Obituaries
Ms. Frankie James
Sep 14, 2026
Ms. Frankie Mae “Tina” Calhoun James, 89, of Greenville, transitioned Monday September 14, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Frank Calhoun and Mary Sue Gunter.
Surviving: two daughters, Davelyn J. Watson of Greenville, SC and Del-Mesha R. (Llewellyn R.) Brown of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Arthur R. James, Sr. of the home and...
Mrs. Clemmie M. Jones
Sep 13, 2026
Mrs. Clemmie M. Jones, 89, widow of the late Eddie Jones Sr., transitioned Sunday, September 13, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. She was a daughter of the late General McAlister and Sarah Timmons McAlister Simmons.
Surviving; two daughters, Tasha Jones of Huntersville, NC and Tania Jones (Dane) Toomer of Columbia, SC; one brother, James McAlister of Philadelphia, PA; two grandchildren,...
Mr. Bennie Lamonte "Mont" Smith
Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Bennie Lamonte “Mont” Smith 55, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday September 13, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Sharon Bell Smith and the late Bennie Lewis Smith.
Surviving: in addition to his mother, his fiancé April Tucker, of the home, one daughter, Shanay (Joshua) Roberts, of Piedmont, SC; one son, Andre...
Mr. Alton Ferguson
Sep 11, 2026
Mr. Alton Ferguson, 78, of Taylors, transitioned Friday, September 11, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Elisha L. and Mable Williams Ferguson.
Surviving: two brothers, Earl Ferguson of the home and Harvey Ferguson of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:00PM, Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, with...
Mary Hagood
Sep 10, 2026
Ms. Mary Hagood, 51, of Easley, transitioned Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Bill Blassingame and Mary Jane Hagood.
Surviving: one sister, Ashley Nate’ Hagood of Easley, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Ms. Shereline Gladys "Cheryl" Bradley
Sep 10, 2026
Ms. Shereline Gladys “Cheryl” Bradley, 72, of Gray Court, transitioned on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA; she was the daughter of the late Herman Sears and Doris Bradley.
Surviving: two daughters, Alicia Robertson and Laquisha Debose, both of Greenville, SC; a granddaughter and caretaker of the home, Te’era (Michael) Shell, of Gray...
Mr. Rickey Bernard "Breeze" Young
Sep 10, 2026
Mr. Rickey Bernard “Breeze” Young, 73, husband of Marie H. Young for 49 years, transitioned Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Robert Earle Sr., and Ollie Mae Collins Young.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Kristen Denise Young and Selena Marie Young, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Shirley (Kurtis) Fuller,...
Mr. Joseph Davis
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. Joseph Davis, 84, husband of Naomi Davis, transitioned Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Jay T. Davis and Julia Glimph.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Vervika (Roger) Louris of Mauldin, SC, Folandra Davis of Greenville, SC, and Opresha Davis of Easley, SC; two sons, Vincent Davis and Jermonn Davis,...
Mr. Broadus Hosea Rosemond
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. Broadus Hosea Rosemond, 57, of Greenville, transitioned Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. James Kenneth Whitehurst
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. James Kenneth Whitehurst, 55, of Greenville, transitioned Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Francis Downtown. He was a son of the late Robert Hugh Anderson and Lula Mae Henry Whitehurst.
Surviving: one daughter, Harmony Whitehurst of Greenville, SC; twin sons, Jayquan and Kenquan Whitehurst both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Joann (Charles) Hall, Ethel Chappell, Jenniffer (Lenon) Spearman and Rosiland...
Mr. Thomas Ray "ButterBall" Edens
Sep 9, 2026
Mr. Thomas Ray “ButterBall” Edens, 68, of Greenville, transitioned Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Magnolia Manor of Greenville. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Wash J. and Helen Brewster Edens.
Survivors are four sisters: Betty Clements of New York, Patricia (Tony) Martin and Linda Faye Brooks, both of Greenville, SC, and Carol Jean Telemaque of White...
Mr. Daqwuantavest "Chilly" Barber
Sep 8, 2026
Mr. Daqwuantavest "Chilly" Barber, 30, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was a son of Walter Barber and the late Kimberly Denise McMahan.
Surviving, in addition to his father: one daughter, Kaidynce Barber; his companion, Monique Moss of the home; three sisters, Nydasia McBee and Jazmine Barber both of Greenville, SC and Tatyana Barber of Fayetteville, NC; one...
Mr. Eric Garrison
Sep 7, 2026
Mr. Eric Garrison, Sr., 56, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, September 7, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of Shirley Paul and the late Obie Garrison, Jr.
Surviving, in addition to his mother: two sons, Eric Garrison, Jr. and Patrick Garrison both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Kathy Thompson of Greenville, SC and Tameka Colbert of Simpsonville,...
Ms. Thelma " Cricket " Elise Harris
Sep 7, 2026
Ms. Thelma Elise "Cricket" Harris, 63, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Milton Craft and Thelma Wells.
Surviving: her companion of 18 years, Lewis Tarrence, Jr. of the home; three sisters; Lisa (Marco) Skinner of Greenville, SC, Lahomer (Danny) Walker, and Anna Curtis both of Hermanville, MS;...
Ms. Sadie Mae West
Sep 5, 2026
Ms. Sadie Mae West, 84, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday September 5, 2026 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Golden and Emma Lee West.
Surviving: one daughter, Angela West of Greenville, SC; two sons, Christopher West and Darrell (Thomasina) West, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Beatrice Noel, Ruth Hagood and Emma Johnson, all of Greenville, SC,...
Mr. Allen Miles, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Mr. Allen Miles Jr., 88, of Greenville, husband of Adgea Miles, transitioned on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Allen Miles, Sr., and Mamie Bowens Miles.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: two sons, Brian (Antoinette) Miles, of Simpsonville, SC, and Ron (Joanne Tolbert) Ritzie, of...
Mr. Edward James Boykin, III
Sep 3, 2026
Mr. Edward James Boykin, III, 58, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Eva Gertrude Jackson and the late Edward James Boykin, II.
Surviving, in addition to his mother: three daughters, Teaira (Randolph Jordan) Boykin, Destiny Boykin and Brittany Boykin, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Lance (Halle)...
Pastor Kevin B. Davis, Sr.
Sep 3, 2026
Pastor Kevin Bernard Davis, Sr. passed away on September 3, 2026, in Simpsonville, South Carolina at the age of 64. Born in Yonkers, New York, Kevin lived a life marked by an abiding love for God, devotion to his family, and a lifelong commitment to ministry.
His spiritual journey profoundly shaped the man he became. Kevin faithfully served with Kingdom Embassy,...
Mr. Archie Henry Thomason
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. Archie Henry Thomason, 71, of Greenville, husband of Veronique Thomason, transitioned on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Jasper Howard Thomason and Willie Ruth Wood Thomason.Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Holly Miller, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Archie Miller, Timothy (Melissa)...
Mr. Dornell "Don" Long
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. Dornell “Don” Long, 75, of Greenville, transitioned Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Clarence Long and Elizabeth Mattison Long.
Surviving: two nieces, Pretrenia Edwards of Mauldin, SC, and Glenda Williams Abercrombie of Greenville, SC, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was the last surviving member of his...

