Obituaries

Sep 10, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Sylvester Beckford, 93, of Greenville went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was a son of the late Samuel Beckford and Adlin Spence. Surviving: daughters, Katherine Beckford of Greenville, Betty Foy of Durham, NC, Nora Blake of Florida, Cora Blake of England, and Shelby Adgers...

Sep 10, 2016

Mr. Milford Rosemond, Sr. of Greenville passed on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his home. Surviving: his wife, Willie Mae Butler Rosemond of the home; daughter, Wanda S. (Johnny) Stephens of Norcross, GA; sons, Russell Rosemond of Greenville and Milford (Mary Ann) Rosemond of Roswell, GA; sister, Mattie Johnson of Baltimore, MD; brother, Charles (Aline) Rosemond of Taylors; nine grandchildren...

Sep 9, 2016

Mrs. Annie Bell Johnson Gray of Easley, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2016, at McCall Hospice House. She was a graduate of Bryson High School and was formerly employed at Woven Electronics. She attended the Little Zion and Poplar Springs Baptist Churches. She was an advocate of the Relay for Life . She was preceded in...

Sep 6, 2016

Mrs. Iva Joyce Brown, 70, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at her home. Born in Jamaica West Indies, she was the daughter of the late George Lewis and Ethlind Burnett. Surviving: daughters, Marian Brown of Simpsonville, Suzette Brown of Georgia. Sons, Dave Brown of Simpsonville, Robin Brown of Jamaica West Indies. Sisters, Norma Wilson of North Carolina,...

Sep 6, 2016

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 The life of Rev....

Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Jerry Dean Hill, 58, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Left to cherish many fond memories: his soulmate, Towanda M. Brown of the home; mother, Louvenia M. Hill of Greer; father, Rev. George Downs of Spartanburg; daughter, Danesha M. Hill of Greenville; sons, Terrence L. (April) Brown, Sr. of Summerville, Quinton M. (Kimballer)...

Sep 6, 2016

Ms. Jessica Anshnic Hatton, 29, of Simpsonville, passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Bradley Hatton and Julia Little. She was employed by Amazon of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nannie M. Pickens, Charlie Hatton and Mallie Hatton and aunt, Brenda...

Sep 5, 2016

Mr. John Leroy Jones, 57, of Greenville passed on Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home. Born in Easley SC, he was the son of the late Joe Jones and Desi Mae Brewer. Surviving: his wife, Dawna Jeffries Jones of the home, daughter, Monestea Fleming of Philadelphia PA, sister, Terry Lynn Jones of Greenville, brothers, Larry Jones of Columbia SC,...

Sep 5, 2016

A Loving Tribute Once again, God has dimmed our light. He has with such graceful fairness taken our beloved , June. What remains with us is her loving spirit and cherished memories to be shared amongst her family, her husband Rufus, their son Rommell Demone and wife Kindell ( Dacula, GA) and their children- Morgan, Jocelyn, and Elijah; her daughter...

Sep 4, 2016

Master Za’Marion Antonio-Wayne Wilcox At the age of two, Za’Marion departed this life on September 4, 2016, at Greenville Health System. He was born on September 20, 2013 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tyrihanna Jenkins. He is survived by his mother, Njamena Wilcox; father, William Henry; step-father, Tyree A. Jenkins; sisters, Azaria...

Sep 3, 2016

Beatrice Robinson “BeBe” Austin, 66, of Easley, passed on September 3, 2016, at Baptist Easley Hospital. Surviving: son, James A. (fiancé, Sabrina Gibson) Robinson of Honea Path; sisters, Wendy (John) Anderson, Dorothy (Clarence) Orr, Peggy Robinson and Barbara Lane Marin, all of Easley, Emma Williams of Greenville, Mona Lisa Robinson of Pickens, Evelyn Mobley of Atlanta, GA, Felicia McCaskell, Betty...

Sep 1, 2016

Mr. James Benjamin “Bud” Madison, 90, of Greenville, of 340 Loop Street, passed on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Kattie Smith Madison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Waltina Freeman Madison and sisters, Ruby Madison Kelley and Virginia Madison Williams. Surviving: sons, James...

Aug 31, 2016

.Mrs. Helen Jean Moss Todd, 82, was born in Westminster, SC to the late Jim and Mamie Rosemond Moss on April 4, 1934. God called her home on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. She retired from Greenville Hospital System after 44 years of service. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years of marriage, Elbert Lee Todd,...

Aug 31, 2016

Jason Lamont Bryant, 40, made his final transition on the night of August 31st, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he resided in Piedmont, SC for most of his childhood and adult life. James Bryant, Sr. and Jeannette Bryant really did give birth to a legend, an absolute shining star and a jewel...

Aug 31, 2016

Mr. Ernest Irby, 65, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. at his home. He was the son of the late Henry and Lois Young Irby. Surviving are one daughter,Sondra Davis; three sons, Mark Davis of Anderson,, Michael Davis of Florida and Fred Davis of Greenville. four sisters, Hattie Irby, Annie McCombs, Denise Irby and Renee Addison all of...

Aug 30, 2016

Mr. James Landis Croft, 84, of Greenville, passed on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Greenville Hospital System.

Aug 29, 2016

Aug 29, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan “Sook” Franklin, 87, passed on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Anmed Health, Anderson. Born in Travelers Rest, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ida Mae McGowan Sloan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Franklin. Surviving: daughters, Janice Franklin, Linda Franklin, Angela Franklin and Loretta (Larry) Jones, all of Greenville, Gloria Franklin...

Aug 28, 2016

Ms. Candace Anita Rapley, 33, of Pelzer, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at her home peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Carl and Annie Napoleon Rapley. She was educated in the Greenville County School System. She was a member of the Southside High School Speech and Debate...

Aug 26, 2016

Ms. Pauline Savannah “Tootsie” Griggs, 98, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was the last surviving child of the late Cicero and Lula Williams Griggs. “Tootsie” was employed at J.P. Stevens for many years. She was a member of Nicholtown Missionary Baptist Church and was known for...