Life Tributes
Joyce Patricia Arnold
October 1, 2022
Joyce Patricia Arnold, at the age of 66, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on October 1, 2022, after a long-fought battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Joyce was born on February 21st, 1956 to Richard and Ruth Arnold in Rochester, New York. After graduating from MCC, she went on to have a long career running the medical records department at the Rochester...
Gwendolyn Diane Matthews
September 30, 2022
Gwendolyn Diane Matthews, age 62, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away after a well lived life. This September 30, 2022, Gwendolyn took her final breath surrounded by her loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents: Fred Fulbright and Martha Craft; sons: Gregory Lynn Good and Gregory Hersey Good; brother: Randy Chastain. She is survived by her husband Vincent Matthews;...
Keith Knight
September 30, 2022
Keith Knight was born November 19th, 1934 in Kingston Jamaica to Maude Brown and Minion Knight. He was a man of great dignity and unbending principles. He cared for others and was protective to not just his family but even strangers in need. He was a blunt straightforward man that spoke his mind and had a big healthy love for...
Nancy Gravett
September 30, 2022
Nancy Gravett, 85, of Greenville, passed away on September 30, 2022. Born in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Don Webster Meredith and Gladys Mary Schief. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Gravett, two children; Shella Columbia, and Brady Gravett. She is also survived by four grandchildren.
Richard Giles Laurens Jr.
September 30, 2022
Richard “Rick” Giles Laurens, Jr., a South Carolina native and longtime resident of the upstate, died unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 at the age of 70 at his home in Easley, SC. Rick was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 24, 1951, to Jane and Dick Laurens. He graduated from Greer High School in 1969, where he proudly served as...
Barbara Ann Waldner
September 30, 2022
Barbara Ann Waldner, 70, of Greenville, passed away on September 30, 2022. She was the daughter of John Riley Jones and Louise Willie Spearman, born in Greenville, SC, on July 20, 1952. Barbara is survived by her son Justin Waldner, sister Annie Ruth Lahaye, brother Michael Jones, and grandchild Cameron. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Waldner....
Kurt Richard Wacenske
September 30, 2022
Kurt Richard Wacenske was born on January 21, 1965, to Richard and Sharon Wacenske. He attended Webster, NY schools from kindergarten through graduation in 1983. He was recognized for his athletic abilities throughout his high school career. He played baseball, basketball, and soccer and was even selected to the varsity soccer team as a sophomore because of his talent. He...
John Bullock
September 29, 2022
John Bullock, 79, of Marietta, SC, passed away on September 29, 2022. A full obituary will be placed at a later date.
Dennis Odell Scarborough
September 29, 2022
Dennis Odell Scarborough, age 83, of Greenville, South Carolina, went to be with the lord on September 29, 2022. He was the son of the late O'dell Scarborough and Ione Hix Scarborough. Dennis was an extremely private person all throughout his life. There will be no services held. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Alisha Lorraine Thomas
September 29, 2022
Alisha Lorraine Thomas, 38, of Williamston, passed away on September 29, 2022. Born in Rock Hill, SC she was the daughter of the late Ronnie Thomas and Gina McKinney Thomas. Survivors include four daughters: Lauren Renee, Ronny Brooke, Lacey Lee and Lillie Lee, and a step-son, Zachary Lee. Other survivors include her spouse, Andy Lee, a brother, Bryan Dale, and...
Thelma Fowler Neild
September 29, 2022
Thelma Fowler Neild, 92, of Taylors, SC, passed away on September 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Agnes Fower, born in Greenville, SC, on November 29, 1929. Thelma is survived in death by her children Chris Neild and Sharon Neild. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Neild, her parents, and her brother...
Betty Jean Poole
September 28, 2022
Betty Jean Poole, 84, of Greer, SC, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel Reese, born in Greer, SC, on December 12, 1937. Betty is survived by her husband Paul Poole, daughter Deana Dillard (Tom), grandchildren: Matt Dillard (Liza), James Dillard ( Haley), Rebecca Hayes (Noah), and great-grandchild Austin Dillard. She...
James Frederick Hart
September 28, 2022
James Frederick Hart of Spartanburg, SC passed away on September 28, 2022. He is survived by his son, Scottie Lee Hart, also of Spartanburg; his brother Terry Hart of Spartanburg; his sister Linda Nichols of Spartanburg; and Claudette McKinney (Larry) of Brownwood, TX. James was a loving and supportive father. He loved animals and he loved nature. He particularly loved...
Terri-Ann Gallo
September 27, 2022
Terri-Ann Gallo, 62, of Columbus, NC, passed away on September 27, 2022. She was the daughter of Edward and Beverlee Smith, born in Miami, FL, on July 31, 1960. Terri-Ann is survived by her daughter Alexandra Mandy. She retired after forty years as a director of sales and marketing in the hotel industry. Terri-Ann enjoyed taking care of her pets...
Thomas Collier
September 26, 2022
Thomas Collier of Greenville SC passed away on September 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Collier. Thomas is survived by his wife, Kim Collier; his two sons Brandon Collier and Brandon Shealy; his father Thomas B. Collier; and his brother David Collier and family. Thomas was a truck driver for almost his entire working career....
Sandra Michelle Barringer
September 26, 2022
Sandra Michelle Barringer (Pittman), 44, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. Sandra was born on August 4, 1978, to the late Betty Jean Arnold and Charles “Rick” Pittman in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the second daughter born to the couple. Sandra married Robby Guthke in 1995 and together they had a son, Bradley Montana Guthke. Sandra and Jason Barringer...
Virginia Ann George
September 26, 2022
Virginia "Ann" George, 74, of Piedmont, SC widow of Jimmie George, passed away September 26, 2022. Survivors include her Daughter, Sonia Lynn Reynolds of Piedmont (Terry), a Grandson, Richard Michael Fortner of Easley (Jennifer), a Grandson, Anthony Cody Reynolds of Greenville, a Granddaughter, Katie LeAnn Gilstrap of Pickens (Cory), a Granddaughter, Lindi Ana Reynolds, and ten great - grandchildren. She...
Joan Arlene Burns
September 25, 2022
Joan Arlene Burns, 76, of Greer, South Carolina passed away, September 25, 2022, at her home. She was born to the late John and Blanche Muttonen, April 24, 1946 in Minot, North Dakota. Joan graduated from Minot High School in 1964 and received a B.A. in Education from Minot State University in 1968. She married the late Oliver Wendell Burns...
Kathleen McCaskill
September 25, 2022
Kathleen McCaskill, 72, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on September 25, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony Brizzi, and the late Rose Orlando born on March 31, 1950. A full obituary will be placed at a later date.
Gerald Walter Brown
September 25, 2022
Gerald Walter Brown Gerald Brown, 80 of Greer passed away at his home, Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by his children. Gerald had many nicknames but Papa and Big G was his favorite. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He loved God, his family, trucking and playing his guitars. “Thank you Papa” for being the...
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