Obituaries

Oct 18, 2024

Vernice Virginia Thompson was born, on August 12, 1931, to the late Jessie Mae Linder Teamer and the late Vernon Bernard Teamer, in Richmond, VA. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School in Pacolet, SC. She worked many years as a CNA at Mountain View Nursing Home.

Vernice was...

Oct 14, 2024

John Louis Davis, Jr., affectionately known as "Butch", was born on October 29, 1948, to the late Alease Garnett Jenkins Davis and the late John Louis Davis, in Spartanburg, SC. John worked many years in the manufacturing industry.

John was known as the life of the party and enjoyed dancing. He never met a stranger and was...

Oct 13, 2024

Floyd Carson, affectionately known as "Grandpa" was born, on July 4, 1958, to the late Alice Brooks Carson and the late Carl Carson, Sr., in Greenville, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and a 1977graduate of Chapman High School. He was formerly employed at Home Depot in Greenville SC.

He was a loveable...

Oct 11, 2024

Yolander Michelle Hearst Wynn Anderson, affectionately known as "Chelle"was born, on April 16, 1968, to Geraldine Hearst Wynn and the late Kenneth Wayne Wynn, in Spartanburg, SC. "Chelle" was raised in Spartanburg County and was a product of Spartanburg County schools and a 1987 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She continued her education at Virginia College and received a...

Oct 4, 2024

Hebert Nathaniel Smith, Jr. was born, on April 20, 1948, to the late Margaret Ellen Jackson Smith and the late Herbert C. Smith, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1967 graduated of Lincoln High School. He continued his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an associate's degree in welding. Herbert served in the United States Army and was...

Sep 30, 2024

Clyde Daniel Lee Sims was born, on September 25, 1945, to the late Lydia Rice Sims and the late Henry Sims, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He received an associate's degree from Spartanburg Technical College. Clyde served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He was a loyal and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Clyde was...

Sep 30, 2024

Franklin Ray Tate, affectionately known as "Razo Blade", was born on July 15, 1960, to the late Mildred Jerleen Moore Tate and the late Franklin Moore, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Franklin was a gentle and kindhearted individual. He had big heart and loved helping and serving others.

He was preceded in...

Sep 24, 2024

Michael Moultrie, affectionately known as "Mike", was born on June 30, 1949, to the late Artie L. Moultrie, Jr. and the late Helen Bogan Moultrie, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Mike worked many years at Bob's Car Wash.

He had a very quiet disposition and enjoyed riding his bicycle, fishing, and watching...

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Lee Cunningham Anderson's Story

Sarah was born, on June 26, 1924, in the town of Cross Hill which is located in Laurens County, in South Carolina, as the12th child, to the late Sallie Boyd and the late Jerry Cunningham. She was the last living sibling of 14 children.

The Cunningham family moved to...

Sep 13, 2024

Donnie Ray Carson, affectionately known as "D Ray", was born on June 7, 1964, to Betty Lou Wellman Carson and the late L.C. Carson, in Spartanburg, SC.  He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He worked many years in construction.

Donnie was a hard worker and enjoyed painting. He was a "home body" loved watching football, grilling,...

Sep 6, 2024

Bennie Lee Drummond, Jr, affectionately known as "Pookie" was born to the late Dorothy Giles Drummond and the late Bennie Lee Drummond, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC, on October 31, 1963. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. Bennie loved to cook and was a chef at Pete's Restaurant. He was baptized at an early age and a...

Sep 2, 2024

Nelson Bland was born October 24, 1960, to the late George Bland and the late Mary Alexander, in Johnston, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and worked as a grader for the Morgan Corporation for over twenty years.

Nelson was known as "the life of the party" and loved his daughter immensely. He his...

Sep 1, 2024

William Chambers Myers, Jr., affectionately known as "Dub", was born on July 19, 1951, in Columbia, SC to the late William Chambers Myers, Sr. and Marcellene Leslie Myers. He graduated from Dixie High School and continued his education at Erskine College earning a bachelor's degree. He then went on to receive his Doctor of pharmacy from the University of...

Aug 28, 2024

Patty Joyce Anna Miller, beloved wife of Eugene Miller, Sr. and mother to Trevail Barnard Murray and Phillip Terrial Murray all of Inman, SC, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Spartanburg Regional Home, on August 28, 2024.

She was born in Inman, South Carolina on May 4, 1964, to William and Betty Little. Patty...

Aug 19, 2024

Fred Doulgas Bryant was born, on February 8, 1949, to the late Celestine Bryant Reed and the late Spencer Rogers, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Fred had an easy-going demeanor and was extremely friendly. He loved to crack jokes and was very helpful.

He was preceded in death, along with his...

Aug 15, 2024

Clifford "Cordell" Lee, a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born on April 18, 1876, and resided at 126 Harmony Drive in Spartanburg, SC.

Cordell was the son of Wilhelmena Lee and the late Clifford Lee, Jr.  Cordell...

Aug 9, 2024

Husband, Father, Hero & Friend

On Saturday, October 27, 1945, God blessed the late Clyde Lyles and Beatrice Means Lyles with their third child, Benjamin Reuben Lyles.  He was born in Spartanburg, SC where he was raised in the home by his father and eldest sister, Ruby, after the untimely death of his mother.  He completed his...

Aug 1, 2024

Detra Lamontrail Geter, affectionately known as "Ms. Lucy",  was born on January 14, 1987, to Deanna Geter and Bennie Jefferies, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 2005 Gettys D. Broome High School graduate. Detra continued her education at Spartanburg Community College and received an associate's degree. She was currently a student at...

Jul 31, 2024

John Earl Kershaw, Sr., affectionately known as "Boss Hog", was born on August 2, 1943, to the late Rosetta Littlejohn Kershaw and the late William Calvin Kershaw, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1961 graduate of Carver High School.

John was a master brick mason and was employed with TNN Construction....

Jul 27, 2024

Coy Coston Landrum was born, September 14, 1944, to the late Otha Daniel Landrum and the late Sallie Geneva Waddell Landrum, in Spartanburg County. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. At an early age, he joined the Fairview CME Church and later united with New Faith International Church.

He retired from Michelin Tires after 25 years...