2021 Obituaries

Lee Ann Duckett of 201-A E Lee Rd. Taylors, SC passed away Monday December 13, 2021 at Prism GHS.  Surviving are three daughters Beverly Johnson of Simpsonville, SC, Annette Jackson of Taylors, SC, and Briggette Moorer of Greer, SC; one son John Robert  (Jennette)Jackson: one sister Brenda Thompson of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild    In lieu of flowers send donations to Alzheimer's Association  123 W. Antrim Drive Greenville, SC 29607    Services are complete 

L.C. Coleman of 203 Ray St. Greenville, SC died December 13 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown Greenville.   Surviving are his wife Avis Coleman of the home; five sisters Bobbie Henry, Brenda Copeland and Kim Miller all of Greenville, SC, Linda Wright of Piedmont, SC and Teresa Duck of Mauldin, SC    Viewing: Monday, December 20, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

David W. Ross of 524 4TH Street Greenville, SC died December 12, 2021 at his residence.  Surviving are his wife Deborah Ross of Greenville, SC; Loretta (Cleve) Grissett of Berea, SC, Tina Gray of Greer, SC, Jenice Mingo, Laura Goldsmith and Heidi Goldsmith all of Greenville, SC    Visitation: Friday, December 17, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC  Graveside Service, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2:00pm at Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC.

Vickie L. Lattimore of 203 Mack St. Greenville, SC died Tuesday December 7, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital -Downtown  Surviving are her mother Frances Lattimore of Greenville, SC; one daughter Michelle (Jimmy)Duck of Travelers Rest, SC; two sons Michael (Tua Wond) Lattimore of Fountain Inn, SC and Marcus Lattimore of New York; three sisters Gladys Watkins of Maryland, Martha Harris and Mary Lattimore both of Greenville, SC; three brothers Sammy (Freda) Harris, J.C. and George Lattimore all of Greenville, SC; nine grandchildren    Visitation: Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601    Funeral: Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel.     Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1655 Piedmont Hwy.,  Piedmont, SC 29673

Benjamin Franklin Evans, III of 16 S. Menninger St. Greenville, SC died December 5, 2021 at Greenville post Acute Care Greenville, SC  Surviving are three daughters Temeka E.(Fabian) Mayer, Valeka Evans and Quiana Evans all of Greenville,SC; three sisters Elaine Hilliard of Durham, NC, Brenda (Carl)Johnson of Atlanta, Ga and Sharon (Zedeck) Alade of Houston, Tx.; three brothers Jerome C. Evans, John F. Evans and Paul L. Evans all of Greenville, SC; a loving companion and caregiver Bessie Davis of the home; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.    Visitation: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC     Graveside service Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:00 Noon in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens 1655 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673

Pauline A. Arnold of 303 Lincoln Dr. Taylors, SC died Friday November 19, 2021 at her residence  Surviving are three daughters Gloria Jones and Evelyn Lynn Arnold (Christopher) Morris both of the home and Gail Murry of Woodruff, SC; one son Alton N. (Cassandra)Arnold of Powdersville, SC; two sisters Lerethra( Vernon )Wyatt of McLeansville, NC and Martha Edwards of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers, Samuel(Terri) Hairston Jr. of Marana, AZ and Thomas(Frankie)Anderson of Greer, SC; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.    Visitation: Saturday November 27, 2021 from 1:00pm -5:00pm at the Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651    Funeral Sunday November 28 2021 at 2:00 pm at Mayfield Chapel Baptist Church 1065 Rogers Bridge Rd., Duncan, SC 29334 with burial in the church cemetery.    Family will be receiving friends at 1 Brannons View Dr., Taylors, SC 

Irene O'Dell Jones of 109 Kennedy Dr. Greenville, SC died Friday November 5, 2021 at Prisma (GHS).

Visitation: Friday, November 12, 2021 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Funeral: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 31 Allendale Lane, Greenville, SC 29607

Private Interment

Demarcus A. Martin of 15 Loop St. Greenville, SC died Friday November 5, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his parents Debra Martin of Greer, SC and his father Johnny Gregory of Greenville ,SC; two sisters Vickie Gregory and Mohagony Hill both of Greenville, SC; four brothers Fredrick Johnson, Jonathan Martin and Travis Thorton all of Greer, SC, Jeffrey (Barbara) of Spartanburg, SC.

The family is at the home of his mother Debra Martin 110 Hammond Ave. Greer, SC

Walk-through Saturday, November 13, 2021from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Funeral: Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 2:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651

Virginia Ann York of 207 Woodhaven Dr. Greer, SC of died Sunday at Spartanburg Medical Center

Surviving are a son Shavis Foster of the home; three sisters Ula Mae York of Greer,SC, Lovenia York of the home and Sarah Ann Riley of  Greenville,SC; one brother Alvin Walter York of Lyman, SC

Services were held privately. 

Panagiotos Marneris Mallas "Pete" aka “Jersey“ of Easley, SC died Friday October 22, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his mother Cynthia F. Vanderbeek of Greenville, SC; his loving companion Julie Duncan of the home; two sisters; his twin Melisa Sialmas and Anna Karambasis both of Greenville; one brother T.J. Fernandes of Greenville, SC; nieces, nephews, great niece and great nephew.

Visitation: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 3:00pm at Upstate Greenville Chapel, 506 Arlington Avenue Greenville, SC 29601

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St. Greer, SC 29651

 John Wesley "J.W" Sloan of 1850 Crestview Lane Easley, SC died Friday October 15, 2021.

Surviving are two daughters Beverly Sloan of Liberty, SC and Valerie Sloan of Easley, SC; four sons Timothy Sloan of NC, Cecil and Cedric Williams of Greenville, SC and Curt Blake; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren

Viewing: Sunday, October24, 2021 from 3:00 until 7:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Funeral: Monday, October 25, 2021at 2:00 P.M. at New Foundation Missionary Baptist Church, 556 Lenhardt Rd., Easley, SC  29640

Burial: Church Cemetery

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Patricia Ann Wood of 118 McCullough Rd. Piedmont, SC died Sunday October 10, 2021 at Prisma GHS.

Surviving are a daughter Tadashaia (Darius) Wood Brown; two sons James wood and Travis Wood - Moore of the home; four sisters,  Ruth Wood, Natalie Wood, LaTonya Wood and Cynthia Glenn; three brothers Javan Wood, Jr., Tony Wood and Dewayne Wood and grandchildren

A Celebration of Life Memorial on Sunday October 24, 2021 at 2:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Marvin Carnell Dirton, Jr. of 805 Brooks Road Mauldin, SC died Friday, October 8, 2021 at Prisma GMH. 

Surviving are his mother Annie Jones Dirton of Greenville,SC; one sister Wanda Spralling of Atlanta, Ga; one brother Michael Dirton of Simpsonville, SC; a step-brother Edwin J, McKinney and step-mother Rosa Dirton of Piedmont

Visitation: Friday October 22, 2021 1:00-5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Funeral: Saturday October 23, 2021 at 2:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel 

Marvin Foster of 48 Milford Church Road, Taylor's, SC died Friday October8, 2021 at McCall"s Hospice House Simpsonville, SC

Surviving are his mother Mary Bostic Foster of Taylors, SC; one sister, Mary Lavern Foster O'Neal of Atlanta, Ga; two brothers Jerome Foster and Dale Foster both of Taylors, SC

Visitation: Friday, October15, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer, SC

Funeral: Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Jubilee Baptist Church 525 Old Rutherford RD, Taylors, SC 29687

Kee' Aira Shelease Pitts of 17 Hillside Lane Greenville, SC died Sunday October 3,2021 at her residence.

Surviving are her mother Stephanie Cason of the home; her father Travis Pitts of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Jaeviana Evans and Kaeliegh Pitts of  Greenville, SC; two sons Jaedan Johnson and Kaedence Pitts of Greenville, SC; two brothers Trayvun (Brittnay)Pitts and Nyeem Pitts of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Dymend Burton and Che' Mari Pitts; a nephew Kingston Pitts all of Greenville, SC; Paternal grandmother Shirby Pitts and paternal grandfather Frank Pitts both of Greenville, SC

Graveside Service: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673  

Stephanie Marcella Westmoreland of 210 Connecticut Ave Greer, SC died Friday October 1, 2021 at her residence.

Surviving are her husband James Fleming of the home; two daughters Kia Westmoreland and Kiesha Westmoreland both of Salisbury, NC; one son Rodriquez Westmoreland of Charlotte, NC; two stepsons Danta and Tyric Fleming; three brothers Johnny Lindsey of High Point, NC, Leroy Lindsey of  of Atlanta, Ga. and Warren Lindsey of Greenville, SC; two sisters-in-law Ladon Pyles of Spartanburg, SC and Litese Jackson of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren

Visitation: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC

Funeral: Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Service Greer Chapel

Matthew Harper of 19 4th St. Judson, Greenville, SC died Monday September 27, 2021 at his residence

Surviving are two daughters Maggie(Gerald) Blakley and Minister Helen Martin both of Greenville, SC ;three sons Ray M.(Patricia) Harper, Robert Harper and Wyatt E. Harper all of Greenville, SC; three sisters and three brothers; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren

Visitation: Saturday, October2, 2021 from 1:00pm -6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral: Sunday, October 3, 2021at 3:30 pm at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 218 Tremont Ave. Greenville, SC 29605

Burial: Monday, October4, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673

Denna Mobley of 413 Harvey Road Greer, SC died Monday September 20,2021 at her residence.

Surviving are a daughter Bridgette Mobley of Columbus, Ga.; two sons Laquan Mobley of Columbus, Ga and Kallen Mobley of Atlanta, Ga; two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren

Services are private

Walter Taylor of 58 E. 8th St. Greenville, SC died Thursday September 9.2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.  

Surviving are his wife Hattie Burnside Taylor of the home; one daughter Willie Mae Burnside Poole of Greenville, SC; sons Haratio Burnside, Bobby Burnside, James Burnside, Thomas Burnside and Elmer Burnside all of Greenville, SC

Viewing: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Tarra Denise Miller of 211 Austin St. Greer, SC died Monday August 30, 2021 at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are her husband Anthony Tyrone Miller of Greer, SC; two daughters, Ola Higgins and Yentl Higgins both of Greer, SC; two sons Janay (Feliz) Higgins of Fayetteville, NC; Antonio (Christina) Miller of Summerville, SC; two sisters Alonda Higgins and Sharon Higgins of Greer, SC; three brothers, Michael Higgins of Inman, SC, Leemonthe (Pam) Higgins of Reidville, SC and Emmanuel Higgins of Greer, SC; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.   

Visitation: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC

Graveside Service Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St. Greer, SC

Sanchez Tyquan Alexander of 6 Ruby St. Greenville, SC died Monday August 30,2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather Barbara and Patrick Sneed of the home; father Johnny Lee Smith of Fountain Inn, SC and Anthony McNeil of Greenville, SC; maternal grandfather Henry Miller of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Abigail Hammonds of Greer, SC and Jamiera Alexander of Greenville, SC; one son Jamari Alexander of Greenville, SC; five sisters Tyrhonda Alexander, Zukeisha Walker, Veronica Parks, Mandy Parks and Brandy Parks all of Greenville, SC; one God-sister Lanequa Williams; three brothers James"JJ" Christopher of NC, Ellis D. "Rontae" Powe and Patrick Natron Sneed both of Greenville, best friend Zachary Williams of Greenville, SC

Visitation: Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 1:00 -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC

Graveside Service: Friday, September 10, 2021 at  4:00 PM in the Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St. Greer, Sc

Carrie Lee Cox of 109 Kennedy Rd. Taylors, SC died Wednesday August 25,2021 at Prisma (GMH).

Surviving are two sons James D. (Linda) Wofford of Greenville, SC and Anthony (Trina) Cox of the home; four sisters Olivia (Arthur) Harris of Taylors, SC, Telola Wofford of Greenville, SC, Brenda j. Wofford and Loretta R. Wofford both of Greer, SC two brothers Vannor (Pat) Wofford and George (Regina) Wofford both of Greenville, SC; two grandchildren

Visitation: Saturday, August 28, 2021 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd,. Greer, SC 

Funeral: Sunday, August 29, 2021at 1:00 PM In the Upstate Greer Chapel 

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC 

John Earl Sherman of 314 Orders St. Greenville, SC died Thursday August 19, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife Joann Sherman of the home; four daughters Sherry Lee of Taylors, SC, Mary Lee of Greenville, SC, Chastity (Kim) Adams of Mauldin, SC and Melody (Michael) Sherman of Phil. Pa.; five sons, Johnny Sherman of Greenville, SC, Wayne (Nicko) Wescott of Maryland, Maurice (Lyconia) Sherman of Lawton, Oklahoma, Rickey Wescott, Vince (Tammy)Sherman both of Phil. Pa; two sisters, Shaba and Renee King both of Liberty, SC ;three brothers, Larry (Desiree) King Ahmed King both of Liberty, SC and Ennis King, Jr. Of Phil. Pa; 23 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, August 27, 2021 from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Funeral: Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 3:00 P.M at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel  

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC

Glenn Aaron Delano Johnson of 3 Haughty Ct. Greenville, SC died Tuesday August 17, 2021. 

Surviving are his father Glenn Johnson of Arizona; his step-father Harold Burris of Lyman, SC; maternal grandmother Minister Annie Ruth Blackmon of Greenville, SC; one sister Regina Burris of Greenville, SC; one brother Derrick Burris of Greer,  SC

Visitation: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at the Upstate Family Funeral Services -Greenville Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC 

Funeral: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Flat Rock Baptist 250 N. Flat Rock Rd., Piedmont, SC  29673

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St.., Greer, SC 29651 

Leroy Sullivan of 117 Dodd St. Wellford, SC died Sunday August 8, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his daughter, Tammy Sipple of Texas, one sister, Joanne Sullivan of Greenville, S; one brother, Horace Sullivan (Sharon) of Huntersville, NC; his loving companion Pamela Jill Winkler; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 4:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 

502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC 29651

Tony S. Drummond of 415 N. Main St., Greenville, SC died  Sunday August 1, 2021 at Prisma GHS.

Surviving are three daughters, Tenita Ryan, Tila McMahan and Patricia Drummond all of Greenville, SC; two sons Martez D. McMahan and Tony Drummond of Greenville; his sister Patricia(James) Allen of Greenville, SC; his brother Blease Quincy Drummond of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren and one great grandchild

Visitation, Friday, August 13, 2021 from 1:30pm - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Funeral, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel  

Private Interment 

John Willie Sexton of 202 Temple St. Greenville, SC died  Friday July 23, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife Peggy McDowell Sexton of Greenville, SC a daughter Treva Sexton of Greenville, SC; son Jason Gault of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Clara Glouscoe of  California and  Mary Ann Sexton Barton of New, York; brother David (Lillie) Sexton of Chicago, Ill.; two granddaughters, Breauna Young and Nyla Young

Visitation: Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00pm at  Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Funeral: Monday, August 2, 2021 at  2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service -  Greenville Chapel 

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St. Greer, SC 29651

Baby Boy Zion Lee Watson of 407 N  Buncombe Road, Greer, South Carolina died Monday July 19, 2021 at Prisma GHS

Surviving are his parents Shadavia Rosemond of the home and Donell Watson of Taylors, SC; His maternal grandmother Julie Rosemond of Greer, SC and paternal grandmother Lisa Foster of Taylors, SC

Visitation: Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 11:00am - 7:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Funeral: Sunday 3:00 pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 201 Jordan Rd,  Lyman, SC with burial in the church cemetery 

Richard Eugene Foster of 17 Whiller Dr. Greenville, SC of died Monday July 20, 2021.

Surviving are his wife, Vanessa Foster; mother, Mary Bostic Foster; three sons, Richard Foster and Gregory Foster both of the home and Brandon Foster of Taylors, SC; one sister, LaVerne O'neal of Atlanta,Ga.; three brothers, Jerome C. Foster and Dale Foster both of Taylors, SC and Marvin Foster of Fountain Inn, SC; 2 grandchildren

Visitation: Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 1:30 until 5:30, Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd.,  Greer, SC 29651

*The family is requesting all in attendance to please wear masks. 

Funeral: Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Jubilee Baptist Church, 525 Old Rutherford Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 with burial in the church cemetery

Curtis Lee Rogers Sr. of 209 N. Washington Ave., Greenville, SC died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth of the home; three daughters, Jackie Rogers and Sophia Garrison of Greenville, SC and Angel Fi (Tony) Muhammad Kennedy of Greer, SC; two sons, Curtis L. Rogers Jr. of Greenville, SC and Joseph (Debra) Garrison of Simpsonville, SC and a brother, Larry Rogers.

Visitation: Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC 

Funeral Service: Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 3:00pm at Washington Avenue Baptist Church, 200 North Washington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Stanley Cruell of 212 Mt  Pilgrim Ct., Marietta, SC died Monday July 5,2021 in Colorado Springs,Colorado.

Surviving are three daughters, Vallarie Cruell of Colorado Springs, Colorado,Vanity and Vanessa Cruell both of Virginia Beach, VA;two sisters Rachel (Jerry)Austin of Clarksville,TN and Melinda(Riley)Breazeale of Marietta,SC; three brothers, Harold Cruell of Asheville,NC,Calvin Cruell of Greenville,SC and Ray (Regina) Cruell of Nashville,TN

Visitation, Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Funeral Service, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00pm at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 103 Mt. Pilgrim Church Rd., Marietta, SC 29661

Gary Smith of 1800 Drayton Rd. Spartanburg, SC died July 4, 2021 at Charles George VA Medical Center. 

Surviving are Belinda Smith of Greer,SC; Children Portia Smith (Woodrow,III) Dantzler of Fountain Inn,SC and Casey A.(Ashley) Smith of Moore, SC; Ashley Sterling of Greer,SC and Takia Gist of Spartanburg; six sisters Magalene Byrd,Cynthia Green,Phyllis Green, Jackie Green,Dee Dee Green and Nancy Talley; three brothers Roy (Delores) Smith, Calvin Smith, Kenneth Smith and Jimmy Green and special friend Monic Taylor

Visitation; Monday, July 12, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 

Funeral: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00am in the Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel

Burial: M.J "Dolly Cooper Veteran Cemetery, 140 Inway Dr, Anderson, SC 29621  

Joan Gault Young of 89-A Montague Rd. Greenville, SC died July 3, 2021 at St. Francis Downtown.Surviving are a daughter Thais D. Young of the home; one son Anthony(Corinthia) Gault of Greenville,SC; sister Doris Young of Greenville,SC and one grandchild

Visitation: Saturday, July 10, 2021from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Graveside Service : Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm, Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673 

Lonnie Bell Jones of 407 Portsmouth Dr., Greenville, SC died July 4, 2021 at her residence.

Surviving are a daughter Dorothy Williams of the home; three grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Visitation: Friday, July 9, 2021 from 1:00 -5:00pm at the Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral: Saturday, July 10, 2021 3:00pm at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, 316 Mountain Springs Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673. 

Burial in the church cemetery

Harry Brown of 711 Pine Log Ford Rd., Travelers Rest, SC died Wednesday, June 30, 2021at his residence. 

Surviving are his mother Ruth Brown of the home; daughter Shakila Brown of the home; two sons Cameron Brown of the home and Bobby Shell of Greenville,SC; two sisters Teresa Young and Vera Snoddy both of Travelers rest, SC; three brothers Sam and Steve Brown both of the home and Melvin (Jewel) Brown of Greenville,SC

Visitation: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville Chapel

Funeral: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm in Upstate Greenville Chapel. 

Burial: New St. Luke United Methodist Church, 280 Pine Log Ford Rd, Travelers Rest,SC, 

akayla Adrionne Brown of 313 Beechwood Allen Dr. Powdersville,SC died Saturday June 19, 2021

Surviving are her mother Vickie H. Crawford of Greenville,SC her father Micheal Alan Brown of Greenville,SC and Step-father Robert Wideman of Greenville,SC; a daughter Saveah Morton of the home; three sisters, Alexis Hughes, Cierra Wideman and Zymia all of Greenville,SC

Visitation: Friday, June 25, 2021 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greeville, SC 29601

Funeral: Saturday, June 26, 2021 2:00pm at Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church, 825 Woodside Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Burial: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 280 Pine Log Ford Rd, Travelers Rest, SC  

James Earl Mitchell of 206 Broadus St.Greer, SC died Wednesday June 9, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his mother Patricia M. Fielder of the home; one sister Mary Ann Fielder of Greer, SC

Visitation: Monday, June 14, 2021 from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Services Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at  11:00 A.M. at  Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651

Geneva Cox died Saturday June 5, 2021 at Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg.

Services are complete 

Joseph Martin Reinholz of 104 Netherland Lane,  Simpsonville, SC died Monday, May 31, 2021at Brookdale Brushy Creek

Surviving are one daughter, Louise (Jim) Moynihan of Moscow,Tenn.; three sons, Carl (Yvana) Reinholz of Greer,SC; Mark (Lori) Reinholz of Easley,SC and Paul (Kristy) Reinholz of Easley,SC; 20 grandchildren

Entombment: Friday, June 4, 2021 at 3:00pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615

Cynthia W. Neely of 209 Oak St. Greenville, SC died Friday, May 28, 2021

Surviving are her husband Larry Joe Neely of the home; one daughter Sherrie S. (Joseph) Hughes of Taylors, SC; one son Corey (Tonya) Proctor of Piedmont, SC; six sisters Sharon McCullough of Piedmont, SC, Gwenollyn (Frankie)Duckett of Charlotte, NC, Sylvia Johnson, Janice Johnson, Felecia (Carlos) Littlejohn and Melinda Williams all of Greenville, SC; three brothers Ronald (Queen) Johnson, Marcus Johnson both of Greenville, SC and Tony Johnson of Atlanta, Ga; five grandchildren.

Funeral: Saturday, June 5,2021at 2:00pm Mt.View Baptist Church, 111 Cagle St., Greenville, SC

Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Ave., Piedmont, SC 29673

Gary Eugene Singfield of 110 Aisha St. Greenville, SC died Friday May 28, 2021 at McCall Hospice House Simpsonville, SC

Surviving are his wife Diane Singfield of the home; his parents Joe and Annie Singfield of Greenville, SC; one son Danane Wright of Simpsonville, SC; sister Patricia Ann Singfield of Allendale, SC; two brothers, Joey Singfield of  El Paso,Tx and Billy J. Singfield of Menifee, Ca.; an one granddaughter

Visitation: Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 1:00 -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Funeral: Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm at the Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel

Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Ave., Piedmont, SC 29673 

Billie Rhodus of Duncan, SC died Tuesday May 25 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Services are complete.

 James Young of 415 N. Main St. Apt. 6-G Greenville, SC died Monday May 24, 2021 at his residence. Surviving are a daughter Angela Wilson of Greenville, SC; sister Lillie Gaines of Greenville, SC; four brothers, Charlie Maronie, Jr., Jimmy Lewis(Bobbie Jean) Maronie, Jose Maronie and Curtis(Tammy) Maronie all of Greenville, SC; one grandchild and four great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, May 28, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Funeral: Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the Upstate Greenville Chapel 

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 

Albert Dodd, Sr. formerly of Greer, SC departed this life on Tuesday May 18, 2021 in Charlotte, NC.

Surviving are two daughters, Margie Byers and Linda Lockhart both of Charlotte, NC; two sons Albert Dodd, Jr. and Jerry Dodd of Charlotte, NC; three sisters Mae Jane(Eugene) Snoddy and Jessie Mae (Thomas) Snoddy of Greer, SC and Betty Glover of Travelers Rest, SC

Visitation: Saturday, May 22, 2021, 1:00 - 5:00pm, Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC  

Funeral:  Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 12:00 noon in the Upstate Greer Chapel

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651

  Joseph N. Cooke, Jr. of 12 Swamp Fire Ct. Greenville, SC died Sunday May 16, 2021 at Heartland East Nursing Facility. Services are complete at this time 

Willie Clinkscales of 13 Briggs Ave. Greenville, SC died Saturday May 8, 2021 at Prisma (GHS). 

Surviving are two daughters Barbara Aiken and Yvette Drummond both of Greenville, SC; Two sons Billy Aiken of Greenville, SC and Henry Thompson of Anderson, SC; one sister Irene Johnson of Abbeville, SC; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday May 21, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC

Funeral : Saturday May 22,2021 3:00 pm in the Greenville Chapel

Burial : Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673 

 Melvin Lewis Brockman of 108 Brockman St. Greenville, SC died Friday May 7, 2021 at St. Francis Eastside.

Surviving are one brother James (Jackie) Brockman of Cincinnati, Ohio and one sister Sharonda (Sims, Sr.) of Zebulon, Georgia.

Memorial Service: Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 12:00 - 2:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services Chapel, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, S.C.  29651

 Anita Fay “Sister” Quiller of 7 Reeves Ave. Greenville, SC died Tuesday May 4,2021 at her residence.

Surviving are two sisters Arlene Gail Dillard of Greenville, SC and Loretta Dillard of Travelers Rest, SC; two brothers Willie and Thomas Dillard both of Greenville, SC nieces and nephews reared in the home Norsaahad, Dominick Johnson, Markiea Dillard, Elijah and Fredrica White; seven other nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the Greenville Chapel.

Burial: Resthaven Memorial Gardens 1699 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 

Lafayette Clarence Grant of 213 Carver St Taylors, SC died  Friday May 7, 2021 at the home of his son.

Surviving are three daughters Avis Denise Grant of Morganton, NC, Hester grant of Cleveland, OH and Ester(Ywell) Frost of Cleveland, OH; four sons, Clarence(LaDonna) Grant of Taylors, SC, Charles Wright, Bobby Wright and Ronnie Wright; one sister Rosphin McCarroll Duncan of Lyman, SC; four brothers Odell Grant of Lyman, SC, Vernese Grant of Taylors, SC  Melvin and Raymond Grant both of Seattle, WA; grandson Nanya Maluk Zodog-el

Visitation: Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC

Graveside Service: Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC 29651

Eula Mae Williams Jackson of 976 Woodbourne Drive Atlanta, Ga. formerly of Travelers Rest, SC died Monday May 3, 2021 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

Surviving are two daughters Debra Jackson and Kim Jackson of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons Keith Jackson of Atlanta, Ga., Raymond Jackson ,Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Jerry Jackson of Raleigh, NC; four sisters Henrietta Oxley of Long Island, NY, Pauline Williams of Travelers Rest, SC, Margaret Williams of Greenville, SC and Mamie Lee Johnson of Atlanta, Ga; one brother Fletcher Williams of Marietta, SC

Visitation: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services  502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Funeral Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Golden Grove Baptist Church, 349 Goodwin Bridge Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Burial: Golden Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

Charles William Woods, Jr. of 11 Gettysburg St. Greenville, SC died Wednesday April 28, 2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his wife Betty D. Woods of the home; two daughters Sherie Woods of the home and Sylvia Bruton of Pennsylvania; one son Kenneth (Yvette) Bruton of Taylors,SC; one sister Shirley (Miller J) Woods of Greenville,SC; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, May 7, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral: Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m in the Upstate Greenville Chapel

Tamatha "Tammy" R. Thompson Bowens of 31 Spartanburg St. Apt. 14 Greenville, SC died Friday April 23, 2021 at Prisma GMH.

Surviving are her husband Lawrence Bowens of Greenville, SC ; her mother and stepfather Maggie Ruth and Gerald Blakley of Greenville, SC ;father and stepmother Johnny and Brenda Thompson of Greenville, SC; two sons, Andre Vanoy (Tiesha) Smith II of Greenville, SC and Jaylon Boykin of the home; a daughter Kutera Bowens of Greenville, SC; four sisters Kassandra (Charles) Taylor, Latonya Johnson, Torie Thompson and Tawana Blakley all of Greenville, SC; three brothers Johnny (Terronee) Thompson,Jr.,Ice Berg Johnson both of Greenville, SC and Malcolm Thompson of Charlotte, NC and three grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, April 30, 2021from 1:00pm- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 1, 2021at 2:00 P.M. in the Greenville Chapel

Johnny Pope Abney of 5 Symbolic Court died Saturday April 17, 2021 at McCall Hospice House Simpsonville, SC

Surviving are two sisters Mary McGee of Simpsonville, SC and Ada Williams of Greenville, SC and four nephews

Viewing: Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 1:00pm- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Aaron David Turner of 70 Thurston St. Greenville,SC died Saturday April 10, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving are his wife Almetta S. Turner of the home; one daughter Pamela (John) Glenn of  Waxhaw, NC; one brother Fred (Rachel) Turner of Columbia,SC; two sisters, Inez Burch of Charlotte, NC and Eleanor Williams of Philadelphia, PA; one granddaughter Kensley Glenn; a cousin Ann Fuller of Greenville,SC

Visitation: Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Graveside Service with Military Rites: Saturday, April 17, 2021 1:00 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 29615 

Robert Steven Green, Jr. of 25 Skyview Drive Travelers Rest, SC died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Prisma GMH.
Surviving are his father Deacon Robert Steven "Steve" Green, Sr. of Travelers Rest, SC; A loving companion Jessica Martinez of the home; two daughters Kala Green of Ware Shoals, SC and Kendra Kerr of Greenville, SC; one son Tobias Green of the home; three sisters, Betty Jean (David) Ledbetter of Fayetteville, NC, Janice (Rick) Neely an Angelia (James) Carter both of Travelers Rest, SC; one brother James Green (Kortney) of Travelers Rest, SC; two stepsons Gabriel and Abraham Martinez of the home and four grandchildren

Visitation: Saturday, April 10, 2021from 1:00pm -6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Greer, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Funeral : Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Greer Chapel 

Burial: Golden Grove Baptist Church Cemetery,  349 Goodwin Bridge Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 

Harold Jones of 26 West Main St., Greenville, South Carolina, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.  

Surviving are a loving wife of 34 years, Evelyn Jones of the home; one son Christopher Harold (Jessica) Jones of Killeen, TX; one daughter Sheena Jones of Detroit, MI; one step daughter, Velma Greene of Travelers Rest, SC; two step sons, Thomas M. (Laverne) Renrick III of Greenville, SC; Maurice (Barbara) Renrick of Easley, SC; two brothers, Tommy (Virginia) Jones of Travelers Rest, SC; Bobby Jones Fletcher, NC; one sister, Teresa jones Henry of Travelers Rest, SC; fifteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and would have welcomed his first great-great grandchild in August 2021  

Viewing: Sunday, April 4, 2021, 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Service: Monday, April 5, 2021, 2:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel 

Raymond Alford of 15 Hunt St, Greenville, SC died March 18, 2021 at Prisma North Greenville Hospital Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Surviving are his sister Michelle Williams of Greenville, SC; a niece Rochelle Williams of the home; two nephews Tommy and Marcus Hawkins both of Greenville, SC  and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Friday, March 26, 2021 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Funeral Service: Saturday, March 27, 2021 3:00 pm in the Greenville Chapel

Sharon Elaine Hunter of 2602 Old Easley Bridge Road Greenville, SC died Saturday March 13, 2021 at Prisma GMH.

Surviving are a loving companion Christopher Arnold of the home; two daughters, Valarie Hunter of Piedmont, SC and Camelia Hunter of Greenville, SC; two sons Derrick Hunter and Timyan Williams of Greenville, SC; one sister Sharon (Elder Marshall) Griffin of Spartanburg, SC; a brother, Tarro Atkins of Greenville, SC; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, March 19, 2021 from 2:00-6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC

Funeral: Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:30 pm in the Greenville Chapel

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC

 John Calvin Brown, Sr. of 711 Pine Log Ford Rd. Travelers Rest, SC  died Sunday March 7, 2021 at his residence
Surviving are his mother Ruth Hunt Brown of the home; seven children John C. Brown Jr., Michael A. Brown, Calvin F. Jenkins, Marion L. Morton, Cassandra L. (Norman) Gainey, India N. Cox and Josiah N. Goodjoin; four brothers Harry Brown, Sam Brown, Melvin (Jewel) Brown and Steve Brown; two sisters, Teresa(Rickie) Young and Vera (Stoney) Snoddy; A devoted companion Cassandra Moon; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren 

Visitation: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC

Graveside Service Thursday, March 11, 2021at 3:00 pm at New St. Luke UMC, 250 Pine Log Ford Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Sheila Marie Jamerson of 21 West Road Travelers Rest, SC died Friday February 19, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving are her mother and stepfather Hattie Burnside Taylor and Harold Taylor of Greenville, SC; one daughter, Latoya Jamerson of Greenville, SC; two sons Anthony (Linda) Jamerson and Shaquille (Jasmine) Jamerson both of Greenville, SC; one sister Willie Mae Poole of Greenville, SC; five brothers, Bobby (Tina) Burnside, Horatio (Carolyn) Burnside, Elmer (Deborah) Burnside, Thomas (Vanessa) Burnside and Matthew Burnside all of Greenville, SC; loving Companion Benjamin Griffin of the home; nineteen grandchildren.

Visitation: Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville Greenville, SC

Funeral: Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Greenville Chapel

Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 

Cleophus "Boo" Sligh, jr. died Friday February 5, 2021 at his residence

Surviving are two brothers Nathaniel(Felipa) Sligh and John Oscar Sligh both of Greenville, SC; two nephews Milo LaFrance Gray and Jonathan B. Sligh both of Greenville, SC one niece Erica C. Gray of Greenville, SC

Visitation:  Monday, March 8, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service,  506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC

Funeral : Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 1:00pm at 

MJ "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery with Military Rites, 104 Inway Dr., Anderson, SC 29621 

Michael Dale Phillips of 155 Chandler Drive Campobello, SC died Monday February 22, 2021 at Prisma GMH.

Service has been completed    

David Eugene Smith of 302 Gray St. died Saturday February 20, 2021 at Prisma GMH.

Surviving are his wife Laura J. Smith of the home one daughter Clandra Cruell of Columbia, SC; two sons, Carlton Cruell of Marietta,SC and Phillip Smith of Charleston, SC; three sisters Sandra Simpson, Patricia Smith and Fannie Grant all of Greenville,SC; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren

Visitation: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 -6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, South Carolina

Funeral: Thursday, February 25, 2021at 2:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC

Burial: Mt. Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 99 McKinney RD, Travelers, SC 29690

*In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to the American Cancer Society

Ludell Lane Watts of 18 Cotton St. Greenville, SC died Sunday February 14, 2021 at Prisma Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are two sons, William and Andre Watts both of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Funeral Service Sunday, February 28,2021at 2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel  

Angela Claudia Massey of 11-A Cabot Ct. Greenville, SC died February 8, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital - Eastside.

Surviving are one son Elex Massey of Greenville, SC, two daughters, Stephanie Massey of Spartanburg, SC and Lena Masseyof Texas; two brothers Johnny and Randy Massey both of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, February 19, 2021from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Funeral Service Saturday, February 20, 2021at 3:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel

 Jarvis Kanard of 137 E. Carolina St. Greenville, SC died February 4,2021 at his residence.

Surviving are his father Bennie Garnett of Greenville, SC; one son Jalen Jarvis of Greenville, SC and one brother, Willie Kanard of Fayetteville, NC

Visitation: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer Chapel 

Burial : Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC

Angela Claudia Massey of 11-A Cabot Ct. Greenville, SC died February 8, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital - Eastside.

Surviving are one son Elex Massey of Greenville, SC, two daughters, Stephanie Massey of Spartanburg, SC and Lena Masseyof Texas; two brothers Johnny and Randy Massey both of Greenville, SC; six grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, February 19, 2021from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Funeral Service Saturday, February 20, 2021at 3:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel 

Joey Adam Henry of 115 Pocahatchie Trail Greenville, SC died February 2, 2021 at his residence. 

He is survived by his son beloved Jasiah Joey Henry and daughter Alivia Dream Henry; loving mother Kim Marie Ensley of Greenville, SC.; foster father Wilton A. Harrison Jr. of Marietta, SC.; three sisters, Lee Marie Henry of Greenville, Angela (Zac) Harrison Bowen of Marietta, SC and Melrose (Russell) Harrison Aiken of Anderson, SC; seven brothers, John Michael Henry, Richard Roman Henry of Greenville, SC, Christopher Cody Campbell  of Clarksville, TN, Jason Spearman of Greenville, SC., Dennis (Mebra) Harrison of Marietta, SC, Kim (Markeeta) Harrison of Marietta, SC, Rex (Sonya) Harrison of Marietta, SC. He also leaves behind a special friend Emily Garzone and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Viewing Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Funeral Service Sunday February 14, 2021 at 2:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services Greenville Chapel 

Burial at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 

Lena Marshall of 11 Manning St. Apt. 204 Greenville, SC died January 29, 2021 at her residence.

Surviving are her son JeCarroll Marshall of Greenville, SC; one sister Carolyn Wayne of Greenville, SC; one brother Donald Marshall of Greenville,SC; sister-in-law Vanessa Marshall of Greenville, SC; her niece Alicia Marshall of Greenville,S.C; great-nephew Deyquan Scott Greenville, S.C. and four grandchildren

Visitation: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC 

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greer Chapel

Cleophus Sligh, jr. died Friday February 5, 2021 at his residence. 

Services are complete 

Minister Freddie Marshall "Chunk" Smith of 303 Creighton Dr. Taylors, SC died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving are a daughter Rhonda Smith of Taylors,SC; three sons, Eric (Janelle) Smith, Julious (Aprelle) Smith both of Charlotte, NC; Lance (Dee) Smith of Greer, SC; a loving companion Denise Gantt, Greenville, SC; five sisters, Magalene Byrd, Cynthia Greene, Phyllis Greene, Jackie Greene, Dee Dee; five brothers, Roy (Delores) Smith, Calvin Smith, Gary Smith, Kenneth Smith and Jimmy Greene; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grands.

Visitation: Friday, January 29, 2021 from 1:00pm -6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Service: (FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY) Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Matthew UMC Cemetery, 2507 Rutherford Rd., Greenville, SC 

**The cemetery is on Donkle Road one block down from the church. 

(Leave the church, make the first right onto Donkle Road and the cemetery is located down on the left)

 Azalia Hagood of 125 Ramsey Drive Greenville, SC died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Prisma GMH. Surviving are a daughter Chasity Hagood of Greenville, SC; one sister Ceclia Barnes of Taylors, SC; two brothers, Nelson Hagood of Greenville, SC and Michael Hagood of Taylors 10 grandchildren and 3 great grands.

Graveside Service Friday, January 29, 2021 at 3:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673  

Virginia Bates of 501 Esseola Dr. Saluda, NC died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Four Seasons Hospice Flat Rock, NC

Visitation: Wednesday, January 27, 2021from 1:00pm -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC

Graveside Service : Thursday, January 28, 2021, 2:00 PM in the Brown Eternal Gardens

Zenobia Wyne of 109 Alice Ave. died January 10, 2021 at St. Francis Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving are her aunt and uncle Etta(Russell, Sr.) Patterson of the home; a cousin Russell Patterson Jr. of Greenville, SC

Visitation: Friday, February 5, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC Heritage Chapel

Funeral Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the chapel

Hattie Della B Durham of 783-B S. Washington Ave. died Sunday january 10, 2021 at her residence

Surviving are two daughters, Vera Rosemond of Greenville and Darlene Durham of the home; son David Durham of Easley,SC; two sisters Ernestine Green and Georgia Mae Lomax both of Greenville; two brothers Horace and Cardell Lomax both of Greenville,SC; 12 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren an one great great grandchild

Visitation: Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Graveside Service: Sunday, January 17, 2021at 2:00 pm at Pinedale Memorial Park, 313 Brown Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673

Charles Vernon Howell of 211 Ashmore St. Greer, SC died Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Prisma Health(GMH)

Surviving are his wife Shirley Howell of the home, son Daniel (Sandy) Howell of Greer, SC ;one daughter Dee (Benjamin) Kaney of Nashville, Tennessee.; grandchildren Stephen (Angela) Howell, Andrew and Noah Kaney; one great granddaughter Payton Howell.

Graveside Service: Saturday, January 9, 2021 at  2:00 pm Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd.  Greer, SC 29652

Robert C. Alvarez of 3205 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC died Sunday, January 3,2021 at Prisma Health GMH.

Visitation: Thursday, January 14, 2021 from  1:00pm - 6:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Service 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Funeral Service: Friday, January 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Alpha Omega Howard of 5 McArthur Drive Greenville, SC died Sunday January 3, 2021 at her residence.

Surviving are her mother Barbara Howard Fowler of the home; two daughters Maikala Nicole Cousar and Mya Cousar both of the home; one son Jamarkus Jaivon Cousar of the home; one sister Allison H. Green of Columbia, SC and one brother Carlos Howard of Greenville,SC

Visitation Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 1:00pm - 6:00pm at 506 Arlington Avenue Greenville, SC. 

Graveside service is Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673

 Nettie Grace Snoddy of 119 Hyland Ave. Greer, SC died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Surviving are two daughters Carolyn Dodd of the home and Michelle (Jeremy) Barton of Wellford, SC; three sons Jerry (Debbie) Dodd of Fountain Inn, SC, Steven (Lisa) Dodd of Taylors, SC and Keith Dodd of the home; three sisters Betty Glover of Travelers Rest, SC, Mary (Eugene) Snoddy and Jessie Mae (Thomas) Snoddy both of Greer, SC; 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00 pm at the Greer Chapel, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651.

Graveside Service Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm at St. Paul U.M.C Hwy 101, Greer, SC 29651 

Clarence "Pat" Williams of 306 Hamlin Rd. Liberty departed this life on December 25, 2020 at his residence. 

He leaves to cherish fond memories one son Arnold Bernard Cruell of the Home; two brothers, Larry Williams of Piedmont, SC and Cornelius Earle McCrary of Greenville, SC;  four grandchildren and one great grandchild

Viewing, Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 2:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Service, Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 2:00pm Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1655 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673

Mildred Oliver of 102 Kirby St. Greer, South Carolina died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at her residence.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, one daughter, Julie Rosemond, Greer, SC; two sisters, Azalee Watson, Greer, SC and Hilda Gregory, Greer, SC; eight grandchildren, Felicia Oliver, Angela Smith, Shadana Rosemond, Jasmine Rosemond, Jazavius Drummond, Quinnesha Drummond, Eddie Ballenger, Travis Ballenger; nine great-grandchildren, Maleah Ross, Makireya Anderson, Kamerah Gladden, Niydia Weston, Jayden Miller, Shaholline Ballenger, Zion Watson, Kaylee Jackson, Za'Cairiah Hoke and a host of family and friends. 

Funeral Service, Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 3:30 at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Jordan Rd., Lyman, SC 29365

Rose L. Smith of 4202 Brushy Creek Rd. Greer, South Carolina died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her residence.

Services are complete

Sherry Bee Garlington of 100 Riverstone Apt E Easley, South Carolina died Monday, December 21, 2020 at her residence.

Her memory will be cherished always by her son, Mario Tony Garlington, of the home, three sisters, Nancy Garlington, Greenville, SC, Gloria Robinson, Greenville, SC, Jackie Norman, Greenville, sc; two brothers, Pastor Harold L. Garlington, Jr., Greenville, SC, Kent Garlington, California; aunt Josie Mae Thomas; grandchildren; and a host of close relatives and good friends. 

Graveside Service Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 2:00pm at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 

Mack Hardy Jr. of 940 Harvey RD., Greer, SC died Saturday December 19,2020 at Rainey Hospice House. Anderson,  SC.

Mr. Mack Hardy Jr. of  940 Harvey Road, Greer, SC son of the late Mack Hardy Sr. and Esther Jones Hardy departed this life December 19, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Mack was educated in Spartanburg County and retired from Mauldin Brothers in Taylors, SC.

Surviving are three sons Michael Thompson of Lyman,SC, Carlos and Michael E Hardy both of Greer, SC; four sisters Annie Mae Jackson of Taylors,SC, Floree Young,Girtrue Williams and Margaret Higgins all of Greer,SC; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grands

Graveside Service Saturday December 26, 2020 at 11:00am in the Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer,SC

 Keyoka Deshun White of Greenville, South Carolina died Monday December 14, 2020.
Surviving are her parents Ronald Morris White,,Sr. of Mauldin  and Shirley Vaughn of Anderson, SC ; three daughters, Briazha Bowens of Spartanburg, SC, Avery White of Pickens,SC and I'yanna Cleveland of Greenville; two sisters, Della White of Atlanta, Ga. and Rhonda Parks of Spartanburg, SC; one brother Ronald Morris White,Jr. of Greenville, SC
A walk through will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC  

Migdalia Abrams of Greenville, South Carolina died December 10, 2020.

Migdalia also known as "Dolly" leaves to cherish fond memories, her father Antanacio Abrams; siblings, Willie Abrams, Carmen Caro, Albert Abrams, Marty Abrams; life partner, Chris Teasley; children, Travis Abrams, Christopher Teasley, Jermaine Teasley, Brianna Pleasant, Tavon Abrams, James Teasley; grandchildren, Christopher Teasley Jr., Channing Jayce Teasley and Thiago Heiser and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.   

Viewing Friday, December 18, 2020, 12:00pm - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC  29601

Graveside service, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:30pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1699 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673

Jobriath Emanuel Young of 228 Laurel Hill Dr. Piedmont, SC died December 9, 2020 from injuries sustain in an automobile accident.
Surviving are his father B. Jobriath Young of the home, his mother expired 4 days before him Leslie Deaton Young. two brothers, Justin Young and Jayden Young both ot the home, two sisters, Alexis Young and Lauren Hood both of Greenville, SC

Mother and son joint Memorial Service will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 103 Mt. Pilgrim Church Rd., Marietta, SC 29661 

Leslie Deaton Young of 228 Laurel Hill Dr. Piedmont ,SC died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her residence.

Surviving are an ex-husband B. Jobriath Young of the home, three sons, Jobriath E. Young, Justin Young and Jayden all of the home; two step-daughters Alexis Young and Lauren Hood both of Greenville, SC 

Mother and son joint Memorial Service will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 103 Mt. Pilgrim Church Rd., Marietta, SC 29661

Frank Beeks, Jr.of 401 Chandler Rd. Greer, SC died Sunday December 6, 2020

Surviving  are a special niece and caregiver for seven years Shanna Thompson of  Duncan, two  special nephews, Delvin Thompson and Cavargio Martin both  of Duncan, SC  daughter, Shalisha Turner of Moore, SC one son Shadrick  Foster of Greer, SC; two sisters Patricia Young and Minister Jeanette  Watson both of Greer, SC, three brothers, James C Beeks and Clinton  Beeks of Greer, SC and Frankie Sterling of Lyman, SC; four grandchildren

Johnie Allen DeVore, Sr. of 139 Chick Springs Rd, Taylors, South Carolina, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Prisma (GHS).  He leaves to cherish fond memories, two sons, John Jr. (Pia) and Brian (Alisha), son-n-Law Bruce Brown (Melissa); six graddaughters, Jasmine Marie Brown of Seattle, WA; Wesley Nicole Jeffries and Cerena Brown, both of Greenville, SC; Fairis Adia DeVore of Greer, SC, A'mya Briyan DeVore of Temecula, California; Brylee DeVore of Greer, SC 

Greenville Viewing, Friday December 4, 2020, 12:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601

Taylor’s Viewing, Saturday December 5, 2020, 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the home, 139 Chick Springs Rd, Taylors, South Carolina 29687

Graveside Service, Sunday December 6, 2020, 2:00pm at Graceland East Memorial Park, 2206 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681

A memorial may be sent in 'Johnie Allen DeVore's' name to:

Claflin University  

Division of Institutional Advancement 

400 Magnolia Street   

Orangeburg, SC 29115 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

Helen V. Cole / Butler Scholarship Fund

Make Checks Payable to:

The Spartanburg County Foundation 

424 E. Kennedy Street

Spartanburg, SC 29302

James H. Williams of 16 Henderson St. Greenville,SC died November 27, 2020 at his residence.

Surviving are one son, Antonias P. Williams; one daughter Christina G. Williams; three grandchildren Anterrias Williams, John T. Jackson, Gabrielle T. Williams and two great grands and a loving companion Melinda Cohen.

Visitation Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville,SC

Funeral Service Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville,SC

*Due to COVID -19 the seating capacity is limited to 50 people and masks are required. 

Thank you 

The Family  

Nelson Leatherwood of 212 Oakland Ave. Apt 110 Greer, SC died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Prisma (GHS).

Surviving are five daughters, Tuawana (John) Williams of Stone Mt. Ga., Hope (Gary) Clark of Loganville,Ga., LaBarbara Adams and Celeste Leatherwood both of Greenville, SC and Cecilia (Rick) Jones of Savannah,Ga; One sister Georgia Robinson of Greenville, SC; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grands

Viewing Thursday, November 26, 2020 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651

Graveside Service Friday, November 27, 2020 at 1:00pm at Enoree Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 100 Enoree Rd, Greer, SC 29650 

Charles Allen Cooper, Jr. of 113 West Lake View Drive, Duncan, SC died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. 

Services are complete 

Willie Russell Jr., of 301 Bailey Rd., Greer, South Carolina died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home. 

Surviving are his wife, Mary Foster Russell; three sons, Brandon Foster of Greer, SC; Patrick Pickett of Greer, SC; Ricky Pickett of Greer, SC; two daughters, Diane Russell of Greer, SC; Debra Gordon of Ohio

Visitation Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651

Private Burial Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651

Harold M. Wyne formerly of Greenville, SC died Monday November 2, 2020 in Columbia, SC

Surviving are his parents Richard Irby and Zenbia Wyne of Greenville, SC

Three sisters, Michele Anderson, Melissa Anderson and Elo Irby all of Greenville, SC

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 2:00 pm in the chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Claudia S. Kelly of 335 Poe Mill 3rd St. Greenville, SC died Monday November 2, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown.

Surviving are her daughters, Dorothy Lomax, Lillie Kelly Marie (Dennis) Beeks and Jenice Kelly all of Greenville,SC; one son John (Mary) Kelly of Greenville, SC; and a host of grandchildren, great grands and great great grands

Visitation: Friday, November 6, 2020 from 1:00pm  until 5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington, Greenville, SC 29601

Graveside Service Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651

The family will be receiving friends at 335 Poe Mill Ave. 3rd St. Greenville,SC  

Louise Ann Reinholz of 104 Netherland Lane, Greenville, SC died Friday, October 30, 2020 at McCall Hospice House of Greenville Open Arms Hospice in Simpsonville, SC. 

Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Joseph Martin Reinholz; three sons, Carl (Yvana) Reinholz of Greer, SC; Paul (Kristy) Reinholz of Omaha, Nebraska; Mark (Lori) Reinholz of Easley, SC; one daughter, Louise (Jim) Moynihan of Moscow, Tennessee and 20 grandchildren 

Entombment is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2020 at 3:00pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609

James Roy Wofford of 1 Watchhill Ct. Greenville,SC died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Brushy Creek Rehab. and Health Center.

Surviving are his son, David Dickson; five sisters, Carrie Cox and Olivia ( Bill) Harris both of Taylors, SC, Brenda Wofford  and Loretta Wofford of Greer, SC and Telola Wofford of Greenville, SC; two brothers Vannoy and George Wofford of Greenville, SCl

Funeral: Saturday, October 24, 2020 5:00 pm in the Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Chapel, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Jim Bivings of 702 E. Lee Rd., Taylor’s, SC. died October 16, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Jerry Lamar Bivings and James Lamont Bivings. 

His memory will forever be cherished by his wife, Linda Bivings; daughters: Yolanda Nicole Jackson (Atlanta, GA),  Shatara Johnson (Mauldin, SC), Audrey (Tony) Williams (Greenville, SC) and Stephania Priester (Taylors, SC); son:  Jefferson Bivings (Atlanta, GA). Grandchildren and great-grands.

Brothers: Clarence (Margaret) Bivings, Jr. Greer, SC, Jake (Dorothy) Bivings, Raymond (Angela) Bivings of Taylors, SC.  Ray (Rozine) Bivings, Greer, SC; sisters, Bernice Jones (Greenville), Rev Ruby (A.P.)  Benson (Greer, SC), Patricia Morris (Columbia, SC) and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing is Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 

Graveside service is Wednesday, October 21, 2020 11:00am at Brown Eternal Garden, Elmer Street, Greer, SC

Ruby Ann Mitchell of 410 Sulphur Springs Rd. Apt. K-2 Greenville, SC died Tuesday October 13, 2020 at her residence. Surviving are one daughter Marie Cleveland of Greenville, SC; Four sisters, Minnie Major of Anderson, SC, Barbara Stokely, Minnie Jones and Gloria Garrett all of Greenville, SC; two brothers Joshua Davis of Dallas, Tx. and Curtis Duckett of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren 

Graveside Service is Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00pm at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651

 Roger Dale Carr of 402 Boling Rd. Taylors, SC died Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence.
Surviving are his wife Sunnie Mae Carr of the home, one daughter Angela Bruton of Greer, SC, two sons,  Dale (Kem) Carr of Taylors, SC and Reco (Rhonda) Carr Simpsonville, SC, one sister Billie Carr Williams of Taylors, SC: 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC  29651
Graveside Service: Thursday October 15, 2020 at 1:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC 29651  

Irene Roundtree of 500 Winwood Rd., Apt. 313 Greenville, SC died Wednesday, October 7, 2020. 

Surviving are her daughters, Patricia Diane (Raymond) Sweeney, Sharon Denise Webb of Fountain Inn, SC; sons Billy "Mark" Roundtree, Stanley (Debbie) Roundtree of Simpsonville, SC; Michael Roundtree of Atlantic City; David Roundtree of Charlotte, NC; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is Friday, October 16, 2020 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Funeral Service is Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2:00pm both at Upstate Family Funeral Services  502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651

Interment at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St, Greer, SC 29651

Luis A. Guzman of 507 Sunnyside Drive Greer, SC 

Surviving are his wife Rosa V. Guzman of the home; four children, one brother, two step-daughters and two step-sons

Funeral Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Services

Burial Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 

Angela Nicole Moore 46 of 801 S. Main St. Apt. 30 Greer, SC departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Prisma Health(GHS). Ms. Moore was a 1992 graduate of Greer High School.

Surviving are her Parents, Bobby and Dorothy C. Moore of Taylors, SC; two sons, D'ante Fleming of Greer, SC and Tyric Fleming of the home; three sisters, Yolonda Cohen of Columbia, SC, Kandace and Tiffany Moore both of Lyman, SC; one brother DeCarlos Moore of Greenville, SC

Visitation is Friday, October 2, 2020 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm 

Service Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 1:00pm, both at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651 

Interment at Woods Memorial Park, 863 Gap Creek Road Greer, SC 29651

Willie Jean Williams of 5 Cotswold Terrace, Taylor’s, SC died Saturday September 19,2020 at Brushy Creek Post Acute Care Greer,SC

Surviving are four grandchildren L'Twanya Ladson Anderson, Sha(Roshad)Dodd both of Greer,SC,Tamara Ladson of Columbia and Brayln J. Ladson of Dallas, Tx.

14 great grandchildren one great great grandchild; two nephews Warren A. McKenzie and Nathan(Toni)Owens and a niece Jackie(Mike)Brown

Visitation: Thursday, September 24, 2020, 1:00pm  until 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer Greer, SC 

Graveside Service: Friday, September 25, 2020, 1:00 pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens 1655 Piedmont  Highway, Piedmont, SC  29673.

Stephen Ray Blackmon of 4 Maggie St. Greenville, SC died Saturday September 12.2020 at his residence. 

Viewing Monday, September 14, 2020, 1:00pm - 6:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave, Greenville, SC

Funeral service Tuesday, September 15,2020 at 1:00 pm at Flat Rock Baptist Church, 250 N Flat Rock Rd, Piedmont, SC

Final resting place M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans  Cemetery with full military honors. Burial will take place at a later date.  

John Miles of 20 Creole St. Greenville, SC died September 10, 2020 at his residence. He was a son of the late Minister Allen,Sr. and Mamie Lee Bowens Miles.

Surviving are his daughter, Jacqueline Miles of the home; one son Eric Jones of Greenville,SC; one sister, Deloris Armstrong of Florissant, MO; one brother Allen Miles, Jr. of Greenville,SC; nine grandchildren

Visitation: Tuesday September 22, 2020 in the Upstate Family Funeral Services Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville,SC from 1:00pm -5:00pm

Graveside Service Wednesday, September 23,2020 at 3:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens 1699 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673 

Alma R. Brown of Pocahontica Trail Greenville, SC died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her residence.

Services are complete

Monnie Mae Lindsey Rosemond of 1008 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC died Saturday September 5. 2020 at her residence born in Marietta, SC on January 2,1958 she was  a twin daughter of the late James and Rose Boyd Lindsey.

Surviving are her husband Benjamin Rosemond of the home; one daughter, Melinda Bunkley of Greenville,SC; her twin sister, Bonnie Faye Snoddy of Greenville,SC; two brothers, Wille James and Carl Lee Lindsey both of Grenville,SC; two nieces Cynthia Denise(Tim) Washington of Greenville,SC and Tasha Snoddy of Atlanta,Ga; 3 great nephews 2 great nieces, one adopted  daughter, Tianna Miller of Greenville, SC 

Visitation: Thursday, September 17, 2020, 1:00pm until 5:00pm 

Funeral Service Friday, September 18, 2020 at  2:00 pm 

Both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 

Willie Elliot Allen 68 of 7 Bryson St. Greenville, SC died Wednesday September 2,2020 at Prisma GMH.

Surviving are is his wife Minister Peggy Tarrence of the home; one son, Bryene Allen of Greenville,SC; two daughters, Ritaphanie Ballenger and K'la Edens both of Greenville,SC; five grandchildren, five great grands

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE

 Michael A. Hutley of 8020 White Ave. Spartanburg died august 26,2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Surviving are mother Annie Mae Hutley; one daughter. Tamika Thompson of Cowpens, SC; one son, Isaiah Harper Hutley; three brothers, Nathaniel Hutley of Greenville, SC, Darrell and Timothy both of Lawrenceville, Ga. two grandchildren and three nieces

The service has been completed 

 Clara Lavada Norman died Wednesday August 19,2020 at her residence. The family is at 427 Birnie St. Greenville,SC Apt# 7

Her memory will be cherished always  by her children, daughter Kathy Paul (Purnell) and two sons, Ronnie  Mitchell and Anthony Mitchell, nine grandchildren, including a grandson raised in the home, Kenyatta Burnside and a host of great grandchildren, close relatives and good friends. 

Graveside Service  Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1655 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673

Baby Miracle Avana Seymour of 121 Camden Dr. Piedmont,SC passed away August 12, 2020 at Prisma (GHS) hospital.

Surviving are her parents Essence Brown and Quan Seymour; her twin Amira Seymour of the home; her brother, Y'mir Seymour of the home; grandparents Phedra Brown of Travelers Rest,SC, Octavia Seymour of Piedmont,SC and Patrick Byrd

Funeral Service Thursday August 20,2020 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Upstate Family Funeral Service 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 

Enell Bruton passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Prisma (GHS). 

 Surviving are 3 daughters Debbie Bruton of the home, Charlene Bruton of Lyman,SC and Angela Bruton of Greer, SC; one sister  Jerry K. Bruton of Inman, SC; 5 grandchildren a host of other relatives and friends

Visitation (walk-thru): Thursday, August 13, 2020, 1:00- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651 

Service (Family Only): Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC 29651

 Minister Trina Darlene Glover Rice of 107 Kemper Lane Greer, SC died Sunday August 9, 2020 at her residence. 

 Minister Rice is survived by her loving and devoted husband Arthur Junior Rice (June-bug) of 36 years, her four daughters Articka Rushaud LeFrancis Rich, Auzenas Xavier Jeter, Elizabeth Alexandra Rice, Megan Amber Rice, two sons Terrance Syvodda Glover, Sr. and Fernando Hermilo Robinson; grandchildren, Sequoia Glover, Terrance Syvodda Glover, Jr., Aimee Zier Rice, Auree Kylon Rice, Ayah Christian and Imani Butler; great-granddaughter, Lotus A’mirai Glover; goddaughter, Cassandra Rice; sister, Ann Denise Glover; Aunt, Lou Jessie Moore; great-aunt, Rosetta Simms; aunt, Iva Jean Rice. 

Funeral service: Woods Memorial Park, 863 Gap Creek Rd., Greer, South Carolina Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 12 noon