Obituaries

Mrs. Katrenia M. Sims

Mrs. Katrenia M. Sims

Nov 29, 2025

Mrs. Katrenia M. Sims, 91, widow of the late James A. Sims, of Greenville, transitioned, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pelzer SC; she was the daughter of the late Jagolia Moore and Dora D. Chapman Moore.

Surviving: one son, Stanford Sims, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Celestine (George) Golden, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Charles Moore,...

Mrs. Teresa Miller

Mrs. Teresa Miller

Nov 28, 2025

Mrs. Teresa Miller, 70, of Statesville, NC; transitioned on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Iredell Health System.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Vanessa Faye Washington

Ms. Vanessa Faye Washington

Nov 27, 2025

Ms. Vanessa Faye Washington, 50, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville Cunty, she was the daughter of Vanessa Mosley Washington, and the late Ricky Sullivan.

Surviving: in addition to her mother, a special friend, Raymond Barton, of Greenville, SC; two Sons, Shameer Washington and Rashaud T. Washington, both of Greenville,...

Ms. Virginia Barksdale

Ms. Virginia Barksdale

Nov 26, 2025

Ms. Virginia Barksdale, 90, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Charlene House

Mrs. Charlene House

Nov 25, 2025

Mrs. Charlene House, 74, of Greenville, transitioned Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Prisma Health. Born in Greenville, the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Catherine Franklin Butler. She is the widow of Louis House.

Surviving: one brother, Arthur Butler and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:00am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with...

Ms. Louise Daisy Webb

Ms. Louise Daisy Webb

Nov 25, 2025

Ms. Louise Daisy Webb, 90, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Travis Alpachino James

Mr. Travis Alpachino James

Nov 25, 2025

Mr. Travis Alpachino James, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Leon Gambrell and Roberta James.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, two sons, Travis James, Jr., and Kymani James, both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Shanquail (Jerome) Griffin, of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Marcus (Toni)...

Mr. Khaled Abdel Elheyasat

Mr. Khaled Abdel Elheyasat

Nov 24, 2025

Khaled Abdel El Heyasat, 58, of Greer, Born December 2, 1966, Died November 24, 2025 was the son of Rabab Mohammed Ali-Amira, and beloved father of Zachary and Amani Heyasat, remembered for his gentle nature and generosity of spirit. He will be deeply missed. 

He is interred at Riaz-ul-Jannah 123 W. Sullivan Road, Ware Shoals, SC 29692

Mr. Michael Henry "Mike" Cannon

Mr. Michael Henry "Mike" Cannon

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. Michael Henry "Mike" Cannon, 72, of Easley, husband of Judy Elaine Cannon, transitioned on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Grady Charles and Bernice Moorehead Cannon.

Surviving: in addition to his wife of the home, three daughters, Andreana (Joshua) Adams, of Greenville, SC; Sonya (Leonard) Whitehead, of Powder...

Baby Girl Janiyah Iesha Denise Whitner

Baby Girl Janiyah Iesha Denise Whitner

Nov 23, 2025

Baby Girl Janiyah Iesha Denise Whitner, 1 month old, transitioned on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the infant of Quadre Jerome Whitner and Jaseana Dendy.

Surviving in addition to her parents, one brother, Quadre Jerome Whitner, Jr., of Greenville, SC; maternal grandmother, Brittany Dendy, of Greenville, SC; paternal grandmother, Tomeka Whitner, of Greenville,...

Ms. Thelma Stewart

Ms. Thelma Stewart

Nov 23, 2025

Ms. Thelma Stewart, 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late A.C. Stewart and Gennie V. Foggie.

Surviving: one daughter, Gennie Stewart, of Greenville, SC; one son, Roderick Stewart, of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of other relatives...

Mr. Henry Anthony Hagood

Mr. Henry Anthony Hagood

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. Henry Anthony Hagood, 61, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Easley SC; he was the son of Beatrice Hagood and the late Henry Hagood.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two sisters, Udora Jennings, and Angelique Hagood, both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Randall (Kamise) Hagood, of Spartanburg, SC, and Kendrick...

Earl Russell Thompson, Jr.

Earl Russell Thompson, Jr.

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Earl Russell Thompson, Jr., 90, of Hartford, Connecticut transitioned on Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pickens County. He was son of the late Earl Russell Thompson Sr. and Savannah Mansell Thompson.  

Surviving: one daughter, Aletrice Thompson Brown, of Vernon Connecticut.  Two sons, Earl Russell Thompson, III of Milford, Connecticut and David Thompson of Naples...

Mr. Ronnie Corie "Duck" Duck

Mr. Ronnie Corie "Duck" Duck

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Corie "Duck"  Duck, 43, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Tammie Evans Duck.

Surviving: one daughter, Tammie Duck, of Greenville, SC; a bonus daughter, Shaunie McDowell, of Greenville, SC; one son, Ronnie Duck, of Greenville, SC; his twin sister, Rammie...

Deacon Fred L. Henderson, Sr.

Deacon Fred L. Henderson, Sr.

Nov 20, 2025

Deacon Fred Lee Henderson, Sr., 87, husband of Clara Dogan-Henderson, of Mauldin, transitioned on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Pete Alonzo Henderson and Luelee Coleman Henderson.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, two daughters, Carolyn Henderson Farris, of Greenville SC and Sabrina (Clyde) Henderson-McLaughlin, of Lufkin, LA; one...

Mrs. Jessie Mae Thomas

Mrs. Jessie Mae Thomas

Nov 19, 2025

Mrs. Jessie Mae Thomas, 91, of Greer, widow of the late James Edward Thomas, transitioned on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John Gerald and Willie Mae Robinson Haygood.

Surviving: one sister, Elizabeth Henson of the home; two brothers, Bennie Lee (Ruth) Higgins of Greenville, SC and Moses (Margie)...

Mrs. Evelyn Brown

Mrs. Evelyn Brown

Nov 19, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Brown, 83, of Greenville, widow of the late Jessie Brown, transitioned on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillie Mae Burnside Mansell.

Surviving: four daughters, Stephanie Donaldson, of Simpsonville, SC; Denise McBee, and Shannon Brown, both of Greenville, SC; and Stacy (Larry) Spurgeon, of Mauldin,...

Mr. Lavere "June" Butler, Jr.

Mr. Lavere "June" Butler, Jr.

Nov 17, 2025

Mr. Lavere "June"  Butler, Jr., 74, of Lawrenceville, GA, widow of Elaine Butler transitioned, on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Northside Hospital, Georgia. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Lavere Butler, SR., and Floyd Evelyn Butler.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, one daughter, Tameca (Anthony) Jeter, of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Patrick Rabb, of El...

Mr. JC Martin

Mr. JC Martin

Nov 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of JC Martin on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 87. JC passed away peacefully at hospice.

JC was born on September 28, 1938, in Gray Court, SC to Carl Martin and Sylvia Martin. He is devoted father of five children, Denise Makins, Tasha Martin-Mansell, Christopher Martin, bonus Gwen...

Mrs. Joan Marie Scott

Mrs. Joan Marie Scott

Nov 17, 2025

Mrs. Joan Marie Scott, 82, of Simpsonville, widow of the late Salome Scott, transitioned on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Asheville North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Milton Oliver and Thelma Reed Wingate.

Surviving: two sons, Keith (Gretchen) Scott, of Washington, DC; and Tyrone (Tasha) Scott, of Simpsonville, SC; three grandchildren, Aliviah Scott, Trey...