Obituaries

Ms. Christine Bailey

Ms. Christine Bailey

Jan 20, 2026

Ms. Christine Bailey, 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, January 20, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Eddie Oree Smith

Mr. Eddie Oree Smith

Jan 20, 2026

Mr. Eddie Oree Smith, 73, of Piedmont, transitioned on Monday, January 20, 2026, at Southpointe Health and Rehabilitation.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. James Young

Mr. James Young

Jan 19, 2026

Mr. James Young, 84, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Prisma Heath Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Isabella Samuel

Ms. Isabella Samuel

Jan 17, 2026

Ms. Isabella Samuel 80, of Mauldin, transitioned on Saturday January 17, 2026, at her residence. Born in Elliott, South Carolina; she was a daughter of the late Eleazer Solomon and Annie Bell Wright Solomon.

Surviving: three daughters, Natasha (Thomas) Young, of Greenville, SC; and Stacy Samuel of Charlotte, NC and Cassandra (Marvin) Cole of Randallstown, MD; one son, Charles Samuel, of...

Mr. Willie Clevon Crayton

Mr. Willie Clevon Crayton

Jan 17, 2026

Mr. Willie Crayton, 85, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Brookstone Terrace Assisted Living.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Trycina Nichole Whitehurst

Ms. Trycina Nichole Whitehurst

Jan 16, 2026

Ms. Trycina Nichole Whitehurst, 23, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday January 16, 2026, at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Darrell Simpson

Mr. Darrell Simpson

Jan 16, 2026

Mr. Darrell Simpson, 76, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Ms. Mary Madaline Hunt

Ms. Mary Madaline Hunt

Jan 16, 2026

Ms. Mary Madaline Hunt, 88, of Suwanee, GA; transitioned on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Emory Healthcare. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Montague Copeland and Ira Thompson.

Surviving: one daughter Pamela Hunt Griffin, of Suwanee GA; two grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, January 24, 2026, time TBA, at St....

Mr. Benjamin Franklin "Benny" Rosemond

Mr. Benjamin Franklin "Benny" Rosemond

Jan 15, 2026

Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Benny” Rosemond, 73, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday January 15, 2026 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Matthew and Hattie Mae Rogers Rosemond.

Surviving: one daughter, Melinda Bunkley, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Carrie (Anthony) Gray, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Marshall Rosemond, of Greenville, SC; William Henry Rosemond,...

Ms. Crystal Divine Edwards

Ms. Crystal Divine Edwards

Jan 13, 2026

Ms. Crystal Divine Edwards, 45, of Irmo, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Prisma Health Richland Heart Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of Randolph (Eldree) Edwards and Yvonne Coates Brown.

Surviving in addition to her parents: one sister, Jessica Blake of Camden, SC; four brothers, Superior (Dr. Nicole) Edwards...

Ms. Curkley Brock

Ms. Curkley Brock

Jan 10, 2026

Ms. Curkley Brock, 62, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of John Thomas and Hattie Brock.

Surviving: in addition to her parents, one son, Daran Brock, of Greenville, SC;  one sister, Debra Brock of Greenville; two brothers, Thomas Brock and Demmoris Brock, both of Greenville, SC; and a...

Mr. Harold Keith Sloan

Mr. Harold Keith Sloan

Jan 10, 2026

Mr. Harold Kieth Alexander Sloan, 55, of Greenville, husband of Vinisha Ann White Sloan for 25 years, transitioned on Saturday, January, 10, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Mary Ann Sloan Dendy.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother: one daughter, Lekesha White of Greenville, SC; three sons, Marquis Alexander Sloan, Tarviza Sloan, and...

Mrs. Ida Mae Harris

Mrs. Ida Mae Harris

Jan 10, 2026

Mrs. Ida Mae Harris 57, of Taylors, wife to Willie Harris, transitioned on Saturday January 10, 2026, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Ida Ruth Franklin Anderson, and the late Harold Anderson, Sr.

Surviving: in addition to her husband and her mother, two daughters, Lakeshia Anderson, of Taylors, SC; Rashunda Anderson, of Greenville, SC; one...

Mr. Michael Tyrone "Hippie T" Latimore

Mr. Michael Tyrone "Hippie T" Latimore

Jan 10, 2026

Mr. Michael Tyrone "Hippie T" Latimore 69, husband to Cynthia Latimore, of the home, transitioned on Saturday January 10, 2026 at Prisma Health. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Richard and Dollie Wilson Latimore.

Surviving: in addition to his wife, one son, Miquel Latimore, of Gastonia, NC; three sisters, Rebecca Jacobs, of Orlando, FL; Kathryn (Ray)...

Mr. Freddie Julius Robertson

Mr. Freddie Julius Robertson

Jan 7, 2026

Freddie Julius Robertson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, family patriarch, and man of faith, peacefully transitioned from this life on January 7, 2026 at the age of 86, surrounded by love.

Born on June 11,1939 in Greenville, SC, Freddie lived a life marked by strength, integrity, and devotion to family. He was a man who understood responsibility, sacrifice, and perseverance, and...

Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr.

Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr.

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr., 56, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Linda McGowens Holloway, and the late Roy Lee Holloway.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Teyonna Grayson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Sergio (Mary Jazzica) Nance, of Greenville, SC;...

Ms. Elma R. McKenzie

Ms. Elma R. McKenzie

Jan 6, 2026

Ms. Elma R. McKenzie, 83, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Peter Smith and Marie Brown. 

Surviving: two daughters, Gretchen Neal, of Greenville, SC; and Karen (Charles) Benson, of Mauldin, SC; one son, Rodney (Carmella) McKenzie, of Travelers Rest, SC; one sister, Wilma Hill,...

Mr. Leroy Herbert

Mr. Leroy Herbert

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Leroy Herbert, 93, of Piedmont, husband of Bettye Everett Herbert for 70 years, transitioned on January 6, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Bessie Lee Herbert.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, Angela (Robert) Gibson of Aiken, SC; two sons, Michael (Yolanda) Herbert, Coleman, TX and Marc (Alissa) Herbert of Greenville, SC; 10...

Mrs. Yvonne Hallums

Mrs. Yvonne Hallums

Jan 5, 2026

Mrs. Yvonne Hallums,75, of Greenville . Devoted wife of Vann (Sonny) Hallums for 57 years. She was born in Philadelphia Pa. to the Late Paul Forrest and Ethel Perry Forrest. She transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home.

Surviving: her husband of 57 years; Vann (Sonny) Hallums, sons; Vann R. Hallums, Jr. and Frederick Oliver. daughter, Monica Hallums; two...

Ms. Annie G. Bell

Ms. Annie G. Bell

Jan 5, 2026

Ms. Annie Bell, 86, of Easley, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fleetwood Post Acute. Born in Pickens, SC; she was the daughter of the late Luke Ponder and Addie Gowens.

Surviving: one daughter, Mary Ann Bell, of Philadelphia, PA; three sons, Geroy (Tracy) Tabron, Jeffrey (Dawn) Rogers, and Ruffus Bell, Jr., all of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,...