Obituaries

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales

Aug 22, 2024

Greenville, SC

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clinkscales, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Willie Calvin Clinkscales, passed on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Zeno and Flora Sullivan Brown Harris.

Surviving, in addition to her husband; two brothers, Wallace (Margaret) Brown of Greenville, SC and Pastor Larry...

Baby Boy De'Marii Lael Ace Corbett

Baby Boy De'Marii Lael Ace Corbett

Aug 21, 2024

Baby Boy De’Marii Lael Ace Corbett, 1 years old, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Francis Eastside Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Davajie Corbett and Tamaya Dennis, of the home. 

Surviving, in addition to his parents:  five sisters, Rylann Dennis and Kayleigh Dennis of the home, Armoni Corbett, Amour Hunter,...

Mrs. Shirley Denise Young

Mrs. Shirley Denise Young

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Denise Woody Young, 58, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, wife of Thomas Lee Young, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Charles and Patricia Thompson Woody.

Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents: one daughter, Jameshia Thomason of Greenville, SC; one son,...

Mrs. Debra Ann "Deb" Sullivan Polk

Mrs. Debra Ann "Deb" Sullivan Polk

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Debra Ann “Deb” Sullivan Polk, 67, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 20204. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Sullivan and Samuel Arnetta Tate. 

Surviving: two sons, Nathaniel Damon (Sara) Polk, of Taylors, SC, and Jacques Jamar “JJ” (Pam Stewart) Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Shirley (Larry) Williams, of Anderson,...

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson

Aug 20, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy G. Johnson, 90, of Mauldin, South Carolina, wife of the late Willie James Johnson, passed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Surviving: one daughter, Debra J. (Samuel) Baker of the home; two brothers, Willie James Gray of Greenville, SC and Talmadge (Leonia) Gray of Mauldin, SC; one grandchild, Demetris Meadows; and a host of...

Reverend Johnny Calvin "Shorty" Luster

Reverend Johnny Calvin "Shorty" Luster

Aug 19, 2024

Reverend Johnny Calvin “Shorty” Luster, 76, of Mauldin, South Carolina, widower of the late Janice Maria Yarbrough Luster, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at his residence.

Surviving: his seven beautiful daughters, Catonya Luster of the home, Natasha Luster Kelly of Woodruff, SC, Toccoa Luster of Fountain, Inn, SC, Portia (Willie) Williams of Greer, SC, Tacheaka Evans of Greenville, SC,...

Colonel Dr. Joseph Monroe

Colonel Dr. Joseph Monroe

Aug 19, 2024

United States Air Force Retired Colonel (Dr.) Joseph Monroe

Dr. Joseph Monroe, a pioneering Computer Scientist and esteemed educator, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on August 19, 2024, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Rowland, North Carolina, Dr. Monroe's remarkable career is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to excellence that inspired countless Department of Defense and...

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio

Aug 17, 2024

Master Joseph Pedro-Ignacio, 4, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Jose Bedro and Catarina Ignacio. 

Surviving: In addition to his parents, two sisters, Eliza Pedro, and Abi Pedro, both of the home. And a host of other relatives and friends. 

Funeral Services: Saturday,...

Mr. James Paul Cooley

Mr. James Paul Cooley

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. James Paul Cooley, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, August 17. 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, he was the son of the late Houston and Ethel Brock Cooley. 

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his niece and caregiver, Cheryl Fleming Williams; and a...

Ms. Bernardine C. "BJ" Smith

Ms. Bernardine C. "BJ" Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Bernardine C. “BJ” Smith, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL; she was the daughter of the late Beuther Smith and Ester Simpson. Grandparents that raised her Carlene and Washington Hagler. 

Surviving: her companion, John Irving, of the home, a goddaughter, Shemeka Johnson, of Greenville, SC;...

Mrs. Kaye Hicks Frazier

Mrs. Kaye Hicks Frazier

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs. Kaye Hicks Frazier, 69, of Easley, South Carolina, wife of Edward Kenneth Frazier of 39 years, passed on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Prisma Health Easley Baptist Hospital. Born in Easley, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Annie Rebecca Ferguson Hicks.

Surviving: three sons, C. Kolin Frazier of the home, Korbin (Shaundrea) Frazier of Anderson, SC...

Ms. Tracy Gatewood

Ms. Tracy Gatewood

Aug 16, 2024

Ms. Tracy Gatewood, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther Lee Bailey.

Surviving: one son, Jaitorrien Tyberius Acker of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Barbara Bailey Simpson, of Mauldin, SC; Dyresse Baily, and Kimalette Bailey, both of Greenville,...

Mr. Jason Noah Heard

Mr. Jason Noah Heard

Aug 15, 2024

Mr. Jason Noah Heard, 33, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Belinda Heard, and the late Lloyd Jackson. 

Surviving: In addition to his mother, ten sisters, Stephanie Heard (Richard Hightower), of Brooklyn New York, Tonia (Maurice) Christopher, Carmen Jackson, Gwanda Jackson,...

Mr. Percy Donnell Hunt

Mr. Percy Donnell Hunt

Aug 14, 2024

Mr. Percy Donnell Hunt, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his residence. Born in Salem, AL, he was the son of the late William Gus and Ruby Wilcox Hunt. 

Surviving, his wife, Lois Jones Hunt, of the home, five daughters, Shakeena Hunt, Ebony Sullivan, both of Greenville, SC; Princess Mitchell, of San Antonio, TX; Makeyia...

Mr. Jamie Mack

Mr. Jamie Mack

Aug 14, 2024

Mr. Jamie Ish’mael Mack, Sr., 49, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Maryland, he was a son of John Ervin and Kathleen Ridgley Mack.

Surviving, in addition to his parents; two daughters, Tierra Mack of Greenville, SC and Haley Mack of Edgewood, Maryland; one son, Jamie Ish’mael Mack, Jr. of Taylors, SC; two sisters,...

Ms. Ruby Alexis "Pretty" Mann

Ms. Ruby Alexis "Pretty" Mann

Aug 14, 2024

Ms. Ruby Alexis “Pretty” Mann, 20, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Greenwood County, she was a daughter of Terrence Craig and Nickey Mann, raised in the home of her grandparents, and guardian, Beverly Craig, and Lucious Hadden.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, her father Terrence Craig, (Bente Turvond); five brothers, Travion Craig...

Ms. Enid Stephanie Davis

Ms. Enid Stephanie Davis

Aug 13, 2024

Ms. Enid Stephanie Davis, 67, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence. Born in Elizabeth, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Robert Nathaniel Davis and Virginia Arlene Kenchen. 

Surviving: four daughters, Utopia Gizowski, of Greenville, SC; Vanessa Rivers, of Maryland, Tiffany Gill, of St. Petersburg, FL; and Courtney Purrington, of Lithia, FL; four...

Mr. Woodrow "Woody" Williams

Mr. Woodrow "Woody" Williams

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Woodrow “Woody” Williams, 86, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Jeannett Jackson Williams, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at his residence. Born in Westminster, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Henry and Lucille Everett Williams.

Surviving, in addition to his wife; one daughter, Stacey Monique Williams of Monroe, NY; three sisters, Ethelene Nickles of Seneca,...

Mr. Sammie Lee Hackett, Jr.

Mr. Sammie Lee Hackett, Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Sammie Lee Hackett, Jr. 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Hospital System. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Sammie Lee and Viola Warren Hackett.

Surviving: one daughter, Shatara Sullivan of Mauldin, SC; two sons, Xavier Hackett of Mauldin, SC and Tremaine Patterson, Inman, SC;...

Ms. Jacqueline B. Hunt

Ms. Jacqueline B. Hunt

Aug 11, 2024

Ms. Jacqueline B. Hunt, 60, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Bolden and Pauline Benson Plant. 

Surviving, two sons, Travis Hunt, of Eastover, SC; and Jeffrey Rogers, of Easley, SC. three sisters, Donna B. Mansell, of Pickens, SC;...