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2017 Obituaries

Brandon Ray Waters


Brandon Ray Waters, 28, of 1128 Lake Cunningham Road died December 20, 2017. He was the son of Tina Costa Waters and Phillip Ray Waters. He enjoyed doing iron work. Brandon was preceded in death by a Grandmother Betsy Waters and Uncle Jerry Waters.

Brandon leaves to cherish his memories his parents, children Desiray Nicole Waters and Derek Ray Waters; one half brother Owen Dale Waters; Grandfather Jimmy Ray Waters; Grandparents Robert Joseph Costa and Peggy Costa; two Uncles Robert( Marlana) Hensley and Greg Waters; Aunts Jackie Collins and Ledeanna Waters; one nephew Kaleb Byers; a host of other cousins, family and friends.

Graveside services where held Saturday December 23, 2017 2pm at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Greer

Willie Lee Barton

 
Willie Lee Barton,81, widower of Patsy A. Barton died Sunday December 17, 2017.
He was a son of the late Ernest and Edna Barton. Surviving are Randolph(Sandra) Downs, Linda Kinard, Willie J. Downs, Ernest Downs and Michael (Gail) Barton. Eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also a sister Earnestine H. Williams.

He was laid to rest at Brown Eternal Gardens Greer 

Emma McEntire

Emma McEntire, died on December 4, 2017. She was married to the late George McEntire, Sr. Emma was a loving, caring, generous woman who loved her family and friends. She served sixty years on the usher board at the Lower Shady Grove Baptist Church.

She enjoyed spending time with those she loved and cherished making lasting memories with them through the years. 

Emma embraced every part of her life and thrived just being in the company of her children and many grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter Jacqueline McEntire, brother, Theodore Roosevelt Williams Jr.

Emma leaves to cherish her fond memories, five children, George McEntire Jr. of Greer, SC, Robert (Theresa) McEntire of Startex, Teressa (Carl) Thompson of Lyman, SC, Thomas (Collette) McEntire of Simpsonville, SC, James (Keisha) McEntire of Union, SC. 18 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. Siblings, Sallie (Kent) Fields of Spartanburg, SC, Susan Williams of Wellford, SC, John Thomas (Esther) Williams of Spartanburg, Tommy (Linda) Williams of Spartanburg, Daniel (Dorothy) of San Antonio, TX, Franklin (Joanne) Williams of Spartanburg, Eugene (Marlene) Williams of Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy Williams of Wellford, SC and God-Sister Betty Todd of Greer, SC.  

Alfreda Elaine Moss Cohen

Alfreda Elaine Moss Cohen


Alfreda Elaine Moss Cohen, died on December 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Winfred Moss, Sr. and Elizabeth Ballenger Moss. She was a loving and caring woman of God. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. Sher was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina.   Alfreda loved to sing for the Lord, and was a member of the church choir and Reverend Jerry Jones Choir.  She was also an Eastern Star.
Alfreda was a hard worker who provided for her family. Friends and family say she was always full of strength and life and loved by many. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kawana LaVelle Cohen; siblings, Cynthia Hyatt, Julia Moss and Frank Rector.
Alfreda leaves to cherish her fond memories three daughters, Karren Sewell, Kimberly (Patrick) McCullough, Kelmedia Nichelle Moss, all of Greer, SC; Six Grandchildren, Dektric (Tonya) Sewell of Irmo, SC,  Zuri McCullough, Keianna Alexander , all of Greer,SC,  Taji  Sewell of Greenville, SC, Kala Alexander of Greenville, SC, Taia Sewell of Columbia, SC;  Five Great-Grandchildren ;and Siblings, Omega “Mickey” Golden of Sumter, and Winford (Charisse) Moss, Jr. of Taylors, SC. 

Nathaniel Freeman

Alfreda Elaine Moss Cohen

Nathaniel Freeman


Mr. Nathaniel Freeman, 70, died on December 2, 2017 at Lake Emory Post-Acute Care. He was the son of the Late Nathaniel Freeman and Betty Lou Cunningham. Nathaniel was of the Baptist faith, and never met a stranger. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  Nathaniel was the first to graduate from his immediate family. He enjoyed singing and dancing. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Freeman.  Nathaniel leaves to cherish his fond memories five children, Natalie Freeman of Simpsonville, SC, Runay Freeman, George Freeman, Nathaniel Freeman all of Greer, SC, Jay Dillard of Greenville SC; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five siblings, Margie Nesbitt of Anderson, SC, Major Freeman, Thomas Freeman, Mary Lindsey all of Greenville, SC., Doris(Morris)Drummond of Welford, SC. Aunts Eva Goldsmith of Detroit, MI, and Melissa Smith of Atlanta, Ga. 

Sandra J. Brown

Alfreda Elaine Moss Cohen

Nathaniel Freeman

 Sandra J. Brown

Miss Sandra Jane Brown, of Greenville, SC, was born on May 30, 1952 in Travelers Rest, SC to Hattie Ruth Hunt Brown and the late Calvin Brown, Jr.  She was a member of New St. Luke UMC.  She was a graduate of Washington High School.  She loved to read and do puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Brown; grandparents, Calvin and Callie Brown, Lenorad and Winnie Hunt.  The Lord called her home on November 25, 2017.Sandra is survived by a loving mother, Hattie Ruth Brown; brothers, Harry Brown, Sam(Elaine) Brown, and Steve Brown of Travelers Rest, Calvin Brown of Greenville, Melvin (Jewell) Brown of Greenville; two sisters, Teresa (Rickie) Young of Travelers Rest, Vera (Stoney) Snoddy of Travelers Rest; one uncle, Joe V. Hunt of Miami, FL. Host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friendsFuneral Services for Ms. Sandra J. Brown will be held Sunday, December 3, 2017,2pm at New ST Luke United Methodist Church 250 Pine Log Ford Rd Travelers Rest, SC  


 Troy Barbare
Greer 
Memorial service for Troy Barbare Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel. 

 

Clinton Cox
Greer
Mr. Clinton Stancel Cox know to family and friends as Chuckie was the son of the late Newport Cox and Alliese Hawkins Cox.
Chuckie joined Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class if 1969. He retired from Taylors Elementary School Greenville County School District where he was loved dearly by faculty and students. Chuck was also loved in the community by anyone he came in contact with. He loved to laugh and loved to make others laugh by telling jokes. He will be greatly missed by all. 
Left to cherish his memories is a brother Lee Cox(Ruby), a sister Patricia Cox Drummond both of Greer, SC; a sister Elizabeth Gail Cox Clark (Rev. Leon) of Greenville, SC; a special friend of 32 years Daisy Alridge of Greenville, SC; a god daughter Shannon Dawkins of Duncan, SC two special cousins that were like brothers, Donald Cox of Taylors SC and Ulysses Murray of Greenville, SC a best buddy Hosea Holloman of Greer, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Funeral Services for Mr. Clinton Cox were held Saturday December 2, 2017, 2pm  at Maple Creek Missionary Baptist Church,  Greer ​

​Joe Lewis Anderson
Spartanburg
Mr. Joe Lewis Anderson, 67, of 723 Pleasant Brook Court, died November 10, 2017. Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Emma Hunter Anderson and George Washington Anderson. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survived by his significant other Lottie Sue Johnson; daughters Sherita Rector and Lavern Austison; sons Tony Williams, Ray Wilkie and Roy Wilkie; sister Dorothy Anderson; brothers George Anderson, Marshall Anderson, Danny Anderson; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Viewing and Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Viewing is at 11:00 AM until time of service. Service is at 2:00 PM. Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greer. 

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Mary Helen Griffin
Greer
Mrs. Mary Helen Griffin, 82, of 209 Springs St. died October 25, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Viola Brooks. Mary attended Lincoln High School and was employed with Steel Heddle for over 25 years. She was the owner of Flowers by Nana. She is preceded in death by son, John Griffin; brother, Thomas James Brooks; sister, Betty Brooks Barksdale.
She is survived by her husband, Reece Griffin Jr.; sister, Rev. Edna McKinney; brother, Michael (Deborah) Brooks; sons, Butch (Rose) Griffin, Wayne (Dalisa) Griffin, Ronald (Gloria) Griffin, Reggie (Kim) Griffin; daughters, Gail (Donald) Campbell of Chicago, Beverly Hackett, Valerie (Stanley) Burnette, Deborah (Tim) Mansell.
Funeral Services were held Monday October 30, 2017, 2 pm at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. 

 

 Troy Barbare
Greer 
Memorial service for Troy Barbare Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel.



 

Carol Elizabeth Kilgore
Greenville
October 7, 1954 - October 12, 2017

Carol was born to Eugene Rogers and Betty Jean Clowney. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Lord and savior. She later became a member of Long Branch Baptist Church. Carol was a woman of strength and love. She was loved by everyone. She was known for her nurturing and kind spirit. She will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Services will take place at Long Branch Baptist Church. 




2016 -2017

 

​Troy Harold Barbare Sr,             October 13, 2017

Carol Kilgore                                    October 12, 2017

Robert Kennedy                               October 1, 2017

Kevin Bruster                              September 30, 2017

Bessie Kelly                                   September 30, 2017

Sherry Thompson Davis               September 24,2017

Betsey Water                                September 20, 2017

 Jeff Hunt                                      September 17, 2017

Roy Alex Turman                        September 17, 2017

Isaac "Duke" Lee Montgomery        August 28, 2017

Larry Donnell Garrison                         August 6, 2017

James Edwards Williams                       August  2017

Emmer Katherine Brown Walker     June 28, 2017

Nellie Sue Salters                        June 21, 2017              

Jimmy Thomas Robinson          June 20, 2017

Gloria J. Bonaparie                     October 23, 2016 

Annie Kelly                                 October 8, 2016 

Majuster Owens                         October 6, 2016 

Joeseph Lomax                          September 24, 2016 

Denise Kinard                            September 19, 2016 

John Martin                                 September 11, 2016

Lloyd Henson, Jr                         August 31, 2016

Carol Dianne Granger Mack        August 27, 2016

Michael David Wright                   August 27, 2016

 Willie James Anderson                August 26, 2016

Sylvia Garrison                            August 26, 2016              

Roy J. Holbrooks                        August 25, 2016

Geneva McGowens  Reeder      August 10, 2016

Wanda M. Downs                       August 1, 2016

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