Obituaries

Mr. Joseph Lee Blakely

Mr. Joseph Lee Blakely

Mar 14, 2025

Mr. Joseph Lee Blakely, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, March 14, 2025, at McCall Hospice House.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Eric Smith

Mr. Eric Smith

Mar 13, 2025

Mr. Eric Smith, 60, of Anderson, Alabama, formerly of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta GA.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ms. Myrtle Green Calverley

Ms. Myrtle Green Calverley

Mar 12, 2025

Ms. Myrtle Greene Calverley, 88, of Florence, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Bobby Gene Fuller

Mr. Bobby Gene Fuller

Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Bobby Gene Fuller, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Emma Louise Martin Fuller for twenty-eight years, transitioned on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence. Born in Laurens, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Parnell Fuller, Sr. and Jessie Pearl Nance Fuller.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Desica Smith of Greenville, SC; one...

Mr. Cedric Deshawn Herbert

Mr. Cedric Deshawn Herbert

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Cedric Deshawn Herbert, 30, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence. Born in New Mexico, he was a son of Cedric Donel (Cathy) Herbert and Tina (Tony) Jackson.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: one daughter, Nalani Herbert of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Natalya, Jahden, Kanzadie all of Philadelphia, PA and Lakeisha of Simpsonville,...

Ms. Shirley R. Dennis

Ms. Shirley R. Dennis

Mar 10, 2025

Ms. Shirley R. Dennis, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James Lafoy and Hallie Dean Dennis.

Surviving: two sisters, Jackqueline (Walter) Shuler, of Mauldin, SC; and Linda (James) Dais, of Lorton, VA; one brother, Larry Dennis, of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Annie Bell Jones

Mrs. Annie Bell Jones

Mar 10, 2025

Mrs. Annie Bell Jones, 87, of Garrett, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Coastal Carolina, Hardeeville SC. She was a daughter of the late Willie and Debbie Capers Green. 

Surviving are three daughters: Diane (Alfred) Austin of Orlando, Florida, Mary McArthur of Estill, South Carolina and Angie (Ed Jr.) Atkins of Beaufort, South Carolina; three sons: Leroy (Menen...

Mr. James Anthony Devlin

Mr. James Anthony Devlin

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. James Anthony Devlin, 60, of Columbia, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Rodgers

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Rodgers

Mar 9, 2025

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Rodgers, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Isaac Rodgers, transitioned on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina.

Surviving: Robin Dunn, Delores Rodgers and Caroline Rodgers all of Greenville, SC; four sons, John Rodgers, Allen Rodgers, Henry Rodgers and Joseph Rodgers all of Greenville, SC; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; fourteen...

Mr. Deveon Marquis "Mark B" Blakely

Mr. Deveon Marquis "Mark B" Blakely

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. Deveon Marquis "Mark B" Blakely, 39, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born Greenville County, he was the son of Royal (Cynthia DeSaussure-Cason) McGee, and the late Carolean Blakely.

Surviving, in addition to his father, one son, Peyton Blakely, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Mahogany Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; Brandy Sullivan, of...

Mr. Thaddeus Wadsworth "Thad" Franklin, Sr.

Mr. Thaddeus Wadsworth "Thad" Franklin, Sr.

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. Thaddeus Wadsworth "Thad" Franklin, Sr., 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Barbara Blassingame Franklin for forty years, transitioned on Saturday March 8, 2025 at Prisma Health-Easley. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Theodore and Blanche Morris Franklin.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Jacqueline F. McCants of Las Vegas, NV, Jacquelyn B. (Rodney)...

Mrs. Betty Ann Bailey

Mrs. Betty Ann Bailey

Mar 8, 2025

Mrs. Betty Ann Bailey 72, Mauldin, South Carolina, wife to James Bailey, of the home, transitioned on Saturday March 8, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Benny Sloan, Sr., and Helen Martin Watts.

Surviving: in addition to her husband, three daughters, Sadie (Derrick) Alexander, of Atlanta, GA; Tracy (Erie) Johnson, of Simpsonville,...

Mr. Charles Keith Posley

Mr. Charles Keith Posley

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Charles Keith Posley, 48, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, husband of Margaret Posley, of the home, transitioned on Friday, March 7, 2025, At Davie Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Doris Croft Posley, of Greenville, SC; and the late Charles Posley.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, and mother, two twin sons, Na’nevise Fisher and...

Ms. Chelsea Ann Drummings

Ms. Chelsea Ann Drummings

Mar 7, 2025

Ms. Chelsea Ann Drummings, 37, of Nashville, Tennessee, transitioned on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Otis and Evelyn Drummings.

Surviving, in addition to her parents: one brother, Derrick Drummings, Knoxville, TN; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 4:00pm at Watkins,...

Mrs. Elizabeth Leotha Ann America Brown

Mrs. Elizabeth Leotha Ann America Brown

Mar 7, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Leotha Ann America Brown 38, of Laurens, South Carolina, wife to Brad Brown, transitioned Friday March7, 2025, in Abbeville South Carolina. Born in Greer, SC; she was the daughter of Josie Guzzo, and the late Randy Brayant.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, four daughters, Maddison Brown, McKenzie Brown, Megan Brown, and ,Miracle Faith Brown, all of Greenville, SC;...

Mr. Bobby Wayne "BJ" Freeman, Jr.

Mr. Bobby Wayne "BJ" Freeman, Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Bobby Wayne “BJ” Freeman, Jr., 42, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of Bobby Wayne Freeman, Sr. and Stephanie D. Nance.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: one sister, Stephaneik “Nikki” Freeman; and a loving niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday, March 16,2025,...

Ms. Tabitha Yolonda Hood

Ms. Tabitha Yolonda Hood

Mar 5, 2025

Ms. Tabitha Yolonda Hood, 51, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Jurral Hood, Sr., and Carolyn Scott Hood.

Surviving, one daughter, Tiffany Bowens, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Patrick (Anastasia) Hood, of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday,...

Ms. Barbara Ann Robinson Cooper

Ms. Barbara Ann Robinson Cooper

Mar 4, 2025

 Ms. Barbara Ann Robinson Cooper, 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Ruby Donald Residential Care. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Glandle Morris Robinson, and the late Bobby Robinson.

Surviving, one daughter, Alexis Cooper; two brothers, Bobby Robinson (Valeria McDaniel) Robinson, of Greenville, SC and Byron (Teki) Robinson, of Simpsonville, SC; and a...

Ms. Maxine Wright

Ms. Maxine Wright

Mar 4, 2025

Ms. Maxine Wright, 69, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Elbert, Sr. and Florine Ramsey Jenkins.

Surviving, her companion for twenty-seven years, Lawernce West, Sr., of the home; two bonus daughters, A. J. West of Greenville, SC and Erica (Ian) Hawthorne, Charlotte, NC;...

Mrs. Bobbie Jean "Bob" Golden Young

Mrs. Bobbie Jean "Bob" Golden Young

Mar 2, 2025

Mrs. Bobbie Jean "Bob" Golden Young, 79, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Golden, Jr., and Clara Bell Dogan Golden.

Surviving: two daughters, Robin Ann Young, of Piedmont, SC; Lavet (Dr. Cleve) Pilot, of Columbia, SC; one son, Michael Young, of...

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