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We provide Quality Funeral Services with Dignity to the Upstate

We provide Quality Funeral Services with Dignity to the Upstate We provide Quality Funeral Services with Dignity to the Upstate We provide Quality Funeral Services with Dignity to the Upstate

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Mr. George Grayson

Mr. George Grayson,83, of 115 Tremont Avenue  Greer passed away on July 13 at the Prisma Memorial Hospital Greer. He is the son of Garfield Daniel and Mary Grayson. Mr. Grayson loved to spend time fishing and making memories with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by one brother William Grayson and one sister Rosa Mae Beasley.  

Earl Scott,

Earl Scott, 62, of 106 Karapha Court, Woodruff South Carolina passed away on July 12 2025 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born to the late Billy Holley and the late Carrie Scott Alexander. Mr. Scott is predeceased by one daughter; Zenia Ballard , one brother; Homer Lee Scott; and one sister Ann Scott. Survivors include ; one son

Earl Scott, 62, of 106 Karapha Court, Woodruff South Carolina passed away on July 12 2025 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born to the late Billy Holley and the late Carrie Scott Alexander. Mr. Scott is predeceased by one daughter; Zenia Ballard , one brother; Homer Lee Scott; and one sister Ann Scott. Survivors include ; one son , Christopher Williams; three sisters, Patsy Thompson, Billie Ann Scott, and Kathy Sullivan(Stacy) ; three brothers, Tommy Scott(Debra), Duffie Alexander, and Tony Alexander; one uncle Lewis Scott; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Services will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, July 19th at the Upstate Family Funeral Services Greer Chapel. Mr. Scott can be viewed from 1 to 6 at the Greer chapel.

Delores McKelvey

Delores McKelvey

 Delores McKelvey, daughter of the late Grady Sullivan

and Magaret McKelvy Jackson, was born on April 14,

1954, in Greenville, South Carolina. Educated in the

Greenville County public school system,

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton, affectionately known as Tink, was born

April 27, 1979, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Sandra Anne Grady and

James Lumpty Brewton. A radiant soul with a bright mind, Cortina

was always smiling, smart, and spirited. She deeply loved her family—

especially her mother, son, and brother. 

Betty Louise McBee

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

 

Betty Louise McBee,73, passed away on June 7th. She is the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Gertrude Gordon McBee. She is predeceased by a daughter Damita Barton.  Survivors include two sons John Barton and Raymond Barton; two sisters, Doreather McGowens and Ellen McBee; one brother Evangelist Allen McBee; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Betty Louise McBee

Cortina “Tinkerbell” Brewton

Betty Louise McBee

 Minnie Davis Jones, 67, was born in Greenville South Carolina to the late Rufus T Davis and Lillie Ruth Duckett Davis. She passed away on June 8 2025. 

Laura Mae Martin

Sandra Anne Grady

Sandra Anne Grady

Laura Mae Martin, daughter of the late James Edward MArtin and Geneya Victoria Margaret Martin was born on November 2, 1965 in Spartanburg County. After a short courageus battle with lung cancer, She passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital. 

Sandra Anne Grady

Sandra Anne Grady

Sandra Anne Grady


 Sandra Anne Grady, 66 of Greer, South Carolina was born on September 1, 1958 in Spartanburg, South Carolina her parents the late Sammie Lou Miller and the late Ben T Grady. Mrs. Grady was proceeded in death by Husband James “Lumpy” Brewton. 

Jimmy Rodgers

Sandra Anne Grady

Jimmy Rodgers

Jimmy Lewis Rodgers was born on November 21, 1953, to the

late James O’Neal and Arthena (Hoke) Rodgers. He was also

preceded in death by his oldest brother Marion Rodgers.

He attended Dunbar Elementary and graduated from Greer

High School. He was employed by the Celanese Plant for a few

years. After leaving Celanese he worked at Greer Mill as 

Jimmy Lewis Rodgers was born on November 21, 1953, to the

late James O’Neal and Arthena (Hoke) Rodgers. He was also

preceded in death by his oldest brother Marion Rodgers.

He attended Dunbar Elementary and graduated from Greer

High School. He was employed by the Celanese Plant for a few

years. After leaving Celanese he worked at Greer Mill as a

Doffer. Jimmy loved music. He played the saxophone and the

piano in a band called “Flatrock.”

Mr. Willis Arcells Palmer


Mr. Willis Arcells Palmer was born on September 8 th , 1958, to Russell “Bo” Mayesand the late Loualgia W. Palmer of Spartanburg SC. He passed away on May 3 rd , 2025, at Reedy River Post Acute Facility at the age of 66. Mr. Palmer loved to dance to old school music and cook. Mr. Palmer is preceded in death by his father Russell “Bo”Mayes


Mr. Willis Arcells Palmer was born on September 8 th , 1958, to Russell “Bo” Mayesand the late Loualgia W. Palmer of Spartanburg SC. He passed away on May 3 rd , 2025, at Reedy River Post Acute Facility at the age of 66. Mr. Palmer loved to dance to old school music and cook. Mr. Palmer is preceded in death by his father Russell “Bo”Mayes, the late Loualgia W. Palmer, and his stepfather the late Lee Jr. Palmer.




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BOBBY OWENS

Funeral services will be held 2pm 

Thursday  May 15, 2025 at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, SC 

Public viewing will be held Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Upstate Family Funeral Greenville Chapel from 1pmk to 5pm















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SHAKNECA N. FLEMMINGS

SHAKNECA N. FLEMMINGS


Shakneca N. Flemmings of 366 Edwards Road Greer, South Carolina transition to Heaven on April 13, 2025 at  Spartanburg Medical Center


















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JERRY LEWIS CARSON

SHAKNECA N. FLEMMINGS


Jerry Lewis Carson, 41 of 411 Fairhaven Drive, Taylors,  South Carolina. 

Passed away on 4-06-2025



















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With over 75 years of combined experience in the funeral cremation and cemetery industry, our team has the knowledge and expertise to provide you with the highest level of service and care.

We offer a wide variety of services. 
Each Family is special and we cater to your families specific needs.

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We have two locations in the Upstate of South Carolina: Downtown Greenville & Greer, SC

 The Greer Historic Building houses a  traditional family room for viewing and a Chapel that accommodate  seating up to 150.  Our Greenville locations is located in the Historic West End District.  The Chapel accommodate seating up to 300 people for Funeral or Memorial  Services.  

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Upstate Family Funeral Services

502 Hampton Rd- Greer, SC 29651 & 506 Arlington Avenue- Greenville, SC 29601

Phone number: (864) 877-1770 Fax number: (864) 655-7030 Email: admin@upstatefamilyfuneralservices.com


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