Obituaries

Betty Mayfield

Betty Mayfield

Nov 21, 2015

Mrs. Betty D. Mayfield. 71, of 102 Beechwood Avenue, passed on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charles Johnson and Cornelius Leatherwood Downs. She was a former employee of INDEXX Printing Co. She is survived by her husband, Joe L. Mayfield of the home; daughters, Darlene C. (Ricky) Hagood of Columbia,...

Benjamin Sherman

Benjamin Sherman

Nov 20, 2015

Mr. Benjamin Sherman, 86, of 210 Morningside Drive, Greenville, SC , passed on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Roger C. Campbell Nursing Home in Anderson, SC. He is survived by his daughters, Delores S. Jones and Linda L. Booker both of Greenville, SC; sisters, Doris Williams of Greenville, SC, Margaret Sherman of Bronx, NY and Gladys Eastlin of Newark, NJ;...

Betty Mattison

Betty Mattison

Nov 20, 2015

Mrs. Betty Dorothy Jean Mattison was born on May 29, 1946, in Anderson County. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo Franklin and Maybell Rhome Williams. On Friday morning, November 20, 2015, the Lord dispatched an angel to select a special flower for His heavenly garden and Jean was selected. She was a faithful member of Greater True Light...

Annie Mae Dillard Humphries

Annie Mae Dillard Humphries

Nov 19, 2015

Mrs. Annie Mae Abraham Dillard, 92, of 209 Mulberry Street, Greenville, Sc passed on November 19, 2015 at Diamond Health & Rehab in Simpsonville, SC. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Dillard Smith and Ms. Diane Dillard both of Greenville, SC; sons, Mr. Earnest Dillard of Greenville, SC and Min. Costanel Wright of Spartanburg, SC; 11 grandchildren; 24...

Deacon John Jones

Deacon John Jones

Nov 19, 2015

Deacon John Wesley Jones, 91, of 15 Cloverdale Lane, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at home. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Mack and Lula B. Abercrombie Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Rubye H. Jones. He is survived by daughters, Karen (Larry) Jones Cooke of Greenville and Kimberly Jones...

Shalla Ann Williams Gault

Shalla Ann Williams Gault

Nov 18, 2015

Ms. Shalla Ann Williams Gault departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Diamond Health & Rehab Facility. She was born on April 29, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Rayford and Nettie Mae Smith. She attended the Greenville County Schools and was a former Bouncer at the Silver Fox Lounge. She was predeceased in...

Deacon Carlton Jones

Deacon Carlton Jones

Nov 17, 2015

Deacon Carlton “Duck” Jones, 77, of 121 Third Day Street, Piedmont passed on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances Mahoney Jones of the home; daughter, Monique Renea Jones of Piedmont, SC; son, Carlton Boyd Jones of Piedmont, SC; sister, Dorothy Greer of Mauldin, SC; brother, Willie Lee Jones,...

Barbara Ann Griffin

Barbara Ann Griffin

Nov 16, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Ann Tarrance Griffin, 76, of 25 Brookside Circle, passed on Monday, November 16, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Greenville SC and was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Tarrance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emanuel Griffin. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Hawkins and Sonja Jones, both of...

Maria Perez

Maria Perez

Nov 13, 2015

Mrs. Maria Christina Montiel Perez, 60, of 101 S. Florida Ave, passed on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Greenville Hospital System. Funeral Service: Private

Betty Cruel Bennett

Betty Cruel Bennett

Nov 13, 2015

Mrs. Betty Cruel " Bootsie " Bennett, 79, of 122 Pinckney Street,Greenville, SC passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at home. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Bennett (Tommy Pepper) Talley of Greenville, SC; one brother, Odell (Maebell) Cruel of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, Arelynn T’Pring Jones of Atlanta, GA and David Alonzo (Ashley) Jones, I of Greenville,...

Ida Williams Durham

Ida Williams Durham

Nov 12, 2015

Mrs. Ida Lee Williams Durham, 88, of Brooklyn, NY departed this life on November 12, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her sister, Eula Bell Smith of Greenville, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Cleveland Oneal

Cleveland Oneal

Nov 11, 2015

Mr. Cleveland D. ”CD” Oneal, 86, departed this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Greenville Health System. Born on August 3, 1929, in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Bessie and Raymond Oneal. He was a devoted member of the Meadow Fork Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, SC, where he was a faithful member of the...

Gerald Black

Gerald Black

Nov 10, 2015

Mr. Gerald Howard Black, III, 53, of 108 Staunton Court, Greenville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at North Greenville Hospital, Travelers Rest, SC. He was the son of the late Howard Black, Jr. and Doris McCullough Black. He attended Greenville Senior High School and was a former employee of Judson Mill. He was preceded in death by...

Obie Garrison

Obie Garrison

Nov 9, 2015

Mr. Obie “Mr. G” Garrison, Jr., of 25 Annacey Place, Greenville, SC, passed on November 9, 2015, at his current home. For many years he resided at 2 Dogan Street in Greenville. He was the son of the late Obie Garrison, Sr. and Carrie Lee Fleming Garrison. He was a retired machine operator after 22 years with Fouke Fur Company....

Erin McKinney

Erin McKinney

Nov 9, 2015

Ms. Erin Denise McKinney, 25, departed this life on November 9, 2015. She was born on June 16, 1990, and was the daughter of Mr. Charles Daniel McKinney, Jr. and Mrs. Rhonda Renee Blackmon Thompson. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Rev. Charles McKinney. Left to cherish her memory: her parents, Charles Daniel (Elogina) McKinney of Greenville, SC...

Diane Simpson

Diane Simpson

Nov 9, 2015

Mrs. Diane Simpson of 623 E. 2nd Street, Rosselle, NJ, passed on November 9, 2015, at her home. She was born in Greenville, SC and was the daughter of the late A.C. Benson and Ella Mae Benson. She was a former Nurse’s Aide at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, NJ. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Joseph...

Hazel Gray Rucker

Hazel Gray Rucker

Nov 9, 2015

Mrs. Hazel Gray Rucker, 87, of 31 Zet Court, Greenville, SC, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2015, at Heartland West. She was born on Saturday, May 26, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Bishop Gray and Eula Cheeks Latimer. She was married to the late Sgt. Robert Rucker. She was a member of the Springfield Baptist...

Henderson Adams

Henderson Adams

Nov 5, 2015

Mr. Henderson Adams, Jr. departed this life on November 5, 2015, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, SC. He was born in Greenwood, SC and was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henderson Adams, Sr. He was retired from Michelin Tire Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved of trains and was definitely a sports...

Cynthia Nelson

Cynthia Nelson

Nov 5, 2015

Mrs. Cynthia Gantt Nelson of 303 West Morgan Street, Greenville, SC passed on November 5, 2015, at McCall’s Hospice House. She was born on April 29, 1959, and was the daughter of the late Willie James Gantt and Cora Emma Patterson Gantt. She is survived by her husband, Rickey Vernon Nelson of the home; twin daughters, Lareece and Loreece Gantt...

Cyndia Breazeale

Cyndia Breazeale

Nov 4, 2015

Mrs. Cyndia Regina Breazeale, 60, passed on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Greenville Hospital System. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Luther Earle Bates and Louise Fowler Bates. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Riley Breazeale of the home; daughters, Shavonika (Richard) Yeargin and Chanitra Breazeale, both of Greenville, SC; sons, Adrian...