Obituaries

Vinia Watson

Vinia Watson

Dec 2, 2017

Mrs. Vinia Lee Watson, 100, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Magnolia Manor-Greenville. She was born on April 10, 1917, in Newberry County to the late William and Elizabeth Hatton Hawthorne. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and a retiree of the former Stone Manufacturing Company. She was a lifetime member...

Dakota Davis

Dakota Davis

Dec 1, 2017

Ms. Dakota Ann Davis, 52, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Joyce M. Mack Davis and Robert Davis. She attended Woodmont High School and was formerly employed at Gregory’s Cleaners. Dakota was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mrs....

Ernest Wright

Ernest Wright

Dec 1, 2017

Mr. Ernest Wright, Jr., 77, of Greenville, passed on Friday, December 1, 2017, at his home.

William  Rosemond

William Rosemond

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. William Henry “Scoop” Rosemond, Jr., 38, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was the son of William H. Rosemond, Sr., and Nina Lee Bunkley Rosemond. “Scoop” was a graduate of Washington Center. Left with fond and loving memories are his three sisters, Andreika Rosemond of Mauldin, SC, LaKendra...

William Martin

William Martin

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. William Arthur “Slim” Martin, 52, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday,November 30, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of the late Charles Martin and Joella Davis Martin. He attended Southside High School and was formerly employed at the Greenville Country Club. “Slim” was a member of the Meadow Fork Baptist Church. Left to treasure many...

Stephen Odell

Stephen Odell

Nov 29, 2017

Mr. Stephen “Steve” Odell was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on April 15, 1951, and made his transition from his earthly home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was the fourth child of the late Amos and Dorothy McIntyre Odell. “Steve” was raised in Greenville County and attended Washington High School and Columbia Trade School. He was preceded in death...

Joseph Hagood

Joseph Hagood

Nov 27, 2017

Mr. Joseph Lamon Hagood, 28, of 102 Turner Street Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Greenville Health System. He was a son of Frances Irene Hagood and the late Larry Smith. Joseph was a graduate of Easley High School and was employed by Williamston Youth Academy. He was a member of Bibleway Full Gospel...

William Cleveland

William Cleveland

Nov 27, 2017

Mr. William “Frog” Cleveland, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2017, at his home. He was a son of the late Clyde Maxwell Cleveland and Lela Mattie Kilgore Cleveland. “Frog” was a retiree of Cintas Company. He was preceded in death by a son, William Stafford Cleveland. Left to cherish many fond memories are...

Richard Ferguson

Richard Ferguson

Nov 26, 2017

Mr. Richard Cornell Ferguson, 58, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late Jyles William Taylor Ferguson and Jestine Green Newton Ferguson. Surviving: three sisters, Margaret Diane Newton of Bowie, MD, Patricia Newton Chambers and Ether Belle Doctor, both of Greenville; one brother, William Earl Ferguson of Greenville; a...

Krishon Dillard

Krishon Dillard

Nov 23, 2017

Mr. Krishon Kyle Dillard, 30, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Krishon was educated in the Greenville County School System and was a graduate of Southside High School. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, studying Gerontology. He received a BA degree...

John Lyles

John Lyles

Nov 23, 2017

John E. Lyles, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina was born on November 1, 1946, and departed this life on Thursday, November 23, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Mae Sullivan and HT Sullivan; a daughter, Kerri Palmore-Mattox; a brother, Charles “Bay” Lyles; a sister, Christine Chandler; a brother-in-law, Sam Chandler and a...

Frangenicka Mansell

Frangenicka Mansell

Nov 23, 2017

Ms. Frangenicka Delores “Nicka” Mansell, 19, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at her home. “Nicka” was a student at Greenville Technical College and worked at the Dollar General Store as a customer service representative. Left to cherish many fond and loving memories are her father, Bernard (Nikki) Knuckles of Greenville, SC; mother, Kimara...

Melvin Crosby

Melvin Crosby

Nov 22, 2017

Mr. Melvin “Malon” Crosby of 107 Cornwell Street, Greenville, South Carolina, passed on November 22, 2017, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Son of the late Ervin and Trudy Crosby, he was born on November 5, 1937. Melvin was a retired employee of the City of Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and five sisters. Left to...

Alayah Spurgeon

Alayah Spurgeon

Nov 21, 2017

Baby Girl Alayah Amari Spurgeon, 9 months, passed on Saturday, November 21, 2017, at Greenville Health System. She was a daughter of Kimberly Blakely and Jamario Spurgeon. Surviving in addition to her parents; her twin sister, Aliyah Spurgeon and Ja’Miyah Spurgeon; maternal grandparents, Von Anderson and James Blakely; paternal grandparents, Mechelle Spurgeon and Willie Spurgeon; and a host of other...

Kindra Hollis

Kindra Hollis

Nov 19, 2017

Ms. Kindera Hollis, 40, of Greenville, passed on Sunday November 19, 2017, at Greenville Health System.. She was a daughter of Perry and Linda A. Boozer Campbell. Surviving: one daughter, Jasmine A. Hollis of Greenville; one son, Joshua A. Hollis of Greenville; one brother, Perry C. (Mary Beth) Campbell of Simpsonville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Doretha Henderson

Doretha Henderson

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. Doretha R. Henderson, 85, of Greenville, passed on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Poinsett Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was a daughter of the late Luke and Louise Brown Boyd. Surviving: daughter in law, Brenda C Henderson, six grandchildren; thirteen greatgrandchildren; special nephew, Wayne Boyd; and a host of other relatives and friends.

William Mansell

William Mansell

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,...

Olivia Breazeal

Olivia Breazeal

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Olivia S. Breazeal, 81, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Maliyah Thorpe

Maliyah Thorpe

Nov 15, 2017

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

John McGowan

John McGowan

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...