Paul Anthony (Tony) Gentry, 52, passed away at his home in Simpsonville, South Carolina on Friday, January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Greenwood, SC and served in the United States Marine Corps, serving in such ports of call as Somalia, Egypt, Italy, the Philippines and many other places. His awards include the Rifle Expert Badge 3rd Award; Good Conduct Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 1 star, and Meritorious Mast recognition for performance beyond the usual requirements of duty. Tony met his wife Renee while serving at Camp Lejeune, NC. After his service in the Marine Corps, he began working for Fluor Corporation,...

Harold Allen Throne, 83, of Simpsonville, widower of Connie Throne, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in Graytown, OH, he was the son of the late Andrew and Eva Whiting Throne. Harold is survived by his son, Michael Throne and his wife, Kelsey, of Chillicothe, OH; and five grandchildren, Grace, Liza, Walker, Juliana, and Lucy Throne. He also survived by two sisters, Mildred Williams, of Mexico, and Sophia Jones, of Oklahoma. Other than his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen LaValle, and his brother, Raymond Throne. Harold was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He became a born-again Christian in 1979 and grew in the Holy...

Carma M. Lenz, 81, of Charlotte, NC, died on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Born in Utica, NY, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Carma Allen Gabel. She graduated from U.F.A. and Utica College. Ms. Lenz sang with the Charlotte Oratorio and the Charlotte Chamber Singers. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Nasgowitz of Fountain Inn; her nieces, Lisa Bachtel and Pamela (Paul) Smith; her nephew, Kris (Michelle) Nasgowitz; her great-niece, Violette Bachtel; and her great-nephews, Griffin and Tanner Bachtel. She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Scott Lenz; and her brother-in-law, Herbert George Nasgowitz. Cannon Byrd Funeral Home, Fountain Inn, SC is assisting the...

Allen K. Thomas, Jr, 78, of Greenville, husband of Elva Bass Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Born in Roanoke, VA, Allen was the oldest son of the late Allen K. and Kathleen Burt Thomas. In addition to his wife, Allen is survived by his son, David Thomas and his wife, Karla, of Fountain Inn; a grandson, Seth VanWaes and his wife, Nicole; two great granddaughters, Lorelai and Caroline VanWaees; his brother Joe Thomas and his wife, Lynn, Alpharetta, GA; two special cousins, David Thomas and Yolanda McQueen; and a brother and sister of the heart, Barry and Nancy Brown. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his brother, William Thomas. In lieu of...

Robert William Singletary, 78, of Gray Court, husband of Betty Lollis Singletary passed away at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born in Lumberton, NC, Bob was a son of the late Paul Francis and Vertie Hayes Singletary. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his son Robert Singletary, Jr (Caroline) of Gray Court; four grandchildren, Christy, Amanda, Ryan, and Morgan; and one great granddaughter, Savannah. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by eight siblings. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Robert William Singletary, 78, of Gray Court, husband of Betty Lollis Singletary passed away at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born in Lumberton, NC, Bob was a son of the late Paul Francis and Vertie Hayes Singletary. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his son Robert Singletary, Jr (Caroline) of Gray Court; four grandchildren, Christy, Amanda, Ryan, and Morgan; and one great granddaughter, Savannah. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by eight siblings. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

GARY COSTANZO, Gary Costanzo, 73, of Simpsonville, SC, husband of Carol Russell Costanzo, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Sullivan & Julia Costanzo. Mr. Costanzo served our country in the U.S. Army and retired from the Dept. of Defense with Lockheed Martin. In addition to his wife, Mr. Costanzo is survived by their son, Jeffery; their daughter, Susan Campbell (Steve); and a sister, Carole Benson (Patrick) of Ohio. Mr. Costanzo will be interred in the MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, SC. Those arrangements will be announced once finalized. Please visit www.CannonByrd.com for online condolences.

Stephen Lance Jean passed away on May 21, 2020, while in hospice at the home of his brother and sister-in-law in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Lance was 73 years old, and had been battling multiple forms of cancer for several years. Lance is survived by his younger brother, Jay, and sister-in-law, Loretta, of Simpsonville; niece Lindsay Cutbirth, her husband Daniel, and grandnieces Madison and Ella of Cypress, Texas; and nephew STS2 Joseph Longoria, USN, and his wife, Andrea, and grandniece Halle of Temple, Texas. Born in 1946, in Anna, Illinois, Lance was the first child of Robert and Anne Jean. His formative years were spent in places including Texas, Colorado and Idaho, where he...

Janice June Turner entered eternal life on May 6, 2020. She was an amazing Christian woman. Her spirit is carried on by five daughters, Cynthia Laue (Keith), Carmen Haussmann, Carrie Pressley (Powrie), Claudette Parker, and Cecilia Ramey (Doug). She had eight grandchildren and four great-grands. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Turner, Sr., a son, Lawrence Turner, Jr., and a grandson, Matthew Haussmann. Janice was born July 14, 1936 in a log home on the Waccamaw River at Myrtle Beach. She met her husband, the love of her life, in Myrtle Beach and traveled with him for 21 years to proudly support his dedication to the United States Air Force. Janice was a Christian...

Frank Parlatore, III, 73, of Fountain Inn, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 while at home surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late Frank & Antoinette Parlatore II. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a member of the Park City Pride. Mr. Parlatore is survived by his three daughters, Christina Baillargeon (Kris) of CT, Karen Parlatore also of CT, and Cheryl Gallion (Armand) of Simpsonville; eight grandchildren, Dillan Iodice, Dallas Iodice, Danielle Iodice, Marty Taylor, Matthew Kohler II (Kelly), Antoinette Gallion, Dominic Gallion, and Mathias Gallion; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt Richardson, Lillian Kohler, and Autumn Kohler; and many nieces...

Norman Douglas Bonney, 99, husband of Ruth Baker Bonney for 72 years, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in Halifax, MA, he was the son of the late Fredrick Russell Bonney and the late Linda Haywood Bonney. He was preceded in death by his two brother and two sisters. Norman graduated from Bristol County Agricultural School in 1941 with a degree in Poultry farming. He was a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course. Norman was a Master Mason from November 1952. He was a member of the Ezekiel Bates Lodge for 67 years and was their senior-most member. He had his pilot's license and loved to fly. He was an outdoorsman who love to fish, hunt and garden. He loved to paint and play...

Elsie T. Landers, widow of Jack E. Landers, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 20, 2020. Mrs. Landers is survived by two sons, Terry Landers of Fountain Inn, SC and Jack Landers, Jr of Plano, TX. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 25, at 1:00 pm with visitation prior to the service from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm at Simpsonville United Methodist Church, Simpsonville, SC.

Mary Dixon Hatchell, 74, died Monday, December 30, 2019 in Fountain Inn. Born in Marion, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Brooks Dixon and Mary Elizabeth Welch Dixon. She attended the University of South Carolina and retired from the Social Security Administration. She loved her family, the South Carolina coast, and dogs. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Rogers, and her son, Dixon Rogers, both of Greer; three grandchildren, Maddie Rogers, Ella Rogers, and Jed Rogers; and one sister, Beth (Bob) Baldwin of Charleston. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Humane Society. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM at...

Constance Aline Throne, 80, of Simpsonville, wife of Harold Throne, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. Born in St. Andre, New Brunswick Canada, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Lizotte and the late Gertrude Cyr Lizotte. In addition to her husband, Connie is survived by her son, Michael Throne and his wife, Kelsey, of Chillicothe, OH; five grandchildren, Grace, Liza, Walker, Juliana, and Lucy Throne; a sister-in-law, Cecile Lizotte; nephew, Gary Lizotte; niece, Arline Lizotte; and her beloved dog, Rocky. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her brother, Armand Lizotte. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Mighty Children's Museum in...