Obituaries

Mildred “Mil” B. Givens, 86, a resident of Fountain Inn, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home. She was born March 10th, 1926 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina the daughter of the late Raymond and Louise Bulluck. She was married to O.B. Givens, Jr. on September 20th, 1947. He preceded her in death January 4, 1990. They were married for 43 blessed years.

Mildred graduated from West Edgecombe High School at the age of sixteen. She then attended ...

John R. Thomas Jr. 74 of Simpsonville passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2013 wrapped in the arms of Jesus and surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joyce Susie Keith Thomas and the son of the late John R. Thomas Sr. and Stella Williams Thomas of Knoxville, Tenn.

In addition to his wife he is survived by four daughters, Kelley Duncan and husband Bruce of Simpsonville, Robin Matheny of GA., Lisa Thomas of GA., Gay McClain ...

Jean Garrison Howard, 86, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Cascades in Greenville after three years of declining health following a stroke. She was born in Piedmont, daughter of the late Leland and Adeline Griffin Garrison. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Samuel Hunter Howard.

She is survived by her children Hunter and Martha Howard of Simpsonville, Jimmy Howard of Seneca, and Jeanne Howard of Greenville; ...

Brenda T. Schuler, 68, died at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in her daughter’s home in Greenville, South Carolina in the presence of her family. Born September 21, 1944, in Pearisburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Mary Kate Taylor of Pearisburg.

She was a graduate of Giles High School and Mary Washington College. Following school, Brenda worked for the Lyndon Johnson administration until she met her husband and moved to Germany for two ...

Marie C. Hawks, 86, of Greenville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the McCall Hospice House of Greenville with family by her side. She is the daughter of the late Lafayette Collier and Margaret Elizabeth Whitson Collier.

Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by her husband, Worley Hawks; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who cared for her and loved her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm ...

David Martin Peden, Sr. passed from his earthly life of 92 years April 29,2013. He was born November 19, 1920 to Eileen Curry Peden and David Martin Peden of Fountain Inn. David lost his father at eight months of age to a drowning accident, with much love he was raised by his mother and her three sisters.

After attending Presbyterian College he married Maude Chandler ...

Richard Peter Brunner, age 71, of Fountain Inn passed away April 30th, 2013 at home after an extended illness.

A native of Guttenberg, NJ, he was the son of Emil Henry Brunner and Anna Mae Stoehr. Mr. Brunner worked in Airline Management 42 years prior to retiring and was a veteran of the Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, June Brunner; daughters Karen Anne Innamorati of Avenel, NJ; Ellen ...

Johnny Mastrokolias, 59, of Simpsonville, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2013.

He was born on October 8, 1953 in Portoheli, Greece. He was the son of the late Athanasios & Olympia Mastrokolias from Portoheli, Greece.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ourania and loving children, Olympia & Athanasios. He was the youngest of 6 children and is survived by 5 sisters and their husbands: Katina & Andreas ...

Linda Garber Hardy of Sylva NC shuffled off her mortal coil on April 16th, 2013, much to the dismay of her relatives and friends. She will be sorely missed by her daughter, Tracy, and son-in-law, Scott, her sister, Leslie, her brothers, Charles, Scott, and Paul & wife, Desiree, as well as a multitude of friends whose lives impinged on hers. Hers was “a heart too soon made glad,” and her ...

Matthew Joseph Barone, 24, of Simpsonville, SC suddenly passed away on March 7, 2013.

Matthew is survived by his parents Joseph and Ann Barone and beloved sisters Jennifer and Leah Barone of Greenville, SC, formerly of Hamlin, NY; paternal grandparents Robert and Vivian Barone of Spencerport, NY; maternal grandparents Donald and Beverly Lopa of Rochester, NY.

Matthew is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Matthew had a love for fishing and a great passion for cars that he made ...