Life Tributes

James Ellis III

James Ellis III

October 16, 2022

James Ellis III, 64, of Greenville, SC, passed away on October 16, 2022. He was the son of James Vincent Ellis, Jr and Mary Ann Jackson, born in Germany, on February 4, 1957. Full obituary will be placed at a later date.

John Michael Phillips III

John Michael Phillips III

October 15, 2022

John Michael Phillips III, 74, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born in Miami, Florida on October 19, 1947. He was the son of John Michael Phillips II and Virginia Williams. John is survived by his wife, of 17 years, Penny Phillips; three children: John Michael Phillips IV (Jennifer), Julie Hayes (Kevin), and Maureen...

Karen Burnette

Karen Burnette

October 14, 2022

Karen Burnette, 75, of Piedmont, SC, passed away on October 14, 2022. A full obituary will be placed at a later date.

Carolyn Garrison Mofford

Carolyn Garrison Mofford

October 14, 2022

GREENVILLE - Carolyn Garrison Mofford, 78, passed away on October 14, at River Falls Rehab in Marietta, SC. She attended Slater-Marietta High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Garrison, Sr., Kathryn Garrison and her sister, Linda McGarity. Carolyn is survived by her brother, James Garrison, Jr. Remembrances will be private.

Judy Lee DePriester

Judy Lee DePriester

October 14, 2022

Judy DePriester, 84, wife of Jack DePriester, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Greenville, South Carolina. Judy was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie Wright and born on March 14, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1961 with a B.S. in Nursing. She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse. Judy...

Barbara Wendt

Barbara Wendt

October 14, 2022

Barbara Wendt, 91, of Easley, SC, passed away on October 14, 2022. A full obituary will be placed at a later date.

Elizabeth "Beth" Way English

Elizabeth "Beth" Way English

October 13, 2022

Elizabeth (Beth) Way English On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Beth English ended her courageous and brave four-year battle with breast cancer. Beth was born on U.S. Naval Base: Argentia in Newfoundland, Canada in 1957 to Sarah Jamison “Betty” Way and Dr. G.S. Way, Jr. of Summerville, South Carolina. Raised in the Summerville community, she attended Summerville High School, and there,...

Shirley H. Shirley

Shirley H. Shirley

October 13, 2022

Shirley H. Shirley, 86, devoted daughter, wife and mother went home to her precious Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born January 15, 1936 in Inman, SC to the late Alfred and Jennie Hipp. She was the beloved wife of the late James W. Shirley, Sr. of Lexington, SC. Shirley is survived by her sons, David...

Jerrel DaVarius Thomas

Jerrel DaVarius Thomas

October 13, 2022

Jerrel DaVarius Thomas went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Taliyah Thomas; his wife, Samantha Thomas; his mother, Kathleen Beasley; his sisters, Jelisa Llawan Beasley and Janay Urice Beasley; his nephews, Terrance Williams Jr., Nyjah Williams, and Gabriel Vereen; and his Godparents Vardrey Freeman and Loretta Freeman. Jerrel was...

Betty Ann Ryberg Shurley

Betty Ann Ryberg Shurley

October 12, 2022

Betty Ann (Ryberg) Shurley, 80, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2022. Betty grew up in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late Sigurd and Alice Ryberg, and sister to the late Vera Ryberg Justason. She met her husband, the late Bill Shurley, at a dance at Otis Air Force Base, and from there went on to have many adventures and...

Emily W. Phillips

Emily W. Phillips

October 11, 2022

Emily W. Phillips, 92, of Greenville, SC passed away October 11, 2022, at The Gables on Pelham care home. Emily was born in Paducah, KY on July 12, 1930, to the late Elijah Kenneth Wolfe and Ida Mabel Thomas Wolfe. Emily was a graduate of Augusta Tilghman High School, Paducah, KY in 1949. She also studied nursing at Norton Memorial...

Delottie White Smallwood

Delottie White Smallwood

October 11, 2022

Delottie White Smallwood, age 74, of 909 Highway 8 East, South Carolina, passed away at home on October 11, 2022, after a well lived life. She was the daughter of the late Broadus Clyde and Ruth Traynham White. Delottie was predeceased by her spouse Roger Dale Smallwood; son: Chris Smallwood; and brother: Tom White. She is survived by her daughter:...

Ivan Ward Hamby

Ivan Ward Hamby

October 10, 2022

On October 10, 2022, heaven gained another angel when Ivan Hamby Sr., 73, passed away peacefully at home alongside his family. Ivan Hamby Sr. leaves to cherish fond memories with his four children: Ivan Hamby Jr., Julie Hamby, Jamie Hamby, and Tabitha Hamby; two step kids, and a daughter-in-law: Tricia Hamby. He was the brother of two sisters and five...

Cynthia Marie Harmon Reynolds

Cynthia Marie Harmon Reynolds

October 10, 2022

Cynthia Marie (Harmon) Reynolds, a long-time resident of South Carolina, died suddenly Monday, October 10th,2022 at Southpointe Healthcare and rehabilitation. She was born March 27th,1953 to the late Charles P. Harmon and the late Annette (Morin) Harmon in Fort Benning Georgia. She was also proceeded in death by her sister Rita (Morin) Gardner and brother Allen Harmon. Cynthia is survived...

Cory Scott Habeck

Cory Scott Habeck

October 9, 2022

Cory Scott Habeck, 46, of Wellford, SC, passed away on November 9, 2022. He was the son of Raymond Louis Habeck and Darla Griggs, born in Amherst, OH, on June 15, 1976. Cory is survived by his mother Darla Griggs; children: Taylor Habeck and Savann Habeck; and siblings Jason Habeck and Sharon West. He was self-employed working in construction. Cory...

David L. Davis

David L. Davis

October 9, 2022

David L Davis was 82 years old. He died peacefully in his sleep Sunday October 9, 2022. Born in Greenville County on June 4th 1940. A son of the late Pinkney Poole and Sara Foster Davis. He was an Army veteran and was President of Southeastern Electric Distributors Inc. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Julia Davis. He...

Diana Rance Gosnell

Diana Rance Gosnell

October 9, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Diana, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend on October 9, 2022. She left us peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Landrum, South Carolina at age 62. Born in Evreux, France she was the child of a military family that moved often when she was young. She was the...

William A. Dallman

William A. Dallman

October 8, 2022

William A. Dallman, 92, of Taylors, was called to his eternal home by his Lord on October 8, 2022. He is survived by two granddaughters: Roseann Humenanski and Samantha McGuire and by his very very dear friends, Nancy Nix of Taylors and her daughter, Angel Vatakis, of Greer. He was predeceased by is parents the Reverend and Mrs. William H....

Franklyn Earl Chapman

Franklyn Earl Chapman

October 8, 2022

Franklyn Earl Chapman, 74, of Greer, passed away on October 8, 2022. Born in Niagara Fall, NY. he was the son of Clair Charles Chapman and Helen Mary Hanson. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home, his children: Franklyn, Steven and Jason, he is also survived by nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by several siblings. He was of the...

Cletus Mitchell Bayne

Cletus Mitchell Bayne

October 8, 2022

Cletus Mitchell Bayne, born to Praylo and Eunice Messer Bayne on April 28th, 1940 passed into Heaven on Saturday, October 8, 2022 after a brief illness. He was suddenly taken into glory while sleeping. Praise God who is full of mercy. His loved ones are a son, Glenn Bayne and wife Krystal of Travelers Rest. A daughter Kelli Powell of...