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Baby Miracle Avana Seymour of 121 Camden Dr. Piedmont,SC passed away August 12, 2020 at Prisma (GHS) hospital.

Surviving are her parents Essence Brown and Quan Seymour; her twin Amira Seymour of the home; her brother, Y'mir Seymour of the home; grandparents Phedra Brown of Travelers Rest,SC, Octavia Seymour of Piedmont,SC and Patrick Byrd

Funeral Service Thursday August 20,2020 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Enell Bruton passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Prisma (GHS). 

 Surviving are 3 daughters Debbie Bruton of the home, Charlene Bruton of Lyman,SC and Angela Bruton of Greer, SC; one sister  Jerry K. Bruton of Inman, SC; 5 grandchildren a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation (walk-thru): Thursday, August 13, 2020, 1:00- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651 

Service (Family Only): Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651

 Minister Trina Darlene Glover Rice of 107 Kemper Lane Greer, SC died Sunday August 9, 2020 at her residence. 

 Minister Rice is survived by her loving and devoted husband Arthur Junior Rice (June-bug) of 36 years, her four daughters Articka Rushaud LeFrancis Rich, Auzenas Xavier Jeter, Elizabeth Alexandra Rice, Megan Amber Rice, two sons Terrance Syvodda Glover, Sr. and Fernando Hermilo Robinson; grandchildren, Sequoia Glover, Terrance Syvodda Glover, Jr., Aimee Zier Rice, Auree Kylon Rice, Ayah Christian and Imani Butler; great-granddaughter, Lotus A’mirai Glover; goddaughter, Cassandra Rice; sister, Ann Denise Glover; Aunt, Lou Jessie Moore; great-aunt, Rosetta Simms; aunt, Iva Jean Rice. 

Funeral service: Woods Memorial Park, 863 Gap Creek Rd., Greer, South Carolina Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12 noon

Mrs. Willie Brown McBee of 304 West Rd. Travelers Rest, SC passed away Friday July 31,2020 at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. 

She leaves to cherish fond memories, her only son William Douglas McBee of Mauldin, SC, two daughters Rose Mary McBee of Travelers Rest, SC and Valerie Denise (John)  Burnside of Travelers Rest, SC and her precious grandchildren Kevin Lamont Jackson Jr., Portia Rania Hunter, Hannah Elisabeth Burnside, Heather Melissa Burnside, William McBee, Selani McBee, Cory (Jamie) Hill, AJ (Ashley) Hill, Stasha Hill, Nine great grandchildren, Brinn, Jayden, Cameron, Bryson, Briana, Savana, Ashton, Bennie, Jayven and a host of many relatives and friends, 

Mrs. McBee‘s Graveside Services is Saturday August 8, 2020 11:00 am Mountain View Memorial Park 7 Duncan Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Mattie Rine Richey Styles 91, formerly of 801 W. Washington St., Apt. 14-C Greenville, SC died Monday July 27,2020 at Southpoint Health and Rehab.

Surviving are two daughters, Rosenna Ballenger of Spartanburg, SC and Mary Jane Sullivan of Greenville,SC; ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation: Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 1:00- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, Greenville,SC

Funeral: Monday, August 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the chapel 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

ATTENTION: ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASK IN ORDER TO ENTER THE FACILITY.

Carolyn Wright Fair of 800 S. Main St. Greer, South Carolina died Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.

Surviving are her daughter Gwendolyn Aiken of the home;two granddaughters Erica(Brad) Henry of Piedmont, SC and Shereka(Michael) Williams of Columbia, SC; one brother Douglas( Renee') Gaither of Stone Mtn. Ga.; two sisters, Shirley Wright-Jackson of Greenville,SC and Mary Genise( Victor, Sr.) Gardner of Taylors, SC one sister -in-law, Ellen Wright of Taylors, SC: 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

Graveside Service: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm at The Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651 

Baby Girl Aasuni Dior Carson born June 22, 2020 died July 24, 2020. Surviving are her parents Ayanna M. Neely and Ryan C. Carson; Grandparents, Shannon Carson, Rachel Neely, Mallery Carson (Bertha Carson) and Gary Williams, Sr.; aunts Brittany N. Cox, Mallerie L. Carson, Logan D. Carson, Indya Neely, Jasmine Williams and Carnise Williams; uncles Zachary Hill and Gary (lil Gary) Williams; other relatives and friends

Service: Tuesday July 28, 2020 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Service ( immediate family only) 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Burial: Babyland in Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651

Benjamin Stanley Hunter died on Saturday July 11, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are two sisters, Katherine Carter and Sharon  Denise Camm both of Greenville, South Carolina.

Services are complete

Ralph Goldsmith formerly of 1208 Hampton Ave. Ext. Greenville, SC died Saturday July 18, 2020 at Alpha Health and Rehab Greer, SC

Surviving are two sisters: Mildred Booker and Elouise Teague both of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Charles Toliver, Jr., Johnny Miller and Otis Goldsmith all of Greenville, SC

Service is complete

Sarah E. Lake formerly of 414 Crosby Circle, Greenville, SC departed this life on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Southpoint Health and Rehab. Greenville, SC

Surviving are a sister, Cora Anderson of Travelers rest, SC; brother Eugene Lake of Greenville, SC; devoted nieces Dietra Miles and Stella Chrisitian both of Greenville, SC; a host of other nieces, nephews other relatives and friends

Visitation: Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 1:00pm-5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Service Monday, July 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St. Greer,SC 29651

Mr. Quincy L. Smith of 75 Mall Connector Rd, # 110, Greenville, SC of died July 9, 2020 at his residence.

Quincy leaves to cherish fond and loving memories, his mother, Theresa A. Smith of Greer, SC; father and stepmother, Melvin and Sandra Agnew of Wellford, SC; one son Nicholas Smith of Oklahoma; two brothers, Darius Smith of Greer; Travis Miller of Spartanburg, SC; three sisters, Shayla (Tyrone) Dodd of Duncan, SC; Latoya Agnew of Duncan, SC; Tiffany Benson of Wellford, SC; Maternal Grandmother, Juanita Smith of Greer, SC.; five God-brothers, James Cox Jr. of Greer, SC, John Snoody of Greer, SC, Ad Cierra of Oklahoma, Triston Haley of Oklahoma, Marty Miller of Taylors, SC; His fiance Jonna Jordan of Oklahoma; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

Visitation - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Funeral Service - Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 1:00pm

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Service -Greer Chapel, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Mr. Willie Reece Wiggins, Sr. of 449 James J. Newman Blvd. Lyman, SC died July 6, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his daughter Elisa K. Wiggins of the home; one son Willie Reece Wiggins,Jr. of the home; grandchildren, Kimberly Wiggins, Breanna Wigggins, Willie Reece Wiggins,III,Tyrone Gaither,Jr. and Breyonna Wiggins.

Viewing Thursday, July 16, 2020, 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Funeral, Friday, July 17, 2020, 11:00am at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651

Joe Leonard Hall Sr., departed this life on Sunday July 5, 2020 at Spartanburg hospice. 

Surviving are two daughters, Tina (Jonathan) Metcalf of Duncan, SC and Lisa Jones of Spartanburg, SC; two sisters Sarah (Richard) Martin of Campobella, SC and Elzadie Canty of Spartanburg, SC; three brothers, Jimmy Hall, Judson Hall, and Ralph Hall.

Viewing is Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00pm - 6:00pm  

Funeral is Thursday,  July 9, 2020 at 1:00pm 

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, South Carolina 29651 

 In Lieu of  flowers send donations to:

Upstate Family Funeral Services (Joe Leonard Hall, Sr.) 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651 

Susan Ann Cephas departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. 

She leaves to cherish loving memories, her children, Yolanda Williams, Darrell Wardell Jr. (Felicia Langley),
Candace Wardell (Frank Boyd), Derrick Wardell (Nicole Wardell) Dion Cephas, Niya Cephas; siblings, Brenda Brown, Nancy Mathis, Clarence Mathis, Waddell Mathis, Willie Mathis and a host of family and friends. 

Viewing is Thursday July 9, 2020 from 1:00pm -5:00pm

Funeral is Friday July 10, 2020 12:00 noon 

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, South Carolina 29601

Willie Joe Martin of  411 Ansel St. Greenville, SC died Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Surviving are a daughter, Tiffany Martin of Laurens, SC; a son, Derrick Martin of Laurens; three sisters, Alice Gary of Greenville, SC, Lillian Martin of Charlotte, NC and Peggy Martin of Clinton, SC two devoted nephews, Jerry and Terry Gary both of Greenville, SC

Visitation(walk thru) Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601 

Funeral: Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

The family is at 237 Alameda St. Greenville, SC

Raymond William “Rainbow” Talley of 308 Earle St. Greenville, SC died Wednesday, June 17, 2020. 

Surviving are his sister, Elaine "Carolyn" Johnson of Travelers Rest, SC; one brother, brother Thomas James “Tiny” Talley, Jr. of Travelers Rest, SC; a niece and nephew reared in the home April Q. Talley Sanders (Tyrone) and Jamar Talley (Courtney)

A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

The family is at 308 Earle Drive, Greenville,SC

Ronald Newman was born in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on June 4, 2020 in Greenville, SC.
His Graveside service is Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 11:00 am at Brown Eternal Gardens, 

Elm Street, Greer, South Carolina  29651

Marvin Mitchell died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. 

Visitation (walk through) Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from 1:00 until 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Service,  

502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651  
Graveside Service Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Cedar Grove Baptist Cemetery, 109 Elmer St, Greer, SC 29651

Lee R. Sloan formally of 377 Loop Street Greenville, SC, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 6 Piney Rd, Greenville, SC.
Mr. Sloan was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. He served as Deacon and a choir member. He was also a Mason and had been employed by Star Paper Company for over 30 years.

Surviving is a son, Lee Roy Sloan, Jr.; sister Effie Johnson of Washington, DC; his companion Lottie Clark of Greenville, SC; caregiver Annie Brooks of Greenville,SC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, June 12, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00 (walk through) in the Greenville Chapel

Service Saturday, June 13,2020 at 2:00 pm in the Greenville Chapel, both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601,

Darrin Nesbitt passed away on Wednesday, 

May 27, 2020. 

Funeral arrangements are complete. 

Paul Mead Hunt IV of 294 Mt. Lebanon Church Road Greer, South Carolina passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are complete

Karen Lee Gray passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in her home at 58 Lower Crest St., Zirconia, North Carolina.  

Funeral arrangements are complete. 

Mary Drummond passed away peacefully from heart failure on May 23, 2020 at South Point Rehabilitation Center - McCall Hospice House in Greenville, SC 

Viewing / Walk-Thru  Friday, May 29, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00pm 

Funeral is Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:00pm 

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Service,  502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Burial immediately following at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 201 Jordan Rd, Lyman, SC 29365 

Emma Abraham formerly of 120 Blassingame Rd., Greenville, SC departed this life April 25, 2020 at Prisma Health North Greenville, Travelers Rest. She was born June 21,1935 in Abbeville, SC to the late Ervin and Trudy Crosby. 

Ms. Abraham loved the Lord and was a committed member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Greenville.

Emma was preceded in death by her children, Deborah Gray, Ineece Abraham; brothers and sisters; Clarence Crosby, Rosella Richey, Ethel Acker, Ruby Bowens, Melvin Crosby, Albert Crosby, Geneva Ferguson, Louise Stovall

Ms. Abraham is survived by one daughter, LeVone Collins of Greenville, SC; one son, Robert Abraham of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. 

Viewing is Friday, May 22, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.
Funeral is Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 3:00pm

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services -Greenville, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC 29601

Burial will take place at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street,

Fredrick Dion White, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 27. 

He is survived by his mother, Angie H. White; father, William F. White of Spartanburg; two brothers, Reshod (Emily) Hughes of Greenville, S.C., Quinta Cash of Mauldin, S.C., a step brother, Chad (Mia) Pierce of Taylors, S.C., one sister Veronica Hughes (Lamar Ludy) of McLean, VA; three aunts, Daisy Tate, Pearl Hughes, Louise Norman all of Spartanburg, SC and three uncles John Hughes of Spartanburg, SC., Arthur White of North Carolina and Glenn White of Florida.

Viewing (walk-thru) is Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 1:00-5:00pm

Funeral Service is Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:00pm 

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601.

  Stephanie Wilson-Madden passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Services are complete. 

 Elizabeth Wood passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her home 218 South Calhoun Street in Greenville, under Wren hospice care.
Services are complete.   

Mrs. Willie Maude Waller of 125 Haviland Ave. Greenville, SC died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence.

Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline(John) Sullivan of Easley,SC;three sons, Jackie(Kyong) Waller of Simpsonville,SC, Leon Waller of Killeen, TX and Gregory Waller of Greenville,SC; two sisters, Ida(Eddie) Ryan of McCormick, SC and Mildred(James) Drummond of Greenville,SC; one brother Johnnie Callahan of Richmond,Va; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

Visitation (Walk Through) on Monday, May 11, 2020 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC

Graveside on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, South Carolina

 Mr. David Chandler of Greenville died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memory many family and friends. Services for Mr. Chandler are complete.   

 Mrs. Tonia Davida Whitner of 403 Portsmouth Drive Greenville,SC died Wednesday April 22, 2020 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband Eric Whitner of the home; mother, Dorothy Gash of Georgia; four daughters, Jasmine Bowen, Teyonna Taylor, Antonia Bowen and Shaniya Whitner all of Greenville, SC; one son, Ziyon Whitner of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Bobbie Jean Suber of Greenville,SC,Barbara Nesbitt of Easley,SC, Tamara Bowen of Georgia and Rachel Bullard, New Orleans; one brother, Grayson Bowen of Greenville, SC and three grandchildren

Visitation (walk through) Monday, April 27, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville,SC

Funeral Service Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at  2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC in the chapel

Ms. Shirley Anne Cannon of 20 Mayfield St. Greenville, SC died Saturday at St. Francis Hospital(Downtown) 

Surviving are her twin daughters Stacy and Tracy Cannon of Greenville, SC; two sisters Betsy Cannon and Christine Lomax both of Greenville, SC and six grandchildren

Visitation (walk through) Wednesday, April 15,2020 Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington

Ave. Greenville, SC from 1:30 until 5:00

Graveside Service: Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:00 pm in Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St. Greer, SC

Mrs. Irene "Michelle" Moore of 2504 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, SC died Tuesday March 31,2020 at her residence.

Surviving are her husband Craig Moore of the home: one son Darryl (Courtney) of Texas; three sisters

Tamara Persons and Deidrea Chapman Glover both of New York and Wanda W. Williamson of Virginia; three brothers Randy Williamson, Arthur Williamson and Terrick Persons all of New York.

Graveside service Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 3:00pm at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651 (Immediate Family Only) 

Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of 5300 Augusta Road, Greenville, SC died April 1,2020 at McCall Hospice House Simpsonville,  SC. 

Viewing is Friday, April 17, 2020,1:30 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC 

Funeral Graveside service (Immediate Family)

Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11:00 am
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

2208 Beaverdam Road
Williamston, South Carolina 29697

  Mr. James  Edward Jackson of 120 Goodwin Drive, Taylors, SC passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Prisma GHS.

James is the son of the late Earl Lee Jackson and Annie Mae Hardy Jackson. 

Surviving are his mother Annie Mae Jackson of the home; two brothers, Willie E. Jackson of Taylor's, SC and Micheal D. Jackson of Greer, SC; sister  Barbara Ann Jackson of the home; two nieces, Tiawan Mosley and Kimberly Ballenger; three great-nephews  Cody Mosley, Aden and Ashton Ballenger; one great niece, Gracie Ballenget

Viewing is Friday, March 20, 2020, 1:00pm - 8:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services- Greer, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 

Funeral service is Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 

Interment will take place at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651

 Joyce Marilyn Hunter of 104-B Lily St., Greenville, SC passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. 

Funeral service Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601

Interment Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651

 Norman 'Bud" Sullivan of 111 Henry died Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are his sister Joanne Sullivan of Greenville, SC; two brothers Leroy Sullivan of Greenville and Horace( Sharon) Sullivan of Huntersville, NC

Funeral Service: Friday, March 13, 2020, 3:00pm at Kingdom Assembly Restoration Church,  

114 Old Grove Road, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673

Benjamin "B.F." Jenkins of Greer, passed away on March 2, 2020. 

Surviving are a sister, Shirley (Benny) Brown of Flint, Michigan; granddaughter, Felicia (Jesse) Johnson; grandson Roosevelt "Tiger" (Giselle) Moore; son Ricky McCoullough all of the home; Grandkids of the home Antarious Johnson, Asjuwon (Nicole) Johnson, Ayannia Johnson; Daughter, Brenda Mills of Greer; son Ronald Mills of Columbia; Grandkids, Renee (Mickey) Rice of Lyman, Robin (Terry) Jones of Mauldin; Douglas (Debbie) Mills of Laurens, Deidra Mills of Greer, Ebonnie Mills of Greer and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other relatives.

Viewing Saturday, March 14, 2020, 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC

Funeral service Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Lisa Renee "Pearl" Brown, 56 of 12 Hammett St. Greenville,  SC died Tuesday February 25,2020 at her residence.

Surviving are a daughter Lisa L. Brown of Greenville, SC; two sons Marcus D. Brown and Jaguar L. Black both of Greenville, SC; one sister Jackie Gatewood; one brother John T. Gatewood; two granddaughters Shamya Wood-Brown and Marquala McMahan

Visitation: Friday, March 6, 2020 1:00 -5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville

Funeral: Saturday, March 7, 2020 3:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville. 

The family is located at 29 4th Avenue in Judson. 

Mrs. Kathy A. Todd of Greer passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina 

Surviving are her daughter, Charlene Y. Hayes of Columbia, SC; one son Demetrius J.(April) Young of Greer, SC; five sisters, Betty Todd, Lottie Sue Johnson and Brenda Reid all of Greer, SC Judy Styles of Simpsonville ,SC and Mary (Booker) Dillard of Montgomery, Alabama; one brother, Curtis(Rachel) Reid of  Berea, SC ; four grandchildren and one great grandchild

Visitation is Friday, February 21, 2020 from 1:00 -7:00pm 

Funeral is Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:00pm 

Both services will take place in the chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651

 Mr. William Henry Robinson of 103 Willow Road, Greer, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home under the care of Agape Hospice.  

Surviving are his wife Frances Austin Robinson of the home; one son Derrick Robinson of Greer, SC; Six grandchildren; Three great grandchildren; five sisters-in-law two brothers-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation: Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 1:00- 7:00 at  Upstate Family Funeral Services,Greer

Funeral Services: 2:00 pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 in the Chapel -Greer

Burial: Brown's Eternal Gardens

Mr. Fred Junior Gantt of 410 Apt.# A-1 Sulpher Springs Road, Greenville. SC died January 23, 2020 at his residence. 

Surviving are a son Defravry Gantt of Greenville, SC; one daughter, Ashlee Gantt of New Mexico; one sister, Daisy Chandler of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Robert Gantt of Greenville,SC; 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren

Visitation: Friday, February 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Upstate Family Funeral Services of Greenville

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 12:00 noon in the Upstate  Family Funeral Services Chapel - Greenville

Mr. Julius Marvin McDonald of 132 Forest St. Wellford, SC died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Surviving are his wife Abelene M. McDonald of the home; two sons, Julius A.(Melandie) McDonald of Augusta, Ga. and Corey (Lorie) Fuller of Spartanburg, SC;

one sister, Clementine Glover of Wellford, SC; two brothers, Ronald McDonald of Wellford, and Horatio Robinson (Mary) of NewPort News, Va.; twelve grandchildren

Funeral: Saturday, January  25, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Fountain of Life Baptist Church, 2540 Freys Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Visitation: Friday, January 24, 2020 from 1:00 -7:00pm at Upstate Family Services - Greer, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Mrs. Lorene Smith Dennis of 220 Biblebrook, Apt.# 37, Greer, South Carolina, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the home of her niece. 

Surviving are a son, James Earle Dennis of Welford, SC; two sisters, Bobbie Jean Burnside of Travelers Rest, SC., and Belinda Clarke of Greer, SC; three brothers, Freddie M. King and Darryl King both of Greer, SC and Isaiah King of Canton, N.C. 

Visitation is Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm 

Service is Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC  29651.

Interment to follow at Brown Eternal Gardens, Greer, SC.

The family is at the home of Mrs. Bobbie Burnside, 1019 Pine Log Ford Rd., Travelers Rest, SC