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Lynn I. Swanger
May 18, 2020
Lynn I. Swanger, 54, of Greenville, SC, passed away on May 18th, 2020. Lynn was married to Ken Swanger on February 15th, 1990; they were married 30 years. Lynn was co-founder of The Oath with husband Ken, where Lynn was vocalist and drummer. For 35 years they toured up and down the east coast before retiring from music in 2017....
Lena Willis Smerdon
May 18, 2020
Lena Willis Smerdon, widow of the late Raymond F. Smerdon Sr., passed away Monday , May 18th, 2020 in Greenville, SC. She was born Saturday, October 28th, 1950 in Greenville, SC. She was also predeceased by her parents, the late Henry Ingram Sr. and Louise Frances Stroud Willis. Lena lived most of her life in Travelers Rest, SC. Lena was...
Lynn Holdsworth
May 18, 2020
Lynn Holdsworth, a longtime resident of the Greenville area, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18th. Born on August 20th, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Earle Parncutt and Gladys Betty Parncutt (nee Davison,) Lynn was educated in Philadelphia and New Jersey schools then pursued a degree in Business Management at Rutgers University. She worked in various...
Brenda Kay Downer
May 17, 2020
Brenda Kay Downer,49, passed away on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital at 10:20 am. She was born Tuesday, July 28th, 1970 in Greenville, SC to her parents, Frank and Annie Mae Burton Downer. She was a graduate of Greenville High School. Along with her parents, Brenda will be sadly missed by her twin daughters, Katelin and Kimberly...
Alan Stewart Gill
May 16, 2020
Alan Gill, 70, of Piedmont, South Carolina passed away May 16, 2020. He was the son of Roger Lowell and Martha League Coleman Gill. Survivors include his wife of the home Katie Gill, his children; Jessica Aultz, Samanantha Duncan, Tristan Gill, and Lindsay Gill, he is survived by one brother, Ross Gill, and six grandchildren. Alan was of the Baptist...
Mrs. Frances J. Roper
May 15, 2020
Frances J. Roper Travelers Rest, South Carolina Frances J. Roper, 89, wife of the late Vernon G. Roper, passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Greenville County Frances is a daughter of the late Donahue and Luella Whitaker Davidson. She was a member of Taylors Church of Christ. If you knew Frances J. Roper you knew...
Kenneth "Ken" Nielsen
May 13, 2020
Kenneth Nielsen Greer, South Carolina Ken Nielsen, 81, husband of Nancy Nielsen, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Oakleaf Village. Born in Brooklyn, New York a son of the late Birger and Ella Nielsen, Ken is a member of Disciples United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard Reserves and the United...
Gene Galen Soult
May 12, 2020
Gene Galen Soult Gray Court, SC Gene Galen Soult (68) is the son of Wayne Arthur Soult and Thelma Irene DeWalt Soult. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Rumsey Soult, his daughters, Rebecca Soult Burnett (her husband Todd Mathew Burnett) and Elizabeth Soult Bennett (her husband Michael Logan Bennett), his three grandchildren, Lea Catherine Bennett, Brownlee Kate Burnett, and...
Jason Ralph Tucker
May 12, 2020
Jason Ralph Tucker, 40, of Easley, South Carolina passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at his home. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina but spent most of his life in the Pickens and Easley area. Jason was a laid back kind of guy that loved to make people laugh. But Jason also fought most of his life with diabetes...
Brian Edward Owen
May 12, 2020
Brian Edward Owen, 49, of Honea Path, SC passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020. The family invites all who knew and loved Brian to accompany them Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at 2pm for his Funeral Service at the First Baptist Church of Honea Path.
James Theodore Queen
May 11, 2020
Jame Theodore Queen, lovingly known by all as Ted, was born October 14th, 1967, he passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Ted was predeceased by his father, Billie Queen and his niece, Alyssa Burkett. Left to remember him are his mother, Joyce Mosley; his siblings, Don Queen and Susan (Aaron) Escritt; his niece, Danielle (Taylor)...
Phillip "Jim" Aytes
May 10, 2020
Phillip T. Aytes Travelers Rest, South Carolina Phillip “Jim” Aytes, 64, husband of Virginia “Ginny” Gilreath Aytes, passed from this life Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home. Born in Harriman, Tennessee he is a son of the late Gene T. Aytes and the late Betty Collins Aytes. Jim was partnered with Wayne Dalton in the construction industry and loved...
Earl L. Brooks
May 10, 2020
Earl L. Brooks 57, of Greenville, SC passed away Sunday, May 10th. He was born Sunday, March 3rd, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to parents, the late Jim J. and Barbara Ladd Brooks. He is survived by his daughters, Miranda Reilly and Rachele Brooks; his four grandchildren and four brothers, Thomas Brooks, Jim Allen (Judy) Brooks, Mike Brooks and Mark Brooks....
Thomas "Tom" Morgan Anderson
May 9, 2020
Thomas Morgan Anderson Simpsonville, South Carolina Tom Anderson, 76, passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his home. Born in Martinsville, Virginia he is a son of the late Dexter Goad Anderson and the late Lena Rose Nale Anderson. To know Tom was to understand his passion for all things related to being a sportsman, including but...
Carol Jon Youngblood
May 8, 2020
Carol Jon Youngblood 45, of Greer SC - It is with great sadness in our hearts that we, the family of Carol Jon Youngblood, announce that this precious soul passed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on May 8th, 2020. Carol is survived by her caring son, Lex Youngblood, her adored husband, Brian Jordan, her cherished parents, Thomas...
James Russell Blanton
May 8, 2020
James Russell Blanton, of Greenville SC passed away on Friday May 8th, 2020 at the age of 83 after a long illness. Born Nov. 5th 1936 in Shelby NC, he was the son of the late James Columbus Blanton and Leila Stamey Blanton. He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. He retired as a wholesale car salesman. Previously he...
Irene Carter Bazzle
May 8, 2020
Irene Carter Bazzle June 30, 1929 – May 8, 2020 Irene Carter Bazzle, 91, of Duncan SC, entered into glory peacefully, Friday May 8, 2020 at her residence. A native of Colleton County, SC, a graduate of Walterboro High School, and later retired from JP Stevens and Ryan’s Restaurant. Irene enjoyed spending time with her family, reading her bible, enjoying...
Robert J. Bowers
May 6, 2020
Robert J. Bowers was the most thoughtful and generous soul. His love was unwavering and his support constant. He and Rosemary shared over 60 years together and held hands in loving devotion of each other right to the very end. He was humble yet proud of his military service to our country as well as his many years of service...
Donald Robin Howard
May 5, 2020
Donald Robin Stone Howard passed away on May 5th, 2020, he left behind his beloved wife, Debra Trammell Howard; his son, David Scott Howard (Jennifer); his daughter, Brandy Bryant Metcalf (Gary); and 6 Grandchildren. He was a Glazer for 20 plus years.He loved building projects with wood work.
Richard Michael Rooney
May 5, 2020
Richard Michael Rooney born February 15th 1950 passed away on 5/5/2020 at his residence. Richard was the son of the late Richard and Anita Rooney. Richard is survived by two sons Christopher Rooney and Shawn Rooney and two sisters Diane Lange and Meredith Rooney. Richard also has 10 grandchildren that he loved more than anything. Richard was an avid Braves...
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