Life Tributes

Charles Edward "Ed" Smith

Charles Edward "Ed" Smith

May 2, 2021

Charles Edward Smith, 88, of Walhalla, passed away on May 2, 2021. Born in Sumter, South Carolina he was the son of Thomas Hughson Smith and Sue Rebecca Davis Smith. Survivors include his spouse of the home, Hattie McCleod Smith, his sons; Chuck and Jimmy Smith, his two sisters; Brenda Robertson, and Marie Howard. Other survivors include four grandchildren and...

Jackie Murphy Clark

Jackie Murphy Clark

May 2, 2021

Jackie Murphy Clark, 64, of Easley, SC, went to be with Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, friend, but her favorite title was Nanny. Jackie was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Willie and Rose Murphy, a brother Rick Murphy, a...

James Michael "Mike" Dowd

James Michael "Mike" Dowd

April 30, 2021

James Michael “Mike” Dowd, lifetime resident of Fountain Inn, has passed away on April 30th, 2021 after an extended bout of esophageal cancer. He was 54. A lifetime member of Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church, Mike was preceded in death by his natural parents, J.M. and Ruth O. Dowd. He was employed by Magna/Drive Automotive as a Logistics Supervisor. Mike is...

Lucille Veronica Anne Meier

Lucille Veronica Anne Meier

April 30, 2021

Lucille Veronica –Anne Meier, of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina, passed away on April 30 at the age of 72. Lucille was born in Schenectady, New York, to the late Jessie and Sigmund Fialkowski. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Spencer Business and Technical Institute for Nursing and Medical Transcription. She was a devoted nurse, wife, mother,...

Jeffrey Leonard Corn

Jeffrey Leonard Corn

April 29, 2021

Jeffrey Leonard Corn, 39, of Spartanburg, passed away on April 29, 2021. Born in Spartanburg he was the son of Roy Jeffrey Corn and Annie Paulette Fleming. Survivors include his children: Briana Nicole, Brayden Tyler Corn, and Jonathan Isiaiah Corn, his sisters; Vanessa Gooch, Betty Burrell, and Daisy Burrell, other survivors include his nieces and nephews; Jacob Boyter, James Boyter,...

John William Lewis

John William Lewis

April 29, 2021

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David Lee Olson

David Lee Olson

April 29, 2021

David Lee Olson, 83, of Mauldin, SC, formerly of Charleston, WV and Forest Park, OH, loving husband, devoted father, and doting PawPaw, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Rosenia (née Buckley), parents Merrill and Ethel Olson, and brothers Robert and Jackie. He is survived by...

Alice May Bash Fish

Alice May Bash Fish

April 28, 2021

Alice May Bash Fish, 89, of Rolling Green Village, died on April 28, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1931, to Joseph Leonard and Miriam Cochran Bash in Pittsburgh, PA, and lived most of her life in Atlanta and Hartwell, GA, with the last 16 years in Greenville, SC. Allie attended Pennsylvania College for Women, graduated from Mercer University...

Buddy Julian

Buddy Julian

April 28, 2021

Buddy Julian, 80 , of Easley, SC passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He will be missed his family, his Children George Allen/Teresa Ann Julian, Karen Julian/ Larry; his grandchildren, Taylor Finley, Curtis Julian, Kristie Julian, Kendall Hines, and Colten Julian: his great grandchildren, Matthew Julian and Westin Hinkle; and his brother Tom Joe Julian....

Arthur Newlin Bright Jr

Arthur Newlin Bright Jr

April 27, 2021

Arthur Newlin Bright Jr., 67, passed away on April 27, 2021. He was born the son of Arthur Newlin Bright Sr. and Margaret Ruth Hughes, born in Charleston, SC, on December 18, 1953. Arthur leaves behind his children: Joyce Fike, Star Saunders, Jennifer Pease, Crystal Daniels, and AJ Bright; siblings: Terry Bright, Cecil Bright, and June Worley, and four grandchildren....

Merilyn Ethel Konnerth

Merilyn Ethel Konnerth

April 27, 2021

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Charles "Chip" Gravelle

Charles "Chip" Gravelle

April 27, 2021

Charles "Chip" Gravelle, 54, of Inman, SC, passed away on April 27, 2021. He was the son of Francis Robert Gravelle and Gertrude Doris Eck, born in Plattsburg, NY, on January 1, 1967. Chip leaves behind his beloved wife Maria Gibbs, Cody Knight and Susanna Phillips, and brother Frank Gravelle. Throughout his working career, he worked in various jobs including...

Bobbie Jo Kraft

Bobbie Jo Kraft

April 27, 2021

Bobbie Jo Kraft was born in Ishpeming Michigan to John and Carla Kraft. She is survived by her parents and two siblings, Stephanie Kraft (Chris Dion) and Aubrey Alkire (Mark), one niece, Aria Alkire, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She has also left behind her two cats, Checkers, and Chess (her children) Bobbie’s life was deeply affected by leukemia...

Mr. Rafi Abdul Al-Jame

Mr. Rafi Abdul Al-Jame

April 26, 2021

Mr. Rafi Abdul Al-Jame, 68, of Greenville, SC passed on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at Prisma Greenville Health System. He was predeceased by his mother, Lillie B. Gunter, his sister Rennett Edwards and his brother Khafid Abdul Barr. Rafi was full of life, he enjoyed spending time Downtown at Falls Park. Particularly attending all the local sports events in the...

Bill Robert Turner

Bill Robert Turner

April 25, 2021

Bill Robert Turner, 53, of Inman, SC passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at his residence. He was the son of the late Bobby and Jackie Turner of Inman, SC. Bill spent many years serving his community at the Cooley Springs Volunteer Fire Dept and was a retired plumber. He loved spending time with family had a huge heart...

Aaron Norris Horton

Aaron Norris Horton

April 23, 2021

Aaron Norris Horton—born the 17th of October, 1954—entered heavens gates on the 23rd of April, 2021 from his home in Spartanburg, S.C. He was a ’72 graduate of Dorman High School and a member of United Baptist Church (formerly Hayne Baptist) where he served in numerous positions including: Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and sound technician. Norris was a former employee...

Fernando Adrian Peña

Fernando Adrian Peña

April 23, 2021

Fernando Adrian Peña, the beloved son of Hildebrando and Patricia Peña and brother of Sebastian Peña, passed away on April 23, 2021, at the age of 31. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle Leonor and Dario Alvarez of Greenwood, SC, cousins Sergio Alvarez and Maria Camila Alvarez of Greenwood, SC, the families Peña Gómez, Alvarez Sanchez, and...

Steven Larry Waddell

Steven Larry Waddell

April 22, 2021

Steven Larry Waddell, 40, Greenville, SC, passed away on April 22, 2021. He was the son of Charles and Beverly Waddell, born in Greenville, SC, on November 18, 1980. Steven leaves behind his parents; brother Charles David (Jaimie Elizabeth) Waddell, grandparents Larry and Margaret Ross, niece Emilia Rose Waddell, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He dedicated his life to...

Andrew L. Shady

Andrew L. Shady

April 21, 2021

On April 21, 2021, Andrew L. Shady, 83, was peacefully lifted into eternal joy and peace, joining Our Heavenly Father and his beautiful wife Caroline (Dana) Shady in Heaven. Andy was born to Leone (Mason) and Andrew Shady on May 25, 1937 in Johnson City. Losing his mother at one year old and his father at 13, he had many...

Benjamin Louis Dillard

Benjamin Louis Dillard

April 19, 2021

Benjamin Louis Dillard, 40 of West Pelzer, SC passed away on April 19, 2021, Son of Mary Jo D. Posey of the home. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel R. Williams, and his aunt, Margaret C. Williams. He is survived by a sister, Kristi Dillard of Dallas TX. Nieces who he loved so very much as if...