Life Tributes

Barbara "Barb" Ann Versnick

Barbara "Barb" Ann Versnick

April 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Versnick, affectionately known as Barb to her friends and family, passed away on April 15, 2025, at home in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Born on December 26, 1952, in Menomonie, Michigan, Barb's loving, thoughtful, and selfless nature was a testament to faith in her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ.

Barb grew up in a close-knit family and was the...

George Doyle O'Bryant

George Doyle O'Bryant

April 14, 2025

George Doyle O'Bryant, known affectionately as George O'Bryant to his friends and family, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89 in Spartanburg, SC. Born on January 23, 1936, in Salem, SC, George was a man of remarkable wit, intelligence, and passion, whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

George was the cherished son...

Brandon Alvarado Gaspar

Brandon Alvarado Gaspar

April 13, 2025

-Brandon liked to play baseball as a child and was a pitcher on the school baseball team. He was very calm and very intelligent. He left school when he was in high school and started working in the fields and soon after decided to go to Monterrey. He became a father at the age of 20. He loved enchiladas and...

Rita Fay Engel

Rita Fay Engel

April 13, 2025

Rita Fay Engel, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at home in Greenville, SC.

She was born December 10th, 1955 to Broadus and Mary Mathis in Greenville, SC where she lived until moving to Dayton, Ohio during her early teens. The family moved around as her father was in the Air Force before settling back in Greenville finishing...

Gloria June Cisson

Gloria June Cisson

April 12, 2025

Sadness & joy describes this day, April 12, 2025. Gloria Cooper Cisson 88 went home to heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and her loving husband, James Edward Cisson. She was a beautiful soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother & wonderful friend to all. She is greatly loved & will be greatly missed. She is...

Hans Jaiden Thompson

Hans Jaiden Thompson

April 12, 2025

Hans Jaiden Thompson, known to all as Jaiden, was the kind of guy who could light up a room with his smile and keep it bright with his laughter. Born on August 4, 2008, in the heart of Greenville, SC, he embraced life with the kind of enthusiasm that made you wonder if he had a secret stash of energy...

Lindsay Whyte Winkler

Lindsay Whyte Winkler

April 11, 2025

Lindsay Whyte Winkler, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the Simpsonville Hospice House. Born on August 8, 1952, in Elizabeth, NJ, Lindsay's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, a passion for creativity, and an unwavering spirit of resilience.

Lindsay's early years in Elizabeth were filled with the warmth of a close-knit...

Jammie Christopher Blackwell

Jammie Christopher Blackwell

April 11, 2025

Jammie Christopher Blackwell, age 48, passed away peacefully in her home in Easley, SC on April 11, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC, Jammie was known for her generous spirit and unwavering love for God, her family and friends.

Over the course of her life, she touched many hearts with her kindness and strength of character. Jammie was a devoted wife, mother,...

David Brunson Mann

David Brunson Mann

April 11, 2025

David Brunson Mann passed away just short of his 76th birthday at home in Greenville, SC. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ross Mann, four children Marion Mann (Nate Fowler), David Mann, Jr. (Courtney), Ross Mann and Willie Mann (Heidi), four grandchildren Maddie, Tyler, Walker and Oakley Mann; brother James R. Mann, Jr., sister Virginia (Gee)...

Juan Rafael Mercado Sanchez

Juan Rafael Mercado Sanchez

April 10, 2025

Juan Rafael Mercado Sanchez, known affectionately as Juan or Randy to his loved ones, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Taylors, South Carolina. Born on January 11, 1970, in the vibrant heart of Puerto Rico, Juan's life was a testament to his loving nature, his humor, and his selfless disposition.

Juan's early years in Puerto Rico laid the foundation for...

Lovie Irene Autrey (Bennett)

Lovie Irene Autrey (Bennett)

April 10, 2025

Lovie Irene Autrey (Bennett) of Taylors, passed away April 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late Franklin Leon Autrey.

Survivors include her two sons: Frankie (Crystal) Autrey, Jr. and Jason (Joseph) Autrey, four grandsons, and 6 great grandchildren.

Her memorial service will be Wednesday, 4/16 at Taylors First Baptist Church, at 200 West Main Street, Taylors, SC, 29687. We will...

Johnny Gerald Holloway, Sr.

Johnny Gerald Holloway, Sr.

April 9, 2025

Johnny Gerald Holloway, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and two daughters. Born in 1947 in a sharecropper’s cabin tucked away in a peach orchard Traveler’s Rest, he lived a life rooted in hard work, quiet strength, with a deep love for family. His...

Louis "Pat" Esposito

Louis "Pat" Esposito

April 9, 2025

Louis P. Esposito III (Pat), age 67, formerly of Columbus, passed away in Seneca, SC on April 9, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Lucille Esposito, and sister, Frances Leach. Survived by sister, Jayne Barker; brother, David (Nancy) Esposito; nieces, Ronda Garcia, Pattie (Mark) Hayes, Diane Kowalke; nephew, Ronnie Leach; great nieces, Danille Ward, Rachel (Doug) Unrue, Brittany...

Grantland Paul Wagner

Grantland Paul Wagner

April 8, 2025

Grantland Paul Wagner passed away on April 8, 2025 in Greenville SC at the age of 93. Born on July 29, 1931, he was known for his devotion to his wife of 72 years. Grant was the son of Edna Brooks Lane Wagner and Charles Paul Wagner, he was the apple of their eyes. He always knew how to have...

Allie "Red" T. Eassy

Allie "Red" T. Eassy

April 8, 2025

Allie T. "Red" Eassy, aged 81, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Gray Court, SC, surrounded by the natural beauty she so cherished throughout her life. Born on May 3, 1943, in Laurens, SC, to the late Allie and Ellis Templeton, Red grew up with a passion for the outdoors and a heart...

Sara Frances Strand

Sara Frances Strand

April 7, 2025

Sara Frances Strand, known affectionately as Frances to her friends and family, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 19, 1949, Frances lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone she met.

Frances was a cherished member of her community, having retired from a fulfilling career at the...

George Dennis McBee

George Dennis McBee

April 7, 2025

George D. McBee, known affectionately as Dennis to his friends and family, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on April 2, 1951, Dennis was a man whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew him.

Dennis was predeceased by his loving parents, Robert L. McBee and Lula S. McBee, his brothers Charles McBee and Robert...