Life Tributes
Donald LLoyd Markle
November 9, 2020
Donald Lloyd Markle, age 84, of Greer, SC, formerly of Kalamazoo, MI went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was the son of the late Arloe and Theresa Markle of Kalamazoo County, MI. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Helen Jane Markle, who recently died on August 2, 2020. Donald is survived...
Thomas John Swirles
November 9, 2020
Thomas John Swirles, “Papa Tom” 90, husband of the late Evelyn Swirles, passed from this life Monday, November 9, 2020 at The Foothills Presbyterian Community in Easley. Mr. Swirles was born in Riverside, Canada a son of the late John and Thelma Swirles. He was a Christian, a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War,...
Betty Jean Stephens
November 9, 2020
Betty Jean Stephens, 74, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away November 9, 2020. Born in Wheeling, WV. she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thorn. Survivors include her children: Mike Stephens, Howard Stephens, and Jennifer Hill, seven grandchildren also survive her. Betty loved nature, and cats.
Karen Austin
November 8, 2020
Karen Austin, 73, of Piedmont, South Carolina passed away November 8, 2020. Born in Buffalo, New York she was the daughter of Francis Kiley and Wynfred Engle Kiley. Karen grew up in Silver Creek. Survivors include her children; Maynard (Kim) Irish, and Patrick (Marianne) Pearson, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husbands, Thomas Austin, and Phillip...
Margareta Leni Rigdon
November 7, 2020
Margareta "Margie" Rigdon, 86, joined the love of her life; David Rigdon, in heaven on November 7th. Born in Nuemburg, Germany; she witnessed incredible changes to her country. She was proud of her German heritage and equally as proud of becoming a US Citizen in 1967. She was a loving and devoted Mother to Ronnie Rigdon (Melanie Brown) Simpsonville, Dianne...
John "Tommy" Earnhart Jr
November 7, 2020
John "Tommy" Thomas Earnhart Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020, after a long battle with Lupus. He was the beloved son of the late John and Jeanette Earnhart born on September 21, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC. John is survived by his loving, dedicated wife Lynne Bradham Earnhart and best friend B.B. Also, surviving was his daughter Ann...
Lydia Anne Emery
November 7, 2020
Mrs. Lydia Anne Emery, 73, of Greenville, SC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 7th, 2020. She was born Wednesday, January 29th, 1947 in Travelers Rest, SC to her parents, the late Edward Ellison and Mary Lois Stockton Stroud. Lydia will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 35 yrs, Mr. John Garvin Emery as well as her daughters, Charlotte...
Mary Alexander Davis
November 7, 2020
Mary Alexander Davis, 79, wife of the late James Arnold Davis, passed from this life Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her home. She is a daughter of the late Mert and Louise Alexander and was of the Baptist Faith. As a devoted mother Mrs. Davis always put her family before herself, and was known as the foundation of her family....
Lisa Michelle "WuWu" Gault Bridges
November 7, 2020
Lisa Michelle “WuWu” Gault Bridges passed from this life on Saturday, November 7th, 2020, while sleeping in her family home. She was 52. Born in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Lisa was one of three daughters to the late Joseph “Papa” Murphy Gault Jr. and Jerry “Nanny” Frances Gault. Survived by her beloved husband, Chris Bridges and daughter Kirstie, Lisa leaves a...
Debra Elaine Kneece
November 6, 2020
On Friday, November 6th, 2020, Debra Elaine Kneece, 56, of Piedmont, SC passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 20th, 1964 in Greenville, SC to her parents, the late Ervin Gambrell and Barbara Lollis. Debbie will be sadly missed by her sons, Chris Kneece, Michael Kneece and Stephen Kneece; her siblings Donna Stargel,...
Ruby Kathleen Cox
November 5, 2020
Ruby Kathleen Cox, 68, of Greenville, SC passed away Thursday, November 5th, 2020. She was born in Greenville, SC, Tuesday, August 19th, 1952 to her parents, the late William Edward Gordon and Ruth Hewins. She will be missed by her beloved companion of 30 years, Mr. James “Henry” Gray, as well as her family, her daughter Rolanda Cox; her grandchildren,...
Kathy Helen Wells
November 2, 2020
On Monday, November 2nd, 2020, Kathy H. Wells, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 55. Kathy was born on Friday , October 29th, 1965 in Tillamook, Oregon to her parents, Allen and Roselyne Henache Evans. Her father Allen was a Chief Master Sargent in the United States Air Force and retired in Sumter,...
Douglas Leon LeCroy
November 1, 2020
Douglas Leon Lecroy, 84, of Walhalla, SC, passed away at his home on November 1, 2020. He was the beloved son of George F. LeCroy and Jessie Edwina Deal, born on December 9, 1935, in Walhalla, SC. Douglas was married to the late Clarene Hunnicutt LeCroy. He has left behind his children: Lisa Ridge, Jeff LeCroy, Kathy White, Eric LeCroy,...
Woodrow Donald Boulware
November 1, 2020
Woodrow Donald Boulware, 82, of Union South Carolina passed away November 1, 2020. Born in Chester, South Carolina on March 4, 1938, he was the son of Curtis Boulware and Emma Estelle Hudspeth Boulware. Donald was predeceased by his wife Annette and his siblings: Carl, Curtis, James, Louise, Frances, Paul, Howard Ray, Virginia, and Gene. Donald is survived by three...
Genola Kay Pridmore
October 30, 2020
Genola Kay Pridmore 58, a “Good Christian Lady” of Greenville, SC, left us Friday, October 30th, 2020. She was born Friday, January 27th, 1962 in Gary, Indiana. Kay’s lovely smile will be sadly missed by her sons, Craig Ledbetter and Zack Pridmore; her mother, Dottie Kay Cloer; her 2 grandchildren; her siblings, Trish Shackelford, Randy Childers, and Melody King (Tommy);...
James "Jim" Rawlinson
October 30, 2020
James "Jim" Darrin Rawlinson, 55, of Greenville South Carolina passed away October 30, 2020. Born in Indianapolis Indiana he was the son of James Culver Rawlinson and Edna June Johnson Rawlinson. Survivors include his wife Kimberly K. Martin, his sister Pamela Rawlinson, his sister-in-laws Bonni Bishop, Lisa Holdenberg (Henry), and Sue Wysocki. His stepdaughters: Karolyn Dicken (Josiah Dicken) and Becca...
Joseph A. Lawson
October 29, 2020
Joseph A. Lawson, 48, went home to be with the Lord on October 29,2020. His devotion to God, his family, friends, and The Clemson Tigers filled his life and everyone that knew him with love and light. Joe was born to the late Hoyt Eugene, Sr, and Ellen Mae Lawson in Greenville, SC on January 9, 1972. Joe is survived...
Kenneth James Swanger
October 28, 2020
Kenneth James Swanger, 56, of Greenville, SC, passed away on October 28th, 2020. Kenny was co-founder of The Oath with wife Lynn, where Kenny was lead guitarist, vocalist, and bassist. For 35 years they toured up and down the east coast before retiring from music in 2017. Kenny is the beloved son of mother Sandy Barks and mother-in-law Carol Ingle....
Brian Ellis Bean
October 27, 2020
Brian Ellis Bean, 45, of Greenville, South Carolina passed away on October 27, 2020. Born in Hendersonville, North Carolina he was the son of William B. Bean and Linda M. Bean. Survivors include his sister and brother and law, Susan Bean Candee (Michael), one nephew Bennett Candee, he is also survived by his special Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. He...
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