The Howze Mortuary

The Howze Mortuary The Howze Mortuary is a family owned and operated funeral home located in Travelers Rest, SC. The mortuary is owned by Raymond "Bo" and Brynda Brown. In 1963 Mr.

The Howze Mortuary is a family owned and operated funeral home located in the Northern part of Greenville County, SC. The mortuary is owned by Raymond "Bo" and Brynda Brown and they have been helping families in the area for the past 18 years. The mortuary traces its roots back to 1948 when Harold Stillwell opened the Stillwell Mortuary is a two story home on North Poinsett Highway in Travelers Rest. Around 1950, Mr. Stillwell built a new modern facility just down the street and continued to serve the community until 1958. Then in 1958, the mortuary was sold to James M. O;Dell and he continued operating at this location until 1963. O;Dell decided it was time to grow so he bought a home at the corner of State Park Road and Poinsett Highway and remodeled it to become the new O'Dell Mortuary. In August of 1972, Townes and Kathleen Howze purchased the mortuary from Mr. O'Dell. In 1973, the name was changed to The Howze Mortuary. On June 20, 1996 ground was broken for out current state of the art funeral home. On April 27. 1997 a dream of the Howze's to give the Travelers Rest area a new funeral home was realized. Our mortuary has a 200 seat chapel, 4 spacious viewing rooms and ample parking. We at The Howze Mortuary believe that personal service is the backbone of our business and for the last 38 years we have offered service that is second to none. In 2009, Raymond and Brynda Brown purchased the mortuary from the Howze family and will continue to give Travelers Rest area the compassionate family oriented service that has been the main focus of our 68 year heritage.

Virginia Ann Guthrie “Chicken”, 79, passed away on March 28, 2026.Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Bar...
03/30/2026

Virginia Ann Guthrie “Chicken”, 79, passed away on March 28, 2026.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Barbara Ann Bridges. Mrs. Guthrie worked for Slater Mill and attended Marietta Free Will Baptist Church. Virginia enjoyed traveling, being on the lake fishing, loved...

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Elton Mark Anthony, 79,  passed away Friday, March 28, 2026.Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Jacob and Alma Bro...
03/28/2026

Elton Mark Anthony, 79, passed away Friday, March 28, 2026.

Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Jacob and Alma Brown Anthony. Mark served in the US Army and was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife: Linda; one daughter: Lisa (Scotty); one brother: Darrell...

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Mildred Leopard                                            Travelers Rest, SCMildred Leopard, 84, went to be with her Lo...
03/26/2026

Mildred Leopard Travelers Rest, SC

Mildred Leopard, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026, in Greer, SC.

Born in Travelers Rest, Mildred was the daughter of Jim and Estelle Pruitt Redding. She was a member of Foothills Baptist...

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Shirley Strickland                                              Travelers Rest, SCShirley Strickland, 83, went to be wit...
03/26/2026

Shirley Strickland Travelers Rest, SC

Shirley Strickland, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2026, in Travelers Rest, SC.

Born in Tigerville, Shirley was the daughter of Baxter and Evie Ballard Hammett. She was a member of Renfrew...

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The Howze Mortuary, and guest speaker Darryl Hall, invites you to join us Easter morning to crelebrate our Risen Savior!...
03/25/2026

The Howze Mortuary, and guest speaker Darryl Hall, invites you to join us Easter morning to crelebrate our Risen Savior!

He is Risen, indeed!

Donna Michelle Streets                                             Greenville, SCDonna Michelle Streets, 61, passed away...
03/25/2026

Donna Michelle Streets Greenville, SC

Donna Michelle Streets, 61, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Greenville, SC.

Born in Savannah, GA, Donna was the daughter of Ernest and Darlene Dailey. She was married to her husband, Robert Streets, for 33...

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Jean Johnson                                              Travelers Rest, SCJean Johnson, 86, went to be with her Lord a...
03/24/2026

Jean Johnson Travelers Rest, SC

Jean Johnson, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2026, in Travelers Rest, SC.

Born in Greenville, Jean was the daughter of Harold and Lillian Jackson Loftis. She worked as a teacher’s aid, primarily...

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Doris J. Melton, 85, of Greenville, loving wife, mother and “Nannie” went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21...
03/23/2026

Doris J. Melton, 85, of Greenville, loving wife, mother and “Nannie” went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in Greenville on February 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Trull and Cora Lee Bridgeman Trull.

Doris was a life-long...

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Roy Douglas Allen, 82,  passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Calvin Cl...
03/21/2026

Roy Douglas Allen, 82, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Calvin Clemon and Marcelle Reid Allen. Mr. Allen served in the US Navy and retired from Prisma Hospital. He was always caring and was forever loved by all.

Surviving are two sons:...

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Tommy Lee “Ralph” Rice of Gray Court, SC, passed away, unexpectedly, at his home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age o...
03/20/2026

Tommy Lee “Ralph” Rice of Gray Court, SC, passed away, unexpectedly, at his home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 71.

Tommy was born in Laurens County on December 2, 1954, to his father, the late Oscar John Rice and his mother, the late Linda Elma Whitmore Edwards.

Tommy found joy in...

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Patricia Summey Hunt Fisher, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, prayer and of course, purple, leaving b...
03/20/2026

Patricia Summey Hunt Fisher, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, prayer and of course, purple, leaving behind a life rich in music, faith, love and lasting influence.

Patricia was beloved by all who knew her. Her warmth, generosity of spirit, and quiet strength drew people in,...

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Thomas L. “Coach” Stanford, 84, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. Born in Asheville, N.C., Tom was the ...
03/19/2026

Thomas L. “Coach” Stanford, 84, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Greenville, S.C.

Born in Asheville, N.C., Tom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Audrie Stanford. He graduated from Lee Edwards High School and earned degrees from Mars Hill College (A.A.) and Western Carolina University...

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Address

6714 State Park Road
Travelers Rest, SC
29690

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18648348051

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The Howze Mortuary is a family owned and operated funeral home located in the Northern part of Greenville County, SC. The mortuary is owned by Raymond "Bo" and Brynda Brown and they have been helping families in the area for the past 26 years. The mortuary traces its roots back to 1948 when Harold Stillwell opened the Stillwell Mortuary in a two story home on North Poinsett Highway in Travelers Rest. Around 1950, Mr. Stillwell built a new modern facility just down the street and continued to serve the community until 1958. Then in 1958, the mortuary was sold to James M. O’Dell and he continued operating at this location until 1963. In 1963 Mr. O’Dell decided it was time to grow so he bought a home at the corner of State Park Road and Poinsett Highway and remodeled it to become the new O'Dell Mortuary. In August of 1972, Townes and Kathleen Howze purchased the mortuary from Mr. O'Dell. In 1973, the name was changed to The Howze Mortuary. On June 20, 1996 ground was broken for our current state of the art funeral home. On April 27, 1997 a dream of the Howzes’ to give the Travelers Rest area a new funeral home was realized. Our mortuary has a 200 seat chapel, four spacious viewing rooms and ample parking. We at The Howze Mortuary believe that personal service is the backbone of our business and for the last 38 years we have offered service that is second to none. In 2009, Raymond and Brynda Brown purchased the mortuary from the Howze family and will continue to give the Travelers Rest area the compassionate family oriented service that has been the main focus of our 71 year heritage.