Life Tributes

Eleanor Armstrong Boroughs

Eleanor Armstrong Boroughs

November 20, 2020

Eleanor Boroughs, 88, died November 20, 2020. The daughter of William F. and Willie Delk Armstrong, she was a lifelong resident of Greenville. She is survived by her two sons, The Rev. Cal Boroughs III (Susan) of Chattanooga and Don F. Boroughs (Lynda) of Greer; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her brother Allen Armstrong (Randoph) of Greenville, and her sisters, Toni...

Joe Danny “JD” Gossett

Joe Danny “JD” Gossett

November 20, 2020

Joe Danny Gossett (JD) was born on Tuesday,November 17th, 1959 and passed away Friday, November 20th, 2020. He was a native of Roebuck, SC and a Fence Forman for 45 yrs. He was the son of James Earl Gossett Sr and Doris Roberson Gossett. He is survived by his only daughter, Brandy Blake (David Blake), granddaughter Avery Piper Blake, two...

Charles Clifton Martin III

Charles Clifton Martin III

November 20, 2020

Charles Clifton Martin, III, 77, of Greer, South Carolina passed away November 20, 2020. Born in Kinston, NC. he was the son of Charles Clifton Martin, Jr. and Mary Tribble Bailey Martin. Survivors include his wife of the home, Barbara Martin, his children: Lou Martin Worsley (Rob), and Christopher Charles Martin (Amy), he is also survived by four grandchildren, and...

Tommy Lane Smith Sr.

Tommy Lane Smith Sr.

November 19, 2020

Tommy Lane Smith, Sr., 68, loving husband, father, and grandfather of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was the son of the late Bud and Helen Smith. Tommy served twenty-three years in The Army National Guard. Tommy enjoyed doing yardwork, spending time with family and watching black and white westerns. He is survived by his loving wife...

Howard Douglas Wray

Howard Douglas Wray

November 19, 2020

Howard Douglas Wray of Piedmont, SC went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2020. Born in Maryville, TN 1937 to the late Felix and Alyene Wray. Doug was a member of Freedom Fellowship Baptist Church, Moonville, SC. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railways. After retirement he enjoyed 13 years of fall-time RV-ing, working as a character at...

Brenda Shiflett

Brenda Shiflett

November 19, 2020

Brenda Shiflett, 77, of Anderson South Carolina passed away November 19, 2020. Born in Oconee, South Carolina she was the daughter of Johnnie Frank Burdette and Beatrice Lena Johnson Burdette. Survivors include her spouse, Filmore Shiflett, five children: Rod Shiflett, Cindy James, Roy and Shelly Adams, Phil and Amy Shiflett, and Ashley Hall, she is also survived by twelve grandchildren...

Joan Stanford McCoy

Joan Stanford McCoy

November 17, 2020

Joan Stanford McCoy, 88, of Taylors, South Carolina passed away November 17, 2020. Born in Georgia she was the daughter of the late Lyndorm Boyd Stanford and Susie Mae Holland Stanford. Survivors include her spouse Milton McCoy of the home, three children: Rhonda Bolding, Daniel McCoy, and Brenda McCoy, three grandchildren also survive her Christopher, Mat, and Cody. Joan was...

Robin Brian Simpson

Robin Brian Simpson

November 17, 2020

Robin Brian Simpson, 45, loving son, uncle and nephew of Piedmont, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2020. He was the son of the late Wilburn and Linda Ann Smith Simpson. Robin loved video games, his fish aquarium, and his job at Latitude where he was named Employee of the Year for 2019. Survivors include two nephews, Donald E. Simpson...

Julia Ann Paul Vincelette

Julia Ann Paul Vincelette

November 16, 2020

Julia Ann Paul Vincelette, 78, of Fall River, MA, passed away on November 16, 2020. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of Fred and Julia Barrates Paul. Julia was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include her children, Heather Vincelette, and William Lankford. She is also survived by one grandchild, Tristyn Vincelette. There are no services to announce...

Robert Michael Staton

Robert Michael Staton

November 15, 2020

Robert Michael Staton, 60, passed from this life Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Simpsonville Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Spartanburg County he is a son of the late Robert and Doris Staton. Michael was formerly employed with BMW Manufacturing. He was truly a gypsy soul and his passion was eating. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at...

John Allen Connell

John Allen Connell

November 14, 2020

John Allen Connell, 73, Central, SC, passed away on November 14, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late Carl and Mary Connell born on May 19, 1947, in San Antonio, TX. John leaves behind his wife Sheryl Connell; children: Katie Beach, John Connell II, and Laura Connell; siblings: Carl, Samuel, Kay, Mark, and Patty; and one grandchild. He...

Shirley Marie Golden

Shirley Marie Golden

November 14, 2020

Shirley Marie Golden (nee Montreuil) passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020. Born in New Orleans, LA, Shirley graduated from Loyola University in 1947 with a degree in Medical Technology. She worked as a medical technologist at Northside Hospital for many years and later as a volunteer. Shirley was an avid gardener and loved creating beautiful flower arrangements. Shirley was...

Nathalie Marie Pennington

Nathalie Marie Pennington

November 14, 2020

Nathalie Marie Pennington, 56, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina passed away November 14, 2020, at her home. Born in Montreal Canada she was the daughter of Michael Landry and Monique Breau Landry. Survivors include her loving husband, Phillip Pennington, three daughters; Stephanie Macias, Vanessa (Patrick) Brennan, and Angie Macias, she is also survived by three grandsons; Jacob Matthew and Fox...

Martha Martin Roth

Martha Martin Roth

November 14, 2020

Martha Martin Roth, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina passed November 14, 2020, at her home. Born in Florida she was the daughter of George Coleman and Noey Coleman. Survivors include her spouse, Lester Roth of the home, three children: Julie Hendricks, Timothy Martin, and Todd Martin she is also survived by five grandchildren. No services announced at this time.

Priscilla Forster Sellery

Priscilla Forster Sellery

November 13, 2020

Priscilla Forster Sellery, a long time resident of Darien and Rowayton, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13th in Greenville, SC. She was 79 years old. For the past year she had been living at Waterstone on Augusta Assisted Living near where her son Stephen and his family reside. The cause of death was a malignant brain tumor, called...

Furman J Hatley

Furman J Hatley

November 13, 2020

Furman J. Hatley, 87, went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior Friday, November 13, 2020 at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Born in Greenville he is a son of the late Reuben James and Jessie Mae Hatley. Mr. Hatley is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from the Greenville Memorial Hospital System. Survivors...

Raymond Spaulding

Raymond Spaulding

November 13, 2020

Raymond Spaulding, 85, of Pendleton South Carolina passed away November 13, 2020. Born in Rochester, New York he was the son of George Spaulding and Frances Radzimski Spaulding. Survivors include his wife of the home, Wilda Spaulding, three children: Michelle, Michael, and Mark. Raymond was employed with Temco in Anderson, South Carolina for more than twenty-four years. He also served...

Yann Tith

Yann Tith

November 11, 2020

Yann Tith, 60, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Born in Cambodia he was the son of Yann Duk and VA Srey. Survivors include his children, Sangoeun Tith and Teavy Tith; grandchildren, Patrick Tith, Sean Tith, Keyon Robinson, Victoria Robinson, Elijah Robinson, and Grace Robinson. Yann is also survived by his siblings, Yorth (Sokkuong) Yann, Yeth...

Kathy Hobby Lewis

Kathy Hobby Lewis

November 11, 2020

Kathy Hobby Lewis, 62, passed away on November 11, 2020, at Martha Franks Skilled Nursing in Laurens, South Carolina. She was a lifelong Tulsa resident and retired from the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Leo G. Hobby and Jeannette Lois Hobby. She is survived by her brother: Michael F. Hobby, Sr. Cross Hill, SC;...

Charles William “Bill” Durham Jr.

Charles William “Bill” Durham Jr.

November 11, 2020

Charles William “Bill” Durham Jr., 79, of Pelzer, SC passed away at home on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. He was born Sunday, July 6th, 1941 in Pickens, SC to his parents, the late Charles William Sr. and Edna Thompson Durham. Bill will be missed by his siblings, Frances Rogers, Jack Carter Durham and Tony Ray Durham. He was...