Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Willie James Briggs was born, on November 28, 1935, to the late Willie Mae Briggs Peake and the late Matthew Peake, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Willie was a "go getter" and was extremely active.  He was immensely kind and considerate. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds but had an infinity to baseball....

Nov 12, 2024

Ann Dawkins was born, on October 19, 1964, to Nellie Lee Dawkins and the late Arthur Lee Rogers, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Broom High School. She was previously employed with Wades Restaurant as a cook. Her favorite color was pink.

Ann had an outspoken and direct...

Nov 4, 2024

Beloved  Son, Father, Brother, Friend, Teacher, and Coach

Eric Demond Cheek a beloved son, father, brother, and uncle passed away on November 4, 2024. His departure leaves a void that words can scarcely fill, yet his legacy of love, strength, and dedication will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Eric was a dedicated teacher...

Oct 31, 2024

JAMES LEWIS BYRD was born to the late Geogia Lee Gibson Byrd and the late Leroy A. Byrd, on June 15, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC.   He was a 1972 graduate of Spartanburg High School.  James served in the US Army from 1975 until 1979 and received an honorable discharge.

James loved his children and grandchildren dearly.  He...

Oct 30, 2024

Carolyn Janelle Tanner was born, to the late Gertrude Moore Tanner and the late George Arthur Tanner, in Spartanburg, SC, on April 6, 1944.

She graduated from Florence Chapel High School and continued her education at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, SC.  Carolyn worked as a Spinner/Cutter Operator at Leigh Fibers for many years.

In...

Oct 28, 2024

Evangelist Sharon Deyonne Doss was born, on April 21, 1951, to the late Felma Louise Cotton Young and Roy Elmer Doss in Oakland, CA. She was a 1969 graduate of Hanford High School. She continued studies in physical therapy at San Diego Community College

Sharon thoroughly enjoyed crafting and she spent a lot of her spare time...

Oct 27, 2024

Sharon Lynn Harris was born, on January 31, 1970, to the late Oscar Buck Pruitt and the late Dorothy Dale Pressley, in Fingerville, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. Sharon loved her grandchildren and was very giving. She enjoyed shopping and cooking and was very outspoken. She had a...

Oct 26, 2024

Elaine Young was born, on February 10, 1961, the late Helen Miller Young and the late Waymond Young, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Elaine was a talkative, outspoken, bold and God-fearing lady. She was an excellent cook and was known for her dressing and sweet potato pies. She also enjoyed dining out...

Oct 23, 2024

Bobby Arthur Rogers, known to most as "Don Juan", was born to Wilba Middleton Rogers and Johnny Arthur Rogers, on April 17, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC.

He attended Spartanburg High school. Bobby had a charming and loving personality. He never met a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off of his back or his last dime...

Oct 19, 2024

Deacon Lee Owen Hines, affectionately known as "Boot", was born, on November 25, 1952, to the late Julia Elzina Vernon Hines and the late Lee Foy Hines, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Lee was a forklift driver and machine operator for Concept Packing for many years.

Deacon Hines was a member of...

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,...