Life Tributes

Sonia Bergan McDuffie

Sonia Bergan McDuffie

June 12, 2025

Sonia McDuffie, age 91, died at home on Thursday, June 12, surrounded by her family.

Born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, on February 21, 1934, Sonia was the first child of Clarence Alfred Bergan and Edna Ness Bergan. When Sonia was eight, the family moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where her father worked for The Manhattan Project.

She attended St. Olaf College in...

Richard "Dickie" Clarence Layton

Richard "Dickie" Clarence Layton

June 12, 2025

Richard Clarence Layton, affectionately known as Dickie to his friends and family, passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 67 in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Born on September 9, 1957, to the late Clarence "Doc" Layton and Nell Bracken Layton, Dickie was a lifelong resident of Greenville, where he was deeply rooted in the community...

Milton B. McCoy

Milton B. McCoy

June 11, 2025

Milton B. "Mac" McCoy, 97, died June 11, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the son of Orion and Lurline McCoy. Born in Charlotte, N.C., September 1, 1927, at an early age Mac and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he eventually met and married the love of his life, Joan Stanford. Mac and Joan were married for...

Keith Allan Clapsaddle

Keith Allan Clapsaddle

June 10, 2025

Keith Allan Clapsaddle, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 68. Born on May 11, 1957, in Salem, OH, Keith's infectious laughter and generous spirit brought joy to all who knew him.Keith's life was a testament to his dedication to family and his passion for life....

David Michael Cue

David Michael Cue

June 10, 2025

David Michael Cue, a cherished soul known affectionately as David to his friends and family, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on February 15, 1968, in Laurinburg, NC, David's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of love, dependability, and generosity that touched the hearts of all who knew him.

David's...

Debbie Walker

Debbie Walker

June 10, 2025

Debbie Walker, a beacon of joy and warmth in the Greenville community, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on January 4, 1959, in Greenville, South Carolina, Debbie's infectious laughter and generous spirit were a gift to all who knew her. She remained a lifelong resident of Greenville, where she cultivated a life rich in...

Mark Allan Masson

Mark Allan Masson

June 9, 2025

Mark Allan Masson, 63, of Greenville, SC, passed away on June 9, 2025. Born on November 15, 1961, in Jacksonville, Fl, the youngest son of the late Alfred and Edith Masson.

Mark had a lifelong love of fishing which he shared with his family and friends. Mark had a green thumb, and was a great gardener. He especially liked to grow...

John Howard Crestwell IV

John Howard Crestwell IV

June 9, 2025

John Howard Crestwell IV, known affectionately as John to his friends and family, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 38 in Spartanburg, SC. Born on February 3, 1987, in Landover, MD, John's infectious laughter and boundless courage left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

John's life was a testament to the love he had for...

Christy Ann Wright

Christy Ann Wright

June 9, 2025

Christy A. Wright, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in her hometown of Greenville, SC, at the age of 53. Born on August 13, 1971, in the same city, where she grew up. Christy is predeceased by her mother, Jackie and survived by her father, Jimmie, her sister, Sherrie and her brother, Keith.She was the aunt to Zachary, Taylor,...

Nicholas Wayne Therrell

Nicholas Wayne Therrell

June 9, 2025

Nicholas Wayne Therrell, known as Nick to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 51. He was born on August 27th, 1973, in Bishopville, SC. Nick lived in his beloved state his whole life, but enjoyed traveling to beaches in North Carolina, his place of serenity. Nick was a...

Daniel Dwayne Bartlett

Daniel Dwayne Bartlett

June 8, 2025

Daniel Dwayne Bartlett, known affectionately as Danny to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, at the age of 69. Born on November 1, 1955, in Lawton, OK, Danny was a man whose life was characterized by his loving nature, his unique sense of humor, and his remarkable ability to fix just about...

Joan Rogers Turner

Joan Rogers Turner

June 7, 2025

Joan Rogers Turner passed away June 7, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John Ralph Rogers and Vivian Smith Rogers. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School Class of 1955, and in her younger years was employed by Southern Bell.

She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart Henry Clifford "Cliff" Turner...

Scott Robert Schmitke

Scott Robert Schmitke

June 7, 2025

Scott Robert Schmitke passed away on June 7, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 58. He was born on June 26, 1966, in Buffalo, NY.

Scott was the son of Robert and Sandra Schmitke and brother to Randy (Kristen) Schmitke, and Roberta (Scott) Ruth. He was an uncle to Oliva (William) Pyle, Emma and Isaac Schmitke, Isabel (Michael) Mauldin,...

Constance Ann Brown Harris

Constance Ann Brown Harris

June 7, 2025

In the gentle town of Greenville, born with morning's light, Connie Ann Brown Harris came, a spirit pure and bright. On a spring day in '50, the world welcomed her cheer, And through the years that followed, she held her loved ones dear. In Greer, SC's embrace, she found her final peace, Her journey here completed, her soul's sweet release....

Russell Coates Towery

Russell Coates Towery

June 6, 2025

Russell “Rusty” Coates Towery, 55 years old, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Rusty is the son of Ann Lowe Towery of Simpsonville, SC, and the late Kenneth Wayne Towery. He was born February 21, 1970, in Columbus, Ga at Martin Army Hospital. Rusty was a 1988 graduate of Dorman High School and attended the University of South Carolina-Upstate. He was a lifelong member...