Obituaries
Silas Johnson
Jun 18, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Silas Edward Johnson, Jr., 64, of Greenville, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021, at his St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Silas, Sr. and Lillian Lewis Johnson. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jennifer Johnson of the home; two daughters, Akina Thompson and Zayna Thompson of Greenville,...
James Huff
Jun 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James Calvin Huff, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of Warren and Annie Louise Dotson Huff. Surviving: in addition to his parents, his wife, Brenda Huff of the home; one daughter, Cecelia Huff of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, Aariona Huff, Aziz Huff, Carmello Huff and...
Cedric Fuller
Jun 17, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Cedric Orlando “Ced” “King Fuller” Fuller, Sr., 39, of Greenville departed this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was the son of Pastor Linda Fuller Thompkins and David O. Austin. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepmother, Toren Austin of Greenville, SC, and stepfather, Pastor George Thompkins, III of Easley, SC; four...
F. H. Goldsmith
Jun 17, 2021
Mauldin, SC Mauldin, SC Rev. F.H. Goldsmith, 92, of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at McCall Hospice House. He was the son of the late H.T. and Fannie Griffin Goldsmith. Surviving: his wife, LaMuriel Goldsmith of the home; two daughters, Bonita Douglas of Durham, NC and Brenda Shaw of Zebulon, NC; two sons, Robert Goldsmith of...
Christopher Butler
Jun 16, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Christopher “Chris” Schirrod Butler, 46, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was the son of Jerry Wayne Croft and Neacy “Nancy” Butler Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Mary Lou Croft; two daughters, Diashia Butler and Jazmine Butler, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters Londona Ifill, Nicole Sligh...
Otis Smith
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Otis “Polk” Smith, Jr., 67, of Greenville, passed on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Otis, Sr. and Helen McCullough Smith. He is survived by one son, Kelly Galloway of Anderson, SC; three sisters, Teresa Smith, Chandra Smith and Victoria Smith of Greenville, SC; two brothers, James Smith and Donald Smith of Greenville, SC;...
Bruster Shell
Jun 15, 2021
Mr. Bruster William “Bruce” Shell 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed June 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Walter and Ida Mae Harper Shell. Surviving: four daughters, Cassandra Shell of Greer, SC, Angel (Travis) Spurgeon of Greenville, SC, Tisha Marshall of Manhattan, NY, and Shannon Ellis of Bronx, NY; three sons, William Shell of Greenville, SC, Joseph...
Brenden Turmon
Jun 14, 2021
Easley, SC Mr. Brenden Chase Jaesen “Hot Boy D25” Turmon, 19, of Easley, departed this life on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was the son of Jason and Jada Toliver Turmon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Braelyn Toliver and Jakx Turmon, both of the home; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Toliver of Piedmont, SC; paternal grandparents,...
Bobby Burdine
Jun 14, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Bobby Lee Burdine, 64, of Greenville, passed on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Alonzo and Emma Burdine. He is survived by two daughters, Shanita (Antwan) Robinson and Myisha Lyles of Greenville, SC; one son, Bobby Joshua Allen Lyles of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren; and a host of other...
James Smoot
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James Benny “J.B.” Smoot, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence. He was a son of the late J.D. and Odessa Hailstock Smoot. Surviving: one daughter, Andreana Goldsmith of Greenville, SC; one son, Josh Hawthorne of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Marian Briggs, Delphine Dogan and Bridget Thomas, all of Greenville,...
Classie Walker
Jun 13, 2021
Jamaica, NY Mrs. Classie Ree “Tyke” Walker, 77, of Jamaica, Queens, New York went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Classie was born in Greenville, S.C. She was the loving daughter of the late the late Alfred Walker, Sr. and Lauretha (Brown) Walker. She is survived by two brothers, John Wesley (Anita) Walker of Alpharetta,...
Joszef Marko
Jun 13, 2021
Mr. Jozef Marko, 66, of Piedmont, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Prisma Health. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Linda Scott Rush
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Linda Scott Rush, 87, of Greenville, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late T.C. and Carrie Lou Scott. Surviving: one daughter, Linda (Reginald) Jackson; two sons, Thomas (Wanda) Rush, Jr., Kevin Rush, and Craig Rush; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: Thursday, June 17,...
George Harris
Jun 13, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. George Montgomery Harris, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at NHC-Greenville. He was the son of the late Jimmy and Essie Day Harris. Surviving: his wife Zadie Harris of the home; two daughters, Lisa Townsend of Greenville, SC and Cheryl Mitchell of Columbia, MD; two sons, Brian (Veronica) Harris of Inman, SC...
Annie Kelley
Jun 12, 2021
Simpsonville, SC Mrs. Annie Mae Kelley, 82, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed June 12, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Fannie Mae Huff Sherman. Surviving: four daughters, Lydia L. Mack of Mauldin, Vanessa M. Ayers of the home, Cynthia L. Mack of Greenville, SC and Regina Breeze of Atlanta, Ga; one son, Lorenzo...
Tania Deprima
Jun 12, 2021
Anderson, SC Ms. Tania Jadel DePrima, 76, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was the daughter of James Albert Cox and Maria DelCaarmen Callero. She was the last surviving relative of her immediate family. She is survived by her stepfather, Terry Zierke; her god daughter, Nicole Lomax of Piedmont, SC; and a host of other...
Virginia Fuller
Jun 12, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Virginia Fuller, 87, of Greenville peacefully departed this life on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Poinsett Rehabilitation. She is survived by her son, Steven Cobb of Greenville, SC; one brother, Wallace Fuller of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren, Michael Jamison of Detroit, MI and Summer Sizemore of Greenville, SC; and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends....
William Lloyd
Jun 11, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. William Shayron “Shay” Lloyd, Jr., 71, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late William, Sr. and Helen Norris Lloyd. He is survived by two daughters, Tanya (Kevin) Haynes of Greer, SC and Shayla (Rodrick) Sadler of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Zaccheus Lloyd of Simpsonville, SC;...
DeAundre` Hayes
Jun 10, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. DeAundre` Tyquez “Big Boy” Hayes, 17, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of Ryan Hayes and Clineasha Bridjett Bloise. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sisters, DeYana Hayes, Brooklyn Bloise and Brielle Bloise of the home, and Jessica Hayes of Greenville,...
Mario Byers
Jun 10, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Mario Lathan "Junior" Byers, 37, of Greenville, SC, passed on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Prisma Healthcare. He was the son of Mario and Ramona Sullivan Byers. He is survived by his two daughters, Aniah Harris-Byers of Simpsonville, SC and Tylann Omariona Byers of Greenville, SC; one son, Lathan Harris-Byers of Simpsonville, SC; three sisters, Koshina Sullivan...