Obituaries

Daisy Tolbert-Young

Daisy Tolbert-Young

Aug 18, 2026

Simpsonville, SC

Mrs. Daisy Tolbert-Young, 83, of Simpsonville, widow of the late Ralph L. Young, transitioned Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Simpsonville Post Acute. She was a daughter of the late James Madison Tolbert and Della Brockman.

Surviving: one daughter, Beverly Tolbert of Greenville, SC; one brother, Bobby L. (Barbara) Tolbert of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives...

Robert Lee Ponder

Robert Lee Ponder

Aug 15, 2026

Greenville, SC

Mr. Robert Lee Ponder, 61, of Greenville, SC, transitioned Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Mason Reed and the late Mary Ponder.

Surviving: two daughters, Jennifer Ponder of Greenville, SC and LaQuinta Ponder of Easley, SC; one brother, Roy Ponder of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, Jacorri Patterson and Ziáire Jackson, both of...

Mr. John Willie Johnson, Sr.

Mr. John Willie Johnson, Sr.

Aug 15, 2026

Greenville, SC

Mr. John Willie Johnson, Sr., 81,of Greenville SC transitioned on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his home. He was a son of the late Harold and Willie Mae Hatton Johnson.

Surviving: one daughter, Lolita “Lisa”(Samuel) Cureton, of Greenville, SC; one son, John W. Johnson, Jr.; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday, August...

Ms. Sarah Burton

Ms. Sarah Burton

Aug 13, 2026

Greenville, SC

Ms. Sarah Burton, 97, of Greenville, transitioned Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Eugene Sr., and Gladys Goodwin Seaborn.

Surviving: two daughters, Johnnie Mae Simpson of the home, and Angela Grayson of Greenville, SC; one son, John (Janice) Burton, Jr.; six grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Ms. Olivia Logan

Ms. Olivia Logan

Aug 12, 2026

Charlotte, NC

Ms. Olivia De’Havilland “Libby” Logan, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, transitioned Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Novant Health Hospice. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Lillie Mae Wright Smith.

Surviving: one daughter, Torrence (Marcus) McClintock of Charlotte, NC; one son, Anthony Logan of Greer, SC; five sisters, Hazel Atkins of Piedmont, SC, Lorine Smith of Easley, SC,...

Thomas Lee Brooks Jr.

Thomas Lee Brooks Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

Los Angeles, CA

Mr. Thomas Lee Brooks, Jr., 58, of Los Angeles, transitioned Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Gloria McCrary Dennis

Mrs. Gloria McCrary Dennis

Aug 9, 2026

Ms. Gloria Dennis, 80, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, August 8, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Andy B. McCrary and Ruby Simpson.

Surviving: three daughters, Stephanie Ashford and Joey Dennis, both of Atlanta, GA., and Audrey Dennis, of Greenville, SC; one son, Dale Bailey of Atlanta GA; two sisters, Gwen McCrary and Freda McCrary, both...

Ms. Mattie P. Allgood

Ms. Mattie P. Allgood

Aug 8, 2026

Mrs. Mattie Pearl Allgood, 87, of Greenville, widow of the late Willie James Allgood, Sr., transitioned on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her residence. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Perry lee Hunt and Clara Mae Griffin Watts.

Surviving: three daughters, Mary Allgood of Greenville, SC, Angela (Arthur) Kilgore of Taylors, SC and Tynetia Allgood of...

Ms. Lula B. McGowan

Ms. Lula B. McGowan

Aug 8, 2026

Ms. Lula B. McGowan, 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital – Eastside. She was a daughter of the late Grover McGowan and Susie McGowan Hughes.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, two daughters, LaKisha (Lanness) McGowan of Greenville, SC, and Clarice McGowan, of Taylors, SC; two sons, Argentina McGowan and Steven McGowan, both of...

Ms. Shirley Ann Lee

Ms. Shirley Ann Lee

Aug 7, 2026

Ms. Shirley Ann Lee, 89, of El Paso, Texas, transitioned, Friday, August 7, 2026, at Las Arcos Del Norte Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Theodore and Edith Johnson Cook.

Surviving: one son, Reginald (Jaimel) Lee, of El Paso, Tx; three grandchildren, Saundrea Lee of Leland, NC, Kendra Lee of Charlotte, NC, and Brittney Lee of Jacksonville, NC;...

Robert Earl Williams Sr.

Robert Earl Williams Sr.

Aug 7, 2026

Mr. Robert Earl Williams, Sr., 76, of Greenville, husband of the late Chrisis Robinson Williams, transitioned, August 7, 2026, at Magnolia Manor.

Surviving: one daughter, Jessica Wilkins of Spartanburg, SC; two sons, Robert Earl Williams, Jr., of Spartanburg, SC, and Paul (Shaquala) Williams, Cameron, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00AM at Watkins,...

Mr. Kreen Jabah "Do Boy" Knuckles

Mr. Kreen Jabah "Do Boy" Knuckles

Aug 5, 2026

Greenville, SC

Mr. Kreen Jabah “Do Boy” Knuckles, 53, of Greenville, transitioned, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of Gregory T. Knuckles and Angelo M. Jones.

Surviving: two sons, Jammar Clement of Charlotte, NC, and Keva Jones of Greenville, SC; five sisters, JoySeptia (Cornelius) Wells, of Greer SC, Alicia Knuckles, of Mauldin, SC, Marisha (Kevin) Hill of...

Elder Mattie Robinson

Elder Mattie Robinson

Aug 5, 2026

Elder Mattie Robinson, 72, transitioned on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown.

Elder Mattie Robinson leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate her life: a sister, Virginia Brock, two sons: Robarea Robinson and Marcus Robinson; three daughters: Natoshia (Jonathan) Mayer, Zundra Robinson and Shanitha Robinson; five adopted children: William (Jr.) Albert, Keisha, Lillie, and Brandon. 22 grandchildren: Michael Goodine,...

Mr. John Thomas Berry Jr.

Mr. John Thomas Berry Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Mr. John Thomas Berry, Jr., 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence. Born on February 2, 1969, he was the beloved son of Rev. Dr. John Thomas Berry, Sr. and Rev. Gracie Berry. Affectionately known as Johnny, John was a devoted son, father, brother, and friend who...

Ms. Sierra Chiffon Collins

Ms. Sierra Chiffon Collins

Aug 2, 2026

Ms. Sierra Chiffon Collins, 35, of Greenville, transitioned August 2, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of Bennie Mae Collins. She was reared in the home of her grandmother, Shannon Collins.

Surviving, in addition to her mother and grandmother: two sisters, Matiah Collins of Easley, SC, and Hilaire “Boo Cat” Collins of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Quinton...

Deacon Ernest Burgess, Sr.

Deacon Ernest Burgess, Sr.

Aug 2, 2026

Deacon Ernest Velmar “Yogi” Burgess Sr., 80, husband of Mrs. Connie Averett Burgess for 53 years, transitioned on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence. Born in Junction City, Arkansas, he was a son of the late the Ernest V. Burgess and Elizabeth Burgess.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Gail (Jerome) Johnson of Charleston, SC; three sons, Reverend...

Mrs. Tracy Denise White

Mrs. Tracy Denise White

Aug 1, 2026

Mrs. Tracey Denise White, 51, of Greenville, wife of Rodney Wilson, transitioned on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Rosa Mae Henry.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Alayah Wilson and Shakaylia White, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Joseph White of Greenville, SC; one sister, Jackie (Mike) Henry of...

Ms. Nellie Thornton

Ms. Nellie Thornton

Aug 1, 2026

Greenville, SC

Ms. Nellie Thornton 73, transitioned on Saturday August 1, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown. She was a daughter of the late William Poole and Helen Anderson.

Surviving: three daughters, Ulanda Key of Anderson, SC, Tammy Thornton (Marlow) Mauldin, SC and Tonya Scott of Greenville, SC; one son, Antrim Thornton of Greenville, SC; four sisters; three brothers; eleven grandchildren;...

Mrs. Maria Diego Sebastian

Mrs. Maria Diego Sebastian

Aug 1, 2026

Piedmont, SC

Mrs. Maria Diego – Sebastian, 49, wife of Sebastian Francisco Sabastian Mateo, transitioned on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Tomas Diego Pedro and the late Catarina Sebastian.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Josefia Sebastian Diego and Catarina Sebastian Diego, both of Piedmont, SC; three sons, Francisco Sebastian Diego,...

Mr. Pablos Carlos Wideman

Mr. Pablos Carlos Wideman

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Pablos Carlos Wideman, 63, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was a son of Imogene Wideman and Leo Brooks.

Surviving, in addition to his mother: one daughter, Chantel Wideman of Charlotte, NC; one son, Pablos Terrell Wideman of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Crystal Joy (Jerome) Spriggs of Spartanburg, SC, Ashley Nicole Wideman of Charlotte, NC, Dr. Valerie...