All Obituaries

Javarrus Jaquan Jeter, known to most as “Jay”, was born in Spartanburg, SC to Latonya Littlejohn and Rahim Jeter, on September 15, 1998.  Jay attended Rocky River High School in Charlotte, NC and was employed at Blaze Pizza.  His favorite football team was the Carolina Panthers and blue was his favorite color.  Jay’s goal in life was to be a business owner.  At the age of 16, he accepted Christ while attending a service at The City Church in Charlotte,...

Arillie Shands Wells was born on July 23, 1944, to the late Wilson Shands and the late Lois Lyles Shands in Spartanburg, SC.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Fairforest, SC, and also obtained an Associate Degree from Cecil’s Business College of Spartanburg, SC.  Arillie was self-employed as a Cosmetologist for many years.  She loved flowers and enjoyed working in her flower gardens.  Arillie, a prophetess in her own right, loved the Lord, her...

Mr. Leo Alfonso Allen, Sr. was born to Gustavious and Francis Allen on January 20, 1938.  Leo was born in Roatán, Honduras in Central America, and was of the Methodist faith.  As a young man, he moved to Bronx, NY and later resided in Tabor City, NC.  In December of 2021, he moved to Moore, SC to live with his daughter until his transition.  He was a gifted carpenter who loved to craft and restore furniture and build houses.  He was also a Manson with the M....

Mrs. Blanch Louise Fannie Copeland Wood was born on March 25, 1939, to the late Tim and Martha Pea Copeland in Asheville, NC. She was educated in the Asheville County school district and graduated from Stephen Lee High School. Blanch was known as a prayer warrior; a mother of Zion (she’d often call people in from the street to pray for them), and she was well-loved and respected in the community for this great deed. She loved to sing, and she was a great cook, as well as a talented...

Mr. Steve Eugene Jackson was born to the late Vonell Jackson and Minister Earline Hall Jackson.  He joined Ridgeville Baptist Church at an early age; Steve was saved and loved the Lord.  He was educated in the Inman public school system. Steve leaves to cherish memories to his wife, Evangelist Pecolia Jackson of the home; mother, Minister Earline Jackson of Inman, SC; daughter, Ivy C. Rowland of Chesnee, SC; bonus children, Vanessa Walker of Johnston, SC, Robert (Regina) Nesbitt...

Deacon Hestor L Scott affectionally called, “Pop”, was born to the late Hestor L Scott Sr. and Lottie Scott, in Rice, VA.  At an early age, he moved to Peekskill, NY, and it was there he joined the United States Navy and served in the culinary department of Naval Ships. After his service in the US Navy, he became employed with the VA Hospital in Montrose, NY. Soon after he met the love of his life Pauline and they married in 1958. He retired from the VA Hospital after...

Mr. Carrington William Rose, Sr. was born on December 19, 1964, to the late Charlie Lewis Rose and Anna Catherine Giles Rose in Charlotteville, Virginia. He was the general manager at the Golden Corral restaurant in Spartanburg, SC. He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to his companion, Lucero Reyes of the home; daughter, Dawn Rose of Newport News, VA; son, Carrington William Rose, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; sister, Catherine (Roger) Thompson of Charlotte, NC; brothers, Charlie (Betty)...

Lillie Bell Jackson was born on November 11, 1943, to the late Minnie Black Nash and the late Victor Nash, Sr., in Spartanburg County.  She was affectionately known to all that knew her as, “Bell”.  She possessed a loving and cheerful spirit and was a delight to everyone she encountered, even strangers. Left to cherish loving memories are her husband, James Jackson of the home; daughter, Cheryl (Sterling Carl) Jackson of Spartanburg, SC; son, Herbert Jackson of...

James O' David Stevens, Sr. was born on March 27, 1949, to the late Robert Stevens and the late Iren Rhinehart Stevens in Spartanburg County. He attended Carver High school and was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. His favorite color was blue and loved drinking coffee. James had an extremely friendly nature and he never met a stranger. He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to his daughter, Faye Denise Stevens of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, Robert Stevens of Conway, SC, Terry...

Anthony Eugene Alexander, 58, of Spartanburg, SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home. Anthony was born, on October 22, 1963, to Nettie Lee Alexander and the late Boyd Albert Alexander, Sr. He was a native of South Carolina. He formerly worked at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  His favorite past times were watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, dancing, and fishing.  His favorite songs were, I’ll Take You There and Love...