Obituaries

Zachary Smith

Zachary Smith

Feb 8, 2016

Mr. Zachary Cory “Zach” Smith, 25, of 814 Brooks Road, Mauldin, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016, at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Jacquelyn L. Smith (Ben) Boatwright. “Zach” was a Woodmont High School graduate, he was a stand-out in Special Olympics, including leading the Woodmont High Unified Volleyball Team to a State Championship by...

Najee Moore

Najee Moore

Feb 8, 2016

Ms. Najee Shakell “Big Mama” Moore, 17, departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2016, at her home. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Charlie Mae Woods and Jeffery Earl Woods. “Big Mama” attended Washington Career Center and was a member of Shepherd’s Heart Ministries. She was predeceased by her aunts, Jacqueline Johnson, Selena Moore and Jane...

Mildred Foster

Mildred Foster

Feb 8, 2016

Mrs. Mildred Ann Foster, 69, of 201 West Washington Street, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Lucy Brown Foster. Surviving: daughter, Thomosena Foster of Greenville, son, Carlise (Carolyn) Foster, Sr. of Greenville; grandchildren, Deja Foster, Devante Foster, Carlise Foster, Jr. and Raphael Foster;...

Anquan  Gambrell

Anquan Gambrell

Feb 7, 2016

Mr. Anquan Lemuel “Quan” Gambrell, 23, of 306 E. Florida Street, Clinton, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Jeffery Jackson and Angela Gambrell. Surviving, in addition to his parents: sister, Anjannette Gambrell-Rodgers of Taylors; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Margie Lindsey

Margie Lindsey

Feb 6, 2016

Ms. Margie Lee Lindsey, 104, was called home on February 6, 2016. She was born on July 4, 1911, in Honea Path, SC. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Ms. Margie was the neighborhood babysitter on Forest Street in the Newtown Community. She loved coloring books and was often found sitting on her porch coloring. She...

Myrtle  Ashmore

Myrtle Ashmore

Feb 5, 2016

Mrs. Myrtle Goldsmith Ashmore, 89, of 306 Old Paris Mountain Road, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Duke Hospice - Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Maude Goldsmith. Surviving: sons, Clayborne (Lori) Williams of Durham, NC and Ahmad (Lisa) Williams of Virginia Beach, VA; six grandchildren,...

Corrine Burgess

Corrine Burgess

Feb 5, 2016

On Friday, February 5, 2016, the Lord dispatched His angel down and carried away the soul of Corrine Collins Burgess, 81, of 232 Glenwood Road, Easley, SC, following a long term illness at Easley Baptist Hospital. In 1954, she married the love of her life, James Thomas Burgess, who preceded her in death. At an early age, she joined Easley...

Elijah Richey

Elijah Richey

Feb 4, 2016

Rev. Elijah Richey 71, of Greenville, SC, peacefully departed this life at Greenville Health System, surrounded by the love of his family on February 4, 2016. Rev. Elijah Richey was born October 3, 1944, in Anderson, SC. He graduated from Greenville County School system and from Martin Webb Bible College. He was married to the late Bobbie Jean Richey. Rev....

James Rogers

James Rogers

Feb 4, 2016

Mr. James Allen “Whimp” Rogers, 37, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Greenville and was a son of James Atkins and Joyce Rogers (William) Sullivan. He received an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance from Greenville Technical College and was employed at Nutra Manufacturing Company In addition to his parents, he is...

Jacquelyn Nash

Jacquelyn Nash

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Jacquelyn Rebecca “Jacq” Nash, 57, of 201 Gray Street, Travelers Rest, passed on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late June Sullivan and Eloise Rebecca Nash Evans. She graduated from Greenville High School and was employed at Sears Parts and Repair. “Jacq” was preceded in death by her...

Helen Holcombe

Helen Holcombe

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Helen Ruth Holcombe, 67, of 109 Aberdeen Chase Drive, Easley, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Greenville Health System. Born in Union, she was the daughter of the late J. W. and Helen Humphries Boyd. Surviving: daughter, Calandra Dunbar of Greenville; sisters, Gladystine Boyd of Portsmouth, VA, Monteen (Steven) Cobb of Columbia, Wanda Pelham of Easley, Faye...

Frances Neubia

Frances Neubia

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Frances Hudson Thomas Neubia, 90, of 1813 Old Pendleton Road, Easley, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Diamond Health and Rehab. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Cynthia Johnson Hudson. Surviving: daughters, Annette (Richard) Kerns of Greenville, Mary Frances DePass of Georgia, Estella (Russell) Rickenbacker of Taylors, Christine (Joe) Quarles...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Feb 3, 2016

Mr. Robert “Rob” Lee Brown, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina was born on February 24, 1948, in Laurens, South Carolina and departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was the son of the late James Hunter and Rosa Lee Blakely. He was a 1967 graduate of Sanders High School and was a US Army Veteran. “Rob” is survived...

Anthony Long

Anthony Long

Feb 1, 2016

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Long, 63, of 16 Barlia Way, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Forest City, NC, he was the son of Ernestine Twitty Long and the late Erastus Long. Mr. Long was an avid golfer who was recognized for his skills and talents. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Richard Blakely

Richard Blakely

Jan 30, 2016

Mr. Richard Lee Blakely, 71, of 316 Terilyn Court, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Harold Eugene Pasley and the late Ruth Blakely Pasley. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Mr. Blakely was the first African American kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a running...

Roger Owens

Roger Owens

Jan 30, 2016

Deacon Roger Gene Owens, 76, of 108 Willowbrook Lane, Mauldin, passed on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. Mr. Owens was Founder and President of Save Our Sons, Inc. and served on the Clemson City Council. He was a General Auditor at Liberty Life Insurance Company. He faithfully served as a deacon at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Deacon William Armstrong

Deacon William Armstrong

Jan 29, 2016

Deacon William “Sonny” Armstrong, Jr., 67, of 201 Willimon Drive, Piedmont, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Anderson County. He was the son of the late William Armstrong, Sr. and Estelle Armstrong. He was a retired truck driver from the City of Easley. He is survived by: his wife, Cora Oliver Armstrong of the home; Kimberly Baker, Jackie...

Anita Hernandez-Martin

Anita Hernandez-Martin

Jan 29, 2016

Baby Anita Hernandez-Martin of 20 Crawford Street, Williamston, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Thomasena Rhodes

Thomasena Rhodes

Jan 29, 2016

Mrs. Thomasena Bates Rhodes, 93, of 6030 Sargent Road, Hyattsville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2016. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Lee Singleton Bates. She is survived by daughters, Blanche A. Drakeford of Hyattsville, MD and Sarah Floree Rhodes of Washington, DC; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Claude Williams

Claude Williams

Jan 28, 2016

Mr. Claude W. “Choochie” Williams the son of the late Mrs. Sue Pearl Williams Booker and the late Mr. Claude Williams and raised by the late Mr. Robert Booker. He was born in Greenville County on January 18, 1945, and departed his life on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at his home. “Choochie” was a graduate of Sterling High School Class...