Obituaries

JC Martin

JC Martin

Nov 17, 2025

Mr. JC Martin, 87, of Inman, transitioned on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Joan Scott

Ms. Joan Scott

Nov 17, 2025

Ms. Joan Scott, 82, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Deborah Puckett

Ms. Deborah Puckett

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Deborah Puckett, 70, of Mauldin, transitioned on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Loree Hightower

Ms. Loree Hightower

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Loree Hightower, 96, of Pickens, transitioned on Sunday November 16, 2025, at Magnolia Manor, of Greenville. 

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Robert Barber

Mr. Robert Barber

Nov 15, 2025

Mr. Robert Barber, 69, of Greenwood, transitioned on Saturday, November 15, at Self Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Jennifer Lorraine Means

Mrs. Jennifer Lorraine Means

Nov 15, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Lorraine Means 51, of Greenville, wife of Adrian Means, transitioned on Saturday November 15, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late David and Betty Richey Austin.

Surviving: in addition to her husband, one daughter, Adrian Austin, of Greenville, SC; one son, Darius Austin, of Greenville, SC; a bonus...

Mrs. Emma Julie Gray

Mrs. Emma Julie Gray

Nov 13, 2025

Mrs. Emma Julie Gray, 82, of Greenville, widow of the late Leonard Gray, Jr., transitioned on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late JD and Hattie Maranie Linday.

Surviving: three daughters, Dianne Lindsay of Mauldin, SC, Donna Gray of Warren, MI and Terri Gray of Greenville, SC; six sons, Gregory...

Ms. Maxine Crumbley

Ms. Maxine Crumbley

Nov 13, 2025

Ms. Maxine Crumbley, 69, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, November13, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Buena Vista, GA; she was the daughter of Robert Crumbley and Lula Maxy Parris.

Funeral Services are entrusted with J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc., Cordele, Georgia. 

Ms. Ilene Simmons Williams

Ms. Ilene Simmons Williams

Nov 12, 2025

Ms. Ilene Simmons Williams, 65, of Pelzer, transitioned on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Emory University Hospital, in Atlanta GA, born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of Gracie Rhodes Simmons, and the late Rosman Simmons.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, is her daughter, Kayla (Kevin) Kowal, of Simpsonville, SC; raised in the home, nephews/sons, Jordan Simmons, AJ Simmons,...

Mrs. Doris Virginia Norman

Mrs. Doris Virginia Norman

Nov 10, 2025

Mrs. Doris Virginia Norman, 95, of Greenville, widow of the late Andrew Henry Norman, transitioned on Monday, November 10, 2025, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Ceaser and Ruby Davenport Channell.

Surviving: two daughters, Tamara (Eugene) Norman Robinson of Greenville, SC and Kandace Wilson of the home; three sisters, Susie Jones of Greenville,...

Mr. Patrick Thomas

Mr. Patrick Thomas

Nov 9, 2025

Mr. Patrick Thomas, 55, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.  Born in Greenville, he was a son of Margaret Gambrell Thomas and the late Tommy Thomas, Jr.

Surviving in addition to his mother: two daughters, Teona Thomas and Nyasia Thomas both of Greenville, SC; one bonus son, Raymar Brewster of Greenville, SC; one...

Mr. Demetrius Deshawn "DD" Dillard

Mr. Demetrius Deshawn "DD" Dillard

Nov 9, 2025

Mr. Demetrius Deshawn “DD” Dillard, 28, of Greer, transitioned on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Reverend Terry Norman, and Tisha Dillard.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, one sister, Nakeisha Dillard, of Greenville, SC; two aunts, Tonya Dillard, and Toni Dillard, both of Greenville, SC; three cousins,...

Ms. Oshina Carman Giovanni Jefferson

Ms. Oshina Carman Giovanni Jefferson

Nov 8, 2025

Ms. Oshina Carman Giovanni Jefferson, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Carman Jefferson, and Bulus Sambo.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, three daughters, Jaylan Davis-Jefferson, Nazeana Jefferson, and Devyn Bolden, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Elijah (Cyntaria) Jefferson, of Greenville, SC; one grandchild, and...

Mr. John Ferrell, Sr.

Mr. John Ferrell, Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Mr. John Ferrell, Sr., 82, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Longview West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rose Douglas Ferrell.

Surviving: two sons, John Ferrell, Jr., and Ryan Jones, both of New York. Ten grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, November 15,...

Mr. Tarvis Lee "T-Max" Maxie

Mr. Tarvis Lee "T-Max" Maxie

Nov 8, 2025

Mr. Tarvis Lee "T-Max" Maxie, 34, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Tracy Maxie and Jeanette Lee Johnson.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, two daughters, Yoni Barger, and Heaven Smith, both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Trayoun O. Maxie, of Longview, TX; and Joshua A....

Ms. Rolanda Yvonne Gibson

Ms. Rolanda Yvonne Gibson

Nov 8, 2025

Ms. Rolonda Yvonne Gibson, 70, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her residence. Born in Salina, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late C. Bertram Gibson and Marguarite Crawford Gibson.

Surviving: one brother, Ronald (Lynette) Gibson of Greenville, SC; one nephew, Sterling Gibson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00am,...

Ms. Wilma E. Johnson

Ms. Wilma E. Johnson

Nov 7, 2025

Ms. Wilma E. Johnson, 83, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pineland Texas, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Gibson and Jestine Murphy Kelley.

Surviving: one daughter, Chriselda (Robert) Cuyar, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Alonzo M. Johnson, of Pineland, TX; Frederick D. Johnson, of San Diego, CA; and Darren E. Ferguson,...

Mrs. Dorothy Woody Chandler

Mrs. Dorothy Woody Chandler

Nov 6, 2025

June 4, 1944 - November 6, 2025

Dorothy Ree Woody, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Dot”, was born on June 4, 1944, in Greenville County, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Walter Houston Woody and Willie Mae Butler Woody Davis.

Dorothy was preceded...

Ms. Sylvia Wood Fowler

Ms. Sylvia Wood Fowler

Nov 5, 2025

Sylvia Wood Fowler, 74, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a long illness.

Born on December 16, 1950, in Greer, South Carolina, Sylvia was the daughter of the late David and Eva Wood. She graduated from Greer High School and immediately entered the workforce, where she established...

Mr. Grady "Booty Jack" Blassingame

Mr. Grady "Booty Jack" Blassingame

Nov 5, 2025

Mr. Grady “Booty Jack” Blassingame, 86, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Grady Blassingame and Edna Taylor.

Surviving: one daughter, Marian B. Todd, of Greenville, SC; a granddaughter who was raised in the home, Tamara Richardson, of Conyers, GA; two sons, William (Elaine) Blassingame, of...