Obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Nathaniel Johnson was born on March 10, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Sallie Mae Murphy Johnson and the late Robert Lee Johnson. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and later earned his GED.

Nathaniel was a man who loved the great outdoors. He found joy in yard work and was a...

Apr 4, 2025

Cornelia Ann Frazier was born on February 16, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Alice Elizabeth Means and the late George Long, Sr. She received her education in the Spartanburg County school system.

Cornelia was united in holy matrimony to the late Johnny T. Frazier, and from their union, three beloved sons were born. She...

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Ulysses Coleman, a native of McCormick, SC, later moved to Inman, SC. He was born on October 12, 1955, to the late Robert Coleman and Luella Bryant Coleman. Ulysses had a deep love for his family and was always ready to help them in times of need.

An amateur carpenter, Ulysses enjoyed working on and building...

Mar 29, 2025

Thurmond Glover, affectionately known as "Slim," was born on May 16, 1942, in Campobello, SC, to the late George Glover and the late Wyola Copeland Glover. He was a proud graduate of Mary McLeod Bethune High School in Inman, SC.

Thurmond had a variety of interests, including fishing, quilting, and gardening. He found joy in working in...

Mar 26, 2025

James Benjamin Irby, affectionately known as "Chunky," was born on February 12, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late James Irby and Lillie Bell Rice. He attended Florence Chapel High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army.

A man deeply connected to nature, James found great joy in fishing and nurturing his...

Mar 25, 2025

Deborah Kay Davis was born on May 30, 1959, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Charles Edward Richard, Sr. and the late Ellen Ruth Hull. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Cowpens High School. With a compassionate spirit and a deep dedication to caring for others, she devoted many years of her...

Mar 23, 2025

Jimmy Ferguson was born on November 8, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Lois Ferguson and the late Elejah Rice. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and attended Lincoln High School.

Jimmy proudly served in the United States Army and later worked for the Clement Lumber Company. In his younger years, he had...

Mar 23, 2025

Sharon Haywood was born on August 10, 1961, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Loreece F. Haywood and the late Joe H. Haywood. Alongside her beloved sister, Linda Williams, she was baptized at Cleveland Baptist Church and found joy singing in the youth choir.

A proud graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1979, Sharon attended USC Upstate...

Mar 18, 2025

In the gentle arms of time, a life so precious found its rest.

Carolyn Ann Bates, born on March 27, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, was a beacon of love, strength, and grace. The beloved daughter of the late Thelma Meadow and the late Harold Bates, she walked through life with kindness at her core.

Educated...

Mar 17, 2025

Donnie Dean Fowler was born on January 7, 1978, in Spartanburg, SC, to Donnie Foster and the late Cathy Deloris Fowler. Educated in Spartanburg County Schools, he graduated from Spartanburg High School and pursued a career as a music technician, specializing in amplifiers and electronics.

A man of generosity and warmth, Donnie welcomed others with open arms,...

Mar 12, 2025

James Crawford was born, on January 9, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Clara Smalls Crawford and the late Booker T. Crawford. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and worked as a janitor until his retirement.

A devoted member of Montgomery Chapel Baptist Church, James was known for his enormous heart and easygoing...

Mar 8, 2025

Born on April 10, 1948, in Gaffney, SC, Margaret was the daughter of the late Margaret Louise Dawkins Norris and the late Eugene Norris. She spent most of her life in Spartanburg, SC, where she built a home filled with love, warmth, and kindness.

Margaret dedicated her life to caring for those she loved, always leading with...

Mar 7, 2025

Lueada Washington Rogers was a woman of strength, humor, and boundless love. Born on December 15, 1939, in Penola, AL, to the late Leodis Turner Washington and Roosevelt Washington, Sr., she embraced life with a spirit that was both resilient and radiant. A proud graduate of North Sumpter High School's Class of 1956, she worked hard throughout her life,...

Mar 4, 2025

Audrey Teresa Thompson was a force of love, laughter, and light. Born on September 28, 1965, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Lorraine Thompson and McArthur Mack, Sr., she grew up surrounded by family, faith, and an undeniable spirit of joy. She was a proud 1984 graduate of Spartanburg High School and went on to work as a dedicated...

Mar 3, 2025

Juan Carlos Gist was born on February 26, 1971, in Spartanburg, SC, to Shirley Ann Littlejohn and the late Claude Gist Jr. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and later worked as a Machine Operator in the textile industry. Juan was known for his fun-loving personality and his gift for conversation. A dedicated fan of the...

Mar 3, 2025

A Life of Faith, Love, and Service

Proverbs 31:28 – "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

Her Humble Beginnings

Gladys McWhorter Miller was born on September 9, 1927, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the beloved fifth child of the late Rosa and Guy McWhorter. She...

Feb 26, 2025

Tangela Lavette Harris, affectionately known as "Tangie", was born on November 2, 1970, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Jessie Mae Bennette Harris and the late James Edward Harris. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Woodruff High School in 1988. Tangela dedicated her career to caring for others and was employed as a...

Feb 23, 2025

Psalm 71:23 – "My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed."

A Humble Beginning ….

Gentle Johnson, son of the late Margie Ann Hunter Johnson and the late Willie James Johnson, affectionately known as "Gent", was born on June 18, 1938, in Spartanburg County....

Feb 22, 2025

Joseph Davis, Jr., affectionately known as "Joey," was born on March 2, 1952, to the late Joseph H. Davis, Sr. and Susie Tyree in New York. After a brief but courageous battle with sarcoma cancer, Joey entered into eternal rest at 9:30 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.

Joey was...

Feb 21, 2025

Ida Gentry Clowney, better known as "Ike", was born in Spartanburg, SC, on February 21, 1956.  She was a resident of Charlotte, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at Kingdom Builders Church, 881 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC  29302.

The announcement is entrusted to Callaham-Hicks &...