Obituaries

May 30, 2017

Mr. Derrick Jones, 35, of Lexington County, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Lexington County.

May 29, 2017

.Mr. Charles Benjamin Garrett, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, May 29, 2017, at Greer Rehabilitation. He was born in Greenville and was a son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Wilson Garrett. Charles was educated in the Greenville County School System and received an associate degree in Real Estate from Greenville Technical College....

May 28, 2017

Mrs. Lena Mae Acker, 70, of Greenville, departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorabelle Whatley Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Charles Acker, Sr.; a son, James Charles Acker, Jr. and sisters, May Jane Baker,...

May 27, 2017

Mr. Steve Kennedy passed on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was the son of the late Vardry, Sr. and Tessie Mae Pinson Vardry. Surviving: two brothers, Glenn C. Kennedy of North Charleston, SC and Vardry Kennedy, Jr. of Moncks Corner, SC.

May 25, 2017

Mrs. Samantha Charell “Nuk” Harris, 30, was born to Tabatha Harris and Dexter Earl on March 30, 1987, in Detroit, Michigan. There she was raised along with her siblings. As a youth, Samantha was very shy. She excelled in school and participated in sports such as tennis and basketball. She later met and joined in union with her husband, Gregory...

May 22, 2017

Mr. Timothy Ray Evans, a.k.a “Mayor of Greenline”, 51, of 108 Mt. Zion Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Buck McDaniel and Willie Mae Wharton Evans. A graduate of Wade Hampton High School, where he drove a school bus for...

May 22, 2017

Mr. Terry Starks Corbitt, son of Dr. John H. Corbitt and Mrs. Betty Starks Corbitt, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 22, 1973. As a young child, he relocated to South Carolina where he worshipped at Springfield Baptist Church, with his family and his father, the presiding pastor. At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized...

May 21, 2017

May 21, 2017

Mr. Tommie Lee Wilson, Sr., 74, of Simpsonville, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Born in Simpsonville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lucille Leatherwood Wilson. Surviving: wife, Eva Mae Kilgore Wilson of the home; daughters, Angela (Stanley) Miller of Simpsonville and Jacqueline Bryant of Mauldin; sons, Jackie Wilson of Simpsonville and...

May 20, 2017

On 20 May 2017, Thomas Lee Williams left his burdens behind to be with the Lord. He was a loving father, a son, a brother, and a grandfather. He was a graduate of Sterling High School where he was a member and soloist for the Glee Club. After high school, he decided to serve his country by joining the US...

May 20, 2017

Mrs. Nellie Vaughn, 78, passed on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at NHC of Mauldin. Born in Pelzer, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Nellie Garrett Donald and William Henry Donald. She obtained a B.S. in Nursing from USC-Spartanburg and was a Registered Nurse for over forty-four years at the Greenville Health System. She was a member of...

May 19, 2017

Jessie McGinnis passed away on Friday May 19, 2017 at home.. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete.

May 19, 2017

Minister Karen Louise Jackson, 68, of Greer, SC, and formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Jean Gantt Jones. Surviving: husband, John M. Jackson of the home; daughter, Pamela L. Jackson of Greer; sons, Lamont M. Jackson of Bronx,...

May 19, 2017

Mrs. Doris Lucille “Dot” Nelson, 81, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Magnolia Place of Greenville. Born in Greenville, she was daughter of the late Warren Huff and Francis Freeman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Allen Nelson. Surviving: sons, Thomas Nelson of Anderson and Lewis A. Nelson, Jr. and Kevin Nelson, both...

May 17, 2017

Mr. John Lesley “Les” Durham was born in Greenville County, South Carolina, on July 9, 1952, the only son from the union of the late Deacon John and Lola Durham. “Les” departed this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, surrounded by family. “Les” was known for his love for the Lakers, being a painter for years, keeping up yards throughout...

May 16, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor Jones, 86, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at home. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Lula Jane Kirksey Gambrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Jones, and son, Kenneth Curtis Jones. Surviving: daughters, Judone Jones and Jurone Jones of Greenville; son, Dana A. (Michelle)...

May 15, 2017

Mrs. Merinda Priscilla “Renny” Williams, 51, of Pickens, South Carolina, departed this life on Monday May 15, 2017, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Bobby and Jean Jackson Bowens. She was a graduate of Woodmont High School Left to cherish many loving memories, in addition to her parents: one daughter, Angel Taylor...

May 14, 2017

Mrs. Rena Lavinia “Lynn” Shell, 65, of Greenville passed on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Regency Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of Ruth Gambrell Young and the late Allen Foster. Surviving, in addition to her mother: daughters, Ruth Lavinia (Stephone) Clement of Greenville and Stephanie White of Greenville; daughter-in-law, Patrice White of Ohio; son, John Mark Shell...

May 14, 2017

Ms. Makiya Alexandria Hawkins, 17, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Born in Mobile, AL, she was the daughter of Bertrand Alexander Hawkins and Misty Cherie McKenzie. Surviving, in addition to her parents: stepfather, Deon McCombs, Sr.; brothers, Deon McCombs, Jr. of the home and Amir Hawkins of Atlanta, GA; sister, Khalia McCombs of...

May 13, 2017

Mr. Alvin “Sonny Boy” Hood, 60, of Taylors, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Alvin Hood and Gladys Helen Brown Croft. Surviving: one son, Alvin Lawrence of Greenville; sisters, Rhoda (Alexander) Brown of Hilton Head and Vanessa Doctor of Greenville; two grandchildren, Alexzia D. Lawrence...