Life Tributes
Mary Lang Olson Edwards
September 13, 2021
MARY LANG OLSON EDWARDS, of Greenville, died suddenly at her home on Sept. 13, 2021. She grew up in Clemson. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Agnes Scott College in 1966 and later a Masters's and Ph.D. in biology from Clemson University. She taught biology for many years at Erskine. She was a bright light to all who knew her...
Cora Mae Smith
September 13, 2021
On Monday, September 13th, 2021 at 9:45 pm, Heaven’s Gates opened to welcome Mrs. Cora Mae Smith for her homecoming. She was born on Thursday, March 27th, 1947 in Greenville, SC to her parents: the late William Buster and Mary Rebecca Landreth Simmons. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 38 years, Mr. Samuel Frank Smith; her...
Penny Klein
September 13, 2021
Penny Klein was born on March 7, 1927, in Marietta, Ohio. On that same day, she gained a twin sister, Ginger who remained her soul mate for life. Penny was raised in the Akron, Ohio area and had a challenging childhood that included life in the Summit County Children’s Home and a brief adoption as a toddler. Despite all of...
Fred Ronald Lanning
September 12, 2021
Fred Ronald Lanning, Sr., 74, of Greenville, passed away on September 12, 2021. Born in Greenville he was the son of the late Fred Lanning and Bertha May Finley. Survivors include his wife of the home Sharon Lanning, his children: Ronald (Georgia) Lanning, Connie Owen, and her fiance - David Sloan, Adam (Jennifer) Lanning, and Lisa Purvines,Grandchildren: Shay (Daniel) Arledge,...
Vivian Frances Bornhoeft
September 12, 2021
Vivian Frances Bornhoeft was born in Fox River Grove IL on August 11, 1920, and died at The Woodlands at Furman in Greenville SC on September 12, 2021. Her parents, whom she lost at the age of three, were Frances Skala and Edward Konopasek. After growing up in Chicago, she moved to Mt. Prospect IL in 1943 with her husband,...
John L. Mortali
September 12, 2021
John L. Mortali, of Aiken, South Carolina, left this world on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of 26 years to Laurie Palmer Mortali. John was preceded in death by his father John L Mortali, his mother Mary Mortali, his brother-in-law Kenneth P. Kaminsky Sr., and step-son Richard R. Campbell. John was born in West Haven, Connecticut...
Dori Garrick Fields
September 12, 2021
Dori Garrick Fields, 59,. Dori passed away at home on Sunday, September 12th, 2021. She was born in Columbia, SC to the late Asbury and Sarah Shorter. Dori leaves behind three daughters, Courtney Wilbanks, Audrey Garrick (Kristina), Kayla Garrick; and one son, Connor Garrick; numerous grandchildren, Charlie, Layla, Jack, and Hattie Wilbanks, Kaelynn and Sarah Ledbetter, Scarlett Irby, Gracie and...
Carl Hugh Thompson
September 11, 2021
Obituary for Carl H. Thompson On September 11, 2021, Carl H. Thompson, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at 87. Carl lived a fulfilling life, impacting many along the way. He was born in Derry NH, the son of the late Carl Oliver and Mildred Reardon Thompson. Carl, also known as "Pete or Peter", served in the Korean War...
Ronald E. Jenkins
September 10, 2021
Ronald E. 'Ron' Jenkins, born May 8, 1946, peacefully passed on September 10, 2021. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ellison and Willie Ruth Rhodes Jenkins. Ron is survived by his wife, Manette Lang Jenkins of Greenville; two daughters, Samantha Pittman of Ware Shoals, and Tonya Jenkins Eddleman and husband David of Fountain Inn; a son, Christopher Jenkins...
Susana C. Patterson
September 10, 2021
On Friday September 10th, 2021, Susana Patterson went to be with our Lord. She left behind in this world her beloved husband, Donald Patterson Sr.; her beautiful children: Kimberly Patterson, Donald Patterson Jr. (Monica) and Ashley Patterson; her grandchildren: Angela Boiter, Alyssa Boiter and Kaylyn O’Flanagan; her sister Leila O’Flanagan (Mike)of Washington State; her sisters-in law Debra Nalley and Melissa...
Daniel Bruce Henderson
September 9, 2021
Daniel 'Danny' Bruce Henderson passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Danny was preceded in death by his mother Mae Drue Henderson; and one brother, Donald (Donnie) Henderson. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph (Deborah) Henderson of Bonifay, Florida, and Jimmy Henderson of Panama City, Florida; and his sister, Brenda Lovelle of Cold Springs, Texas. He...
Jimmy Wayne Payne
September 8, 2021
Jimmy "Wayne" Payne, 69, of Greenville, SC, passed away on September 8, 2021, surrounded by his family and best friend. He was raised by his grandparents the late Henery Lee and Sally Payne in Greenville, SC. Wayne graduated in 1970 from Parker High School. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years Margie Payne, son Keith Payne, grandchildren Jesse-Lee...
Edith Virginia McCollum
September 8, 2021
Edith Virginia McCollum, age 89, of Easley, passed away peacefully at Easley Baptist Medical Center on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Edith was born on October 19, 1931, to Bessie Mae and Hovie Stephens. Edith was a retired textile worker and enjoyed spending time with her pride and joy K-9 companion, Ginger. Edith is survived by a sister, Nancy Johnson, her...
Deborah Kay Conner
September 8, 2021
On Thursday, September 9th, 2021, Deborah Kay Conner went home to be with the Lord. She leaves behind her husband, Mark Conner; her siblings: Tracy Howard, Judy Woodruff, Leroy Hartley and Beverly Raville; her children: Daniel Hartley, Charity Zucchi Busbin and David Zucchi; her 10 grandchildren and her 5 great grandchildren.
Jesse Shawn Bradberry
September 8, 2021
Jesse Bradberry went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. He was born on Friday, June 30th,1972, he was primarily raised in Piedmont, South Carolina. Jesse spent most of his time riding motorcycles, rodeoing, hunting and fishing. Jesse was known to never see anyone for less than what their character was. Always making family and friends wherever he...
Bobby Dean High
September 8, 2021
Bobby Dean High, 81, of Boiling Springs, passed away on September 8, 2021. Born March 10, 1940, he was the son of Susan Mary Elizabeth Lancaster and Hugh Evans High. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann High, one Daughter, Laura High Peterson (Dave) his Grandchildren; Tripp Peterson and Eliza Peterson, and his Beloved dog, Alley. He is also survived by...
Richard Earl Chance
September 7, 2021
On Tuesday, September 7th, Richard Earl Chance, 68, of Spartanburg, SC, loving Husband, Dad, Papoo, Brother and Friend, went home to be with the Lord. Richard was born September 21st in Mobile Alabama and lived there until joining the US NAVY in 1972 where he served for seven years as a Radioman on the USS MACDONOUGH. Richard loved Jesus with...