Life Tributes

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...

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;...