Obituaries

Ms. Annie Vernell Johnson

Ms. Annie Vernell Johnson

Aug 30, 2024

Mrs. Annie Vernell Johnson, 72, of Travelers Rest, wife of Morris Johnson, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Iallus, Sr. and Viola C. Williams.

Surviving: three daughter, Annie Marie Johnson of Piedmont, SC, Pamela (John) Alexander of Spartanburg, SC and Melinda Johnson Butler of the home; two sister, Julia Mae Irby of...

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson

Aug 29, 2024

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson, 76, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at McCall Hospice House. Born In Liberty, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Edgar and Sarah Lay Simpson. 

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his sons Robert B. (April) Simpson and Cornelius Simpson. Two Step- Children, Jacklyn (Sean) McCullum and James (Melody) Breazeale....

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin

Aug 28, 2024

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin, 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Oree Todd Griffin.

Surviving: one daughter, Barbara Jean (Jesse) Hampton, of Greenville, SC; one son, Ray Warren Griffin, of Greenville, SC; five sisters, Shirley Strickland, Bobbie Sue...

Mr. James Edward Stone

Mr. James Edward Stone

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. James Edward Stone, 59, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Donna Plummer Stone, passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rainey Hospice, Anderson, South Carolina. Born in Bell Glade, Florida, he was a son of Lou Mae Stone and the late Eugene Davis.

Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife; one sister, Mila Ivery of Bellglade, Fl; one brother,...

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson

Aug 26, 2024

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson, 47, of Blythewood, South Carolina, wife of Christopher J. Robinson, Sr., passed away  Monday, August 26, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Jeffrey Lamont Fuller and the late Debra Jean Edwards Fuller.

Surviving, in addition to her father and husband; three daughters, Cameron...

Deacon Donald Lewis Hagood, Sr.

Deacon Donald Lewis Hagood, Sr.

Aug 25, 2024

Deacon Donald Lewis Hagood, Sr., 77, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Peggy Dickerson Hagood, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his residence. Born in Anderson County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James Henry and Bertha Lee Robinson Hagood.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Donna Hagood, Tiffinay Hagood both of Easley, SC...

Ms. Wanda Jean Lowden

Ms. Wanda Jean Lowden

Aug 25, 2024

Ms. Wanda Jean Lowden, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel and Bertha Wilson Lowden. She was raised by her brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Mattie Lowden. 

Surviving: two daughters, Bridgette (Michael Bailey), Lowden and Kimberly (Pealur Hicks) Lowden, both...

Mrs. Claudia Mack

Mrs. Claudia Mack

Aug 23, 2024

Claudia Nance Mack, affectionately known as "Ree," passed away at the age of 94 on Friday, August 23, 2024, leaving behind a life of service as an elementary school music teacher and co-owner of a business.

Ms. Mack earned a master's degree in music education and taught at several schools in Greenville County. She and her son, Robert Mack "Moss," who...

Mr. Richard Lee Baldwin

Mr. Richard Lee Baldwin

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. Richard Lee Baldwin, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Southpointe Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Henderson and Elizabeth Baldwin Martin. 

Surviving: two daughters, Frances Davis, of Boiling Springs, SC; and Priscilla (Tritus) Wallington, of Simpsonville, SC; one sister, Carrie Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; one...

Rev. Wilton Napoleon White, Sr.

Rev. Wilton Napoleon White, Sr.

Aug 22, 2024

Rev. Wilton Napoleon White, Sr., 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Dora Lee Williams White, passed on Sunday, August 22, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Marshal and Drucilla Smith White.

Surviving; two daughters, Sabrina Moff of Anchorage, AK; and Thelma White of Dover, DE; two sons, Wilton Napolean White, Jr.,...

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales

Aug 22, 2024

Greenville, SC

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Willie Calvin Clinkscales, passed on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Zeno and Flora Sullivan Brown Harris.

Surviving, in addition to her husband; two brothers, Wallace (Margaret) Brown of Greenville, SC and Pastor Larry...

Baby Boy De'Marii Lael Ace Corbett

Baby Boy De'Marii Lael Ace Corbett

Aug 21, 2024

Baby Boy De’Marii Lael Ace Corbett, 1 years old, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Francis Eastside Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Davajie Corbett and Tamaya Dennis, of the home. 

Surviving, in addition to his parents:  five sisters, Rylann Dennis and Kayleigh Dennis of the home, Armoni Corbett, Amour Hunter,...

Mrs. Shirley Denise Young

Mrs. Shirley Denise Young

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Denise Woody Young, 58, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, wife of Thomas Lee Young, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Charles and Patricia Thompson Woody.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents: one daughter, Jameshia Thomason of Greenville, SC; one son,...

Mrs. Debra Ann "Deb" Sullivan Polk

Mrs. Debra Ann "Deb" Sullivan Polk

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Debra Ann “Deb” Sullivan Polk, 67, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 20204. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Sullivan and Samuel Arnetta Tate. 

Surviving: two sons, Nathaniel Damon (Sara) Polk, of Taylors, SC, and Jacques Jamar “JJ” (Pam Stewart) Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Shirley (Larry) Williams, of Anderson,...

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson

Aug 20, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson, 90, of Mauldin, South Carolina, wife of the late Willie James Johnson, passed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Surviving: one daughter, Debra J. (Samuel) Baker of the home; two brothers, Willie James Gray of Greenville, SC and Talmadge (Leonia) Gray of Mauldin, SC; one grandchild, Demetris Meadows; and a host of...

Reverend Johnny Calvin "Shorty" Luster

Reverend Johnny Calvin "Shorty" Luster

Aug 19, 2024

Reverend Johnny Calvin “Shorty” Luster, 76, of Mauldin, South Carolina, widower of the late Janice Maria Yarbrough Luster, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at his residence.

Surviving: his seven beautiful daughters, Catonya Luster of the home, Natasha Luster Kelly of Woodruff, SC, Toccoa Luster of Fountain, Inn, SC, Portia (Willie) Williams of Greer, SC, Tacheaka Evans of Greenville, SC,...

Colonel Dr. Joseph Monroe

Colonel Dr. Joseph Monroe

Aug 19, 2024

United States Air Force Retired Colonel (Dr.) Joseph Monroe

Dr. Joseph Monroe, a pioneering Computer Scientist and esteemed educator, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on August 19, 2024, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Rowland, North Carolina, Dr. Monroe's remarkable career is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to excellence that inspired countless Department of Defense and...

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio

Aug 17, 2024

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio, 4, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Jose Bedro and Catarina Ignacio. 

Surviving: In addition to his parents, two sisters, Eliza Pedro, and Abi Pedro, both of the home. And a host of other relatives and friends. 

Funeral Services: Saturday,...

Mr. James Paul Cooley

Mr. James Paul Cooley

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. James Paul Cooley, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, August 17. 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, he was the son of the late Houston and Ethel Brock Cooley. 

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his niece and caregiver, Cheryl Fleming Williams; and a...

Ms. Bernardine C. "BJ" Smith

Ms. Bernardine C. "BJ" Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Bernardine C. “BJ” Smith, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL; she was the daughter of the late Beuther Smith and Ester Simpson. Grandparents that raised her Carlene and Washington Hagler. 

Surviving: her companion, John Irving, of the home, a goddaughter, Shemeka Johnson, of Greenville, SC;...

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