Obituaries

Jan 13, 2026

Anna Louise Jones was born on December 31, 1962, to the late Shirlean Jones and Bennie Jones in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She worked for many years at White Oak North Grove as a Dietary Specialist.

Anna loved to dance and to garden, often finding...

Jan 7, 2026

DANÉ J. WADDELL (SUSIE), born September 27, 1994, daughter of Bern'Naddette Waddell of Charlotte, NC, and Arthur Simpson (Jacqueline) of Boiling Springs, SC, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Dané graduated in 2012 from Dorman High School and R.D. Anderson Vocational School, pursuing a career in cosmetology that developed a deep love for fashion...

Jan 6, 2026

Lee Anthony Harris was born, on September 21, 1967, to Mary Louise Harris Davis and the late Olin Smith. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District and later became a dedicated employee of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and Ryan's Steakhouse.

Lee was known for his infectious humor and lively personality. A natural jokester, he loved...

Jan 5, 2026

Barbara Jean Fuller was born on October 12, 1943, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Mary White Westfield and the late Willie Westfield. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School District.

Barbara was known for her feisty disposition and vibrant personality. She had a creative spirit and found great joy in crafting. She enjoyed watching...

Jan 2, 2026

Richard Carnell Davis, affectionately known as "June Boy," was born on February 28, 1930, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Ada Bell Parham Davis and the late Richard Davis. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District and developed a strong work ethic early in life that would define him for decades.

Richard was faithfully employed...

Jan 1, 2026

Felicia Michelle Woodruff was born on November 11, 1976, in Spartanburg, SC, to Rosemary Hill and James Lewis Harrison. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School District and was a graduate of Broome High School.

Felicia was employed with Michelin, where she worked as a cook. She approached her work with dedication and pride, always giving...

Dec 31, 2025

Charlene Thompson Hillstock was born on March 4, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Orine Alice Clark Thompson and the late Gettis Arthur Lee Thompson. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School District and was a proud graduate of Carver High School.

Charlene devoted more than twenty-one years of faithful service as a Certified...

Dec 29, 2025

Ronnie Booker was born on October 29, 1956, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late James Pitts and the late Margaret Booker. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District and continued his education at Rutledge College. From an early age, Ronnie discovered a passion for cooking, a gift that would become both a career and a lasting legacy....

Dec 24, 2025

With a spirit as boundless as the landscapes he loved, Aden Daashan Kerns, known affectionately as AK, lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, intelligence, and resilience. Born on February 26, 1977, in Newport News, Virginia, Aden's journey led him to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he engaged the world with his signature blend of grit and grace. His heart...

Dec 23, 2025

Eugene William Graham, affectionately known as "Gene," was born on March 3, 1932, to the late Sudie Graham. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, a testament to courage and sacrifice.

Gene was known for an outgoing personality and a love for the outdoors. Hunting and fishing were...

Dec 23, 2025

Mrs. Hazel V. Dawkins, of Cowpens, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on December 23, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Wesley Durrah and Fannie B. Durrah, and the devoted wife of the late Lewis Dawkins, Jr.

Born and raised in South Carolina, Hazel was one of twelve children and grew up on the...

Dec 19, 2025

Mark Bernard Long was born on August 8, 1962, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Alice Virginia Davenport Long and George Edward Long, Sr. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District.

Mark devoted more than twenty years of his life to the skilled trade of brick masonry. He took pride in his work and...

Dec 19, 2025

Notice courtesy of Callaham-Hicks & Leeside Funeral Home

Dec 15, 2025

Brendalyn Cade Myers was born on February 24, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Dorothy Cade Floyd and the late Warren Beatty. She received her education at Coolidge High School in Washington, DC. In her adult years, Brendalyn made New York her home for more than twenty five years, where she was employed with the subway system and later...

Dec 15, 2025

Eddie Dalmau was born on June 14, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Rosa Julia Estrada and the late Pedro Dalmau. He was a loving and kind man who would do anything for anyone, always willing to help others without hesitation. Eddie was a hard worker who took pride in all that he did.

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Dec 13, 2025

Arien LeVar Cross, affectionately known as "Fat Boy," was born on December 6, 1979, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Annie Louise Cross Clark and the Willie Frank Greer, Jr. He was raised by stepfather, Kenneth Clark. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District.

Arien was everyone's person. He had a loving spirit and a heart...

Dec 13, 2025

Ella Wee Autrey was born, on March 3, 1935, in Fairhope, Alabama, to the late Annie Lee Reynolds Brown and John Henry Brown. From a life marked by gentleness and grace, Ella was known as a sweet and loving soul. No one ever had an unkind word to say about her, and she, in turn, never spoke ill of...

Dec 12, 2025

Bobby Lee Crawford, affectionately known as "Tip Top",  was born on April 3, 1942, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Booker T. Washington Crawford and the late Clara Smalls Crawford.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County School District, and graduated  from Carver High School.  He was employed with Tietex  which spanned over ten years.

Bobby...

Dec 11, 2025

Edward Lewis Collins, Jr. was born December 3, 1958, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Allie Ruth Brannon Collins and the late Edward Lewis Collins, Sr. He received his education in the Spartanburg County school system.

Edward was known as "the life of daugh  party." He was loved by all who knew him and had a spirit that...

Dec 10, 2025

Mamie Marie Collins was born, on November 15, 1965, to the late Reola Mary Hardy Coleman and the late Ray Coleman, in Union, South Carolina. She was educated in the Union County School System and was a 1984 graduate of Union High School. She continued her education at Alpha Beauty School.

Mamie was employed by the United...