Obituaries

Mr. Raymond William Arrington, Jr.

Mr. Raymond William Arrington, Jr.

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Raymond William Arrington, Jr., 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Marshall L. Allen

Mr. Marshall L. Allen

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Marshall L. Allen, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Scottie Marian Evans

Mr. Scottie Marian Evans

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. Scottie Marian Evans, 58, of Mauldin, transitioned on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late James Walter Evans and Peggy Ann McDaniel Evans.

Surviving: two daughters, Scotia Shiree Cummings of Charlotte, NC; and Kenedy Alise Evans, of Gaffney, SC; two sons, Tristian Cummings of Columbia, SC and Peyton Orion Evans,...

Mr. Brodrick Douglas "Brock" Brown

Mr. Brodrick Douglas "Brock" Brown

May 31, 2025

Mr. Brodrick Douglas "Brock" Brown, 66, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Riverside, AL; he was the son of the late Travis and Margaret Houston Brown.

Surviving: one daughter, Keondra Brown Dixon, of Canton, OH; three sisters, Yolanda (Michael) Allen of Greenville, SC; Belvine Brown, of Mauldin, SC; and Bernadette...

Mrs. Brenda Thompson

Mrs. Brenda Thompson

May 31, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Thompson 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Johnny Thompson, transitioned on Saturday May 31, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Lou Atkinson.

Surviving: in additions to her husband, of the home, two sons, Delano Cooley, and Willie James Cooley, both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Frances Jones, of...

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas, 63, of Elgin, South Carolina, wife of Larry Thomas, transitioned on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Great Lakes, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Rufus A. Fox and Delores Mikell Fox.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Lauren Mena Thomas and Caitlyn Sade Thomas;...

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley

May 28, 2025

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley, 80, of Pelzer, husband of Louvenia Gibson Grayson Kelley for 56 years. Born in Inman, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Ozine and Annie Blanche Mills Kelley.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Robbie (Derrick) Brian of Inman, SC and Benita Kelley of Easley, SC; two sons, Marcus (Christie) Kelley and Keary...

Mr. James Arthur "Art" Robertson

Mr. James Arthur "Art" Robertson

May 28, 2025

Mr. James Arthur “Art” Robertson, 84, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at restoration of Simpsonville, born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Aaron Robertson, and Erie Griffin.

Surviving: two daughters, Valencia R. (Jerome Chamblee), Gambrell, of Greenville, SC; Charita (Thomas) Dendy, of Simpsonville, SC; three sons, Venson (Telesa) Robertson, of Easley, SC;...

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Cureton

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Cureton

May 27, 2025

LIFE PROFILE OF

MRS. ANN ELIZABETH " BETTY"  BRYANT CURETON

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Bryant Cureton departed this earthly life and went to her heavenly home on May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and most of all a faithful servant of God.

Ann was born on July 26, 1932, in Greenville County,...

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler

May 26, 2025

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler, 51, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, 26, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late I.D. Burnside and Commalette Victoria Butler.

Surviving: one daughter, Bella Butler, of Walhalla, SC; two sons, Yusef Butler, of Duncan, SC; and Mardricus Neal, of Simpsonville, SC; and a...

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller

May 26, 2025

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller, 66, of Piedmont South Carolina, wife to Elbert Fuller of the home, transitioned on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Piedmont Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Henry Wilson and Mary Perkins.

Surviving: in addition to her parents and husband, three daughters, Marquarla Wilson, of Greenville, SC; Javonna Kitchens, of New Jersey, and...

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson

May 26, 2025

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson, 73, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday May 26, 2025 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Amos Johnson, and Ellen Marie Smith Johnson.

Surviving: one daughter, Tasha (Marcus) Keller, of Easley, SC; two sons, Charles T. Smith, of Anderson, SC; and Demetrius (Renada) Wright, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah "Bay" Davis, Sr.

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah "Bay" Davis, Sr.

May 25, 2025

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah “Bay” Davis Sr. 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday May 25, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Corrie Bailey, and the late Fred Davis.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two daughters, DeAfrica Wakefield, of Monroe, GA; and Lachandra Williams, of Greenville, SC; four sons, Ronald Long, Jeremie...

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton

May 24, 2025

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son Donna Faye Johnson and the late Nathan Bennett Johnson.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two daughters, Nazjela k. Cureton, and Raeyanna Jesson, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Azhaion K. Cureton, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Marquita...

Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt

Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt

May 24, 2025

Mr. Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Henry Bates, and Ruby Ann Hunt.

Surviving: two sisters, Rene Hunt, of Greenville, SC; and Giovanna Stewart, of Loganville, GA; one brother, Warren Hunt, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr. James Albert "Mr. Cool" Ivery

Mr. James Albert "Mr. Cool" Ivery

May 23, 2025

Mr. James Albert “Mr. Cool” Ivery 76, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday May 23, 2025 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Horace Ivery and Myrtle Allen Hill.

Surviving: two sons, James (Sinita) Irby, and Elijah Irby, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Rosa Dirton, of Piedmont, SC; Frances (Larry) Gantt,...

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr.

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr.

May 21, 2025

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr., 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, widower of the late Gladys Jackson Wright, transitioned on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while in the care of hospice. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late George Edward, Sr. and Etta Cline Wright.

George Edward Wright Jr. is survived by his son, George (Bonita) Wright, III, of...

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister

May 20, 2025

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister, 67, of Easley, husband of Tandy Purry Bannister for 29 years, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Eugene Bannister and Lula Irby Bannister.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, LaToya Guidry of Las Vegas, NV and Yasmine Bannister of...

Ms. Tamela E. "Brownie" Ellison

Ms. Tamela E. "Brownie" Ellison

May 20, 2025

Ms. Tamela E.” Brownie” Ellison, 51, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was a daughter of George Ellison and Debra Ann Hallums (George) Valentine.

Surviving, in addition to her parents: one sister, Cassandra (Curtis) Woodruff of Easley, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Tuesday,...

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley

May 20, 2025

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley, 94, of Pelzer, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 att his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Odie and Minnie Cooley.

Mr. Cooley is preceded in death by his wife of over 65 years, Nell, his parents, Odie and Minnie Cooley, and his siblings, Ralph, Sybil, Vera, and Virginia....