All Obituaries

Willie Bill Cross, affectionately known as “Uncle Bill”, was born May 16, 1939, to the late Johnnie B. Cross and Nancy Mitchell Cross, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Willie was a machine operator at Kohler Company for fifteen years and retired from Spartan Terrace Apartments as maintenance supervisor for over thirty years. Willie had an endearing love for God and was passionate about his relationship with his Savior. He loved his family...

Ronnie Brown, Sr. was born August 7, 1962, in Spartanburg, SC, to Hosea Johnson and the late Irene Brown.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Dorman High School class of 1981.  He retired from the Landrum Middle School after many years of service. Ronnie was extremely talkative and was also comedic. He was noted as being the life of the and party and enjoyed listing to music of all kinds. His favorite NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys. He was a...

Bernard Wilson Beasley, affectionately known as “Nard”, was born on October 9, 1980, to the late Grace Virginia Beasley and the late Alvin Davis, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Bernard was employed with William’s Detail for several years. Benard was known as being a “Character” and fun to be around. He had a comedic flair and was a jokester. Benard was talkative and never met a stranger. He loved his family,...

Hayward Mayes was born, on October 31, 1935, to the late Leoda Mayes and the late Vannie Lee Mayes, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He served six years in the United States Army. He was employed at General Motors for over thirty years. Hayward was a member of Friends in Christ United Methodist Church.  Hayward was a very family-oriented man who loved his family immensely. He took great pride in caring for his family.  He had a curt disposition...

Thurman James Hamlett, affectionately known as “TJ”, was born on September 9, 1949, to the late Dollie Lucy Edwards and the late Charles J Edwards, in Danville. VA, He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a 1968 graduate Florence Chapel High School. While in high school, Thurman played football. He continued his education at Cecil Business College and enlisted and served in the United States Army. Thurman loved his family and was talkative. He was noted as being...

Stacy Donnell Woodruff, affectionately known as “Pete Rock”, was born on August 13, 1977, to Willie Mae Checks and the late Benny Woodruff, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Stacy was noted as being the “class clown” and extremely funny. Stacy had a loveable, outgoing, and outspoken personality. He was loved by everyone, especially those in High Land community. Stacy’s favorite color was blue. He was preceded in death,...

Barbara Jean Beaty was born, on September 1,1941, to the late Lawrence Leake, Sr. and the late Wilhelmina McClure Leake, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Barbara was a loving, kind and gentle soul. She was noted for feeding and sheltering many from her neighborhood. Barbara was “the life of the party” and enjoyed dancing. In her early years, she was a member of Stephen Grove AME Zion Church. She was preceded in death, along with her...

Mark Allen was born on July 21, 1979, to the late Roosevelt Murphy and the late Virginia Viola Allen, in Spartanburg, SC. He was an automobile enthusiast. He was a loving and devoted father.Mark was very sociable and enjoyed listening to hip hop music. He was an avid San Frisco 49ers fan. Mark practiced the Muslim faith. He was preceded in death, along with his parents, by siblings, Kathy Allen, Joan Allen, and David Allen; and nephews, Corey Allen and Michael Allen. Left to cherish his...

Paul Thomas Entwistle was born, on September 29, 1954, to the late Maureen Entwistle and the late Kenneth Entwistle in Bolton, England. Paul had a comedic demeanor about him and he was a jokester. He was a doting husband, father, and grandfather. He loved children and would dress up at Christmas as Santa Clause and wore elaborate costumes during Halloween to pass out candy. Paul accepted Christ as his savior. He was in restaurant management for numerous years, was a Georgia Bulldogs football...

Mamie Teacora White Pearson was born on March 8, 1943, to the late Elizabeth Rookard White and the late Judson White, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Cummings Street School. Mamie was an exceptional cook and baker. She was known for her sweet potato pie. Mamie was extremely loquacious and she never met a stranger. She had a very curt disposition. In her spare time she enjoyed watching old TV shows and African shows on YouTube. Her...