Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Joseph Leroy Miller, Jr., affectionately known as "Junior", was born on July 29, 1946, to the late Joseph Leroy Miller, Sr. and the late Jessie Pearl Ballenger Miller, in Spartanburg, SC; Joseph was a graduate of Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan.

Joseph was noted for loving to eat. He had a pleasant demeanor and loved watching...

Jan 26, 2024

Francis Logan was born, on January 29, 1939, to the late Carlisle and Minnie Logan.  Francis was a native of Cowpens, SC. Francis was a graduate of Benjamin E. Mays School.

Mr. Logan was a member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Cowpens, SC where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer.  He was a retired...

Jan 23, 2024

Mildred Todd Lantion was born, on June 6, 1931, in Spartanburg SC to the late Samuel V. Todd and the late Ritter Cunnigham Todd. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Mildred was a domestic engineer for many years.

Mildred was a very sweet and loving lady. She spent her spare time babysitting her grandchildren, niece, and...

Jan 21, 2024

Gregory Louis Jones, a.k.a. "Preston", was born , on May 28, 1961, to the late Richard Jones, Sr. and the late Bernice Jones, in Lorain, Ohio.  He was known to be very passionate by providing guidance in raising his children and grandchildren with the best in excellence, respecting your parents, elders and those who rule over them.  He really...

Jan 19, 2024

A Loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother & Friend

Deontay Jayquan Lynch, affectionately known as of "DJ", was born on February 12, 1994, in Spartanburg, SC to Jermeca LaTasha Miller Jackson and the late Elford Warren Lynch. "DJ" was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 2012 graduate of Chapman High School. While in high school, he played football,...

Jan 16, 2024

Hiraben Keshabi Patel was born, on February 19, 1931, to the late Jyoitaram R. Patel and the late Kankuba J. Patel in Jasalpur Mehasan, India.

Hiraben was a domestic engineer and had a very calm spirit. She never complained and was extremely hard working and helpful. Hiraben was an excellent cook and her favorite color was blue....

Jan 15, 2024

Marvin Holmes was born, on November 9, 1964, to Eva Mae Holmes and the late Willie Holmes, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1983 graduate of Paul M. Dorman High School. He furthered his education at Spartanburg Technical College and earned an Associate Degree in Marketing and Management. He committed and served for over 20 years as the Subject...

Jan 9, 2024

Teresa Brewton Thompson was born, on July 29, 1969, the late Elease Brewton, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Newark, New Jersey schools. Teresa worked for many years in healthcare as a CNA.

Teresa enjoyed playing bingo and being on her tablet. She was a very loving and caring individual. Tereas loved music and favorite her...

Jan 6, 2024

Ernest Andre Wofford, affectionately known as "Lil E", was born October 26,1986 to the late Crystal Wofford and the Late Iva Miller, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School.

Ernest loved making jewelry and loved his fiancé, Cash Devenney, more than anything in the world. His favorite color was purple because it represented...

Jan 5, 2024

Otto Jenell Harper was born, on April 9, 1919, to the late John Harper and the late Josephine Sims Harper, in Newberry, SC. She was a graduate of Cumming Street High School.

Otto had a comical and bubbly personality. She was a village mother and took care of all of her family members, blood and adopted.  She...

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...