All Obituaries

Jacqueline Francis Payden, 71, transitioned Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care . Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Carl Patrick Johnson was born, on March 8, 1959, to the late Essie Bell Nash Johnson and the late Broadus Johnson, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Carl was a very nice and caring individual.  He was loved by everyone he encountered. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video poker games. Throughout the community, he was known as the “Tax Man” because, he prepared taxes for those he was connected to for many years. Carl was preceded in...

Douglas Wilkins, affectionately known as “Doug”, was born on March 29, 1953, to the late John Wilkins and the late Lena Mae Padget, in Spartanburg, SC. Doug was a graduate of Chapman High School. He retired from the Magna Company. Doug was a member of Greater Bible Way Tabernacle. Doug was an avid walker. He loved watching tv, especially the western Gun Smoke. While watching tv, Doug would give play by play action to those who were around him. He never met a stranger and was...

Pastor Lenburgh Rob Lawrence was born, in Clarendon, Jamaica in the West Indies, to the late Rob Lawrence and the late Theresa Soland on March 17, 1938. Pastor Lawrence was a man after God’s own heart. He was a devout man of prayer and loved reading his Bible. He was an amazing preacher and Pastor of Victory Tabernacle. His life purpose and mission was to win souls for the Kingdom of God. Pastor Lawrence’s favorite color was royal blue. He leaves his love and legacy to his...

Betty Jeanette Darity was born, on January 11, 1962, to the late Blanche Fannie Louise Copeland Wood and the late Raymond Wood, Sr., in St. Augustine FL. She was educated in  Spartanburg County school and was a 1981 graduate of Chapman High School. She went on to get her CNA license from Rutherfordton College. Betty’s biggest love and passion was God. She pursued Him with every fiber of her being. Betty served God and his people with everything that she had. She had an endearing...

Vanessa Louise Smith was born, on February 2, 1957, to the late James Sheldon Garner and the late Mary Louise Vanhoesen Garner, in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Vanessa was a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. Vanessa was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves her memories to her children, Daniel Louis (Anna) Winters, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, SC, Christopher Paul Smith of Gainesville, GA and Jessica Louise (Stephen) Winters of Sarasota FL; grandchildren, Daniel Winters, III, Harrison...

Addison Joseph Fields Jr. was born  January 1, 1970, to the late Addison Joseph Fields Sr. and Patricia Carson Fields in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1988 graduate of Dorman High School. Addison continued his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an Associate’s degree in Computer Technology. Addison was an extremely strong-willed and outspoken individual. He was also very comedic. Addison had an infectious personality, and his mere presence would light up a room....

Minister Eric Talley was born, on June 14, 1974, to the late Diana Talley and the late Herbert Rogers, in Union, SC. He was a 1994 graduate of Jonesville High School. Eric was also his class president. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Limestone College. In high school he was a part of the marching band and played the tuba. He loved music and the band. He went on to become the drum major and that was one of his life’s highlights, achieving that honor. Minister Eric...

Tabatha Elizabeth Robinson, affectionately known as “Tab” ,was born on July 11, 1976, to the late Darlene Robinson and the late Altony Davis, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Tabatha was a loner at heart and had a somewhat stubborn demeanor at times. She was noted for being very sweet and kind. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Tabatha had a motherly and nurturing spirit and her favorite color was blue. Those...

Ricky Reynolds, Jr., affectionately known as “Slick”, was born on November28, 1954 to the late Fannie Foster Reynolds and Mason Reynolds, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Chapman High School and was previously employed at Suttle Farms for over twenty years. Those who are left behind include his wife, Antoinette Johnson; brother, Thomas (Vivian) Reynolds; sisters, Ethel Mae Reynolds and Florence Mae (Hebert) Porter; best friends, Benjamin Hawes and Lance Foster; and a host of...