Obituaries

Mr. Charles Smith

Mr. Charles Smith

Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Charles Smith, 82, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Sonja Starks Mickler-Smith for 25 years, transitioned on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greer, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Henry Smith and Mae Troy Grayson.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Stacie Griffin (Samuel Abney) of Taylors, SC;...

Mr. Edsel Clay "ED" Webb, Jr.

Mr. Edsel Clay "ED" Webb, Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Edsel Webb, Jr., 74, of Mauldin South Carolina, husband of the late Brenda Webb, transitioned on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his residence. Born In Seneca, SC; he was the son of the late Edsel Clay Webb, Sr., and Eleanor McGee Webb.

Surviving: three daughters, Bridget (William) Burgess, and Tina Webb, both of Greenville, SC; and Regina (Lamont) Williams, of...

Mary Helen Wofford

Mary Helen Wofford

Sep 22, 2025

Ms. Mary Helen Wofford, 76, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Janie Cheeks Wofford. she was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Williams,

Surviving: one son, Fredrick Wofford, of Simpsonville, SC; one brother, Harold “Sonny” (Elaine) Wofford, Jr., of Mauldin SC; two...

Jerome Boston

Jerome Boston

Sep 22, 2025

Mr. Jerome Boston,76, husband of Mary Jenkins Boston for 58 years, transitioned on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his residence. Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Willie James and Lula Mae Shell Boston.

Surviving, in addition to his wife; two daughters, Elizabeth Boston and Shanye’ (Gregory) Hagood, both of Greenville, SC; three sons, Lamont (Tammy) Boston...

Lee Jr Mack

Lee Jr Mack

Sep 22, 2025

Mr. Lee Jr. Mack, 63, of Fountain Inn, transitioned on Monday, September 22, 2025 at West Village Post Acute. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Lee Earl and Albertha Thompson Mack.

Surviving: three sisters, Martha (Jessie) Duckett of Woodruff, SC, Cookey Mack of Fountain Inn, SC and Dora Mack of Simpsonville, SC; two brothers, David...

Reverend Dr. John Henry Corbitt, Jr.

Reverend Dr. John Henry Corbitt, Jr.

Sep 21, 2025

The Reverend Dr. John Henry Corbitt, Jr., was born in a segregated hospital in Salley, Aiken County, South Carolina, on August 24, 1941. He was the second of two sons born to the late John Henry Corbitt, Sr., and Thelma Ellison Corbitt. Rev. Dr. Corbitt, 84, transitioned from labor to reward on September 21, 2025, at his residence. He placed...

Ms. Venina Fashr Haley

Ms. Venina Fashr Haley

Sep 18, 2025

Ms. Venina Fashr Carr Haley, 56, of Greenville, transitioned on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence. Born in Miami, FL., she was the daughter of the late, James Carr and Nancy Lee.

Surviving, a son, Nicolas Carr, of Simpsonville, SC., two sisters, Yysha Leila Carr, and Kauthar C. Andrews, both of Miami, FL., and a host of other relatives and...

Mr. Jerry Lee Bennett

Mr. Jerry Lee Bennett

Sep 18, 2025

Mr. Jerry Lee Bennett, 70 of Greenville, husband of Pearly Martin Bennett, transitioned on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence. He was a son of the late Robert D. and Corrine Pinson Bennett.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son; Jerrick (Shalanda) Cato, of Greenville, SC; two bonus daughters, Sabrina (Tracy) Griffith, and Sylvia Aiken, both...

Mrs. Lynne Hobus

Mrs. Lynne Hobus

Sep 18, 2025

Mrs. Lynne Hobus, 63, of Gaffney, transitioned on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Mary Black Hospital, Spartanburg SC. Born in Panama City, Florida, she was the daughter of Franklin Roosevelt Floyd and Margirette Nyers.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Jakari Dashawn Hagood

Mr. Jakari Dashawn Hagood

Sep 17, 2025

Mr. Jakari Dashawn Hagood, 20, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Patrick Hagood, II, and Bonita Choice.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: six sisters, Micaiah Hagood, Zaniya’h Beck-Hagood, and Ryleigh Beck-Hagood, all of Greenville SC; Denver Hagood, Dakota Hagood, Deliliah Hagood, all of Aurora, CO; three...

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Adams

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Adams

Sep 17, 2025

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Adams, 79, of Greenville, wife of Joseph Adams, Sr. for 17 years, transitioned on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Cherrydale Post Acute. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late EV and Lois Lorrane Tarrence Robinson.

Surviving: two daughters, Debbie (Victor) Sherman and Legra Abney both of Greenville, SC; three sons, Timothy (JoAnne)...

Mr. Willie Odell Washington, Jr.

Mr. Willie Odell Washington, Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Willie Odell Washington, Jr., 68, of Piedmont, transitioned on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of  the late Willie Odell Washington, Sr., and Annie Mae Montez Pollard Washington.

Surviving: two sisters, Lunita Brock, of Piedmont, SC; and Tammy Fowler, of Gray Court, one brother, Charles Edward Washington, of Greenville, SC; and...

Ms. Irene R. Hagood

Ms. Irene R. Hagood

Sep 16, 2025

Ms. Irene R. Hagood, 90, of Easley, transitioned on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late JH and Elizabeth Richey Rhodes.

Surviving, two daughters, Frances Hagood, of Easley, SC; and Nancy Holcombe, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Kent Hagood, of Easley, SC; and Willie Hagood, of Greenville, SC; two sisters,...

Mrs. Sabrina Lashunn Butler Jones

Mrs. Sabrina Lashunn Butler Jones

Sep 16, 2025

Mrs. Sabrina Lashunn Butler Jones, 57, of Piedmont, wife of Thomas Jones, Jr., transitioned on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of Walter Harold and Gertie Elaine Butler.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, two sons, Nicolas Jerel (Alexis) Jones, and Zachary Tyrel Jones, both of Greenville, SC; one sister, Allison Green,...

Mr. Frank McBee, Jr.

Mr. Frank McBee, Jr.

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Frank McBee, Jr., 103, of Piedmont, widower of the late Mettie Kennedy McBee, transitioned on Monday, September 15, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Frank and Lula Goldsmith McBee.

Surviving: four daughters, Minister Barbara Ruth McBee Peters of Brevard, NC, Shelia McBee Norman of Greenville, SC, Ruby K. McBee (Mike) McCall...

Ms. Camelia Workman

Ms. Camelia Workman

Sep 15, 2025

Ms. Camelia Workman, 60, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of Juanita Miles Norton and the late Claudious Eugene Norton.

Surviving, in addition to her mother: two daughters, Sandrina (Demetrius) Norton and LaShun Norton both of Greenville, SC; one son, Antonio Norton of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Aletha...

Mr. Darren Lamonte "Dee" Bennett

Mr. Darren Lamonte "Dee" Bennett

Sep 14, 2025

Mr. Darren Lamonte "Dee"  Bennett, 56, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late James and Shirley Ann Johnson.

Surviving, one daughter, Dezarae Bennett, of Greenville, SC; one son, Donterio Bennett, of Lyman, SC; one sister, Gloria Wideman, of Greenville, SC; two brothers, William Anthony...

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Evans

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Evans

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Evans, 60, of Greer, transitioned on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. 

Arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Charles Tolliver

Mr. Charles Tolliver

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. Charles Tolliver, 82, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Magnolia Manor. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Bub Norman.

Surviving: one grandchild, LaShonda Burts (Brandon Jones) of Greenville, SC; one sister, Mildred Booker, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Robert “RL” Henry of Greenville, SC; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-child; one bonus daughter, Utoya Brown...

Ms. Zadie Mae Williams

Ms. Zadie Mae Williams

Sep 12, 2025

Ms. Zadie Mae Williams, 75, of Greenville, transitioned on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Florence Hunt Dial.

Surviving: two daughters, Anita Michelle Dial (Willie) Parks and Florence D. Williams both of Greenville, SC: one son, Edward Lamar (Marquita) Williams of Greenville; one brother, Joshua...