Obituaries
Wallace Smith
Mar 1, 2018
Mr. Wallace H. "Greg" Smith, 78, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Robert Clifton and Faye Loraine Rogers Smith. Surviving: two sisters, Callie Bennett of Greenville and Judith (Curtis) Chapman of Piedmont; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Doris McCray
Feb 28, 2018
Mrs. Doris “Mama Doris” Samuel McCray, daughter of the late Deacon David and Josie Ham Samuel, was born on April 6, 1940, in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Greenville Health System. Doris was baptized at an early age and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at New Zion Baptist Church...
Rubye Giles
Feb 26, 2018
She was born September 21, 1932, in Pickens County, South Carolina, and was the eldest of eight children born to the late Arnell J.T. and Julia Lee Davis. She attended Crosswell Elementary and Simpson High School. A graduate of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, her Master’s Studies were at University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was...
Fenris Copeland
Feb 25, 2018
Mr. Fenris Philander “Phil” Copeland, of Greenville, South Carolina, was born July 10, 1967, to George and Rosetta Copeland. He departed this life on February 25, 2018, surrounded by his family. Fenris gave his life to the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Queen Street Baptist Church. Fenris graduated from Carolina High School in 1986. He exemplified...
Ruth Burgess
Feb 25, 2018
Mrs. Ruth E. Burgess, daughter of the late James L. and Lucille Hunt-Ross, was born on August 16, 1950, in Greenville County, South Carolina. On Sunday, February 25, 2018, she entered into eternal rest at her home. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Jesse Burgess, Jr. This union was blessed with two children, Mr. Willie and Miss. Julia...
Mary Neely
Feb 24, 2018
Mrs. Mary Helen Neely, 91, of 1322 Ridge Road, Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Fleming and Maggie Bailey Prince. Mary was educated in the Greenville County School System. She was a retiree of Kmart-Church Street in Greenville. She was a devoted member of the...
Rev. Leroy Cureton
Feb 23, 2018
Rev. Leroy Cureton, 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life to go to his Heavenly home on Friday, February 23, 2018, at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Yancey Warren and Inez Robinson Cureton. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Lincoln Street and Piedmont Manor Baptist churches. He...
Jacqueline Harris
Feb 23, 2018
Ms. Jacqueline Donita “Mini-Baby” Harris, 51, of Pendleton, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, February, 23, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late David and Mary Elizabeth Clowney Harris. “Mini-Baby” was a graduate of Woodmont High School and was formerly employed by SAM’s Club. She was a member of La France First Baptist Church in Pendleton....
James Hardy
Feb 22, 2018
Mr. James Hardy, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Richard and Carrie Wilson Hardy. He was a graduate of Sterling High School, and a retired bus driver for the Greenville Transit Authority. James was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church,...
Gary Nicholson
Feb 21, 2018
Mr. Gary Cooper Nicholson, 77, of Greenville, passed on February 21, 2018, at home. He was a son of the late Charlie and Fannie Mae Nicholson. Surviving: one son, LaRoderick A. Nicholson of Greenville; three daughters, Yolanda Nicholson Shorthouse and Christie Howard, both of Atlanta, GA and Gwen L. Anderson of Greenville; and a host of brothers, sister, other relatives...
Shirley Hunter
Feb 20, 2018
Mrs. Shirley Ann Byrd Hunter, 55, was called home on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was a daughter of Annie E. Rosemond Byrd and Arthur Lewis Durham and adopted daughter of the late Clarence H. Byrd. Shirley was a faithful member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and attended Rutledge and Greenville...
Frillia Wilson
Feb 20, 2018
Mrs. Frillia Mae Boozer Wilson, 82, of Mauldin, passed on Tuesday February 20, 2018, at her home. She was a daughter of the late James Boozer and Janie Burnside Boozer. Surviving: her daughter, Leila Talley of Mauldin, five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gloria Addison
Feb 18, 2018
Mrs. Gloria Addison, 57, of Greenville, passed on Sunday February 18, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late George and Gloria Mae Coleman Davis. Surviving: three daughters, Nola LaValle Jamerson, Sidney Sharrane Addison and Matoria Renee Addison, all of Greenville; one son, Steven Vincent Addison, II of Greenville; sisters, brother, other relatives and friends.
Deacon James Weir
Feb 18, 2018
Deacon James Isaac “Buddy” Weir was born on March 22, 1930, in Abbeville, South Carolina, and was a son of the late Ambrose and Martha McCullough Ware. He departed this life on February 18, 2018, at Greenville Health System. He was educated in the Abbeville County School System and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after...
Tessie Simpson
Feb 17, 2018
Mrs. Tessie White Simpson was born on August 11, 1949, in Greenville, South Carolina, and departed this life Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was the wife of Mr. Darrell Simpson, and a daughter of the late Willie and Louise White. She was employed with the Greenville County School District until her retirement. Her love for children continued, and was shown...
Rosemary Moore
Feb 17, 2018
A time to be born... Rosemary "Rose" Moore was born on October 31,1952, to Veola Marion Ferguson. She grew up in Easley, South Carolina, where she attended Clearview High School, and was a member of the Clearview High Marching Band. She proudly graduated in the Class 1970 of Easley High School. She attained Associate’s degrees from Evergreen Valley College, San...
Ruth Lee Pruitt
Feb 15, 2018
Mrs. Ruth Lee “Ruthie” Mayes Pruitt, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2018, in the loving hands of McCall Hospice House. Ruth loved people and they loved her as well. She worked in retail for many years and loved the fashion industry. She was the first African American buyer for Belk-Simpson Department Store. She was...
Cornelia Cato
Feb 13, 2018
The orchid is a flower of magnificence that brings a universal message of love, beauty, wisdom, thoughtfulness, luxury, and strength. Our Family ORCHID, Mrs. Cornelia “Nita” Brown Cato, was born on February 6, 1932. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Luvenia Lomax Brown. She made her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on February 13, 2018. Nita...
Deacon David Jones
Feb 12, 2018
Mr. David Milfred “Johnny” Jones, Jr. 82, of Greenville, passed on Monday, February 12, 2018, at his home. He was a son of the late David M. Jones, Sr., and Evelyn Artis Jones. Surviving: his wife, Susie Channell Jones of the home; three daughters, Valerie Vasciannie of Atlanta, GA, Bridget Jones of Greenville, and Nicole (Damon) Warren of Simpsonville; two...
Mary Irby
Feb 11, 2018
Mrs. Mary Louise “May” Irby, 70, of Columbia, passed on February 11, 2018, at Lexington Medical Center, Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Charles Burdine and Malvina Ledbetter Burdine. Surviving: two daughters, Dorothy (Nove Lee) Foster and Annie L. Smith, both of Columbia; two sons, James L. (Crystal) Irby of Killeen, TX, and Jeffery Burdine of Greenville; four...
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