Life Tributes

James Wilburn Gentry

James Wilburn Gentry

March 15, 2015

James Wilburn 'Jim' Gentry, 87, died peacefully at his home off Highway 11, north of Travelers Rest, early Sunday morning, March 15, 2015, following a brief illness. Mr. Gentry, who was self-employed, was the widower of Anne Owen Gentry.  Their son Bruce predeceased them. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Jack Anderson of Travelers Rest; one grandson, Ash...

Patricia Harper McAbee

Patricia Harper McAbee

March 15, 2015

Patricia (Pat) Harper McAbee, 79, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015.  She was in declining health for several years and is now at rest with the Lord. Surviving is her husband of 61 years, Harry McAbee, her son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Nancy McAbee, her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Ray Robinson.  She is also survived by her brother, Johnny...

Barbara Ann Cauthen

Barbara Ann Cauthen

March 13, 2015

Barbara Ann Cauthen Easley Barbara Ann Cauthen 62, passed away March 13, 2015. Born in Greenville, SC on May 6, 1952. She was the daughter of Claude and Georgia Jones. Surviving are her husband of 13 years, Earl, a son Billy Fulbright & Jessica Smith, a daughter Misty & Jimmy Marchbanks, two granddaughters, Hailey and Reagan, and her siblings Jack...

Jared Michael Williams

Jared Michael Williams

March 13, 2015

Jared Michael Williams, age 35, went to be with our Lord on March 13, 2015 at 10:20PM.  He passed at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, SC, after a 12 day illness.  He is survived by his mother Pamela Haynes, step-father Steve Haynes and father Glenn Williams, a brother Derek Williams, a sister Crystal Moore, 4 nephews and 2 nieces.  Services...

Cecil J. Hendricks

Cecil J. Hendricks

March 11, 2015

Cecil J. Hendricks Greenville Cecil J. Hendricks, 52, passed away March 11, 2015.  Born in Seneca, SC on Aug. 26, 1962. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Cynthia; a son, Shawn Davidson; a daughter, Natasha Turner; and seven grandchildren, Katlynn, James, Jordan, Aubri, Max, S.J., and Mason.  Services will be held Fri. March 13 at Cremation Society of SC-Westville;...

Jerry Kefalas

Jerry Kefalas

March 11, 2015

Jerry Kefalas, 85, passed peacefully at Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 11, 2015.  Jerry was the son of the late John S. Kefalas and Evangeline Kefalas.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joyce Cannon Kefalas. Jerry was a retired Lt. Col. from the US Air Force.  He was a veteran of the...

Geraldine Morton Sponaas

Geraldine Morton Sponaas

March 9, 2015

Geraldine Morton Sponaas died on March 9, 2015 at NHC Mauldin. Geri was born March 15, 1922 in Muskegon, Michigan, and was the last surviving child of Benjamin and Mildred (Whelpley) Morton. She was the widow of Magnus Sponaas, whom she married in 1940. After raising their family in Muskegon, she and Magnus lived in Mobile, Alabama for nine years...

Norma Faye Johnson

Norma Faye Johnson

March 8, 2015

Norma Faye Johnson, 53, passed away March 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice Johnson. Survivors include her daughters Tracy, (Donnie), Tawanya (Allen), and Trina (Kody), 6 grandchildren and her sisters Jackie, Charlotte, and Elaine. She was predeceased by a sister Rosie. Norma is survived by so many family and friends that loved her dearly....

Robert Eugene Parker

Robert Eugene Parker

March 3, 2015

Robert Eugene Parker, 70, passed away on March 3, 2015. Surviving are his beloved wife, Donna Diana Land Parker; five children, Sharon Parker, Robert Parker, III, Lauren Parker, Billy Joe Parker, and Joshua Parker; three children raised in the home, Mitchell Slatton, Zachery Slatton, and Dalton Wilson; five step children, Wayne Wilson, Krystal Wilson, Camille Wilson, Carmen Wilson, and Kricket...

Wayne Brock

Wayne Brock

March 2, 2015

Wayne Brock Curtis Wayne Brock, 60, of Williamston died Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home. Born November 28, 1954 he was the son on the late Curtis and Betty Brock.  He is survived by his wife, Rita of the home; two daughters, Amanda (John) Friar and Jennifer (Steve) Carraway both of Williamston; and three grandchildren, Skye, Wyatt and Laney....

Louis William Brummer

Louis William Brummer

March 2, 2015

Louis William Brummer Greenville, SC Louis W. Brummer, 97, died on March 2, 2015. Born in New Britain, CT, he graduated Newton, MA High School and Bowdoin College, ME (1939).  A dedicated community leader, he is remembered for his vision, generosity and love of family.  A true gentleman, Lou enjoyed people, nature, books, music and problem-solving. Lou married Ruth M....

Sharon Lee Whitten

Sharon Lee Whitten

March 1, 2015

Sharon Lee Whitten, 75, passed away March 1, 2015.  Born in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Juanita Hampton Boggs.  Sharon was retired from the US Postal Service, and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Surviving are six children, Robert Whitten, Beth Whitten (Deb Reese), Ragan Marling, Stan Whitten (Lisa), Nita...

Chazsten Noah Freeman

Chazsten Noah Freeman

February 28, 2015

Chazsten Noah Freeman Piedmont Chazsten Noah 'Chaz' Freeman, 24, died February 28, 2015. Surviving are his parents, Marcus and Angie Elgin Freeman; three sisters, Amy Rena Sutherland, Shawna Marie Mitchell, and Trista Dawn Jones; two nephews and seven nieces; and grandparents, Francis and Olene Freeman. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Thurs., Mar. 5 at Landmark Baptist...

Edith Inez Gibby

Edith Inez Gibby

February 16, 2015

Edith “Inez” Gibby, 92, of Greenville, SC left this earth on February 16, 2015. Born in Greenville on March 2, 1923, she was a loving wife, mother, sister, fifth generation grandmother and retiree of St. Francis Hospital. She is survived by a sister, Bobbie Cisson, a brother, Ray Scarborough, daughter, Helen Collins, Grandchildren; Tena Fleming, Cheryl Goelz and Joey Collins....

Ruth Buchanan

Ruth Buchanan

February 15, 2015

Ruth Buchanan, passed away 2/15/2015. A memorial service will be held 3PM Saturday at Kingdom Hall, 300 East Belvue Road, Taylors, SC 29687. $(document).ready(function(){ });

Ronnie Kear

Ronnie Kear

February 15, 2015

Ronnie Kear, 63 passed away on Feb 15, 2015. He was the son of the late Elmer Kear and Alsada Ray Kear. He was pre deceased by Sheila Kear. He is survived by two children Sabrina Barbare and Tony Kear of Greenville, SC also two grand children Brandon Barbare and Madison Kear. Also surviving are two brothers Conley  and Doyle...

Barry Jay Barton

Barry Jay Barton

February 13, 2015

Barry Jay Barton, 58, beloved husband of Kathy Hinson Barton, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2015. Born in Greenville, Barry was a son of the late James Cleveland and Anne Nell King Barton.  He was a member New Life Baptist Church, and a retired electrician. Surviving in addition to his wife of 20 years are two...

Annie Drake

Annie Drake

February 13, 2015

Annie Mae 'Nancy' Drake, 87, of Greenville and widow of Olin G. Drake, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 13, 2015. Born in Inman, SC, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jefferson and Sarah Caroline Turner Lee. Mrs. Drake was a member of City View First Baptist Church and a 1945 graduate of Parker High School....

Kevin Howell Boutelle

Kevin Howell Boutelle

February 9, 2015

Kevin Howell Boutelle, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away February 9, 2015 and will be sadly missed.  He was born  November 23, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is preceded in death by  his father, William Howell and by his stepfather, Winston Boutelle. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 42 years, Jamie Boutelle, daughter Melinda Boutelle, mother,...

Margaret Louise "MeMe" Hudson

Margaret Louise "MeMe" Hudson

February 8, 2015

Margaret Louise 'MeMe' Hudson, 85, widow of Allen J. Hudson, passed away on February 8, 2015.  Born in Fountain Inn, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Sarah Isabelle Alexander Hughes. Surviving are five children, Jerry Hughes, Louis Hudson, Jeff Hudson, Mark Hudson, and Vickie Kernells; 18 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.  Predeceased...