Obituaries
Mrs. Carolyn A. Harris
Aug 28, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn A. Harris, 92, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, just one week shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Greenville on September 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lillie Jeter Thompson and John Thompson, Sr.
Carolyn was married for over six decades to her beloved husband, Rev. Richard Harris, Sr., who...
Mr. Charles Edward Young, Sr.
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Charles Edward Young, Sr. 87, of Greenville, husband of the late Mary Frances Bruce Young, transitioned Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Samuel Forest and Mary Jackson Young.
Surviving: four daughters, Mary C. (Reginald, Sr.) Lomax of Simpsonville, SC, Patricia Johnson and Shelia Young both of Greenville, SC and Melissa Young of...
Mrs. Delois S. McArthur
Aug 28, 2025
Mrs. Delois S. Walker McArthur, 72 of Greenville, wife of John McArthur, transitioned on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her residence. Born in Lauren County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Willie Mae Johnson Walker.
Surviving, in addition to her husband: one daughter, Maria McArthur of Estill, SC; three bonus sons, John Michael McArthur, IV, James...
Ms. Sandra Ann Graves
Aug 26, 2025
Ms. Sandra Ann Graves 40, of Taylors South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at The MUSC Medical Center in Charleston South Carolina. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Troy Graves and Linda Sue Jones Durham.
Surviving: three daughters, Alexis Graves of Simpsonville, SC, Sandrea Anderson of Greenville, SC and Myasia Jones of Spartanburg, SC; two...
Ms. ZarQukiezia Tamrie Ann Duckett
Aug 26, 2025
Ms. ZarQukiezia Tamrie Ann Duckett, 23, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Lewis Duckett and Tennille Duckett.
Surviving in addition to her parents, four brothers, Jamel Duckett, Braeland Duckett, Isiah Duckett, and Zion Duckett, all of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services:...
Mrs. Eloise G. Henderson
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Eloise G. Henderson 91, of Easley, transitioned on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Walhalla SC. Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late RD and Marie Jones Greer.
Surviving: one sister, Janora G. McAlister, of Anderson, SC; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Sunday, September 7,...
Mr. Dextrosse Rosemond
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. Dextrosse Rosemond, 49, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Prisma Health. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Charles Lykes and Janice Rosemond.
Surviving: his mother, Janice Rosemond: his father, Charles (Diane) Lykes; two daughters, Dominque Gantt of Greenville, SC and Latia Byrd of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Shameika McGowan, Natasha Lykes, Sheena...
Mrs. Patricia Ann Styles
Aug 26, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Styles, 78, of Simpsonville, widow of the late Stanley Styles, transitioned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Simpsonville Post Acute. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Socrates and Meather Lee Harris Starks.
Surviving: one son, Patrick Styles of the home; one sister, Christine Starks (Weldon, Jr) Cloud, of Hodges, SC; two brothers, Alexander Starks,...
Mr. Robert Rice
Aug 25, 2025
Mr. Robert Rice, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his residence. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Queen Esther Croft Rice.
Surviving: three sisters, Ella Campbell, Janie Rice and Geneva Rice, all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Herbert Rice, of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives...
Mrs. Constance Sue "Connie" Burnside
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Constance Sue “Connie” Burnside, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of, James Burnside, transitioned on Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was a daughter of the late James Daniel and Hattie Sue Bowens Knuckles.
Surviving, in addition to her husband: one son, Colby Anthon Fair, of Washington, DC; one sister, Charlotte Knuckles...
Ms. Shirley Ann Chandler
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Chandler, 78, of Greenville, South Carolina, widow of Ernest Chandler, transitioned on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Mersier and Betty Frazier Prince.
Surviving: one daughter, Tracy Johnson of Greenville, SC; god-daughter, Judy Makins, Greenville, SC; four sons, Ricky (Susan) Prince of Gray Court, SC,...
Ms. Janice Yvonne Vaughn
Aug 22, 2025
Ms. Janice Yvonne Vaughn, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, August 22, 2025, at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Napolean Maddox and Minnie Vaughn.
Surviving: two sons, Raumell (Renee’) Vaughn, and Jameson Vaughn, all of Greenville, SC; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services:...
Mrs. Michele Richards Cureton
Aug 19, 2025
Mrs. Michele Richards Cureton, 65, of Hinesville, Georgia, wife of James Cureton, transitioned on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Newark, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Alberto Lee Richards, and Sara Lou Kirksey.
Surviving: in addition to her husband, one daughter, Quintessa Cureton, of the home, two sons, James D. Cureton, of Greenville, SC; and...
Ms. Johnnie Mae Williams
Aug 19, 2025
Ms. Johnnie Mae Williams, 84, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at NHC Laurens. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Forrest Young and Mary Jackson Young.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Johnnie was preceded in death by two sisters: Frances Hendricks of Fountain Inn, SC, and Arnetta Tate of...
Ms. Annie Bennon Jackson
Aug 18, 2025
Ms. Annie Bennon Jackson, 77, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, August 18, 2025, at her residence. Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Frennie Bruster Bennon.
Surviving: one son, Rodney Bennon, of Piedmont, SC; five sisters, Ida Bennon Valentine, and Barbara Bennon, both of Greenville, SC; Elaine (Ralph) Bennon Sullivan, of Simpsonville,...
Ms. Rosa Mae Bray
Aug 17, 2025
Ms. Rosa Mae Bray, 83, of Liberty, transitioned on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pickens County, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Marie Garrett Jones.
Surviving: one daughters, Christine Baker, of Central, SC; and; three sons, Clayton (Annie) Baker, of Clemons, SC; Robert Patrick Baker, of California; and Dr. Clinton (Beverly) Baker, of...
Ms. Ericka Yolanda Wilson
Aug 17, 2025
Ms. Ericka Yolanda Wilson, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday August 17, 2025. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Walter Burdine and Barbara L. Wilson Williams.
Surviving: in addition to her parents, one son, Zachary (Jasmine) Wilson, of Ft. Moore, Ga; one brother, Drane Williams, of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives...
Mr. Norris Ladson
Aug 15, 2025
Mr. Norris Ladson 69, of Taylors SC transitioned on Saturday August 16, 2025 at Prisma Health. Born in Greenville, County, he was the son of the late Willie and Ella Ladson.
Surviving: two sons, Michael (Iva) Ladson, of Greer, SC; and Darius (Jessica) Ladson, of Taylors, SC; two brothers, John (Markita) Ladson, of Simpsonville, SC; and Charles Ladson, of Greenville, SC;...
Mr. Ernest Dixon, Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Mr. Ernest Dixon Jr. 89, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, husband of the late Eleanor Sue Barnwell Dixon, transitioned on Friday August 15, 2025 at his residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC; he was a son of the late Ernest Sr., and Hattie Amanda Smith Dixon.
Surviving: two daughters, Catina Grady of Mauldin, SC and Ernestine Dixon of the home; two...
Mr. Joseph Andrew "Joe" Tutt
Aug 14, 2025
Joseph A. Tutt was the third of four children born to Mr. Joseph Allen and Mrs. Sarah Allen on August 31, 1965, in Queens General Hospital. He was raised by his parents in Hollis Queens NY.
After graduating from Jamaica high school, he joined the Navy at the age of eighteen and began his journey and his career in Nursing. Once...

