Obituaries

Mr. Charles H. Reed

Mr. Charles H. Reed

Jun 21, 2026

Mr. Charles H. Reed, 86, of Greenville transitioned on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his residence.

Ms. Betty Mack

Ms. Betty Mack

Jun 21, 2026

Ms. Betty Mack, 58, of Greenville transitioned Sunday, June 21, 2026 at St.  Francis Hospital.

Ms. Laura C. Gamble

Ms. Laura C. Gamble

Jun 20, 2026

Ms. Laura C. Gamble, 86, of Easley transitioned on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her residence.

Ms. Jeanette Posey

Ms. Jeanette Posey

Jun 19, 2026

Mrs. Jeanette Posey, 66, of Greenville transitioned Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital.

Mr. Ralph Hoover Breeze Jr.

Mr. Ralph Hoover Breeze Jr.

Jun 18, 2026

Mr. Ralph Hoover Breeze Jr. of Greenville, SC. transition Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Reedy Falls Post Acute in Marietta, SC. He was the son of the late Rev. Ralph H. Breeze Sr. and Rev. Lela Benson Breeze.

Funeral Services are incomplete. 

Ms. Willie Mae Brown

Ms. Willie Mae Brown

Jun 18, 2026

Ms. Willie M. Brown, 102, of Greenville transitioned on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Prisma Health.

Ms. Geneva Brown

Ms. Geneva Brown

Jun 18, 2026

Ms. Geneva Brown, 88, of Pickens, transitioned on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Pickens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Cora Randolph Brown.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter Gail Lawrence and two sisters, Cora Audrey, Macie Sloan, and two brothers, Bobby Brown, Fred Brown Jr. and...

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Duckett

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Duckett

Jun 17, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Duckett, 74, of Greenville, wife of Walter Duckett, transitioned on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Dorothy Hardy Alexander.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of the home : two daughters, Lakeshu Duckett, of Travelers Rest, SC, Shaneka Duckett, of Liberty, SC; one...

Mr. Clarence Taylor West

Mr. Clarence Taylor West

Jun 15, 2026

Clarence Taylor West, known affectionately as “CT” by his family and “West” or “Goldy” by his beloved fraternity brothers, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2026, at Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley, South Carolina. He was 73 years old. Though his passing came far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, compassion, and the kind of warmth...

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  Robinson Mayes.

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

Mrs. Mary Annette Henry

Mrs. Mary Annette Henry

Jun 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mary Annette Freeman

March 13, 1946 – June 12, 2026

Mary Annette Henry was born on March 13, 1946, to Matilda Evelina Hutchinson and Pringle Freeman. She was the youngest of four daughters and was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved sisters, Helen and Mildred of Baltimore, Maryland, and Ophelia Miller of Greenville, South Carolina; and...

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 "Shorty" Richardson, Sr.

Mr. James Earl "Shorty" Richardson, Sr.

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. James Earl "Shorty" 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...

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...