Obituaries
Johnny Ray Abercrombie
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Johnny Ray Abercrombie 70, of Greenville, SC transitioned into eternity on Friday June 7, 2024, at Prisma Health. He was the son of the late Cornell Robert Lee Abercrombie and Dora Mae Fuller – Pratt.
He was a graduate of Fuller Normal School. He worked several years at Dow Brands and then retired from Sunland Distribution. Johnny was an avid...
Allison De'Shonte Young
Jun 7, 2024
Miss Allison De’Shonte Young, 8, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Prisma Healthcare. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Dashon Moore and Talia Young.
Surviving, in addition to her parents: two sisters, Alaiyah Young of the home and Myla Moore of Greer, SC; three brothers, Ayden Tribble of the home, Micah...
Artis "Bay" Anderson, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Artis Anderson, Jr. 53, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Francis Downtown. He was a son of the late Artis Anderson, Sr. and Jessie Pearl Sullivan Anderson.
Surviving: uncle and caregiver, Charles Sanders of the home; great-nephew, Braylon Clayborn of the home; five sisters, Shirley Saxon of Greenville, SC, Bell Anderson, Helen Saxon,...
Michael Lavara "Mike" Robinson
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Michael Lavara “Mike” Robinson, 64, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Velma Williams Robinson of thirty-three years, passed away at his residence. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, he was a son of the late Alphonso Robinson and Edna Rita McKenzie.
Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Kenisha C. Robinson of the home; one son, Michael Ray Robinson...
Jacqueline Elizabeth Tolbert
Jun 6, 2024
Ms. Jacqueline Elizabeth Tolbert, 76, of Henderson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson, North Carolina. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Melvin C. and Eliza Dixon Tolbert.
Surviving: one sister, Cynthia (Landis) Terry of Greenville, SC; one brother Melvin C (Debbie) Tolbert of Durham, NC; and a...
Willie Coleman
Jun 6, 2024
Ms. Willie Coleman, 106, of Easley, South Carolina passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Fleetwood Nursing Home.
Viewing Only: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 11:00am, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary with interment private.
Arieanna Sage "Arie" Ramirez
Jun 4, 2024
Easley, SC Ms. Arieanna Sage "Arie" Ramirez, 28, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Ian Ramirez and Gloria Clay Gambrell.Surviving: In addition to her parents, a son, Micah Jason Ramirez, of the home, brothers, Devontae (Tailor) Howard, of Savannah, GA; Malachi Gambrell, of...
Willie Charles Dillard
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. Willie Charles Dillard, 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late W.A. and Mary Frances Jones Dillard.
Surviving: two sisters, Arlene Frances "Gail" Dillard, of Greenville SC; and Loretta Dillard, of Marrietta, SC; one brother, Thomas Dillard, of Greenville, SC; a...
Carla Denise Townzel
Jun 3, 2024
Ms. Carla Denise (Pearson) Townzel, 59, of Greenville, South Carolina, died on Tuesday, June
3, 2024 at her home. She was born November 13, 1964 in Charleston, Missouri the
daughter of Ernest and Almetta Pearson Sr.
Carla graduated from Davenport Central High School and received her cosmetology
license from La James School of Cosmetology.
Carla enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, cooking, watching...
Rayjean Leslie Carter
Jun 1, 2024
Ms. Rayjean Leslie Carter, 24, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Houston Texas. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Sarina Arnold Carter and the late Anthony Jerome Carter.
Surviving: one daughter, Zi’diasia Carter, of the home, five sisters, Tamika (Jay) Arnold, of Greenville, SC; Sarina (Cedric) Lee, of...
Jalan Perry Dickerson
Jun 1, 2024
Mr. Jalan Perry Dickerson, 30, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Prisma Healthcare Easley Baptist. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Calvin Cheeks and Benita Dickerson Phillips.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, his fiance’, Raeven Fuller of the home; one son, Zaire Early Dickerson of Easley, SC; one sister, Makayla...
Albert "Bo" Thompson
May 31, 2024
Mr. Albert “Bo” Thompson, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Zion and Alberta Beatrice Donaldson Thompson.
Surviving: two sisters, Catherine (John) Jones and Carolyn Thompson both of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Benjamin and Jimmy Thompson both of Greenville, SC; and a...
Keo Paul "Keo" Harper
May 30, 2024
Mr. Keo-Paul “Keo” Harper, age 52, of Simpsonville, South Carolina transitioned on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in Spartanburg County on October 22, 1971, he is the son of James Henri Harper (Greenville) and Judith Ross Harper (Chesapeake, Virginia). He is survived by three siblings, Robert J. Harper (Simpsonville, SC), Arielle (Los Angeles, Cali), & Allana (Charlotte, NC). He has...
James Lewis Downs
May 30, 2024
Mr. James Lewis Downs, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Lewis Martin and Sarah Lee Downs.
Surviving: three daughters, Chasity Downs, of Simpsonville, SC; Na’asia Downs, of Alabama; and Jakayla Downs, of Greenville, SC; raised in the home, five...
Mallory McKinney
May 30, 2024
Mr. Mallory McKinney, 70, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Kings County, Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Howard Louis and Annie Lou Bakely-McKinney.
Eight children survive him: one son, Marcus McKinney, of Lawrenceville, GA; Alisa (Courtney) Scott, of Simpsonville, SC, Ebonie Rucker, of Chicago,...
Timothy Norwood "Tim" Mansell
May 30, 2024
Mr. Timothy Norwood “Tim” Mansell, 56, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prisma Easley Baptist Hospital. Born in Picken County, he was the son of the late Willie Frank Mansell, Jr., and Doris Louise Pickens Whitner.
Surviving: two daughters, Diondra (Anthony) Lee, and Taleia Mansell, both of Pickens, SC; two sons, Je’rell (Candance) Mansell, of Anderson,...
Sherri Rene Scott-Walker
May 30, 2024
Ms. Sherri Rene Scott-Walker, 56, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of Walter and Kathleen Neal Scott.In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Tarketa Scott and Jaylyn Walker, both of Greenville, SC; two sons, Charles Scott, and Trayvian...
Ruby M. Gambrell
May 27, 2024
Ms. Ruby M. Gambrell, 78, pf Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Patewood Post Acute.
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 12:00 noon, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
Pichote Fleur
May 27, 2024
Ms. Pichote Fleur, 72, of Ft. Inn, South Carolina, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete.
Willie James Brown, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Mr. Willie James Brown, 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Francis-Downtown. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Clyde and Parry Lee McGowan Brown. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.
Surviving: three daughters, Phedra Brown of Travelers Rest, SC, Darlene Ragland of Atlanta, GA and Annette Rice,...