Obituaries

Ms. Martha Williams

Ms. Martha Williams

May 3, 2025

Ms. Martha Mae Williams, 80, of Greenville, SC transitioned on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her home. Born in Pickens, SC. She was a daughter of the late Chester and Bessie McGowens Williams

Survivors: Four sisters, Rodessa Barton, of Mauldin, SC, Gladys Davis of Travelers Rest, SC, Gloria (Luke) Todd of Mauldin, SC and Bessie E. “Libby:” (Vernon) Sullivan of Greenville,...

Mr. Samuel D. Miller

Mr. Samuel D. Miller

May 3, 2025

Mr. Samuel D. Miller 87, of Taylors, transitioned on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Curtisteen Sims

Ms. Curtisteen Sims

May 2, 2025

Ms. Curtisteen Sims 76, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday May 2, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Steven Duncan

Mr. Steven Duncan

May 1, 2025

Mr. Steven Duncan, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina transitioned on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Mr. Jessie C. Duncan and the late Flora Mae Bowens Duncan.

Surviving, in addition to his father, one daughter, Mya Jessica Duncan of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Kari Jermerick Duncan, of Simpsonville, SC; two brothers,...

Mr. Jeremiah Archie

Mr. Jeremiah Archie

May 1, 2025

Mr. Jeremiah Archie, 68, of Easley, South Carolina, husband to Lucy Chenault Archie, transitioned on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenwood, SC; he was the son of the late William A. and Dorothy Eileen Walker Archie.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, of the home, two sons, Bradley Archie, and Andrew Alexander Archie, both of Easley, SC;...

Ms. Keyasia Shaquia Sullivan

Ms. Keyasia Shaquia Sullivan

May 1, 2025

Miss Keyasia Shequia Sullivan, 25, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Janice Wilhemina Gray

Mrs. Janice Wilhemina Gray

Apr 29, 2025

Mrs. Janice Wilhemina Gray, 64, of Greenville, wife of Jimmy Lee Gray, transitioned on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she a daughter of the late Willie B. and Patsy Ann Hill Baker.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, two step daughters, Kim Hicks and Karen Bryson, both of Greenville, SC; one biological son,...

Mr. Roger Maurice Sullivan

Mr. Roger Maurice Sullivan

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Roger Maurice Sullivan, 73, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Carolyn Cobb Sullivan, transitioned on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Mary Esther Sullivan McFall.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Lamonica Sullivan of Greenville, SC; one sister, Joeve Reeder of Greenville, SC; five...

Mrs. Mabel Lucille Mahaffey

Mrs. Mabel Lucille Mahaffey

Apr 27, 2025

Mrs. Mabel Lucille Conway Smith Mahaffey, 86, of Pelzer, widow of the late Twightman Joseph Mahaffey, transitioned on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Leroy Fredrick Conway and Leola Brimm Conway.

Surviving: two daughters, Loraine Smith (Milton, Sr.) Davis of Gilbert, SC and Tanya Smith- Brice...

Mr. Twyman T. Hawthorne

Mr. Twyman T. Hawthorne

Apr 26, 2025

Mr. Twyman T. Hawthorne, 84, widower of Ethel Lee Mack Hawthorne, transitioned on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Elijah and Louise Chapman Hawthorne.

Surviving: seven daughters, Marian Hawthorne, Zinhar Hawthorne, Tausha McMorris, Loleitha Hawthorne and Detritch Hawthorne all of Greenville, SC, and Roberta Hawthorne of Lithonia, GA;...

Little Miss Brite Shalom Acoy

Little Miss Brite Shalom Acoy

Apr 25, 2025

Little Miss Brite Shalom Acoy, 5, of Hudson Falls, New York, transitioned on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Columbus, GA; she was the daughter of Yoehannie Zebulon Acoy and Denilia Shannice Schneider.

Surviving, in addition to her parents: her twin brother, Journey Rome’ Acoy, of the home, and a host of other relatives and...

Mrs. Betty Taylor

Mrs. Betty Taylor

Apr 25, 2025

Mrs. Betty Louise Taylor, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Columbus Taylor for 55 years, transitioned on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Johnnie Henry Cunningham.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: one daughter, Charity (John) Tarrence of Greenville, SC; one son, Xavier (Ashley) Taylor of Simpsonville,...

Ms. Teresa Ann Clement

Ms. Teresa Ann Clement

Apr 24, 2025

Ms. Teresa Ann Clement, 64, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Broadus Clement and Dorothy Clark.

Surviving: two daughters, Lamika (Michael) Clement, of Greenville, SC and Shukura (Tacori) Clement of Mount Holly, NC; one son, Jerrick (Randi) Clement of Greenville, SC; and a...

Baby Boy Anunnaki Ra Howell

Baby Boy Anunnaki Ra Howell

Apr 23, 2025

Baby Boy Anunnaki Ra Howell, 1 month, of Piedmont, transitioned on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Edward Glenn Howell, Jr., and Treshla Reann Johnson.

Surviving, in addition to his parents:  three sisters, Avianna Howell, Amorhiana Howell, and Majesty Howell, all of the home, and a host of...

Mrs. Alice L. Gary

Mrs. Alice L. Gary

Apr 23, 2025

Mrs. Alice L. Gary, 78, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence. Born in Clinton, South Carolina; she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Kinard Martin.

Surviving: two sons, Jerry Gary and Terry (Tamie) Gary, both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Peggy Martin, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral...

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh

Apr 21, 2025

Ms. Carol J. Knotts Hugh, 59, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Thissie Knotts Beckwith and the late Thomas Earl Rosemond.

Surviving: three daughters, Sharonica Knotts (Antonio) Robinson of Pelzer, SC, Precious Knotts of Orlando, FL and Tatiane Knotts of the home; five...

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. Ben Thomas Wilson, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. Marshall Lee Gordon, 59, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late TJ and Barbara Croft Gordon.

Surviving: one son, Marlanza Gordon of Greenville, SC; one sister, Lisa Gordon of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Randall Gordan of Atlanta, GA and Corey Gordon of Greenville, SC; and a...

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon

Apr 18, 2025

Ms. Leslie Darlene Dixon, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Dawkins and Sarah Frances Ferguson.

Surviving: one brother, Clyde Bernard Dawkins, of Greenville, SC; a cousin/caregiver, Yvonne Hicks, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Monday,...

Mrs. Earnestine C. Drummond

Mrs. Earnestine C. Drummond

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Earnestine C. Drummond, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence. Born in Cottondale, FL, she was the daughter of the late Maciel Williams and Mernervia Clemons.

Surviving: one daughter, Viggie Verna (Randy) Hill, of Travelers Rest, SC; five sons, Marcus (Tina) Forward, of Louisville, KY; Reginald (Tabitha) Forward, Sr., of Greenville, SC; Joseph...