Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

June Denise Cheeks, affectionately known as "Prissy," was born December 4, 1969, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George June Copeland and the late Frances Louise Lipscomb Copeland. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School.

June will be remembered for her spunk, her kindness, love for God, husband, her children, and...

Dec 27, 2023

Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Friend

Dorothy Lee Hughes, affectionately known as "Dot", was born on November 22, 1951, to the late O. P. Lyles and the late Mattie Lee Fuller Lyles, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools.

Dorothy had a sarcastic sense of humor and was extremely outspoken.  Although had a curt...

Dec 21, 2023

Our Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend

Celita Maureen Mills was born, on November 3, 1960, in Washington, DC. Celita was a graduate of the Butterfly Foundation Program where she received certification in culinary arts. This was one of her greatest life achievements.

Celita was an excellent chef and thoroughly enjoyed preparing meals for family and...

Dec 18, 2023

Corine Knight was born, on February 6, 1950, to the late Thomas Rivers and the late Marie Boyd Rivers, in Branchville, SC. She attended Branch Lockett High School.

Corine was extremely family-oriented and loved her family immensely. Her greatest joy was spending quality time with them. She was an amazing cook and loved to laugh. Corine's favorite...

Dec 13, 2023

A Beautiful Life

Georgia Della Crittenden, affectionately known as "Tinky", was born on January 8, 1960, to the late George Adams and the late Annie lee Crittenden in Ozark Alabama.  She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1978 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She continued her education at Spartanburg Technical College.

Georgia was an overall...

Dec 13, 2023

A Husband, Son, Father, & Friend

Videl Lamont Williams, affectionately known as "Dell", was born on March 15, 1973, to Mattie Pearl Tate Williams and Cephus Williams, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Videl had an endearing love for his wife and children. He was noted as being extremely family oriented and...

Dec 6, 2023

Thomas Earl Wood, affectionately known as "Tom", was born on October 27, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Plessie and James Wood. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Thomas earned an Associates degree from Spartanburg Technical College in Engineering Management. He worked many years in management at Mayfair Mills. Thomas was a member of Believers' Fellowship Church...

Dec 4, 2023

A Mother , Grandmother, and Friend

Lula Mae Simpson was born, on September 9, 1966, to Betty Jean Simpson and the late Grover C. Simpson, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a graduate of Haverhill High School. Lula worked for many years at Wendy's. She was a member of Ebenezeer Baptist Church and attended the Highland Community Center.

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Dec 4, 2023

A Son, A Father, A Brother, A Friend

LaBrian Jamar Beasley, affectionately known as "The Coach B' Eazy", was born, on June 27, 1989, to Karen Rorchelle Beasley and Brian Keith Stevens, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg District 7 Schools.

LaBrian loved playing basketball and was the founder and owner of Big Business...

Dec 1, 2023

Robert Lee Prysock was born, on May 30, 1954, to the late Bennie Prysock and the late Mattie Lee Long Prysock, in Spartanburg, SC. He was employed for many years in Spartanburg School  District Seven's janitorial services.

Robert was a very friendly person. He was extremely loquacious and had an infinity for cars.  He was noted for...

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Chambers was born to the late Bessie Pitts Garrison and the late S.T. Garrison on October 13, 1951, in Spartanburg, SC.

Margaret was a member of Holden's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and served on the choir, sympathy club and the missionary board.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Fairforest, SC.  Margaret...

Nov 30, 2023

Gayle Dean Alverson was born, on August 11, 1945, to the late Emmitt Houston and the late Ozella Parks Houston, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School. While in high school she played basketball. Gayle continued her education at Rutledge College and earned an Associate degree in business....

Nov 25, 2023

Essie Gladney was born on November 18, 1931, in Fairfield County, South Carolina, to the late Anna Lyles Bates and the late Dock Bates. She spent many years as a domestic engineer until she retired.

Essie was a sweet, loving and kind lady. Essie enjoyed watching the Young and Restless and sitting on her porch. She also...

Nov 19, 2023

James Roosevelt Jackson, affectionately known as "JJ", was born on September 9, 1942, to the late Monroe Jackson and the late Nellie Jackson, in Campobello, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and attended Carver High School and earned his diploma. James enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for six years.

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Nov 19, 2023

A Beautiful Life

Mable Etheline Twitty transitioned on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1935, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mable's legacy is of love, giving and strength. She dedicated her life to her family and instilled in everyone love, respect, and kindness. Her kind heart and unwavering support touched the...

Nov 18, 2023

Ashlon Quinton Fields, affectionately known as "Ash", was born on August 28, 2005, to Joni Watson and Ashely Fields, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County school and was a 2023 graduate of Spartanburg High School.  Ashlon was previously employed at Ingles as a cashier.

Ashlon had a very comical, but blunt personality. He always...

Nov 17, 2023

Terry Lee McIntyre was born, on October 18, 1955, to the late Duke Henry McIntyre and the late Kathleen Rebecca Payne McIntyre, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1974 graduate of Chesnee High School. He enlisted in the United States Airforce and served his country for twenty years.

Terry received...

Nov 15, 2023

A Life Worth Celebrating

Charlie Dean Martin was born on August 8, 1952, to the late Aron Nathaniel Martin and the late Almarene Payne Martin, in Chesnee, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1970 graduate of Foster's Grove High School. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.

Nov 13, 2023

Saundra Evonne Mills, affectionately known as "Smiley," was born on November 15, 1961, in Washington, DC. She was given the nickname Smiley because her smile and laughter would light up a room. Saundra was an incredibly loving woman who especially loved the Lord, her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed attending church, spending time with family and friends in fellowship,...

Nov 9, 2023

A Proverbs 31 Woman

Sara B. Lou Martin was born, on October 21, 1945, in Campobello, SC, to the late Judson Roosevelt Hall and the late Coral Lou Horn Hall. She was a graduate of Bethune High School, in Inman, South Carolina. Sara enjoyed being an All-American Basketball Player while in school. She furthered her education and...