Obituaries

Jacqueline Elizabeth Tolbert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

Dexter Lee Roberson

Dexter Lee Roberson

May 25, 2024

Mr. Dexter Lee Roberson, 69, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Lisa Sullivan Roberson for twenty years.  Born in Halifax, Virginia, he was a son of the late Ernest Roberson and Mary Edmonds Tucker.

 

In addition to his wife, surviving:  four daughters, Jamaika Roberson of Halifax, VA, Tiara Durham of Greenville, SC, Christian Kirksey and Alexis Sullivan both of Greenville, SC;...

Robert Bennett

Robert Bennett

May 24, 2024

Mr. Robert Bennett, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at South Lake Hospital, Florida.Private Burial.

Marcus Tawan Valentine

Marcus Tawan Valentine

May 24, 2024

Mr. Marcus Tawan Valentine, 47, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Toshia Kennedy Valentine, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Prisma Healthcare-Richland, Columbia, South Carolina. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of Carl Valentine and Gwendolyn McCray Valentine.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, surviving:  one daughter, Amariyah Valentine; one son, Damarcus Valentine both of...

Herbert Hampton, Jr.

Herbert Hampton, Jr.

May 24, 2024

Mr. Herbert Hampton, Jr., 72, of Piedmont, South Carolina, husband of Thomasena Lawrence Hampton, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at St Francis Downtown.  Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Herbert Sr., and Lottie Bell Hampton.

In addition to his wife, surviving, two daughters, Tamra Hampton (Alison Ricks) of Greenville, SC and Kimberly (John)...