Obituaries

Jonell Penny

Jonell Penny

Dec 16, 2025

Ms. Jonell Penny, 83, of Greer, transitioned on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Kentae K. Miller

Mr. Kentae K. Miller

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Kentae K. Miller, 53, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Southpointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Franklin R. White

Mr. Franklin R. White

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Franklin R. White, 89, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Richard Campbell Veteran Nursing Home in Anderson, SC.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. James Powers

Mr. James Powers

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. James Powers, 73, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Willie James Spurgeon

Mr. Willie James Spurgeon

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Willie James Spurgeon, 82, of Greenville, husband of Annie M. Phelps Spurgeon for 57 years, transitioned on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Kames and Willie M. Sims Spurgeon.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one son and daughter in law, Dari and TaShuna Spurgeon of...

Ms. Vanessa Regina Henderson

Ms. Vanessa Regina Henderson

Dec 11, 2025

Ms. Vanessa Regina Henderson, 64, of Piedmont, transitioned on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence. Born in Easley, SC; she was the daughter of the late Clemon Sutton and Betsy Williams.

Surviving: one daughter Portia Henderson (Terrance) Campbell, of Atlanta, GA; two sons, Zakari Henderson and Darius Henderson, both of Anderson, SC; one sister, Jacqueline Seward, of Easley, SC; two...

Ms. Joyce Elaine Fuller

Ms. Joyce Elaine Fuller

Dec 11, 2025

Ms. Joyce Elaine Fuller, 70, of Greenville, widow of the late Lonnie Harris, transitioned on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Willie Mae Fuller Craig.

Surviving: one daughter, Angela (Eric) Rivers, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Stella C. (Roger) Wright, and Azalee (Barry) McGee, all of Greenville,...

Mr. John Lewis Jenkins

Mr. John Lewis Jenkins

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. John L. Jenkins, 77, of Pelzer, transitioned on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Thurmond Jenkins.

Surviving: two daughters, Diana Lalita (Gene) Young, of Hendersonville, NC; Portia Jenkins, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Jarvis (LaChandra) Reynolds, and Michael Jenkins, all of Greenville, SC; one sister,...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Scott

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Scott

Dec 9, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Scott, 66, of Greenville, wife of Rev. Richard Lloyd Scott, Sr., of the home, transitioned on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Joe Hill and Minnie Lee Byrd.

Surviving: in addition to her husband, one daughter, Nakemia (Tony) Woodham, of Greenville, SC; one son, Richard...

Baby Boy Jai'ceon Malik Lyles Norris

Baby Boy Jai'ceon Malik Lyles Norris

Dec 7, 2025

Baby boy Jai’Ceon Malik Norris, of Moore, South Carolina, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, Jai’Ceon’s presence radiated a light that touched every heart he encountered. His beauty, both inside and out, left an indelible mark on all who met him. He was deeply loved, and the joy he...

Mr. Emmanuel Leo Rosemond

Mr. Emmanuel Leo Rosemond

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Emmanuel Leo Rosemond, 52, of Anderson, transitioned on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral Services: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:30pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private. 

Mr. Bobbie "Bobby Joe" Abraham

Mr. Bobbie "Bobby Joe" Abraham

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Bobbie "BobbyJoe" Abraham, 90, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence. Born in Conestee SC; he was the son of the late James Glen and Louise Abraham Jackson.

Surviving: two daughters, Yvette Abraham, of Greenville SC; and Dorlisa (Jeffrey) Jones, of Lyman, SC; one son, Steve (Kimberly) Abraham, of Simpsonville, SC; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and...

Mr. James Franklin Taylor

Mr. James Franklin Taylor

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. James Franklin Taylor, 67, of Greenville, transitioned, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Dorothy Jean Bland Sullivan, and the late JC Taylor.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Latara Smith, of Easley, SC; three sisters, Laura Miller Taylor, and Raynique Taylor, both of Greenville, SC; and...

Mr. John Wesley Crosley

Mr. John Wesley Crosley

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. John Wesley Crosley, 67, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, Georgia, he was a son of the late Rufus Crosley, Jr. and Lillie Mae Wheeler Crosley.

Surviving in addition to his lifetime companion, Rose Moses, of the home, two sisters, Patricia Crosley of San Lorenzo, CA; Wanda Crosley (James)...

Ms. Georgia Ann Carson

Ms. Georgia Ann Carson

Dec 5, 2025

Mrs. Georgia Ann Carson, 103, of Greenville, widow of the late George Carson, transitioned on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late John and Victoria Hannah Downs.

Surviving: two daughters, Julie Ann Carson and Shirley A. Carson both of Greenville, SC; three sons, Willie L. Carson, David (Paulette) Carson both of...

Minister Bathsheba Joy Floyd

Minister Bathsheba Joy Floyd

Dec 4, 2025

Minister Bathsheba Joy Floyd, 57, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Dorothy M. Singleton, and the late Eugene Glen Singleton.

Surviving: in addition to her mother, two sisters, Gwendolyn (Roderick) Terry, of Lake Wylie, SC; and Qwan Singleton Griffin, of Greenville, SC; one brother,...

Mr. Eddie Edward Cheeks

Mr. Eddie Edward Cheeks

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Eddie Edward Cheeks, 59, of Williamston, transitioned on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Lonnie Barton and Shirley Hutchinson.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services are private.

Mrs. Frances Gayle Brooks Brackett

Mrs. Frances Gayle Brooks Brackett

Dec 3, 2025

Mrs. Frances Gayle Brooks Brackett, 74, of Greenville, wife of Ronald Alexius Brackett for 49 years, transitioned on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Concord, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Martha Frances Young Brooks.

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother: one daughter, Brittney Brackett of Greenville, SC; one son,...

Mr. Willie Lee Sitton

Mr. Willie Lee Sitton

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Willie Lee Sitton, 92, of Greenville, widower of the late Juanita Sitton, transitioned on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Cherrydale Post Acute. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Joh Henry and Maude Lee Ledbetter Sitton.

Surviving: two daughters, Georgia (Robert)Thompson of Greenville, SC and Gloria Sitton of Alexandria, VA; three sons, Sloan (Sandra) Sitton and Ray(Jacqueline)...

Mr. Robert Barber, Jr.

Mr. Robert Barber, Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

Mr. Robert "Pookie" Barber, Jr. 69, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Self Regional Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Robert Barber, Sr, and Lurlean Barber.

Surviving: one son, Jameel R. Chalmers, of Greenville; three sisters, Ann Barber, Cynthia Hill, and Fecia Griffin, all of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Randy Barber, of...