Obituaries

Jan 10, 2026

Ms. Curkley Brock. 62, of Greenville transitioned on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence.

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Freddie Julius Robertson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, family patriarch, and man of faith, peacefully transitioned from this life on January 7, 2026 at the age of 86, surrounded by love.

Born on June 11,1939 in Greenville, SC, Freddie lived a life marked by strength, integrity, and devotion to family. He was a man who understood responsibility, sacrifice, and perseverance, and...

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr., 56, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Linda McGowens Holloway, and the late Roy Lee Holloway.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Teyonna Grayson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Sergio (Mary Jazzica) Nance, of Greenville, SC;...

Jan 6, 2026

Ms. Elma R. McKenzie, 83, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Pete Smith and Marie Brown. 

Surviving: two daughters, Gretchen Neal, of Greenville, SC; and Karen (Charles) McKenzie, of Mauldin, SC; one son, Rodney (Carmella) McKenzie, of Travelers Rest, SC; one sister, Wilma Hill,...

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Leroy Herbert, 93, of Piedmont, husband of Bettye Everett Herbert for 70 years, transitioned on January 6, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Bessie Lee Herbert.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, Angela (Robert) Gibson of Aiken, SC; two sons, Michael (Yolanda) Herbert, Coleman, TX and Marc (Alissa) Herbert of Greenville, SC; 10...

Jan 5, 2026

Ms. Yvonne Hallums, 75, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA; she was the daughter of Paul R. Forrest, Sr., and Ethel Perry Forrest.

Funeral Services: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Jan 5, 2026

Ms. Annie Bell, 86, of Easley, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fleetwood Post Acute. Born in Pickens, SC; she was the daughter of the late Luke Ponder and Addie Gowens.

Surviving: one daughter, Mary Ann Bell, of Philadelphia, PA; three sons, Geroy (Tracy) Tabron, Jeffrey (Dawn) Rogers, and Ruffus Bell, Jr., all of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,...

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Otha Madison Landrum, 86, of Chesnee, husband to Dorothy S. Landrum, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Otha Daniel Landrum and Sally Waddell.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, one son, Madison Dale Landrum, of Spartanburg, SC; five sisters, Cora Bell Martin, Barbara Landrum, both...

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. David Lee Huff, 65, of Greenville, husband to the late Wanda Valentine Huff, transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC, he was a son of Betty Joe Bailey and the late James Robert Parks.

Surviving: two daughters, Keisha Huff and Latasha Valentine, both of Greenville, SC; one son, David (Shantaneika) Wright, of Fountain...

Jan 4, 2026

Reverend Johnny Edward Young, 91, of Greenville, husband of Pauline C. Young for 72 years, transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Fred Walker Young. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, LaTanya (Odell) Scott of Fountain Inn, SC;...

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Calvin Velma Simmons 68, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday January 4, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Edward Simmons, Sr., and Florence Wakefield Simmons.

Surviving: two daughters, Marquita McClellan, of Greenville, SC; and Nytia Simmons, of Easley, SC; one son, Damerial Simmons, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Rev. Erion Rosemond,...

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Clarence “June” Durham, Jr., 72, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clarence Durham, Sr. and Willie Lee Wallace Durham Simpson.

Surviving: two sisters, Francell (Raymond) Fields of Fayetteville, NC and Robbie Beeks of Greenville, SC; one brother, John Calvin (Sandra) Durham of Mauldin, SC; and...

Jan 3, 2026

Ms. Janice “Rooster” Cooley, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Christine Cureton Cooley.

Surviving: two sons, Patrick Cooley, of Gray Court, SC; and Travis Cooley, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, John Allen Cooley, Dennis Cooley, both of Greenville, SC; and Terry Cureton,...

Dec 31, 2025

Mrs. Sara Genise Sullivan, 77, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC; she was the daughter of the late Henry Sullivan and Daisy Smith.

Surviving: one daughter, Beverly Jefferson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Davial R. (Elizabeth Michelle) Sullivan, of Fountain Inn, SC; Barry Lamont Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Olivia...

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Parnell “Junior” Holston, Jr., of Greenville, husband to Petina Rhodes Holston, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Richland Hospital, Columbia SC; Born in Springfield, MA; he was the son of the late Parnell Holston, Sr., and Betty Holston.

Surviving: in addition to his wife: one son, Quell Ivery Rhodes; three sisters, Karen (Layvonne) Holston, of Cleveland, OH; Pam Jordon,...

Dec 31, 2025

Overseer Elizabeth Anne Harrison, 76, of Greenville, wife of Leroy Harrison, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Dr. James Anthony, Sr., and Mary Ellen Hamilton Jones.

Surviving in addition to her husband: four daughters, Barbara Williams (Carlos), Dr. Denise (Calvin) Gaines, Sharon Williams and Kiara...

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Joe Alvin Richey, 80, of Greenville, the husband to Mary Ann Richey, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born In Greenville County, he was the son of the late Joseph Richey and Rosella Crosby.

Surviving: In addition to his wife, two daughters, Hortense Richey and Joe-Anne (Ike) Wilks, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Matthew...