Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Mr. Robert Clyde Wallace was born, on September 20, 1952, to the late Bae Gibson and the late Doris Virginia Wallace, in Spartanburg SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Clyde was an avid New England Patriots fan.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are his children, Robert Dewberry, Rosalind Wallace, Mareka (Toby Switzer)...

May 11, 2023

Tonya W. Jackson was born on February 13, 1961, in Buffalo, New York to Thelma Durham and the late Barnett Martin.  Early on as a child, Tonya would overhear her mother studying the Bible and became intrigued which eventually developed into her own personal relationship with Jehovah. Tonya became a baptized Jehovah's Witness on July 17th, 1983. Her spirituality...

May 11, 2023

Mother Betty Fowler, 79, transitioned peacefully at the Spartanburg Medical Center on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Sacred arrangement entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

May 10, 2023

Dorothy Copeland, 61, passed away on May 10, 2023, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  Sacred arrangements are entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

May 9, 2023

Edna Earle Oglesby Johnson, 80, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 while in the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center's Mary Black Campus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Samuel Mason Johnson; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R.G. and Vertie Mae Oglesby;her sisters, Mrs. Clara M. Palmer and Mrs. Martha L. Haywood;brothers, ...

May 6, 2023

Julius Faye McClintock was born on August 27, 1944, to the late Trustee George and the late Mrs. Eva Glenn-McClintock in Spartanburg County. He attended the public schools of Spartanburg County. Mr. McClintock was formerly employed by The Houston Brothers and Allegiance Industries.

Julius was a loving and caring individual, who loved his nieces and nephews and...

May 5, 2023

Cheryl Belindia Means was born, on July 19, 1949, to the late Rachael Means and the late Willie Littlejohn, in Spartanburg, SC.  She was educated Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Carver High School.  Her favorite colors were purple, light pink and peacock blue.  She was partial to all flowers, especially house plants.  Cheryl loved to dress in the...

May 1, 2023

Dareco Javar Jenkins "Big Jim" was born on January 18, 1976, to Sheila Fields and Douglas Jenkins, Jr., in Spartanburg County. Dareco attended Spartanburg High School and played football. He loved his family and had a great sense of humor. Dareco also enjoyed fishing and loved the Lord immensely. He was often heard telling his family "I love you"....

May 1, 2023

Melvin Louie Nesbitt was born on April 9, 1950, to the late Mary Whittaker Nesbitt and the late Louie Nesbitt, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Melvin later enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years.

Melvin had a mellow, calm, and positive spirit and loved his community.  He spent...

Apr 30, 2023

Norman Jean Bell affectionately known as "Pookie", was born on December 8, 1960 to the late Marshall and the late Anna Bell in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. She was a resident at the Mountain View Nursing Home and because of her friendly nature made many friends.

She leaves to cherish fond...

Apr 29, 2023

Jimmy Lee Lyles was born to both the late Junior and Madie Lowrance Lyles, in Spartanburg, SC, on July 30, 1950. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Jimmy was a quiet and tranquil person. In his spare time, he liked to watch football, but his favorite was old western movies. Most of all, he enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2023

Mrs. Geneva Butler was born on June 8, 1938, to the late Mavis McNally and the late Louellen Hughes, in Spartanburg, SC.  Geneva was educated in Spartanburg County Schools where she attended Carver High School and graduated from Spartanburg High School. She then continued her education at USC Upstate and Benedict College majoring in early childhood development.  She dedicated...

Apr 22, 2023

Sherry Renika Worthy was born on September 23, 1980, to the late Michael Thomas and the late Sheila Worthy, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools.

Sherry had an outgoing personality and was extremely friendly. She enjoyed dancing and was the life of the party. Her favorite NFL team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, and...

Apr 21, 2023

John Earl Stevenson, Jr. was born to Patsie Stephenson and the late John Earl Stevenson, Sr., in Laurens County, on March 16, 1960. He was educated in the Laurens County Schools.

John was a very pleasant person who loved to have fun.  He was most noted for never meeting a stranger. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2023

Elder Lewis Davis Thomas is a native of Woodruff, SC.  Born to Mary Bell Thomas and Fletcher Wofford, he was educated in Woodruff schools but left early to support his family.  He enlisted in the US Army and served faithfully as a Private until his honorable discharge.

After a long career as a construction foreman and a...

Apr 16, 2023

Robert Lee Walker was born on June 26, 1950, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Herbert Walker and Louise Byrd Walker. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. He was previously employed with Butte Knit.

Robert was known as being a "Dapper Dan", his sense of style was second to none. He was always clean cut...

Apr 15, 2023

Sharon Bonds was born to the late Lillie Mae Ross and the late James H. Bonds, in Spartanburg, SC, on December 15, 1954.

She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and gradated from Spartanburg High School.

Sharon was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed solving word puzzles and was partial to the colors...

Apr 14, 2023

Tina Lynn Drake was born in Spartanburg, SC, on November 11, 1963, to the  late Willie Oscar Drake and the late Louise Gaffney.

She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Broome High School.  Tina was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Cowpens, SC.  She loved flowers, pastel colors, floral patterns and pink...

Apr 10, 2023

Cotha Jerome Nesbitt was born on August 20, 1970, to Ernestine Reid Walker and the late Cotha Lee Nesbitt, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Cotha's favorite football team was the Washington Commanders and his favorite colors were burgundy and gold. He enjoyed watching Judge Judy and Family Feud. Cotha also loved...

Apr 10, 2023

Mr. Walter Keith LeGardye, affectionately known as "Walt", was born on March 2, 1960, in Flint, Michigan to the late O'Neal LeGardye and the late Eurene Warner. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Flint, Michigan and furthered is education at Flint Institute of Barbering.

Walter was wed to the former Valerie Levon Taylor and...