Obituaries

Ms. Lula Vilora Blakley

Ms. Lula Vilora Blakley

Feb 11, 2025

Ms. Lula Vilora Blakley, 71, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Anmed Medical Center. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter, of the late Iallus Irby, Sr., and Viola Irby Williams. 

Surviving: two daughters, Theasha (Terrance) Butler, and Tawana Blakley all of Greenville, SC; one sister, Julia Mae Irby, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Iallus...

Mr. Eddie Michael Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Eddie Michael Johnson, Sr.

Feb 10, 2025

Mr. Eddie Michael Johnson, Sr., 70, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Jimmy Nolan Johnson and Carrie Elizabeth Rapley Johnson.

Surviving: a daughter, LaQueen (Clifton) Lewis, of Simpsonville, SC; two sons, Eddie Michael Johnson, of Greenville, SC; and Edricx Johnson, of Simpsonville, SC;...

Mrs. Edith Taylor Chou

Mrs. Edith Taylor Chou

Feb 10, 2025

Edith Taylor Chou, 94, of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 24, 1931, in Spartanburg, SC, she grew up on a farm in Franklin, NC, where she developed the resilience and work ethic that would define her life.



As a young adult, Edith lived at the YWCA, where she...

Ms. Catherine JoAnn "Cat" Robinson Allen

Ms. Catherine JoAnn "Cat" Robinson Allen

Feb 10, 2025

Ms. Catherine JoAnn “Cat” Robinson Allen, 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Simpsonville Post Acute. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Sr., and Gladys Sitton Fleming.

Surviving: two sons, Joseph (Sandra) Robinson of the home and James Allen, Jr. of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Barbara Rosemond of Greenville, SC and...

Mrs. Mary Hazel Trapp Rookard

Mrs. Mary Hazel Trapp Rookard

Feb 8, 2025

Mrs. Mary Hazel Trapp Rookard 94, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday February 8,2025 at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James Calhoun Trapp and Minnie Barksdale Trapp. 

Surviving: three daughters, Freda (Sammy) Harris, Valerie Lynn (James) Chapman, and Rachel Rookard, all of Greenville, SC; three sons, Mark Anthony (Amy) Rookard, of Boiling...

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mary Robinson

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mary Robinson

Feb 8, 2025

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Mary Robinson, 74, of Taylors, South Carolina, wife of William A. Robinson of fifty-three years, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital Eastside. Born in Greer, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Gaynell Elizabeth Ferguson Dawkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Mrs. Angela Milliam

Mrs. Angela Milliam

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Angela “Angel” Milliam of Clarkston, Georgia, passed away on Friday February 7, 2025. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 4, 1960, she was the daughter of Johnnie Mae and the late William Milliam, Jr.

Angela was blessed with two children, Marcus Cherry and Lisa Cherry, of Clarkston, Georgia. She was also a proud grandmother to Marcus Jr., Mariyah, and...

Mr. Edward Vernon Roberts

Mr. Edward Vernon Roberts

Feb 7, 2025

Mr. Edward Vernon Roberts,100, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Waynne Samuel Roberts, transitioned on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at his residence. Born in Tobago, he was a son of the late James and Katy Roberts.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: one daughter, Bianca (Milton) Owens of the home; Shawn (Reaj) Roberts, of Chandler, AZ and Brian Roberts of Greenville,...

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer

Feb 5, 2025

Hendersonville, NC

Mr. Robert Henry Schaefer, 77, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Valley Hill Health and Rehab.  Born in New York, the son of the late Robert and Marie Murray Schaefer.

Surviving: one daughter, Ms. Mary Schaefer of Asheville, North Carolina. one son, Paul ( Lilia) Schaefer  of Greenville, South Carolina; one Sister, Mrs. Deborah (Kenneth)...

Mr. James Edward "Boy" Brownlee

Mr. James Edward "Boy" Brownlee

Feb 5, 2025

Mr. James Edward “Boy” Brownlee, 81, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband of Helen Jackson Brownlee, transitioned on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Patewood Post Acute. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Sarah Frances “Toot” Brownlee Josey.

Surviving, in addition to his wife: two daughters, Deborah Cureton and Carol D. Brownlee; two sons, Pierre (Pamela) Gary and Christopher...

Ms. Angela Renee "Nana Boo" Irby

Ms. Angela Renee "Nana Boo" Irby

Feb 4, 2025

Ms. Angela Renee “ Nana Boo” Irby, 46, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Rhonda Lee Irby Riddle, and the late Ronald Harrison. 

Surviving: in addition to her mother, two sons, Meliek Beeks, and Jacorey Beeks, both of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Shirley...

Mr. Aama Mesi Ari McIntyre

Mr. Aama Mesi Ari McIntyre

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Aama Mesi Ari McIntyre, 22, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, February 3, 2025. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Aaron McIntyre and Franchette Bryant.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: four sisters, Amirah Freeman Mauldin, SC, Myette Freeman of Greenville, SC, Autrianna McIntyre and Uyma Huff both of Greenville, SC; one brother, Aaron McIntyre of Greenville,...

Ms. Ella M. Black

Ms. Ella M. Black

Feb 3, 2025

Ms. Ella M. Black, 80, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, transitioned on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Prisma Healthcare Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Book and Hannah Hortense Durham Black.

In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Black, A. B. Black, and Walter Black, Sr.

Surviving: one...

Mr. Victor Diego Bartolome

Mr. Victor Diego Bartolome

Feb 2, 2025

Mr. Victor Diego Bartolome, 48, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Catarina Bartolome, of Guatemala, transitioned Monday, February 2, 2025. Born in Guatemala he was the son the late Bartolome Diego and Maria Bartolome.

Surviving, In addition to his wife, one son, Bartolome Diego, of Guatemala; one sister, Anna Bartolome, of Guatemala; one brother, Bartolome Diego, of Guatemala; brother-in-law, Gaspar Nicolas...

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson

Feb 2, 2025

Ms. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson 59, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2025, at Rainey Hospice in Anderson SC. Yolanda Toinette Ferguson also known as “Honey” was born on October 22, 1965, to Odell Holliday Sr. and the late Sylvia D. Holliday. Yolanda went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson,...

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Ms. Mary Ellen Edwards

Feb 1, 2025

Ms. Mary Ellen “Milt” Floyd Edwards, 75, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Henry, Jr. and Glenda Carter Floyd.

Surviving: two sisters, Caroline Floyd Kpaduwa of Simpsonville, SC and Elaine (OA) Floyd Awolola of Greenville, SC; five brothers,...

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. Roger Lee Lindsey, 78, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2025, at Reedy River Post Acute. 

Surviving: his friend and caretaker Bobbie Suber, of Greenville, SC; his friend and roommate, Louis Turner, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Lillie R. McGee, of Easley SC; one sister-in-law, Bonnie J. Irvy Frank; three sons, Rodrigues Jackson, Dontá Jackson, and Roger...

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Cameron Maurice "Fat Boy" Robinson, 32, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence. Born in Easley, SC; he was the son of Randy (Michelle) Robinson, of Easley, SC; and Joann (Andrina Hunter "Mom Dukes") Rhodes, of Seneca, SC.

Surviving: In addition to his parents, his companion, James Bright, of the home, two sisters, Joanna...

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller

Jan 29, 2025

Ms. Lillie Kay Fuller, 84, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, County, she was the daughter of A.B. Wells and Ola Adkinson Wells. 

Surviving: two daughters, Mary Gaddis, of Simpsonville, SC; and Virginia Gray, of Greenville, SC; three sons, Elester Fuller, Willie Fuller, and Frankie Fuller, all of Greenville,...

Mr. Willie James Salter

Mr. Willie James Salter

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Willie James Salter, 76, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Nevion and Jessie Lee Latimore Salter.

Surviving: two sisters, Sarah Smith of Greenville, SC and Mary Madelene Rodgers of Gaffney, SC; two brothers, Charles Salter of Greenville, SC and Johnny...