Life Tributes
Brenda Joyce "BJ" Dean
January 3, 2021
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, Brenda Joyce Dean, loving daughter, passed away at the age of 69. Brenda was born on July 8, 1951, in Greenville, SC to Walter and Mary Dean. Brenda received her undergraduate degree from Furman University, and she Mastered degree in New Mexico. Brenda worked for the government, as a chemist, on the Los Alamos Project...
Vera May Cobb Childress
January 3, 2021
Vera May Cobb Childress 93, of Easley, SC passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 3rd, 2021. She was born on Saturday, April 30th, 1927 at her home in Greenville , SC. Vera will be missed by her family, her daughter, Phyllis Ann Childress Bowers and her son-in-law John Bowers; her daughter-in-law, Beth Childress; her grandchildren, Justin Douglas Childress(Melanie) and...
Rita Kaye Brown Gibbs
January 3, 2021
Rita Kaye Brown Gibbs, 63, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina passed away on January 3, 2021. Born in Greenville, South Carolina she was the daughter of Manford Brown and Edna Pauline Youngblood Brown. Survivors include two sons, Brandy (Pam) Brown of Williamston a daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Bryant of Greenville son, Richey (Judi) Setzer of Lexington, a brother, Terry Brown of...
Victor Mancini
January 2, 2021
Victor Mancini, 52, Gray Court, SC, passed away on January 2, 2021. He was the son of Victor Hugo Mancini and Nancy Monica Franco, born in Mendoza, Argentina on February 16, 1698. Victor leaves behind his cherished wife Kim Mancini; children: Matthew Mancini, Stephen Mancini, and Dominique Mancini; and one grandchild Kellin Tribble. He was self-employed as a plumber for...
Willie Robert Williams
January 2, 2021
William Robert Hunt Jr. departed this life on January 2, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born to Lillie Mae Sloan and William Robert Hunt Sr. on April 4th, 1955. He moved to Michigan with his father and brothers. William graduated from Pontiac Central High school and went on to join the US Army. He later moved back...
Teresa Jane Blythe
January 1, 2021
Teresa Jane Blythe,50, passed away the morning of January 1, 2021, at her home in Piedmont, SC. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her father, Arvon Blythe, and her partner, Steven Allen Smith. She is survived by her son, Nolan James Smith, her daughter, Emely Elizabeth Davis, her son-in-law, Evan Matthew Davis, 2 granddaughters, Elizabeth...
Helen Sylvia Marie Byfield
January 1, 2021
Helen Sylvia Marie Byfield, 61, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2021. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, she was the daughter of Edward Clayton (Russell Ackert) and Betty Jean Imperati. Survivors include her spouse, George Byfield, her children: Ronald Ackert, Lakeshia Gaines McCaulsky, and Tyiesha Gaines she is also survived by ten grandchildren, two brothers; Russell Ackert,...
Mrs. Lillie Mae White
January 1, 2021
On January 1st, the Lord called one of his toughest angels home. Mrs. Lillie Mae White, 78 of Greenville,SC, will truly be missed and certainly never forgotten by the many lives she touched while on this earth. She worked at Fiber Processing in Greenville, SC, eventually retiring after 32 years of service. She was a well known and respected member...
Efrain Crespo
January 1, 2021
On Friday, January 1, 2021, the Crespo/Amado/Ortiz/Guerra family unexpectedly lost their hero after Efrain Crespo suffered a stroke and brain hemorrhage. During his final hours, he was surrounded by family who loved him dearly and wanted to be near him although he was unconscious. Efrain’s life would seem short to some, but those who were touched by him understood that...
Jackie Blackwood
December 31, 2020
Jackie Blackwood, 73, wife of Benny Blackwood, passed from this life Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late William Fred Uhrig and the late Jacoba Jacobs Uhrig. Jackie is survived by her husband Benny, and her daughter Tashia Blackwood both of the home. A service to celebrate Jackie’s life...
William James 'Will' Garland
December 30, 2020
William James "Will" Garland, 67, of 15 Bates Crossing, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Marietta, SC, he was the son of the late Billy Lee and Polly Kate Peterson Garland. Mr. Garland was a talented musician and lead guitarist with local band, Dark Korner Medicine Show. He was also a beloved father...
Thomas John Krauzowicz
December 30, 2020
Thomas John Krauzowicz, 88, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away December 30, 2020, of COVID. Tom is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 68 years, Rosemarie Krauzowicz, and his five children, Jean (Rick) Gelineau, Pat (Tim) Martin, John (Doris) Krauzowicz, Cathy Krauzowicz, and Shelly (Jim) Akers. He was the proud grandpa of ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, six...
Carolyn Burgin Graves
December 30, 2020
Carolyn Burgin Graves, 82, of Greenwood, South Carolina passed away on December 30, 2020. Born in Belmont, NC. she was the daughter of Wayne Robert Burgin and Maude Wikle Burgin. Survivors include her children: Donna Little, Janice Cerdas, Robert Johnson, Jr. (Tracy), Ada Dilbeck all of Greenwood, SC, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren she is also survived by one brother,...
Kenneth Lee Hardy
December 30, 2020
Kenneth Lee Hardy, 84, of Norris, South Carolina passed away on December 30, 2020. Born in Norris, South Carolina he was the son of Clarence A. Hardy and Lizzie Mae Gaines. Kenneth was predeceased by his wife Sarah Lyda Hardy. Survivors include his children: Pamela H. Summey, and Denise H. Parker (Tommy), he is also survived by five grandchildren: Daniel...
John Ellsworth Heeckt III
December 30, 2020
John Ellsworth Heeckt III passed away quickly and peacefully on December 30th, 2020 due to complications from cancer. He was 44 years old and married for 7 years to Brandy Moss at Issaqueena Falls, SC. John and Brandy, their rabbit Gandalf and dog Crowley had the pleasure of traveling for 6 months across the country before COVID hit. They spent...
Charles Thomas Jennings
December 29, 2020
Charles "Tom" Thomas Jennings, 82, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away on December 29, 2020. Born in Aberdeen, Mississippi he was the son of Lamar Charles Jennings and Margaret Ruthvin Hudson Jennings. Survivors include his wife of the home, Pamela D. Jennings; a daughter and son, Caroyln Sue Melton and Stacy Lamar Jennings, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is...
Camilla Jones Bailey
December 29, 2020
Camilla Jones Bailey, 92, of Greenwood, South Carolina passed away on December 29, 2020. Born in Piedmont, South Carolina she was the daughter of Thomas G. Jones and Leila Huey Jones. Survivors include her three children and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband L. Douglas Bailey, and three sisters; Wilma Jones, Beatrice Jones, and Anne Jones. Camilla worked...
Roscoe "Calvin" Manley
December 29, 2020
Roscoe “Calvin” Manley, 74, husband of Dianne I. Chappelear Manley, passed from this life Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he is a son of the late Roscoe Wagner “R.W.” Manley and the late Eva Mae Burnette Manley Timms. Calvin learned the carpentry trade by working with his father in the construction...
David Lewis Stonell
December 27, 2020
David Lewis Stonell, 53 years old, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. David was born February 1, 1967, in Greenville, South Carolina, and was the son of Melvin and Margaret Stonell. David was a graduate of Carolina High School. His passions were his dog, gardening, playing the drums, and listening to 80’s classic rock. David’s family could always count on...
Ted Lee Mason
December 27, 2020
Ted Lee Mason, 60, of Travelers Rest went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a kind and generous man and be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ted was predeceased by his mother Ida Louise Mason and his Father Charles Calvin, Sr. Survivors include his brothers: Chuck (Sharon) Mason,...
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