Life Tributes

Jerry Helen Painter

Jerry Helen Painter

April 13, 2015

Jerry Helen Painter, 79, widow of Jimmy Leroy Painter, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2015.  Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late George Washington and Minnie Jane Holt Taffer.  Mrs. Painter retired from Estes Plant, Piedmont. Surviving are three children, Jimmy Wayne Painter, Jerry Diane Thomason, and Timothy Glenn Painter; seven grandchildren and...

Billy Lee Hudson

Billy Lee Hudson

April 12, 2015

Billy Lee Hudson, 70, beloved husband of Mary Hudson, passed away at home on Sun., Apr. 12.  Born in Fayetteville, NC, he was a son of the late Carl Lee Hudson and Norma Edwards Hudson.  Mr. Hudson was retired from the Greenville County School District. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Angela Finley and Becky Williams; five...

Frances Lucille Harvell

Frances Lucille Harvell

April 11, 2015

Born on 6/18/1919 to the late Harry S. and Grace German, Frances Lucille German Harvell went to her heavenly home on 4/11/15. Though born and raised as a child in Northville, MI, the family later moved to Carleton, MI, where Frances spent most of her life. She graduated co-valedictorian of her class at Carleton HS in 1937. For several years...

Patsy Heatherly Tyler

Patsy Heatherly Tyler

April 9, 2015

Patsy Heatherly Tyler, 75, widow of Robert E. Tyler, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2015.  Born in Haywood County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Jennings Bryan and Catherine Burress Heatherly. Surviving are two daughters, Debora J. Buckner and Linda Barbare, both of the home; one grandson, Jeff Barbare and his wife Summer of...

William Stanford Patterson

William Stanford Patterson

April 6, 2015

William Stanford Patterson, 60, passed away on Monday April 6, 2015. Born June 10, 1954 in Seneca, SC he was the son of the late Herman “Pat” Patterson and Elizabeth “Betty” Patterson. He attended Greer High for a period before deciding to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Upon returning to the states he finished High school in Florence, SC and...

Robert Winston Albright

Robert Winston Albright

April 3, 2015

Robert Winston Albright died unexpectedly at home on Friday April 3, 2015.  Born April  16, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois,  Bob was the son of the late Anita Hennig Albright and John Robert Albright. Bob graduated from Athens (GA) High School in 1961 and in 1966 from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Mecanical Engineering where he was a...

James David Graham

James David Graham

March 31, 2015

James David Graham, 93, of Greenville passed away March 31, 2015. He was the son of the late Cosby Wiley and Nellie Duffell Graham. He was predeceased by his wife Edith Chapman Graham. He retired from the Greenville Water System and was a WWII Veteran. Survivors include his son Alton (Marian) Graham, and one daughter Judy (Dale) Abercrombie, 4 grandchildren,...

Jack Dempsey Kerns, Sr.

Jack Dempsey Kerns, Sr.

March 31, 2015

Jack Dempsey Kerns Sr. 89 of Greenville went to be with the Lord March 31, 2015. He was the son of the late Hamilton Y. and Virginia Ward Kerns. He is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Putman Kerns, grandson Todd Stolaas, a brother Tom Kerns, and a sister Hazel Barnes. He proudly served his country in the...

Richard Gilliland

Richard Gilliland

March 30, 2015

Richard Gilliland passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015.  He is predeceased by his father Rudolph Gurley; wife Karen Joan Gilliland; daughter Robin Gilliland; step-father Donald Morton; 2 brothers, Paul Morris and Tony Morton and grandparents, Hobart and Josephine Gilliland. Surviving are his mother, Molly Morton; 3 sisters, Anita Holloway (Lewis); Diane Morris (Tim); and Betty Stansell (Ronnie); 2 brothers,...

Michael Christian Eastergard

Michael Christian Eastergard

March 30, 2015

Michael Christian Eastergard Greenville Michael Christian Eastergard, age forty-two, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away unexpectantly at his home in Evans, Georgia on Monday, March 30, 2015. Michael was the owner of Carefree Pools & Spa. He is survived by his parents, George and Mary Eastergard;  siblings George Eastergard, Jr., Marc Eastergard, Jessica Eastergard Langefeld, and Joel Eastergard; four nephews...

Joan E. King

Joan E. King

March 30, 2015

Joan E. King Greenville, SC Joan Ellenburg King, 62, of Greenville passed away March 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Robert Fuller and Lois Spearman Ellenburg. Survivors include her companion Gustavo Morao; 3 sons, Steven Nix (Selena), Kenneth Picklesimer (Amanda), and Kevin Picklesimer (Marlena); 4 grandchildren, Chandler, Zack, Bradley, and Braden; 2 brothers, Boyd (Thelma), and Dale (Gail) Ellenburg;...

Heyward Cecil Phillips, Sr.

Heyward Cecil Phillips, Sr.

March 28, 2015

Heyward Cecil Phillips went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2015.  He leaves behind a wife, Janice Phillips; 3 children, Connie, Pam and Misty; 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. There will be a service at O'Neal Church of God on Saturday, March 4, 2015 at 4:00PM. $(document).ready(function(){ });

Elizabeth Delloree 'Dody' Holtzclaw Burns

Elizabeth Delloree 'Dody' Holtzclaw Burns

March 26, 2015

Elizabeth Delloree Holtzclaw ‘Dody’ Burns, 91, went to be with the Lord March 26, 2015.  She was predeceased by her husband, William Guy Burns; a son, William James Burns; an infant daughter; a sister, Eleanor Scott; and a son-in-law, Paul Rice. Surviving are two sons, Robert Guy Burns, Sr. (Donna) and Stephen Burns (Sharon); one daughter, Jean Rice; and many...

Charles Burkett

Charles Burkett

March 26, 2015

Charles Burkett of Greenville passed away on 3-26-15 at 4:35 p.m. He was survived by his wife Jean of 52 years. Three children Chris, Revonda and Tracy. 5 grand children and 8 great grand children. 1 sister and 3 brothers. Visitation will be Monday 3-30-15 from 7-8:30 pm at the cremation society of S.C. Westville Chapel on Whitehorse road $(document).ready(function(){...

Talmadge Brooks

Talmadge Brooks

March 24, 2015

Talmadge Brooks went to be with the Lord on Tues March 24,Son of the Late Noah and Dessie Brooks Born June 6, 1932.Survived by his wife Bessie Virginia Brooks,Eight Children,16 Grandchildren,24 Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild.The Memorial Service will be held On Saturday April 4,at Two o'clock in the afternoon at Barnett's Grove Church in Anderson at 5523...

Ray William Stewart

Ray William Stewart

March 23, 2015

Ray William Stewart Greenville Ray William Stewart, 80, entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday, March 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Ray was retired from G.E. and spent the last 20 years travelling the country and camping in his Winnebago. He was a member of the...

Marian Allen

Marian Allen

March 23, 2015

Marian (with an "A") Allen, 93, crossed the Jordan on March 23, 2015. Born December 6, 1921 to Inez and Andrew LaTourette of Flemington, NJ where she lived until graduating from high school. She married Robert Allen in June of 1940. Following her husband's death in 1987 she relocated to SC in 1992. She was a founding member of the...

Joe Dennis Weeks, Jr.

Joe Dennis Weeks, Jr.

March 22, 2015

Joe Dennis Weeks, Jr., husband of Cheryl Weeks, went home to be with his Lord on March 22, 2015. Despite becoming disabled in 1993 and having continual health problems, he had a cheerful heart. Joe was a wonderful man and a good husband, father and grandfather, and he was dearly loved by all. He is survived by his wife and...

Donald Edward Burns Sr.

Donald Edward Burns Sr.

March 21, 2015

DONALD EDWARD BURNS SR. Donald Edward Burns, Sr. went to rest eternally with his Lord, Saturday March 21st, 2015. Waiting to spend eternity with him are his wife of 42 years Pat Burns, his Daughter Tammy (Ronnie) Clark, Son Donald Edward Burns Jr. (Tonya), Grandchildren Brandie Burns, Blake Clark, Bradley Burns, Trista Clark and Great-Grandchild Sadie Clark. In addition, his...

Joel Luke Blackwell

Joel Luke Blackwell

March 20, 2015

Joel “Jody” Luke Blackwell, 67, of Greenville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 with his loving wife and daughters by his side. He was the son of the late James and Ruby Blackwell. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Hood Blackwell, daughter Chantelle and Mark Paxton, daughter Beth and Greg Brownlee, grandchildren Killian, Drayton and Hayes...