Life Tributes

June Watson Wicker

June Watson Wicker

August 20, 2025

June Watson Wicker, known affectionately as Watson by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the age of 86 in Clinton, South Carolina. Born on June 19, 1939, in Newberry, South Carolina, Watson was a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and the joy he found in simple pleasures.Watson was a proud graduate...

Anita Gather Duncan

Anita Gather Duncan

June 27, 2025

With heavy yet peaceful hearts we announce the passing of Anita Gather Duncan, 89, of Charleston, SC, on June 27, 2025.

Anita was born on January 15, 1936, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to parents Ralph and Jackie Gather, the youngest of three girls. After her father’s passing, when Anita was just three years old, her mother moved the family to...

Virgel Bobby Allen

Virgel Bobby Allen

August 19, 2025

Virgel "Bobby" Allen, a cherished pillar of the Greenville community, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in his hometown of Greenville, SC, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 3, 1941, to the late Marie and Samuel Allen, Bobby's life was a testament to his enduring faith, his love for his family, and his dedication to...

Brian Lupton

Brian Lupton

July 25, 2025

Brian Lupton, known by his family and friends as "Nick" a man known for his loving nature, friendly demeanor, and infectious humor, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on November 13, 1965, in Long Beach, CA, Nick's life was a tapestry of dedication, joy, and music that touched the hearts of all who knew him.Nick graduated...

Carol Ann Starrett

Carol Ann Starrett

July 9, 2025

Carol Ann Starrett (née Roberts), 71, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Born on Christmas Day in 1953 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Carol brought light, strength, and candor to everyone who knew her.

She was a devoted wife, a fiercely loving mother to two sons, and a cherished daughter and sister.

Carol was married to her loving and...

Gail Hipp Kendall

Gail Hipp Kendall

July 30, 2025

Gail Hipp Kendall passed away on July 30, 2025 after living a full, independent 94 years. Full of love and joie de vivre, she touched the lives of all who knew her. She lived her faith and was a source of guidance, joy, fun and wisdom for all who shared time with her. She loved people, cooking, and animals, particularly...

Flora Delaine Oxentine

Flora Delaine Oxentine

August 20, 2025

Flora Delaine Oxentine, affectionately known as Delaine to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the age of 75, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on August 13, 1950, Delaine's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, her generosity, and her dedication to caring for others.Delaine's early years in Travelers Rest laid the foundation for...

Sarah Jennings Hawkins

Sarah Jennings Hawkins

August 20, 2025

Sarah Jennings Hawkins, 87, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 in Travelers Rest, SC. Sarah was born on December 16, 1937 in Greenville, SC. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1955 and graduated from Greenville General Hospital School for Nurses in 1959. Also in 1959, she married Charles Hawkins. They had two children, and eventually settled in Vienna,...

Joshua Damien Peake

Joshua Damien Peake

August 20, 2025

Joshua Damien Peake, affectionately known as "P" to his friends and family, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on October 22, 1979, in Clinton, South Carolina, Joshua's life was one marked by laughter, wisdom, and an unwavering sense of friendship.Joshua's early years in Clinton laid the foundation for a life full of joy and...

Dennis R. Killingsworth

Dennis R. Killingsworth

August 18, 2025

Dennis R. Killingsworth, affectionately known to all as Randy Jackson aka Candy Randy, departed this life on August 18, 2025, at the age of 65, in his hometown of Greenville, SC, where he was also born on December 18, 1959. His passing marks the end of a life lived with an infectious sense of humor, a spirit of adventure, and...

Charles Douglas Hart

Charles Douglas Hart

August 18, 2025

Charles Douglas "Charley" Hart, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 71. Born on January 7, 1954, in Greer, SC, to Charles and the late Hazel Hart. Also, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ree Hart and a nephew, Brian Hall.His memory will be cherished by...

Lorretta DeArruda

Lorretta DeArruda

August 17, 2025

Lorretta DeArruda (née Novak), age 89, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Born on February 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Novak and the late Alice Novak née Casey. Lorretta lived a long and full life marked by warmth, creativity, and devotion to those around her. She was known for her loving nature,...

Sonja Regina "Regie" Thompson

Sonja Regina "Regie" Thompson

August 17, 2025

Sonja Regina Thompson, affectionately known as Regie to her friends and family, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Powdersville, SC, at the age of 76. Born on March 5, 1949, in Greenville, SC, Regie lived a life marked by laughter, adventure, and an unwavering spirit of courage.

Regie's early years were spent in the town of her birth, where she...

Jason Tolly Sanders

Jason Tolly Sanders

August 17, 2025

Jason Tolly Sanders [August 12, 1974- August 17, 2025] of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina passed swiftly and peacefully after a brief illness. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susie Martin. He is survived by children; Jessica Hogan (Olivia), Tori Rozler (Kelsey), Brian Burpee, Madelynn Martin, Charlotte Gunter, and three year old Jake Sanders, three grandchildren; Scarlett Pollard, Ivy Pollard, and...

Ann Bankhead

Ann Bankhead

August 15, 2025

Ann Bankead, 82, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Ann is survived by her daughters, Porsche Faile (Mark) and Sonya Fore. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Payne Kerns, Mary Elise Greenway (Drew) and R.E. Fore. She is also survived by a great granddaughter Perrin Rose Greenway. Ann is predeceased by her parents Mary Lou Quinn and Samuel...

Sue Burkhart

Sue Burkhart

August 15, 2025

Sue Burkhart, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 70. Born on November 9, 1954, in Anderson, SC, Sue's life was a testament to the power of generosity.

Sue's early years in Greenville laid the foundation for a life characterized by caring for others. Her career was a reflection...

William Chase Borden

William Chase Borden

August 15, 2025

William Chase Borden, known affectionately as Chase to his friends and family, passed away on August 15, 2025, in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Born on February 15, 1984, also in Greenville, Chase's life was a testament to the love and bonds of family, the joy of fatherhood, and the pursuit of passions that make life vibrant.Chase was the...

Evans James Fowlkes

Evans James Fowlkes

August 14, 2025

Evans James Fowlkes, 69, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister Debra Miller and her husband Vernon on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Born on January 11, 1956, in the state of Washington, Evans had a lifelong love for vintage toy collecting and the thrill of metal detecting. A man of deep faith, he loved God...

Vicki Mitchell Wallace

Vicki Mitchell Wallace

August 14, 2025

Vicki Mitchell Wallace, a beacon of faith and joy, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 67, in Simpsonville, SC. Born on September 20, 1957, in Greenville, SC, Vicki's life was a testament to her unwavering optimism and spirited nature.Vicki's journey began as a cherished daughter in Greenville, where she cultivated a life-long love for her community...