Life Tributes
Catherine Orban
December 4, 2020
Catherine Orban, age 81, of Easley, SC passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 4, 2020, after declining health. She was born in 1939 to the late Marvin and Sadie Hughes Smith. Catherine was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Russell Shank. She is survived by her children Terri Cantrell (Byron); Greg Trent Shank (Tammy); Donna Shank...
Polly "Becky" Hyde Mann
December 4, 2020
Polly “Becky” Hyde Mann, 84, formerly a resident of the Woodside Community of Greenville, South Carolina, pass from this life Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in Greenville, South Carolina a daughter of the late Silas T. Hyde and the late Mary LaHentz McAlister Hyde. Becky is survived by several nieces and nephews and was the last surviving member of her...
Michael "Mike" Anthony Pecore
December 3, 2020
Michael “Mike” Anthony Pecore, 60, of Easley, passed from this life Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home. Born in Syracuse, New York, he is a son of the late Treflis Pecore and the late Jacqueline Peo Pecore. Mike was formerly employed with Cintas. He enjoyed watching wrestling on television, collecting model motorcycles, and drinking coffee. Survivors include his daughter...
Janis "Jan" Ozolins
December 3, 2020
Janis "Jan" Ozolins, 80, of Greer, South Carolina passed away December 3, 2020. Born in Latvia, Riga he was the son of Arnolds and Vera Ozolins. Survivors include his wife of the home, Kathy Ozolins, two children; John Ozolins and Joseph Cornelio, he is also survived by four grandchildren: Matthew Ozolins, Ryan Ozolins, Tyson Cornelio, and Lucas Cornelio. Janis was...
John Michael Gilbert
December 3, 2020
John Michael "John-John" Gilbert, 45, of Easley, South Carolina passed away on December 3, 2020. Born in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of James Lonnie Gilbert and Debbie Jean Boyter. Survivors include his children: Brooke Ashley Clegg, Kennedy Alexis Gilbert, Taylor Elizabeth Gilbert, and Addison Grace Gilbert. He is also survived by a grandchild, Kayson Clegg, one brother, Tim...
Rev. Charles Edward O’Shields Sr.
December 2, 2020
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...
David Henderson
December 1, 2020
David Henderson, 66, of Easley passed away from this life on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 on his 47th wedding anniversary. Husband to Shirley, David worked as a roofer for his own company, Henderson Roofing and was an active member of Antioch United Methodist Church. David was predeceased by both of his parents, Ivan and Louise Henderson and his 2 sisters,...
Wayne Cannady
December 1, 2020
Charlton ‘Wayne’ Cannady, 57, passed away December 1, 2020 at home. Born in Clinton, Mr. Cannady was the son of the late Charlton Ray and Doris Pauline Brown Cannady. Wayne was a career auto mechanic for over 20 years in the Fountain Inn area. Surviving are his beloved life partner, Debra Walz; two children, Charlton Wayne Cannady, Jr. and Angela...
Vivian Carol Human
December 1, 2020
Vivian Carol Human, 73, of Greenville, SC passed away onTuesday, December 1st, 2020. She was born on Monday, November 24th, 1947 in Travelers Rest, SC. To her parents, the late Julius and Annie Goldsmith O’Shields. Vivian will be missed by her beloved husband, James Earl Human; her daughter Lajuna Chapin (Luke); her granddaughters, Zoey and Mackenzie Crocker (Joe); and her...
Mary Lou Ferguson
December 1, 2020
Mary Lou Ferguson, 74, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020, surrounded by her children. Born in Menominee, MI in 1946 to Joseph & Lucille Jones, she was the oldest of 3 children and deeply committed to her Catholic faith throughout her life. She spent her early years in Marinette, WI, where she walked to school...
William "Mr. Bill" George Akers
November 30, 2020
William “Mr. Bill” George Akers, 79, passed from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home with his daughters and friends by his side. Born in Napa County, California, he is a son of the late Billy Ross Akers and the late Pearl James Akers. Bill is a Veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from Vem-Co...
Kenneth Ray Pease
November 30, 2020
Kenneth Ray Pease, 63, of Seneca, South Carolina passed away November 30, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY. he was the son of Kenneth Darwin Pease and Bernice Ann Pease. Survivors include his daughter, Destiny Bowers, two brothers; Timothy Pease, and Frederick Pease, three sisters; Colleen Pease, Dawn Pytlik, and Ilene Garrison. Kenneth served in the New York State National Guard...
Stephen Steve Pratt Sr
November 30, 2020
Stephen Steve Pratt Sr., 77, Simpsonville, SC, passed away on November 30, 2020. He was the beloved son of Arnold John Pratt and Mary Cole, born in Hempstead, NY on May 31, 1943. Stephen leaves behind his cherished wife Helen Marie Pratt; children: Steve Pratt and Tracey Pratt; siblings: John Pratt and Mary Pratt. His hobbies include riding his bicycle,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fishman
November 28, 2020
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fishman, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina passed away on November 28, 2020. Born in St. Louis, MO. he was the son of Robert Allan Fishman and Nina Mae Webb. Survivors include his wife of the home, Teresa Fishman, two children; Daniel Fishman, Cassidy Fishman, and a "Bonus Son" Joseph Rainwater-Cummings. He is also survived by a sister Mary...
Barbara Elizabeth Schrider
November 27, 2020
Barbara Elizabeth Schrider, 73, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina passed away on November 27, 2020. Born in Canada she was the daughter of William Becket and Elsie Snider Becket. Survivors include her daughter, Alisha Jones, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by one brother, Robert Beckett, and her former husband, Joseph Schrider. Barbara was a property manager...
Alishia Marie Coker
November 27, 2020
Alishia Marie Coker, 41, wife of Nicholas “Nick” Robinson, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born in Spartanburg a daughter of Bessie Rochester Coker and the late Dennis Coker. Alishia was known for her love and skill of horses. Survivors include her mother, her husband Nick, six children; Krista Coker, Zachary Robinson, Zeke Robinson, Paden Robinson, Lelia Robinson...
Janice “Jan” Gayle Lawrence
November 26, 2020
Janice “Jan” Gayle Lawrence, 70, of Greenville, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 26th, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with metastic cancer. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Jan was the beloved wife and sweetheart of her surviving husband of 51 years, Rodney “Butch” Lee Lawrence; a loving and adoring...
James Albert Medlin
November 26, 2020
James Albert Medlin, 81, of Piedmont, S.C. passed away on November 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Sidney James Medlin, and Nannie Mae Landers Medlin. James was born on September 19, 1939. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 61 years, Sandra Medlin; son: Jimmy Medlin (Chel Medlin); granddaughter: Kelsie Medlin; brother: Glen Medlin; sister Juanita...
John Carroll Rushing
November 26, 2020
J. CARROLL RUSHING, age 84, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2020 at McCall Hospice House. Rushing was the founder of EZE Products, Inc., a Greenville-based chemical manufacturing business, and the Rushing Foundation, a Greenville-based private philanthropic foundation. He was also the owner of Custom Manufactured Products (a Greenville-based disposable wipes company); Indusa...
David Lee Stinnett Sr.
November 25, 2020
David Lee Stinnett Sr. of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on November 25, 2020 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. David was born September 16, 1957 to the late Jack James and Reba Guy Stinnett. In his life he drove 18 wheelers for many years where he got the nickname Rebel. When he decided he needed to be home more with...
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