Life Tributes
Roger A Bieryta
March 27, 2022
Roger A. Bieryta, of Greer SC, passed away on Sunday, March 27th, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joanna M. Bieryta; son Marc Bieryta; granddaughter Melanie Bieryta; two nephews, Andrew Kaplinski and Daniel Kaplinski; and sister-in-law Margaret Kaplinski. Roger was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He proudly served his country as...
Johnny Harris
March 27, 2022
Johnny Steve Harris, 74, of Greenville, SC, passed away on March 27, 2022. He was the son of the late Fred Harris and the late Elsie Freeman, born in Spartanburg, SC, on October 15, 1947. Johnny was survived by his beloved wife Carolyn Kay Kowalewski Harris; daughter Bonnie Jean Harris Malone (Michael Pittman); siblings Jackie Ray Harris and Barbara Jean...
Gary Joe Wilburn
March 27, 2022
Gary Joe Wilburn, 60, of Greenville, passed away on March 27, 2022. Born in Greenville, he was the son of Bill Patterson and Frances P. Patterson. Survivors include his two nieces, Donna Sue Ross, and Edna Ross, one nephew, Phillip Ross, a special friend, Susan Morgan, two great nieces, Joye Ross, and Serenity Henderson. Gary was predeceased by his sisters,...
Sara Marie Cummings
March 26, 2022
Sara Marie Cummings, 40, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. A native of Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of John Marvin Cummings, Sr. and Kimberley Fendley Cummings. Sara enjoyed her job at the Starbucks on Augusta and Farris. When not working, she loved spending time with her son, Zane, going to the movies or swimming. She...
Christopher Doyle Browning
March 25, 2022
Christopher Doyle Browning, 17, the bravest young man we were blessed to know., passed away peacefully at his home in Williamston on Friday, March 25, 2022. Christopher is survived by his loving parents, Chris and Iris Fogle Browning, of the home and his older brother, Kaden Browning, of Anderson. Christopher was born with an underdeveloped heart, but he spent seventeen...
Robert G. Maxfield
March 25, 2022
Robert George Maxfield, 69, of Greenville, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away on March 25, 2022. Born in New Hampshire he was the son of the late Christina Hussey and George Maxfield. Survivors include his children; Mark (Denise) Maxfield, Jason (Tracey), Joel Moulton, and Michelle Maxfield, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren other survivors include a sister, Pam and two brothers;...
James "Jimmy" Eugene Cohen
March 22, 2022
James “Jimmy” Eugene Cohen, 63, of Greer, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2022. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Charlotte Chavis Cohen, brother Michael (Judean] Cohen, stepdaughter, Kerrie (Michael) McClain and loving grandchildren, Kaysen, Maddox and Tenley. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Eugene and...
Jerry Hamilton Gass
March 22, 2022
Jerry Hamilton Gass left this earth for his heavenly home on March 22, 2022. Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara; and three children, Lou Ann Keiser (Roy), David Gass (Sylvia), and Ruth Dechant. There are seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Jerry was born in Knoxville, TN on September 18, 1934. He grew up on a small farm...
Freida Atkins Belk
March 22, 2022
Freida Atkins Belk, 80, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. A native of Campobello, she was the only child of the late Fred D. and Nellie Burns Atkins. She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed reading, bargain hunting and antiquing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Belk...
Michael Shane Beattie
March 21, 2022
Michael Shane Beattie, 51, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. A native of Greenville, SC, he was the son of Allen Douglas Beattie, Sr. and Polly Ann Ward Beattie. He enjoyed wrestling and cross stitch. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lowe Beattie; mother, Polly Beattie; siblings, Allen...
Charolette Ann Giampino
March 20, 2022
Charolette Ann Giampino, 84, was welcomed home on March 20, 2022, with her daughter by her side. Charolette was born on January 10, 1938, in Newark, NJ to Charles Ziegler Sr. and Elizabeth Ziegler (nee Hoffman). She married Alfred L. Green and they had 3 children together and later remarried to Raymond H. Giampino who preceded her in death in...
Thomas Samuel Bentley Sr.
March 19, 2022
Thomas Samuel Bentley, Sr. Greenville, S.C. – Thomas S. Bentley, Sr., age 78, died in his home surrounded by his family and his beloved pets on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Tom, as he was known to his friends, was a decorated USAF Vietnam veteran. His ribbon rack includes an expert marksmanship ribbon, a good conduct ribbon, outstanding unit ribbon, as...
Doyle Rogers Griffin
March 19, 2022
Mr. Doyle Rogers Griffin, 82, of Anderson has passed on to his heavenly home to join his wife Carolyn, his mother Sybil Griffin Burdette, his father Kirby Dennis Griffin, his "Pop" Willie Burdette, brothers Dennis Larry* and Jimmy and grandson Christopher. He is survived by a son, Danny Griffin, of Bridge City TX, and two daughters, Donna Griffin of Slabtown...
Thomas E. Bright
March 18, 2022
Thomas E. Bright, 57, of Liberty, passed away on March 18, 2022. Born in Greenville but raised in Clinton, SC he was the son of the late Walter Bright and Jolene Bright, Mrs. Wilma Church also helped raise Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Brandy Lanclos, his children: Chad Alexander, Casi Davis, Courtney Lanclos, Nikki Wilson, Alexis Wilson, Brooklyn Evans, Zachery...
Catherine Lynn Case
March 18, 2022
Catherine Lynn Case (Cathy), 48, of Laurens, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022. Born in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Blanche Holcombe. She attended Southside High School and The University of South Carolina, Upstate. Cathy was free-spirited and loved her family, baking, animals, anything Disney and Peanuts. She especially enjoyed spending time with...
Barbara Jean Miller
March 18, 2022
Barbara Jean Miller, 75, of Piedmont SC passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 18th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Lois Yates of Greenville SC. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Teresa (John), and Tammy (Chris); one son, Joey (Angela); her brother, Roy Yates; one very special nephew, Jacob; two nieces, Dana...
Rev John Lee Tipton
March 18, 2022
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7–8) John Lee Tipton of...
Barbara McCray Boone
March 18, 2022
Barbara Ellen McCray Boone, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 at The Woodlands at Furman. Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on June 14, 1933 to Elwin E. and Doris Husted McCray, Barbara spent her formative years in New Concord, Ohio, and East Lansing, Michigan. In adulthood, she lived in Cleveland, Ohio and Charlotte, North Carolina before moving...
Karl Pedersen
March 18, 2022
Karl Pedersen, 86, of Greenwood, SC went to be with the Lord on March 18th while his daughter was by his side. He was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Karl and Marie Pedersen. His beloved wife, Barbara passed in January 2021. He leaves behind 4 children, Katherine Hawkes and her spouse, Paul, of Greenwood, SC; Karl Jr. and...
Mark Dodd
March 18, 2022
Mark Dodd, 59, of Greenville, SC passed away on March 18, 2022, after an accident involving a traumatic brain injury. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his loss. Mark was born on November 10, 1962, to Connie & Diana Dodd in Chattanooga, Tn. Mark attended Berea High School. He was employed at PP&S for many years. He loved...