Obituaries

Mr. Albert L. Luckey

Mr. Albert L. Luckey

Mar 8, 2026

Mr. Albert L. Luckey, 64, of Piedmont, transitioned on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Piedmont Post Acute. 

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Gloria Sherred

Ms. Gloria Sherred

Mar 8, 2026

Ms. Gloria Sherred, 73, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her residence. 

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Revonda Denise Thomason Bell

Mrs. Revonda Denise Thomason Bell

Mar 4, 2026

Mrs. Revonda Denise Thomason Bell, 53, of Jacksonville, NC, wife of Anthony “Tony” Bell, transitioned on Wednesday. March 4, 2026, at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Roberta (Charles) Dawkins, and the late Edward Eugene Stoddard.

Surviving: in addition to her husband and her mother: two daughters, Sienna Bell, of Dayton, OH and Nadia...

Baby Girl Baelanii Region Elizabeth Hagood

Baby Girl Baelanii Region Elizabeth Hagood

Mar 3, 2026

Baby Girl Baelanii Region Elizabeth Hagood, three months, transitioned on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Patricia Ann Alexander

Ms. Patricia Ann Alexander

Mar 1, 2026

Ms. Patricia Ann Alexander ,82, transitioned on Sunday March 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Viola Williams.

Surviving: two daughters, Karen Alexander, of Laurens, SC; and Caprice Jones, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Robert (Renee) Alexander, of Greenville, SC; and Paul (Ella) Alexander, of Georgia, fifteen grandchildren;...

James Gray

James Gray

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. James Gray, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Oldin Thomas "Big O" Wright

Mr. Oldin Thomas "Big O" Wright

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. Oldin Thomas “Big O” Wright, 82, husband of JoAnn Pressley Wright, transitioned on Sunday March 1, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Robert Cannon and Maggie Lee Wright Smith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Carmen Vance, Vivien Wright and Gladys (Curry) Brockman all of Greenville, SC;...

Mr. John Belton "JB" Battle

Mr. John Belton "JB" Battle

Feb 28, 2026

Mr. John Belton "JB"  Battle, 73, was born March 28, 1952 in Greenville, SC, to the late James Battle Sr. and  Mae Frances Battle. He transitioned on February 28, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown leaving behind a devoted family and friends

JB received his early education at Saint Anthony Catholic School in Greenville, SC. He then attended Greenville High School...

Ms. Haroldette Andricka Beeks

Ms. Haroldette Andricka Beeks

Feb 28, 2026

Ms. Haroldette Andricka Beeks, 43, of Concord, North Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothea Sherred Beeks.

Surviving: one daughter, G’yhani Beeks of the home; two sons, Tamazye Beeks, of Columbia, SC and Trenton Beeks of the home; two sisters, Alexandria Beeks (Mark) White,...

Mr. Albert Simpson, Jr.

Mr. Albert Simpson, Jr.

Feb 28, 2026

Mr. Albert Simpson, Jr., 92, of Columbia, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday February 28, 2026, at MUSC Hospital, Columbia, SC. Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Albert Simpson, Sr. and Luegenia Gwinn Simpson.

Survived by his daughter, Alvera Butler of Columbia, SC; one sister Bobbie Mobley of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, Zaylee, Zachary and Zharyn Butler...

Mr. Vernard Jones

Mr. Vernard Jones

Feb 27, 2026

Mr. Vernard Jones, 66, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan

Feb 27, 2026

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan, 49, of Greenville, husband of Manuela Sebastion, transitioned on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence. Born in Guatemala, he was the son of Catarina Juan and the late Baltazar Francisco.

Surviving: in addition to his wife and mother, four daughters, Catarina Sebastian, Martha Francisco, Rut Sebastian Francisco, and Dorcas Francisco Sebastian, all of Greenville, SC; three...

Ms. Alberta Gill

Ms. Alberta Gill

Feb 27, 2026

Ms. Alberta Gill, 91, of  Greenville, transitioned on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Dixon and Dora Richardson. She was the last surviving sibling. 

Funeral Services: Monday, March 9, 2026, 2:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. 

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams, 84, of Easley, widow of Floyd Alexander Williams, transitioned on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Easley SC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Evans, Sr., and Lydia Hendrix Evans.

Surviving: two daughters, Diane (Patrick) Mansell, of Easley, SC; and Annette (Michael) Brown, of Greenville, SC; one son, Michael (Lynn)...

Pastor Shirleen Booker

Pastor Shirleen Booker

Feb 25, 2026

Pastor Shirleen Booker, 82, of Simpsonville, wife of James Booker, Jr., transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James Austin and Annie Brooks.

Surviving: in addition to her husband, two daughters, Annie Booker, of Simpsonville, SC; and Mary Sarah (Johnathan) Gaffney, of Georgia, four sons, Charles (Nicky) Booker,...

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson

Feb 23, 2026

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson, 64, wife of Derrick Richardson for 29 years, transitioned on Monday February 23, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of Sandra Ayers Avery and the late Milton Avery.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother: two sons, Cryst White, Jr. of the home and Rick Richardson; two...

Ms. Mary "Belle" Guy Williams

Ms. Mary "Belle" Guy Williams

Feb 23, 2026

Ms. Mary “Belle” Guy Williams, 70, of Greenville, widow of James Williams, transitioned on Monday, February 23, 2026, at West village Post Acute. Born in Salisbury NC; she was the daughter of the late MJ Guy and Leola House Guy.

Surviving: two daughters, Victoria Williams and Patricia Williams, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Franklin Williams, of Greenville, SC; eight grandchildren, five...

Ms. Flora Staggs Robinson

Ms. Flora Staggs Robinson

Feb 21, 2026

Mrs. Flora Staggs Robinson, 93, of Spartanburg, widow of the late J W Robinson, transitioned on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her residence. Born in Inman, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Cora Kelly Staggs.

Surviving: two daughters, Debra (Cynthia) Gadsden of Cumming, GA and Maxie (Matthew) Rodgers of Greer, SC; daughter in law, Yvonne (Hicks)...

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison, 53, of Albany, GA, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Willson Hospice House. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Betty Jamison and the late Troy Smith, Sr.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, his companion, Kelcie Brunson, of Albany, GA; three sons, Darius Jamison, and Jalen Jamison, both of Charlotte, NC; Zachary Jamison,...

Mr. Tyrone Bennett

Mr. Tyrone Bennett

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Tyrone Bennett, 63, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, February 20, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Wilma Bennett Hall.

Surviving: one daughter, Tylisha Bennett, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Frankie Campbell, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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