Randall Edward Palmer of 108 Cannon Avenue Greer passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023. Services are Friday January 13, 2023 at 11:00am The service will be held at Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Chapel with burial in the Brown Eternal Gardens. He is the son of the late Quentin Edward Palmer and Frances Pearl Palmer. He was a native of Knox County Tennessee.
He Graduated Gardner Webb University 1974 with a (BA) and
then further his education at University of South Carolina School of Law. In 1978 he earned the Juris Doctor of law (J. D.)
Survivors include one daughter Keri Reece(Bryan) of Woodruff, two sons, Johnathan Palmer and Franklin Palmer both of Greer, one sister Phyllis Reynolds(Ron) of Greer and three grandchildren, Emily and Benjamin Reece,
Gavin McCall.
In leu of flowers memorials may be made to :
Alzheimer’s Association of Greenville
Baby Girl Nevaeh Rice passed away January 4, 2023. She is the daughter of Greg Rice and Lauren Kramer.
She was predeceasd in death by grandparents LJ Rice, Henrieta Pitts, and Kenneth Benson.
In addition to her parents, She is survived by one brother ; Andrew Martinez, grandparents: David and Martha Kramer; great grandmother Dorothy Benson two uncles, Devren Field and Ryan Kramer; three aunts, Marnie Rice, Dyan Jennings and Kristin Kramer; cousins Ja’Kwane, Ke’Untae and Malakie Townsend, Krys and Bronwyn West, Jordan and Kayden Hood, Cheyenne Hartin and Haley, Colton and Carter Kramer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 18, 2023 at 3:00pm at Mountain View Memorial Park Travelers Rest.
Rodney Byrd, 57, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.
Funeral Arrangements are complete
David Smith Jr, 33, of 1008 Whitehorse Road Greenville, South Carolina passed away on Thursday July 28, 2022
Funeral Arrangements are complete
Reece Griffin Jr of 209 Springs Street Greer, SC passed away on July 18, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC
He leaves to cherish loving memories, his children: Emmanuel (Rose) Griffin, Wayne (Dalisa) Griffin, Ronald (Gloria) Griffin, Beverly Griffin Hackett, Valerie (Stanley) Burnette, Debra (Timothy) Mansell, Reggie (Kim) Griffin and Reverend Calvin (Alzine) Smith. Also mourning are a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, former caregivers, other relatives and many friends.
Viewing Friday, July 22,2022 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC
Funeral: Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2:00pm at New Salem Baptist Church, 2916 Highway 414, Tigerville, SC
Burial: New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
REPAST: Needmore Recreational Center, 202 Canteen Ave. Greer, SC 29650
Annie Byrd of 730 Draymont Drive Spartanburg, SC passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Viewing: Monday, July 18, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC
Funeral: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 2:00pm at Central Church of Christ, 2052 N. Church Street Place, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC. 29651
Mary Darlene Grady Sitton passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022
Mary leaves behind to cherish fond memories, two sons, Darius Sitton, Javis Sitton; her parents, Virgina Grady Turner (the late Leepolian Turner- step father) of Greer, SC and Samuel Jackson; sisters, Teresa Grady, Jennifer Grady and Felicia Grady; uncles, Darryl (Kathy) Grady, Thomas Grady and Steve (Debra) Grady and a host of relatives and friends.
Service, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC
Sharyon Benson passed on June 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Greenville.
Services are complete
Willie Dodd born to Idell McClain and Willie Dodd, Sr. on November 29, 1937 in Spartanburg County. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Willie resided in New York until his later years and he returned back home to Greer, South Carolina in 2005. Willie loved Thanksgiving with family and friends, living life, the New York Yankees, and the New York Giants. Willie will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Wille was preceded in death by, three sisters, Shirley Rookard, Barbara Jones, and Lerlene Miller, one brother, Tommie Alfred "School Boy" Dodd.
Those left to cherish fond memories are: 2 sisters, Dorothy (Willie T.) Cooper of Duncan, South Carolina, and Ruby (Lawrence) Williams of Greenville, South Carolina, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, along with other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
Kelvin Brown died at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Travelers Rest, SC
He is survived by his high school sweetheart, wife Kathy S. Brown of the home. Three beloved, devoted children, his daughter Kaleta (Eric) Brown of Huntsville, AL; two sons, Karlos (Sarina) Brown of Simpsonville, SC and Korey (Bretteny) Brown of GA; five adorable grandchildren Samaiah, Aniya, Korey Jr., Kamari and Kourtney Brown; brothers, Fudge (Elaine) Brown of Greenville, SC, Darryl (Aurelia) Brown of Spartanburg. SC and one sister Jennifer Nyoka Brown of Greenville, SC
Memorial Service, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601
Michael “Birdy” Burton was born on September 3, 1954 to the late Ernest Burton and Bertha Burton. He departed this life on June 9, 2022.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy Hewins Burton of Piedmont, SC; his daughter, Kyah N. Burton of Piedmont, SC; one sister, Amelia A. Burton of Greenville, SC; two brothers, Albert L. Burton (Iona) of Orangeburg, SC and Freddie J. Burton of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren; two great-grand children and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Memorial Service Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601
Michael Christopher Townsend of 4106 Vassar Dr. Greer, SC died Saturday May 28, 2022 at his residence Surviving are his wife Anne Townsend of Kill Devil, NC; his father William Townsend of Kentucky; two daughters, Zoe and Sophia Townsend of NC; two sisters Julie (Chris) Camposano of Simpsonville, SC and Jennifer King of Charlotte, NC
Services are complete
Joe V. Hunt of Miami, Fla died Tuesday May 24, 2022.
Surviving are his Sister, Hattie Ruth Hunt Brown; Daughters, Alfredia R. Hunt, Gwendolyn L. Ingraham, Vandetta R. Thomas, Veronica Y. Hunt (Keith); son, Joe V. Hunt Jr. (Veronica V.); Grandchildren, Jonathan Hunt (Jodana), Neikole Robinson (Randall), Patrick Hunt, Monica Douglas (Ivan), Sylvester Hunt, Joe V. Hunt III, Azalee R. Hunt, Matthew Tisdole (Chakeia), Jazmin Campbell, Deja Stephens, Christopher S. Rutledge Jr.(Hannah), Cory S. Rutledge, Chaniya Rutledge, Charlotte Rutledge; Great -Grandchildren, Ethan Hunt, Phillip Hunt, Chyna Robinson, Cameron Mintz, Bryson Mintz, Matthew Tisdole II, Carmen Tisdol, God-Children, Jerrell Ferguson, Vernon Ingraham; Special friend, Enid Clarke and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and firends.
Graveside Memorial Service, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 12:00pm at White Hall Independent Methodist Church, 130 Brown Arrow Circle, Inman, SC 29348
Martha Ann Thompson of 125 Lions Club Road, Greenville, SC died Sunday May 8, 2022.
Surviving are her former husband Horace Lee Ballenger, Jr. one daughter Margaret Ann Thompson of Greer, SC; three sons Scottie Lee Thompson of Marietta, SC, Jody Ray and Horace L. Thompson both of Lyman, SC; two sisters Margaret E. Feaster of Greer, SC and Judy A. Thompson of Taylors, SC; one brother Jerry Feaster of Greenville, SC
A private family gathering will be held, Sunday May 15, 2022
Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens
Bobby Charles Willis of 206 Wood Drive Greer, SC died April 27, 2022 at his residence
Services are complete.
Jeanie M. Callen of 159 Edwards Rd. Marietta, SC died Thursday April 14, 2022
Services are complete.
Ja'Tyius Daquon Grady of 134 Golf Lane Fountain Inn, SC died Saturday April 16, 2022. Surviving are his parents Bennetta Grady of the home; his father Calvin Williams of Laurens, SC; Three children that he adored; three sisters Ja'mya Grady Williams, Ke'Ajah Sullivan and Kiasia Sullivan; one brother Jamari Grady; maternal grandparents Ben and Louise Grady; paternal grandmother Martha Williams. Funeral: Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 3:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651
Shirley Ann "Poochie" Irby of 13 Pecan Drive Greenville, SC died Monday April 11, 2022 at her residence. Surviving are four Daughters Margaret(Woody) Carter, Sherry Downs and Jacqueline Irby of Greenville, SC and O' Lesha Irby of Columbia, SC; four sisters Beulah(Roy)Thompson Debra Martin and Laura Martin of Greenville, SC and Edna(Bobby) Cumby of Valdosta, Ga.; one brother Edward James Martin, Jr. of Greenville, SC; ten grandchildren an eight great grandchildren Visitation: Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 11:00 am until 11:45 am at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601 Funeral: Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 12:00 noon in the Upstate Greenville Chapel
Lewis Thompson of 6 Spencer St. Greenville, SC of died Wednesday April 6, 2022 at Prisma GHS. Surviving are two daughters Shamilah Thompson of Greenville,SC and Nalisha Thompson of Savannah,Ga; one son Shamal Thompson of Columbia,SC; two sisters Catherine Jones of the home and Carolyn Thompson of Greenville,SC; three brothers Benjamin Thompson, Jimmy Thompson and Albert Thompson all of Greenville,SC; one grandchild Visitation: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC Funeral: Thursday April 14, 2022 at 3:00pm, in the Upstate - Greenville Chapel
Shirley Jean Floyd Arteaga of 116 Vesta Dr. Greenville, SC died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her residence. Surviving are one daughter; three sisters Agnes Ann Glenn and Virginia Mae Goldsmith both of Greenville, SC and Kathy Floyd of Charlotte, NC; three brothers Charles Floyd of Greenville, SC, Jackie Floyd of Columbia, SC and Robert Floyd of Rock Hill, SC; two grandchildren. The family is at 212 Lownville Ct (Freetown Community) Greenville, SC Visitation: Friday, April 1, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00pm, Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC Funeral: Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greenville Chapel Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC. 29651
Gail Areline Bowen Roberts died Monday,
March 21, 2022 at Prisma(GHS)
Services are complete.
Deacon Morris Drummond of 104 Short St. Wellford, SC died Saturday March 19, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Morris is the son of the late Vernon and Annie Bell Drummond. He was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church Morris was preceded in death by his five brothers Vernor, Edward, Roy Lee, Alfred and Laymon Drummond Surviving are his wife Doris Drummond of the home; four daughters, Judith (Pastor John) Boswell, Melinda Ann (Roger) Lynch, Betty Jean (Curtis) Hughes, and Diane S. Wilkins; three sons Morris (Josephine) Drummond, Jr., Roy Lee (Delores) Drummond and Bobby McDowell; two brothers Cecil (Marie) Drummond and James (Mildred) Drummond; 24 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00pm (Family Gathering from 3:00 -5:00pm) at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Road, Greer, SC
Josephine Wilson Hall of 784 Waterbrook Lane Greer, SC died Tuesday March 8, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Surviving are two daughters Carolyn McDowell of Asheville, NC and Joann Hall of Charlotte, NC; two sons Charles Wilson, SR. of Greer, SC and John W. Hall, Jr of Asheville, NC Visitation: Friday, March 18, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC 29651 Funeral: Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. in the Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer - Chapel
Otis Taylor of 313-A Beatrice Dr. Greenville, SC died February 26,2022 at his residence. Surviving are his wife Alberta Miles Taylor of the home; his son Otis Owens of Greenville, SC; sister Joyce Taylor of Detroit Michigan; brother Charles Taylor of Detroit, Michigan Visitation: Friday, March 4, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC Funeral: Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Mt. View Baptist Church, 111 Cagle St. Greenville, SC Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St, Greer, SC 29651
El Willie Gregory formerly of 211 Austin St. Greer Greer, SC died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Inman Healthcare. Surviving are two daughters Darlene Smith and Barbara McCray both of Greer, SC; one son Benny Gregory of Greenville,SC; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren Visitation: Friday, February 25, 2022 Upstate Family Funeral Services -Greer, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651 Funeral: Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm Upstate Family Funeral Service, 502 Hampton Rd. Greer, SC 29651 Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St. Greer St. 29651
Kimberly Wilson passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital Private services are complete
Marian R. Davis of 345 Five Forks Rd. Simpsonville, SC passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 Private services are complete
Delitha Goodlett of 366 Edwards Road Lyman, SC died January 26, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center Surviving are a daughter Shakneca Flemmings of the home; four sisters Magdalene(Ronald) Byrd of Simpsonville,SC, Phyllis Green and Cynthia Green both of Greer, SC and Jacqueline Green of Greenville,SC; four brothers Roy(Delores) Smith of Greenville,SC, Jimmy Green and Kenneth Green both of Greer,SC and Calvin Smith of Taylors,SC; two grandchildren Visitation Friday, February 4, 2022 from 1:00 until 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Sdevices 502 Hampton Road Greer, SC Funeral; Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Alive Center 1675 JA Brooke Dr., Greer, SC Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St. Greer, SC. 29651
Shirley Jean Mays of 760 S. Liberty St. Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday January 26, 2022 at her residence. Surviving are three daughters, Debora Ann Williams of Pendergrass, Ga. Patricia Ann Mays of Lithonia, Ga. and Latasha Williams of the home; one son Otis Junior Mays of Duncan, SC; two grandchildren an one great grandchild Graveside Service : Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC. 29651
Charles Randolph Billups, 70 of 42 4th St Judson Greenville, SC was born November 16, 1951 and passed away on January 22, 2022 at St. Francis Downtown Greenville, SC Surviving is his brother Willie Billups of the home; a host of nieces nephews an other relatives Visitation: Friday, January 28, 2022 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC Funeral : Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Upstate Greenville Chapel Interment: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:00am at Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Rd. , Piedmont, SC 2967
Ruskey Lee Evans of 611 Blackwell Rd. Greer, SC died Monday January 24, 2022 at Pelham Medical Center. Surviving are his mother Frances Evans of Greer, SC; his daughter Leechelle Grady of Moore, SC; sister Mira Hagood of Greer, SC; Timmy Evans of Inman, SC; and one grandchild Visitation: Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 1:00 -5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651 Graveside Service : Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 14050 E. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer, SC 29651
Demetria Elaine Fuller of 6 Arrowood Ct. Mauldin, SC died January 19, 2022 at Prisma GMH. Surviving are her father, Donald Fuller and daughter Chelsea Fuller of the home and brother Derrick Fuller of Mauldin, SC Visitation : Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC Funeral: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Upstate Greenville Chapel Burial : Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1655 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673
Samuel Major Foster of 667 Rutherford Rd., Greenville, SC died Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Surviving are his daughter Letresa Thompson of Greenville,SC; two sons Joseph and Jaseph (Stacy) Foster both of Greenville, SC; eight grandchild and six great grandchildren
Visitation: Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 3:00 - 4:00pm at Renfrew Baptist Church 951 Greer Hwy. Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Service: Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Renfrew Church
Anthony Tyrone Miller of 801 S. Main St. Greer, SC died January 10, 2022 at his residence.
Surviving are his mother Mary Downs Miller of the home; one son Antonio (Christy) Miller of Charleston, SC; stepson Janay Huggins of Fayetteville, NC; two step daughters Yentl and Ola Huggins of Greer, SC; sister Stephanie Downs of Greer, SC; brother Norman Miller of Greer, SC nine grandchildren and three great grands
Visitation: Thursday, January 20, 2022, Upstate Family Funeral Services, 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651
Funeral: Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 201 Jordan Rd. Lyman, SC 29365
Burial: Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Aaron Garrison of 109 Scott St. Greenville, SC died Saturday January 8, 2022 at his residence. Surviving are five daughters Adrienne Ladson, Latoya Lee, and Deidre Gordon all of Greenville, SC,Dominique(Nathaniel)Frazier of Simpson, SC and Latonya Hunt of Greer,SC ; Anna Garrison of Greenville,SC,Teresa(Eddie)Floyd of Easley,SC, and Jennifer(David)Henderson of Mauldin,SC; three brothers James(Brenda) of Travelers Rest, SC, Glenn(Vanessa)Garrison of Taylors, SC and Michael (Janice) Garrison of Greenville,SC; 13 grandchildren.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 1:00- 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC
Funeral:Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 3:00pm at Upstate-Greenville Chapel
Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St, Greer, SC 29651
Kathy D. Hill Garlington of 28 Dale Dr. Greenville, SC died Thursday January 6, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital - Downtown.
Surviving are her husband Johnny Garlington of the home; two sisters Vicky Terrell and Jackie (Bobby) Brown of Greenville, SC; two brothers William Hill, Jr. and James Hill of Greenville, SC; a great aunt Martha Perkins of Greenville, SC
Visitation: Saturday January 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC
Funeral: Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 in the Upstate - Greenville Chapel.
Burial: Golden View Baptist Church 400 Boyd St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644
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Kathy’s funeral will be for “Family/Program Participants Only”!
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Joshua Adair Foster of 210 Fleetwood Dr., Greenville, SC died December 22, 2021
at his residence. Surviving are his wife Teresa Brown Foster of Gainesville, Fla., mother Martha Jane McIntosh of Greenville, SC; son Caden Adair Foster of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Amanda Lee Foster of Greenville, SC
Visitation: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601
Funeral: Thursday December 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Greenville Chapel
Steven Chadwick Adams of 477 Edwards Road Travelers Rest, SC died Saturday December 18,2021 at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
Surviving are his mother Mary C. Adams of the home; his ex-wife Tailisha Reeder of Taylor's, SC; daughter Shakeitra Adams an adopted daughter Lori Thomas both of Taylors, SC; a son Gaston Adams of Taylors, SC; two brothers, Zachary S. Adams and Stoney D. Adams of the home; eight grandchildren
Visitation: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00, Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd., Greer, SC 29651
Funeral: Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Golden Grove Baptist Church 349 Goodwin Bridge Rd., Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Burial: Golden Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Charles Lewis 304 Athens Street Travelers Rest Passed away January 5th at home. Private arrangements were made by the family
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