Obituaries

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh

Apr 21, 2025

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh, 59, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon, 59, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late TJ and Barbara Croft Gordon.

Surviving: one son, Marlanza Gordon of Greenville, SC; one sister, Lisa Gordon of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Randall Gordan of Atlanta, GA and Corey Gordon of Greenville, SC; and a...

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon

Apr 18, 2025

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Dawkins and Sarah Frances Ferguson.

Surviving: one brother, Clyde Bernard Dawkins, of Greenville, SC; a cousin/caregiver, Yvonne Hicks, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Monday,...

Ms. Earnestine Drummond

Ms. Earnestine Drummond

Apr 18, 2025

Ms. Earnestine Drummond, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Harriett Ercelle Hill Pinckney

Ms. Harriett Ercelle Hill Pinckney

Apr 17, 2025

Harriett Ercelle Hill Pinckney, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at the age of 83. A lifelong advocate for children and education, she touched many lives through her kind spirit and unwavering dedication.

Born in Seneca, South Carolina January 30, 1942, Ercelle was the youngest daughter of Dr. Harold Eugene Hill and Mrs....

Mr. Teddy Ray Smith

Mr. Teddy Ray Smith

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Teddy Ray Smith, 70, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, husband of Kathy Rutherford Smith, transitioned on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence. Born in Cairo, Illinois, he was a son of Lerleen Morgan Smith and the late Thedore Smith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: one daughter, LaTonya (Christopher) Nash of Simpsonville, SC two sisters, Denayer (Jessie) Artis...

Mr. John Walter "Johnny" Bolden

Mr. John Walter "Johnny" Bolden

Apr 16, 2025

Mr. John Walter "Johnny" Bolden 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Prisma Hospital Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late William Allen and Jessie Mae Williams Bolden.

Surviving: two daughters, Brittaney Bolden, of Greenville, SC; and Brooke (Oscar) De Paz, of Moreno, CA; three sisters, Patricia Robinson, Judy...

Mrs. Mary Ann Hunter

Mrs. Mary Ann Hunter

Apr 16, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Hunter, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, April16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Louise Frances Ballenger Snoddy.

Surviving: a daughter, Marlena (Angelo Talley) Ashmore, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Brenda Hunter, of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Billy (Rose), of Columbia, SC; Bobby (Betty Todd)...

Mr. Feldon "Jermaine" Roberts

Mr. Feldon "Jermaine" Roberts

Apr 16, 2025

Mr. Feldon “Jermaine” Roberts, 40, of Greenville, husband of Camillia Coleman Roberts, transitioned on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he was a son Feldon and Angela Rowell Roberts.

Surviving, in addition to his parents and wife: one daughter, Ariyah Roberts, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Michelle Roberts of Greenville, SC; two nephews, Josiah Smith and...

Mr. Ishear Tylik "Izzy" Warren

Mr. Ishear Tylik "Izzy" Warren

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Ishear Tylik “Izzy” Warren, 36, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Neptune, New Jersey, he was the son of Josie Warren.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two sisters, Jahdasia Warren, of Greenville, SC; and Jamia Carter, of Atlanta, GA; seven brothers, Allen (Charita)Warren, of Princeton, NC; Dionne Warren, Lenny...

Mrs. Mamie Lee Smith Burton

Mrs. Mamie Lee Smith Burton

Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Mamie Lee Smith Burton, 81, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, widowed of the late Donnie Burton, transitioned on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late GW Smith, Jr. and Elvalina Sullivan Smith.

Surviving: Janice Burton (Steve) Anderson of Simpsonville, SC and Donna (Michael) Allen of the...

Mr. Wylie Bruce Knuckles

Mr. Wylie Bruce Knuckles

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Wylie Bruce Knuckles, 68, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his residence. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was a son of the late James Donald and Hattie Sue Bowens Knuckles.

Surviving: two sisters, Charlotte Wilson of the home and Constance (James) Burnside of Greenville, SC; and two nieces, Octavia Knuckles and Ja’Mylee Knuckles; three nephews,...

Mr. Franklin David "Skitty" Jones

Mr. Franklin David "Skitty" Jones

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Franklin David "Skitty"  Jones 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Joyce E. Jones of 48 years, transitioned on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Anthony Jones, Sr., and Mary Ellen Hamilton Jones.

Surviving: In addition to his wife of the home, one son, Nathan Nelson, of...

Mr. Eric Eugene Burts

Mr. Eric Eugene Burts

Apr 11, 2025

Greenville

Mr. Eric Eugene Burts, 50, of Greenville, husband of Ralphael Blassingame Burts, transitioned on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Larry Pickens and Marilyn D. Burts.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two sons, Malik D. Burts and Eric D. Burts both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Jamie Maurice (Shunya)...

Ms. Mary McGill Black

Ms. Mary McGill Black

Apr 11, 2025

Ms. Mary McGill-Black, 91, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her residence. Born in Anderson County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ruth Hogg and adopted by the late Luke and Mamie Black.

Surviving: three daughters,  Denise (Robert) Terrell of Greenville, SC, Deidre (Rick) King of Taylors, SC and Lisa Black of Greenville, S. C.;...

Mr. Morgan T. Smith

Mr. Morgan T. Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Mr. Morgan T. Smith, 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his residence. Born in Altoona Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Vincent James and Verda Gertrude Frantz Smith.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Clara Mae Walker

Mrs. Clara Mae Walker

Apr 9, 2025

Ms. Clara Mae Walker, 94, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday April 9,2025, at her residence. Born in Greer, SC; she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Mae Jones Leatherwood.

Surviving: two daughters, Gail (Jonathan) Abdullahi-Clark, and Barbara Walker, all of Greenville, SC; a granddaughter, reared in the home, Joyce Abdullahi, and Tenika Walker, of Charlotte, NC;...

Reverend Miles David Goldsmith

Reverend Miles David Goldsmith

Apr 9, 2025

Reverend Miles David Goldsmith Sr.,74, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Michelle West Goldsmith, transitioned on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Janie Lou Goldsmith Hamilton and the late Lee Weston Hamilton.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: one daughter, Fhelecia Goldsmith of the home; three sons, Miles D. (Wendy)...

Ms. Betty Jean Martin

Ms. Betty Jean Martin

Apr 8, 2025

Ms. Betty Jean Martin, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Tony Martin,Jr.,and Willie Mae Williams Martin.

Surviving: two daughters, Sandra Reynolds and Ashley Glenn, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Reverend Mattie (John) Robinson and Sandra Arnold, both of Greenville, SC; one brother,...