Obituaries
James Sherman
Jul 30, 2018
Mr. James Leroy “Flick” Sherman, 58, of Taylors, passed on July 30, 2018, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of the late J. Royal Sherman and Annie Jane Cruell Sherman. Surviving: one daughter, Alexis Jackson of Inman, SC; one stepson, Corey Jackson of Inman, SC; three sisters, Wanda (Jerry) Drummond of Greenville, Franchencia Sherman of Easley, and Donna...
Elder Walter Irby
Jul 29, 2018
.Lover of God, Brilliant, Comical, Leader, Father and Brother, Devoted Friend, Mentor, Nurturer, Lover of history and people and a Devout Christian…ALL describe Elder Walter R. Irby. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on August 18, 1927, to the late Leviona B. Irby Sr. and Minnie Choice Irby. He was the first of four children born of this union....
Hosea Mangrum
Jul 28, 2018
Mr. Hosea Titerreus Mangrum, 43, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Surviving: his parents, Lamanteen Mangrum, Jr., and Patricia Ann Smith Mangrum of Greenville; one sister, Kisha Patrice Mangrum of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Willie Boston
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Willie Clarence Boston was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, on November 6, 1956, to the late Willie and Sallie Mae Geter Boston. Willie passed over to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Willie attended Greenville County Schools, worked with his late father, installing gymnasium floors, and did roofing work for...
Matthew Phelps
Jul 24, 2018
.Mr. Matthew Maurice “Keshun” Phelps, 34, of Greenville, South Carolina, was born in Greenville County on May 29, 1984, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his home. He attended Hillcrest High School. “Keshun” was preceded in death by a brother, John Kelly, and a sister, Elizabeth Koury. He is survived by his parents, John Harper of...
Richard McDaniel
Jul 23, 2018
Mr. Richard “Ben” McDaniel, 75, of Greenville, passed on Monday, July 23, 2018, at his home. He was born in Laurens SC. Surviving: daughter, Tiawana McDaniel of Greenville, sons, Marcus Kenner of Georgia, and Robert Campbell of Greenville. Six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rev. Dr. Odell Robinson
Jul 22, 2018
Rev. Dr. Odell Lewis Robinson was the youngest and last surviving of fourteen children born to the late Mack and Matilda Robinson, Sr. He departed this life to go to his Heavenly home on July 22, 2018. His purpose in life was to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ so that men, women, boys and girls might be...
Teresa Merritt
Jul 21, 2018
Ms. Teresa Louise Merritt, 43, of Greenville, passed on Saturday, July 21, 2018, Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Patricia Jackson and the late Roy C. Merritt. Surviving: her mother, Patricia Jackson of Willow Springs, NC; one daughter, Tony McNeil of Greenville; one son, Christopher Williams of Greenville; one sister, Sherry Merritt of Greenville; and a host of...
Alma Smith
Jul 21, 2018
Mrs. Alma Irene Smith was born on July 21, 1920, in Mt. Carmel, South Carolina. Irene went to be home with the LORD and her mother on their birthday on July 21, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Georgia and John Davis. After many years of celebrating her birthday on July 27th, we learned recently that her birthdate...
Verge
Jul 20, 2018
Mrs. Lavonia “Verge” Norman, 83, passed on Friday, July 20, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Purenia Terrel Aiken. She was a loving mother and grandmother with an affectionate smile that was contagious to whomever she came in contact with. She was a homemaker, a marvelous cook, and loved to work in the...
Selina Jones
Jul 20, 2018
Ms. Selina Jones, 83, of Greenville, passed on Friday, July 20, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eula Wilder McCray. Surviving: husband, Joseph Jones of the home; four daughters, Mary McCray and Cylindy Jones, both of Richmond VA, Barbara McCray of Simpsonville, SC, Debra (Clifford) Garettson of East Meadow, NY and Shanee Blanton...
John Richard Henry
Jul 20, 2018
Mr. John Richard “Hip” Henry, 77, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his home. He was a son of the late Thomas Allen and Lola Belle Goldsmith Henry. He was a graduate of Sterling High School and a retired Yellow Cab Driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Johnnie Mae Henry;...
Broadus Durant
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Broadus Durant, 72, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Broadus Durant, Sr., and Nancy Thurman Durant. Surviving: two sons, Julius Christie and Lamar Christie, both of Greenville; four daughters, Lovette (Gerald) Sims of Belton, Tasha (Darris) Arnold, Tiffany (Martinez) Pizarro and Angela Moore, all of Greenville; sixteen...
Alfred Jackson
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Alfred Charles “AJ” Jackson, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Heartland Healthcare East. He was a son of the late Myrtice Jackson Austin. “AJ” formerly worked at Westend Detailing Service and was a veteran of the United States Army. Left to treasure many fond memories are three sisters, Shirlene (James) Booker of Simpsonville,...
Beverly Griffin
Jul 17, 2018
Ms. Beverly Lynn Griffin, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at NHC Healthcare, Mauldin. She was the daughter of Edward “Bo” Floyd and the late Eva Mae Griffin. She was a graduate of Parker High School and retired from BB&T as an Analyst. Beverly was a faithful member of Faith Cathedral until her...
Harold Dendy
Jul 16, 2018
Mr. Harold Dendy was the fifth child born to the late J.B and Sallie Childs Dendy. He departed this life on Monday, July 15, 2018, at the Greenville Health System. He leaves to cherish fond memories, a daughter, Pam (Kim) McDuffie of Simpsonville, S.C.; a son, Todd Dendy of Greenville, S.C.; sisters, Francis Evans of Simpsonville, S.C. Betty Valentine and...
Gladys Kilgore
Jul 15, 2018
Mrs. Gladys Arnold Kilgore, 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Parker Arnold and Verda A. Starks Arnold. She was a graduate of Brewer High School and retired from Michelin Tire Corporation. She was a member of the St. Paul AME Church in Cokesbury, South...
George Lester
Jul 15, 2018
Mr. George Henry “June Bug” Lester Jr., 79, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was a son the late George Henry Lester, Sr., and Nora Lee Glenn Lester. Surviving: daughter, Regina (Dwayne ) Lester Salley of Easley, SC; son, Anthony Lester of Greenville, SC; sister, Selene McCall of...
Eric Canty
Jul 15, 2018
Mr. Eric Morris Canty, 51, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville. Surviving: his mother, Laverne Morris of Florida; father, Woodrow Heyward; two aunts, Glynis Lee and Yvette Williams, both of Greenville; one uncle Rembert Lee of Greenville; and a host of cousins and friends.
James Madden
Jul 14, 2018
Mr. James “Bibby” Madden Jr., 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Margaret Fuller-Madden and the late James Madden, Sr. He was a self-employed auto mechanic and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church. He was a veteran of...