Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

James Edward Hillstock was born, on April 23, 1954, to the late Sam Hillstock and the late Louise Hillstock, in Spartanburg County. He graduated from Lincoln High School and then enlisted in the United States Army.

James had a pleasant personality and was an overall good person. He was described as being a "Regular Joe". In his...

Nov 4, 2023

Reginald A. Davis was born, on August 7, 1954, to the late Helen and James C. Davis, in Walterboro, SC. Reggie, affectionately known as "Tony", graduated from Wagner High School. Reginald enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1974 and served our country for 14 1/2 years.

In 1994, Reggie met his wife Rashanda, in Sacramento,...

Nov 3, 2023

Thad Dean Tinsley, Sr. was born, on January 6, 1937, to the late Geneva Tinsley in Spartanburg County. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army. Thad married his devoted wife the late Shirley Murray Tinsley and from that union four children were born....

Oct 29, 2023

David Wayne Davis was born, August 31, 1960, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended McCarthy Teszler School. David was very quiet and had a cordial personality.

David was a faithful volunteer for many years at the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen. He thoroughly enjoyed cleaning the facilities and greeting the volunteers, staff, and clients.  David also enjoyed riding his bike...

Oct 29, 2023

Russell Darnell Webster, 26, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on October 29, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1997, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to his loving mother Candace Rodriguez and father Russell Webster.

Russell was a vibrant and outgoing individual who loved music and danced to the beat of his own drum. He was a very...

Oct 28, 2023

John Thomas Miller, affectionately known as "Tommy", was born on March 28, 946, to the late James Eugene Miller and the late Zoary Patsie Crawford Miller, in Polk County, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed watching country westerns and his favor NFL...

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Tommy Ronald Smathers, "Mr. Gospel", was born on April 5, 1948, to the late Will Smathers and Thomasina Lane, in Manhattan, New York.  He was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School, in Spartanburg, SC.

Tommy attended Cecil's Business College and obtained a business degree. He started his broadcasting career at WJKI Radio in Woodruff, SC. ...

Oct 4, 2023

Angela Langley Turner, affectionately known as "Angie", was born on August 22, 1963, to the late Freddie Langley and the late Helen Turner Langley, in New Orleans, LA. She was a 1982 graduate of Scotlandville High School, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Angela graduated from Baton Rouge School of Cosmetology and was an accomplished cosmetologist for many years....

Oct 4, 2023

Mary Frances Glenn, was born on January 23, 1931, to the late Jim Sims and the late Agnes Morman, in Union County. She was educated at Union County schools.

Mary was married to Mr. David Lee Glenn, Sr. for 64 years. And to that union 10 beautiful children were born

Mary was a long-time member...

Sep 29, 2023

Jacqueline Francis Payden, affectionately known as "Jackie", was born on July 26, 1952, to Mildred Louise Means Hutchinson and the late Arthur Hutchinson, in Spartanburg, SC. Jaqueline was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Jacqueline had a very sweet spirit and was very talkative. She enjoyed spending her spare...

Sep 28, 2023

Carl Patrick Johnson was born, on March 8, 1959, to the late Essie Bell Nash Johnson and the late Broadus Johnson, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Carl was a very nice and caring individual.  He was loved by everyone he encountered. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video poker games. Throughout...

Sep 23, 2023

Douglas Wilkins, affectionately known as "Doug", was born on March 29, 1953, to the late John Wilkins and the late Lena Mae Padget, in Spartanburg, SC. Doug was a graduate of Chapman High School. He retired from the Magna Company. Doug was a member of Greater Bible Way Tabernacle.

Doug was an avid walker. He loved watching...

Sep 22, 2023

Vanessa Louise Smith was born, on February 10, 1957, to the late James Sheldon Gardner and the late Mary Louise Vanhoesen Gardner, in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Vanessa was a graduate of Florida Atlantic University.

Vanessa was a loving mother and grandmother.

She leaves her memories to her children, Daniel Louis (Anna) Winters, Jr. of...

Sep 22, 2023

Betty Jeanette Darity was born, on January 11, 1962, to the late Blanche Fannie Louise Copeland Wood and the late Raymond Wood, Sr., in St. Augustine FL. She was educated in  Spartanburg County school and was a 1981 graduate of Chapman High School. She went on to get her CNA license from Rutherfordton College.

Betty's biggest love...

Sep 22, 2023

Pastor Lenburgh Rob Lawrence was born, in Clarendon, Jamaica in the West Indies, to the late Rob Lawrence and the late Theresa Soland on March 17, 1938.

Pastor Lawrence was a man after God's own heart. He was a devout man of prayer and loved reading his Bible. He was an amazing preacher and Pastor of Victory...

Sep 19, 2023

Addison Joseph Fields Jr. was born  January 1, 1970, to the late Addison Joseph Fields Sr. and Patricia Carson Fields in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1988 graduate of Dorman High School. Addison continued his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an Associate's degree in Computer Technology.

Addison was an extremely strong-willed and outspoken individual. He...

Sep 18, 2023

Minister Eric Talley was born, on June 14, 1974, to the late Diana Talley and the late Herbert Rogers, in Union, SC. He was a 1994 graduate of Jonesville High School. Eric was also his class president. He went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Limestone College.

In high school he was a part of the...

Sep 15, 2023

Tabatha Elizabeth Robinson, affectionately known as "Tab" ,was born on July 11, 1976, to the late Darlene Robinson and the late Altony Davis, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Tabatha was a loner at heart and had a somewhat stubborn demeanor at times. She was noted for being very sweet and kind. She...

Sep 13, 2023

Ricky Reynolds, Jr., affectionately known as "Slick", was born on November28, 1954 to the late Fannie Foster Reynolds and Mason Reynolds, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Chapman High School and was previously employed at Suttle Farms for over twenty years.

Those who are left behind include his wife, Antoinette Johnson; brother, Thomas (Vivian) Reynolds; sisters, Ethel Mae...

Sep 12, 2023

Jasmine Letris Brannon Dover was born, on February 19, 1990, to Treena Brannon and the late Darren Wayne Young, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a 2008 graduate of Dorman High School. She was formerly employed at Spartanburg Medical Center as a nurse.

Jasmine was a proud mother and enjoyed cooking....