Obituaries

Rosita Griffin

Rosita Griffin

Jun 16, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Rosita Valdez Griffin, 82, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at her residence. Born in the Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Florencio and Mercedez Valdez. She was married to Charles Louis Griffin, Sr., for 57 years. Surviving; In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Annette...

Shawna Evans

Shawna Evans

Jun 16, 2023

Simpsonville, SC Ms. Shawna Evans, 57, of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of Ada Earley Evans and the late Major James L. Evans. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister, Cheryl Evans of Simpsonville; two brothers, Kevin Evans of Englewood, CO and Kyle...

Isom Dillard

Isom Dillard

Jun 15, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Isom "June Bug" "Cockroach" Dillard, Jr., 68, passed away on Thursday June 15,2023 at his residence. He was the son of the late Isom Dillard, Sr. and Earline Johnson. He was married to the late Edna Dillard. Surviving: five daughters, Gwen (Robert) Major of Greenville, SC, Pakeshia Garnett (Charles) Butler and Shayla Garnett, both of Piedmont, SC,...

Rubye Sherman

Rubye Sherman

Jun 15, 2023

Simpsonville, SC Mrs. Rubye Orr Sherman, 80, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Prisma Health - Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late JC and Luree Blassingame Orr. Surviving: one daughter, Francheska Willis of the home; one son, Esley Sherman of Simpsonville, SC; four siblings, Clifton (Blondell) Blassingame, Silver Springs, MD,...

James Gary

James Gary

Jun 14, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. James William “Brother” “Head” Gary, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Patewood Post Acute. He was the son of the late, J.W. Gambrell and Catherine Gary Oliver. He was married to Ardie Claudine Bell Gary for 63 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Wanda...

Willie Mae Meekins

Willie Mae Meekins

Jun 13, 2023

Pelzer, SC Mrs. Willie Mae Golden Meekins, 101, of Pelzer, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Laurens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Janie Woods Golden. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Meekins was the wife of the late James...

Willie Belle Whittenberg

Willie Belle Whittenberg

Jun 13, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Willie Belle Whittenberg, 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to be with the Lord. She was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Jessie Warren Greene. She was married to the late Rufus Whittenberg. Surviving: two daughters, Sharon (Michael) Robinson of Simpsonville, SC; and Jessica Whitttenberg of Fountain Inn, SC; one son,...

Martha Marie Drummond

Martha Marie Drummond

Jun 12, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Martha Marie "Sit" Sloan Drummond, 91, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her residence. Born in Greenville, County, she was a daughter of the late Felton and Mollie Rosemond Sloan. Left to cherish loving fond memories, her daughters, Ramona Kennedy, Glenda (Ernest, Sr.) Riley, Marvis (Rev. Allen) Williams, all of Greenville,...

Robert  Jackson

Robert Jackson

Jun 11, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Robert Lee Jackson, 25, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Prisma Health. He was a son of Richard Simms and Frances Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Azery Jackson of Greenville, SC; one sister Najee Jackson of Greenville, SC; one brother Nicholas Simms of Greenville,...

Sharma  Wakefield

Sharma Wakefield

Jun 11, 2023

Mauldin, SC Mr. Sharma Wakefield, 43, of Mauldin, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Maxi Devlin, and the late Mary Elizabeth Wakefield. Sharma was a family-oriented person, and his friends and family were never far from his thoughts. He was blessed...

Samuel McManus

Samuel McManus

Jun 11, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Samuel McManus, 32, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence. He was a son of Samuel L. Medley and Corene T. McManus. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: two sons, Isaiah McManus (his mother, Brittany Thomas) of Williamston, SC and Kaine Miller (his mother, Shacora Miller) of...

Barbara Foster

Barbara Foster

Jun 10, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Barbara Jean Foster, 90, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was a daughter to the late James Andrew, Sr. and Odessa Brooks Williams. She was married to the late Charles Edward Foster. Surviving: one daughter, Brenda J. Henderson of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Annette McDonald of Winston-Salem, NC and Karen Denise...

Maria Jerez

Maria Jerez

Jun 10, 2023

Greenville, SC Ms. Maria Jerez, 63, of Greenville, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Patewood Post Acute. Arrangements are incomplete.

Anthony Neeley

Anthony Neeley

Jun 9, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Anthony "Amp" Neeley, 52, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday June 9, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of Ms. Reba Neeley. He was married to Rachel Neeley. In addition to his mother and his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Katherine Neeley of Greenville, SC; one stepdaughter, Olivia...

Barbara Burgess

Barbara Burgess

Jun 9, 2023

Central, S. C. Mrs. Barbara Burgess 74, of Central, South Carolina passed away on Friday June 9, 2023 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Louise Martin Peppers. Surviving: four sons, Bruce (Lillian) Burgess of the home, Wesley (Sabrina) Burgess, Marvin (Tonya) Burgess and Kenny (Amithy) Burgess; five sisters, Robbie (Al) Scott, Donna Moultry,...

Hilda McMahand

Hilda McMahand

Jun 9, 2023

Piedmont, SC Rev. Hilda McMahand, 93, of Piedmont SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was a daughter of the late Noah and Hattie Smith Kellam. She was married to the late Rev. Willie B. McMahand. Surviving: one daughter, Aretha McMahand (Louis) Sayles of Piedmont, SC; five sons, David Lewis (Grace) McMahand of Greenville,...

Wilton Lykes

Wilton Lykes

Jun 9, 2023

Piedmont, S. C. Mr. Wilton Kenneth “Kenny” Lykes, 63, of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Piedmont Post Acute. He was a son of Margaret White Lykes and the late Charles Ward Lykes, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by: two sisters, Margaret Elaine Ferguson and Brenda Lykes, both of Simpsonville, SC;...

Wayne Jones

Wayne Jones

Jun 8, 2023

Greenville, SC Mr. Wayne Cardell "CJ" Jones, Sr., 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at McCall Hospice House. He was a son of the late Arbin and Corrie Miller Jones. Surviving: his life companion, Lydia Gambrell of the home; two daughters, Doris (Ron) Downs and Alisha (Zandrayl) Neal, both of Greenville, SC; three sons,...

Martha Ann Gowens

Martha Ann Gowens

Jun 7, 2023

Greenville, SC Mrs. Martha Ann Gowens, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Prisma Health. She was the daughter of the late Ira Rhone and Lydia Blythe Jones. She was married to Walter Gowens for 45 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Abony (Rodger) Elledge and Ashley Gowens,...

Bernice Williams

Bernice Williams

Jun 7, 2023

Greenville, SC Ms. Bernice Williams, 87, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital - Downtown. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Frank Anthony Sr., and Hudie Mae Hawthorne Williams. Surviving: one daughter, Glenola (Yancy) Hunter of Greenville, SC; one sister, Annie Louise (Stan) Adams of Sacramento,...