Life Tributes

Flora Delaine Oxentine

Flora Delaine Oxentine

August 20, 2025

Flora Delaine Oxentine, affectionately known as Delaine to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the age of 75, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on August 13, 1950, Delaine's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, her generosity, and her dedication to caring for others.Delaine's early years in Travelers Rest laid the foundation for...

June Watson Wicker

June Watson Wicker

August 20, 2025

June Watson Wicker, known affectionately as Watson by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at the age of 86 in Clinton, South Carolina. Born on June 19, 1939, in Newberry, South Carolina, Watson was a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and the joy he found in simple pleasures.Watson was a proud graduate...

Sarah Jennings Hawkins

Sarah Jennings Hawkins

August 20, 2025

Sarah Jennings Hawkins, 87, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 in Travelers Rest, SC. Sarah was born on December 16, 1937 in Greenville, SC. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1955 and graduated from Greenville General Hospital School for Nurses in 1959. Also in 1959, she married Charles Hawkins. They had two children, and eventually settled in Vienna,...

Joshua Damien Peake

Joshua Damien Peake

August 20, 2025

Joshua Damien Peake, affectionately known as "P" to his friends and family, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on October 22, 1979, in Clinton, South Carolina, Joshua's life was one marked by laughter, wisdom, and an unwavering sense of friendship.Joshua's early years in Clinton laid the foundation for a life full of joy and...

Virgel Bobby Allen

Virgel Bobby Allen

August 19, 2025

Virgel "Bobby" Allen, a cherished pillar of the Greenville community, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in his hometown of Greenville, SC, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 3, 1941, to the late Marie and Samuel Allen, Bobby's life was a testament to his enduring faith, his love for his family, and his dedication to...

Dennis R. Killingsworth

Dennis R. Killingsworth

August 18, 2025

Dennis R. Killingsworth, affectionately known to all as Randy Jackson aka Candy Randy, departed this life on August 18, 2025, at the age of 65, in his hometown of Greenville, SC, where he was also born on December 18, 1959. His passing marks the end of a life lived with an infectious sense of humor, a spirit of adventure, and...

Charles Douglas Hart

Charles Douglas Hart

August 18, 2025

Charles Douglas "Charley" Hart, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 71. Born on January 7, 1954, in Greer, SC, to Charles and the late Hazel Hart. Also, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ree Hart and a nephew, Brian Hall.His memory will be cherished by...

Toni Jean Lowe

Toni Jean Lowe

August 17, 2025

Toni Jean Lowe passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1945, in Akron, OH, Toni's life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her family, her passion for teaching, and her love of animals.

Toni was preceded in death by her parents, Clarice and Olen Whitener and sister...

Lorretta DeArruda

Lorretta DeArruda

August 17, 2025

Lorretta DeArruda (née Novak), age 89, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Born on February 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Novak and the late Alice Novak née Casey. Lorretta lived a long and full life marked by warmth, creativity, and devotion to those around her. She was known for her loving nature,...

Sonja Regina "Regie" Thompson

Sonja Regina "Regie" Thompson

August 17, 2025

Sonja Regina Thompson, affectionately known as Regie to her friends and family, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Powdersville, SC, at the age of 76. Born on March 5, 1949, in Greenville, SC, Regie lived a life marked by laughter, adventure, and an unwavering spirit of courage.

Regie's early years were spent in the town of her birth, where she...

Jason Tolly Sanders

Jason Tolly Sanders

August 17, 2025

Jason Tolly Sanders [August 12, 1974- August 17, 2025] of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina passed swiftly and peacefully after a brief illness. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susie Martin. He is survived by children; Jessica Hogan (Olivia), Tori Rozler (Kelsey), Brian Burpee, Madelynn Martin, Charlotte Gunter, and three year old Jake Sanders, three grandchildren; Scarlett Pollard, Ivy Pollard, and...

Ann Bankhead

Ann Bankhead

August 15, 2025

Ann Bankead, 82, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Ann is survived by her daughters, Porsche Faile (Mark) and Sonya Fore. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Payne Kerns, Mary Elise Greenway (Drew) and R.E. Fore. She is also survived by a great granddaughter Perrin Rose Greenway. Ann is predeceased by her parents Mary Lou Quinn and Samuel...

Sue Burkhart

Sue Burkhart

August 15, 2025

Sue Burkhart, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 70. Born on November 9, 1954, in Anderson, SC, Sue's life was a testament to the power of generosity.

Sue's early years in Greenville laid the foundation for a life characterized by caring for others. Her career was a reflection...

William Chase Borden

William Chase Borden

August 15, 2025

William Chase Borden, known affectionately as Chase to his friends and family, passed away on August 15, 2025, in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Born on February 15, 1984, also in Greenville, Chase's life was a testament to the love and bonds of family, the joy of fatherhood, and the pursuit of passions that make life vibrant.Chase was the...

Evans James Fowlkes

Evans James Fowlkes

August 14, 2025

Evans James Fowlkes, 69, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister Debra Miller and her husband Vernon on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Born on January 11, 1956, in the state of Washington, Evans had a lifelong love for vintage toy collecting and the thrill of metal detecting. A man of deep faith, he loved God...

Vicki Mitchell Wallace

Vicki Mitchell Wallace

August 14, 2025

Vicki Mitchell Wallace, a beacon of faith and joy, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 67, in Simpsonville, SC. Born on September 20, 1957, in Greenville, SC, Vicki's life was a testament to her unwavering optimism and spirited nature.Vicki's journey began as a cherished daughter in Greenville, where she cultivated a life-long love for her community...

Palmerino Bucci

Palmerino Bucci

August 14, 2025

Palmerino “Rino” Bucci passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 21, 1937, in Chieti, Italy, he was the son of Adamo and Marianna (Pellegrini) Bucci.

Rino is survived by his beloved wife, Olide Bucci (Pavone); his daughters, Dana Bucci, Tanya Waters (Colvin), and Marina Lehrer (Jeff); and his six cherished...

Concetta Dauster

Concetta Dauster

August 13, 2025

Concetta "Connie" Dauster, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully left this world on August 13, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on February 26, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, Connie filled her life with love and compassion that touched everyone who knew her. Following her marriage to Bob Dauster, Connie spent most of her time devoted to raising her family. She...

William Cogdell

William Cogdell

August 13, 2025

William "Billy" Cogdell, born on September 30, 1950, in Cleveland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Pelzer, South Carolina.

Billy grew up in Moore, SC and played football for Dorman High School, Shortly after graduating from Dorman, Billy headed to Vietnam, where he saw active combat. Vietnam followed him the rest of his life, and kept him...