Obituaries
Cremation Society of South Carolina
Daniel "Deanie" Herbert Presnell Sr.
April 25, 2025
Daniel Herbert Presnell, affectionately known to many as “Deanie,” passed away on April 25, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. He was 74. His wife and son held his hands as he transitioned, with his sister-in-law Carol offering a prayer.Born in Greenville to Ruth and Danny Presnell, Deanie grew up on the Farr family homeplace, surrounded by grandparents and cousins. As a child, he developed a lifelong love of horses, often riding across the family’s land. He cherished time with his…
Cremation Society of South Carolina
Priscilla Tillotson
April 25, 2025
Priscilla Kendall Tillotson, 87, of Greenville SC passed away surrounded by family in the early hours of Friday, April 25, 2025.Born January 5, 1938 in West Virginia, Priscilla relocated to Greenville when she attended Greenville High School. She attended Stephens Junior College in Columbia Missouri. She returned to Greenville and worked as a counselor’s assistant and secretary at Vocational Rehabilitation for more than 25 years after retiring from Vocational Rehabilitation she focused her time on working with her husband to…
Cremation Society of South Carolina
James "Jim" Patrick Gallagher
April 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Patrick Gallagher, of Greer, SC, on April 27, 2025. Jim was born on April 7, 1960 in Arlington Heights IL, to the late John A. (Jack) and Audrey Gallagher. He was reared in Barrington IL, and graduated from Illinois State University with a BA in English, and a vocabulary that could fill three dictionaries. His ability to thoughtfully and intelligently defend his viewpoint on almost any subject matter,…
Cremation Society of South Carolina
Lydia P. Yates
April 24, 2025
Lydia P. Yates, a beacon of creativity and faith, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Greenville, SC, at the age of 76. Born on November 2, 1948, in the warm and welcoming state of Georgia, Lydia’s life was a tapestry of vibrant colors and heartfelt beliefs, woven with the threads of love, family, and artistry.Lydia, a graduate of Jackson High School in 1967, carried the spirit of her education throughout her life, using her knowledge and passion to inspire…