Obituaries

Melvin Sullivan

Melvin Sullivan

Jan 15, 2024

Greenville, SC Mr. Melvin Sullivan, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Gennie Fuller Sullivan for 48 years, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. He was the son of the late Lucille Evan Gordon. He was raised by the late Hugh Lee and Izola Sullivan. Surviving: in addition to his wife: two daughters, Tica Sullivan...

Raymond Owens

Raymond Owens

Jan 14, 2024

Piedmont, S. C. Mr. Raymond "Big Popa" Owens, 91, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Betha Williams Owens, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late4 Christopher Owens and Lula Mae McJunkins Owens. Surviving: in addition to his wife, four daughters, Patrice Faye (Dennis) Brock of t he home, Pamela Williams...

Nytaysha Jones

Nytaysha Jones

Jan 14, 2024

Greenville, SC Ms. Nytaysha Shaleece Dyqwa’zia Jones, 23, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was a daughter of Sharmane Janiva Porcher and Justin Jones. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepfather, James Chandler of Greenville, SC; one brother, Twa’Dwalon Weatherall and one sister, Kaeleigh Pitts both from Greenville, SC; her godsister,...

Ross  Hopkins

Ross Hopkins

Jan 13, 2024

Piedmont, SC Mr. Ross Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence. Born in Greenville, County, he was a son of the late Ross Garrett Hopkins, and Ruby Babb. Surviving: a daughter Kathy Hopkins, of Greenville, SC; step daughter, Sharon (James) Jones, of Spartanburg SC; one son, Israel (Sakina) Hopkins, of Simpsonville,...

Charles Houston

Charles Houston

Jan 9, 2024

Mauldin, SC Pastor Charles Allen “Pastor Chuck” Houston, 55, of Mauldin, South Carolina husband of Teisha Shelby Houston, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his residence. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was a son of Howeleen Bunton and the late Charles Tee Houston. Surviving: in addition to his wife and mother, one daughter, Tatianna Houston of Greenville, SC;...

Sandra Gamble

Sandra Gamble

Jan 9, 2024

Greenville, SC Mrs. Sandra Kay Gamble, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Maxie Gamble for 40 years, passed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Wade Hampton Ross, Sr., and Margaret McCullough Ross. Surviving: in addition to her husband, one daughter, Courtney Ross of Greenville, SC one bonus daughter Shunnika...

John Rogers

John Rogers

Jan 9, 2024

Clemson, SC Mr. John Wesley “JR” Rogers, 67 of Clemson, South Carolina, husband of Linda Rogers, passed Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Lila Doyle Post Acute. He was a son of the late Amos, Sr. and Lillie Mae Griffin Rogers. Surviving: in addition to his wife, two daughters, Sasha (Josh) Hill of Pickens, SC and Amy Webster of Newport News,...

Ogretta Pitts

Ogretta Pitts

Jan 7, 2024

Greenville, SC Ms. Ogretta Cylinda Pitts, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Henry Wise and Willie Mae Dickson O’Neal. Surviving: one daughter, Torsiul Dickson of Greenville, SC; one son, Kenneth (Aiesha) Pitts of Lancaster, SC; two sisters, Melvena Scott and Mary (Charles) Young, both of...

Johnnie Ramey

Johnnie Ramey

Jan 6, 2024

Greenville, SC Mrs. Johnnie Mae Ramey, 78, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of Willie Joe Ramey for 59 years, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Johnny Lee and Lillie Childs Martin. Surviving: in addition to her husband, four daughters, Judy A. Jimmy) Klugh, and Dena L. Ramey, both of Greenville,...

Betty Chaffold

Betty Chaffold

Jan 6, 2024

Greenville, SC Ms. Betty Jane Irby Chaffold, 94, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Greenville Post Acute. She was a daughter of the late James L. Irby and Ella Mae Burnside. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving: four great nieces, the Honorable Jacqueline Duckett of Simpsonville, SC Julie Irby (Jeff)...

Jimmy Brooks

Jimmy Brooks

Jan 6, 2024

Taylors, SC Mr. Jimmy Brooks, 83, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Rainey Hospice. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina to the late Robert and Carrie Belle Johnson Brooks. Surviving: one son, Rodney “Van” (Gwendalyn) Brooks; bonus children, Tandy “Joe” Russell, and Eric (Trina) Russell all of Greenville SC; Janice (Terrance) Gamble of Inman,...

Ronald McCollum

Ronald McCollum

Jan 6, 2024

Greenville, SC Mr. Ronald Scott McCollum, 56, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Karen Marie Taylor McCollum of 33 years, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St Francis Hospital Eastside. Born in Pickens County to James Ronald McCollum and Phyllis Ann Stansel McCollum Lee. Surviving in addition to his parents and wife, one daughter, Janiya Singleton of the...

Jacquette Carson

Jacquette Carson

Jan 5, 2024

Greenville, SC Mrs. Jacquette Roshell Carson, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday January 5, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, she was a daughter of the late Frances Gary. Surviving: one daughter, Tarasha Carson, one son, Boyette Carson, a sister, Rhonda Russell, all of Greenville SC; three grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...

Beverly Bivens

Beverly Bivens

Jan 3, 2024

Greenville, SC Ms. Beverly Michelle Bivens, 48, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Talley Bivens and the late Ralph Brownlee. Surviving: one daughter, Zaykiyya “Kia” Nash (Jarele Exum) of Ellenwood, GA; two sons, JaQuez Simpkins of the home and William Isaiah Watts of Greenville,...

Denise Hauser

Denise Hauser

Jan 1, 2024

Travelers Rest, SC Evangelist Denise Darcel Hauser, 64, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital, downtown. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of the late Mary Lash Hauser and the late Coye Cethus Lash Hauser, Sr. Surviving: one daughter, Chavonne (Muhammad) Long of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, Coye Lash,...

Clifford  McKinney

Clifford McKinney

Jan 1, 2024

Greenville, SC Deacon Clifford McKinney, 69, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Angerena McGowan McKinney for 47 years, transitioned on Monday, January 1, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown. He was a son of the late Horace and Alice Dogan McKinney. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Apostle Patrick (Karen) Garrett of Greenville, SC and...

Roger Brooks

Roger Brooks

Dec 31, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Roger Brooks, 55, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Arthur James Irby and Linda Brooks (Jesse) Fleming. Surviving: one daughter, Asahia Brooks of Charlotte, NC; step brother, Jay Nesbitt; two sisters, Glenda Tucker and Quinnduohess Brooks both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Antonio Flemings...

Gwendolyn Hawthorne

Gwendolyn Hawthorne

Dec 31, 2023

Greer, SC Ms. Gwendolyn Hawthorne, 75, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at NHC Healthcare. She was a daughter of the late Thomas C. Hawthorne, Sr., and Ethel Wells Hawthorne. Surviving: one sister, Wilhelmenia Williams of Greenville, SC; one brother, Thomas C. (Sharon) Hawthorne, Jr.; a special niece, Anita Talbert of Piedmont, SC; and a host...

James Jones

James Jones

Dec 30, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. James Edward "Coney" Jones, 91, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Sugar Jones. Surviving: one sister, Sybil Pepper of Greenville, SC; and a host of other nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Services: Sunday, January 14, 2024,...

Virginia Holmes

Virginia Holmes

Dec 29, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Virginia L. Basey Holmes, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Thomas C. Holmes, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Francis Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Robert Bob Basey and Emma Trimble Basey. Surviving: one daughter, Cheryl L. Holmes of Greenville, SC; one son, Michael T. Holmes of Greenville, SC;...