Obituaries

Connie Sayles

Connie Sayles

Nov 20, 2022

Piedmont, SC Ms. Connie Milwee Sayles, 82, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Louis Sr., and Marie Brown Sayles. She is survived by her only son, Peter (Cynthia Ann) Sayles of Greenville, SC; one sister, Plumer Cooley of Greenville, SC; one brother, Louis...

Gwendolyn Lucas

Gwendolyn Lucas

Nov 20, 2022

Greer, SC Ms. Gwendolyn "Gwen" Lucas, 68, of Greer, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Freidman Sr., and Daisy Mims Patton. Surviving: two sons, Andre (Wonder) Smith of Greer, SC, and Jake (Mamie) Patton; one sister, Freda Patton of Houston, TX; one brother, Freidman (Erica) Patton, II of...

William Van Whiteside

William Van Whiteside

Nov 20, 2022

Travelers Rest, SC Mr. William Van "June" Whiteside, 78, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Govan and Lucille Miller Whiteside. Surviving: four daughters, Melody (Troy) Harris of Atlanta, GA, Vanessa Cruell of Travelers Rest, SC, Kimberly Cruell and Carla Anderson both of Greenville, SC; one son, Brandon...

Rennee Shantae Lawson

Rennee Shantae Lawson

Nov 20, 2022

Greenville, SC Ms. Rennee Shantae Yadira Lawson, 31, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her residence. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she was a biological daughter of the late Stephanie Sabb and adopted daughter of Roberta Lawson. Surviving: one son, Arion Pepper of the home; three sisters, Crystal Thompson of Greenville, SC; Tylan Sabb...

Elizbeth Workman

Elizbeth Workman

Nov 18, 2022

Travelers Rest, SC Ms. Elizabeth Anderson Workman, 87, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, passed on Friday, November 18, 2022, at The Legacy at Southpointe. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Carl Sr., and Carrie Lathan Anderson. Surviving: two daughters, Loretta (Ricky) McGowan of Piedmont, SC and Lisa Gilliard of Easley, SC; two sons,...

Fred Douglas Collins

Fred Douglas Collins

Nov 18, 2022

Easley, SC On Friday, November 18, 2022, Fred Douglas Collins, 72,gained his eternal wings in Easley, SC. We mourn his passing yet celebrate the life he lived. He was the last-born son of the late Gonsalvo Cotobus Collins and the late Clara Isabella “Belle” Collins, born on April 7, 1950, in Easley, SC. Fred, affectionally known as “Butch,” grew up...

Alfreda Stokes

Alfreda Stokes

Nov 16, 2022

Piedmont, SC Mrs. Alfreda McGowan Stokes, 71, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at McCall Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Barbara Neil Heyward McGowan. Surviving: four sons, Shun (Lee) Stokes of Powdersville, SC, Thomas (Bridgette) Stokes of Piedmont, SC, Ronald Stokes of Piedmont, SC and Kenta (LeKenya) Stokes of...

William Kenneth Washington

William Kenneth Washington

Nov 16, 2022

Simpsonville, SC Mr. William Kenneth “Kenny/Ken” Washington, Sr., 71, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late William Henry and Marie Fowler Washington. He was married to Mrs. Lois Gilliam Washington for 45 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons,...

Fredericaka Babb

Fredericaka Babb

Nov 15, 2022

Greenville, SC Ms. Fredericaka Delissa Babb, 58, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her residence. She was a daughter of Joe Johnson and the late Johnnie Mae Babb. Surviving: two daughters, Shemeka Babb, and Sheldon Pruitt, both of Greenville, SC; one godson, Michael Wideman; one sister, Pamela (Richard) Hardman of Greenville, SC; one brother, Tremeir...

Mary Grant

Mary Grant

Nov 15, 2022

Simpsonville, SC Ms. Mary Gilliam Grant, 77, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Gardens. Born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Emmanuel and Mary Alice Hayes Gilliam. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving: one daughter, Marjon (Andrew) Ford of Simpsonville,...

Robert  Webster Anderson

Robert Webster Anderson

Nov 15, 2022

Greenville, SC Mr. Robert Webster "Mike" Anderson, III., 78, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert W. Jr. and Helen Latimer Anderson. Surviving: his wife, Nancy Anderson; one daughter, Whitnei (Damian) Pryor of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Robert Anderson and Colin (Allison) both of Greenville, SC;...

Imani - Grace Neubia

Imani - Grace Neubia

Nov 14, 2022

Greenville, SC Lil Ms. Imani-Grace Ja’ne Neubia, newborn baby of Trevon and Brittany Belcher Neubia. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Gabriella Neubia; maternal grandmother, Barbara Lomax; paternal grandmother, Stephanie Neubia; paternal grandparents; Ernest and Alicia Long; paternal great-grandparents, David and Jeanette Webb; aunts, uncles, and many friends of the family. She was preceded by...

Danny Shell

Danny Shell

Nov 14, 2022

Greenville, SC Mr. Danny Richard “Red” Shell, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed Monday, November 14, 2022, at his residence. He was a son of the late Melvin and Louise Abercrombie Shell. Surviving: his companion of eight years, Sandra Ware Smith; a bonus son, Dechunn “Poe” Smith; five sisters, Phyllis (Michael) Choice, Sally Shell, Audrey Shell, Lisa Shell, and Tammy...

Jazy Adams

Jazy Adams

Nov 14, 2022

Simpsonville, SC Mr. Jazy Adams III, 57, transitioned early Monday morning, November 14, 2022, at his residence. He is the son of Rhudine Miller Adams and the late Jazy Adams, Jr. He was a member of Allen Temple AME Church and attended Greenville County Schools. Jazy was a 1984 graduate of J. L. Mann High School and later matriculated to...

Joycelyn Gwinnett Tucker

Joycelyn Gwinnett Tucker

Nov 13, 2022

Greenville, SC Ms. Joycelyn Gwinnett Tucker, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital – Downtown. She was a daughter of the late Bernie Worrell and the late Betty Jean Tucker. Surviving: four daughters, Tynisha Tucker of Plainfield, NJ, Sharele Tucker of Atlanta, GA, Sonyha Tucker and Brieona Tucker, both of Greenville, SC;...

Colton James Seymore

Colton James Seymore

Nov 13, 2022

Taylors, SC Mr. Colton James Seymore, 18, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of Kendal Seymore. He is survived by his mother, Kendal Seymore and bonus mother, Allison Hall; his fur baby, CJ Storm; his grandparents; Mary “Mimi” and James “Poppy” Seymore; bonus grandparents, Mary Alice and Mark Hall;...

Lena Smith

Lena Smith

Nov 12, 2022

Greenville, SC Mrs. Lena Mae Young Smith, 90, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Agape Hospice in Landrum, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late John Young and Gazella Briggs Young. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Smith was married to the late Tolden Lee Smith, Sr. for...

John Davis

John Davis

Nov 11, 2022

Greenville, SC Mr. John Dixie Davis, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his residence. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Leroy and Fannie Davis. He was married to Mrs. Teresa Davies Davis for 59 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his only daughter, Nicola...

Diona Valisa Williams

Diona Valisa Williams

Nov 11, 2022

Wellford, SC Ms. Diona Valisa Williams 49, of Wellford, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of John David Williams, Jr. and Yvette Lee Williams. Surviving in addition to her parents, one daughter, Treazzure Sales, one son, Joe Nathan Sales, Jr., both of...

Nathaniel Peters

Nathaniel Peters

Nov 11, 2022

Greenville, SC Mr. Nathaniel Peters, 98, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, November 11, 2022, The Oaks at Chanticleer. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Moses and Rosa Ancrum Peters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Peters was married to the late Charity Smalls Peters. Surviving: his twin...