Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Ms. Jessica Michelle Rice entered rest on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A resident of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of John Woodruff and Toni (Thomas) Davis. Jessica was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She was employed at Takeuchi and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Jessica considered herself to be a homemade comedian and a jack...

Feb 2, 2025

Lorene Ford was born, on May 5, 1952, to the late Leola Pearson Martin and the late Dock Martin, Jr.  She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. She went on to receive certifications in nursing.

Lorene was a nice, caring and extremely comedic lady. She was loveable and enjoyed partying and spending time at casinos. Her...

Jan 28, 2025

With love and hope, Garvin Edward Means was born on July 23, 1948, to the late Leola Shands Means and the late Wilbur Means.

Following his graduation from Lincoln High School, he achieved distinction as one of the first African Americans to obtain machinery certification at Spartanburg Community College, previously Spartanburg Technical College.

He subsequently...

Jan 26, 2025

Drusilla Holmes, affectionately known as "Dru", was born December 4, 1959, to the late Freddie Lee Holmes and the late Edward Forest Wynn, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Drusilla retired from Disney World in Orlando, FL.

Drusilla was the purest soul you could ever meet. She never judged anyone and she...

Jan 25, 2025

Bennie Prysock was born, on October 10, 1947, to the late Bennie Prysock and the late Mattie Lee Long Prysock, in Spartanburg, SC.

Robert was a very friendly quiet. He infinity for cars and enjoyed working on them.  He was extremely intelligent.

Robert was preceded in death, along with his parents and siblings, Mae Frances...

Jan 23, 2025

Jerry Earl Glover was born, on May 23, 1962, to the late Robert Windell Glover and the late Faye Ann Nesbitt. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Chapman High School. He also received a certification in phlebotomy. He was previously employed with Alcoa as a machine operator.

He was a lover...

Jan 18, 2025

The Ancestors called again, and Nomonde, the angel of our family, answered them.

Ms. Nomonde Funeka Zingitwa Saziru was born on October 29, 1984. The doctors predicted that she would live only six months, and another doctor said she would live only five years, but they were wrong.

Nomonde was educated at the McCarthy Teszler...

Jan 15, 2025

Teresa Ann Byrd was born on March 11, 1973, to the late Nannie Mae Means Byrd and the late Billy Byrd in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools.

Teresa was a loving and caring individual. She was very outspoken and loved to talk on the phone. Teresa enjoyed listening to gospel and slow...

Jan 13, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Jean Rice. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 11, 2025

Christopher Rochelle Moore, affectionately known as "Chris", was born on March 3, 1960, to Lula Mae Watson Moore and the late Roosevelt Moore, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He  was previously employed with Monsanto Company of Woodruff, SC and Dollar General Distribution.

Chris loved old-school music and was a master PA technician....

Jan 10, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Raymond Bond. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2025

Steven  Earl Bates beloved husband of Erica Bates and the son of Sam Bates and the late Sheila Gloster transitioned on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025

Donna Lee Young, devoted wife of 35 years to Larry Whalen, mother to 2 children, Tammy (53) of Mecosta, Michigan and Troy (49) of Surprise, Arizona; 4 grandchildren Gage (23), Emily (22), Mason (21) and Alyssa (21), passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her family, and leaving a void her family cannot possibly ever fill.

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Jan 8, 2025

Christina Marie Evans was born, on June 18, 1992, in Atlanta, GA. Christina transitioned from this life on January 8, 2025.

Christina received her early education at Howard School of Academics/Tech High School in Chattanooga, TN graduating in 2011 as Valedictorian of her class. With her amazing success in high school, she earned the Dorothy Heights Scholarship,...

Jan 3, 2025

Shawn Dewayne Miller, affectionately known as "Big", was born on July 14, 1985, to Anna L. Jeter and the late Lester Lee Hollis, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Shawn was employed with Draxlmaier USA as a line operator.

Shawn had a talkative and loving personality. His most notable trait was his...

Jan 1, 2025

Christine McKissick was born, December 18, 1936, to the late Pearl Murphy Briggs and the late AJ Briggs, in Spartanburg, SC; She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Foster Grove High School class of 1954. She was member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Christine loved her family. She was very fashionable and...

Dec 30, 2024

Willie Earl Shelton, Jr., affectionately known as "Blue", was born on January 23, 1959, to the late Betty D. Evans, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1977 graduate of Dorman High School. Willie worked for many years at the Spartanburg Housing Authority and Lear Corporation.

Willie had a natural comedic...

Dec 30, 2024

Jermaine Tyrone Miller was born, on June 18, 1976, to Raymond H. Miller and the late Gracie Mae Wofford Miller, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Charles Lea Center. Jermain was a kind and gentle soul. He was extremely neat and mannerable. He loved helping others and loved music and dancing.

He was preceded in...

Dec 30, 2024

Her Life's Journey

Charlean Bridges Clyburn, affectionately known as "Mickey", was born August 27, 1958, to the late Mae Frances Funderburk Bridges and the late Virtus Bridges, in Cleveland, OH. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and a 1976 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She continued her education at the Spartanburg Nursing Academy, receiving a...

Dec 26, 2024

Darrick Dewayne Parks was born, on May 17, 1972, to the late Annie Lee Middleton Sawyer and the late Jessie James Parks, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1990 graduate of William L Dickinson High School in Jersey City, NJ. Darrick was employed at Plastic Omnium.

Darrick was a music enthusiast. With that love and passion for...