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.

Joseph Kevin Landsman, 91, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Harry and...
02/02/2026

Joseph Kevin Landsman, 91, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Harry and Sonia Vogel Landsman. Mr. Landsman served in the US Army, retired from advertising, and was of the Jewish Faith.

In his retirement, Mr. Landsman loved spending time...

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Estella โ€œDianeโ€ Drummond, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed from this life on Sunday, Februar...
02/02/2026

Estella โ€œDianeโ€ Drummond, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed from this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her most.

Born in Big Stone Gap, VA, on June 25, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Wayne Miller and Edna Mae Lowe Miller....

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Betty Jean Bowers (89), devoted wife, mother, and Nana, entered heaven on January 30, 2026. She was at home, surrounded ...
01/31/2026

Betty Jean Bowers (89), devoted wife, mother, and Nana, entered heaven on January 30, 2026. She was at home, surrounded by loving family.

Betty was born in Transylvania County, NC, on January 30, 1937, to the late James Emmett Moore and Alma Broome Moore. She moved to Travelers Rest, SC, at the...

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Frances Holtzclaw Lockaby, 96, Travelers Rest, SC passed on January 27, 2026 at The Woodlands at Furman. She was the dau...
01/29/2026

Frances Holtzclaw Lockaby, 96, Travelers Rest, SC passed on January 27, 2026 at The Woodlands at Furman. She was the daughter of Carrie Goodlett and Reid Holtzclaw. Aunt Boo, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, loved and accepted everyone as Jesus teaches us to do.

She was...

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Sharon Lou Gruber Walker, born January 14, 1939, in Mandan, ND, to Jesse Gruber and Thelma Morrison Gruber, passed away ...
01/28/2026

Sharon Lou Gruber Walker, born January 14, 1939, in Mandan, ND, to Jesse Gruber and Thelma Morrison Gruber, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, January 26 2026.

During WWII her family moved to California to work in the shipyards and remained there after the war. Seven...

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Eric Anderson, of Travelers Rest South Carolina is survived by his parents, Ruth and Robert Anderson, brother, Tyler And...
01/28/2026

Eric Anderson, of Travelers Rest South Carolina is survived by his parents, Ruth and Robert Anderson, brother, Tyler Anderson, and partner and best friend Tina Powell. He is also survived by one grandmother, Frances Beacham Anderson, and many other family and friends.

The best thing you could...

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William Terrell Grissop, 84, widower of the late Barbara Ann Stewart Grissop passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.Born i...
01/28/2026

William Terrell Grissop, 84, widower of the late Barbara Ann Stewart Grissop passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late William Franklin Grissop and Woodie Sellers Landreth. Mr. Grissop served in the US Marine Corps. Reserves and was a member of Renfrew...

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Larry James Davis, 66, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home, aft...
01/27/2026

Larry James Davis, 66, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home, after several years of declining health.

Born in Greenville, SC on April 13, 1959, he was a son of the late Roy James Davis and Marcelle Smith Davis.

Larry spent many years as...

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Jack Philip Overpeck, 101, passed away January 21, 2026.Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Leon and Anna Tra...
01/23/2026

Jack Philip Overpeck, 101, passed away January 21, 2026.
Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Leon and Anna Trabalik Overpeck. Jack served in the US Navy and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Mr. Overpeck volunteered with Glassy Mountain Fire Department for many years,...

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It is with deep love and profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Joyce Marie (Garrett) Nix at the age ...
01/21/2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Joyce Marie (Garrett) Nix at the age of 84.She entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2026.
Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Garrett and...

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Priscilla Asalee Griffith Colburn, 73, widow of the late Travis Marlon Colburn, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.Bo...
01/21/2026

Priscilla Asalee Griffith Colburn, 73, widow of the late Travis Marlon Colburn, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Born in Coalmont, TN, she was a daughter of the late Albert Patrick and Dorothy Marie Bivens Griffith. Mrs. Colburn was a caregiver to all who needed help or support and was a...

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๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””*****Due to possible inclement weather, service times have been changed*****๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””Tony Alvin Baker, 68, passed away Sunday...
01/20/2026

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””*****Due to possible inclement weather, service times have been changed*****๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””

Tony Alvin Baker, 68, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Alvin and Emily Edmonds Baker. Mr. Baker operated the family business that was started in 1946, known as Baker Floor Sanding and Ceramic Tile and is a member of Calvary Baptist...

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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. Oโ€™Dell and he continued operating at this location until 1963. In 1963 Mr. Oโ€™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 Howzesโ€™ 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.