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Mr. Lonnie Lee McGee, "Gee" entered into eternal life on January 29 2025 in Clinton South Carolina. He was born in Greer, SC on May 28, 1952 and was the son of the late Lonnie Lee McGee Sr. and Martha White McGee. He was also preceded in death by one brother Calvin McGee and one sister Martha Ann McGee; one Uncle James Robinson. Lonnie grew up in the Sunnyside Community of Greer, South Carolina. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Everyone affectionately love to see Gee walking throughout the community and would always see his wonderful smile. One of his biggest joys of life was supporting Greer High School. If Greer High had a football game, then you know who was lending the Coaching staff a hand. Gee loved to blow his whistle. If you did not see him on the sideline he was Interacting with people or cheering for Greer High School. Gee also loved leading the Greer High School band in parades. He was a staple in the Greer Christmas parades. In his free time, he would go to the Cannon Street Gym and watch basketball games. Lonnie was a friend to all. One of his favorite songs was Amazing Grace. One of his favorite restaurants was the Clock in Greer, South Carolina. Later in life his journey to took him to Clinton , South Carolina. He spent 12 years at the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He found new friends during his time in Laurens County. He was a strong man of faith. Lonnie would sing, preach and pray for his extended family. One of his favorite songs was Amazing Grace. Gee will be missed by the entire community. He has marched on with that praise band towards the gates of Heaven. Left to cherish his loving memories are is his aunt Hattie W. Robinson. He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of relatives and friends from the greater community.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Saturday February 8, 2025 at Maple Creek Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Brown Eternal Gardens. Public viewing will be Friday February 7, 2025 at the Greer Chapel from 1 to 6pm
Kelvin Douglas Wilson
Mr. Kelvin Douglas Wilson AKA "Beaver" entered into eternal life on January 30, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Greer, SC on February 26, 1961 and was the son of the late Willie Ed Wilson and Mary Jane Jackson Wilson. He was also preceded in death by one brother Ronald Eugene Wilson AKA "Coot". Kelvin was a graduate from Greer High School. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Greer, SC. After working at JP Stevens Mill; he started working in the restaurant business. Mr. Wilson was well known for working at Back Home Cafe in Greer, SC. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch television programs like Andy Griffith and Westerns. Left to cherish his loving memories are one brother Rickey (Barbara) Wilson of Lyman, SC; Sister Tina Wilson of Greer, SC. Aunts Betty Jackson of Taylors SC and Marsy (Mark) Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio. Nephews Carlos Jermaine Bennett of Lyman, SC and Braven Bennett of Greenville, SC. A special friend, Dora Jean Owens. He also leaves to cherish his memories, a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday February 2, 2025, at 2 pm. The service will be at Cedar Grove Baptist Church located at 109 Elmer Street, Greer, South Carolina. Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer, SC.
Mr. John Thomas Nesbitt Jr.
John Thomas Nesbitt Jr. affectionately known as “Junebug” was born
February 7, 1947 to the late John Thomas Nesbitt Sr. and the late
Willie Mae Fernandez Nesbitt in Hendersonville, NC.
He was preceded in death by three sisters; Anita Jean Nesbitt, Shirley
Nesbitt, and Gail Williams and one son; Valentino Nesbitt, and one
grandson Micheal Nesbitt.
He was employed at the former Allen Bennett Hospital. He left fond
memories of jokes and laughter he shared with those he came in
contact with.
He was married to Mozell Brooks Nesbitt for over 40 years. He leaves
to cherish his memories of two daughters, NaTricia Bennett (Timothy)
of Greenville SC and Sophia Nesbitt of Taylors SC; two sons John
Thomas Nesbitt III (Lisa) of Forest City, NC and John Jeffery Nesbitt of
Taylors SC. Three sisters; Myrtle Mae Dodd of Hendersonville NC,
Darlene Johnson (Marion) of Fletcher NC, and Magdalene Ratchiff of
Greer; two brother in laws, Eugene White of Greer SC and Fred
Williams of Hendersonville SC, a special niece Antoinette Tucker
(Ivory); nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 18, 2025, at 2 pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, South Carolina.
A public viewing will be held on Friday January 17, 2025 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer.The family is located at 12 Wynette Avenue Taylors, South Carolina
Mr. Benny Lewis Meredith
Mr. Benny Lewis Meredith affectionately known as Ben was born on May 27, 1951 to the late James Edward and Genniev Meredith in Woodruff South Carolina. He is retired from Exide Battery. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Roy Meredith, Willie Meredith, Joyce Westfield, Charles Meredith; grand son Benny Dandy.
Benny is lovingly survived by his children Bobby Lewis Meredith Jr, Benita Marie Meredith, Benny Lee Dandy, Bennisha Meredith, Angel Meredith; grandchildren, Nashea, Malica, Bobby, Julius, Celine, Remmington, Brandon, Ramya, Brielle, Jayveon, Elijah, Dallas; great grandchildren Kree, Kamari, and Karmen. Siblings: Dorothy Booker; Mattie Moates (Terry): Linda Murphy (James); James Meredith ( Irene): Janice Holley(Robert); Barbara Watt (Kenny) and Dennis Meredith. He passed away on December 14 2024 at Prisma Health Greer.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024, at 1 pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, South Carolina.
A public viewing will be held on Wednsday December 18, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer
Mrs. Hattie Bell Smith
Mrs. Hattie Bell Smith affectionately known as “Ms. B” was born on February 19, 1944, to the late Robert and Gladys Moore in Tryon, NC. She was a graduate of Bethune High School in Spartanburg County. She retired from Inman Cleaners. Her favorite color was pink.
Ms. B leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to her husband James Edward “Pete” Smith of Campobello, SC; along with her children Nancy (Gerald) Petty, of Spindale, NC, Sharon (Samuel) Petty of Forest City, NC, and Terry Smith of Campobello, Sc; grandchildren, Timale (Tonya) Petty, LaToya Petty, Samuel DeSean (Brianna) Petty; great-grandchildren, Nykeria Petty, Aleah McEntyre and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Junior, Ralph, Harvey, Margie, and Grace.
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, she gained her wings.
Funeral service will take place Sunday December 1, 2024 at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 650 Macedonia Church Rd Campobello, South Carolina. The Service is scheduled for 2pm. A public viewing will be held on Saturday November 30, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
Roy Jackson Grayson
Roy Jackson Grayson of Greenville, South Carolina was born on Saturday, December 23rd , 1944 in Reidville, South Carolina, to the late Callie Grayson Jackson and Will Smith. Roy willingly and peacefully answered God's call to end his earthly journey in the late evening of Wednesday, November 20th , 2024. He was predeceased by his mother (2014) and father, as well as his brother, John Henry Grayson (2010) and sister, Emma Henrietta. Grayson (2017).
As a young boy, Roy attended parochial schools in Spartanburg County, SC, and then later moved with his family to Greenville County, SC, where they settled. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1963. Not long after graduation, in 1965, Roy voluntarily enlisted in the military and was accepted into the United States Air Force. During his military career, he served dutifully, with the 19 th Tactical Air Support Squadron, as an Aircraft Mechanic on various Air Force bases throughout the world, including Vietnam. After six years of military service and miraculous survival during his tours in Vietnam,
Roy ended his military career, in 1971, by honorable discharge, but his service to others continued. Throughout his life, Roy eagerly served others and was well known, for his generosity and willingness to provide assistance whenever he could. In his childhood, he loved to carve wooden toys, for his siblings and others to play with. Then, in his adult years, he used his skills as a carpenter and builder to help others create, and build customized
items for their homes and businesses. He also was a skilled mechanic, electrician and plumber and was known to have the ability to make and fix anything. In addition, until his last day, he faithfully and consistently served the underserved and offered, food, clothing, shelter and money to anyone who came to him in need. In addition to his skills and generosity, Roy was also known as an extremely hard worker who took pride in every job he performed. He continued working up until a few months before his final day
on earth. Roy was most importantly a man of faith, a Christian and lover of God. His life reflected that he did all things for the glory and pleasure of his Father. He would often express that God gave him everything he had, so he in turn always sought to give of his blessings to others.
The memories of Roy’s journey on this earth will live on and be forever cherished by his surviving family, including his daughter and son: Pareasa Stevens Alonzo (Michael), Roderick Terrill Butler; his grandchildren: Akilah Butler, Kellan Butler, Roderick Butler Jr.; his brothers and sister: George Grayson, Sue Irby Davis, Robert Irby; and many nieces, nephews, additional family and close friends.
A Memorial Service for Roy will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel, on 506 Arlington
Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601.
Steven Brooks
Steven “Bird” Brooks “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me.” – John 14:1 On Friday, November 15, 2024, the Lord in His infinite wisdom called home His servant, Steven “Bird” Brooks. Born on February 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Paul Jones
and the late Narcissus Brooks Terry, Steven lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished relationships. Steven was educated at Lincoln High School in Taylors, SC, and later served as a dedicated employee at Bahn Textile for many years. Known affectionately as “Bird” by his friends, he found joy in playing pool and basketball, bringing a competitive spirit and a warm smile to those who
knew him. Steven was preceded in death by his beloved brothers Anthony Terry and Johnny Melvin Crouch, as well as his dear sister Carol Terry.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with his devoted son, Steven Andre Golden; seven loving sisters, Mozell Nesbitt of the home, Mae Troy Murry (Ronnie), Rebecca Feaster of Taylors, SC, Martha Phelps of Greenville, SC, Magaline Austin of Simpsonville, SC, Saresa Aiken of Fayetteville, NC, and Mildred Toliber of Indianapolis, IN; and three devoted brothers, Charles Terry, Lorenzo Terry, and Daryl Terry, all of Taylors, SC. Steven’s presence will also be deeply missed by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who held him close in their hearts.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 23, 2024, at 1 pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, South Carolina.
A public viewing will be held on Friday November 22, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer
Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
The family is at 12 Wynette Avenue, Taylors South Carolina
Joseph Bernard Jackson
Joseph Bernard Jackson, 60, of 9 Dobbs Street, Greenville, SC departed this Earth on October 16,2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born on November 17, 1963 in Greenville, SC.
He was the son of the Joseph Jackson Sr. and Ruthie Lee Williams
Jackson. He was a die hard San Francisco 49ers Football Fan.
Funeral services will held on Friday October 25 ,2024 at 11;30 am. The service will be at Long Branch Baptist Church on 28 Bolt St. Greenville, SC. A public viewing will be held on Thursday October 24, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville Chapel located at 506 Arlington Ave Greenville, SC.
Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
Ola Mae Summers
Ola Summer, 81 of 534 Lowndews Hill Rd, Greenville, South Carolina entered into eternal life on October 19, 2024 at Patewood Post Acute. Ola was born on January 6, 1943 in Greenville, South Carolina. Her parents were the late Sam B. Paden and Ola Ballenger. She was a life long member of New Salem Baptist Church in Tigerville, SC
Funeral services will held on Friday October 25 ,2024 at 2:30 pm. The service will be at New Salem Baptist Church located 2916 Highway 414, St. Tigerville, SC. A public viewing will be held on Thursday October 24, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, SC. The body will lie in state at the church from 10am until the funeral.
Interment will take place after the funeral service at New Salem Baptist Church
Cemetery
Robert Floyd
Robert Floyd, 82 of Fountain Inn, SC departed this earth on October 4, 2024 at Chandler Creek Post Acute . Mr. Floyd was born on May 24, 1942. His parents were the late Perry Floyd and Missie Tucker. Robert grew up in the Fountain Inn Community and was a member of Center Raburn Baptist Church in Gray Court, South Carolina. He later attended New Saint Luke United Methodist Church of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by Grandparents Sam Tucker and Mary Lou Tucker. Sisters Mary F. Marant and Alberta Coker. He was preceded in death by his step-son Antonio Brown. Robert retired from being a Environmental Specialist with the Greenville County School District. He leaves to cherish his life long memories: Two Sons Rodney Floyd and Robert Wydman both of Greenville, South Carolina. One Sister Ruby Webb of Greenville, South Carolina. Two Grandchildren Akai Goodjion-Jeter and Kodesha Bryson. He is also survived by Four Great Grandchildren. Mr. Floyd was married to Callie Floyd. He will truly be missed by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday October 11, 2024, at 12:00 o'clock pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, South Carolina. The Family will receive friends from 11am until 12:00 o'clock. The family is located at 1900 Boling Road Extension Apt 24 D Taylors, South Carolina
Learnda Lee Palmer
Learnda Palmer,56, of 216 Cedar Avenue Greenville SC passed away on September 27th. She was born in Spartanburg County to the late Lee Junior Palmer and Loualgia Williamenia Smith Palmer. Survivors include one sister; Asharnda Guy; one brother, Willis Palmer; three nieces, Shaquita Palmer, Nene Allen, and Lee Yvette Williams; one nephew Rashad Allen; and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements are incomplete.
Public Viewing will be on October 18, 2024 at Upstate Funeral Home Services Chapel (Greenville) from 1pm-5pm Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday October 19, 2024, at the Upstate Funeral Services Chapel, (Greenville).
Interment will follow the service at Brown Eternal Gardens, Greer, South Carolina.
Jamie Headen
Jamie Daniel Headen born on March 11, 1972, to the late Joyce Hunter and late Robert Headen in Nassau County. He was the youngest of four, he attended to Brentwood High School. After school he became an entrepreneur making a way for himself and his family and friends. Through life he left a positive impact on the people he crossed paths, he was everyones light. He loved where he came from, NY. In time he made his way down to South Carolina to take care of his mother. Moving here to South Carolina his love was able to touch people still. He became a driver and devoted his time to his mother and his brother Timothy. Jamie’s faith kept him up and going and his sense of humor was unmatched he always kept people laughing. His motto was just to live life to the fullest, and he did. In his last days he was surrounded by hi support system and the people who loved him dearly. Jamie parted September 23rd, 2024, leaving his brothers William Hunter, Timothy Hunter and the late Kelsey Anderson. As well as his son. His goddaughter Shayla Williams and his two nieces. Nyasha Hunter and Anaja Rose. And a host of cousins and and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024, at 12:00 o'clock pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, South Carolina. The Family will receive friends from 10am until 12:00 o'clock.
Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
The service will be streamed on the Upstate Family Funeral Services Facbook page. www.facebook.com/Upstatefamilyfuneralservices/
C ynthia J. Hicks
Cynthia J. Hicks, 89, of Greenville, SC, peacefully entered her eternal rest on August 31, 2024, at the Bon Secours McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Cynthia, affectionately known as Ann to her family, was the beloved wife of Reverend Granville A. Hicks.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories, her husband; Granville Hicks of the home; two sons Rene’ Hicks of Greenville, South Carolina and Franz Hicks of Laurens, South Carolina; two daughters; Granit Richardson of Orangeburg South Carolina and Anjanette Sullivan of Humble, Texas; One brother
Stellia (Mary Jane) Jackson of Clover, South Carolina;. One sister Sarah (Lewis)
McKinney of Glenside, Pennsylvania and she was an aunt to numerous nephews and nieces. Mrs. Hicks loved her cousins and was a friend to many.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm. The service will be at John Wesley United Methodist Church located at 100 E Court Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The Family will receive friends from 12:00 o’clock noon until 1:00 o’clock. The funeral service will start at 1:00 o’clock promptly. There will be a public viewing on Friday September 6, 2024, at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville Chapel located at 506 Arlington Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina. The viewing will take place from 1 pm until 6 pm. Interment will take place after the funeral service at Resthaven Memorial Gardens located at 1655 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont,
South Carolina. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the John Wesley United Methodist Church Endowment Fund. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Charles W. Thomson Jr.
Funeral services will held on Wed August 28,2024 at 4:00pm. The service will be at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville Chapel located at 506 Arlington Ave Greenville, SC.
Rudolph Hill
Rudolph Hill 65 was born in Greenville, SC. He was the Son of the late Mr. Ralph Hill and Vergera Fuller. Rudolph entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2024 at his home. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Ralph Hill Jr, and Harold Lewis Hill. Mr. Hill graduated from Berea High School. He worked at Sunnex International of thirty plus year where he retired from the company. He also ran his own cleaning company Rudolph also owned Hills Janitorial Services for thirty plus years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Rudolph was particularly fond of antique cars. He was also a fan of Clemson University Football. His pro football team was the Carolina Panthers.
He leaves fond memories to his loving wife Barbara Hill of thirty years, Two daughters Dortrice Glover (Charles) and Jennifer Spurgeon. Two sons Marion Hill and Joshua Hill. Three brothers Willie James (Lisa) Hill of Riverdale GA, Larry (Darlene) Hill and Randy (Viggie) Hill. One sister Sylvia (Kenny) Williams . Two Aunts, Carolyn Young and Ann of Greenville, SC. Four granddaughters, Five grandsons and host of nieces (Special Niece Toni “Juicy” Miller) and nephews.
Funeral services will held on Saturday August 24,2024 at noon. The service will be at Long Branch Baptist Church on 28 Bolt St. Greenville, SC. A public viewing will be held on Friday August 23, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville Chapel located at 506 Arlington Ave Greenville, SC.
Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown Eternal Gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
Cynthia Marie Fernandes Vanderbeek
Cynthia Marie Fernandes Vanderbeek 67 was born in New York. She was the loving child of Mr. Joseph Fernandes and Mary Fernandes. Cynthia entered into eternal rest on August 6, 2024. She was also preceded in death by her son, Peter Mallas. Cynthia was the heart and soul of her home and family. With her infectious smile and her pure beautiful heart. She would light up any room. Her beauty was so intriguing. She loved to cook and boy she knew what she was doing in the Kitchen. Cynthia loved a good Kenny Rogers song and would sing her heart out." Her sense of style was runway worthy. " Heaven gained the most Beautiful Angel. She is survived by Life Long partner Kalika Huertas. Children, Mellisa Sialmas, Anna Karambasis, Micheal Capiris. Grand Children, Cynthia Fernandes, Konstantina Karambasis, Maria Karambasis, Stelios Karambasis and Evangeline Seely. Great Grandchildren, Timaeus, Amaro, Bricedric and Aviyanna. Siblings, Shirley Moryer, Tommy Walsh, Bobby Walsh, Joey Fernandes, Richie Fernandes and Claire Borges. Niece's Adele Duran, Venvis Coelho, Angelic Movelli and Cidalia Coelho. Nephews, Richie Fernandes, John Borges and Billy Coelho. Son-In Laws, Christos Sialmas and Timaeus Marshall. Brother-In-Laws, Steve Moyer and Joao Borges. Sister-In-Law Kimbery Gordon. Great Nieces and Nephews, Jacob, Christian, Ari, Maria, Audreanna, Ethan, Malachi, and Xavier. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish her memories. Funeral services will held on Saturday August 17,2024 at 2pm in The Greer Upstate Family Funeral Services Chapel. A public viewing will be held on Friday August 16, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Chapel located at 502 Hampton Rd Greer, SC 29651
Interment will take place after the funeral service at Brown eternal gardens located on Elmer Street in Greer, SC.
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