Obituaries

Mrs. Bobbie Duckett

Mrs. Bobbie Duckett

Jun 17, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Duckett, 74, of Greenville, wife to Walter Duckett, transitioned on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at McCall Hospice House.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Clarence Taylor West

Mr. Clarence Taylor West

Jun 15, 2026

Mr. Clarence Taylor West, 73, of Easley, husband to Veronica Brown, transitioned on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Thomson, Georgia, he was the son of the late Sip Taylor, Jr., and Dora Edwards.

Funeral Services: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private. 

Mr. James Edward "Bo" Mayes, Jr.

Mr. James Edward "Bo" Mayes, Jr.

Jun 14, 2026

Mr. James Edward “Bo” Mayes, Jr., 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Edward Mayes, Sr., and Fannie Lucille Mayes Robinson.

Surviving: three daughters, Brandi Butler, of Greenville, SC; Tomeka Dennis, of Easley, SC; and Kimberly (Jeremy) Jeter, of Moore, SC, two sons, Taurus...

Ms. Constance Mayfield "Connie" Williams

Ms. Constance Mayfield "Connie" Williams

Jun 12, 2026

Ms. Constance Mayfield "Connie" Williams 83, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Friday June 12, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greer, SC, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Hattie Thompson Mayfield.

Surviving: two sons, Vincent (Angela) Williams and Brandt (Lisa) Williams, of Simpsonville, SC; two sisters, Mary Mayfield (JW) Miller, of Taylors, SC; and Brenda Mayfield...

Mr. James Earl Richardson, Sr.

Mr. James Earl Richardson, Sr.

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. James Earl Richardson, Sr., 81, of Piedmont, husband of Gloria Delois Darden Richardson for 61 years, transitioned on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his residence. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Cleotha and Bessie Coppedge Richardson.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Tammie (Robert) Pressley of Greenville, SC and Pamela Richardson...

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard

Jun 12, 2026

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard, 55, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of James Sheppard and the late Doris Thurman Chase.

Surviving: in addirion to her father, two daughters, Jacquera Hargrove, and Jadyn Logan, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Martha Chase, Venesia Chase, and Mia...

Ms. Debra Ann Harris

Ms. Debra Ann Harris

Jun 11, 2026

Ms. Debra Ann Harris, 74, of Greenville, her companion, the late Lacey Garrett, transitioned on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. Born In Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Mae Hamilton.

Surviving: two sisters, Angela Hamilton, of Greenville, SC; and Brenda Holmes, of Decatur, GA; one brother, Michael Holmes, of Decatur, GA; two grandchildren,...

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams

Jun 8, 2026

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams, 57, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was a daughter of the late John Frank Williams and Mary Pearl Walker.

Surviving: her siblings “the original six” Edward “gravel” (Vicki) Walker, Sharon “Sand” (Roger) Kelly, Karen “Windy” Walker, Partick “Rocky” (Sameera) Walker and John “Booba” (Sonya) Williams; bonus, Tawana Williams, Jonathan,...

Mr. Lee Jamaal Gary

Mr. Lee Jamaal Gary

Jun 8, 2026

Mr. Lee Jamaal Gary, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of Mary Johnson Gary and the late James Gary.

Surviving, in addition to his mother: two aunts, Matilda L. McDuffie of Pelzer, SC and Denise Johnson of Maryland; three uncles, Ralph M. Johnson of Greenville, SC, Pastor Hal (Brenda L.) Johnson...

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles

Jun 8, 2026

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles, 73, widow of the late Donlee Searles, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Julie Abercrombie Irby.

Surviving: two sons, James (Arlene) Irby and Lavor (Anastasia) Searles, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Vernell Erby, Asalee Rapley and Annette Nelson, all of Greenville, SC...

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey

Jun 8, 2026

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey, 78, of Greenville, widow of the late James Ervin Utsey, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Anna Maude Brewster. 

Surviving: two daughters Christina (Benjamin) Pettus, of Greenville, SC; and Kathy Utsey, of the home; one son, James Utsey, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr.  Jonathan C. Vernon

Mr. Jonathan C. Vernon

Jun 6, 2026

Mr. Jonathan C. Vernon 78, husband of Shirley Dawkins Vernon for 48 years, transitioned on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Leola Brondean Vernon.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Deneitra (Marc) McElrath of Columbia, SC and Anna (Jermaine) Robinson of Moore, SC; one son, Martin Vernon of Greenville, SC; five...

Mr. Robert Louis Duncan

Mr. Robert Louis Duncan

Jun 5, 2026

Robert Louis Duncan was born on July 26, 1964, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Robert Louis Duncan Sr. and Annie Bell Jones, both deceased. He grew up in Greenville County and attended Greenville County schools until 1980. After moving to Orlando, Florida, he attended Orange County Public Schools. He never met a stranger. He was always friendly and was known...

Mr. Johnny Harmon

Mr. Johnny Harmon

Jun 4, 2026

Mr. Johnny Harmon, 80, of Mauldin, husband of Margaret L. Griffin Harmon, transitioned on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Kenyartta Harmon, of Mauldin, SC; one sister, Ruby (Dennis) Coleman, of Mauldin, SC; one brother, James Nance, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday, June...

Master Za'mier Messiah Marshawn Neal

Master Za'mier Messiah Marshawn Neal

Jun 3, 2026

Master Za'Mier Messiah Marshawn Neal, age 9, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on June 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of Zandrayl and Alisha Neal.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Milton Williams and Wayne Cardell Jones Sr. his great-grandfather, James Fuller; and his great-grandmother, Evelyn Fuller. 

Za'Mier was a vibrant spirit who brought immense joy to...

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery

Jun 2, 2026

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery, 72, of Greenville, husband of Darlena Leona Harrison Ivery, transitioned on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James and Leontine Butler Ivery.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, five daughter, Elonda Harrison and Marrissiah Ivery, both of Greenville, SC, Arkela Greer (Lucky) Flowers and Avis Lewis both of...

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams

Jun 2, 2026

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams, 84, widow of the late Robert L. Williams, transitioned on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at NHC Mauldin. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Turman and Lillie Mae Robinson.

Surviving: three daughters, Joyce Sawyer of Brandon, FL, Tangela (Darvin) Russell of Brandon, FL and Renita Williams of the home; one son,...

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan

Jun 1, 2026

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Lacarole (James Anthony) Sullivan Garrett and the late Howard Griffin.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Aaliyah Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Jarius Sullivan, Zorian Sullivan, and Nasir Sullivan, all of...

Mr. Collis Holcombe

Mr. Collis Holcombe

May 30, 2026

Mr. Collis Holcombe, 79, of Easley, widower of the late Margie Talley Holcombe, transitioned on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Simpsonville Post Acute. He was a son of the late Ruby Brown.

Surviving: one daughter, Shelia Talley (Mark) Hawkins of Easley, SC; two bonus daughters, Jeanette Valentine of Easley, SC and Drusilla (Patrick) Williams of Atlanta, GA; two bonus sons, James...

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond

May 29, 2026

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond, 89, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his daughter’s home, Francine and James Robinson, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Greenville to his late parents, Samuel and Annie Belle Garrison Rosemond.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Gambrell Rosemond; one son, Emmanuel Leo Rosemond; two brothers, William Rosemond...