Life Tributes

Ben Allen Justice

Ben Allen Justice

October 19, 2022

Ben Allen Justice, 62, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Greenville Memorial. Ben was born July 24, 1960, in Canton, NC. Ben graduated from Pisgah High School in 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carl and Mary Ann Hicks Justice, and sisters: Jewel Putnam, Wilma Jean Bennett, and Betty Santos. Ben...

Richard A Derr Jr

Richard A Derr Jr

October 19, 2022

Richard A. Derr Jr., 71, passed away on October 19, 2022, at his home in Taylors, South Carolina after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in Portville, New York before moving to Middlebury, Connecticut with his family in 1967. He lived in Bethlehem, Connecticut with his wife and children for 30...

Dorothy Mary Walton "Dollie"

Dorothy Mary Walton "Dollie"

October 18, 2022

Dorothy "Dollie" Mary Walton , 72, beloved wife of Lynn Walton , passed away Tuesday October 18, 2022 at Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Baltimore, Md, she was the daughter of the late Andrew & Dorothy Horwath. Dollie was of the Presbyterian faith. She loved the Lord and her family. She touched many lives during her 72 years. Her sweet...

Patricia Fortner

Patricia Fortner

October 18, 2022

Patricia Fortner, 71, of Easley, SC, passed away on October 18, 2022. Full obituary to be placed at a later date.

Lisa Sedgley Smith

Lisa Sedgley Smith

October 18, 2022

Lisa Sedgley Smith, 57 of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Born, on March 5, 1965, in Melbourne FL passed away on October 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband Mark Smith and two children: Joshua Smith and Megan Smith; Mother: Cheryl Sedgley of Greenville, SC; sisters: Laurie Vogel (Mike) of Simpsonville and Suzanne Haynes (Todd) of Easley; and several nieces...

Jeriann Fisher

Jeriann Fisher

October 18, 2022

March 27, 1946 — October 18, 2022 Jeriann Fisher passed away at her home in Greer, South Carolina at the age of 76 on Oct. 18, 2022. Her family and friends are saddened by her passing. Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma during the boom of the post-war era, Jeriann (or Jeri) spent her early years growing up on the sprawling plains...

Harry Wheeler

Harry Wheeler

October 17, 2022

Harry Wheeler, 85, of Greenville, SC, passed away on October 17, 2022. Full obituary will be placed at a later date.

Bennie Lee Nix

Bennie Lee Nix

October 17, 2022

Bennie Lee Nix,63, of Enoree, passed away on Monday October 17th, 2022. He was the son of the late Paul and Juanita Nix .Surviving are two sisters of Enoree; Debra Walz, and Stella Strickland, one brother, Paul Nix, of Buffalo, SC. Bennie was known as the taxi man of Enoree he had a big heart and was loved by many....

Bernard (Brad) Wiltse Barnett III

Bernard (Brad) Wiltse Barnett III

October 17, 2022

Bernard Wiltse Barnett III (Brad) of Inman, SC passed away peacefully on October 17th, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC after an extended illness. Brad was born in Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County) to Ann Mae Bradshaw and Bernard Wiltse Barnett II. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, June White Barnett. A son, Bernard Wiltse...

Gladys S. Kuester

Gladys S. Kuester

October 17, 2022

Gladys S. Kuester, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on October 17, 2022. She was the daughter of Pliny Shropshier and Beulah Hughes, born in Spartanburg, SC, on June 29, 1930. Full obituary will be placed at a later date.

Frances Kathleen Thompson

Frances Kathleen Thompson

October 17, 2022

Frances Kathleen Thompson, 87, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on October 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the David H. Sloan and Elizabeth K. Campbell. Frances is survived by her husband James H. Thompson; daughter: Amy Thompson, of Spartanburg; sons: David Thompson (Denise) of Florida, and Andy (Elane) of Spartanburg; grandchildren: Robert Martinez, Crystal Bender, and Ashley Thompson;...

Diane Elizabeth Ford

Diane Elizabeth Ford

October 17, 2022

Diane Elizabeth Ford, 62, of Greenville, SC, passed away on October 17, 2022. She was the daughter of Frank Mitchell and Julia E Murphy, born in Greenville, SC, on October 19, 1960. Diane is survived by her children Jacob R Collier and Christian Ford, siblings: Frank, Danny, and Mitchell, and five grandchildren. She will greatly be missed and loved by...

James Edwin Willcox

James Edwin Willcox

October 17, 2022

James E. Willcox died on October 17, 2022, in Greenville, South Carolina. He and Anne E. Berkemeier married in Piqua, Ohio in 1970, and Anne lives in Greenville, South Carolina.  Jim is survived by four children and six grandchildren.  Children are Nathanial (Jennifer) Willcox of Charleston, South Carolina; Dr. Emily (Gregory) Michaels of Greenville, South Carolina; Thomas Willcox of Asheville,...

Sandra "Nanny" Pilgrim

Sandra "Nanny" Pilgrim

October 16, 2022

Sandra Patricia Pilgrim "Nanny" passed away at age 73 in Greenville, South Carolina. She is survived by her daughters Victoria Lynn (Charles) Fox, Melissa Earline Johnson and her bonus daughters Candida (Ruben) Watford, Penny Pilgrim and Candace Leigh Woodruff. Her grandchildren Ashley Marie (Nick) Simmons, Miranda Marlene (Matthew) Roberts, Kaitlyn (Josh) Dunn, Rylan, Raiden and Roman Redding, Kristen Aleigha Woodruff,...

Eddie Lynn Armsteardt

Eddie Lynn Armsteardt

October 16, 2022

Eddie Lynn Armsteardt, 70, of Inman, SC, passed away on October 16, 2022. He was the son of James and Edith Armsteardt, born in Michigan, on March 5, 2022. Full obituary will be placed at a later date.

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...