Obituaries
Sarvis Darvis Gantt
Aug 10, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Sarvis Darvis Loudon Gantt, 19, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of Martha Gantt and Ronald Harris Yeargin. Surviving: in addition to his parents; his stepfather, Mark Thurmond; maternal grandmother, Martha Gail Gantt of Greenville, SC; paternal grandmother, Debra Yeargin of Greenville, SC; maternal great-grandfather, Rufus Gibson...
Juanita Smith
Aug 9, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Juanita S. Smith, 70, of Greenville, passed on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Willie Arthur and Bessie Mae Wilson Speaks. Surviving: her husband, Willie Smith of the home; one son, Derrick (Julia) Rosemond of Piedmont, SC; two stepsons, Donadran (Terria) Logan and Kevin Mahumad Smith...
Bobbie Jean Sheppard
Aug 9, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Bobbie Jean Sheppard, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed August 9, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Marcella and Clara Saunders Sheppard. Surviving: two sisters, Clara R. Akins of Colorado Springs, CO and Mozella Fryer of Taylors, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Tuesday August 17, 2021, 11:00...
Colleen Davis Woods
Aug 9, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Collen Davis Woods, 96, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, August 9, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Furman and Hattie Green Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Woods; and son, Ralph Donald Woods. Graveside Service: Monday, August 16, 2021, 12:00...
Dana Jenkins
Aug 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Dana Fitz “Dan” Jenkins, 59 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed August 8, 2021. He was the son of the late Fred D. and Louise Seabrook Jenkins. Surviving: one daughter, Dannika Cleveland (Lance) Robertson of Simpsonville, SC; two sisters, Sheila Jenkins and Sandrelli Jenkins, both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Douglas Jenkins of High Point, NC; three grandchildren;...
James Albert Byrd
Aug 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James Albert “Pops” Byrd, 78, of Greenville, entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Regency Hospital. He was the son of the late James Eugene and Anna Marie Dreher Byrd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Bowens Byrd; one daughter, Angela Fanita “Angie” Byrd; and one son, Jason Elliot Byrd. He is...
Joyce Williams
Aug 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Joyce Ann Williams, 68, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Furman Sr., and Alice Austin Wakefield. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Williams; one daughter, Latonya Williams of Greenville, SC; two sons, Tony (LeeAnn) Wakefield of the home, and James Russell Williams of...
Mary Woodruff
Aug 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Mary Ethel “May” Woodruff, 60, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Irby James and Mary Lee Owens. She was preceded in death by her son, Antron Ferguson. She is survived by two daughters, Yolanda Pitts of Spartanburg and Le’Tasha Ferguson of Mauldin;...
Andrew Bill Blassingame
Aug 7, 2021
Easley, SC Mr. Andrew Bill Blassingame, 80, of Easley, departed this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home. He was born in Moncks Corner, SC to the late William and Sarah Terrell Blassingame. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by five daughters, Andrea Gary-Williams, Luciana Hagood, and Ashley Hagood, all of...
Robert Pennie
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Robert Lee “Rob/Smokey” Pennie, 60, of Greenville, passed on Friday, August 6, 2021, at St. Francis Downtown. He was a son of Florence Pennie Waters and the late Homer Hampton. Surviving: in addition to his mother; his father, Emmanuel “June” Waters; one son, Jaquavious Pennie of Easley, SC; five sisters, Florence Pennie Beeks, of Greenville, SC, Gail...
Roy Young
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Roy Lewis Young, Sr., 65, passed on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Barney and Lillie Mae Watson Young. He is survived by his fiance’ of 45 years, Delois Dillard of the home; two daughters, Renee (Michael) Jefferson of Stockbridge, GA and Timakia Dillard of Greenville, SC; one son,...
Stella Mae Harvey
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Stella Mae Harvey, 69, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday August 6, 2021, at Prisma Health. She was the daughter of the late Howard Shamley and Roberta Patterson Palmer. She is survived by one daughter, Ashley James (Bernard) Hawthorne of Greenville, SC; three sons, Lindell (Tondaleya) Shamley of Grayson, GA, Troy Shamley (Koren Clayton) of...
Luther Whitner
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Luther “Luke” Whitner, Sr., 66, of Greenville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late L.T. and Lillian Webb Whitner. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Joyln Whitner; one daughter, Timeka (Alsindor) Green of Greenville, SC; two sons, Luther (Krystal) Whitner, Jr....
Nievia Owolabi
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Nievia Kwanza Owolabi, 41, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 14, 2021, 11:00 am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
Tykeon Gardner
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Tykeon Kasric “Tyke” Gardner, 29, of Greenville, departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was the son of Sonya Gardner and the late Zedric “Z-man” Sullivan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Morgan Thomas and Denver Gardner, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Tristin Gardner of Greenville, SC; one sister,...
James Jordan Blakely
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James “Jock” Blakely, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late James, Sr., and Ruth Mae Turner Blakely. He is survived by his six daughters, Darlene (Orelanderg) Sullivan of Columbia, SC, Cavetta (Bobby) McDavid, Yalonda Lashay Shell, Jean Hendrix, and Kimberly...
Alton Calloway
Aug 4, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Alton Clarence Calloway, 52, passed on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was a son of the late Alton Clarence Rhodes and Sue Mae Calloway. Surviving: his wife, Sheila Calloway of the home; one daughter, Porsha (Terence) Sullivan of Anderson, SC; one son, Alton Barrail (Delansia) Calloway of Anderson, SC; two stepsons, Lonnie Smith of Easley, SC and...
Horace Curenton
Aug 4, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Horace “Beechie” Curenton, Sr., 81, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was the son of Cater and Lillie Mae Jones Curenton. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 30 years, Earnestine Williams Curenton. He is survived by five daughters, Tammy (James) Davis...
Luther Freeman
Aug 3, 2021
Piedmont, SC Mr. Luther R. Freeman, 68, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed August 3, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Luther R. and Victoria Buchner Freeman. Surviving: his wife, Betty Freeman of the home; two daughters, Ruth Freeman and Ketorah Freeman, both of New Jersey; one son, Michael (Jalisa) Freeman of New Jersey; one sister,...
Wofford Strawther
Aug 3, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Wofford Walter “Walt” Strawther, Jr., 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed August 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Wofford Walter, Sr., and Annie Mae Chapman Strawther. Surviving: his wife, Corine Dotson Strawther of the home; three daughters, Sarah Lynn Wilson and Sonja Hooker, both of Greenville, SC and Katreya Strawther of...
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