Obituaries

Nov 16, 2017

Mr. William “Billy” Mansell, Sr., 83, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was a son of the late Grover Mansell, Sr., and Annie Mae Smith Mansell. Surviving: his wife, Emma Lena Butler Mansell of the home; daughters, Yvette (Jeffrey) Elrod of Easley and Allison Mansell of Greenville; son, William Thomas “lil Bean” Mansell, Jr., of Greenville; sister,...

Nov 15, 2017

Baby Girl Maliya Thorpe, passed on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at St. Francis Eastside.

Nov 14, 2017

Mr. John Robert “Bobby” “Tappin” McGowan, Jr., 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on his birthday, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late John Robert McGowan, Sr., and Annette Simpson McGowan. “Bobby” was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and a veteran of the United States Army, having served for over twenty...

Nov 12, 2017

Nov 11, 2017

Ms. Kristyl Tenice “KJ” James, 38, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was the daughter of the late Terrance Williams and Gail L. Thompson James, she was reared in her Grandmother Joyce’s home after her mother’s demise. At an early age, she attended the Queen Street Baptist Church, where...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. DeWitt Jackson, son of the late Claude L. and Susie Hill Jackson, departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2017, at his home. He was born June 21, 1920, in Greenville County. He joined Reedy Fork Baptist Church at an early age and attended Greenville County Schools and graduated from Bettis Academy in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He was...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Dravious Deandrell “Dre” Terry, 21, of Greenville, passed on November 10, 2017. Surviving: mother, Angeletha Aiken of Greenville; father, Andrell Terry of Greer; sisters, Brandy Aiken, Samora Moody, Andreshia Terry and Andreunna Terry, all of Greenville; brothers, Jacquelle Moody, Camron Moody, Deandrea Terry, Andrell Terry, Jr., and Shamar Williams, all of Greenville; stepsisters, Tiffany and Nikki Moody, both of...

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Roy A. Blakely, 36, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Greenville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Beauford Mathis, Jr., 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Estelle Robinson Mathis and the late Beauford Mathis, Sr. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are his mother, Estelle Robinson Mathis of the home; daughters, Tamara Simpson and Tanika Jones, both of Greenville and...

Nov 8, 2017

Mrs. Marie Booker Jackson, 93, 109 Woodville Road, Pelzer, passed on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Jess and Alvena Lavass Booker. Surviving: Betty J. (Phil) Williamson of Fayetteville, GA, Linda (Freddie) Goldsmith and Tijuana (Ronnie) Brock, both of Pelzer; one sister, Margaret Smith of Kansas City, MO; six grandchildren; eleven...

Nov 8, 2017

Mr. Thomas Williams, 72, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Greenville Health System

Nov 8, 2017

Minister Katie Mae Ware, 74, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of the late John Willie Carter and Frances Jackson Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elijah John Ware, Jr., and her stepfather, Jack Sullivan Left to cherish...

Nov 7, 2017

Mrs. Betty J. “Granny” Davis Gary, 71, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Fountain Inn Nursing Rehabilitation Center. She was a daughter of the late William Fitzgerald and Annie Mae McKinney Davis. Surviving: Chastity (Kim) Adams of Simpsonville; two sons, Rodney (Denise) Davis of Greenville and William (Valerie) Davis of Easley; three sisters, Bobbie Jean (Ben) Leonard...

Nov 7, 2017

Mrs. Mamie L. Goodlett, 93, Greenville, passed on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ozzella Hunter Smith. Surviving: three daughters, Lillian Goodlett of Greenville, Dollie Hall of Boiling Springs and Annie Frances (Thomas) Cunningham of Chesnee; one son, Thomas Goodlett of Spartanburg; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three great-great...

Nov 6, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Ruth Coleman Norris, 78, of 10 Blossom Drive, Greenville, passed on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of the late Herbert Coleman, Sr. and Fannie Belle Pullen Cleveland Coleman. Surviving: husband, Paul E. Norris of the home; three daughters, Kimberly Norris of Mauldin, Paula Norris Wright of Piedmont and Travena Jo Hawkins...

Nov 5, 2017

Mr. Ronreaco Jarmaul Jerwhun "Reco" Smith, 29, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at home.

Nov 5, 2017

Amos Eugene Craig, Jr. of Washington, DC passed away. He was the son of the late Amos Eugene and Gladys Murphy Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ricky Barton and sister, Brenda Craig. Survivors: two daughters, Carla Dixon of Maryland and Shermaine Cunningham of Washington, DC; sister, Dolores C. Walker of Easley, SC; four grandsons, Shun...

Nov 4, 2017

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Betty Ruth Goldsmith, 63, of 319 Potomac Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at her home. She was a member of the Mount Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she served as a Youth and Adult Sunday School...

Nov 1, 2017

Mr. Thomas “Tompie” Moore, 69, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Clay Moore and Lillian Jackson. “Tompie” was educated in the Greenville County School System and was a retired brick mason. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death...

Oct 31, 2017

Mr. James Wesley "Bud" Johnson, Jr., 68, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home. He was the son of the late James and L. Helen Dendy Johnson Lake. Surviving; wife. Serlyn S. Johnson; daughters, Patricia Louise Cureton of Greenville, Kembryle (Dale) Carr of Taylors and Terrica Young of Charlotte, NC; son, mark (Erika) Young of Arlington,...