Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Tom Edward Harris was born on May 28, 1952, to the late Inez Wilson Harris and the late John Harris, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Tom was employed at Bob's Car Wash for over 26 years. He was a former member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Tom was extremely quiet and loved...

Apr 28, 2024

Bessie Jean Jones was born on February 16, 1939, to the late Easter Dorn in McCormick, SC.  She was educated in the McCormick County Schools. Bessie loved her family tremendously. She took great pride in cooking and doing church work. Bessie loved the Lord with all her of heart and thoroughly enjoyed reading the Bible.

Bessie enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2024

Harold Timothy Prater, affectionately known as "Fat Boy", was born December 22, 1969, to Hattie M. Pitts Prater and Harold Prater, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Harold was known as "The life of the Party" and had an infectious laugh that would light up a room. He had a very caring and...

Apr 22, 2024

Willie Bill Cross, affectionately known as "Uncle Bill", was born May 16, 1939, to the late Johnnie B. Cross and Nancy Mitchell Cross, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Willie was a machine operator at Kohler Company for fifteen years and retired from Spartan Terrace Apartments as maintenance supervisor for over thirty years.

Apr 18, 2024

Ronnie Brown, Sr. was born August 7, 1962, in Spartanburg, SC, to Hosea Johnson and the late Irene Brown.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Dorman High School class of 1981.  He retired from the Landrum Middle School after many years of service.

Ronnie was extremely talkative and was also comedic....

Apr 18, 2024

Bernard Wilson Beasley, affectionately known as "Nard", was born on October 9, 1980, to the late Grace Virginia Beasley and the late Alvin Davis, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Bernard was employed with William's Detail for several years.

Benard was known as being a "Character" and fun to be around....

Apr 14, 2024

Hayward Mayes was born, on October 31, 1935, to the late Leoda Mayes and the late Vannie Lee Mayes, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He served six years in the United States Army. He was employed at General Motors for over thirty years. Hayward was a member of Friends in Christ United Methodist Church....

Apr 12, 2024

Thurman James Hamlett, affectionately known as "TJ", was born on September 9, 1949, to the late Dollie Lucy Edwards and the late Charles J Edwards, in Danville. VA, He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a 1968 graduate Florence Chapel High School. While in high school, Thurman played football. He continued his education at Cecil Business College...

Apr 11, 2024

Stacy Donnell Woodruff, affectionately known as "Pete Rock", was born on August 13, 1977, to Willie Mae Checks and the late Benny Woodruff, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Stacy was noted as being the "class clown" and extremely funny. Stacy had a loveable, outgoing, and outspoken personality. He was loved by everyone, especially...

Apr 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Beaty was born, on September 1,1941, to the late Lawrence Leake, Sr. and the late Wilhelmina McClure Leake, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Barbara was a loving, kind and gentle soul. She was noted for feeding and sheltering many from her neighborhood. Barbara was "the life of the party" and enjoyed...

Apr 6, 2024

Mark Allen was born on July 21, 1979, to the late Roosevelt Murphy and the late Virginia Viola Allen, in Spartanburg, SC. He was an automobile enthusiast. He was a loving and devoted father.Mark was very sociable and enjoyed listening to hip hop music. He was an avid San Frisco 49ers fan.

Mark practiced the Muslim faith....

Apr 3, 2024

Paul Thomas Entwistle was born, on September 29, 1954, to the late Maureen Entwistle and the late Kenneth Entwistle in Bolton, England. Paul had a comedic demeanor about him and he was a jokester. He was a doting husband, father, and grandfather. He loved children and would dress up at Christmas as Santa Clause and wore elaborate costumes during...

Mar 29, 2024

Mamie Teacora White Pearson was born on March 8, 1943, to the late Elizabeth Rookard White and the late Judson White, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Cummings Street School.

Mamie was an exceptional cook and baker. She was known for her sweet potato pie. Mamie was extremely loquacious...

Mar 17, 2024

Marie Jeter Stoute was born on August 22, 1947, to the late Mamie Jeter Stoute and the late Samuel Jeter, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and a graduate of Carver High School. She continued her education at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University receiving a Bachelors Degree in Education. She was an educator...

Mar 13, 2024

Bennie Lee Drummond, Sr. was born on March 17, 1937, in Woodruff, SC to the late T.J. Drummond and the late Gennie V. Drummond. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school and a 1955 graduate of Carver High School. He continued his education at Spartanburg Technical College and Rutledge College. He retired from Michelin after many years of...

Mar 11, 2024

Eugene O'Neil Smith was born on December 11, 1951, to the late Margie Moore Smith and the late Robert Charles Leonard Smith, in Campobello, SC.  He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He furthered his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an Associates in Mechanics. He retired from Mohawk Industries after being a weaver for many years Eugene...

Mar 4, 2024

Minister Joey Johnson, affectionately known as "Mush", was born on January 16, 1957, to Gentle Johnson and the late Addie Ruth Browning Briggs, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1976 graduate of Woodruff High School. Joey was a three-year football letterman, played in two state championships, in Woodruff Hall of Fame, and...

Mar 3, 2024

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"

Reverend Dr. McKelvie Christopher Garvin, affectionately known as "CP", was born January 12, 1931, to the late Deacon Adam McClary Garvin and the late Sister Florence Footman Garvin, in Dorchester County, SC.

Dr. Garvin received salvation...

Mar 1, 2024

Mother Betty Jane Sims, affectionately known as "Bette", was born August 10, 1941, to the late Sam Miller, Sr. and the late Euline Wilburn Miller, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools.

Mother Sims was the "neighborhood nanny". She took great pride in caring for children in the neighborhood so that their parents...

Feb 28, 2024

Billy Charles Carter was born on April 24, 1956, to the late James Wallace and the late Hazel Mae Cater, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He was employed at the Spartanburg Medical Center until his health failed.

Billy was a very outgoing and comical individual. He loved to eat and his favorite...