Obituaries

Sierra Chiffon Collins

Sierra Chiffon Collins

Aug 2, 2026

Ms. Sierra Chiffon Collins, 35, of Greenville, transitioned August 2, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of Bennie Mae Collins. She was reared in the home of her grandmother, Shannon Collins.

Surviving in addition to her mother and grandmother; two sisters, Matiah Collins of Easley, SC and Hilaire “Boo Cat” Collins of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Quinton...

Deacon Ernest Burgess, Sr.

Deacon Ernest Burgess, Sr.

Aug 2, 2026

Deacon Ernest Burgess, Sr., 80, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Tracy Denise White

Mrs. Tracy Denise White

Aug 1, 2026

Mrs. Tracy Denise White, 51, of Greenville, wife of Rodney Wilson, transitioned on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Rosa Moe Henry.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Alayah Wilson and Shakaylia White both of Greenville, SC; one son, Joseph White of Greenville, SC; one sister, Jackie (Mike) Henry of...

Ms. Nellie Thornton

Ms. Nellie Thornton

Aug 1, 2026

Ms. Nellie Thornton, 73,of Mauldin, transitioned on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Maria Diego Sebastian

Mrs. Maria Diego Sebastian

Aug 1, 2026

Mrs. Maria Diego Sebastian, 49, of Piedmont, wife of Sebastian Francisco Sabastian Mateo, transitioned on Saturday August 1, 2026 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Tomas Diego Pedro and Catarina Sebastian.

Surviving; in addition to her husband, two daughters; Josefa Sebastian Diego and Catarina Sebastian Diego, both of Piedmont, SC; three sons, Francisco Sebastian Diego, Tomas Sebastian...

Mr. Billy Pickens

Mr. Billy Pickens

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Billy Pickens, 54, of Easley, transitioned on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Ms. Jacqueline Gwendora "Gwen" Williams

Ms. Jacqueline Gwendora "Gwen" Williams

Jul 31, 2026

Ms. Jacqueline Gwendora “Gwen” Williams, 60, transitioned on Friday, July 31, 2026 at St. Frances Hospital -Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Nathaniel Green Jr. and Mary Lucile Parks Porter.

Surviving: two daughters, Triziequeka Green and Mary Green both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Angela (Troy) Giles of Greenville, SC; one brother, David (Una) Green of Simpsonville, SC; three...

Ms. Mary Ann Elizabeth Singleton

Ms. Mary Ann Elizabeth Singleton

Jul 30, 2026

Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind a legacy that continues to shape generations. Mary Ann Elizabeth Griffin Singleton was one of those extraordinary women. On July 30, 2026, she peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a family strengthened by her love, a community enriched by her service, and countless lives forever changed by her kindness.

Mary was born on...

Ms. Sharon Ware

Ms. Sharon Ware

Jul 29, 2026

Ms. Sharon Ware, 61, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Silas Gray, III

Mr. Silas Gray, III

Jul 29, 2026

Mr. Silas Gray, III, 61, of Simpsonville, husband of Shandra Griffin Gray, transitioned on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his residence. He was a son of Willie Ree Parks Gray and the late Silas Gray, Jr. He was predeceased by a son Jeremi Gray, and a brother, Tony Gray.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: two sons, Dion Gray...

Mr. Andrew Blandin

Mr. Andrew Blandin

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Andrew Jackson Blandin, 74, of Spartanburg, widower to the late Linda Ware Blandin, transitioned on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Ozella Reid Blandin.

Surviving: three sisters, Nora Blandin Alexander, brother-in-law, Michael Rodney Alexander, of Spartanburg, SC; Zella Mae Blandin, and Sharon Ann Blandin, both of...

Mr. Willie Perry "Boney" Pickens, Jr.

Mr. Willie Perry "Boney" Pickens, Jr.

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Willie Perry “Boney” Pickens, Jr., 67, of Greenville, widower of the late Beverly Denise Simpson Pickens. He was a son of the late Willie Perry “Dot T” Pickens, Sr and Betty Dale Hill Pickens.

Surviving: one daughter, Jasmine Pickens (Shundazhia Teasley), of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lorette Pickens, Frances Henry both of Belton, SC, and Sharon Pickens of Greenville, SC;...

Mr. Randolph Huwlett

Mr. Randolph Huwlett

Jul 27, 2026

Mr. Randolph H. Huwlett, 75, of Pelzer, husband of Susie Brown Huwlett for 30 years, transitioned on Sunday, July 27, 2026, at his residence. Born in Belize, he was a son of the late Lincoln Hamilton and Gertrude Hewlett Mejia.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Sonya Mosley of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Duane (Sophia) Lamb of Belize; three...

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason

Jul 26, 2026

Mr. Taurus A. Thomason, Sr., 53, of Greenville, husband of Cheryl Thomason, transitioned on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his residence. He was a son of L. C. (Cynthia) Thomason and Lydia Sullivan.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents: two daughters, Taurie Thomason and Truth Thomason both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Taurus Thomason, Jr, and Tray Sweeney Thomason...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson

Jul 25, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Ann Robinson, 73, widow of the late Willie Edward Robinson, transitioned on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her residence. Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Gardner and Annie Faulkner Hughey.

Surviving: three daughters, India Davis of Pender County, NC, Paula L (Eddie) Finley of Simpsonville, SC, and Shannon (James) Elmore of...

Baby Boy A Morris

Baby Boy A Morris

Jul 25, 2026

Baby Boy A, Morris transitioned Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Prisma Health-Greer.

Baby Boy B Morris

Baby Boy B Morris

Jul 25, 2026

Baby Boy B Morris, transitioned Saturday, July 25. 2026, at Prisma Health Greer.

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson

Jul 23, 2026

Mr. Willie James Franklin Nelson, 22, of Atlanta, Georgia, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was a son of David Sr., and Sonya McHerring Nelson.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: two sisters, Sondesiya McHerring of Atlanta, GA and Samone McHerring of Greenville, SC; two brothers, David Nelson, Jr. and Anthony Nelson both of Atlanta, GA; and...

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch

Jul 23, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Dianne Crouch, 73, of Greenville, wife to the late Anthony Loren Crouch, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Randolph Hawkins and Dorothy Mae Young.

Surviving: two daughters, Cereasa Justice, and Toni Crouch, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Deborah Burdine, of Seattle, WA;...

Ms. Vivian Roberson

Ms. Vivian Roberson

Jul 23, 2026

Ms. Vivian Roberson, 86, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Reedy River Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Tom Roberson.

Surviving: one daughter, Delores Jones, of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, Johnny “Peaches” (Nettie) Jones, of Marietta, SC; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and...