Obituaries
Tracey Keith
Feb 19, 2019
Mrs. Tracey Denise Keith, 58, of Liberty, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at her home. Born in Easley, she was the daughter of Dorothy Brazeal and the late Paul Brazeal. She was a graduate of Easley High School, Class of 1978, and worked for over 30 years at Michelin in Sandy Springs in Anderson. She...
Sam Smith
Feb 17, 2019
Mr. Sam Edward Smith, 75, formerly of Decatur, Georgia, passed on February 18, 2019, at Grace Hospice House in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the third child born to the late Robert B. Smith and Lerlean Smith Franklin. He was a graduate of Claflin College in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and a former Social Worker for the State of New Jersey. Sam...
Jerry Flemming
Feb 17, 2019
Jerry has been summoned, his name has been called, he has crossed over the meandering stream, he sojourned up the alpine way, he has left his footprint in the trackless air of time, and he now rides in the chariot of the Refiner’s fire on the celestial wings of the wind. Mr. Jerry “Son” Flemming was born to the late...
Aiysha Shabazz
Feb 17, 2019
Mrs. Aiysha Muslimah Shabazz, 76, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Sunday February 17, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Surviving: daughter, Dr.Ayn S.( Dr. H.Alan) Bailey of Simpsonville SC; son, Wali (Shaddie) Shabazz of Varnville SC; sisters, Geraldine Kelly of Port Hueneme, California; Sandra Wesley of Columbia SC; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary Jo Evans
Feb 15, 2019
Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:29-31 (NIV) Mrs. Mary Jo Evans, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed...
Domingo Velasquez
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Domingo Panjoj Velasquez, 66, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at home. Surviving: his wife, Juana Panjoj Martin; children, Dainel and Brenda Panjoj, Armando and Micaela Panjoj, Carlos and Leticia Panjoj, Josefina and Victor Panjoj, Pedro and Rosa Panjoj, Jacinta and Rigoberto Panjoj, and Sebastiana and Damian Panjoj; twenty-three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Jerry Moorehead
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Jerry Tyrone “Ty-Ty” Moorehead, 56, of Piedmont, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Greenville Health System. He was a graduate of Woodmont High School, Rutledge College and Greenville Technical College. He was a former Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father,William...
Arlene Boyles
Feb 12, 2019
Ms. Arlene C.C. Boyles, 74, Taylors, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Blue Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Hendersonville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Albertha Scott Clark. While she may be joining her husband the late Richard Boyles, Sr., she was also preceded in death by Richard Boyles, Jr. She leaves to...
Jackie Wardlaw
Feb 12, 2019
Mr. Jackie Victoria Wardlaw, 52, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Charles Rosemond and the late Clara Bell Wardlaw. Surviving along with his father, is his wife, Shabral Wardlaw of the home; one daughter, Jazzimine Davis Wardlaw of the home; two sons, Christopher Hawkins of Columbus, OH and Cequinnceio...
Frances Morris
Feb 12, 2019
Mrs. Frances Rosemond Morris, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Brushy Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born September 29, 1931, a daughter of the late James T. Rosemond and Lora McKinney Rosemond. A faithful wife, a devoted mother and constant friend, she left a lasting impression on everyone...
Willie Robinson
Feb 10, 2019
Mr. Willie Jermaine “Lil Willie” Robinson, 34, of 23 Old Paris Mountain Road, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was a son of Beverly G. Robinson Shell and the late Willie Lewis Shell. He attended Wade Hampton High School and was employed at Cornerstone Landscaping. He was preceded in death by two nieces, Antinaria Bolden and...
Curtis Murry
Feb 10, 2019
Mr. Curtis Jeffrey “Pop” Murry, 57, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at home. He was a son of the late Curtis Columbus Murry and Mary Elizabeth Gieger Singleton. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are one daughter, Victoria Mary Elizabeth Cox of Greer; three sisters, Karen Murry of the home, Denise Murry of...
Kevin King
Feb 10, 2019
Mr. Kevin Lemanuel King, 44, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at his home. He was a son of Eckard L. King and the late Esther McBee King. He was preceded in death by four uncles, Marshall King, Dennis Wayne King, George McBee, Jay Van Thompson, Jr., and Willie Lee Dodd. Surviving are his father, Eckard...
Edward Evans
Feb 10, 2019
Mr. Edward Devoe Evans, 68, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at home. He was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Sullivan and Lucille Evans Gordon. He was a graduate of Bryson High School and a self-employed auto mechanic. He was preceded in death also by his grandparents, Hugh L. and Izola Sullivan; two brothers,...
Herbert McDowell
Feb 9, 2019
Mr. Herbert McDowell, 85, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. He was the son of the late Idozier McDowell and Ida Grafferie McDowell. He was a self-employed carpenter. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are his wife, Virginia L. Woody McDowell of the home; three sons, Arthur McDowell and Herbert...
Aran Williams
Feb 8, 2019
Mrs. Aran “Aikey” Williams, 108, of 209 Twin Falls Drive, Simpsonville, passed on Friday, February 8, 2019 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Sam “Bud” Johnson and Sarah Wilkin Johnson. Surviving: are twenty-one grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; great-great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Deacon Madison Seabrook
Feb 8, 2019
Deacon Madison James Seabrook departed this life on February 8, 2019, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospice Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1935, in Ruffin, South Carolina, to the late Peter Lee and Cleo Carter Seabrook. He was the fourth of six children of whom all departed this life before him. He graduated from Ruffin...
John Oliver
Feb 8, 2019
Mr. John Alex Oliver, Jr., affectionally known as “Bubba” or “Uncle Bubba”, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. To know him was to love him, and he had such a beautiful smile. He was a World war II Veteran of the United States Navy and was proud to serve his country. He was educated in the...
Marilyn Bigby
Feb 5, 2019
Ms. Marilyn Jean “Pat” Bigby, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Greenville Health System. She was born in Easley, South Carolina, on June 16, 1957, to the late Will Williams and Shirley J. Bigby Cureton and Rev. Leroy Cureton. She attended Southside High School, and went to Chris Logan Beauty College, where...
James Thomas
Feb 5, 2019
Mr. James “Jimbo” Thomas, Jr. 68, passed on February 5, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late James Thomas and Dorothy Dunn. Surviving are two daughters, Nisha (Aaron) Gordon of Simpsonville, SC and Brittney Thomas of Phoenix, AZ; one son, Brandon Thomas of Phoenix AZ; one sister, Viola (Oliver) Dunn of Plaquemine, LA; ten...