Obituaries
Robert Pennie
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Robert Lee “Rob/Smokey” Pennie, 60, of Greenville, passed on Friday, August 6, 2021, at St. Francis Downtown. He was a son of Florence Pennie Waters and the late Homer Hampton. Surviving: in addition to his mother; his father, Emmanuel “June” Waters; one son, Jaquavious Pennie of Easley, SC; five sisters, Florence Pennie Beeks, of Greenville, SC, Gail...
Roy Young
Aug 6, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Roy Lewis Young, Sr., 65, passed on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Barney and Lillie Mae Watson Young. He is survived by his fiance’ of 45 years, Delois Dillard of the home; two daughters, Renee (Michael) Jefferson of Stockbridge, GA and Timakia Dillard of Greenville, SC; one son,...
Tykeon Gardner
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Tykeon Kasric “Tyke” Gardner, 29, of Greenville, departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was the son of Sonya Gardner and the late Zedric “Z-man” Sullivan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Morgan Thomas and Denver Gardner, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Tristin Gardner of Greenville, SC; one sister,...
Nievia Owolabi
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mrs. Nievia Kwanza Owolabi, 41, of Greenville, passed on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 14, 2021, 11:00 am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
James Jordan Blakely
Aug 5, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. James “Jock” Blakely, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late James, Sr., and Ruth Mae Turner Blakely. He is survived by his six daughters, Darlene (Orelanderg) Sullivan of Columbia, SC, Cavetta (Bobby) McDavid, Yalonda Lashay Shell, Jean Hendrix, and Kimberly...
Alton Calloway
Aug 4, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Alton Clarence Calloway, 52, passed on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was a son of the late Alton Clarence Rhodes and Sue Mae Calloway. Surviving: his wife, Sheila Calloway of the home; one daughter, Porsha (Terence) Sullivan of Anderson, SC; one son, Alton Barrail (Delansia) Calloway of Anderson, SC; two stepsons, Lonnie Smith of Easley, SC and...
Horace Curenton
Aug 4, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Horace “Beechie” Curenton, Sr., 81, of Greenville, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was the son of Cater and Lillie Mae Jones Curenton. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 30 years, Earnestine Williams Curenton. He is survived by five daughters, Tammy (James) Davis...
Raymond Shamar Williams
Aug 3, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Raymond Shamar “Sham” Williams, 45, of Greenville, departed this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was the son of Lee Mark and Velda Hudgens Williams. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters; Lovely Williams and Chosen Williams, both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Joshua and Joseph Williams, both Greenville, SC; two grandchildren,...
Luther Freeman
Aug 3, 2021
Piedmont, SC Mr. Luther R. Freeman, 68, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed August 3, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Luther R. and Victoria Buchner Freeman. Surviving: his wife, Betty Freeman of the home; two daughters, Ruth Freeman and Ketorah Freeman, both of New Jersey; one son, Michael (Jalisa) Freeman of New Jersey; one sister,...
Wofford Strawther
Aug 3, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Wofford Walter “Walt” Strawther, Jr., 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed August 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Wofford Walter, Sr., and Annie Mae Chapman Strawther. Surviving: his wife, Corine Dotson Strawther of the home; three daughters, Sarah Lynn Wilson and Sonja Hooker, both of Greenville, SC and Katreya Strawther of...
Zachary Holman
Aug 3, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Zachary Le’Priest “Nsu Za” Zack Holman, 33, of Greenville, departed this life at his residence, on August 3, 2021. He was the son of Tangenika Sims Smith,Greenville SC and Reginald Joseph Holman, Syracuse, NY. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Ziere La’Priest Holman of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Ariel Glover and Marketa...
Damien Russell
Aug 2, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Damien Harry Russell, 32, of Greenville, passed on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of Michael Jefferson and the late Damita N. Russell. Surviving: in addition to his father; one daughter, Nyla Russell of Liberty, SC; two sons, Daiten Russell of Greer, SC and Tyran Anderson of New Orleans,...
Tommy Jenkins
Aug 2, 2021
Pelzer, SC Mr. Tommy Johnson Jenkins, Sr., 79, of Pelzer, South Carolina, passed August 2, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Pearl Jenkins Workman. Surviving: four daughters, Brenda (George) Brown of Pelzer, SC, Sharon Owens of Piedmont, SC, Cathy Dirton of Liberty, SC and Tracy Jenkins of Pelzer, SC; three sons, Michael (Patricia) Jenkins of...
Deloris McCullough
Aug 1, 2021
Greenville, SC Ms. Deloris McCullough, 66, departed this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Oscar and Helen Williams McCullough. She is survived by two sons, Steven (Stephanie) Robinson and James Robinson, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Mary Lee (Rudolph) Johnson, Carolyn McCullough Downs, and Margaret Jean (Carl) Gamble, all...
Baby Boy Hawthorne
Aug 1, 2021
Greenville, SC Baby Cayson Phillip Hawthorne passed away on Sunday August 1, 2021 at Prisma Health. Surviving: his mother April Hawthorne of the home; and his brother, Caleb Johnson of the home; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Derrick Smith
Jul 31, 2021
Easley, SC Mr. Derrick Lamont “Cousie” Smith, 46, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence. Born in Pickens SC, He was the son of Oneal and Mary Pickens Smith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one aunt, Florann Pickens of Greenville, SC; one uncle, Wade (Jenett) Pickens of Greenville, SC; and a...
Charles Baxter
Jul 30, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Charles J. “Chuck” Baxter, 85, of Greenville, departed this life on Friday, July 30, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was the son of Henry and Mary Sherman Baxter. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Baxter; two daughters, Hurfretta Johnson of Moreno Valley, CA, and Charlesetta (Alonzo) Samuel of Anderson, SC; one son, Dennis H....
Rosie Porter
Jul 30, 2021
Piedmont, SC Mrs. Rosie Mae Porter, 75, of Piedmont, passed on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Minnie Lee Robinson Gary. Surviving: two daughters, Sandra (Thomas) Allen of the Home and Brenda Gash (Conrad) Johnson of Greenville, SC; one son, Sammy B. Gash of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Dorothy...
Baby Boy Na'Mir Rosemond
Jul 30, 2021
Greenville, SC Baby Boy Na’Mir Amarion Rosemond, passed away on Friday July 30, 2021 at Prisma Health. He was the son of Ambryn Byrd and Nazahia Rosemond. Surviving: in addition to his parents; his maternal grandparents, Courtney Martin and Jamie Byrd, both of Greenville, SC; his paternal grandparents, Corey and Darlene Rosemond of Greenville, SC; his maternal great-grandmother, Linda Cummings...
Henry Foster
Jul 29, 2021
Greenville, SC Mr. Henry Earl Foster, 71, departed this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Robert Butler and Lucille Garrett. He is survived by one daughter, Valarie Foster of Greenville, SC; one son, Jerrett Foster (Jessica Barber) of Charlotte, NC; four sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a...
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