Obituaries

Mr. Tony Mansell

Mr. Tony Mansell

Jul 18, 2025

Mr. Tony Mansell, 67, of Mauldin, transitioned on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Ms. Dorothy Elaine Johnson

Ms. Dorothy Elaine Johnson

Jul 16, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Elaine Johnson, 62, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at Wild Oaks at North Grove, Spartanburg SC. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late TC and Dorothy Mae Allman Johnson.

Surviving: one brother, Tommy (Sharon) Johnson, of Greenville, SC; a special niece/caretaker, Robbie Burnside, of Greer SC; and a host of...

Ms. Heather Nicole "Poom Poom" McDaniel

Ms. Heather Nicole "Poom Poom" McDaniel

Jul 16, 2025

Ms. Heather Nicole “Poom Poom” McDaniel, 34, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of William Stratford Smith, Sr., and Valerie McDaniel.

Surviving: in addition to her parents, her companion, Nuvise Fisher, of the home, one son, Vision Fisher, of the home, two brothers, Robert McDaniel, of...

Ms. Kamitra Joy Garrett

Ms. Kamitra Joy Garrett

Jul 13, 2025

Ms. Kamitra Joy Garrett, 46, of Taylors, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greer, SC. She was the daughter of the late Leroy Montgomery, Sr., and Barbara Gilliam Smith Montgomery.

Surviving: one daughter, Anzane Kearse, of Taylors, SC; three sons, Austin Garrett Montgomery, of Taylors, SC; Jordan Garrett, of Greenville, SC; and Antonio Garrett,...

Ms. Cynthia Rolanda Moses

Ms. Cynthia Rolanda Moses

Jul 13, 2025

Ms. Cynthia Rolanda Moses, 61, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday July 13, 2025 at her residence. Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara Goldsmith Drummond.

Surviving: one daughter, Nyasha Moses, of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Samuel Shea Mosses, of Mauldin, SC; and Damarcus Moses, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Camille (Erick) Stephens, of...

Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Freeman

Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Freeman

Jul 12, 2025

Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Freeman, 40, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Ray Mansell and Shirley Freeman.

Surviving: two daughters, Briasia Chisholm and Haven Butler, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Latonya Freeman, Nicole Freeman and Lucrecia Marsh, all of Greenville, SC; bonus sisters, Constance Harrison...

Deaconess Betty Jean Meekins Tarrant

Deaconess Betty Jean Meekins Tarrant

Jul 10, 2025

Deaconess Betty Jean Meekins Tarrant, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, widow of Deacon James Tarrant, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Andrew J. and Estella Cobb Meekins.

Surviving: One daughter, Lisa R. Tarrant of the home, One sister, Mildred Golden of Greenville, One...

Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr., 80, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Georgia Mae Dogan

Mrs. Georgia Mae Dogan

Jul 10, 2025

Mrs. Georgia Mae Dogan, 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her residence. Born in Williamston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Loriner Ellis Washington.

Surviving: three daughters, Geneva (Reginald) Richardson, Teresa Chapman, and Betty (Tim) Adams, all of Greenville, SC; two daughter in laws, Sonji Smith Dogan and Crystalyn Dogan, both of Greenville,...

Mr. Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes

Mr. Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes, 24, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Antonio Rhodes and Sonia Hicks.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, one son, Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes, Jr., of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lakea Rhodes, Brittany Johnson, both of Greenville, SC; and Teaya Adcox, of Easley,...

Mr. Eugene Fant, Jr.

Mr. Eugene Fant, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Eugene Fant, Jr., 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Compassus McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Eugene Fant, Sr. and Lola Mae Greene Fant.

Surviving: two sisters, Deborah (Jimmy, Jr.) Sercey and Lisa Fant both of Greenville, SC; a devoted companion, Janice Lipscomb; and a host of other relatives...

Miss. Chasity Unique Nelson

Miss. Chasity Unique Nelson

Jul 8, 2025

Miss. Chasity Unique Nelson, 15, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Clinton Nelson and Brittney Cruell.

Surviving: in addition to her parents, two sisters, Mekayla Nelson, and London Nelson, both of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Avery Nelson, Fabian Cruell, and...

Pastor Alma Lucille "Lucy" Williams

Pastor Alma Lucille "Lucy" Williams

Jul 8, 2025

Pastor Alma Lucille “Lucy” Williams, 86, of Easley, widow of the late Freddie Williams, transitioned on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo F. and Maebell Williams Rhome.

Surviving: two daughters, Reverend Wanda Faye Harris and Valerie Angela Mgbo both of Easley, SC; three sons, Jerry Michael Rhome, Steven (Margo)...

Ms. Marion Austin "Mug" Brazel

Ms. Marion Austin "Mug" Brazel

Jul 6, 2025

Ms. Marion Austin "Mug" Brazel, 75, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, was the daughter of the late Robert Guyton and Mary Austin.

Surviving: one daughter, Wanda (Anthony)Rhone, of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, James (Toshiko) Brazel III, of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Joan Kennedy, Sharon Logan, Victoria Moss, and Barbara...

Reverend Albert Goldsmith

Reverend Albert Goldsmith

Jul 5, 2025

Reverend Albert Roslyn Goldsmith,70, of Greenville, husband of Lauriese Burts Goldsmith for 45 years, transitioned on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Prisma Healthcare. Born in Simpsonville, he was a son of the late James Herbert Goldsmith, Sr and Alberta Simpson Goldsmith.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, Victoria (Jarrell) Bellony of Greenville, SC; two sons, Justin (Aleta) Goldsmith of...

Mr. Roderick Orlandus Tyquan Babb

Mr. Roderick Orlandus Tyquan Babb

Jul 5, 2025

Mr. Roderick Orlandus Tyquan Babb, 23, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Orlandus Massey and Kayla Babb.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, one son, Zy’mir Kyrie King Babb, three sisters, Emiya Babb, Cassidy Babb and Lyrehc Babb, all of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Kor’drealyn...

Mr. Albert Downs, Jr.

Mr. Albert Downs, Jr.

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Albert Downs Jr. 63, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday July 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital, downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late TJ and Sarah Lee Rosemond Downs.

Surviving: two daughters, Quintina Downs, of Piedmont, SC; and Katrina (Jomini) Downs Carter, of Saint Hilaire, MN; three sons, Patrick Downs, Jamaris Downs, both...

Mr. Devokious Lamont Hawthorne

Mr. Devokious Lamont Hawthorne

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Devokious Lamont Hawthorne, 27, of Hampton, Virgina, transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Clifton Hawthorne and LaShonda Harris.

Surviving: his mother, LaShonda (Kenneth) Harris; his father, Clifton (April) Hawthorne; one sister, DeSharondra Hawthorne (Ricardo) of Greenville, SC; one brother, Deareo (T’Shara) Brown of Hampton, VA; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Brown of Hampton, VA;...

Mr. Adan Miguel Juan

Mr. Adan Miguel Juan

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Adan Miguel Juan, 19, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare. Born in Guatemala, he was the son of Sebastian Miguel Martin and Micaela Juan Miguel.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, two sisters, Petrona Miguel Juan, of Guatemala, and Mari Miguel Juan, of Indianapolis, IN; three brothers, Diego Miguel Juan, Juan Miguel Juan,...

Mr. Henry Lee Freeman

Mr. Henry Lee Freeman

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Henry Lee Freeman, 79, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Simpsonville Post Acute. Born in Greenville, County, he was the son the late Hazel Freeman Harris.

Surviving: one daughter, DeAngela Freeman, of Greenville, SC; one son, Henry Andrew (Seretha) Freeman, of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are incomplete.