Obituaries
Elder Mattie Robinson
Aug 5, 2026
Elder Mattie Robinson, 72, of Greenville, SC, transitioned August 5, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown.
Arrangements incomplete.
Mr. John Thomas Berry Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
Mr. John Thomas Berry, Jr., 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, peacefully transitioned to be with 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
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.
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
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
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
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. Billy Pickens
Jul 31, 2026
Mr. Billy Frank Pickens 54, transitioned on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Prisma Health. He was a son of the late Andrew Pickens Sr. and Cora Lee Bowens Pickens.
Surviving: one sister; Cindy Pickens of Lavonia, GA; one brother; Andrew Pickes Jr. of Easley, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service: Saturday, Augusta, 15, 2026, 3:30pm, at Watkins,...
Ms. Jacqueline Gwendora "Gwen" Williams
Jul 31, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline Gwendora “Gwen” Williams, 60, transitioned on Friday, July 31, 2026 at St. Frances Hospital -Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Nathaniel Green Jr. and Mary Lucile Parks Porter.
Surviving: two daughters, Triziequeka Green and Mary Green both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Angela (Troy) Giles of Greenville, SC; one brother, David (Una) Green of Simpsonville, SC; three...
Ms. Mary Ann Elizabeth Singleton
Jul 30, 2026
Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind a legacy that continues to shape generations. Mary Ann Elizabeth Griffin Singleton was one of those extraordinary women. On July 30, 2026, she peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a family strengthened by her love, a community enriched by her service, and countless lives forever changed by her kindness.
Mary was born on...
Ms. Sharon Ware
Jul 29, 2026
Ms. Sharon Ann Ware, 61, of Simpsonville, companion of Sanchez Salter for 30 years, transitioned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Robert Spearman and Martha Ware Hawthorne.
Surviving: two daughters, Tocarra Ware and Kinetra Ware, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Aldrick (Ashley) Rollinson, of Anderson, SC; four sisters, Teressa (Rico)...
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. He was predeceased by a son Jeremi Gray, and a brother, Tony Gray.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: two sons, Dion Gray...
Mr. Andrew Blandin
Jul 28, 2026
Mr. Andrew Jackson Blandin, 74, of Spartanburg, widower to the late Linda Ware Blandin, transitioned on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Ozella Reid Blandin.
Surviving: three sisters, Nora Blandin Alexander, brother-in-law, Michael Rodney Alexander, of Spartanburg, SC; Zella Mae Blandin, and Sharon Ann Blandin, both of...
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 (Shundazhia Teasley), of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lorette Pickens, Frances Henry both of Belton, SC, and Sharon Pickens of Greenville, SC;...
Mr. Randolph Huwlett
Jul 27, 2026
Mr. Randolph H. Huwlett, 75, of Pelzer, husband of Susie Brown Huwlett for 30 years, transitioned on Sunday, July 27, 2026, at his residence. Born in Belize, he was a son of the late Lincoln Hamilton and Gertrude Hewlett Mejia.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Sonya Mosley of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Duane (Sophia) Lamb of Belize; three...
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
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
Jul 25, 2026
Baby Boy A, Morris transitioned Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Prisma Health-Greer.
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
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...
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