Obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Mincie Murphy was born on April 13th, 1947, to Robert James Mosley and Aileen Ophelia Mosley. She was educated in the Spartanburg public school system and was a proud graduate of Carver High. She was also a proud graduate of Friendship University of Rock Hill. Mincie was a long time employee of Walmart of Spartanburg where she retired after over...

Mar 14, 2026

With hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude, we pause to honor the life of Maurice Antwane Rogers, affectionately known to family and friends as "Moe."

Maurice was born on August 26, 1976, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Willie James Rogers and Deborah Alexander Rogers of Moore, South Carolina. He...

Mar 13, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

Mrs. Judy Ann Jenkins was born November 19th, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Jacie Emma Susan Hill and the late Stonewall Foster, Sr. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a graduate of Benjamin E. Mays High School. On November 21, 1968, she wed Willie James Jenkins, and from this union two daughters were...

Mar 6, 2026

Tommy Lee Miller, affectionately known as "Skywalker" and "Smitty," was born on October 6, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC, to Ida Pearl Miller and the late James Arthur Miller. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a member of the graduating class of 1976 at Dorman High School.

Tommy was employed with flowers bakery for...

Mar 4, 2026

Jeremy Brewer was born on July 24, 1981, to Patricia A. Brewer and Ronald Brewer in Fort Worth, TX. He was educated in the local schools and grew into a thoughtful and reserved individual who valued family, loyalty, and quiet moments of reflection.

Jeremy was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling with his job and seeing new...

Feb 28, 2026

Calvin Whit Smith was born on May 1, 1954, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to the late Monroe Smith and the late Essie W. Smith. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and was a proud graduate of Chapman High School, Class of 1971. At an early age, Calvin accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized...

Feb 21, 2026

Virginia Mae Ray, affectionately known as "Gin," was born on December 19, 1940, in Polk County, North Carolina, to the late Ella Mae Staley Whiteside and the late William Briscoe. She was educated in the Polk County school system, where a life marked by warmth, resilience, and quiet strength began to unfold.

Virginia was full of life,...

Feb 20, 2026

Chris Miller, affectionately known as "Slim," "Boobie," and "Millertime," was born on August 30, 1976, to Joyce Ann Boyd and the late James Nathaniel Miller in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Chris attended Landrum High School and was employed with Builders First Source as a delivery assistant. He enjoyed listening to music, lifting weights, and spending time with friends....

Feb 13, 2026

Kenneth Tore Scott, affectionately known as "Kenny," was born on January 1, 1961, to the late Sadie Mae Lyles Scott and the late Christopher Columbus Scott, Jr. in Buffalo, NY. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Kenny was known for his humorous and joyful spirit. He was a natural jokester who always had a joke to...

Feb 12, 2026

Doris Jean Martin, 88, was born to the late Ruth Henry and James Henry on November 2, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Doris Martin departed this beautiful life on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Atlantic City Regional Medical Center.

Doris was a devoted wife of 66 years to the late Mark Martin Jr....

Feb 12, 2026

CD Jackson was born on November 1, 1933, to the late Lillian Hall Jackson and the late Precious Jackson, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He received his education in Spartanburg County schools, where a strong foundation of family values and hard work was formed.

CD was united in holy matrimony to the late Susie Mae Jackson and...

Feb 5, 2026

Natasha Eilynn Longshore, affectionately known as "Tasha," was born on December 3, 1978, to Linda Jackson and the late James W. Henderson, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and later received a certificate in phlebotomy from Spartanburg Community College. Tasha worked faithfully as a phlebotomist at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center until her health...

Feb 2, 2026

Mr. Ernest Howard Nash, affectionately known as "Gofer" or "Brut," was born on December 22, 1956, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Annie Mae Nash and Ernest Nash. He was educated in the public school system of Spartanburg County. He graduated from Dorman High School and went on to pursue a degree at Rutledge College.

Ernest...

Feb 2, 2026

Betty Lou Gilliam, a devoted woman of God and the cherished matriarch of her family, transitioned peacefully to her eternal rest at Spartanburg Medical Center on February 2, 2026. Born on March 9, 1940, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Will Lipscomb and Katie Epps Wellman.

A proud product of the Spartanburg...

Jan 26, 2026

Freddie Morman, affectionately known as "John," was born on November 15, 1948, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Annie Bennett and the late Johnny M. Bennett. He received his education in  Spartanburg County schools and later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, where he faithfully served during the Vietnam War.

Jan 25, 2026

Ellaree Ferguson Shands was born on November 19, 1942, to the late Otis Ferguson and Queen Esther Ferguson in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools. After completing her education, she later retired after more than thirty years of faithful and dedicated service with Spartan Mills.

Ellaree was a devoted member of Harrison Grove...

Jan 24, 2026

Reginald Arnold Davis, affectionately known as "Reggie," was born on July 28, 1971, to the late Debra Davis and the late Reginald A. Davis, in Bronx, New York. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and attended Chapman High School.

Reggie was known for his cool and laid back spirit and never met a stranger....

Jan 21, 2026

Danny Lee Wilkins was born on October 29, 1953, in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Mary M. Wilkins and the late C. W. Wilkins. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system, where he developed the character and work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.

Danny was a dedicated employee of the City...

Jan 16, 2026

James Arthur Montgomery, affectionately known as "Jimmy", was born on June 20, 1954, in Spartanburg South Carolina, to the late Mary Montgomery Jones and the late Charlie Wiggleton. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and was a graduate of Spartanburg High School.

Jimmy was an accomplished drummer whose gift for music allowed him to...