Obituaries
Kate Rice Greenwood
Mary Katherine (Kate) Graybeal Rice of Greenwood, SC, wife of Dr. William T. Rice, died February 12, 2019 after a brief illness.
She was born in the Little Laurel community of Creston, NC to the late Arthur Garfield and Nancy McCoy Graybeal. Kate loved the mountains and people of Ashe County, and spent time at her homeplace every year of her life. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Rice was a graduate of Riverview High School, Lees-McRae College, and Lees-McRae-Grace...
Mary Katherine (Kate) Graybeal Rice of Greenwood, SC, wife of Dr. William T. Rice, died February 12, 2019 after a brief illness.
She was born in the Little Laurel community of Creston, NC to the...
Alex Garner Greenville
Alex Charles Garner, 30, of Greenville, died Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Born in Evansville, IN, he was the son of Carl Garner (Shannon) of Simpsonville and Bonita Garner of Greenville.
Alex was an Eagle Scout and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and worked for Jennings Dill Mechanical Co.
In addition to his parents, Alex is survived by a sister, Alicia Roberts (Jordan) of Easley; grandparents, Delbert and Emma Lou Norman of...
Alex Charles Garner, 30, of Greenville, died Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Born in Evansville, IN, he was the son of Carl Garner (Shannon) of Simpsonville and Bonita Garner of Greenville.
Alex was...
Elaine Cox Simpsonville, SC
Elaine Marie Cox, 77 of Simpsonville, passed away surrounded by all six of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, February 16, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Sulo and Sadie Mackey.
Elaine was a member of Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Ashtabula, Ohio. She was a most loving, caring mother and grandmother. She loved to cook and shop for her grandchildren. They were the joy of her soul.
She is survived by six children, daughters, Barbara L. Karbacka,...
Elaine Marie Cox, 77 of Simpsonville, passed away surrounded by all six of her children and grandchildren, Saturday, February 16, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Sulo and Sadie...
Betty Knight Greenville
Betty Sue Bridges Knight, 89, loving wife of Bobby Knight, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Fostina Black Guthrie Parker. Betty retired from JP Stevens, Dunean Plant.
In addition to her husband of 20 years, she is survived by three daughters, Cathy Boosinger, Janice Baker (Ron) and Debbie Grant (Tommy); 5 grandchildren, Bobbi, Jaime, Jennifer, Paul and Michael; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews....
Betty Sue Bridges Knight, 89, loving wife of Bobby Knight, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Fostina Black Guthrie Parker. Betty retired...
Ruth Julian Simpsonville, SC
Ruth Phyllis Rabine Julian, 74, wife of James Julian of Simpsonville, passed away, Saturday, February 16, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. E. F and Myrtle Rabine.
Ruth was a faithful member of The Carpenter’s Chapel. She was a devoted wife who loved her family especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her loving husband of 57 years, she is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Julian (Warren) Perry, Phenix City, Alabama, Jackie Julian Greenville; two sons, Rex L....
Ruth Phyllis Rabine Julian, 74, wife of James Julian of Simpsonville, passed away, Saturday, February 16, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. E. F and Myrtle Rabine.
Ruth was a faithful...
Lurline Jordan Simpsonville, SC
Lurline Vaughn Jordan, 91, widow of W.J. Jordan, Jr., of Simpsonville, died peacefully Feb. 16, 2019.
Born in Taylors, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Edna Wilson Vaughn and Luther Austin Vaughn.
She is survived by two children; son, William Lamar Jordan (Deborah); daughter, Carolyn Jordan Moore, (Claude Love Moore, Jr. deceased); five grandchildren, Jennifer Stipp (Derrick), Bridget Baker, William Jacob Jordan, III (Stephanie), Claude “Trey” Love Moore, III and...
Lurline Vaughn Jordan, 91, widow of W.J. Jordan, Jr., of Simpsonville, died peacefully Feb. 16, 2019.
Born in Taylors, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Edna Wilson Vaughn and Luther Austin...
Kathryn Eoute Greenville
Kathryn Clymer Eoute, 91, of Greenville, widow of Rev. Norman Confer Eoute, Sr., passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at her residence.
Born in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mae Schultz Clymer. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in in Religion from Bob Jones University. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Eoute served as her husband’s secretary at Faith Baptist Church for many years. She also served as the organist and Sunday school teacher...
Kathryn Clymer Eoute, 91, of Greenville, widow of Rev. Norman Confer Eoute, Sr., passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at her residence.
Born in Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late...
Pansy Greenlee Taylors
Pansy Greene Greenlee, 83, wife of Bob C. Greenlee, of Taylors, died Friday, February 15, 2019.
Born in Caldwell County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Hiram Ira and Frances Bolick Greene.
Pansy was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church, the Sonshiners Group at the church, and the Women’s Missionary Union. She greatly enjoyed cooking, gardening, and delivering for Meals on Wheels.
In addition to her loving husband, Pansy is survived by two daughters, Lila Boynton (Jim) and...
Pansy Greene Greenlee, 83, wife of Bob C. Greenlee, of Taylors, died Friday, February 15, 2019.
Born in Caldwell County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Hiram Ira and Frances Bolick...
Deb Clyburn Taylors
Debra “Deb” Higgins Clyburn, 62, wife of Frank Clyburn, of Taylors, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Born in Pleasanton, CA, she was a daughter of Kathleen Cavanaugh Higgins and the late David Higgins.
Deb was a family nurse practitioner for Prisma Health, Upstate, who devoted her life to women’s health for over 35 years. She earned two Masters degrees from Clemson University.
In addition to her mother and loving husband of 42 years, Deb is survived by two daughters,...
Debra “Deb” Higgins Clyburn, 62, wife of Frank Clyburn, of Taylors, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Born in Pleasanton, CA, she was a daughter of Kathleen Cavanaugh Higgins and the...
Zona McGuirt Greenville
Zona Bennett McGuirt, 90, widow of The Reverend William Austin McGuirt, of Greenville, died Monday, February 11, 2019.
Born in Nashville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Buoie L. and Floy Taylor Bennett.
Zona was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She earned a Master’s degree from Emory University and was a professor at Georgia State University for 45 years.
Zona is survived by a son, Kevin McGuirt (Tammy) of Greer; and three grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew, and Emma...
Zona Bennett McGuirt, 90, widow of The Reverend William Austin McGuirt, of Greenville, died Monday, February 11, 2019.
Born in Nashville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Buoie L. and Floy...
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