Life Tributes

Emma Jean Heard

Emma Jean Heard

April 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emma Jean Heard, 81, of Roebuck, who was born on January 10, 1942, in Washington, GA, and passed away on April 20, 2023. Emma Jean was born to the late Walter Heard and Margaret Tillman. Emma Jean is survived by her beloved husband, Walter Heard, who stood by her...

Olga Maria Bustamante Bustamante

Olga Maria Bustamante Bustamante

April 19, 2023

Olga Maria Bustamante Bustamante, residente de Greenville, SC, falleció el 19 de abril de 2023 a la edad de 103 años. Nació en Lima, Perú, el 4 de octubre de 1919, hija de Pedro Mariano Bustamante, quien ya falleció. Tuvo seis hermanos, Hernan, Pedro, Cesar, Gustavo, Eliza y Felipe (medio hermano), quienes ya fallecieron. Olga deja atrás a sus hijos,...

Carl Edward Laws

Carl Edward Laws

April 18, 2023

Carl Edward Laws, fondly known as Ed, of Cleveland, SC passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Born on May 27, 1933, to Gordon Lewis Laws and Mami Viola Porch, he was the last of 8 children to pass. Ed proudly served his country in the Army out of high school and retired and moved to Wilmington, NC after his...

David Ezekiel Hughes

David Ezekiel Hughes

April 18, 2023

David Ezekiel Hughes, known as David to his friends and family, kept his sense of humor up until his curtain call on April 18, 2023. David, born in North Carolina on April 28, 1963, decided to head backstage just shy of his 60th birthday. The world lost a loving, intelligent, and funny man, but Heaven just got a lot more...

Mary Frances Buchanan

Mary Frances Buchanan

April 18, 2023

Mary Frances Buchanan, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her son, Gary Buchanan, and her daughter Martha Gambrell. Mary is survived by her daughters, Patricia Buchanan, of Pendleton; and Kathy Bigby (Jr.) of Pelzer; seven grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Mary loved the Lord, and...

Sherrel Deree Bullock

Sherrel Deree Bullock

April 18, 2023

Sherrel Deree Bullock passed away on April 18, 2023. Sherrel Bullock was born on December 6, 1954 in Fort Benning Georgia. She was an amazing woman jack of all trades and friends to everyone she met. Sherrel is survived by her mother, Helen Harris, children, Kendra Grimmett, Marty McNeely, her sisters, Debbie Bell, Joy Czarnick, and brother Johnny Harris. Her...

Jimmy Jefferson George III

Jimmy Jefferson George III

April 18, 2023

Jimmy J. George III went home to Jesus on April 18. 2023, at the age of 72. Jimmy was born to Jim and Alethea George on July 7, 1950, in Cleveland, TN. He joins his parents, Jim and Alethea, his brother-in-law’s James Dotson and Jerry Boyd, and Pam Morris, his long-time companion in Heaven. Jimmy is survived by his beloved...

Ryan Scott Mortland

Ryan Scott Mortland

April 17, 2023

Ryan Scott Mortland, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Mauldin, South Carolina. Born on December 7, 1981, in Greenville, Ryan touched the lives of many with his kindness, compassion, and unwavering spirit. Ryan leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and kindness. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his life and the extraordinary person he was. His...

Talmadge Lee Holmes

Talmadge Lee Holmes

April 16, 2023

Talmadge Lee Holmes, 80, received his heavenly promotion when he made his divine entrance into heaven to rest eternally with his Lord & Savior on April 16, 2023. Mr. Holmes (known by his family and friends as “Tab” or “Buddy”) was born on March 30, 1943, in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Jacob Holmes and Geneva Scott Holmes...

Ronald Javenes

Ronald Javenes

April 16, 2023

Ronald Javenes passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Duncan, South Carolina. Born on July 11, 1940, Ronald lived a life full of joy, laughter, and love, touching the lives of everyone who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and community members who were fortunate enough to have been touched by...

John Boyer

John Boyer

April 16, 2023

John Boyer, a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on March 14, 1954, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, John leaves behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and service to his family, friends, and community. John's service to his country began when he enlisted in the military, where he served with honor...

Richard Carl Way

Richard Carl Way

April 16, 2023

Richard Carl Way, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on April 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Lora Way; his daughter Tracie Kellerup (Kris); and his grandchildren, Corbin and Michala Kellerup.

David Anthony Bostic

David Anthony Bostic

April 16, 2023

David Anthony Bostic, a loving and friendly man known for his faith and dedication to his family, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on July 18, 1947, in Whitmire, South Carolina, David lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. David is survived by his three cherished children, Kelly Czarnecki, Kimberly Davis, and...

Stanley Lee Simmons

Stanley Lee Simmons

April 15, 2023

Stanley Lee Simmons, 55, passed from this life on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he is a son of the late Orville “Buck” H. Simmons, the late Sharon Louise Hudson and late Roger Dean Hudson, Step-Father. Stanley was a residential painter, he enjoyed fishing, helping others, and making people laugh. Survivors include daughter Katie; sons, Brandon...

Bethyl Davis Wood

Bethyl Davis Wood

April 15, 2023

Bethyl Davis Wood, 95, of Greenville, SC died Saturday, April 15, 2023. Daughter of the late Alice Ardena Erickson and Howard Andrew Wellington Davis, she was born in East Providence, Rhode Island in 1927. She was predeceased by her husband Burrell L. Wood Jr. of nearly 45 years; her beloved siblings Beryl Davis Cobb, Rexford Davis, Chester Davis, and Berkley...

Betty Lou Phillips

Betty Lou Phillips

April 14, 2023

Betty Lou Phillips, age 82, of Greenwood, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 1, 1941, in Beech Springs, South Carolina, to the late Cecil Ray Acton and Elizabeth Henderson Acton. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She is survived...

Debra Ann Whitmire

Debra Ann Whitmire

April 13, 2023

Debra Ann Whitmire passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was 60. She is the daughter of the late and Cletis Edward Perkins and Ruby Eleanore Black. She is survived by her loving son, Mitchum Spearman (Amber), daughter Brooke Cummings (Steven), her nephew and nieces Matthew Perkins, Summer Perkins, Samantha Mayfield (James);...

James Edward Anderson

James Edward Anderson

April 13, 2023

James Edward Anderson, born August 4th, 1940, passed away peacefully around 6:30pm on Thursday April 13th at the age of 82. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Eric, his brother Tom, his granddaughter Brittany, his grandson Max and his wife Kay and stepson Todd. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Charlotte Anderson. Jim was...

Darlene G Speaks

Darlene G Speaks

April 12, 2023

Darlene G. Speaks, wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 53. She was born on July 25, 1969, in Greenville, SC, to her mother Willie Lios Gary. Darlene was a resident of Clinton, SC, and a cherished member of her community. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and infectious smile endeared her to...

Clare Anne O'Connell

Clare Anne O'Connell

April 12, 2023

Clare Anne O’Connell died 4/12/2023 after a long illness. She stopped by the Rainbow Bridge to collect all her fur babies and began her eternal rest. Clare leaves behind siblings Michael, (Carolyn) O'Connell, Greenville, SC, Gail, (Robert) Nebiker, Midlothian, VA., Nieces Lisa, (Don) Hall, Spartanburg, SC, and Honor Nebiker, Miami, FL. Great-niece Katelin, (Ryan) Ebert, Greenville, SC, and Great-nephew Foster...