Obituaries
Mr. Freddie Julius Robertson
Jan 7, 2026
Freddie Julius Robertson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, family patriarch, and man of faith, peacefully transitioned from this life on January 7, 2026 at the age of 86, surrounded by love.
Born on June 11,1939 in Greenville, SC, Freddie lived a life marked by strength, integrity, and devotion to family. He was a man who understood responsibility, sacrifice, and perseverance, and...
Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Roy Lee "Pogey" Holloway, Jr., 56, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of Linda McGowens Holloway, and the late Roy Lee Holloway.
Surviving: in addition to his mother, one daughter, Teyonna Grayson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Sergio (Mary Jazzica) Nance, of Greenville, SC;...
Ms. Elma R. McKenzie
Jan 6, 2026
Ms. Elma R. McKenzie, 83, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Greenville Post Acute. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Pete Smith and Marie Brown.
Surviving: two daughters, Gretchen Neal, of Greenville, SC; and Karen (Charles) McKenzie, of Mauldin, SC; one son, Rodney (Carmella) McKenzie, of Travelers Rest, SC; one sister, Wilma Hill,...
Mr. Leroy Herbert
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Leroy Herbert, 93, of Piedmont, husband of Bettye Everett Herbert for 70 years, transitioned on January 6, 2026. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Bessie Lee Herbert.
Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, Angela (Robert) Gibson of Aiken, SC; two sons, Michael (Yolanda) Herbert, Coleman, TX and Marc (Alissa) Herbert of Greenville, SC; 10...
Ms. Yvonne Hallums
Jan 5, 2026
Ms. Yvonne Hallums, 75, of Greenville, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA; she was the daughter of Paul R. Forrest, Sr., and Ethel Perry Forrest.
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Annie G. Bell
Jan 5, 2026
Ms. Annie Bell, 86, of Easley, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fleetwood Post Acute. Born in Pickens, SC; she was the daughter of the late Luke Ponder and Addie Gowens.
Surviving: one daughter, Mary Ann Bell, of Philadelphia, PA; three sons, Geroy (Tracy) Tabron, Jeffrey (Dawn) Rogers, and Ruffus Bell, Jr., all of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,...
Mr. Otha Madison Landrum
Jan 5, 2026
Mr. Otha Madison Landrum, 86, of Chesnee, husband to Dorothy S. Landrum, transitioned on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Otha Daniel Landrum and Sally Waddell.
Surviving: in addition to his wife, one son, Madison Dale Landrum, of Spartanburg, SC; five sisters, Cora Bell Martin, Barbara Landrum, both...
Mr. David Lee Huff
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. David Lee Huff, 65, of Greenville, husband to the late Wanda Valentine Huff, transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC, he was a son of Betty Joe Bailey and the late James Robert Parks.
Surviving: two daughters, Keisha Huff and Latasha Valentine, both of Greenville, SC; one son, David (Shantaneika) Wright, of Fountain...
Reverend Johnny E. Young
Jan 4, 2026
Reverend Johnny Edward Young, 91, of Greenville, husband of Pauline C. Young for 72 years, transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Fred Walker Young. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.
Surviving in addition to his wife: one daughter, LaTanya (Odell) Scott of Fountain Inn, SC;...
Mr. Calvin Velma Simmons
Jan 4, 2026
Mr. Calvin Velma Simmons 68, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday January 4, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late James Edward Simmons, Sr., and Florence Wakefield Simmons.
Surviving: two daughters, Marquita McClellan, of Greenville, SC; and Nytia Simmons, of Easley, SC; one son, Damerial Simmons, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Rev. Erion Rosemond,...
Mr. Clarence "June" Durham
Jan 3, 2026
Mr. Clarence “June” Durham, Jr., 72, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clarence Durham, Sr. and Willie Lee Wallace Durham Simpson.
Surviving: two sisters, Francell (Raymond) Fields of Fayetteville, NC and Robbie Beeks of Greenville, SC; one brother, John Calvin (Sandra) Durham of Mauldin, SC; and...
Ms. Janice "Rooster" Cooley
Jan 3, 2026
Ms. Janice “Rooster” Cooley, 65, of Greenville, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Christine Cureton Cooley.
Surviving: two sons, Patrick Cooley, of Gray Court, SC; and Travis Cooley, of Greenville, SC; three brothers, John Allen Cooley, Dennis Cooley, both of Greenville, SC; and Terry Cureton,...
Mrs. Sara Genise Sullivan
Dec 31, 2025
Mrs. Sara Genise Sullivan, 77, of Greenville, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her residence. Born in Fountain Inn, SC; she was the daughter of the late Henry Sullivan and Daisy Smith.
Surviving: one daughter, Beverly Jefferson, of Greenville, SC; two sons, Davial R. (Elizabeth Michelle) Sullivan, of Fountain Inn, SC; Barry Lamont Sullivan, of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Olivia...
Mr. Parnell Holston
Dec 31, 2025
Mr. Parnell “Junior” Holston, Jr., of Greenville, husband to Petina Rhodes Holston, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Richland Hospital, Columbia SC; Born in Springfield, MA; he was the son of the late Parnell Holston, Sr., and Betty Holston.
Surviving: in addition to his wife: one son, Quell Ivery Rhodes; three sisters, Karen (Layvonne) Holston, of Cleveland, OH; Pam Jordon,...
Overseer Elizabeth Ann Harrison
Dec 31, 2025
Overseer Elizabeth Anne Harrison, 76, of Greenville, wife of Leroy Harrison, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Dr. James Anthony, Sr., and Mary Ellen Hamilton Jones.
Surviving in addition to her husband: four daughters, Barbara Williams (Carlos), Dr. Denise (Calvin) Gaines, Sharon Williams and Kiara...
Mr. Joe Alvin Richey
Dec 31, 2025
Mr. Joe Alvin Richey, 80, of Greenville, the husband to Mary Ann Richey, transitioned on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born In Greenville County, he was the son of the late Joseph Richey and Rosella Crosby.
Surviving: In addition to his wife, two daughters, Hortense Richey and Joe-Anne (Ike) Wilks, all of Greenville, SC; one son, Matthew...
Dr. Inez Davis Thomas
Dec 30, 2025
Celebration of Life Services for Dr. Inez Davis Thomas, of Decatur, GA., will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at New Life Community Church, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur, GA., with her remains placed in repose at 10:00 A.M. Revernd Marlin D. Harris, Pastor, Reverend Norman H. Thomas, Jr., of First Baptist Church Gresham Road, Officiating, Eulogist. Entombment,...
Ms. Mary E. Thompkins
Dec 30, 2025
Ms. Mary E. Thompkins, 70, of Greenville, transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Ware and Lucille Mahoney.
Surviving: three daughters, Shena (Devon) Ware, Michelle (Kenny) Harris, and Cassandra Brown, all of Greenville, SC; two sons, Tyquan Ware and Michael Ware, all of Greenville, SC;...
Mr. George Alvin McElrath
Dec 30, 2025
Mr. George Alvin McElrath, 90, of Taylors, widower of the late Bennie Joe Geer McElrath, transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his residence. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Ulysses Grant and Lucille Walker McElrath. He was the last surviving of his immediate family.
Surviving: one daughter, Dr. Lydia M. Braggs of Greer, SC; three...
Mrs. Lillie R. "Sis" Gaines
Dec 29, 2025
Mrs. Lillie R. "Sis" Gaines, 74, of Greenville, the wife of James Gaines, for 34, years, transitioned on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Lillie Bell Young Maronie.
Surviving: two daughters, Michelle Davis, of Greer, SC; and Latosha Range (Tavares McGhee) of Greenville, SC; three brothers,...
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