Obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Ms. Elma R. McKenzie, 83, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Greenville Post Acute.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Leroy Herbert, 93, of Piedmont, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jan 5, 2026

Ms. Yvonne Hallums, 75, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jan 5, 2026

Ms. Annie Bell, 86, of Easley, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fleetwood Post Acute.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Otha Madison Landrum, 86, of Chesnee, husband to Dorothy S. Landrum, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Otha Daniel Landrum and Sally Waddell.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, one son, Madison Dale Landrum, of Spartanburg, SC; five sisters, Cora Bell Martin, Barbara Landrum, both...

Jan 4, 2026

Jan 4, 2026

Reverend Johnny Edward Young, 91, of Greenville, husband of Pauline C. Young for 72 years, transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Fred Walker Young. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, LaTanya (Odell) Scott of Fountain Inn, SC;...

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Calvin Velma Simmons 68, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday January 4, 2026 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Clarence “June” Durham, Jr., 72, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clarence Durham, Sr. and Willie Lee Wallace Durham Simpson.

Surviving: two sisters, Francell (Raymond) Fields of Fayetteville, NC and Robbie Beeks of Greenville, SC; one brother, John Calvin (Sandra) Durham of Mauldin, SC; and...

Jan 3, 2026

Ms. Janice “Rooster” Cooley, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Christine Cureton Cooley.

Surviving: two sons, Patrick Cooley, of Gray Court, SC; and Travis Cooley, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, John Allen Cooley, Dennis Cooley, both of Greenville, SC; and Terry Cureton,...

Dec 31, 2025

Mrs. Sara Genise Sullivan, 77, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC; she was the daughter of the late Henry Sullivan and Daisy Smith.

Surviving: one daughter, Beverly Jefferson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Davial R. (Elizabeth Michelle) Sullivan, of Fountain Inn, SC; Barry Lamont Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Olivia...

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Parnell “Junior” Holston, Jr., of Greenville, husband to Petina Rhodes Holston, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Richland Hospital, Columbia SC; Born in Springfield, MA; he was the son of the late Parnell Holston, Sr., and Betty Holston.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, three sisters, Karen (Layvonne) Holston, of Cleveland, OH; Pam Jordon, and Elaine (Aaron) Softworth, all...

Dec 31, 2025

Overseer Elizabeth Anne Harrison, 76, of Greenville, wife of Leroy Harrison, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Dr. James Anthony, Sr., and Mary Ellen Hamilton Jones.

Surviving in addition to her husband: four daughters, Barbara Williams (Carlos), Dr. Denise (Calvin) Gaines, Sharon Williams and Kiara...

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Joe Alvin Richey, 80, of Greenville, the husband to Mary Ann Richey, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born In Greenville County, he was the son of the late Joseph Richey and Rosella Crosby.

Surviving: In addition to his wife, two daughters, Hortense Richey and Joe-Anne (Ike) Wilks, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Matthew...

Dec 30, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Dr. Inez Davis Thomas, of Decatur, GA., will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at New Life Community Church, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur, GA., with her remains placed in repose at 10:00 A.M. Revernd Marlin D. Harris, Pastor, Reverend Norman H. Thomas, Jr., of First Baptist Church Gresham Road, Officiating, Eulogist. Entombment,...

Dec 30, 2025

Ms. Mary E. Thompkins, 70, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Ware and Lucille Mahoney.

Surviving: three daughters, Shena (Devon) Ware, Michelle (Kenny) Harris, and Cassandra Brown, all of Greenville, SC; two sons, Tyquan Ware and Michael (Kim) Ware, all of Greenville,...

Dec 30, 2025

Mr. George Alvin McElrath, 90, of Taylors, widower of the late Bennie Joe Geer McElrath, transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Ulysses Grant and Lucille Walker McElrath. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.

Surviving: one daughter, Dr. Lydia M. Braggs of Greer, SC; three...

Dec 29, 2025

Mrs. Lillie R. "Sis" Gaines, 74, of Greenville, the wife of James Gaines, for 34, years, transitioned on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Lillie Bell Young Maronie.

Surviving: two daughters, Michelle Davis, of Greer, SC; and Latosha Range (Tavares McGhee) of Greenville, SC; three brothers,...

Dec 27, 2025

Ms. Maxine Moore, 82, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Sadie Oliphant Moore.

Surviving: one daughter, Linda Richardson of the home; two sons, Michael (Kathy) Moore of Greenville, SC and Horace (Angela) Moore of Columbia, SC; one brother, Leroy (Jerline) Moore of Greenville, SC;...

Dec 26, 2025

Ms. Freddie Cochran, 68, of Simpsonville, transitioned Friday, December 26, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral arrangement is now being service with the Terry's Metropolitan Mortuary in Taledga , AL