Obituaries

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Delores Marie Thomas, 63, of Elgin, South Carolina, wife of Larry Thomas, transitioned on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Great Lakes, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Rufus A. Fox and Delores Mikell Fox.

Surviving, in addition to her husband: two daughters, Lauren Mena Thomas and Caitlyn Sade Thomas;...

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley

May 28, 2025

Mr. Donald Ray Kelley, 80, of Pelzer, husband of Louvenia Gibson Grayson Kelley for 56 years. Born in Inman, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Ozine and Annie Blanche Mills Kelley.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Robbie (Derrick) Brian of Inman, SC and Benita Kelley of Easley, SC; two sons, Marcus (Christie) Kelley and Keary...

Mr. James Arthur "Art" Robertson

Mr. James Arthur "Art" Robertson

May 28, 2025

Mr. James Arthur “Art” Robertson, 84, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at restoration of Simpsonville, born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late Aaron Robertson, and Erie Griffin.

Surviving: two daughters, Valencia R. (Jerome Chamblee), Gambrell, of Greenville, SC; Charita (Thomas) Dendy, of Simpsonville, SC; three sons, Venson (Telesa) Robertson, of Easley, SC;...

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Cureton

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Cureton

May 27, 2025

LIFE PROFILE OF

MRS. ANN ELIZABETH " BETTY"  BRYANT CURETON

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Bryant Cureton departed this earthly life and went to her heavenly home on May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and most of all a faithful servant of God.

Ann was born on July 26, 1932, in Greenville County,...

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler

May 26, 2025

Mr. Joseph Lamark Butler, 51, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, 26, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late I.D. Burnside and Commalette Victoria Butler.

Surviving: one daughter, Bella Butler, of Walhalla, SC; two sons, Yusef Butler, of Duncan, SC; and Mardricus Neal, of Simpsonville, SC; and a...

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller

May 26, 2025

Mrs. Patricia D. Fuller, 66, of Piedmont South Carolina, wife to Elbert Fuller of the home, transitioned on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Piedmont Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Henry Wilson and Mary Perkins.

Surviving: in addition to her parents and husband, three daughters, Marquarla Wilson, of Greenville, SC; Javonna Kitchens, of New Jersey, and...

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson

May 26, 2025

Mr. Charles Amos Johnson, 73, of Easley, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday May 26, 2025 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Amos Johnson, and Ellen Marie Smith Johnson.

Surviving: one daughter, Tasha (Marcus) Keller, of Easley, SC; two sons, Charles T. Smith, of Anderson, SC; and Demetrius (Renada) Wright, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah "Bay" Davis, Sr.

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah "Bay" Davis, Sr.

May 25, 2025

Mr. Ronald Jeremiah “Bay” Davis Sr. 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday May 25, 2025, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Corrie Bailey, and the late Fred Davis.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two daughters, DeAfrica Wakefield, of Monroe, GA; and Lachandra Williams, of Greenville, SC; four sons, Ronald Long, Jeremie...

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton

May 24, 2025

Mr. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son Donna Faye Johnson and the late Nathan Bennett Johnson.

Surviving: in addition to his mother, two daughters, Nazjela k. Cureton, and Raeyanna Jesson, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Azhaion K. Cureton, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Marquita...

Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt

Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt

May 24, 2025

Mr. Frederick Fitzgerald "Fox" Hunt, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Henry Bates, and Ruby Ann Hunt.

Surviving: two sisters, Rene Hunt, of Greenville, SC; and Giovanna Stewart, of Loganville, GA; one brother, Warren Hunt, of Greenville, SC; three...

Mr. James Albert "Mr. Cool" Ivery

Mr. James Albert "Mr. Cool" Ivery

May 23, 2025

Mr. James Albert “Mr. Cool” Ivery 76, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday May 23, 2025 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Horace Ivery and Myrtle Allen Hill.

Surviving: two sons, James (Sinita) Irby, and Elijah Irby, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Rosa Dirton, of Piedmont, SC; Frances (Larry) Gantt,...

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr.

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr.

May 21, 2025

Mr. George Edward Wright, Jr., 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, widower of the late Gladys Jackson Wright, transitioned on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while in the care of hospice. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late George Edward, Sr. and Etta Cline Wright.

George Edward Wright Jr. is survived by his son, George (Bonita) Wright, III, of...

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister

May 20, 2025

Mr. Everon DeMel Bannister, 67, of Easley, husband of Tandy Purry Bannister for 29 years, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Eugene Bannister and Lula Irby Bannister.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, LaToya Guidry of Las Vegas, NV and Yasmine Bannister of...

Ms. Tamela E. "Brownie" Ellison

Ms. Tamela E. "Brownie" Ellison

May 20, 2025

Ms. Tamela E.” Brownie” Ellison, 51, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was a daughter of George Ellison and Debra Ann Hallums (George) Valentine.

Surviving, in addition to her parents: one sister, Cassandra (Curtis) Woodruff of Easley, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Tuesday,...

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley

May 20, 2025

Mr. Bennie Dell Cooley, 94, of Pelzer, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 att his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Odie and Minnie Cooley.

Mr. Cooley is preceded in death by his wife of over 65 years, Nell, his parents, Odie and Minnie Cooley, and his siblings, Ralph, Sybil, Vera, and Virginia....

Ms. Eliza Priscilla "Pat" McCullough

Ms. Eliza Priscilla "Pat" McCullough

May 19, 2025

Ms. Eliza Priscilla "Pat" McCullough, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late John “Shug” Jackson, and Eliza Lois Seawright Jackson.

Surviving: three daughters, Shelby (Victor) Skinner, of Greenville, SC; Pinkie McCullough, of Clinton, SC; and Jerica Harris, of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Linda Bolden Dillard

Mrs. Linda Bolden Dillard

May 19, 2025

Mrs. Linda Bolden Dillard, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Casper Bolden, Sr., and Beaulah McCullough Bolden.

Surviving: one daughter, Jacquelyn Harris, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Mary B. White, of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of other...

Mr. Clarence Daniel Whitmire

Mr. Clarence Daniel Whitmire

May 19, 2025

Mr. Clarence D. Whitmire, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, May 19, 2025 at McCall’s Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Ulysses and Rosalee Pressley Whitmire.

Surviving: one sister, Emma Sue Fee of Piedmont, SC; one brother, Andrew (Sofia) Whitmire of Kissimmee, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service:...

Mrs. Ollie Mae Jones Talley

Mrs. Ollie Mae Jones Talley

May 19, 2025

Mrs. Ollie Mae Jones Talley, 90, widow of the late James Talley, Jr., transitioned on Monday, May 19, 2025 at her residence. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Elijah N. and Virgie Lee Hagood Jones.

Surviving: one daughter, Brenda (Pastor Hal B) Johnson of Simpsonville, SC; one bonus daughter, Rose Marie Robinson; two sons,...

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Footman

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Footman

May 17, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Footman 85, of Mauldin, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday May 17, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Bud Jones and Dorothy Gaston Peters.

Surviving: two sisters, Joan Peters, of Greenville, SC; and Versina Summers, of Mauldin, SC; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a...