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Keith Cooke Rutherford
May 9, 2023
Keith Cooke Rutherford (62) passed peacefully on May 9, 2023. Keith was born July 24, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia to Kyle K. Cooke and Ruth Woods Cooke Thorn. She leaves behind a loving husband of 62 years of marriage, James Rutherford. She also leaves a son behind a Timothy Allen Rutherford and two grandchildren Bailey and Connor. Keith attended...
Jeananne Metskas
May 9, 2023
On May 9th, 2023, Jeananne Metskas left us to be with the Lord. Jeananne fought her brain tumor over the last year-and-a-half with such incredible grace and maturity. She might have been fighting a losing battle, but you would have never known it. That joy, peace, and inviting spirit never left her as she fought. Despite her losses along the...
Francisco Santos Rivera
May 9, 2023
Francisco Santos Rivera (Papi) passed unexpectedly on May 9, 2023, at the age of 68. Francisco was born on March 9, 1955, to Andrea Rivera Gonzales and Ramon Santos Otero in Monrovis, Puerto Rico. Francisco moved to Massachusetts when he was 18 years old to better his life. Francisco had an impressive work ethic. He worked for twenty-plus years at...
John Robert Ingram
May 8, 2023
John Robert Ingram, age 79 of Greer, SC, passed away on May 8 th 2023 peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Cancer. John was born on October 19th 1943 in Denver, CO and at 9 days old was adopted by his loving parents Robert and Lucille Ingram. After graduating from his home town Fowler High School, John...
Kathy E Patterson
May 7, 2023
Kathy E. “KP” Patterson 69 of Greenville SC passed away peacefully on May 7 2023. Formerly of Charleston WV . Beloved daughter she was preceded in death by her parents William “Bill” Neary and Gertrude (Meadows) Neary. She is survived by her two cherished daughters Katherine “Kati” Patterson and Karen Patterson. Her dearest siblings Douglas Neary of NC, James Neary...
Sandra Link Busbee
May 7, 2023
Sandra Link Busbee, 76, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her McCormick home surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born October 20, 1946 in McCormick, South Carolina to Wilbur and Elizabeth Link. She grew up attending McCormick county schools and graduated from McCormick High School in the year 1964. Sandra married George “Butch” Busbee in June of 1968....
Earnest Allen Ellenberg
May 7, 2023
Earnest Allen Ellenberg, son of the late Norwood Cleveland Ellenberg and Jessie Jeanette Snyder, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Zachary Scott Ellenberg. Earnest is survived by his siblings Rita Black (Gene), Jeff Ellenberg (Debbie), and Rachael Woodall (Dennis); and several nieces and nephews. Earnest will...
Scott Bradley Brewer
May 7, 2023
Scott Bradley Brewer, a beloved resident of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on May 7, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on April 5, 1959, in Matoaka, West Virginia, to the late Elwood Roscoe Brewer and Alfreda Louise Hubbard. Scott was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Phillip Brewer, who will be deeply missed. Scott leaves...
James Dwight Donald
May 6, 2023
James Dwight Donald, 64 passed away surrounded by his loved ones on May 6th, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. Dwight was born on July 16th, 1958 to James Albert Donald and Eunice Celeste Donald in Greenville, South Carolina. While attending Woodmont High School, Dwight earned 9 varsity letters in various sports. After Dwight graduated high school in 1976, he went...
Oliva Mayo Martinez
May 6, 2023
Con gran tristeza, anunciamos la partida de Oliva Mayo Martinez, de 86 años, residente de Greenville, SC, quien falleció el 6 de mayo de 2023. Oliva nació el 28 de junio de 1937 en Medellín, Colombia, hija de Manuel Salvador Mayo y Maria Jesus Martinez. Oliva fue precedida en la muerte por su esposo Lucas Fidel Jiménez y sus hermanos:...
Dennis Lee Briggs
May 5, 2023
Dennis Lee Briggs, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, in Easley, South Carolina. Born on July 2, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina, Dennis touched the lives of many around him. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his wife, Cynthia, whom he was married to for 30 years, and their children, Kristopher Briggs and Ryan Duncan....
Pamela Elizabeth O'Shields
May 4, 2023
Pamela Elizabeth O’shields went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her step-father Milton Myers. Pamela is survived by her mother, Nettie Elizabeth Myers; her two daughters Tasha Leopard and Erica O’shields; her siblings Johnny Powell and Bryan Powell (Rebecca); 2 grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. Pamela was a...
Dylan Alexander Meece
May 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dylan Alexander ( Alex) Meece, who left this world May 4, 2023 at the age of 26. Alex was born on December 2, 1996 in Greenville, SC. Alex was a beloved fiancé, father, son, brother, grandson and friend. He is survived by his fiancée, Madison Kimble; daughter, Delilah Faye;...
Patricia Ann Dove
May 4, 2023
Patricia Ann Dove, 75, of Greenville, SC died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Bon Secours St. Francis in Greenville after a short illness. She was born in Chester, SC and educated in the Chester Schools. She worked in the mills as a spinner and in the plastics industry. She was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Dove. She is survived by...
Richard Bruce Gilreath
May 3, 2023
(December 24,1947 - May 3, 2023) Richard Bruce Gilreath, known by all as Bruce, of Fountain Inn, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Prisma Health Hospice Care. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James W. “Jay”Gilreath and Dana W. Gilreath. Bruce graduated from the University of South Carolina, received a Master’s degree in...
Deborah Holcombe Smith-Medlin
May 3, 2023
Deborah Holcombe Smith-Medlin, 78, of Travelers Rest entered the Kingdom of God on May 3rd, 2023. She was born December 26th, 1944 to Hattie Lela and Osborne Holcombe. Deborah taught her family to be brave, loyal, and kind. She was charismatic and never met a stranger in her life. Her door was always open and her pitcher was always full...
Frances Jewell Paris
May 3, 2023
Frances Jewell Paris, 78, of Travelers Rest, passed away Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Sulphur Springs Rd in Greenville, SC. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Theron and Geneva Ward Parker. Predeceased by her three sisters, Louise (Hub) Morgan, Hazel Mullinax and Went Bridwell. Survived by John Paris and...
Stella Luella Bogle Bratcher
May 1, 2023
Stella Luella Bogle Bratcher (PD/Honey) born September 20, 1951, went to her eternal home with the lord on May 1, 2023. Born in Tazewell Virginia to the late James Garland Bogle and Sallie Louise McGuire Bogle. She was of the Baptist faith. She was always a kind, caring, and loving person that enjoyed being around her family and friends. She...
Joan O Gardner
April 29, 2023
"Joan O. Gardner, daughter of the late William Alvin and Louise Bramlett Owens, died on April 29, 2023. She is survived by one son, Kenneth M. Gardner Jr., predeceased by two brothers, Bill and Gene, and four sisters, Jayne, Sara, Mary, and Mildred. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley. A private...
Jerry Robert Hardy
April 29, 2023
Jerry Robert Hardy, 83, of Central, SC went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Clarence and Lizzy Mae Hardy. Jerry was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Bigham. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Hardy; his children, Teresa Robinson, Al Hardy, and Karen...
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