Obituaries

Mr. Richard Louis Falciatano

Mr. Richard Louis Falciatano

Dec 23, 2024

Richard L. Falciatano, Sr., 83, of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 in Greenville, SC. He lived in Syracuse, New York for most of his adult life before retiring to the south. He was born in Syracuse New York. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Antoinette (Santangelo) Falciatano, and his brother Joseph

Richard was an avid...

Mr. Bobby Joe "Lil" Joe Choice, Sr.

Mr. Bobby Joe "Lil" Joe Choice, Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Bobby Lil Joe" Choice 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Tandy Choice, and Maggie Williams Choice Baker. 

Surviving: ex-wife, Michelle Yvette Hunt Choice; two daughters, Andre (Elliott) Gambrell, and Taffiney (Mike) Simmons, of Dallas, TX; one son, Bobby Choice, Jr.,...

Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce

Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce

Dec 20, 2024

The family of Ms. Evelyn Walbrook-Arce, 77, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, regrets to announce her passing on Friday, December 20, 2024. She will sorely missed.

Arrangements are incomplete. 

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Richard Howard Helliean, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Ishman Tate and Ernestine Lee Tate Helliean.

Surviving: one son, Jerrell Helliean of the home; three sisters, Dr. Teresa L. (Bishop Bruce, Sr.) Bufford, of Piedmont, South Carolina, Tonda (Davin) Hawkins of...

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Louis Neal, 101, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Pruitt Health-Monks Corner. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Moses and Ora Hill Neal. Surviving: one daughter, Carolyn Williams Perkins, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Jonathan Neal, of St. Stephen, and Benjamin Neal of Greenville, SC; and a host...

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Earline Walker, 59, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter, of the late Horace Thomas and Alleen Irby Albert.

Surviving: one daughter, Tasha Nicole Walker, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Calvin Andrew (Haley) Walker, Jr., and Thomas Paul Walker, both of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Dicks, 69, of Williamston, South Carolina, wife of Earl L. Dicks for thirty-six years, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at Anmed Medical Center. Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Vergie T. Dean.

Surviving in addition to her husband: one son, Michael G. Thomas of Williamston; one sister, Cloretta Thomas of Williamston,...

Ms.Carmen Denise Weekly

Ms.Carmen Denise Weekly

Dec 16, 2024

Ms. Carmen Denise Weekly, 56, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Brenda Joyce Fernandez, and the late Lloyd Jackson. 

Surviving: In addition to her mother, three daughters, Shawnte Vazquez, of Easley, SC; Tiffany Jackson, and Sharae Weekly, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Jeffrey...

Mr. James Anthony Riser

Mr. James Anthony Riser

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. James Anthony Riser, 65, of Greenville South Carolina, husband of Barbara Ann Little Riser, of 43 years, passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Evans and Helen Riser.

Surviving: In addition, his wife, three sons, Lafarius (Kim) Riser, of Clinton, SC; James Anthony...

Mr. Jerome Fuller

Mr. Jerome Fuller

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. Jerome Fuller, 74, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late James Edward and Lillie Ruth Byrd Fuller.

Surviving: his Fiancé Denise Henderson, of the home, one bonus daughter, Vickie Gregory, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Betty Booker, Martha Pyles, and...

Mrs. Alma Lucille Moore

Mrs. Alma Lucille Moore

Dec 15, 2024

Mrs. Alma Lucille Moore, 77, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Truman A. Moore of fifty-sixty years, passed on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jerimah and Maxie Lee Whiteside Williams.

Surviving in addition to her husband: one son, Juan Patrick Moore (Nicki Craine) of Greenville, SC;...

Ms. Anastasia Marie "Anna" Hampton

Ms. Anastasia Marie "Anna" Hampton

Dec 13, 2024

Ms. Anastasia Marie "Anna" Hampton, 36, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of  Phedra Brown, and Larry Lee (Camille) Hampton.

Surviving: In addition to her parents, one daughter, Aaniyah Hampton, of the home. four sisters, Kaitlan Brown, Essence Brown, Samantha (Jermaine) Cureton, and...

Little Miss Malaysia Londyn Grove

Little Miss Malaysia Londyn Grove

Dec 12, 2024

Little Miss Malaysia Londyn Grove, 2, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at her residence. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Michael Grove and Jasmine Robinson, raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, George and Barbara Robinson.

Surviving in addition to her parents and maternal grandparents: sister, Makenzie Kirksey of Greenville,...

Mrs. Ruth Ann Cook

Mrs. Ruth Ann Cook

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Ann Cook, 86, of Pelzer, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence. Born in Williamston, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Mamie Seaborn Reid. 

Surviving: one son, Kenneth R. (Rochelle) Cook, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Willie Mae (Lionel) Crump, of Roswell, GA; Janie Reid, and Bobbie Reid Hampton, both...

Mr. John Brown

Mr. John Brown

Dec 11, 2024

Mr. John Brown, 63, of Pickens, South Carolina, husband of Andrean Cottingham Brown of twenty-years, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House. Born in Highpoint, North Carolina, he was a son of the late George L. Brown and Audrey Fulcher Brown.

Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, Johnnetta Allen of Jersey City, NJ;...

Mr. John Adrian Reese

Mr. John Adrian Reese

Dec 9, 2024

Mr. John Adrian Reese, 25, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of John Wendall Reese and the late Tamiko Latasha Smith Reese, raised in the home of his maternal grandparents, Timothy and Margaret Hill.

Surviving in addition to his father and grandparents: one sister, Jon Kataya Reese...

Ms. Stephanie Brenda Heard

Ms. Stephanie Brenda Heard

Dec 8, 2024

Ms. Stephanie Brenda Heard, 39, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Belinda Heard, and the late Lloyd Jackson.

Surviving: In addition to her mother, eight sisters, Tonia (Maurice) Christopher, of Greer, SC; Gwanda Jackson, of Greenville, SC; Felecia (Reshaun) Robinson, of Piedmont, SC; Crystalyn...

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Valentine

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Valentine

Dec 8, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Valentine, 76, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Mrs. Cleo Sligh Valentine of forty-six years, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his residence. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Ruth Adams Valentine.

Surviving in addition to his wife: two daughters, Kimberly Valentine (Maurice) Austin of Tampa, FL...

Mr. Brian Demetric Byrd

Mr. Brian Demetric Byrd

Dec 8, 2024

Mr. Brian Demetric Byrd, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late James Edward and Virginia Ann Thompson Byrd.

Surviving: two sons, Brian Demetric Byrd II of Fairfax, VA and Darius Williams of San Franciso, CA; niece raised in the home,...

Ms. Sheila Rena Thompson

Ms. Sheila Rena Thompson

Dec 8, 2024

Ms. Shelia Rena Thompson, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born in Easley, SC, she was the daughter of the late, Morris Randolph Hunter, Sr., and Marian Celestine Walker Richardson. 

Surviving: in addition, the father of her children, Michael Thompson, of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Kimberly Thompson, of the home, and Jazlyn Thompson, of Greenville, SC;...