Obituaries

Mr. Charles Cobb

Mr. Charles Cobb

Jan 2, 2025

Mr. Charles Cobb, 77, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Westminster, S.C. He was the son of the late Booker Town and Lucille Henderson Cobb.

Survivors: His wife Mrs. Ernestine Cobb; daughters: Ms. Shatoya Cobb of Greenville, Ms. Cynthia Verner and Ms. Kim Verner of Seneca, S. C., and Mrs. Shonera (Buna)...

Ms. Margie Martin

Ms. Margie Martin

Jan 1, 2025

Mrs. Margie Geneva “Geeky” Martin, 77, of Piedmont, South Carolina, wife of the late Odell Martin, passed away on January 1, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Madison and Della Brockman Tolbert.

Surviving: one son, Antwan Martin of the home; one sister, Daisy Tolbert-Young of Simpsonville, SC; one brother, Bobby...

Mr. Freddrick Demarco Harris

Mr. Freddrick Demarco Harris

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Freddrick Demarco Harris, 50, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Greenville County, he was the son the late Fred Sheppard, and Kathy Harris.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, his companion, Temesha Rayford, of the home, one daughter, Kenshayala Rayford, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Rajee Heard, of Greenville, SC; and Freddrick Harris, Jr.,...

Mr. Reco Heath "House" Johnson

Mr. Reco Heath "House" Johnson

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Reco Johnson 52, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Natalie Johnson, of 23 years, passed away on Sunday December 29, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Georgia Johnson, and Steve Williams. 

Surviving, in addition to his wife; two daughters, Adiah (Calvin) Franklin, and Dominique Johnson, both of Greenville, SC; two sons,...

Mr. Furman Benjamin Makins

Mr. Furman Benjamin Makins

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Furman Benjamin Makins, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Nell Johnson Makins, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Holly Johnson and raised in the home of Robert and Lucille B. Baker Makins.

Surviving: three daughters, Rebecca (Walter) Wilson of Greenville, SC,...

Mr. Kamel Seveion "Saay" Sewell

Mr. Kamel Seveion "Saay" Sewell

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Kamel Seveion "Saay" Sewell, 17, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Dektric Sewell and Deldras Byrd Sewell.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, two sisters, Shamirra Thomas, of Greenville, SC; and Mia Richardson, of Simpsonville, SC; one brother, Jaquavis Richardson, of Simpsonville, SC; a step brother, Jordan...

Ms. Mary Bell "Baby Sister" Butler

Ms. Mary Bell "Baby Sister" Butler

Dec 26, 2024

Ms. Mary Bell “Baby Sister” Geter Butler, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Reverend Artess R. and Dorothy Richey Geter.

Surviving: one daughters, Sophia Butler Berry of Greenville, SC; granddaughter raised from birth in the home as a...

Ms. Patrice J. "PJ" Scott

Ms. Patrice J. "PJ" Scott

Dec 25, 2024

Ms. Patrice J. "PJ" Scott, 89, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, widow of Willie Scott, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her residence. Born in Greer, SC; she was the daughter of the late Jayconus and Lillie Rector Jackson.

Surviving: four daughters, Rita Pace, Vickie (Shelley) Louris, both of Travelers Rest, SC; Mable Adams, of Marietta, SC; and Annie Mae...

Mr. Joseph "Jo Jo" Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Joseph "Jo Jo" Johnson, Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Mr. Joseph “Jo Jo” Johnson, Jr.,  57, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Reedy River Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Joseph Johnson, Sr., and Johnnie Mae Young Washington. 

Surviving: two sons, Decius Johnson, of Travelers Rest, SC; and Joseph J. Johnson III, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Joynecia...

Mr. James Charles Ferguson

Mr. James Charles Ferguson

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. James Charles Ferguson, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of  Richard White and Dorothy Lee Mayes.

 Surviving: in addition to his parents, one son, Dykese Henry, of Greenville, SC;  two brothers, Robert McMahan, and Douglas Ferguson, both of Greenville, SC; 

Funeral Services: Saturday, January...

Rev. Albert E. Patterson

Rev. Albert E. Patterson

Dec 24, 2024

Rev. Albert E. Patterson, 94, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Edna Mae Patterson, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024. Born in Wayne County, Michigan, he was the son of the lateTom Patterson, and Caroline Renricks. Mr. Patterson was the last surviving sibling.

Surviving, one daughter, Jacqueline Elaine Thompson, of Taylors, SC; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host...

Mr. Richard Louis Falciatano

Mr. Richard Louis Falciatano

Dec 23, 2024

Richard L. Falciatano, Sr., 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Greenville, SC. He lived in Syracuse, New York for most of his adult life before retiring to the south. He was born in Syracuse New York, son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Santangelo) Falciatano. 

Richard was an avid bowler and had multiple 300...

Mr. Bobby Joe "Lil" Joe Choice, Sr.

Mr. Bobby Joe "Lil" Joe Choice, Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Bobby Lil Joe" Choice 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Tandy Choice, and Maggie Williams Choice Baker. 

Surviving: ex-wife, Michelle Yvette Hunt Choice; two daughters, Andre (Elliott) Gambrell, and Taffiney (Mike) Simmons, of Dallas, TX; one son, Bobby Choice, Jr.,...

Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce

Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce

Dec 20, 2024

The family of Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce, 77, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, regrets to announce her passing on Friday, December 20, 2024. She will sorely missed.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Ishman Tate and Ernestine Lee Tate Helliean.

Surviving: one son, Jerrell Helliean of the home; three sisters, Dr. Teresa L. (Bishop Bruce, Sr.) Bufford, of Piedmont, South Carolina, Tonda (Davin) Hawkins of...

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal, 101, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Pruitt Health-Monks Corner. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Moses and Ora Hill Neal. Surviving: one daughter, Carolyn Williams Perkins, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Jonathan Neal, of St. Stephen, and Benjamin Neal of Greenville, SC; and a host...

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker, 59, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter, of the late Horace Thomas and Alleen Irby Albert.

Surviving: one daughter, Tasha Nicole Walker, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Calvin Andrew (Haley) Walker, Jr., and Thomas Paul Walker, both of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks, 69, of Williamston, South Carolina, wife of Earl L. Dicks for thirty-six years, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at Anmed Medical Center. Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Vergie T. Dean.

Surviving in addition to her husband: one son, Michael G. Thomas of Williamston; one sister, Cloretta Thomas of Williamston,...

Ms.Carmen Denise Weekly

Ms.Carmen Denise Weekly

Dec 16, 2024

Ms. Carmen Denise Weekly, 56, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Brenda Joyce Fernandez, and the late Lloyd Jackson. 

Surviving: In addition to her mother, three daughters, Shawnte Vazquez, of Easley, SC; Tiffany Jackson, and Sharae Weekly, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Jeffrey...

Mr. James Anthony Riser

Mr. James Anthony Riser

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. James Anthony Riser, 65, of Greenville South Carolina, husband of Barbara Ann Little Riser, of 43 years, passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Evans and Helen Riser.

Surviving: In addition, his wife, three sons, Lafarius (Kim) Riser, of Clinton, SC; James Anthony...

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