Obituaries
James Smoot
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James Benny “J.B.” Smoot, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late J.D. and Odessa Hailstock Smoot. Surviving: one daughter, Andreana Goldsmith of Greenville, SC; one son, Josh Hawthorne of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Marian Briggs, Delphine Dogan and Bridget Thomas, all of Greenville,...
Classie Walker
Jun 13, 2021
Jamaica, NY Mrs. Classie Ree “Tyke” Walker, 77, of Jamaica, Queens, New York went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Classie was born in Greenville, S.C. She was the loving daughter of the late the late Alfred Walker, Sr. and Lauretha (Brown) Walker. She is survived by two brothers, John Wesley (Anita) Walker of Alpharetta,...
Joszef Marko
Jun 13, 2021
Mr. Jozef Marko, 66, of Piedmont, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Prisma Health. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Linda Scott Rush
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Linda Scott Rush, 87, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late T.C. and Carrie Lou Scott. Surviving: one daughter, Linda (Reginald) Jackson; two sons, Thomas (Wanda) Rush, Jr., Kevin Rush, and Craig Rush; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: Thursday, June 17,...
George Harris
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. George Montgomery Harris, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at NHC-Greenville. He was the son of the late Jimmy and Essie Day Harris. Surviving: his wife Zadie Harris of the home; two daughters, Lisa Townsend of Greenville, SC and Cheryl Mitchell of Columbia, MD; two sons, Brian (Veronica) Harris of Inman, SC...
Annie Kelley
Jun 12, 2021
Simpsonville, SC Mrs. Annie Mae Kelley, 82, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed June 12, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Fannie Mae Huff Sherman. Surviving: four daughters, Lydia L. Mack of Mauldin, Vanessa M. Ayers of the home, Cynthia L. Mack of Greenville, SC and Regina Breeze of Atlanta, Ga; one son, Lorenzo...
Tania Deprima
Jun 12, 2021
Anderson, SC Ms. Tania Jadel DePrima, 76, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was the daughter of James Albert Cox and Maria DelCaarmen Callero. She was the last surviving relative of her immediate family. She is survived by her stepfather, Terry Zierke; her god daughter, Nicole Lomax of Piedmont, SC; and a host of other...
Virginia Fuller
Jun 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Virginia Fuller, 87, of Greenville peacefully departed this life on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Poinsett Rehabilitation. She is survived by her son, Steven Cobb of Greenville, SC; one brother, Wallace Fuller of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, Michael Jamison of Detroit, MI and Summer Sizemore of Greenville, SC; and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends....
William Lloyd
Jun 11, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. William Shayron “Shay” Lloyd, Jr., 71, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late William, Sr. and Helen Norris Lloyd. He is survived by two daughters, Tanya (Kevin) Haynes of Greer, SC and Shayla (Rodrick) Sadler of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Zaccheus Lloyd of Simpsonville, SC;...
DeAundre` Hayes
Jun 10, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. DeAundre` Tyquez “Big Boy” Hayes, 17, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of Ryan Hayes and Clineasha Bridjett Bloise. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sisters, DeYana Hayes, Brooklyn Bloise and Brielle Bloise of the home, and Jessica Hayes of Greenville,...
Mario Byers
Jun 10, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Mario Lathan "Junior" Byers, 37, of Greenville, SC, passed on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Prisma Healthcare. He was the son of Mario and Ramona Sullivan Byers. He is survived by his two daughters, Aniah Harris-Byers of Simpsonville, SC and Tylann Omariona Byers of Greenville, SC; one son, Lathan Harris-Byers of Simpsonville, SC; three sisters, Koshina Sullivan...
Joann Williams
Jun 8, 2021
Fountain Inn, SC Ms. Joann “Jo Jo” Williams, 74, of Fountain Inn, SC, transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Julius Hollis and Mary E. Howard Tooley. She is survived by her two daughters, Ruth Buckmire of Simpsonville, SC and Denise Wedington (James) Jones of Townsend,...
Mary Wallace
Jun 8, 2021
Abbeville, SC Ms. Mary Louise Wallace, 65, of Honea Path, departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Big Rapids, Michigan to the late Glenn and Sheila Byers Wallace. She is survived by her loving fiancé, James Dewyse of the home. Her life will be honored with a private interment.
Marie McNatt
Jun 8, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Marie Ann "TT" McNatt, 58, of Greenville, gained her wings on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Prisma Healthcare. She was a daughter of the late Bobby and Betty Ann Ruth McNatt. She is survived by two sons, Joshua (Sherricka) McNatt of Greer, SC and Sanchez (Wendy) McNatt of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Vanessa McNatt and Cassandra (Lamont)...
Jack Sullivan
Jun 7, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Jack Sullivan, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Monday, June 7, 2021 at St. Francis Downtown. He was the son of the late Sue Pearl Thompson Sullivan. Surviving: his fiancé, Mattie R. Norman of the home; two daughters, Jacqueline Dendy of Greenville, SC and Arlene Sullivan of Austin, TX; two sons, Christopher (Veleria) Sullivan of Portsmouth,...
Brenda Simpson
Jun 7, 2021
Ms. Brenda Simpson, 70, of Greenville, passed on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Henly and Willie Lee Butler Brown. Surviving: three nephews reared in the home, Erik (Lekeisha) Brown of Simpsonville, SC, Juan Brown of Greenville, SC and Elliott Brown of Travelers Rest, SC; and a host of other relatives and...
Patricia Greene
Jun 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Patricia Ann “Tricia” Greene, 57, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her residence. She was a daughter of Elease Green. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Latasha Collins of the home; one son, Antonio Collins of the home; two sisters, Catherine (Edward) Washington and Shanelle Hudson...
Sharon Ware
Jun 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Sharon Denise “Niecy” Ray-Ware, 59, passed on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Prisma Health. She was a daughter of the late David and Betty Mae Maroney Ray. Surviving: her husband Lawrence Ware; three daughters, Amanda Ray of the home, Miranda Ray and Sharanda Ray, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Peggy Jackson Gowens, Betty J. Bunkley (James...
Donald Gerald
Jun 5, 2021
Taylors, SC Mr. Donald Maurice Gerald, 67, of Taylors, passed on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his residence.. He was born in Toledo, OH to the late Marion Gerald, Sr. and Vernetta Sheffield.
Charles Chappell
Jun 5, 2021
Mr. Charles Randolph Chappell, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, June 6, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late Lawrence Eugene and Dorothy Dean Williams Chappell. Surviving: two sisters, Victoria Chappell of Greenville, SC and Stephanie S. (Rev. Marques) Fletcher of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Lawrence E. Chappell, Jr., and Joseph Chappell, both of...