Obituaries

Ms. Charmaine Foster

Ms. Charmaine Foster

Oct 24, 2025

Ms. Charmaine Foster, 58, transitioned on Friday, October 24, 2025, at McCall Hospice House.

 Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Cook, Sr.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Cook, Sr.

Oct 23, 2025

Mr. Robert "BO" Cook, Sr., 91, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James Roscoe Cook, and Helen Regina Nutter.

Surviving: one daughter, Harriett Lewis, of Jacksonville, FL; three sons, Robert (Sharon) Cook, of Augusta, GA; Donald (Cynthia) Cook, of Taylors, SC; and William...

Ms. Magdalena Porter

Ms. Magdalena Porter

Oct 23, 2025

Ms. Magdalena Porter, 61, of Piedmont, transitioned on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Shana Thomas

Mrs. Shana Thomas

Oct 22, 2025

Mrs. Shana Clydette Thomas, 48, of Taylors, wife of Darius Montel Thomas for 11 years, transitioned on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of Patricia Bozeman Clayburn and the late Clyde Alexander.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother: one son, Dakari Thomas of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Felicia...

Ms. Ruby Craig

Ms. Ruby Craig

Oct 21, 2025

Ms. Ruby Craig, 87, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence. Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late James Norwood Pickens and Hulda Ann Robinson Pickens.

Surviving: four daughters, Tracy Craig of Greenville, SC, Jamie Craig of Jacksonville, FL, Barbara Lynn Craig of Greenville, SC and Beverly Ann Craig of Greenville, SC; three sons,...

Mr. Olin Robinson

Mr. Olin Robinson

Oct 19, 2025

Mr. Olin Robinson, 76, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Gary Brown

Mr. Gary Brown

Oct 19, 2025

Mr. Gary Brown, 75, of Greenville, husband of Barbara Jenkins Brown, transitioned on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at McCall Hospice. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the Mary Lou Cox Brown and the late Jackie Brown.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother: two daughters, Tiffany Brown of Greenville, SC and Sonya Taylor of Charlotte, NC; four sisters...

Ms. Dorothy Ann Summers

Ms. Dorothy Ann Summers

Oct 18, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Ann Summers, 81, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche Scott Ruth.

Surviving, three sons, Wendell Watson, of Greenville, SC; Tony Watson, of Buford, GA; and Kelvin Watson, of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Brenda (William) Williams, Andrea Mayes, both...

Mr. Curtis Boston

Mr. Curtis Boston

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Curtis Boston, 83, of Greenville, he husband of Mrs. Mary Boston, transitioned on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Greenville, he was the of son of the late Cliff Woods and Josephine Boston.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: three daughters, Sandra (Jerome) Robinson of Greenville, Janet (Ronald) Robinson of Simpsonville and Tiffany Lowden of Greenville. one...

Mr. Michael Edwards, Sr.

Mr. Michael Edwards, Sr.

Oct 16, 2025

Minister of Music Michael Edwards, affectionately known as “Mr. Maestro,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina, at the age of 68. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Michael’s life was a symphony of faith, family, and music.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Lottie Ann Edwards; his children, Kanada Cymone Edwards and Michael Jason Edwards,...

Mr. Charles Edward "Bo" Dixon

Mr. Charles Edward "Bo" Dixon

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Charles Edward "BO"  Dixon, 73, of Greenville, husband of Myrtle Jean Dixon, transitioned on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Clyde Dixon and Beatrice Ware.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, two sons, Charles J. Dixon, and Derrick A. Dixon, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Lisa Dixon,...

Mr. Anthony John (Tony) Hughey

Mr. Anthony John (Tony) Hughey

Oct 14, 2025

Mr. Anthony John (Tony) Hughey, born February 11, 1964, passed away October 14, 2025. Tony was the son of the late William Hughey and Judith Rhoden. 

Surviving are two brothers and one sister, William “Buzz” Hughey II, Ernest Pyles, Jr., and Wanda Taylor; three nieces and one nephew, Cari Ray, Tonya Adair, Ashlee Hughey, and Andrew Hughey; and several great nieces...

Ms. Shirley Williams

Ms. Shirley Williams

Oct 13, 2025

Ms. Shirley Williams, 36, of Greenville transitioned Monday, October 13, 2025, at Prisma Health.

Ulysses Simpson Grant Sweeney, III

Ulysses Simpson Grant Sweeney, III

Oct 13, 2025

Ulysses Sweeney III Obituary

Brother Ulysses Simpson Grant Sweeney III was 86 and departed this life on Monday, October 13, in Florence, SC. 

He was the husband of Laura Sweeney, the father of Ulysses Simpson Grant Sweeney IV, Lauranette D. Sweeney Ford, Clarence Reginald Sweeney, Craig A. Sweeney, and Julius Smith. 

You may visit the family at 3413 Sweeney Ct., Mullins, SC.Public viewing...

Ms. Lula Mae McGowans

Ms. Lula Mae McGowans

Oct 13, 2025

Ms. Lula Mae McGowans, 68, wife of Tony Harris, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Roberta Miles McGowans.

Surviving: two daughters, Wendy McNatt, of Pendleton, SC; and Watasha McGowans, of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Richard Earl McGowans, and Eula C. McGowans, both of...

Mr. Tyrell Thomas Dodd

Mr. Tyrell Thomas Dodd

Oct 12, 2025

Mr. Tyrell Thomas Dodd, 22, of Greer, transitioned on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Jessie Hunter and Allison Dodd. 

Tyrell attended Greer High School. He was employed in manufacturing and auto detailing. He was baptized at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lyman, South Carolina.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Allison Dodd (Henry Houser)...

Mr. James Reginald Mills, Sr.

Mr. James Reginald Mills, Sr.

Oct 12, 2025

Mr. James Reginald Mills, Sr., 53, of Greenville, transitioned, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Bronx, NY; he was the son of Bettie L. Mills and the late James Milton Bennett.

Surviving: one daughter, Mykayla Johnson, of Florence, SC; one son, James Reginald Mills, Jr., of Greenville, SC; one brother Jerel (Chelle) Mills, of...

Ms. Katrina Denise "Bit Bit" Young

Ms. Katrina Denise "Bit Bit" Young

Oct 12, 2025

Ms. Katrina Denise “Bit-Bit” Young, 52, of Taylors, transitioned on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Laymond and Jacquelyn Beasley Smith.

Surviving: three sisters, Twana Young, Angela Kelley both of Lyman, SC and Pamela Young of Easley, SC; two brothers, Laymond Kelley of Greer, SC and Tyrone...

Mrs. Carol Johnson

Mrs. Carol Johnson

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Carol Johnson, 87, of Greer, widow of Eugene Johnson, transitioned on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence, born in Alexandria, VA; she was the daughter of the late Frances Edwards and Carl Whetstone.

Surviving: one daughter, Melanie (Ted) Spivey, of Greer, SC; two sons, Greg (Donna) Sharp, of Bakersfield, CA; and Dale (Tami) Sharp, of Payne springs, TX; and...

Mrs. Inez Calhoun

Mrs. Inez Calhoun

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Inez Calhoun, 92, of Bridgeport, formerly of Greenville, SC; transitioned on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Windsor House Hospice. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late William Geter and Ellease Dennis Geter.

Surviving: one daughter, Kelley Geter, of Greenville, SC; one son, Shannon Calhoun, of Bridgeport, CT; eleven grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and...