Obituaries
Ms. Barbara Watts Varnadore
Jun 12, 2025
Ms. Barbara Watts Varnadore, 58, of Hopkins, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Sedgewood Manor.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Cecil George DeCoteau
Jun 11, 2025
Greenville, SC
Mr. Cecil George DeCoteau, 75, of Greenville, was born on July 28, 1949, in Grenada, West Indies. He was the son of the late Mollie DeCoteau Saunders. Cecil transitioned to reward at his residence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Cecil was the proud husband of Francine Williams DeCoteau with whom he was united in holy matrimony for the past...
Mr. Charles Edwin Collins
Jun 11, 2025
Greenville, SC
Mr. Charles Edwin “Rudy” Collins, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, He was a son of the late Eliza Collins. Surviving is his wife, Sue Ellen Collins, of the home; Five daughters; Elaine Collins(Andy) Harris, of Linden, New Jersey, Beverly Collins (Kenneth Leaks), of...
Mr. Jamarion Quortez Hawthorne
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Jamarion Quortez Hawthorne, 20, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Jeramie Hawthorne and Ebony Durham.
Surviving: four sisters, Destiny Miller, Jaziya Hawthorne, Jazyria Durham, and Jaziera Hawthorne, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Ja’kyus Vogt, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services:...
Mr. Charles Chiles
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Charles Chiles, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born In Abbeville, SC; he was the son of the late Samuel David Chiles and Janie Arnette.
Surviving: two sons, Alverez Quines Chiles, and Charles A. Chiles, both of Greenville SC; one sister, Lola Ford, of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren, three...
Mrs. Myra Dean Grady
Jun 10, 2025
Mrs. Myra Dean Grady, 72, of Taylors, wife to Willie J. Grady for 48 years, transitioned on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Noble Jones and Della Mae Lee Jones.
Surviving, in addition to her husband: one daughter, Shaneise Grady of Taylors, SC; six sons, Gemini Grady of Greenville, SC,...
Ms. Allison Marie "Ree Ree" Paul
Jun 8, 2025
Ms. Allison Marie "Ree Ree" Paul, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Charlotte, NC; she was the daughter of the late Alex Paul and Alice Ruth Brewer.
Surviving: her fiancé George Sullivan, of the home, one son, Nathan Tamaya Paul, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Marzella Boykin, of...
Mr. Nicholas Sinclair Young
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Nicholas Sinclair Young, 36, of Monks Corner, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Julius Darnell "Zing" Higdon
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Julius Darnell “Zing” Higdon, 74, of Townville, South Carolina, husband to Lashun-Cobb, of the home, transitioned on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Lee Maxwell and Minnie Higdon Holloway.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, one son, Julius (Kisha) Hunt, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Carl (Rochelle) Holloway,...
Mrs. Marie Louise Williams
Jun 8, 2025
Mrs. Marie Louise Williams, 78, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday June 8, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Marie Jones.
Surviving: two daughters, Linda Montgomery, of Suitland, MD; and Charlene (Lloyd) Frasier, of Mauldin, SC; one son, Robert Williams (Talaya James), od War Dolph, MD; six grandchildren,...
Ms. Shirley Ann Gray
Jun 7, 2025
Villa Rico, GA
Ms. Shirley Ann Gray, 84, of Villa Rico, Georgia, transitioned on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Gray, and Channie McKenzie.
Surviving: three daughters, Darrie Monique Levine, of New York; Belinda Davis, of Florida; and Deidra Levine, of New York; a host of sisters, one brother, Arthur...
Ms. Lillie Mae Cook Pyles Duckett
Jun 7, 2025
Ms. Lillie Mae Cook Pyles Duckett, 91, Greenville, transitioned on Saturday June 7, 2025 at her residence. Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Rosa Lee Cook Pyles Bailey.
Surviving: four daughters, Carlotta Duckett (Seth) Dei of Greenville, SC, Clarissa Duckett – Williams of Travelers Rest, SC, Cora Duckett Daniels of the home...
Mr. John Merkle Kirksey
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. John Merkle Kirksey, 68, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Hospice of the Upstate. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late O.C. Stokes and Raureen Kirksey.
Surviving: one daughter, Jacqueline (James) Westbrook, of Las Vegas, NV, two sisters, Dorsena Hendrix and Gracie (Gordon) Bowens, both of Greenville, SC; six brothers, Casper...
Ms. Minnie Rosalena Owens
Jun 6, 2025
Ms. Minnie Rosalena Owens, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina, the wife of Boyce Junior Owens, transitioned on Friday June 6, 2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Dorothy Lee Owens, and the late Billy BoBo.
Surviving: in addition to her husband and mother, two sisters, Betty Regina Harvey, and Dorothy Renee (Rodolpho) Ortiz, both of...
Mr. William David Watkins
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. William David Watkins, 41, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of William D. Workman, Jr. and Rhonda D. Watkins.
Surviving, in addition to his parents: one sister, LaKeisha Watkins (Joseph) Germany of Grovetown, GA; two bonus sisters, Nina M. (Ace) Epps and LaTisha Yeargin...
Marjorie Veronica Nicholas-Randall
Jun 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marjorie Veronica Nicholas-Randall
August 21, 1949 – June 6, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember and celebrate the life of Marjorie Veronica Nicholas-Randall, a devoted mother and sister, a treasured grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Marjorie passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6th, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout...
Ms. Rhonda Paul
Jun 6, 2025
Ms. Rhonda Paul, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of William Henry Reese and Carolyn Allmond Boyd.
Surviving: in addition, her parents, one daughter, Keisha (Rickey) Walker, of Piedmont, SC; one son, Allen Antonio Griffin, Jr., of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, and...
Ms. Catherine "Coot" Robinson
Jun 6, 2025
Ms. Catherine "Coot" Robinson, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday June 6, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late A.C Robinson and Christine Dickey Robinson.
Surviving: one daughter, Letice (Marlon) Thomas, of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Rodney Robinson, of New London, CT; and Johnny Robinson, of Greenville, SC; one...
Mr. John Kirskey
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. John Kirksey, 68, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned, on June 6, 2025, at the Hospice of the Upstate.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Ms. Clementine Helen Orr
Jun 6, 2025
Ms. Clementine Helen Orr, 86, of Easley, transitioned on Friday, June 6, 2025 at her residence. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Lee and Hattie Ann Judge Orr.
Surviving: one daughter, Reverend Bernetha Orr of Easley, SC; two sons, Jeffery (Gwendolyn) Orr, Sr. of Greenville, SC, and Marcus Orr of Easley, SC; two sisters,...
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