Obituaries

Shirley Griffin

Shirley Griffin

Aug 30, 2015

Mrs. Shirley Mae Griffin, 84, of 1216 Buncombe Road, passed away on Sunday August 30, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Conestee, she was the daughter of the late Cliffton and Rebecca Williams Pickett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Griffin and sons, Gerald Shumate and Maxie Griffin, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Sandra...

Tyrin, Jr. and Micah A. Young

Tyrin, Jr. and Micah A. Young

Aug 30, 2015

Masters Tyrin S., 5 and Micah A., 3, Young of 1409 Roper Mtn. Road passed on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born in Greenville SC; they were the sons of Kamika and Tyrin Young Sr. The Life of Masters Tyrin Savahya, Jr. and Micah Alexander Young Born Tyrin 07/02/2010 - Greenville, SC Micah: 08/13/2012 - San Diego, CA Parents: E6 Tyrin...

Timothy Rogers

Timothy Rogers

Aug 28, 2015

Mr. Timothy Rogers, 54, of 625 W Main St, Pickens, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens, he was the son of William Rogers and the late Charlena Gowens Rogers. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his daughters, Monica Rogers of Anderson and Jada Rogers of Pendleton; sons, Shaquille Rogers of Anderson,...

Mercades Pepper

Mercades Pepper

Aug 28, 2015

Mrs. Mercades Ellarina Pepper, 64 of 106 Yukon Drive in Greenville passed on Friday, August 28, 2015 at McCall’s Hospice House in Simpsonville. She was the daughter of the late Catherine Wilhelmina Cruell-Murray and Mr. Robert Franklin Brown. She is survived by her husband, Mr. John E. Pepper of the home; daughters, Danielle L. Pepper of Greenville and Maya P....

Nannie Blassingame

Nannie Blassingame

Aug 28, 2015

Mrs. Nannie V. Blassingame, 94 of 703 Reece Mills Road, Pickens, SC passed on Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Jim Blassingame and Ida Cox Blassingame. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 3:00pm at the Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church. Burial...

William Pickens

William Pickens

Aug 28, 2015

Mr. William Larry Pickens Sr., 68, of 8 Cotton Street, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at home. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Z. V. and Brucie Blassingame Pickens. He is survived by daughters, Lillian E. Blandin of Greenville and Kayla Thompson of Simpsonville; sons, James Thompson of Greenville, Eric Burts of Greenville,...

Elsie Hackett

Elsie Hackett

Aug 27, 2015

Mrs. Elsie Mae Hackett, 79, of 300 Old Pelzer Road, Piedmont, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Travelers Rest SC; she was the daughter of the late Carrie Morgan and Ed Williams. Surviving: daughter; Carrietta L. Drummond of Piedmont SC; adopted daughter; Carmella Puccio of Mauldin SC; sons; Johnny Lee Hackett Sr., of...

John "KoKoMo" Henry

John "KoKoMo" Henry

Aug 27, 2015

Mr. John William "KoKoMo" Henry, 83, of 206 McGarity Street passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at McCall Hospice House. He was the son of the late William and Callie Brown Henry. He is survived by his wife, Eula M. Long Henry of the home; daughters, Mattie Harris, Wanda Nash, Toxie Henry and Audrey McKinney all of Greenville, SC;...

Winfred C. Daniels

Winfred C. Daniels

Aug 26, 2015

Mr. Winfred C. Daniels, was born on November 9, 1921 to Carl Edward and Allene Savage Daniels in Hawkinsville, Georgia (Pulaski County). After watching his all-time favorite Atlanta Braves lose another game, he passed as he quietly slept on August 26, 2015. His training to become a Master Trade Craftsman started early in his father’s owned Custom Tailoring Shop on...

Alice Morgan

Alice Morgan

Aug 26, 2015

Ms. Alice Tina Morgan of 8 Chatwood Court, Simpsonville passed on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Greenville Health System. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta Morgan. She is survived by her daughter, Melice (Adrian) Jones of Simpsonville; son, Timothy Morgan of Greenville; sisters, Louise Morgan, Patricia Morgan, Mary (Willie) Webb, Shirley (James) Anderson...

Michael Blassingame

Michael Blassingame

Aug 26, 2015

Mr. Michael Blassingame, 53, of 3 Arturo Road, Piedmont passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at his home. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the son of the late James and Coletha Wortham Blassingame. Surviving: a loving wife, Charlena Blassingame of the home, daughters, LaVanda M. Elrod of Simpsonville, Felisha Blassingame of Piedmont, and Latasha Blassingame of Simpsonville;...

Louise Baker

Louise Baker

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Louise Baker, 93, of 2324 Lawrence Drive, Warrensville Heights, OH, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Beachwood Pointe. Born in Due West, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alberta Williams. Surviving: daughters, Beverly (Wallace) Cheek of Warrensville Heights, OH and Arthuretta Billingslea of Buffalo, NY; sons, Robert (Ruth) Baker of Marietta, GA and Joseph Burton...

Brenda Workman

Brenda Workman

Aug 23, 2015

Ms. Brenda Joyce Workman, 65 of 303 Miller Road #1204, Mauldin, SC passed on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John Walter Workman and Ruther Bell Lloyd Workman. She is survived by her three daughters; Kimberly L. (Boruce) Holmes of Greenville, SC, Letice A. Workman of Greenville, SC and Shannon A. (Anthony) Walker of Mauldin,...

Joyce Neal Perrin

Joyce Neal Perrin

Aug 23, 2015

Mrs. Joyce Perrin, 64, of 1217 Rutherford Road, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home. Born in Greenville SC, She was the daughter of the late Mozel Jackson Neal and Buster Neal Surviving: husband, Cecil Perrin of the home; daughters, Katrina Neal - Velasquez, and Nicole Perrin - Rucker, Chkeata Craig, all of Greenville; grandson, Brandon Williams reared...

Corine  Graham

Corine Graham

Aug 23, 2015

Mrs. Corine P. Graham, 87, of 104 Arlington Avenue, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at her home. Born in Greenville SC; She was the daughter of the late Maudree Yeargin Paden and Samuel B. Paden. Surviving: daughter; Sharon (Eric) Newby Hardy of Greenville, stepson; William Donnie Graham of Detroit Michigan, one grandchild and five great-grandchildren, and a host...

Ollie Martin

Ollie Martin

Aug 22, 2015

Mrs. Ollie L. Martin, 67, of 602 Preston Rd, Pelzer, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at home. Born in Allendale, she was the daughter of Jessie Moore Lee Owens and the late Albany Owens. Surviving: husband, Wade Dalton Martin; daughters, Deanna (Wade) Martin Byrd, Nicole Foster, and Adrianne Foster, all of Miami; sons, Edgar (Robin) Foster and Tyrone...

Vannoy Thompson

Vannoy Thompson

Aug 21, 2015

Mr. Vannoy Russell Thompson, beloved son, brother and uncle, relinquished this life, on Friday, August 21, 2015, after a very long battle to kidney and liver disease. Vannoy resided at the Greenville Summit Apartments. He passed away at Patewood Rehab and Nursing Center. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Ella B. Durham King and the late Sullivan L....

Walter Bailey

Walter Bailey

Aug 21, 2015

Mr. Walter Alphonso Bailey, 63, of 23 Fox Hall Road, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home. Born in Greenville SC, He was the son of the late Eliza Mae Bailey and Walter Lee Bailey. Surviving: wife, Alto Bailey of the home; daughter, Crystal Scott of Washington DC; stepdaughters, Alicia (Rene) Jones of Marietta CA, and Rashell...

Dr. B. LaConyea Butler

Dr. B. LaConyea Butler

Aug 20, 2015

Dr. B. LaConyea LaConyea Butler transitioned Thursday, August 2015. She was born November 20, 1935, in Greenville, SC, the only daughter of the late Daniel C. Butler, Morehouse College í30 and the late Ruby Brown Butler, Spelman College í30, a true "SpelHouse Baby". LaConyea was a product of the Greenville School System, excelling and graduating as Salutatorian of her high...

Barbara Walker

Barbara Walker

Aug 19, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Jean Walker, 82 of 7 Theresa Drive, Greenville, passed on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Otis C. Davis, Sr. and Mrs. Ella Dixon Davis. She was married to the late Mr. Wallace Walker. She is survived by her sisters; Inez (Norman) Thomas of Decatur, Ga and Celeste Sweeney...