Obituaries
Ms. Sophia Nell Aiken
Nov 5, 2026
Ms. Sophia Nell Aiken, 88, transitioned Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her residence. Born in Pickens, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Purenia Terrell Aiken.
Surviving: five daughters, Deborah Penny of Greenville, SC, Margaret (Marty) Smith of Chesapeake, VA, Barbara Aiken of the home, Yvette (Carlye) Drummond and, Felissa (Eric) Latimore, both of Greenville, SC; one...
Mr. Eddie Jeanes "CB" Davis Jr.
Nov 4, 2026
Mr. Eddie Jeanes “CB” Davis, Jr., 66, of Matthew, North Carolina, transitioned, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Virginia Ellis Davis and the late Eddie Jeannes Davis, Sr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sisters: Dr. Angela (Marion) Dogan of Greenville, SC, Candice L. Davis of...
Ms. Mildred Henrietta Gullatt
Nov 4, 2026
Ms. Mildred Henrietta Gullatt, 72, transitioned Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Upstate Community Hospice in Landrum, South Carolina. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of Margaret Irby McJunkin and the late Rev. James E. McJunkin Sr.
Surviving: her loving companion of 38 years, Frank Walker; four brothers, Rev. James E. McJunkin Jr., of Philadelphia, PA, Merle McJunkin of New...
Ms. Catherine Chapman
Nov 3, 2026
Ms. Catherine Chapman, 86, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, November 3, 2026 at Quillen Manor Assisted Living. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Janie Mae Bigby Chapman.
Surviving: two daughters, Kathy Thomas of Marietta, GA and Carolyn Chapman of Fountain Inn, SC; two sisters, Annie Maria Fields of Hempstead, NY and Laura C. Brownlee of...
Ms. LaSonya Michelle Simpson
Nov 2, 2026
Ms. LaSonya M. Simpson, 59, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, November 2, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Delores Ann Belcher Simpson.
Surviving: two sons, Tony Whitley (Nykeya Taylor) of the home and Timothy Whitley (Ashleigh Barksdale) of Mauldin, SC; three sisters, Shunika Simpson (Nick) Jones, Angela Simpson (James Jones), and Michelle Golman,...
Mr. Stanscel "Lil Stan" Smith III
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Stanscel “Lil Stan” Smith III, 49, transitioned on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Stancel and Emma Lee Massey Smith, Jr.
Surviving in addition to his parents: two daughters, Tiana Promise Smith of Minneapolis, MN and Zabraya Unique Palmer of Norfolk, CT; three sisters, Mekishea Wells,...
Mr. Zebedee Durham
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Zebedee Durham, Jr. 65, widower of the late Ruthie Jones Durham, transitioned on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of the late Zebedee Durham, Sr., and Emma Walton.
Surviving: one daughter, Onika Durham of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Yvonne Walton of Greenville, SC, Katherine (Eric) Graham of Simpsonville, SC, and Denise (Tony) Mayes of Greenville,...
Ms. Dorothy Scott
Nov 1, 2026
Ms. Dorothy Delphina Cooley Scott, 95, the widow of the late William Otis Scott, transitioned on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Brookstone Terrace Chanticleer Memory Care. Born in Belton, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Innoe Sullivan Cooley.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by a special niece/caregiver, Denise Boyd:...
Ms. Rebecca S. Crawford
Nov 1, 2026
Ms. Rebecca S. Crawford, 78, transitioned on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of Curtis and Eunice Collins Smith.
Surviving: one daughter, Regina (Robin) Richardson of Mauldin, SC; one son, Hosea Smith (Denise Hill) of Simpsonville, SC; eight sisters, Jackie Smith, Peggy Smith, Leatrice Smith, Rita Muhommad, Barabara Smith, Angela Mattison, Jeanette Jordan, and...
Mr. Clifford Fant
Oct 31, 2026
Mr. Clifford Fant, 87, transitioned on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Will Fant and Louisa Clayton Fant.
Surviving: one son, William Moseley, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Dorothy Berry and Helen (Roy, Sr.) Miles, both of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of...
Ms. Margaret Eulene "Mama G" Griffin
Oct 31, 2026
Ms. Margaret Eulene “Mama G” Griffin, 80, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Lomax and Eulene Abercombie.
Surviving: her son, Harold “Anthony” Griffin of the home; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:30pm, at Watkins, Garrett, and...
Ms. Anitra Michelle Goudelock
Oct 30, 2026
Ms. Anitra Michelle Gouldelock 52, of Central, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday October 30, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Deborah Davis Goudelock Breeland and the late Robert Wilson.
Surviving: her parents, Deborah (LeVanza) Breeland of the home; four sisters, Chandra (Edward) Hall of Columbia, SC, Jordei Jameson of Seneca,...
Mr. Maurice LaVell Franklin
Oct 30, 2026
Mr. Maurice LaVell Franklin, 56, of Greenville, transitioned Friday, October 30, 2026, at his residence. He was a son of Guy and Barbara Frazier Franklin.
Surviving, in addition to his parents: one daughter, Maurisha L. Franklin of Greenville, SC; one son, Maurice O. Franklin of Greenville, SC; one sister, Jennifer Garrett of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Anthony (Vanessa) Franklin of McDonaugh,...
Ms. Diane Williams Baker
Oct 29, 2026
Ms. Diane Williams Baker, 65, transitioned on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee William and Jonell Baker.
Surviving: a daughter, Dinesha Williams, of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:00pm, at Long Branch...
Mr. Charles Ray Davis
Oct 28, 2026
Mr. Charles Ray Davis, 67, of Gaffney, transitioned, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Charles Davis and Lottie Y. Bruton.
Surviving: two daughters, Charlene Davis and Charmall Davis, both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Timothy Davis, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral...
Mr. Michael Zorro "Mack" Crosby
Oct 28, 2026
Mr. Michael Zorro Crosby, 76, widower of the late Theresa Hamilton Crosby, transitioned Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Clarence Ervin and Gladys Richey Crosby.
Surviving: three sons, Ernest (Iris) Crosby, of Greenville, SC, Michael Hamilton (Rogelio Samorano), of Tucson, AZ, and Lusaka Hamilton of Dover, DE; two...
Mr. Robert Carl "Bob" 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.
He was educated in the public schools of Marion County, South Carolina. He later joined the Army National Guard, where he served honorably for...
Elder Madison Freeman Smith, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
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 relatives...
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.
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