Obituaries

James Gray

James Gray

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. James Gray, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Oldin Wright

Oldin Wright

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. Oldin Wright, 82, transitioned on Sunday March1, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Albert Simpson

Mr. Albert Simpson

Feb 28, 2026

Mr. Albert Simpson,92 , of Columbia, transitioned on Saturday February 28, 2026 at MUSC Hospital, Columbia, SC.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan

Feb 27, 2026

Mr. Gaspar Francisco Juan, 49, of Greenville, husband of Manuela Sebastion, transitioned on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence. Born in Guatemala, he was the son of Catarina Juan and the late Baltazar Francisco.

Surviving: in addition to his wife and mother, four daughters, Catarina Sebastian, Martha Francisco, Rut Sebastian Francisco, and Dorcas Francisco Sebastian, all of Greenville, SC; three...

Ms. Alberta Gill

Ms. Alberta Gill

Feb 27, 2026

Ms. Alberta Gill, 91, transitioned on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Patewood Post Acute.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Lydia Bell Williams, 84, of Easley, widow of Floyd Alexander Williams, transitioned on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Prisma Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Easley SC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Evans, Sr., and Lydia Hendrix Evans.

Surviving: two daughters, Diane (Patrick) Mansell, of Easley, SC; and Annette (Michael) Brown, of Greenville, SC; grandson, raised in the...

Mr. Randall Bagwell

Mr. Randall Bagwell

Feb 25, 2026

Mr. Randall Bagwell, 52, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Easley Baptist Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Pastor Shirleen Booker

Pastor Shirleen Booker

Feb 25, 2026

Pastor Shirleen Booker, 82, of Simpsonville, wife of James Booker, Jr., transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James Austin and Annie Brooks.

Surviving: in addition to her husband, two daughters, Annie Booker, of Simpsonville, SC; and Mary Sarah (Johnathan) Gaffney, of Georgia, four sons, Charles (Nicky) Booker,...

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson

Feb 23, 2026

Mrs. Gloria Ann Richardson, 64, wife of Derrick Richardson for 29 years, transitioned on Monday February 23, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of Sandra Ayers Avery and the late Milton Avery.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother: two sons, Cryst White, Jr. of the home and Rick Richardson; two...

Ms. Mary "Belle" Guy Williams

Ms. Mary "Belle" Guy Williams

Feb 23, 2026

Ms. Mary “Belle” Guy Williams, 70, of Greenville, widow of MJ Guy, transitioned on Monday, February 23, 2026, at West village Post Acute. Born in Salisbury NC; she was the daughter of the late MJ Guy and Leola House Guy.

Surviving: two daughters, Victoria and Patricia William, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Franklin Williams, of Greenville, SC; eight grandchildren, five...

Ms. Flora Staggs Robinson

Ms. Flora Staggs Robinson

Feb 21, 2026

Mrs. Flora Staggs Robinson, 93, of Spartanburg, widow of the late J W Robinson, transitioned on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her residence. Born in Inman, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Cora Kelly Staggs.

Surviving: two daughters, Debra (Cynthia) Gadsden of Cumming, GA and Maxie (Matthew) Rodgers of Greer, SC; daughter in law, Yvonne (Hicks)...

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Thimothy "Tim" Jamison, 53, of Albany, GA, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Willson Hospice House. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Betty Jamison and the late Troy Smith, Sr.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, his companion, Kelcie Brunson, of Albany, GA; three sons, Darius Jamison, and Jalen Jamison, both of Charlotte, NC; Zachary Jamison,...

Mr. Tyrone Bennett

Mr. Tyrone Bennett

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Tyrone Bennett, 63, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, February 20, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Wilma Bennett Hall.

Surviving: one daughter, Tylisha Bennett, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Frankie Campbell, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Mr. Johnny Eugene Armstrong

Mr. Johnny Eugene Armstrong

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Johnny Eugene Armstrong, 54, of Greer, husband to Leslie Byrd-Armstrong, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Gary and Rosetta Anderson.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, and parents, one daughter, Dasia Armstrong, of Greenville, SC; one son, Paden Armstrong, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Naja (Brandon) Coles, of...

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Duckett Talley

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Duckett Talley

Feb 19, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Duckett Talley, 80, of Greenville transitioned on Thursday February 19, 2026 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late, John and Christine C. Smith Perry.

Surviving: four daughters, Pamela (Ricky) Young, Treva (Daquan) Pyles, Patrice Duckett, all of Greenville, SC; and Tynika Duckett, of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a...

Mrs. Hattie May Jones

Mrs. Hattie May Jones

Feb 19, 2026

Mrs. Hattie May Jones, 92, of Mauldin, transitioned on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Joe Taylor and Gladys Rice.

Surviving: one daughter, Kesha Young of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, Tony Martin of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Nicole Martin, Imani Morris-James, Michael Arnold and Makayla Arnold; and a host...

Mr. Bennie Stephone "Step" Anderson

Mr. Bennie Stephone "Step" Anderson

Feb 15, 2026

Mr. Bennie Stephone “Step” Anderson, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Bennie and Mary Knox Anderson.

Surviving: one daughter, Shateria Anderson of Greenville, SC; one son, Chakaris Stephone Anderson of Greenville, SC; one brother, Jeffery Anderson of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren; his companion, Virgina Williams;...

Mrs. Louise Peden

Mrs. Louise Peden

Feb 15, 2026

Mrs. Louise Peden, 85, of Mauldin, wife of Harry Peden for 50 years, transitioned on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Honea Path, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jehue and Ruby V. Williams Donald.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two sons, Kenneth Bernard (Karla) Donald of Cincinnati, OH and Micheal Douglas...

Glenda Faye Norris

Glenda Faye Norris

Feb 14, 2026

Ms. Glenda Faye Norris, 52, of Williamston, transitioned on Saturday February 14, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 11:00am, at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary, with interment private.

Mr. Anthony Hawkins

Mr. Anthony Hawkins

Feb 14, 2026

Mr. Anthony Hawkins, 63, husband of Janice Hawkins of the home, transitioned on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James and Johnnie Mae Moses Hawkins.

Surviving, in addition to his wife:  two sons, Antonio (Maira) Hawkins and Marcus (Ashley) Wilson, both of Fountain Inn, SC;...