Obituaries

Louise Byrd Aiken

Louise Byrd Aiken

Mar 6, 2024

Mrs. Louise Byrd "Mama Louise" Aiken, 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Jackie Eugene Aiken for 51 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her residence. Born to the late Raiszoner and Florilla Williams Bryd. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving her daughters: Jacqueline Aiken London of Simpsonville, SC, Carolyn L....

Melissa Sullivan

Melissa Sullivan

Mar 6, 2024

Mrs. Melissa Renee' Byrd Sullivan, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of James Briss Sullivan for 30 years, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of Annie Elizabeth Rosemond Byrd and the late Clarence Henry Byrd.

Surviving: in addition to her husband and mother, one daughter, Brittany Sullivan of Greenville, SC; two sons,...

Shirley Ladson

Shirley Ladson

Mar 6, 2024

Ms. Shirley Ladson, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Odister, and Rosa Bella Alexander.Surviving: one son, Anthony Edward Watkins, of Moore, SC; three sisters, Donna Calhoun, of Anderson, SC; Janice Sapp, and Brenda Brown, both of Elberton, GA;...

Curtis Eugene Williams, Jr.

Curtis Eugene Williams, Jr.

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Curtis Eugene Williams, Jr., 35, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Jacqueline G. Green Williams, and the late Curtis Eugene Williams, Sr.  Surviving; two sisters, Mary Allysia Green and Triziequeka Green, both of Greenville, SC; and a host of other...

Eric Waymen Sullivan

Eric Waymen Sullivan

Mar 5, 2024



Mr. Eric Waymen Sullivan, 60, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the son of Lizzette Simmons Sullivan and the late Robert Houston Sullivan.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by six children, D. Tamika Thompson, Damion Robinson, and Megan Watts all of Greenville, SC, David Anthony Sullivan of North Carolina, Alisha Thompson...

Larry S. Lewis

Larry S. Lewis

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Larry Stephan “PokeNBean” Lewis, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Prisma Health, Columbia, South Carolina. He was a son of Elzy Mae Lewis Griffin and the late William Edward Ferrell.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one son, Larry (Dorrinnia) Peters of Columbus, OH; one daughter, Ashley Blandin of Easley, SC; four siblings, Dessie...

Barron Holloway

Barron Holloway

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Barron Benny Joe Holloway, 77, of Easley, South Caolina, passed on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Leroy and Frances Ashmore Holloway.

Surviving: one daughter, Alisha (James) Haygood of Piedmont, SC; one son, Derrick Holloway of Greenville, SC; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and...

Fredrick Wayne Smith, Sr.

Fredrick Wayne Smith, Sr.

Mar 4, 2024



Mr. Frederick Wayne Smith, Sr., 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Connell Smith.

He was the son of the late Rev. Dr. Cadimus S. “C.S.” and Margaret Young Sanders.

Surviving: two sons, Frederick Wayne Smith, Jr. of Greenville, SC, and Christopher Smith (Lauren...

Booker T. Foster, Jr.

Booker T. Foster, Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

Mr. Booker T. Foster, Jr., 82, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Booker T. Foster, Sr., and Anna Liza Goodwin Foster.Surviving: one daughter, Yolanda Foster, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Evelyn Smith, of Georgia; one brother, Gerald (Carmelita) Foster, of Taylors, SC;...

Curtis Lee Sloan, Jr.

Curtis Lee Sloan, Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

Mr. Curtis Lee Sloan, Jr., 57, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of Juanita Frazier Copeland and the late Curtis Lee Sloan, Sr.

Surviving: his wife, Shawn Conley Sloan of Tampa, Florida;  his mother, Juanita Frazier (George) Copeland; one daughter, Chelsea Geist of Dallas,...

Maria Gamil Boston

Maria Gamil Boston

Feb 29, 2024

Ms. Maria Gamil Boston, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Lee, Sr. and Nellie Ruth Leake Paden.

Surviving:  one daughter, Teaundra (LaMark) Rivers of Greenville, SC; two sons, Maurice Paden of Sacramento, CA and Jerome Boston of Greenville, SC; three...

George Lafor Perry

George Lafor Perry

Feb 27, 2024

Greenville, SC

Mr. George Lafor Perry, 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Gertrude Perry, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2024, at Magnolia Manor. He was a son of the late Elease Perry Moore.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. 

Graveside Service: Monday, March 11, 2024, 1:00pm, at Greenville Memorial Gardens. 

Egypt Brielle Henderson Morales

Egypt Brielle Henderson Morales

Feb 26, 2024

Greenville, SCMiss Egypt Brielle Henderson - Morales, 10, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.Funeral Services: Monday, March 4, 2024, 12:00noon, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

Feb 26, 2024

Greenville, SC Ms. Barbara Jean "Bobbie Jean” Anderson, 90, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Eugene Walker and Addie Ree Anderson Benson. Surviving; six daughters, Jo Ann Irby, of Camden SC; Addie Ree Walker, Roberta Christina Anderson, Annette...

Robert E. Mahone

Robert E. Mahone

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. Robert Earl Mahone, Jr., 64, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Reedy River Post. He was married to Fannie Williams Mahone. He was the son of the late Robert Earl Mahone, Sr. and Mattie Beatrice Booker Mahone.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Shavella Marant, Harmoni A. Mahone and stepdaughter,...

Tina Cline

Tina Cline

Feb 26, 2024

Taylors, SCMs. Tina Miranda Cline, 62, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Richard Henry Cline and Georgia Carolina Edmonds Cline.Surviving: four sons, Brandon Marquis Cline, Antonio Demarell (Alexandria) Cline of Simpsonville, SC, Brent Louis Cline of Taylors, SC and Terrance Avery Cline of Taylors,...

Jemal Ramone Renrick

Jemal Ramone Renrick

Feb 25, 2024

Piedmont, SC

Mr. Jemal Ramone Renrick, 50, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, to Christy Thompson Johnson and Ike Jackson.

Surviving: his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick and Christy Johnson; the person by whom he was raised)  Mr. Alvin Renrick; one daughter, Jemyah Renrick...

Ray Davis

Ray Davis

Feb 24, 2024

Greenville, SCMr. Ray Anthony Davis, 65, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Rainey Hospice in Anderson, South Carolina. He was a son of Willie and Lillie Neal Davis.Surviving: in addition to his parents: two daughters, Iasia Jones and Shalonda Garnett, both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Corey (Aisha) Jones of Simpsonville, SC and  Quinton Anthony...

Janet Gude

Janet Gude

Feb 23, 2024

Greenville, SC Mrs. Janet Marie Gude, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, widow of Timothy Gude, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late James and Ora Bell Austin Young, raised by the late Bessie Lee Suber. Surviving: one son, Douglas Young (Tanganeka Stroud) of the home; two sons raised in the...

Jessie Cohens

Jessie Cohens

Feb 23, 2024

Greenville, SCMother Jessie Lee Berry Cohens, 96, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was the widow of the late Bishop Casper Cohens, Sr. and a daughter of the late Lewis Berry and Jessie Lou Sullivan Berry Anderson.Surviving: seven daughters, Leola Cohens, Magdalene (Richard) Irby, Catherine Donaldson, Delores...

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