Obituaries

Mr. Decorey LaCarl Thomason

Mr. Decorey LaCarl Thomason

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Decorey LaCarl Thomason, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Carl Thomason and Janice Thomason. 

Surviving: two sons, Khalil Burnside, and Jaylan Pennie, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Jayda Groves, and Jasmine Thomason, both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Tonio...

Mr. John Henry Woodfolk

Mr. John Henry Woodfolk

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. John Henry Woodfolk, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Margaret Jackson Woodfolk, passed away on Wednesday, October, 2, 2024 at his residence. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of the late Clarence and Theresa Woodfolk.

Surviving in addition his wife; four children; one sister, Rose (Percy) Jones; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Mr. Julius Craig Kinard

Mr. Julius Craig Kinard

Oct 1, 2024

Mr. Julius Craig Kinard, 52, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of Thomas Kinard and the late Loretta Smith Harris.

Surviving: his daughter, Sydney Kinard, Greer, SC; two sisters, Tracy Smith and her husband (Jose) and Wanda Kinard both of Orange County, CA; two brothers, Jermaine Kinard...

Mrs. Juanita Brown Bowens

Mrs. Juanita Brown Bowens

Oct 1, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Brown Bowens, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Brown, Sr., and Emma Lou Sanders Brown.

Surviving: two sisters, Willie L. (Roy W.) Fleming, and Mary Frances Brown, both of Greenville SC; two brothers, Marion W....

Mr. Grady West Gambrell

Mr. Grady West Gambrell

Oct 1, 2024

Mr. Grady West Gambrell, 93, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Barbara Chiles Cambrell, passed on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of the late Dorsey Gambrell and Lina Mae Davis Motan.

Surviving in addition to his wife: Cathy Gambrell (James) Logan of Simpsonville, Brigitte Gambrell Maffett McKinney of Mauldin, SC, Shelia Gambrell Nesbitt...

Ms. Yashica Marie "Shica" Sullivan

Ms. Yashica Marie "Shica" Sullivan

2024

Ms. Yashica Marie “Shica” Sullivan, 44, of Baltimore, Maryland, formerly of Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Cromer, and Gwendolyn Sullivan.

Surviving: In addition to her Mother, one daughter, Yazmine Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Shannon Harris, of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Ralphel (Alicia) Sullivan, and Dwight (Jessica Miller) Harris, all...

Mr. John Willie Miller

Mr. John Willie Miller

Sep 30, 2024

Mr. John Willie Miller, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Annie Ruth Miller, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Born in Belton, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Thomas Floyd Miller and Bessie Mageline Mangum.

Surviving: one daughter, Gwendolyn Miller of Greenville, SC; nephew-son, Ryan Henderson raised in the home; two sisters, Mildred Brooks...

Mr. Lawrence Ware, III

Mr. Lawrence Ware, III

Sep 30, 2024

Mr. Lawrence Ware, III, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Sharon Ray Ware, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Southpoint Healthcare Rehabilitation. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Lawrence Ware, Jr, and Addie Lee Bland Mims.

Surviving: three daughters, Amanda Ray, Miranda Ray (Frederick Howell), and Sharanda Ray all of...

Mr. Harold Scott, Jr.

Mr. Harold Scott, Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Mr. Harold Scott, Jr., 73, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Laura Robinson Scott, passed away on September 30, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Harold Scott, Sr. and Earlene Sayles.

Surviving in addition to his wife; one daughter, Brittney Scott of Simpsonville, SC; two sons, Marquis Scott of Simpsonville, SC...

Ms. Lavonna Tydreka Shyann Tolbert

Ms. Lavonna Tydreka Shyann Tolbert

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Lavonna Tydreka Shyann Tolbert, 18, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Lavon Tolbert, and Fredricka Byrd Blakely Wardlaw.

Surviving: In addition to her parents, three sisters, Keirra Blakely, Takoya Young, both of Greenville, SC; and Tynaja Tolbert, of Greer, SC; one brother, Jyquavious Young,...

Ms. Joyce "Peaches" Hawkins

Ms. Joyce "Peaches" Hawkins

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Joyce “Peaches” Gibson Hawkins, 66, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Simpsonville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Thaddaus Gibson, Sr., and Mae Frances Brown Gibson.

Surviving: two sons, Jamar Gibson, and Cedric (Tasha) Gibson, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Chrystal Gibson, Dawn (Jab) Burns, both of...

Mr. Michael J. Thomas Sr.

Mr. Michael J. Thomas Sr.

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Michael J. Thomas, Sr, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Calvin Rankin and the late Jonnie Mae Layton. 

Surviving: Christopher Thomas and Mathew Thomas of the home and Michael (Monique) Thomas, Jr. of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Laila and...

Mr. Charles Miles

Mr. Charles Miles

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Charles Miles. 71, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Harvey and Irene Harris Miles. 

Surviving: three daughters, Miriam (Ernest) Burgess, of Greenville, SC; Valerie (Melvin) Allen, of Greenville, SC; and Juan (Mark) Rucker, of Lavonia, GA; five sisters, Alberta Taylor, Deborah (Elmer) Burnside, Dorothy (Willie)...

Ms. Francina D. Oliver

Ms. Francina D. Oliver

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Francina D. Oliver, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at St Francis Hospital Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Bradley Oliver.

Surviving: one daughter, Sonya “Ren'e" (Raumell) Vaughn of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Janie A (Waymond) Gist and Virgie Yvonne Ashmore both of Greenville, SC; one grandchild, Sonji Blanton;...

Mr. James Bowen

Mr. James Bowen

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. James Franklin Bowen, 73, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. He was a son of Mary Helen Bowen Hendrix and the late Clyde Smith.

Surviving in addition to his mother; his fiancé, Louise Fruster of the home; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services:  Sunday, October 6, 2024,...

Mr. Kevin Bernard Mayes

Mr. Kevin Bernard Mayes

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Kevin Bernard Mayes, 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James and Fannie Robinson Mayes.

Surviving: one daughter, Shameka Williams of the home; three sons, Kevin Williams (Keshia Robinson), Keoki Griffin and Justin Smith all of Greenville, SC; one sister,...

Mr. James Lemuel Vance, Jr

Mr. James Lemuel Vance, Jr

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. James Lemuel Vance, Jr., of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Jerie Finley Vance, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024 at Atrim Health Medical Center. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late James Cleveland Vance and Anna Mary Vance.in addition to his wife, he leaves many fond memories to cherish to six sons, Jakarta Young...

Mr. William Lewis Chastain

Mr. William Lewis Chastain

Sep 26, 2024

Mr. William Lewis Chastain, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Lucinda Makins Chastain, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Piedmont Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late James William and Ardelphia McGowan Chastain.

Surviving in addition to his wife; one daughter, Tamara (Christopher) Glover of Simpsonville, SC; two grandchildren, Kynedi...

Rev. Calvin Lee Smith

Rev. Calvin Lee Smith

Sep 24, 2024

Rev. Calvin Smith passed away on Tuesday, September 24, at St. Francis Hospital downtown, surrounded by his wife and two sons. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Geneva and Waymon Smith, as well as June and Mae Hellen Griffin. 

He is survived by his wife, Alzine Smith; his two sons, Brandon and Baxter Smith of Atlanta,...

Mr. Clayton Harris

Mr. Clayton Harris

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Clayton Harris, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Nashville, Davidson. He was born in Greenville County. 

Surviving: two sisters, Linda Harris, of Greenville, SC; and Bernice Benson. of Atlanta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Viewing Only: Thursday, October 12, 2024, 2:00pm – 7:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment...