Obituaries

Ms. Yolanda Ferguson

Ms. Yolanda Ferguson

Feb 2, 2025

Ms. Yolanda Ferguson,59, of Pickens, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Rainy Hospice.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Feb 1, 2025

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away  Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. 

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey, 78, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2025, at Reedy River Post Acute. 

Surviving: his friend and caretaker Bobbie Suber, of Greenville, SC; his friend and roommate, Louis Turner, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Lillie R. McGee, of Easley SC; one sister-in-law, Bonnie J. Irvy Frank; three sons, Rodrigues Jackson, Dontá Jackson, and Roger...

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson, 32, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence. Born in Easley, SC; he was the son of Randy Robinson, and Joann Rhodes. 

Surviving: In addition to his parents, his companion, James Bright, of the home, two sisters, Joanna Rhodes, and Brooklyn Robinson, both of Easley, SC; three brothers, Dominique...

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller

Jan 29, 2025

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, she was the daughter of A.B. Wells and Ola Adkinson Wells. 

Surviving: two daughters, Mary Gaddis, of Simpsonville, SC; and Virginia Gray, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Elester Fuller, Willie Fuller, and Frankie Fuller, all of Greenville,...

Mr. Willie Salters

Mr. Willie Salters

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Willie James Salter, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Nevion and Jessie Lee Latimore Salter.

Surviving: two sisters, Sarah Smith of Greenville, SC and Mary Madelene Rodgers of Gaffney, SC; two brothers, Charles Salter of Greenville, SC and Johnny...

Mr. Noah "Smitty" Smith, Jr.

Mr. Noah "Smitty" Smith, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Noah "Smitty" Smith, Jr. 63, of Greenville, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025.

Ms. Loretta Dillard-Hailstock

Ms. Loretta Dillard-Hailstock

Jan 28, 2025

Funeral Services:  Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s AME Church, 146-150 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114   The pastor is Rev. Hooper.

 The wake and funeral will be held the same day at the church beginning at 10:00 am 

Tony Gerard "Wayne" Thomas

Tony Gerard "Wayne" Thomas

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Tony Gerard “Wayne” Thomas, 68, of Taylors, South Carolina, husband of Vonica Freeman Thomas of 40 years, transition on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Bradenton, Florida, he was a son of the late Floyd and Arthea Long Thomas.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: four daughters, Ashley Thomas and Aisha Thomas of both...

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt

Jan 27, 2025

Ms. Sandra Jane Richey Hunt, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Jessie Lee Richey Bowens.

Surviving: Wakisha Hunt of Greenville, SC; two sons, Calvin Hunt and Antonio Hunt (Maria Dei), both of Greenville, SC; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and...

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr.

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr.

Jan 26, 2025

Mr. John Daniel Blue, Sr., 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Mary Anderson Blue, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Edgecombe, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Daniel and Laura Porter Blue.

Surviving: five sons, John Daniel Blue, Jr., of Atlanta, GA, Marvin Wayne Blue of...

Mr. Deonte Marquez "Gee" "Dlu$t "Lil Rick" Luster

Mr. Deonte Marquez "Gee" "Dlu$t "Lil Rick" Luster

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Deonte’ Marquez “Gee” “Dlu$t” “Lil Rick” Luster, 27, of Spartanburg/Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Anmed Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Sharika LeBraun Luster and the late Rickey Bernard Sullivan, Jr. 

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his one sister Nyjala Moore; maternal grandmother, Terlisha D....

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Ann Marie Smith, 80, of Pelzer, South Carolina, wife of Troy Smith, transitioned on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George and Sue Hall Wills.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 57 years: three daughters, Suzanne T. (Raymond) Oglesby of Belton, SC, April Y....

Mr. Louis Aaron "LA" McDaniel

Mr. Louis Aaron "LA" McDaniel

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Louis Aaron “LA” McDaniel, 92, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Simpsonville, SC; he was the son of the late Willie Mae McDaniel. 

Surviving, five, daughters, Shirley McDaniel, of Easley, SC; Marilyn Lindsey, and Carolyn (Derrick Woolridge) Black, both of Greenville, SC; Angie Austin, of Anderson, SC; and Donna Henry,...

Ms. Queen Ester Starks Fuller

Ms. Queen Ester Starks Fuller

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Queen Ester Starks Fuller, 81, Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Leo Fuller, passed away on Saturday January 25,2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Nelson Lee and Mattie Lee Leslie Starks.

Surviving: one daughter, Bridget Fuller of Simpsonville, SC; godson, Malik Clark of Newark, NJ; two brothers, Bishop...

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Rembert Maurice Lee, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Bevid Place in Spartanburg, SC; Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Oliver and Virginia Canty Lee.

Surviving: two daughters, April Sullivan of Piedmont, SC; and Jenae Lee Greenville, SC; three sisters, Glynis Lee of Greenville, SC and Yvette Williams of...

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. John Douglas "Doug" Jones, 83 of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Wayne Kermet Jones, Sr., and Marjorie Lovelace Jones.

 Left to cherish many fond memories are his loving wife of 58 years, Freddie Wilson Jones; of the home,...

Mr. Jackie Bowens

Mr. Jackie Bowens

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Jackie Bowens,72, of Pickens, South Carolina, husband of Dane’e S. Bowens, transitioned on Friday January 24, 2025, at Cannon Hospital. Born in Easley, SC; he was the son of the late Lake and Ruth Williams Bowens. 

Surviving: in addition to his wife, four daughters, Paula Bowens, of Pickens, SC; Ernestine (Paul) Hughes, of Sugar Hill, GA; Heather Bowens, and Daphne...

Mrs. Ruby Y. Williams

Mrs. Ruby Y. Williams

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Yearby Williams, 86, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, wife of the late Edward Williams, Jr., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving: one daughter, Kellie (Derrick) Garris of Wichita, KS: one son, Gregory (Sherrill) Williams of Fayetteville, NC; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: Friday, January 31,...

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson

Jan 23, 2025

Ms. Clara Mae Campbell Jackson, 78, of Detroit, Michigan, transitioned on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Willie Mae Trimmier Campbell.

Surviving: one daughter, Clara J. Jackson of the home; one son, Harry Jackson of Detroit, MI; two sisters, Dorothy Campbell (William Miller) and Josephine (Carl)...

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