Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Chambers was born to the late Bessie Pitts Garrison and the late S.T. Garrison on October 13, 1951, in Spartanburg, SC.

Margaret was a member of Holden's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and served on the choir, sympathy club and the missionary board.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School of Fairforest, SC.  Margaret...

Nov 30, 2023

Gayle Dean Alverson was born, on August 11, 1945, to the late Emmitt Houston and the late Ozella Parks Houston, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School. While in high school she played basketball. Gayle continued her education at Rutledge College and earned an Associate degree in business....

Nov 25, 2023

Essie Gladney was born on November 18, 1931, in Fairfield County, South Carolina, to the late Anna Lyles Bates and the late Dock Bates. She spent many years as a domestic engineer until she retired.

Essie was a sweet, loving and kind lady. Essie enjoyed watching the Young and Restless and sitting on her porch. She also...

Nov 19, 2023

James Roosevelt Jackson, affectionately known as "JJ", was born on September 9, 1942, to the late Monroe Jackson and the late Nellie Jackson, in Campobello, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and attended Carver High School and earned his diploma. James enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for six years.

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Nov 19, 2023

A Beautiful Life

Mable Etheline Twitty transitioned on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1935, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mable's legacy is of love, giving and strength. She dedicated her life to her family and instilled in everyone love, respect, and kindness. Her kind heart and unwavering support touched the...

Nov 18, 2023

Ashlon Quinton Fields, affectionately known as "Ash", was born on August 28, 2005, to Joni Watson and Ashely Fields, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County school and was a 2023 graduate of Spartanburg High School.  Ashlon was previously employed at Ingles as a cashier.

Ashlon had a very comical, but blunt personality. He always...

Nov 17, 2023

Terry Lee McIntyre was born, on October 18, 1955, to the late Duke Henry McIntyre and the late Kathleen Rebecca Payne McIntyre, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1974 graduate of Chesnee High School. He enlisted in the United States Airforce and served his country for twenty years.

Terry received...

Nov 15, 2023

A Life Worth Celebrating

Charlie Dean Martin was born on August 8, 1952, to the late Aron Nathaniel Martin and the late Almarene Payne Martin, in Chesnee, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1970 graduate of Foster's Grove High School. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.

Nov 13, 2023

Saundra Evonne Mills, affectionately known as "Smiley," was born on November 15, 1961, in Washington, DC. She was given the nickname Smiley because her smile and laughter would light up a room. Saundra was an incredibly loving woman who especially loved the Lord, her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed attending church, spending time with family and friends in fellowship,...

Nov 9, 2023

A Proverbs 31 Woman

Sara B. Lou Martin was born, on October 21, 1945, in Campobello, SC, to the late Judson Roosevelt Hall and the late Coral Lou Horn Hall. She was a graduate of Bethune High School, in Inman, South Carolina. Sara enjoyed being an All-American Basketball Player while in school. She furthered her education and...

Nov 8, 2023

James Edward Hillstock was born, on April 23, 1954, to the late Sam Hillstock and the late Louise Hillstock, in Spartanburg County. He graduated from Lincoln High School and then enlisted in the United States Army.

James had a pleasant personality and was an overall good person. He was described as being a "Regular Joe". In his...

Nov 4, 2023

Reginald A. Davis was born, on August 7, 1954, to the late Helen and James C. Davis, in Walterboro, SC. Reggie, affectionately known as "Tony", graduated from Wagner High School. Reginald enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1974 and served our country for 14 1/2 years.

In 1994, Reggie met his wife Rashanda, in Sacramento,...

Nov 3, 2023

Thad Dean Tinsley, Sr. was born, on January 6, 1937, to the late Geneva Tinsley in Spartanburg County. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army. Thad married his devoted wife the late Shirley Murray Tinsley and from that union four children were born....

Oct 29, 2023

David Wayne Davis was born, August 31, 1960, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended McCarthy Teszler School. David was very quiet and had a cordial personality.

David was a faithful volunteer for many years at the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen. He thoroughly enjoyed cleaning the facilities and greeting the volunteers, staff, and clients.  David also enjoyed riding his bike...

Oct 29, 2023

Russell Darnell Webster, 26, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on October 29, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1997, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to his loving mother Candace Rodriguez and father Russell Webster.

Russell was a vibrant and outgoing individual who loved music and danced to the beat of his own drum. He was a very...

Oct 28, 2023

John Thomas Miller, affectionately known as "Tommy", was born on March 28, 946, to the late James Eugene Miller and the late Zoary Patsie Crawford Miller, in Polk County, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed watching country westerns and his favor NFL...

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Tommy Ronald Smathers, "Mr. Gospel", was born on April 5, 1948, to the late Will Smathers and Thomasina Lane, in Manhattan, New York.  He was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School, in Spartanburg, SC.

Tommy attended Cecil's Business College and obtained a business degree. He started his broadcasting career at WJKI Radio in Woodruff, SC. ...

Oct 4, 2023

Angela Langley Turner, affectionately known as "Angie", was born on August 22, 1963, to the late Freddie Langley and the late Helen Turner Langley, in New Orleans, LA. She was a 1982 graduate of Scotlandville High School, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Angela graduated from Baton Rouge School of Cosmetology and was an accomplished cosmetologist for many years....

Oct 4, 2023

Mary Frances Glenn, was born on January 23, 1931, to the late Jim Sims and the late Agnes Morman, in Union County. She was educated at Union County schools.

Mary was married to Mr. David Lee Glenn, Sr. for 64 years. And to that union 10 beautiful children were born

Mary was a long-time member...

Sep 29, 2023

Jacqueline Francis Payden, affectionately known as "Jackie", was born on July 26, 1952, to Mildred Louise Means Hutchinson and the late Arthur Hutchinson, in Spartanburg, SC. Jaqueline was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Jacqueline had a very sweet spirit and was very talkative. She enjoyed spending her spare...