Life Tributes
Sharon Denise Hopkins
June 10, 2022
In loving memory of Sharon Denise Hopkins, 54, went to be with the Lord and Savior June 10, 2022. Sharon was born in Greenville, South Carolina to William "Bill" Galloway and the late Patricia Galloway Wear. Sharon was predeceased in death by her mother Patricia Wright, a brother, William Galloway and her grandson, Joseph Spicer. Sharon is survived by her...
Elizabeth (Betty) Pfefferle Ninde
June 8, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) Pfefferle Ninde Oct. 16, 1928 -June 8, 2022 Betty quietly passed away in her sleep in her Greer, South Carolina home on June 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Royer and Esther Pfefferle and her beloved siblings; Eleanor Bierly (Lamar), Dorothy Embleton, Lewis “Bud” Pfefferle (Dorothy, “Dottie”), Edith Darrough (John), and her husband Robert...
Ronnie Ledale Gunnells
June 6, 2022
Ronnie Ledale Gunnells, 48, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. A native of Hartwell, GA, he was the son of Jesse Gunnells, Sr. and Sallie Floyd Holmes. Ronnie was a welder for Landmark Building, Scott Campbell (Boss and friend), and Pete McCall (Partner and Friend). He was of the Baptist Faith. He was loved by family, friends,...
Patricia Ann Thomas
June 6, 2022
Patricia Ann Thomas, 72, of Taylors, SC, passed away on June 6, 2022, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Thomas, born in San Diego, CA, on October 4, 1949. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband Ray E.Ruff. She is survived by her daughter Tracy Feigel; brother Michael Thomas (Laura); grandchildren: JD...
Carolmarie Schramm
June 6, 2022
Carolmarie Gutmann Schramm February 9, 1942 – June 6, 2022 Carolmarie was born on February 9, 1942, to Leo John and Rita Gutmann of Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her siblings; Jayne Tamblingson and Richard Gutmann (Cheryl). Carol was born to Eternal life on June 6, 2022, at the age of 80, after a few years of fighting Dementia...
Corey David Tyson
June 6, 2022
Corey David Tyson, 26, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He is survived by his sister/best friend, Morgan Tyson; nephews, Hunter Godfrey and Tyson Johnson; grandfather, Bob Garrett; uncles, Tim Garrett and Rick Tyson (Cathy); and aunt, Connie Tyson Rozier (Kevin). He was preceded in death by mother, Lisa Garrett Tyson; father, David Wallace (Wally) Tyson; grandmother, Becky Garrett;...
Gerald Ralph Horton
June 5, 2022
Gerald Ralph Horton, 55, Greenville, SC, passed away on June 5, 2022. He was the son of Vivian Jennings Horton and Donald Horton, born in Greenville, SC, on February 19, 1967. Gerald is survived by his wife Trudy Horton; children: Julianne Horton, Ashley, and Justine Horton; and granddaughter Kyla Bligen. He retired from SCDC Perry Correctional Institute as SG. Gerald...
Charles Thomas (Tommy) Miles
June 5, 2022
Charles Thomas (Tommy) Miles, 75, of Greenville, passed away June 5, 2022, at the Richard Campbell Veterans Home in Anderson, SC. He was born in Greenville SC to the late Floyd Samuel and Louise Pack Miles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patsy Gray. He is survived by his son, Josh (wife Jenna)...
Carter Gary Medlin
June 5, 2022
Carter Gary Medlin, 70, of Fountain Inn, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born in Greenville to the late James Carter and Ellen Turner Medlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Roger, Johnny, Terry, and Buddy Medlin, and Lynn Hood; and 2 grandchildren, Ashlyn Medlin and William Smith. He is...
Bishop Larry E Williams
June 4, 2022
Bishop Larry E. Williams, 81, of Greenville, SC, transitioned on June 5, 2022, at St. Francis hospital. He was the son of the late Carrie McCrary and Ed Williams, born in Laurens, SC, on February 1, 1941. Pastor Williams was preceded in death by his first wife Lillie M. Williams; sisters: Pastor Elsie Hackett, Edna Brooks, Virginia Johnson, Cora William;...
Donna Kay Ritter
June 4, 2022
Donna Kay Ritter, 69, of Taylors, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Helen Arvina Smith Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Johnson and brother, Michael Jones. She is survived by her husband, Ray Ritter; son, Robert (Erica)...
Greene Franklin Tucker Jr.
June 4, 2022
Greene Franklin Tucker, Jr. 94, of Greenville, South Carolina died Saturday June 4, 2022, at home. Frank was the third child of the late Greene Franklin Tucker and Mary Edna Babb Tucker and brother to Mary Emma Tucker Cruikshank, Don Robert Tucker, and Charles Jackson Tucker. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia but raised from early childhood in Greenville, graduating...
Katherine Hooper
June 3, 2022
Katherine Hooper of Piedmont, SC passed away on June 3, 2022 in Greenville SC. Katherine is survived by her sister, Lena Black (Johnny); many nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Betty and Gerald Walker. Katherine was a natural-born caretaker – she loved caring for her family members, and she worked for many years as a medical aid. Caring for...
Louis "Rusty" Russell Burress
June 3, 2022
Louis Russell “Rusty” Burress, 74, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his sister by his side at McCall Hospice Home in South Carolina on June 3, 2022. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Louis M. Burress and the late Ann Long Burress. Rusty is survived by his sister, Rebecca Burress Irwin; his...
Martha Joyce Tolbert Coats
June 3, 2022
Mrs. Martha Joyce Coats, born Martha Tolbert on October 20, 1933 in Greenwood SC to Roosevelt and Mary Martin Tolbert. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Ellis Coats, Sr.; her daughter, Iris Coats Towns; her great-grandson, Devon Curry, and great-great granddaughter, Kataleyn Childs. Martha is a graduate of Brewer High School and Temple University Nursing...
Martha Joyce Tolbert Coates
June 3, 2022
Mrs. Martha Joyce Tolbert Coats, born October 20, 1933 died at Self Regional Health Center on June 3, 2022. She was born in White Hall to Roosevelt and Mary Martin Tolbert. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Ellis Coats, Sr.; her daughter, Iris Coats Towns; her grandson, Demetric Cowan, and her great-grandson, Devon Curry, and...
Rita Bonamo
June 3, 2022
Rita requested only bright colors at her funeral mass ( no black ) and no flowers. In lieu please donate to http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/Rita On Friday, June 3rd, 2022, Rita Bonamo, wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother passed away from heart failure at the age of 79. She is predeceased by her loving husband Nicholas J. Bonamo and her parents Rita and...
Bonnie Lou Hickey
June 2, 2022
Bonnie Lou Hickey, 91, of Greenville, passed away on June 2, 2022 at Cascades Verdae. Born in St. Louis she was the daughter of Allen Bradshaw and Irma Bradshaw. Bonnie was predeceased by her husband, Edgar Hickey. Survivors include her sons: Chris, Mike, Edgar and Shawn, she is also survived by five grandchildren. Bonnie enjoyed Gardening and painting. For five...
David Treftz
June 2, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of David Treftz announce his passing on Thursday June 2, 2022 at the age of 64. David will be lovingly remembered by his children, Michelle (Todd) Maddox, Justin (Courtney) Treftz, Amanda (Ryan) Hook; his 9 grandchildren, Isaac, Isabelle, Luke, Nylah, Joel, Grayson, Aidan, Jackson, Wesley; his siblings Susan & Danny. David was...
Alfred Garcia
June 1, 2022
Alfred Garcia passed away at his home in Greer on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at the age of ninety. A native of Oaxaca, Mexico, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1954, quickly becoming an American citizen and joining the Air Force. Despite being raised in poverty and abuse and having little formal education, he graduated from what was then North...
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