Obituaries

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...

Jul 22, 2024

Diamond Veronica Hill, affectionately known as "Diamz", was born on November 16, 2002, to Shravona M. Hill and Joseph A. Lambert, in Washington, DC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.  Diamond was a cashier at McDonalds.

Diamond had an infectious goofy personality and could make anyone laugh. Like most Gen Z's, she loved her phone. Diamond...

Jul 22, 2024

Victor Shirley Tobin, affectionately known as "Go Go", was born November 18, 1934, to the late Samuel Curtis Tobin and the late Mary Louise Sims, in Arcadia, LA. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years. Victor was very sociable and loved music, especially R&B.  He enjoyed watching westerns and was very talkative. Victor's favorite...

Jul 16, 2024

Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez, Jr. was born, on October 9, 1954, to the late Elida Cantu Martinez and the late Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez, Sr., in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from John Jay High School. He went on to receive training and certification from the Correctional Academy in Florida. Guadalupe served as a correctional officer for over 27 years.

Jul 12, 2024

Deloris Smith was born in Spartanburg, SC, on February 20, 1955, to the late Mary Ella Smith and the late Harold I. Miller.

Deloris was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Deloris retired from Spartanburg Medical Center after many years of...

Jul 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Greely, affectionately known as Bobbie, was born on June 11, 1943, to the late Oleama Smith Greely and the late Henry Greely, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Carver High School. Barbara retired from Converse College after twenty-nine years of service.

Barbara was quiet, loving and very religious....

Jul 2, 2024

Krist Roker was born on August 16, 1986, to Daniel Roker and the late Marie Josephine Matthews Roker in New York, NY. He was educated in the New York Public schools. Krist was an avid video gamer and was a car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marie Josephine Matthews Roker.

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Jul 2, 2024

Ms. Yvetta Hughes, affectionately known as "Vet", was born on September 9, 1956 to the late Evelyn Wilkins and the late Spurgeon Wilkins, in Detroit, MI.  "Vet" was a member of New Hidden Hill Baptist Church. She attended Spartanburg County schools Mary H. Wright Elementary, Carver Jr. High and Spartanburg High School. She was a previous employee of Wofford ...

Jun 23, 2024

Kirston Latasha Epps was born, on September 30, 1978, to Gwendolyn Anita Epps Harris and Roger L. Brewton, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School. Kirston continued her education at Virginia College receiving a bachelor's degree in computer network engineering. Kirston was employed at Amazon in the operations department....

Jun 23, 2024

James Earl Wilkins, Jr. was born, on January 31, 1966, to the late James Earl Wilkins, Sr. and the late Alberta Rena Fullenwinder Wilkins in Spartanburg, SC. He matriculated through the Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1986 graduate of Chapman High School. James retired from Mack Molding as a material handler after thirty-three years of service. He was...

Jun 22, 2024

Pastor Woodrow Booker, affectionately known as "Smooth" , was born on November 3, 1958, to the late Edna Lucile Keenan Booker and the late David Booker, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Automotive High School in Brooklyn, NY. Woodrow retired from Raddison Hotel in Manhattan, New York as a Bell Captain after many years of service....

Jun 21, 2024

Mr. Bradford Mays was born to the late Vernon Mays and the late Clara Weaver, on March 31, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC. His grandparents raised him, the late Vannie Lee Mays and the late Leoda Mays.  He was a graduate of Foster's Grove High School.  Bradford was a devoted member of Friends & Christ United Methodist Church.

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Jun 20, 2024

Mr. Larnell Gardner was born to Nora Hines Gardner and Garnell Gardner, on December 31, 1953, in Landrum, SC.  He was educated in Landrum schools.  His favorite color was black.  Larnell was a member of the National Guard.

Larnell's favorite pastimes were reading, collecting model cars, listening to old-school R&B music, and cooking "greasy Burgers".  He liked...

Jun 8, 2024

His Life's Journey

Timothy Frank Lynch was on born September 13, 1960, to Louise "Big Mama" Lynch and the late J.W.  "Pop" Lynch, in Tryon, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Frank was employed as an automotive detail specialist for several years for numerous car dealerships. In his spare time he enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2024

Betty Jo Bethea was born October 4, 1932, to the late Nannie Tracy and the late Albert Wilkins, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a graduate of Cowpens High School and furthered her education at Johnson C. Smith University.

Betty Jo Bethea resided in Washington D.C. for fifty plus years and loved to eat. She enjoyed watching soap...

Jun 4, 2024

Ricky was born February 7, 1962, in Holly Hills, SC to Rudolph Stephens and the late Sheila Cummings. He was loved and adored by his friends and loved ones. He always strived to help everyone, whether he just met you or had known you for a lifetime.

Ricky worked various jobs from Chapman Concrete (Spartanburg, SC), Carolina...

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Louise Sims was born April 26, 1933, to the late Henry Sims and the late Wastine Fant Sims, in Pauline, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Mary spent many years working as a gaffer. She had a very motherly and spirited disposition. She was the eldest of her siblings and was naturally nurturing to her younger...

May 17, 2024

Shelia Frances Jenkins was born, on June 8, 1958, to the late Betty J. Fields, in Washington, DC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a 1976 graduate of Spartanburg High School.

Shelia was a loving, kind and sweet soul.  Sheila had a deep and devoted love for her family and expressed it daily....