Obituaries

Mrs. Avlon B Geyer

Mrs. Avlon B Geyer

Apr 5, 2025

Mrs. Alvon B. Geyer, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, widow of the late Guenter Johannes Geyer, transitioned on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at McCall Hospice Simpsonville, South Carolina. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late George and Lela Mae Young Scurry.

Surviving: one son, Josh Suber (Sophia Fugate) of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Lois Freeman and Pamela...

Mr. Maxie Gamble

Mr. Maxie Gamble

Apr 4, 2025

Mr. Maxie Gamble, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late RC and Mary Jane Croft Gamble.

Surviving: one daughter, Shunnika Gamble, of Jacksonville, NC; Marquita (David) Alexander, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Maxie Kwuan Gamble, Avery Gamble, and Reggie Suber, all of Greenville,...

Mrs. Juanita Louise Fortune

Mrs. Juanita Louise Fortune

Apr 3, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Louise Fortune, 77, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, April 3, 2025, St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Columbia, SC; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lula Mae Taylors Owens.

Surviving: one daughter, Tonya Fortune Tillman, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Alexander (Christina) Fortune, of Mobile, AL; and Tyquan Fortune, of Columbia, SC; one brother,...

Mr. Lewis Booker, Jr.

Mr. Lewis Booker, Jr.

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Lewis Booker, Jr., 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Walton Booker for 42 years, transitioned on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Lewis Sr., and Lillie Gilmer Booker.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Yolanda Petteway of Jacksonville, NC, Carmela...

Mr. Jacob Wayne Bice

Mr. Jacob Wayne Bice

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Jacob Wayne Bice, 24, of Pickens, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, he was the son of Jimmie Wayne Bice and Jennifer May Browning.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, three sisters, Haylie Bice, and Bailey Bice, both of Greenville, SC; Destiny Hope Black, of Pickens, SC; and a host...

Ms. Jeanette Alyce Williams

Ms. Jeanette Alyce Williams

Apr 1, 2025

Ms. Jeanette Alyce Williams, 52, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:20 PM. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Fletcher Williams and the late Anna Pitts Williams.

Surviving: her father, Fletcher Williams of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Khadijah Williams and Breanna Williams-Johnson, both of Greenville, SC; one brother,...

Ms. Jasmine Alicia Adams "Jali"

Ms. Jasmine Alicia Adams "Jali"

Mar 31, 2025

Jasmine Alicía Adams, “Jali” came into this world on May 7, 1986, wide-eyed and ready to take over the world! She was born to Pastor Aaron Curtis & Lady Sonji Mims Adams. She departed this life in a twinkling of an eye on March 31, 2025.

Jasmine accepted Christ as her savior, was baptized and joined Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Church....

Ms. Betty Devore Bowens

Ms. Betty Devore Bowens

Mar 31, 2025

Ms. Betty Devore Bowens, 86, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, March 31, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County she was the daughter of the late Devore and Geneva Lewis Foster.

Surviving: one daughter, Sharon Mitchell, of Greenville, SC; one son, Anthony Bowens, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lucille McCullough, Marshall (Harold) Fowler, and Janice (John) Hackney, all...

Mr. Joseph "Fat Tyrone" Tolbert

Mr. Joseph "Fat Tyrone" Tolbert

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Joseph “Fat Tyrone” Tolbert, 49, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Lonnie (Brenda) Barton and the late James “JT” and Evonne Sullivan Tolbert.

Surviving, in addition to his father: two daughters, Tyquanah Tolbert of the home and Quazanaquia Barber of Greenville, SC;...

Mr. Jeffery Lewis Allmond

Mr. Jeffery Lewis Allmond

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Jeffery Lewis Allmond, 67, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Carl and Juanita Williams Allmond.

Surviving: three brothers, Reverend Carl H. (Dorothy) Allmond, Bobby Allmond of Travelers Rest, SC and Alfred (Gloria) Allmond of Greenville, SC; one sister-in-law, Fannie...

Ms. Valencia Humbert McCullough

Ms. Valencia Humbert McCullough

Mar 29, 2025

Ms. Valencia Humbert McCullough, 53, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Reverend Tony Humbert, Sr and Hariat Harris (Robert Chapman).

Surviving, in addition to her parents: one daughter, Zykiiyna Bella Johnson of the home; two sisters,  LaKisha (Jeremy) Frazier, Darcel White-Johnson of Greenville, SC; one...

Ms. Vivian Yolanda "Vib" Hamilton

Ms. Vivian Yolanda "Vib" Hamilton

Mar 28, 2025

Ms. Vivian Yolanda “Vib” Hamilton, 49, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Rose Hamilton, and the late Larry Waldrop. She was raised in the home by her bonus father the late Charles Sammy Thurmond.

Surviving: in addition to her mother, one daughter, Ebone Smith,...

Mrs. LaTrica Nicole "Trice" Jenkins

Mrs. LaTrica Nicole "Trice" Jenkins

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. LaTrica Nicole "Trice" Jenkins, 42, of Piedmont, South Carolina, wife to Perry Jenkins, transitioned on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence. Born in Lexington County, she was the daughter of the Late Cynthia Vernell Davis and the late Floyd Hall.

Surviving: in addition to her husband of the home, one daughter, Cydney Jenkins, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Cedrick...

Mr. Toy Cornell "Pee Wee" Smith

Mr. Toy Cornell "Pee Wee" Smith

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. Toy Cornell “Pee Wee” Smith, 81, of Greenville, husband of Jacqueline Davis Smith for fifty-four years, transitioned on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Jame “TJ and Cordye Morris Smith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one son, Travis (Maya) Smith of Blythewood, SC; his grand puppy, Lincoln;...

Mrs. Willette "Dee Dee" McElrath

Mrs. Willette "Dee Dee" McElrath

Mar 27, 2025

Mrs. Willette “Dee Dee” McElrath, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Frances Flemming. Widow of Eugene McElrath, Jr.

Surviving: one son, Eugene McElrath III,  of the home, one sister, Emily Baker, of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren, various great-grandchildren, and...

Mr. Scott Harrison Martin

Mr. Scott Harrison Martin

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Scott Harrison Martin, 62, of Taylors, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Lee Vernon Jones

Mr. Lee Vernon Jones

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Lee Vernon Jones, 57, of Belton, South Carolina, husband of the late Andrea C. Anthony Jones, transitioned on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Elbert Sr., and Magnolia Agnew Jones.

Surviving: one daughter, Andritius Anthony of Greenville, SC; one son, Vondritius Jones of Belton, SC; three sisters,...

Mr. Brooks Heyward, Jr.

Mr. Brooks Heyward, Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

Mr. Brooks Heyward Jr., 92 of Greenville, South Carolina, widower of the late Ruth Elizabeth Collins Heyward, transitioned on Friday March 21, 2025, at Richard Cambell Veterans Nursing Home. Born in Barnwell, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Brooks, Sr. and Juruther Isaac Heyward.

Surviving: two daughters, Sylvia Edwards of the home and Rose Heyward of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Angler "Angie" Terrell Hill

Mrs. Angler "Angie" Terrell Hill

Mar 20, 2025

Mrs. Angler Terrell “Angie” Hill, 48, of Piedmont, South Carolina, wife of Derrick J. Hill, transitioned on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of William Henry Hopkins and the late Matline Rucker Hopkins.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Yasmin (Quintwian) Richardson of Simpsonville, SC, Ce’Asia...

Mr. Ronald Thomas "Ron" Dirton

Mr. Ronald Thomas "Ron" Dirton

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. Ronald Thomas “Ron” Dirton, 69, of Pelzer, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late JC Dirton, Sr. and Mamie E. Pinson Dirton.

Left to cherish his fond loving memories, six sisters, Betty Palmer, of Woodruff, SC; Shirley Dirton, and Faye Dirton, both of Moore, SC;...

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