Obituaries
Mahki Daquan Ballard
Jul 20, 2025
                                Mr. Mahki Daquan Ballard, 17, of Lacey, Washington, transitioned on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, he was a son of Taurean Ballard and Fatima Holmes.
Surviving: his parents, Fatima (Calvin) Holmes of Lacey, WA and Taurean (Twana) Ballard of Bufford, GA; two sisters, Zion Holmes of the...
                                
Mr. Robert James Harper
Jul 20, 2025
                                Mr. Robert James Harper, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, he was the son of James Henry (Greta) Harper, and Judith Ann Ross Harper.
Surviving: in addition to his parents, two bonus sisters, Arielle Harper, of Los Angeles, CA; and Alanna Cates, of Belmont, NC; and...
                                
Ms. Barbara Lee Atchison
Jul 19, 2025
                                Mrs. Barbara Lee Atchison, 88, widow of the late Darryl Atchison, transitioned on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Sarah Williams Hearst.
Surviving: one daughter, Wanda Gail Tolbert of Simpsonville, SC; one son, Christopher Atchison of Greenville; two grandchildren, Cameron Atchison and Catherine “Ci Ci” Atchison; and...
                                
Minister Lee V. Anderson
Jul 19, 2025
                                Minister Lee V. Anderson, 81, of, Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Miriam Dunn Anderson, transitioned on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Jamaica New York, he was the son of the late Wilbur Anderson, Sr., and Helen Brockman Anderson.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, two Bonus daughters, Nakisha (Calvin) Harris, of Sandy Springs, GA;...
                                
Mr. Reginald James "Boo Kitty" Abercrombie
Jul 18, 2025
                                Mr. Reginald James “Boo Kitty” Abercrombie, 54, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Janice Abercrombie, transitioned on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late William James and Betty Sue Rosemond Abercrombie.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, seven daughters, Keyana Jackson, Jasmine Sullivan, Reijana Jackson, Ashanti Smith, Morgan Abercrombie, Sabrala...
                                
Baby Girl Armi Psalms Davis
Jul 18, 2025
                                Baby Girl, Armi Psalms Davis, of Greer, South Carolina, transitioned on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. 
Arrangements are incomplete.
                                
Mr. Tony "Strap" Mansell
Jul 18, 2025
                                Mr. Tony ‘Strap” Mansell, 67, of Mauldin, husband of Karen Mansell for 36 years, transitioned on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Mattie Mansell Chandler and his step-father, the late Leroy Chandler.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother: one daughter, Tangela Nicole Mansell of Greenville, SC; one son Tony Mansell,...
                                
Ms. Dorothy Elaine Johnson
Jul 16, 2025
                                Ms. Dorothy Elaine Johnson, 62, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at White Oak at North Grove, Spartanburg SC. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late TC and Dorothy Mae Allman Johnson.
Surviving: one brother, Tommy (Sharon) Johnson, of Greenville, SC; a special niece/caretaker, Robbie Burnside, of Greer SC; and a host of...
                                
Ms. Heather Nicole "Poom Poom" McDaniel
Jul 16, 2025
                                Ms. Heather Nicole “Poom Poom” McDaniel, 34, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of William Stratford Smith, Sr., and Valerie (Bobby Robinson), McDaniel.
Surviving: in addition to her parents, her companion, Nuvise Fisher, of the home, one son, Vision Fisher, of the home, two brothers, Robert...
                                
Ms. Kamitra Joy Garrett
Jul 13, 2025
                                Ms. Kamitra Joy Garrett, 46, of Taylors, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greer, SC. She was the daughter of the late Leroy Montgomery, Sr., and Barbara Gilliam Smith Montgomery.
Surviving: one daughter, Anzane Kearse, of Taylors, SC; three sons, Austin Garrett Montgomery, of Taylors, SC; Jordan Garrett, of Greenville, SC; and Antonio Garrett,...
                                
Ms. Cynthia Rolanda Moses
Jul 13, 2025
                                Ms. Cynthia Rolanda Moses, 61, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Sunday July 13, 2025 at her residence. Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara Goldsmith Drummond.
Surviving: one daughter, Nyasha Moses, of Piedmont, SC; two sons, Samuel Shea Moses, of Mauldin, SC; and Damarcus Moses, of Greenville, SC; one sister, Camille (Erick) Stephens, of...
                                
Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Freeman
Jul 12, 2025
                                Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Freeman, 40, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Ray Mansell and Shirley Freeman.
Surviving: two daughters, Briasia Chisholm and Haven Butler, both of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Latonya Freeman, Nicole Freeman and Lucrecia Marsh, all of Greenville, SC; bonus sisters, Constance Harrison...
                                
Deaconess Betty Jean Meekins Tarrant
Jul 10, 2025
                                Deaconess Betty J. Meekins Tarrant, age 85, of Easley, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Hospital.
Born in Greenville County, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Reverend Andrew J. Meekins and Estella Cobb Meekins. She was the tenth of eleven children and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...
                                
Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
                                Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr., 80, of Piedmont, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete.
                                
Mrs. Georgia Mae Dogan
Jul 10, 2025
                                Mrs. Georgia Mae Dogan, 86, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her residence. Born in Williamston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Loriner Ellis Washington.
Surviving: three daughters, Geneva (Reginald) Richardson, Teresa Chapman, and Betty (Tim) Adams, all of Greenville, SC; two daughter in laws, Sonji Smith Dogan and Crystalyn Dogan, both of Greenville,...
                                
Mr. Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes
Jul 9, 2025
                                Mr. Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes, 24, of Greenville, South Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Antonio Rhodes and Sonia Hicks.
Surviving: in addition to his parents, one son, Darius Antonio Jquan Rhodes, Jr., of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Lakea Rhodes, Brittany Johnson, both of Greenville, SC; and Teaya Adcox, of Easley,...
                                
Mr. Eugene Fant, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
                                Mr. Eugene Fant, Jr., 71, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Compassus McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Eugene Fant, Sr. and Lola Mae Greene Fant.
Surviving: two sisters, Deborah (Jimmy, Jr.) Sercey and Lisa Fant both of Greenville, SC; a devoted companion, Janice Lipscomb; and a host of other relatives...
                                
Miss. Chasity Unique Nelson
Jul 8, 2025
                                Miss. Chasity Unique Nelson, 15, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of Clinton Nelson and Brittney Cruell.
Surviving: in addition to her parents, two sisters, Mekayla Nelson, and London Nelson, both of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Avery Nelson, Fabian Cruell, and...
                                
Pastor Alma Lucille "Lucy" Williams
Jul 8, 2025
                                Pastor Alma Lucille “Lucy” Williams, 86, of Easley, widow of the late Freddie Williams, transitioned on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Pickens County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo F. and Maebell Williams Rhome.
Surviving: two daughters, Reverend Wanda Faye Harris and Valerie Angela Mgbo both of Easley, SC; three sons, Jerry Michael Rhome, Steven (Margo)...
                                
Ms. Marion Austin "Mug" Brazel
Jul 6, 2025
                                Ms. Marion Austin "Mug" Brazel, 75, of Simpsonville, transitioned on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, was the daughter of the late Robert Guyton and Mary Austin.
Surviving: one daughter, Wanda (Anthony)Rhone, of Travelers Rest, SC; one son, James (Toshiko) Brazel III, of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Joan Kennedy, Sharon Logan, Victoria Moss, and Barbara...
                                

