Obituaries

Sharon Ware

Sharon Ware

Jul 29, 2026

Ms. Sharon Ware, 61, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Silas Gray, III

Mr. Silas Gray, III

Jul 29, 2026

Mr. Silas Gray, III, 61, of Simpsonville, husband of Shandra Griffin Gray, transitioned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his residence. He was a son of Willie Ree Parks Gray and the late Silas Gray, Jr.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: two sons, Dion Gray and Niegel Gray of Greenville, SC: two sisters, Beverly Glen Michael and Belinda...

Mr. Willie Perry "Boney" Pickens, Jr.

Mr. Willie Perry "Boney" Pickens, Jr.

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Willie Perry “Boney” Pickens, Jr., 67, of Greenville, widower of the late Beverly Denise Simpson Pickens. He was a son of the late Willie Perry “Dot T” Pickens, Sr and Betty Dale Hill Pickens.

Surviving: one daughter, Jasmine Pickens, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lorette Pickens, Frances Henry both of Belton, SC, and Sharon Pickens of Greenville, SC; one brother,...

Mr. Randolph Huwlett

Mr. Randolph Huwlett

Jul 27, 2026

Mr. Randolph Huwlett, 75, of Pelzer, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, July 27, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason

Jul 26, 2026

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason, Sr., 53, of Greenville, husband of Cheryl Thomason, transitioned on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his residence. He was a son of L. C. (Cynthia) Thomason and Lydia Sullivan.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents: two daughters, Taurie Thomason and Truth Thomason both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Taurus Thomason, Jr, and Tray Sweeney Thomason...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson

Jul 25, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson, 73, widow of the late Willie Edward Robinson, transitioned on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her residence. Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Gardner and Annie Faulkner Hughey.

Surviving: three daughters, India Davis of Pender County, NC, Paula L (Eddie) Finley of Simpsonville, SC, and Shannon (James) Elmore of...

Baby Boy A Morris

Baby Boy A Morris

Jul 25, 2026

Baby Boy A, Morris transitioned Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Prisma Health-Greer.

Baby Boy B Morris

Baby Boy B Morris

Jul 25, 2026

Baby Boy B Morris, transitioned Saturday, July 25. 2026, at Prisma Health Greer.

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson

Jul 23, 2026

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson, 22, of Atlanta, Georgia, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was a son of David Sr., and Sonya McHerring Nelson.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: two sisters, Sondesiya McHerring of Atlanta, GA and Samone McHerring of Greenville, SC; two brothers, David Nelson, Jr. and Anthony Nelson both of Atlanta, GA; and...

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch

Jul 23, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch, 73, of Greenville, wife to the late Anthony Loren Crouch, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Randolph Hawkins and Dorothy Mae Young.

Surviving: two daughters, Cereasa Justice, and Toni Crouch, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Deborah Burdine, of Seattle, WA;...

Ms. Vivian Roberson

Ms. Vivian Roberson

Jul 23, 2026

Ms. Vivian Roberson, 86, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Tom Roberson.

Surviving: one daughter, Delores Jones, of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, Johnny “Peaches” (Nettie) Jones, of Marietta, SC; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and...

Mr. Johnny Rae Vernon

Mr. Johnny Rae Vernon

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Johnny Rae Vernon, 64, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Anmed Healthcare in Anderson, South Carolina. He was a son of Johnny McGreer and Patsy Alexander.

Surviving: two sisters, Crystal Babb of Belton, SC and Mary Alexander of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Michael Alexander of Harlem, NY; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Luther P. Early, Jr.

Mr. Luther P. Early, Jr.

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Luther P. Early, Jr., 67, of Pelzer, husband of Cynthia Early, transitioned on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born in Detroit Michigan, he was the son of the late Luther P. Early, Sr., and Beatrice J. Fitzman.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, three daughters, Shunta (Dorian) Hall, of Southfield, MI, Taznee (Sjuan) Hudson, of Atlanta, GA, and...

Mr. Gregory Waller

Mr. Gregory Waller

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Gregory Waller, 62, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Charles and Willie Maude Callahan Waller.

Surviving: one daughter, Bre "Pumpkin" Waller, of Greenville, SC; one son, Dante (Laquinta) Holmes, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Jaqueline (John) Sullivan, of Simpsonville, SC; two...

Ms. Evelyn Robinson

Ms. Evelyn Robinson

Jul 22, 2026

Ms. Evelyn Robinson, 90, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Thomas M Renrick, Sr. and Thelma Grayson.

Surviving: one daughter, Danita Adrienne (Kevin) Harris of Simpsonville, SC; one son, David Anthony Robinson of New Market AL; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services:...

Mrs. Kathleen S. Burns

Mrs. Kathleen S. Burns

Jul 21, 2026

Mrs. Kathleen Shell Burns



February 16, 1955 – July 21, 2026



Mrs. Kathleen Shell Burns, 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence.



Born February 16, 1955, in Greenville County, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dolphus and Bessie Mae Shell.



Kathleen was a woman of deep faith with...

Alijah D. Williams

Alijah D. Williams

Jul 20, 2026

Alijah D. Williams, 10, of Fountain Inn, transitioned on Monday, July 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Virginia. Born in Easley, he was the son of Timothy Brown and Iesha Coker.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, five sisters, Loyal Walker, Tiana Anderson, Hydeia Brown, all of Greenville, SC Ayanna Brown, of Duncan, SC; and Aerilynn Brown, of Central, SC; three brothers, Zylik...

Dr. Alan Wayne Belk

Dr. Alan Wayne Belk

Jul 19, 2026

Mr. Alan Wayne Belk 65, of Spartanburg, widower to the late EmmElise Gabriel, transitioned on Sunday July 19, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Charlotte, NC; he was the son of the late Briley Belk, Jr., and Grace Wynn.

Surviving: four sons, Alan (Shana) Belk, of Salisbury, NC; Christopher Belk, and Joshua Belk, both of Tulsa, OK; and Miles...

Reverend David Ardell Sullivan

Reverend David Ardell Sullivan

Jul 18, 2026

Reverend David Ardell Sullivan 70, of Simpsonville, husband to Carol Ann Sullivan, transitioned on Sunday July 19, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late King David and Dorothy Brock Sullivan.

Surviving: in addition to his wife of the home, three daughters, Okemia (Kerry) Blackmon, of Mauldin, SC; Travius (Tra'vis) Smith, of Anderson, SC;...

Mr. B. K. Blake

Mr. B. K. Blake

Jul 17, 2026

Mr. B. K. Blake, 89, of Easley, transitioned on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Ed and Hattie Mae Terrell Blake.

Surviving: three sisters, Genevieve Johnson, Shirley Blake, both of Easley SC; and Sarah Mays, of Mauldin, SC; three brothers, Henry Lee Blake, Bobby Blake, and Lonnie Blake, all...