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.

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

🔔🔔*****Due to possible inclement weather, service times have been changed*****🔔🔔

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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Tony Alvin Baker, 68, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Alvi...
01/20/2026

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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Robert Steven Cooper, 74, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home,...
01/20/2026

Robert Steven Cooper, 74, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Greenville, SC on July 2, 1951, he was a son of the late James Clinton and Waive Esther Spake Cooper.

Robert spent his...

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Janet Lynn Bartie, 71, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina.Born on May 21, 1954 in ...
01/18/2026

Janet Lynn Bartie, 71, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Born on May 21, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Willard Irving Johnson and Anna Louise McTighe. Throughout her life, Janet dedicated herself to her real estate profession and...

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Ray Blenn Fore Jr., known to many simply as Blenn, passed away on Monday, January 12,2025, at St. Francis Hospital, surr...
01/16/2026

Ray Blenn Fore Jr., known to many simply as Blenn, passed away on Monday, January 12,
2025, at St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. His life was
one of steady service, deep faith, and quiet devotion to the people and work he loved.

Born on February 17, 1946,...

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Buford Olin Green, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026.Born in Cashville, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse B. ...
01/14/2026

Buford Olin Green, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Born in Cashville, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse B. and Amy Ruth Burns Green. Mr. Green was a construction worker, retired from Winn-Dixie after twenty-seven years, and was member of Travelers Rest Church of God. Buford had a...

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Betty Lavenia Barbare, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 in Greenville, South Caro...
01/14/2026

Betty Lavenia Barbare, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina surranded by her loving family.
Born in Travelers Rest, SC. Betty was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Randolph. She graduated from Travelers Rest High School and...

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Mary Athilee Morgan Owen, 95, widow of the late Rev. O’Neal Marvin Owen, passed away January 13, 2026.Born in Transylvan...
01/13/2026

Mary Athilee Morgan Owen, 95, widow of the late Rev. O’Neal Marvin Owen, passed away January 13, 2026.
Born in Transylvania County, NC she was a daughter of the late Jess and Suphronia Chapman Morgan. Mrs. Owen served in Ministry with her husband for many years at Faith Assembly in Brevard, NC....

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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.