Obituaries

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer

Feb 5, 2025

Hendersonville, NC

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer, 77, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Valley Hill Health and Rehab.  Born in New York, the son of the late Robert and Marie Murray Schaefer.

Surviving: one daughter, Ms. Mary Schaefer of Asheville, North Carolina. one son, Paul ( Lilia) Schaefer  of Greenville, South Carolina; one Sister, Mrs. Deborah (Kenneth)...

Mr. James Edward "Boy" Brownlee

Mr. James Edward "Boy" Brownlee

Feb 5, 2025

Mr. James Edward “Boy” Brownlee, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Helen Jackson Brownlee, transitioned on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Sarah Frances “Toot” Brownlee Josey.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Deborah Cureton and Carol D. Cohen; two sons, Pierre (Pamela) Gary and Christopher...

Ms. Angela Renee "Nana Boo" Irby

Ms. Angela Renee "Nana Boo" Irby

Feb 4, 2025

Ms. Angela Renee “ Nana Boo” Irby, 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Rhonda Lee Irby Riddle, and the late Ronald Harrison. 

Surviving: in addition to her mother, two sons, Meliek Beeks, and Jacorey Beeks, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Shirley...

Ms. Ella Mae Black

Ms. Ella Mae Black

Feb 3, 2025

Ms. Ella Mae Black, 80, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Book and Hannah Hortense Durham Black.

In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Black, A. B. Black, and Walter Black.

Surviving: one daughter,...

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson

Feb 2, 2025

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson 59, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2025, at Rainey Hospice in Anderson SC. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson also known as “Honey” was born on October 22, 1965, to Odell Holliday Sr. and the late Sylvia D. Holliday. Yolanda went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson,...

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Feb 1, 2025

Ms. Mary Ellen “Milt” Floyd Edwards, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Henry, Jr. and Glenda Carter Floyd.

Surviving: two sisters, Caroline Floyd Kpaduwa of Simpsonville, SC and Elaine (OA) Floyd Awolola of Greenville, SC; five brothers,...

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 James Salter

Mr. Willie James Salter

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. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Noah Smith, Sr., and Cora Lee Sullivan Smith.

Surviving: a brother, Art (Tonya) Smith, of Dacula, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Funeral Services: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 4:00pm, at...

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 Esther Starks Fuller

Ms. Queen Esther Starks Fuller

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Queen Esther 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...

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