Obituaries

Ms. Betty Tarrant

Ms. Betty Tarrant

Jul 10, 2025

Ms. Betty Tarrant, 85, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

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 Anthony 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, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Compassus McCall Hospice House.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Miss. Chasity Nelson

Miss. Chasity Nelson

Jul 8, 2025

Miss. Chasity 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 Cameron...

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 his 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. 62, 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. Adan Miquel Juan

Mr. Adan Miquel 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.

Ms. Kelly Hood

Ms. Kelly Hood

Jul 3, 2025

Ms. Kelly Hood, 63, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hood, Sr., and Carrie Ruth Hood Sullivan.

Surviving: four daughters, Carrie Kelly, of Simpsonville, SC; Monique Bowen, and Baseema (Anthony, Jr.) Butler, all of Warner Robins, GA; and Fatima (Calvin)...

Ms. Doris Lee Hagood

Ms. Doris Lee Hagood

Jul 1, 2025

Ms. Doris Lee Hagood, 73, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Francis Eastside. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Henry and Bertha Lee Robinson Hagood.

Surviving: one daughter, Felicia Hagood of Greenville, SC; one son, Jay (Staci) Hagood of Raleigh, NC; five sisters, Clarene Hagood and Patricia Hagood both of...

Mrs. Sherlyn S. Clark

Mrs. Sherlyn S. Clark

Jul 1, 2025

Mrs. Sherlyn S. Clark, 71, of Pelzer, transitioned on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lee, Sr. and Grace Golden Stewart.

Surviving: two daughters, Sherareka Clark of Pelzer, SC, Kala Clark of Simpsonville, SC, one bonus daughter, Mary (Lamar) Mackey raised in the home; one son Jermarco Clark of...

Mr. Rasheen Hadi Tention

Mr. Rasheen Hadi Tention

Jun 30, 2025

Mr. Rasheen Hadi Tention, 38, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence. Born in Fayetteville, NC; he was the son of Marvin Tention and Linda Fay Arnold Wells.

Surviving: in addition to his parents, his companion, Brianna Martin, of Greenville, SC; one daughter, Zymaya Kelly, of Springfield, MA; one son, Jamire Tention, of Springfield, MA;...

Mr. James H. Channell

Mr. James H. Channell

Jun 30, 2025

Mr. James H. Channell, 99, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Ceasar Harvis and Ruby Davenport Channell.

Surviving: one daughter, LaJudith Channell (Sonni) Green of Atlanta, GA; one son, Sherwood (Valencia) Channell of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Doris Norman, Susie Jones, Maggie (Melvin) McDaniels all of...

Ms. Michele Sheri Shari Croft

Ms. Michele Sheri Shari Croft

Jun 29, 2025

Ms. Michele Sheri Shari Croft, 51, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Neil Croskey and the late Sabrina Croft Willis.

Surviving in addition to her father: two daughters, Tares Croft of the Greenville, SC and Rodashia Croft of the home; one son, Kwade...

Ms. Earline Jackson

Ms. Earline Jackson

Jun 29, 2025

Ms. Earline Jackson, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her residence. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Reverend Isaiah Jackson, Jr. and Doreather Annabell Walker Jackson.

Surviving: two daughters, Tanyl Lea “Cornbread” Newsome of New York and Tamara “Biscuit” Newsome of Greenville; three sisters, Isalee Jackson, of Glen Allen...