Life Tributes

Dustin Wayne Martin

Dustin Wayne Martin

January 26, 2022

Dustin Wayne Martin went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday January 26, 2022. Dustin was employed by Ellason Tree Service Simpsonville. Born in Greenville he was the son of Sonya Wilson of Pelzer, SC and Larry Wayne and Gail Martin of Greenville, SC. Surviving also are brother Robbie Black wife Nolanna Williamston, SC their children Robert Jr, Braylen,...

Anna Louise Vandergriff

Anna Louise Vandergriff

January 26, 2022

Anna Louise Vandergriff, devoted Jehovah’s Witness, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born to John and Lucille Huffaker on November 23, 1923, in Frankfort, KY. Anna was blessed in this life to watch her family expand from her own seven children to include 25 grandchildren,...

Lora Jane Harrison

Lora Jane Harrison

January 25, 2022

Lora Jane Harrison, 62, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. A native of Laurens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Frances Bell Hayes Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Junior, Charles and Ruth. She is survived by her stepfather, Adger McAllister; 7 siblings; daughters, Bridgett...

Christina Smalley

Christina Smalley

January 25, 2022

Christina Smalley, age 54, passed away on January 25th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Christina was born on December 10th in Greenville SC to Merrill Wayne Gentry and Deborah Stepp Henry. She graduated from Travelers Rest High School in 1985 and went on to do many amazing things. She was a caring wife and loving mother who spent her life...

Karen Taylor Lockamy

Karen Taylor Lockamy

January 25, 2022

Karen Taylor Lockamy went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022. She was born in Charleston, WV on October 16, 1945 to Lawson and Reva Taylor. Karen was predeceased by her parents and her spouse, James H. Lockamy, Jr. She is survived by her children, Larry Wickline, Jeff Wickline, Kathy Wickline, Andy Lockamy, and Joshua Wickline;...

Samuel G Reece "Sammy Dale"

Samuel G Reece "Sammy Dale"

January 24, 2022

Samuel G. Reece, son of the late Ethel Carver Reece and Burt Gene Reece passed from his earthly home into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on January 24, 2022. Sam is survived by his loving wife, Donna; daughters, Shelia (Novie) Cleveland, Tamie Sue Reece Olivaris; step children, Teddi (Tony Ellison) Palis, David (Marisa) Dunn, Brandi (Tom) Phillips Grim,...

Gary Durham

Gary Durham

January 24, 2022

On January 24, 2022, Gary Lee Durham, 69, of Easley, left this world for his eternal home. There he was reunited with his parents, Lee and Frances Durham, and his siblings, Ray Durham and Lea Ann Durham. Gary is survived by his wife, Eileen Durham, whom he loved dearly. Eileen affectionately cared for him until the very end. In addition...

Patrick LaVaughn Ramsey

Patrick LaVaughn Ramsey

January 23, 2022

Patrick Lavaughn Ramsey, 74, of Greenville, SC, passed away on January 23, 2022. He was the son of the late Bonson Hood Ramsey and the late Fuschia Pearl Bryan, in Greenville, TN, on February 19, 1947. Patrick is survived by his children: Robert Ramsey (Sarah) and Gabrielle Hernandez ( Alberto Hernandez Jr); sister Joyce Ramsey( Bob Burns) of Asheville. NC;...

Mary Jo Williams Posey

Mary Jo Williams Posey

January 23, 2022

Mary Jo Williams Posey, 65 of West Pelzer, SC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Earl Welborn (Hambone) Williams and Hazel R. Williams. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Louis Dillard. She is survived by a daughter, Kristi Dillard of Weimar, TX. Granddaughters Danielle Keeler of Greenville, SC. Hannah...

Clara Lee Dedmon Shive

Clara Lee Dedmon Shive

January 23, 2022

Clara Lee Dedmon Shive, 96, of Greenville, died Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born in Shelby, North Carolina on January 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Flayvin Sextus Dedmon and Margaret Jane Dedmon. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1943. Clara Lee then graduated from Mars Hill College in 1944 and Meredith College in 1946. She then...

Robert Clinton (Bobby) Thompson

Robert Clinton (Bobby) Thompson

January 21, 2022

Robert Clinton (Bobby) Thompson, 81, died Friday, January 21,2022. He was a son of the late Archie Clinton Thompson and Hazel Mamie Cox Thompson. He was a Navy Veteran, Parker High School and Furman University graduate. Survived by his wife, Fay Campbell Thompson, his children, Scot Thompson (Jodi) and Paige Crumpton. Six grandchildren, Colin (Ashton), Walker (Francis), Caitlyn, Abby (Brandon),...

Dewayne Derrick Martin

Dewayne Derrick Martin

January 21, 2022

Dewayne Derrick Martin was born on May 28, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Earnest Martin Jr, and the late Beatrice Hardy. He was the 5th child of nine children. His sisters, Belinda Martina, and Patricia Caldwell, proceeded him in death. Dewayne received his education in Michigan from Ecorse Public School systems, graduating from Ecorse High School in June...

James Otis Harper

James Otis Harper

January 20, 2022

James Otis Harper Jr. (Jimmy) passed away on January 20th, 2022. He was the son of the late James Otis and Beatrice Brown Harper. James was predeceased by three sisters, Elizabeth Harper, Ann Harper, and Cherry Vonosdal; and two brothers, John Harper Sr. and Wade Harper. He is survived by his daughter, Latosha Eades; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five sisters,...

William D Martin

William D Martin

January 20, 2022

William 'Bill' Martin, 92, beloved husband of Elaine, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born April 25, 1929 in Muscatine, IA, he was a son of the late Joseph Martin and Lois Darting Martin. He had two brothers and eight sisters. Surviving in addition to his wife of 35 years are two sons, Bill Martin, Jr. (Dumisile) and Steve...

Linda Gayle Lark

Linda Gayle Lark

January 19, 2022

Linda Gayle Lark, daughter of the late Esley and Alma Haynes, of Pickens, SC passed away on January 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lark Jr.; her sister, Debra Shelton; and her brother, Randy Haynes. Linda is survived by her four daughters, Carrie Haynes (Gary), Stacey Paschall (Larry), Amanda Pruitt (Adam), Tracey Lark (Scott Griffith);...

Albine Schmitt Horne

Albine Schmitt Horne

January 19, 2022

Albine Horne, 89, of Piedmont, SC, passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born in Germany to the late Ernst Joseph and Ursula Motchenbacher Schmitt. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Glenn Horne. She is survived by her sons, Guenter (Jan), John, Charlie (Mary),...

Victor John Fick

Victor John Fick

January 18, 2022

Victor John Fick, 66, of Easley, SC, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was the son of the late George Joseph Fick and Arlene Marie Martin, in Lake County, IL, born on October 9, 1955. Victor is survived by his mother, daughter Christine Fick, sister Lynn Fick, and grandchildren Nate Fick, Cameron Fick, and Abby James. He is preceded...

Margaret Babb Pearson

Margaret Babb Pearson

January 18, 2022

Margaret Babb Pearson, 86, of Greenville, SC passed away January 18, 2021. A native of Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Ann Williams Babb. She retired from General Electric. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Faye Rodgers, Frances Blair, Clyde Babb, and Cecil Babb. She is survived by...

Phillip "Bud" Hanshaw

Phillip "Bud" Hanshaw

January 18, 2022

Phillip “Bud” Hanshaw, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 in Greenville South Carolina, while surrounded by his wife and children. His health had been in decline for the past several months, but despite being bed ridden for the last six months of his life, he always had a smile for you when you walked into his room....

John William Gardner Jr.

John William Gardner Jr.

January 17, 2022

John William Gardner, Jr. , 78, of Greenville, S.C. died peacefully at home on 1/17/2022, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on August 11, 1943 in Salisbury NC. John grew up with a large extended family of many aunts and uncles, and was especially close with his grandmother, Callie May Thomas. He enjoyed a successful sales career at...