Obituaries

Mr. James Edward Mayes, Jr.

Mr. James Edward Mayes, Jr.

Jun 14, 2026

Mr. James Edward Mayes, Jr., 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Constance Mayfield Williams

Ms. Constance Mayfield Williams

Jun 12, 2026

Ms. Constance Mayfield Williams, 83, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Friday June 12, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. James E. Richardson, Sr.

Mr. James E. Richardson, Sr.

Jun 12, 2026

Mr. James Earl Richardson, Sr., 81, of Piedmont, husband of Gloria Deloris Darden Richardson for 61 years, transitioned on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his residence. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Cleotha and Bessie Coppedge Richardson.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Tammie (Robert) Pressley of Greenville, SC and Pamela Richardson...

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard

Jun 12, 2026

Ms. Ada Louise "WeNo" Sheppard, 55, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of James Sheppard and the late Doris Thurman Chase.

Surviving: in addirion to her father, two daughters, Jacquera Hargrove, and Jadyn Logan, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Martha Chase, Venesia Chase, and Mia...

Ms. Debra Ann Harris

Ms. Debra Ann Harris

Jun 11, 2026

Ms. Debra Ann Harris, 74, of Greenville, her companion, the late Lacey Garrett, transitioned on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. Born In Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Mae Hamilton.

Surviving: two sisters, Angela Hamilton, of Greenville, SC; and Brenda Holmes, of Decatur, GA; one brother, Michael Holmes, of Decatur, GA; two grandchildren,...

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams

Jun 8, 2026

Ms. British Navetta Walker-Williams, 57, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was a daughter of the late John Frank Williams and Mary Pearl Walker.

Surviving: her siblings “the original six” Edward “gravel” (Vicki) Walker, Sharon “Sand” (Roger) Kelly, Karen “Windy” Walker, Partick “Rocky” (Sameera) Walker and John “Booba” (Sonya) Williams; bonus, Tawana Williams, Jonathan,...

Mr. Lee Jamal Gary

Mr. Lee Jamal Gary

Jun 8, 2026

Mr. Lee Jamal Gary, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles

Jun 8, 2026

Mrs. Annie Bell Searles, 73, widow of the late Donlee Searles, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Julie Abercrombie Irby.

Surviving: two sons, James (Arlene) Irby and Lavor (Anastasia) Searles, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Vernell Erby, Asalee Rapley and Annette Nelson, all of Greenville, SC...

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey

Jun 8, 2026

Mrs. Mary Anne Brewster Utsey, 78, of Greenville, widow of the late James Ervin Utsey, transitioned on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Anna Maude Brewster. 

Surviving: two daughters Christina (Benjamin) Pettus, of Greenville, SC; and Kathy Utsey, of the home; one son, James Utsey, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr.  Jonathan C. Vernon

Mr. Jonathan C. Vernon

Jun 6, 2026

Mr. Jonathan C. Vernon 78, husband of Shirley Dawkins Vernon for 48 years, transitioned on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Leola Brondean Vernon.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Deneitra (Marc) McElrath of Columbia, SC and Anna (Jermaine) Robinson of Moore, SC; one son, Martin Vernon of Greenville, SC; five...

Mr. Robert Louis Duncan

Mr. Robert Louis Duncan

Jun 5, 2026

Mr. Robert Louis Duncan, 61, of Hampton, SC, transitioned on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Johnny Harmon

Mr. Johnny Harmon

Jun 4, 2026

Mr. Johnny Harmon, 80, of Mauldin, husband of Margaret L. Griffin Harmon, transitioned on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Kenyartta Harmon, of Mauldin, SC; one sister, Ruby (Dennis) Coleman, of Mauldin, SC; one brother, James Nance, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday, June...

Master Za'mier Messiah Marshawn Neal

Master Za'mier Messiah Marshawn Neal

Jun 3, 2026

Master Za'Mier Messiah Marshawn Neal, age 9, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on June 3, 2026. He was the beloved son of Zandrayl and Alisha Neal.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Milton Williams and Wayne Cardell Jones Sr. his great-grandfather, James Fuller; and his great-grandmother, Evelyn Fuller. 

Za'Mier was a vibrant spirit who brought immense joy to...

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery

Jun 2, 2026

Mr. Gregory Allen Ivery, 72, of Greenville, husband of Darlena Leona Harrison Ivery, transitioned on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James and Leontine Butler Ivery.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, five daughter, Elonda Harrison and Marrissiah Ivery, both of Greenville, SC, Arkela Greer (Lucky) Flowers and Avis Lewis both of...

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams

Jun 2, 2026

Mrs. Josephine Robinson Williams, 84, widow of the late Robert L. Williams, transitioned on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at NHC Mauldin. Born in Abbeville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William Turman and Lillie Mae Robinson.

Surviving: three daughters, Joyce Sawyer of Brandon, FL, Tangela (Darvin) Russell of Brandon, FL and Renita Williams of the home; one son,...

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan

Jun 1, 2026

Mr. James Lavar Sullivan, 45, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Lacarole (James Anthony) Sullivan Garrett and the late Howard Griffin.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Aaliyah Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Jarius Sullivan, Zorian Sullivan, and Nasir Sullivan, all of...

Mr. Collis Holcombe

Mr. Collis Holcombe

May 30, 2026

Mr. Collis Holcombe, 79, of Easley, widower of the late Margie Talley Holcombe, transitioned on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Simpsonville Post Acute. He was a son of the late Ruby Brown.

Surviving: one daughter, Shelia Talley (Mark) Hawkins of Easley, SC; two bonus daughters, Jeanette Valentine of Easley, SC and Drusilla (Patrick) Williams of Atlanta, GA; two bonus sons, James...

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond

May 29, 2026

Mr. Samuel L. Rosemond, 89, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his daughter’s home, Francine and James Robinson, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Greenville to his late parents, Samuel and Annie Belle Garrison Rosemond.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Gambrell Rosemond; one son, Emmanuel Leo Rosemond; two brothers, William Rosemond...

Mr. Robert Stephen "Rob" Bowens

Mr. Robert Stephen "Rob" Bowens

May 26, 2026

Mr. Robert Stephen “Rob” Bowens, 65, of Easley, transitioned on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was the son of Robert J. Bowens and Barbara Blassingame Franklin.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, one daughter, Stephanie Bowens, of Anderson, SC; one son, Tremaine Duncan, of Georgia; two sisters, Jacquelyn (Rodney) Wakefield, of Pickens, SC and Melissa (Bruce) Jefferies, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mrs. Paulette Elaine Dendy Johnson

Mrs. Paulette Elaine Dendy Johnson

May 26, 2026

Mrs. Paulette Elaine Dendy Johnson of Woodruff, South Carolina, wife of Bill Johnson, Jr., for 39 years, transitioned on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at South Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: one son, Bill Johnson, III (Emily Funke) of Tulsa, OK; one bonus son, Tyrone (April) Foster of Spartanburg, SC; three sisters, Dianne Hill...