Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Lorenzo Freeman Gaines, affectionately known as "Papi". was born on November 26, 1975, to the late Deborah Gaines Tatem and the late Jeffrey Shepherd, in Camden, NJ. He was educated in the Camden New Jersey school system and was employed at Port City as forklift supervisor. 18 years ago Lorenzo made Spartanburg SC his home.

Lorenzo was...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert Douglas Bivings, affectionately known as "Doug", was born on March 13, 1959, to the late Odell Bivings and the late Annie Laura Means Bivings, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system. He attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Robert was kindhearted and loved his family.

He was preceded in death, along with...

Jul 1, 2023

Rickie Lenard Miller, affectionately known as "Rick", was born on November 1, 1956, to the late Leon Miller and the late Elouise Stephens Miller, in Spartanburg SC.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and was a Spartanburg High School graduate. He furthered his education at Wofford College and received a bachelor's degree in art and psychology....

Jun 25, 2023

Ernestine Bankhead was born to the late Agnes Lyles and the late Robert Lyles, in Spartanburg on January 11, 1951. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Mr. William Bankhead and a storied love journey was written.

Ernestine was a humble and kind lady. She was noted for...

Jun 16, 2023

Isabell Jackson Ellison was born on November 29, 1949, to the both late Wilbert and Birdie Lee Jackson, in Spartanburg, SC, and was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Isabell was a lady of simplicity, nonetheless she loved the sight of bright, vivid and vibrant colors. She enjoyed playing bingo and card games. She was especially close...

Jun 16, 2023

Deacon Clough Wallace Long, Jr., aka "Jack", was born on September 7, 1926, to both the late Clough W. Long, Sr. and Landonia Long, in Jonesville, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Jack was a Veteran of the United States Army and he retired from Sothern Railroad after 30 years of service.

Dea. Long...

Jun 15, 2023

Anthony R. Lyles, 58, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Anthony was born in Spartanburg, SC. He was the biological son of the late James Kammonn Moss, Jr. and Kathrean B. Lyles. He was raised by his mother and step father, Ben Lyles. Anthony graduated from Dorman High School in 1982 and began...

Jun 14, 2023

Trenton Kolby Goode, "Trent", was born on January 6, 2004, in Fletcher, NC to Tamara K. Goode and Judson H. Goode. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District 4 Schools. Trenton was employed at Affordable Price and Body as a painter.

Trenton was always happy and kept a smile on his face. He provided assistance...

Jun 14, 2023

Yolanda Demetrese McClintock, "YoYo", was born on February 24, 1966, to the late James Williams and Mary Lou Williams in Spartanburg, SC. She is a 1984 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She had a quiet and sweet spirit. Yolanda loved to minister to people. Yolanda was also very outspoken. She enjoyed Bewitched, Hazel, Good Times, Andy Griffith, Basketball Wives...

Jun 14, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Ann Anderson was born on June 4, 1958, to the late JD Johnson and the late Elisabeth Ann Dunlap, in Spartanburg, SC. She graduated from Spartanburg High School.

Margaret enjoyed singing and loved to cook. She had a very open mind and heart.  The younger generation gravitated to her loving spirit, and she was a...

Jun 13, 2023

Betty Ruth Dover was born to the union of the late Clarence Dover and the late Virginia Watson Dover, in Spartanburg, SC, on April 1, 1951.

Betty was of the Baptist faith and was a life-long member of the Friendship Baptist Church, until her separation.   She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from...

Jun 10, 2023

Audrey Lea Alverson, also known to others as "Sista", was born on January 31, 1937, to the late Marie Gordon and the late Percy Gordon in Greensburg, LA. She graduated from St. Helena High School. Audrey had eight children and became a homemaker with her first husband and later remarried to Robert Lee and gained three stepchildren and that...

Jun 3, 2023

Veronica Leigh Vernon Harris, "Susie", was born on November 24, 1973, to Nellie Vernon and the late Paul S. Vernon, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1993 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She furthered her education and received an associate degree in culinary arts. She was the owner and operator of a...

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. Harvey Joe Williams, Jr. of Lyman, SC was born on January 26, 1981, to Mr. Harvey Joe Williams, Sr. and Dr. Patricia Gale Williams in Minden, LA. On June 18, 2016 he wed the former Devin Cherese Kelly.

He earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, from Grambling State University. Harvey was employed as a Material...

May 27, 2023

Mandia Louise Nash was born on July 11, 1932, in Pauline, SC, to the late Elmore Nash and Mandia Murphy Nash. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.  Mandia was known for being a firecracker and

speaking her mind. Mandia was a domestic engineer for the Hammond family for many years.

She was...

May 25, 2023

Bobby Joe Davis, Sr. was born on August 18, 1949, to the late Bobby Joe Davis and the late Helen Talley, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Bobby was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and liked the Clemson Tigers.  He was mild mannered in nature and was very sensitive.  Bobby was...

May 23, 2023

Freddie Alverson was born on February 29, 1956, in Inman, SC to the late Violet Davis Sanders and the late Robert Lee Alverson, Jr. He attended Carver High School.

Freddie enjoyed "hanging out" with his friends and fishing. He was a Carolina Panthers football fan and enjoyed watching action movies. He was most known as being a...

May 21, 2023

Minnie Lee Morings was born on September 15, 1929, to the late Jim Pearson and the late Leila James, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a member of United Temples of Praise Church and was the church mother.

Minnie loved the Lord with all of her heart and loved to sing. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed...

May 20, 2023

Hosea Butler was born on May 1, 1937, to the late Furman Butler and the late Emmaline Foster, in Spartanburg SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Hosea was formerly a member of Harrison Grove Baptist. In recent years he was member of the Drayton Mills Church of Christ where he served as a greeter.

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May 20, 2023

Kenneth Edward Jones "Big Daddy" was born on January 8, 1950, in Detroit, MI to the late Ulysses Jones and Lillian Mae Craig. He was wed to the former Christina Langster and from their union four children were born.

Kenneth was an overall great person. He was a doting husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He was the...