Obituaries

Mr. Henry Malloy

Mr. Henry Malloy

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Henry Malloy, 84, of Greer, South Carolina, husband of the late Carolyn Smith Malloy, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Pruitt Hospice, Greer South Carolina. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Samuel and Polly McMillan Malloy.

Surviving: three daughters, Kim (Michael) Lewis of the home, Karen Malloy- Harper of Albany, GA and Jacqueline...

Mr. Johnny Lee Thompson, Sr.

Mr. Johnny Lee Thompson, Sr.

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Johnny Lee Thompson, Sr., of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of the late Doris Lisa Griffin Thompson. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Wallace Sr., and Lillie Ruth Thompson.

Surviving: one daughter, Jeanette Thompson of Greer, SC; Johnny Lee Thompson, Jr., (Abigail Perez) and Lewis (Carrie) Fuller of Weaverville, NC; four sisters, Delores Thompson of...

Mr. Clarence Lee "Sonny" Owens, Sr.

Mr. Clarence Lee "Sonny" Owens, Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. Clarence Lee “Sonny” Owens, Sr., 92, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Anmed Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of his biological Mother the late Mamie Smith and his father Luke Owens.,and raised in the home by Moll Owens.

Surviving: two daughters, Sandra (Curtis) Dirton, of Alpharetta, GA; and Niecy Gambrell,...

Ms. Gloria Ann Abercrombie

Ms. Gloria Ann Abercrombie

Sep 7, 2024

Ms. Gloria Ann Abercrombie, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed way on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Lois Poole Abercrombie.

Surviving: three daughters, Tamika (Barbara ) Andrews of Greenville, SC, Tamara (Surgery) Abercrombie of Abbeville, SC and Victoria Abercrombie of the home; one son,...

Ms. Irene Elizabeth "Liz" Scott

Ms. Irene Elizabeth "Liz" Scott

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth “Liz” Scott, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Nellie Mae Hunter Martin.

Surviving: three daughters, Darlene Lattimore and Stephanie White of Greenville, SC, and Patrice White of Rochester, New York; three step-daughters, Brenda Lee Scott, of...

Ms. Deloris Sherman Calhoun

Ms. Deloris Sherman Calhoun

Sep 3, 2024

Ms. Deloris Sherman Calhoun, 68, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Geneva Johnson Sherman.

Surviving: two daughters, Stephanie Sherman, and Tresca (Eldred) Ramtahal, both of Greenville, SC; one son, Darius (Rachelle) Sherman, of Greenville, SC; one brother, Andrew...

Mr. Leonard O'Dell "Lennie" Grayden, Jr.

Mr. Leonard O'Dell "Lennie" Grayden, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Leonard O’Dell “Lennie” Grayden, Jr. 42, of Central, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson County, South Carolina, he was a son of Rosa Beatrice Shaw Grayden and the late Leonard O’Dell Grayden, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by seven children, Jordan Grayden, Daniel Grayden,...

Mr. Harold E. Babb, Sr.

Mr. Harold E. Babb, Sr.

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Harold Edward Babb Sr., 74, husband of Donna Williams Babb, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Hampton David and Leila Danley Babb.

Surviving: Devah T. Mareen of Hyattsville, MD, Devonda Clark of Greenville, SC and Joy Clark of Huntington Beach, CA; two sons, Harold...

Mr. Andre "Dre" Udonus Nicholson

Mr. Andre "Dre" Udonus Nicholson

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Andre "Dre" Udonus Nicholson, 17, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of Gabriel Nicholson and Adrien Qukita Jones.

Andre is survived by his father, Gabriel (Nisha) Nicholson and mother, Adrien Q. Jones; maternal grandparents, Rose Marie Jackson, and Aaron Jones both of Greenville, SC; paternal grandparents,...

Mr. Shaveze Kirshun "Veze" Hampton-Finley

Mr. Shaveze Kirshun "Veze" Hampton-Finley

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Shaveze Kirshun “Veze” Hampton-Finley, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was a son of LaShone Denise Hampton-Finley and Kirk Lanoy Finley.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Myrakal Rayn Finley and Nayture J. Hanpton-Finley both of Greenville, SC; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Maggie Fisher and Charles and Valerie Barber;...

Ms. Fenicia Michelle Rosario

Ms. Fenicia Michelle Rosario

Aug 31, 2024

Ms. Fenicia Michelle Rosario, 67, of Greenville South Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Carmello and Norma Rosario.

Surviving: one son, Orlando (Christy) Kemp, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Athena Rosario, Yolando Rosario, and Kitri Rosario, all of Chicago, IL; one brother, Dino...

Mrs. Jannie Mae Thomas

Mrs. Jannie Mae Thomas

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Jannie Mae Thomas, 88, of Taylors, South Carolina, wife of the late Lafayette Thomas, Sr., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Paralee Talley Gregory.

Surviving: two daughters, Dianne (Jimmy) Booker and Evelyn (Otis) Drummings; one son, Larry (Delores) Thomas; three sisters, Ruby Miller, Margaret Gregory and Mary Greer; two...

Tony Bernard Brownlee

Tony Bernard Brownlee

Aug 31, 2024

Mr. Tony Bernard Brownlee, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Katrina Middleton Brownlee of 22 years, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Hattie Mae Smith Sullivan and the late Lenberg Sullivan.

Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife; one daughter, Toni A....

Mrs. Minnie Joyce Smith

Mrs. Minnie Joyce Smith

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Minnie Joyce Smith, 67, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday August 31, 2024, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Norman Beaty, and Birdie Mae Green Beaty.

Surviving: her loving husband, Kenneth Smith, of the home, one daughter, Chauncey Beaty, of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Orji (Dejernette) Beaty, of Arlington, VA; five...

Mr. Charlie Turner, Jr.

Mr. Charlie Turner, Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Mr. Charlie Turner,74, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday August 31, 2024 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Charlie Wesley and Allie Lee Maddox Turner. 

Surviving: his wife, Connie Lindsey Turner, of the home, two daughters, Chadlis (Willie) Gambrell, and Marsette Lindsey, both of Greenville, SC; three sons, Joseph (Deanna) Langston, Jeremiah...

Ms. Annie Vernell Johnson

Ms. Annie Vernell Johnson

Aug 30, 2024

Mrs. Annie Vernell Johnson, 72, of Travelers Rest, wife of Morris Johnson, Jr., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Iallus, Sr. and Viola C. Williams.

Surviving: three daughter, Annie Marie Johnson of Piedmont, SC, Pamela (John) Alexander of Spartanburg, SC and Melinda Johnson Butler of the home; two sister, Julia Mae Irby of...

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson

Aug 29, 2024

Mr. Robert Henry Simpson, 76, of Easley, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at McCall Hospice House. Born In Liberty, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Edgar and Sarah Lay Simpson. 

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his sons Robert B. (April) Simpson and Cornelius Simpson. Two Step- Children, Jacklyn (Sean) McCullum and James (Melody) Breazeale....

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin

Aug 28, 2024

Ms. Sallie Jane Griffin, 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Oree Todd Griffin.

Surviving: one daughter, Barbara Jean (Jesse) Hampton, of Greenville, SC; one son, Ray Warren Griffin, of Greenville, SC; five sisters, Shirley Strickland, Bobbie Sue...

Mr. James Edward Stone

Mr. James Edward Stone

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. James Edward Stone, 59, of Easley, South Carolina, husband of Donna Plummer Stone, passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rainey Hospice, Anderson, South Carolina. Born in Bell Glade, Florida, he was a son of Lou Mae Stone and the late Eugene Davis.

Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife; one sister, Mila Ivery of Bellglade, Fl; one brother,...

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson

Aug 26, 2024

Mrs. Meshia Nichole Robinson, 47, of Blythewood, South Carolina, wife of Christopher J. Robinson, Sr., passed away  Monday, August 26, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of Jeffrey Lamont Fuller and the late Debra Jean Edwards Fuller.

Surviving, in addition to her father and husband; three daughters, Cameron...