Obituaries
Mr. Jessie R. "Tex" Taylor
Oct 19, 2026
Mr. Jessie R. “Tex” Taylor, 78, of Greenville, husband of Sharon Allmond-Taylor, transitioned on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Ferriday LA; he was the son of the late Mary Brown.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, one daughter, Lavonda (Todd) Large, of Philadelphia, PA; bonus daughter, Erica Posey, of Greenville, SC; three bonus sons,...
Jennifer Slaughter
Oct 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jennifer Slaughter
July 31, 1974 – October 18, 2026
On October 18th, 2026, Jennifer Slaughter gracefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant joy, unshakeable faith, and boundless love. Born on July 31, 1974, in Newark, New Jersey, to her cherished parents, Ray Barnhill and Rene Slaughter, Jennifer brought warmth and light into the world from...
Ms. Annie Louise "Annie" Glenn
Oct 18, 2026
Ms. Annie Louise “Anna” Glenn, 80, of Greenville, transitioned Sunday, October 18, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Janie Byrd McCombs.
Surviving: one daughter, Osha (Jimmy) Brown of Greenville, SC; two sons, Michael (Beverly) Glenn, and Gregory (Melanie) Glenn, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Elizabeth Rogers, and Nancy Collins,...
Reverend Ralph Hawthorne
Oct 16, 2026
Rev. Ralph Hawthorne transitioned from this earthly life to be with the Lord on October 16, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Joe B. and Blanche Chapman Hawthorne.
Rev. Hawthorne was united in marriage to Willie Beatrice Sherman Hawthorne, and they shared 56 years of marriage. To this union was born...
Mr. Bobby Dean Burch
Oct 15, 2026
The Legacy of Bobby Burch
Bobby Burch was born on July 7, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Roland and Annie Mae Burch. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ whose life was defined by faith, integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. His legacy was not simply in the years...
Ms. Doris Theresa Wigfall
Oct 2026
Ms. Doris Theresa Wigfall was born in November 1937 to the late Mary Louise Williams Burton and Oscar Wigfall. She peacefully departed this life in October 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, dedication, faith, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Doris was a devoted...
Julius Lee Allen II
Oct 14, 2026
Julius Lee Allen, II
1952 – 2026
The legacy of Julius Lee Allen, II, he was born on February 16, 1952 at Donald AFB in Greenville, SC to the late, Julius Lee Allen, Sr., and late Helen Jean Abbott Allen, he departed this life on October 14, 2026.
He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather & Brother; a faithful servant of God and...
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hackney
Oct 14, 2026
Greenville, SC
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hackney, 81, wife of Louis Hackney for 57 years, transitioned Wednesday October 14, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Lemuel Crosby and Charlotte Bryson.
Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Sonya (Jimmie) Kirksey of Tampa, FL, and Phillis (Joshua) McMiller Sr., of Harker Heights,...
Mr. Christopher Jermaine McGee
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Christopher Jermaine McGee, 51, of Greenville, transitioned, Monday, October 12, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of James Ervin McGee, Sr., and the late Melinda Richey.
Surviving, in addition to his father: two daughters, Haven McGee of Austin, TX and Reyna Parris of Spartanburg, SC; two sons, Navious Bailey of Greenville, SC and Jamel McGee of Clemson, SC;...
Mr. Obie Walker Jr.
Oct 12, 2026
Obie Walker Jr., born October 7, 1945, in Greenville, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on October 12, 2026. He was the son of the late Osby Walker and Ozella Garrett Walker and a well-known member of Greenville’s historic Little Texas community. He was a proud graduate of Sterling High School, Class of 1963.
Obie dedicated nearly 30 years of service to...
Mr. Tony Cureton
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Tony Cureton 63, transitioned on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at MUSC – Columbia. He was a son of the late Edith Cureton.
Surviving: one daughter, Anitress Cureton of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Walter (Tonya) Cureton of Mauldin, SC and John Calvin Cureton of Washington, DC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:30PM, at...
Mr. Larry Martin
Oct 9, 2026
Mr. Larry Martin, 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, October 9, 2026 at St. Francis Downtown.
Funeral Services: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:30PM, Watkins, Garrett, and Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
Ms. Kathleen "Kat" Scott
Oct 9, 2026
Kathleen Neal Scott (aka KAT) age of 79 was called home on October 9, 2026 a day after her baby girl (Sherri Scott-Walker) 59th birthday.
Kathleen, daughter of the late Eugene and Dora Mae Mayfield Neal, was born on February 28, 1947 in Franklin County, Georgia. Three brothers predeceased her in death, Roy Lee Neal, Samuel Neal and Lamar Neal and...
Ms. Cornelia M Harris
Oct 8, 2026
Ms. Cornelia “Nana/Shawt” Lydia Harris transitioned in her 90th year on Thursday, October 8, 2026, peacefully in her sleep.
She was born on March 9, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Emily and Thomas McCoy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Lee Crosby and a beloved niece Cynthia Freeman.
Cornelia attended Sterling High...
Mrs. Karen Aloe Brown Richardson
Oct 8, 2026
Mrs. Karen Aloe Brown Richardson, 61, wife of Willie Richardson for 33 years, transitioned Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville, SC she was a daughter of Milton and Lois Perry Brown.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents, one daughter, Kezia Richardson of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Kimberly (Derrol) Brown-Shuford of Simpsonville, SC and Kristy Carr...
Ms. Fannie Lucille McCullough
Oct 8, 2026
Mrs. Fannie Lucille “Cile” Foster McCullough affectionally known as “Granny, 93, of Greenville, widow of the late Horace McCullough, transitioned Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her residence. Born in Pelzer, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Devore and Addie Griffin Foster.
Surviving: eight daughters, Harmeter (John) Crockett, Johnnie Mae McCullough, Malinda Barksdale, Shirley McCullough all of Greenville, SC,...
Mr. Roscoe Chappelle
Oct 6, 2026
Mr. Roscoe Chappelle, 91, of Greenville, husband of Mrs. Rosa B. Christie Chappelle, transitioned on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Alex and Ollie Clarkson Chappelle.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: two sons, Roscoe (Antonia) Chappelle, Jr., of Spartanburg, SC, and Derek A. (Meriem) Chappelle, of Lusby, MD; one sister, Mildred C....
Mr. George William "Georgy Porgy" "Jackyl" Moore
Oct 6, 2026
Mr. George William “Georgy Porgy” “Jackyl” Moore, 49, of Pelzer, husband of Ameshia Moore, transitioned on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Anmed Medical Center.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, two sons, Kelvon Blassingame and Keonte Moore, both of Pelzer, SC; one sister, Barbara Moore, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Sydney Moore, Jr., of Greenville, SC; and a host of other...
Ms. Diane M. Mayes
Oct 6, 2026
Ms. Diane M. Mayes, 70, of Spartanburg, transitioned Tuesday October 6, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the Norwood Mayes and Franes W. Wynn.
Surviving: two daughters, Kimeka Mayes of Spartanburg, SC and Latosha Mayes of Simpsonville, SC; two sons, Michael (Kezzy) Mayes of Piedmont, SC and Eric (Christy) Mayes of Kingston, NC;...
Mr. Osmond Terrill "Poppa-Stoppa" Richardson
Oct 6, 2026
Mr. Osmond Terrill “Poppa-Stoppa” Richardson, 50, of Mauldin, transitioned Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, SC he was a son of Helen Louise Brown Richardson and the late Jessie Richardson Sr.
Surviving in addition to his mother, one son, Devokious Richardson of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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