Obituaries

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...

Feb 27, 2024

Ernest William Beaty, Jr., affectionately known as "June Bug", was born on October 27, 1968, to Barbara Jean Leake Beaty and the late Ernest William Beaty, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He worked for over 28 years for A to Z Landscaping.

Ernest was a pleasant individual, who would give his...

Feb 26, 2024

Cathy Maureen Williams was born January 1, 1961, to late Marion Douglas Williams and the late Margaret Elizabeth Faucett Williams, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Cathy was noted for having a heart of gold, while also being a loner.  She also had a matter-of-fact attitude.  In her spare time Cathy enjoyed baking,...

Feb 26, 2024

Dejuan Shammane McClain, affectionately known as "Turtle", was born August 20, 1977, to the late Bobby Earl Rookard and the late Elizabeth Brannon in Spartanburg, SC. He was reared in the home of his grandmother, Virginia McClain, who was an excellent provider and caregiver to him for 46 years. He received education from the Charles Lee Center.

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Feb 24, 2024

Katrina Latease Jones was born, on July 28, 1979, to Sandra T. Jones and the late Christopher M. Jones, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools. Katrina was previously employed at Windsor House as a Medical Technician.

Katrina had an endearing love for her family, especially her children. Katrina was noted as being a...

Feb 17, 2024

Deacon Louis Canty, Sr. was born on March 3, 1949, to the late Marion Canty and the late Rosa Mae Moore Canty, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Louis was married to the love his life, Mary Elizabeth Mcabee Canty, for over fifty-seven years.

Louis drove trucks for over forty Years and...

Feb 10, 2024

A Beautiful Life

Erica Shaquil Wright was born, on May 15, 1991 to John E. and Shelinda Wright, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 2009 graduate of Paul E. Dorman High School. She continued her education at Palmetto School of Career Development and received her dental assistant certification.  Erica was an insurance...

Feb 9, 2024

His Life's Journey

Willie James Bivings, affectionately known as "Puddin", was born on April 2, 1950, to the late Odell Bivings and the late Annie Laura Means Bivings, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system.

Willie was a hard-working individual. His greatest joy was being able to provide for his family. He...

Feb 9, 2024

His Life's Journey

David Lewis Boyd was born, on November 7, 1957, to the late Alfred Gallman and the late Myrtle Boyd, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and a 1976 graduate of Spartanburg High School. He furthered his education at the University of South Carolina and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management....

Feb 7, 2024

A Husband, Father, & Friend

Ronnie Jonathan Lewis was born, affectionately known as "RJ', was born on August 14, 1950, to the late Rufus Lewis and the late Lucinda Geter Lewis, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1969 graduate of Benjamin E. Mays High School. Ronnie was married fifty years to the love of his life, Ruth Ann Dawkins...

Jan 29, 2024

Douglas Edward Cheeks, affectionately known as "Duck", was born on July 21, 1958, to the late John Robert Cheeks and the late Lizzie Thompson Cheeks in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Douglas had a very comical demeanor and was known for his practical jokes. His way of showing love and affection was through...