Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

Beverly Ann Wood was born on June 6, 2023, to Lucy Viola Nesbitt in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. She worked many years in healthcare as a CAN.

Beverly was known as being "Queen Bee". She was fun to be around and could brighten up anyone's day. She loved taking trips to...

Sep 11, 2023

Sharon Gatewood Huff was born, on March 6, 1969, to Bobby Gene Gatewood and the late Mamie Helen Briggs Gatewood, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1987 graduate of Boiling Springs High School where she was a recipient of the National Honor Technical Society Award. She continued her education at Winthrop University and...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. James William McKinney, Sr., affectionately known as "Doc", was born on March 30, 1934, to the late Roy Lee McKinney and the late Hattie Jackson McKinney in Spindale, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.

James professed Christ his savior at an early age and joined Fosters Grove Baptist Church. He was united...

Sep 7, 2023

Ms. Rosylind Kay Garrett was born, on June 17, 1958, to Ethel Louise Mills Lynch and the late James William Lynch, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Rosylind was an amazing woman and was noted for being selfless. She had a kind and loving spirit and enjoyed caring for others. Rosylind was an...

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Jane Lattimore James, 69, of Inman, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph" Joe" Lattimore and Mary Ruth Turner Lattimore.

She attended Chesnee High School. She worked at Contec Corporation for 17 years.

Mary was a Christian woman who...

Sep 3, 2023

Ronald Donald Whiteside was born, on April 19, 1965, to Roy Douglas Whiteside and the late Ollie Bell Vernon Whiteside, in Tryon, NC. He was a graduate of Tryon High School in Tryon NC. He furthered his education at North Greenville University and received an Associate degree in Culinary Arts.

Ronald had a bubbly personality and was...

Sep 2, 2023

Dianne Logan Long was born on March 26, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late James William Logan the late Katherine Logan. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and was a 1970 graduate of Carver High School. She continued her education at South Carolina State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education...

Sep 1, 2023

David Viron Garrett was born, on December 29, 1989, to David Lewis Garrett and Pamela Wray, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Spartanburg High School. David had a cordial and loving personality. David enjoyed playing basketball and baseball as well as swimming. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys and favorite color was blue. He was a former member of...

Aug 31, 2023

Ms. Janice Renee Smith, 51, Transitioned at her home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Aug 13, 2023

James Anderson was born, on January 10, 1991, to Linda Alexander and the late Miguel Morales in Spartanburg, SC.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County District 3 schools and a graduate of Gettys D. Broom High School. While in high school, James played football. He continued his education at Wingate University and transferred to USC-Upstate where he received...

Aug 7, 2023

Robert Lewis Holmes, affectionately known as "Raboo", was born to Bessie M. Holmes and Frank Holmes, in Spartanburg, SC, on December 15, 1966. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1985 graduate of Spartanburg High School. He was employed at Capri's Italian Restaurant of Boiling Springs, SC as a chef.

Robert had a quiet...

Aug 4, 2023

Paul Roland Crook was born, on August 16, 1958, to the late Joseph Earl Crook, Sr. and the late Frances Wimberly Crook, in Woodruff, SC. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and served our great country for several years. He later continued his education and was certified in plumbing.

Jul 29, 2023

Efrem Zimbalist Dandridge, affectionately known as "Teddy", was born on May 24, 1959 to the late Dorothy Sessam Dandridge and the late John Dandridge, in Chicago, Illinois.  He was a graduate of Proviso East High School. Efrem was a truck driver for over thirty-four years and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Efrem was a...

Jul 25, 2023

Saifullah Abdul Qadir, affectionately known as "Abu", was born on September 3, 1952 to the late Helen Pitts Irby and the late Wilbert Irby, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and attended Carver High School. He was the owner of, Al and Al, a painting service.

Saifullah is described as a...

Jul 20, 2023

"Give to the world the best that you have and the best will come back to you",

Wessie Lee Stephens was born on October 15, 1926, in a community named Wattsville, in Laurens County, to the late Henrietta Henderson and the late Eugene Philson. After the passing of her mother, Wessie was adopted and reared in the...

Jul 19, 2023

William Ralph Meadows, was born on August 18, 1940, to the late Mamie Austin Meadows and the late Henry Preston Meadows, in Columbia, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and a graduate of Lincoln High School. While in school, William was an accomplished basketball player.  Later, William enlisted in the United States Army. He was employed...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Ernest Smith, Jr., "Big J", was born on December 13, 1952, to the late Ernest Smith and the late Louise Smith in Spartanburg County. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was of the Baptist faith.

Ernest was noted as being one of the greatest auto mechanics in Spartanburg, SC and he also loved...

Jul 14, 2023

Alice Lulamae Jones was born on April 29, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Elijah William Jones and the late Estelle Crawford Jones. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and attended New Bedford High School. Alice worked for over 30 years as a weaver.  In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, sewing and embroidering. Alice...

Jul 13, 2023

Steve Anthony Nesbitt was born on February 14, 1959, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Boyde Nesbitt and the late Gladys Thompson Nesbitt. He was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and attended Carver High School. He furthered his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received a certificate in Sheet Metal Fabrication.

Steve had a laid-back personality. He...

Jul 8, 2023

Ms. Brenda Kay Brown was born on April 7, 1957, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Betty Jean Brown. She attended Evans High School.  Brenda enjoyed playing softball with the People's Choice team and was very humorous. In her pastime, she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and braiding her hair. Brenda enjoyed "cutting the rug" on the dance floor and...