Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Elder L. Roosevelt (Ro) Fowler was born on August 20, 1944, to the late Nazaree Staggs Fowler and the late William Kennedy Fowler, in Spartanburg County, SC. He was educated in the schools of Spartanburg County and a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School. He spent many years working for Metromont Corporation, working many positions, but retired as a...

Dec 10, 2024

Baby Boy Ilijah Amiri King was born on December 9, 2024, to Tajala Foster and Joshua King, in Spartanburg SC. He entered eternal rest on December 10, 2024.

Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are grandparents, Latasha Jackson, Fatina Hall and John Foster; aunts, Jonasia Foster, Jayden- Alexix Cummings, and Breaaunna Hughes; uncles, Isaac...

Dec 9, 2024

Carlton Smith, affectionately known as "Cot", was born, on December 11, 1948, to the late Margaret Jones Smith and the late Matthew Smith in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Carlton possessed a goofy and comedic disposition.  He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching...

Dec 9, 2024

Co-Pastor Barbara Ann Fisher was born, on October 2, 1962, to the late Rosetta Holmes Richards and the late Lougene Jackson, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Co-Pastor worked many years in hospice care.

She alongside her husband were the founders of Place of New Opportunity Church in Greenwood, SC. Co-Pastor loved...

Dec 6, 2024

David Joseph Bakon was born, on May 10, 1957, to the late Mary Jane Loges Bakan and the late William  "Bill" Bakan, in Dayton, Ohio. He was an outgoing and friendly individual. He loved his family immensely. In his later years moved to Celina, Ohio on the lake. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his lake house.

Dec 3, 2024

Reverend Corine Edwards Mabry, affectionately known as  "Co", was born, on February 10, 1948, to the late Rosa Lee Ferguson Edwards and the late Cruso Edwards, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Bethune High School. In her early years, Corine was a textile seamstress at Carver Industries and then continued her...

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Blackley was born on May 30, 1948, to the late Marvin and Hazel-Mae McDowell, Mary was a woman of unwavering faith, kindness, and compassion. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Garfield McDowell, and her precious granddaughter, Mariah Blackley.

Mary was a devoted member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Campobello, South Carolina,...

Nov 17, 2024

Annie Ruth Feaster was born, on December 30, 1942, to the late Sallie Bell Griffin and the late Earl Steveson, in Fairfield County, SC.  Annie was known as being "the life of the party".  She had an impeccable sense of style and was always dressed to impress. Annie had a comedic flare and was innately a prankster. She was...

Nov 17, 2024

John Lewis Moore, Sr. was born, on February 26, 1952, to the late Ola Lewis Moore and the late Luther Cecil Moore in Brooklyn, NY. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1970 graduate of Carver High School. He was a railway engineer for ten years until his retirement.

He was an avid fisher and...

Nov 15, 2024

Marshall Tate was born, on March 12, 1958, to the late Devada White and the late Willie Tate, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Marshall enjoyed talking with the fellas in his spare time.  His favorite colors were blue and gray.  He was partial to baseball.

He leaves his memory and legacy to...

Nov 15, 2024

Willie James Briggs was born, on November 28, 1935, to the late Willie Mae Briggs Peake and the late Matthew Peake, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Willie was a "go getter" and was extremely active.  He was immensely kind and considerate. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds but had an infinity to baseball....

Nov 12, 2024

Ann Dawkins was born, on October 19, 1964, to Nellie Lee Dawkins and the late Arthur Lee Rogers, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Broom High School. She was previously employed with Wades Restaurant as a cook. Her favorite color was pink.

Ann had an outspoken and direct...

Nov 4, 2024

Beloved  Son, Father, Brother, Friend, Teacher, and Coach

Eric Demond Cheek a beloved son, father, brother, and uncle passed away on November 4, 2024. His departure leaves a void that words can scarcely fill, yet his legacy of love, strength, and dedication will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Eric was a dedicated teacher...

Oct 31, 2024

JAMES LEWIS BYRD was born to the late Geogia Lee Gibson Byrd and the late Leroy A. Byrd, on June 15, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC.   He was a 1972 graduate of Spartanburg High School.  James served in the US Army from 1975 until 1979 and received an honorable discharge.

James loved his children and grandchildren dearly.  He...

Oct 30, 2024

Carolyn Janelle Tanner was born, to the late Gertrude Moore Tanner and the late George Arthur Tanner, in Spartanburg, SC, on April 6, 1944.

She graduated from Florence Chapel High School and continued her education at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, SC.  Carolyn worked as a Spinner/Cutter Operator at Leigh Fibers for many years.

In...

Oct 28, 2024

Evangelist Sharon Deyonne Doss was born, on April 21, 1951, to the late Felma Louise Cotton Young and Roy Elmer Doss in Oakland, CA. She was a 1969 graduate of Hanford High School. She continued studies in physical therapy at San Diego Community College

Sharon thoroughly enjoyed crafting and she spent a lot of her spare time...

Oct 27, 2024

Sharon Lynn Harris was born, on January 31, 1970, to the late Oscar Buck Pruitt and the late Dorothy Dale Pressley, in Fingerville, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. Sharon loved her grandchildren and was very giving. She enjoyed shopping and cooking and was very outspoken. She had a...

Oct 26, 2024

Elaine Young was born, on February 10, 1961, the late Helen Miller Young and the late Waymond Young, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Elaine was a talkative, outspoken, bold and God-fearing lady. She was an excellent cook and was known for her dressing and sweet potato pies. She also enjoyed dining out...

Oct 23, 2024

Bobby Arthur Rogers, known to most as "Don Juan", was born to Wilba Middleton Rogers and Johnny Arthur Rogers, on April 17, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC.

He attended Spartanburg High school. Bobby had a charming and loving personality. He never met a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off of his back or his last dime...

Oct 19, 2024

Deacon Lee Owen Hines, affectionately known as "Boot", was born, on November 25, 1952, to the late Julia Elzina Vernon Hines and the late Lee Foy Hines, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Lee was a forklift driver and machine operator for Concept Packing for many years.

Deacon Hines was a member of...