Obituaries
Mr. Robert Latimore
Oct 26, 2026
Mr. Robert Carl “Bob” Latimore, 88, of Greenville, widower of the late Maureen Mitchell Latimore, transitioned Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Charlie and Viola Irby Latimore.
Surviving: two daughters, Althea Walker of Greenville, SC and Deborah Mitchell of Easley, SC; one granddaughter reared in the home, Yovanda...
Mr. Emory Earl "EM" Platt
Oct 26, 2026
Greenville, SC
Mr. Emory Earl "EM" Platt, 68, of Greenville, transitioned Monday October 26, 2026, at his residence. Born in Mullins, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Roosevelt Livingston and the late Earlene Platt Jones.
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 3:30PM, at Watkins, Garrett, and Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
Brother Elder Madison Freeman Smith, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
Brother Elder Madison Freeman Smith, Jr., of Piedmont, transitioned on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at White Oak Manor in York, South Carolina. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was a son of the late Madison Freeman Smith Sr., and Henrieta Freeman.
Surviving: two daughters, Yolanda (Darrell) Morris of Piedmont and Cheryl Henderson of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren; and a host of other...
Bishop James Calvin "Punnie" Starks
Oct 25, 2026
Bishop James Calvin “Punnie” Starks, 75, husband of Rev. Joyce Ellison Starks for 54 years, transitioned on Sunday October 25, 2026, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, SC he was a son of the late Nelson and Mattie Lee Leslie Starks.
Bishop Starks was predeceased by his daughter, Sonnii “Rica” Starks, and two sisters, Queen Fuller and JoAnn Miller.
Surviving in...
Ms. Myrah Kerr
Oct 24, 2026
Ms. Myrah CharvKerr, 46, of Greenville, transitioned, Saturday October 24, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She was a daughter of the late Ronald Edward Kerr and Sandra Renee Henderson.
Surviving: two sisters, Christie (Corey) Martin of Greenville, SC and Rhonda Kerr of Easley, SC; one brother, Kevin Crossman of Easley, SC and a host...
Ms. Cassandra McCrary Heyward
Oct 24, 2026
Ms. Cassandra McCrary Heyward was born on March 29, 1960, to James Authur McCrary and Valerie Inez McCrary.
Her family includes her children, Meghan, Briana, Corsha (coco), and Abbigail Littlejohn; her grandchildren; and her goddaughters, Tiffany Harris and Bella Harris.
Her family also includes her siblings, Pastor J. Cedric McCrary and his wife, Linda McCrary; Victor M. McCrary and his wife, Faye...
Mr. Nelson Gonzales Concepcion
Oct 24, 2026
Mr. Nelson Gonzalez Concepcion, 65, of Wellford, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was a son of Temitocles and Sophia Concepcion.
Surviving, in addition to his parents: his companion of 18 years, Sherry Young of the home; one daughter, Takara Concepcion of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Santiago (Emily) Concepcion...
Ms. Susie "Sue" Griffin
Oct 24, 2026
Ms. Susie "Sue" Griffin, 78, widow of, James Clinton Griffin, transitioned on Saturday October 24, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Feaster Earle and Mary Francis Palmer.
Surviving: three daughters, Maggie Griffin, of the home, Natalie Earle of Easley, SC, and Mary (Steven) Burke of Pendleton, SC; three sons, George Earle of...
Mrs. Ellen C. Mangle
Oct 20, 2026
Mrs. Ellen C. Mangle, 73, of Piedmont, widow of Reverend Leroy Mangle, transitioned Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late John Willie and Elizabeth Croft Carter.
Surviving: two daughters, Valencia Davis, of Piedmont, SC and Tameka (Hosea) Thomas, of Anderson, SC; two sons, Keith Mangle, of Fountain Inn, SC...
Mrs. Georgia Ann Thompson
Oct 20, 2026
Mrs. Georgia Ann Shands Thompson, 72, of Piedmont, wife of Charles Larry Thompson for 25 years, transitioned Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Marion Louis and Ruth Ellen Golightly Shands.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, two daughters: Niketah Hunt and Kelly Hunt, both of Greenville,...
Ms. Annie Joyce Gray
Oct 20, 2026
Ms. Annie Joyce Gray, 75, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Powdersville Post Acute. Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Wille Lee Stenhouse, Sr., and Dora Lee Gray.
Surviving: three sons, Thomas (Karan) Gray of Easley, SC, Antonio (April) Gray of Greer, SC, and James (LaTasha) Gray of Woodruff,...
Mrs. Betty J. Ferrell Williams
Oct 19, 2026
Mrs. Betty J. Ferrell Williams, 84 of Tacoma, Washington, wife of James E. Williams for 64 years transitioned Monday, October 19, 2026. Formerly of Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Nellie Scott Ferrell.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, James “Andre” (Monique) Williams; one sister, Ann Ferrell (Mason) Young...
Mr. Jessie R. "Tex" Taylor
Oct 19, 2026
Mr. Jessie R. “Tex” Taylor, 78, of Greenville, husband of Sharon Allmond-Taylor, transitioned on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Ferriday LA; he was the son of the late Mary Brown.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, one daughter, Lavonda (Todd) Large, of Philadelphia, PA; bonus daughter, Erica Posey, of Greenville, SC; three bonus sons,...
Ms. Jennifer Slaughter
Oct 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jennifer Slaughter
July 31, 1974 – October 18, 2026
On October 18th, 2026, Jennifer Slaughter gracefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant joy, unshakeable faith, and boundless love. Born on July 31, 1974, in Newark, New Jersey, to her cherished parents, Ray Barnhill and Rene Slaughter, Jennifer brought warmth and light into the world from...
Ms. Annie "Anna" Louise Glenn
Oct 18, 2026
Ms. Annie Louise “Anna” Glenn, 80, of, transitioned Sunday, October 18, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Janie Byrd McCombs.
Surviving: one daughter, Osha (Jimmy) Brown of Greenville, SC; two sons, Michael (Beverly) Glenn and Gregory (Melanie) Glenn, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Elizabeth Rogers and Nancy Collins,...
Ms. Annette H. Gilreath
Oct 17, 2026
Ms. Annette H. Gilreath, 88, of Pelzer, widow of the late Willard Gilreath, transitioned, Saturday October 17, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Surviving; two daughters, Beverly Sanders of Greenville, SC, and Monica Stallings of Greensboro, NC; one brother, Larry (Carolyn) Oliver of Greensboro, NC; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Christopher Neil Brown
Oct 16, 2026
Neil slipped away quietly into God’s loving arms. He departed this life on Friday, October 16, 2026. Neil was born August 20, 1979, in Greenville SC. He was the son of Frederick Brown (Charleyne) of Jacksonville, FL and Margie Braswell (Will) of McDonough, GA.
He leaves to cherish two grandmothers: Bessie Fant (maternal) and Doris Cheatham(paternal), both of Greenville, SC. Three...
Reverend Ralph Hawthorne
Oct 16, 2026
Rev. Ralph Hawthorne transitioned from this earthly life to be with the Lord on October 16, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Joe B. and Blanche Chapman Hawthorne.
Rev. Hawthorne was united in marriage to Willie Beatrice Sherman Hawthorne, and they shared 56 years of marriage. To this union was born...
Mr. Bobby Dean Burch
Oct 15, 2026
The Legacy of Bobby Burch
Bobby Burch was born on July 7, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Roland and Annie Mae Burch. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ whose life was defined by faith, integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. His legacy was not simply in the years...
Ms. Doris Theresa Wigfall
Oct 2026
Ms. Doris Theresa Wigfall was born in November 1937 to the late Mary Louise Williams Burton and Oscar Wigfall. She peacefully departed this life in October 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, dedication, faith, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Doris was a devoted...
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