Obituaries

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)...

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson

Jan 22, 2025

Mr. Arthur James Ferguson,71, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Darlene Robinsonel Ferguson of 16 years, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he was a son of the late Lincoln and Magnolia Benson Ferguson.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Delrocco (Torrence) Lacy of Simpsonville, South Carolina and Leslie Ferguson...

Mr. Bobby Lewis Sullivan

Mr. Bobby Lewis Sullivan

Jan 21, 2025

Deacon Bobby Lewis Sullivan, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, husband of Lydia Powers Sullivan of 42 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville he was a son of the late Willie H., Sr., and Emma Babb Sullivan.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, LaDonna Sullivan (J.D) Spears of Simpsonville, SC and Brenda...

Ms. Bernice Ferguson

Ms. Bernice Ferguson

Jan 19, 2025

Ms. Bernice Anita Bowens Ferguson, 78, of Easley, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bernice Webb Bowens.

Surviving: one daughter, Candice Ferguson of Modesta, CA; one son, Deshawn Ferguson of Easley, SC; four siblings, Larry Bowens and Herbert (Mary Jean) Bowens all of Easley,...

Mr. Schuyler Vaughn McElrath

Mr. Schuyler Vaughn McElrath

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Schulyer Vaughn McElrath, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Sylvia Smith McElrath, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the George Alvin McElrath and the late Bennie Geer McElrath.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Eboni Brown and Aalyah McElrath both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Dr....

Mrs. Mamie Hill

Mrs. Mamie Hill

Jan 19, 2025

Ms. Mamie Lee Simpkins Hill, 91, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her residence. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Wilson Simpkins.

Surviving: her children, Beverly L. Williams and Rev. Carlton B. Hill both of Greenville, SC, Brenda M. Griffith of Mauldin, SC, Johnny C. Hill and Marilyn D. Hill both...

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wallace

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wallace

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Williams Wallace, 92, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late John Earl Wallace, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late John Lee and Margaret Melissa Poole Williams.

Surviving: one son, John (Dorothy) Wallace of Mauldin, SC; two sisters, Floree Hawkins of Greenville, SC...

Ms. Dorothy Mae Patterson

Ms. Dorothy Mae Patterson

Jan 18, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Mae Patterson, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 18,2025, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Annie Laura Patterson and the late Hosea Jackson, Jr.

Surviving: two sons, Rodney Patterson of Greenville, SC and Carl Nixson (Sheree Lowery) of Greenville, SC; one sister, Juanita Patterson of...

Mrs. Annette Kerns

Mrs. Annette Kerns

Jan 17, 2025

Mrs. Annette Thomas Kerns, 84, of Taylors, South Carolina, wife of Richard Charles Kerns, Sr. passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville. Born in Taylors, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Thomas and Francis Thomas-Neubia.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: one daughter, LaTonya (Dwayne) Richards of Stockbridge, GA; one son, Richard C. Kerns, Jr....

Ms. Roberta Hill

Ms. Roberta Hill

Jan 16, 2025

Ms. Roberta Hill, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Johnny Hill, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Laurens South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jim Bates and Geretta Bryson.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughter s, Debra A. Hill of the home and Kizzy E. Hill of Greenville, SC; five...

Ms. Ruth Ann Butler

Ms. Ruth Ann Butler

Jan 15, 2025

Ms. Ruth Ann Butler, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at North Greenville Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Reverend C. E. and Nina Westfield Butler.

Surviving: one son, Benjamin Brown of Clearwater, FL; two sisters, Maybelle Butler Randolph and Louella Butler both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Reverend Dr. Grady...

Mrs. Rebecca Annette T. "Becky or Shirley" Simmons

Mrs. Rebecca Annette T. "Becky or Shirley" Simmons

Jan 14, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca Annette T. “Becky” or “Shirley” Simmons, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Charles Edward Simmons, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her residence.

Surviving: two daughters, Prudence Monique Pittman of Simpsonville, SC and Rebecca D. Simmons of the home; one son, Dustin Simmons of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Sarah Thompson of Mauldin, SC; three...

Mr. Robert Garrett

Mr. Robert Garrett

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. Robert Douglas (Bobby) Garrett, 81, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.   Born in Easley, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James Pierce and Willie Mae Pickens Garrett.

Surviving: two daughter, Robin(Mark) Boyd of Jackson, GA and Venetta Roberts of Dolton, Il; one brother, Roy (Doretha) Garrett of Greenville, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Lee...

Ms. Mary Tolliver

Ms. Mary Tolliver

Jan 13, 2025

Ms. Mary Tolliver, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Charles Lee Toliver, passed away Monday, January 13,2025, at Prisma Health. Bornin Greenville, S. C., she was a daughter of the late Alvin Jefferson, Sr., and Dorothy Lee Brown.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: one daughter, Utoya Brown of the home; three sons, Maurice (Wendy) Brown of East Meadow, New...

Ms. Claudia L. Ross

Ms. Claudia L. Ross

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Claudia L. Ross, 84, of Greer, South Carolina, wife of the late Joe Ross, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Chandler Creek Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter, the late Henry Howard and Willie Ann Diggs Lomax. 

Surviving: one daughter, Cassandra Wilson, of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Jody Ross, of Spartanburg, SC; and Lamont (Cassandra)...

Mr. James Calvin Dawkins

Mr. James Calvin Dawkins

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. James Calvin Dawkins, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late L. H. and Annie Williams Dawkins.

Surviving: niece and nephews who were his caregivers, Shirley Vernon, Clarence Dawkins and Stanley Dawkins all of Greenville, SC; and a host of other...

Sylvia Lee Covington

Sylvia Lee Covington

Jan 13, 2025

Ms. Sylvia Lee Covington, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. 

Arrangements are incomplete. 

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