Life Tributes

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...

Patricia Smith Loveland

Patricia Smith Loveland

August 30, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Smith Loveland, 77, died peacefully with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren on Saturday, August 30th, 2025.

Born in Anderson on February 21st, 1948, to Dendy and Sadie Smith of Pelzer. Pat married Leon Young, of Pelzer, in December of 1964. They had two children together, Eddie and Rhonda, before they divorced in 1980. She retired from Bosch and has...

Brian Lupton

Brian Lupton

July 25, 2025

Brian Lupton, known by his family and friends as "Nick" a man known for his loving nature, friendly demeanor, and infectious humor, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born on November 13, 1965, in Long Beach, CA, Nick's life was a tapestry of dedication, joy, and music that touched the hearts of all who knew him.Nick graduated...

Dolores Hough

Dolores Hough

December 24, 2024

Dolores Hough, a beacon of love and faith, passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 92 in Greer, South Carolina. Born on November 26, 1932, in Queens, New York, Dolores's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, her work, and her community.

Dolores's early years in New York were filled with the bustling energy of the...

Susan A. West

Susan A. West

August 21, 2025

Susan A. West, 82, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away on August 21, 2025, after a long battle with sarcoidosis, a lung condition she likely contracted while serving as a missionary in Luhansk, Ukraine in the early 2000s.Her life was defined by extraordinary generosity, selflessness, and devotion to others. Susan sought to live in a way that reflected Christ’s compassion,...

Carol Ann Starrett

Carol Ann Starrett

July 9, 2025

Carol Ann Starrett (née Roberts), 71, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Born on Christmas Day in 1953 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Carol brought light, strength, and candor to everyone who knew her.

She was a devoted wife, a fiercely loving mother to two sons, and a cherished daughter and sister.

Carol was married to her loving and...

Gail Hipp Kendall

Gail Hipp Kendall

July 30, 2025

Gail Hipp Kendall passed away on July 30, 2025 after living a full, independent 94 years. Full of love and joie de vivre, she touched the lives of all who knew her. She lived her faith and was a source of guidance, joy, fun and wisdom for all who shared time with her. She loved people, cooking, and animals, particularly...

J'Ronn Remey Martin

J'Ronn Remey Martin

August 26, 2025

J'Ronn Remey Martin, affectionately known as J'Money, was a beacon of light and joy in the lives of all who knew him. Born on September 23, 1993, in Detroit, Michigan, his infectious smile and boundless energy were evident from the start. He departed this world on August 26, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter,...

Linda Kay Garofalo

Linda Kay Garofalo

August 26, 2025

Linda Kay Garofalo, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 82. Born on February 26, 1943, in Akron, OH, Linda's life was marked by her intelligence, creativity, and her ability to make the ordinary extraordinary.Linda's professional journey was as unique and stylish as she was. For...

Charles Fred Berryhill

Charles Fred Berryhill

August 26, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Berryhill, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 with his family by his side, in Belton, South Carolina. Born on November 11, 1951, in Whittier, California, Charlie was a man whose life was marked by love, generosity, and a remarkable knack for fixing just about anything.Charlie was the beloved husband...

Wayne Kingman Josselyn

Wayne Kingman Josselyn

August 25, 2025

Wayne Kingman Josselyn, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, in Woodruff, South Carolina. Born on December 18, 1940, in Franklin, New Hampshire, Wayne's journey through life was marked by his loving nature, kindness, and unwavering faith.Wayne's early years were spent in the town of his birth, where he attended Tilton...

Charles H. Brewer Jr.

Charles H. Brewer Jr.

August 24, 2025

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Brewer Jr., of Greer, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025.Chuck grew up in East Point, Georgia, where he graduated from Headland High School in 1968. During those years, he excelled in both basketball and baseball. He was also a leader in the Student Government Association. He graduated from Mercer University in 1972.Chuck lived a...

Karen Hastings-Artzt

Karen Hastings-Artzt

August 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Karen Joy Hastings-Artzt January 23, 1960 – August 24, 2025

With grace, strength, and a heart full of love, Karen Joy Hastings-Artzt, 65, of Easley, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2025.

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 23, 1960, to Kevin and Dorothy Hastings, Karen lived a life rich in meaning and memory. She devoted...

James C. Morris

James C. Morris

August 22, 2025

James C. Morris, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Simpsonville, SC, at the age of 84. Born on April 17, 1941, in Miami, FL, Jim was a man whose life was marked by a deep love for his family, a steadfast faith, and a generous spirit that touched all...

Bettie Brummitt

Bettie Brummitt

August 22, 2025

Bettie Brummitt, a beacon of selfless love and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 100, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Born on June 13, 1925, in Greenville, South Carolina, to David Norwood Johnson and Norvella Johnson, Bettie's life was a testament to her intelligence, compassion, and dedication to her family and profession.Bettie's journey...

Michael T. Hughes

Michael T. Hughes

August 21, 2025

Michael T. Hughes, a man of the skies and a beacon of joy on the ground, passed away on August 21, 2025, in South Carolina. Born on May 7, 1962, in New Jersey, Michael's life was a journey of passion, laughter, and generosity that touched the hearts of all who knew him.Michael's early years in New Jersey were filled with...

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...