Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Carl Patrick Johnson was born, on March 8, 1959, to the late Essie Bell Nash Johnson and the late Broadus Johnson, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Carl was a very nice and caring individual.  He was loved by everyone he encountered. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video poker games. Throughout...

Sep 23, 2023

Douglas Wilkins, affectionately known as "Doug", was born on March 29, 1953, to the late John Wilkins and the late Lena Mae Padget, in Spartanburg, SC. Doug was a graduate of Chapman High School. He retired from the Magna Company. Doug was a member of Greater Bible Way Tabernacle.

Doug was an avid walker. He loved watching...

Sep 22, 2023

Vanessa Louise Smith was born, on February 10, 1957, to the late James Sheldon Gardner and the late Mary Louise Vanhoesen Gardner, in Del Ray Beach, Florida. Vanessa was a graduate of Florida Atlantic University.

Vanessa was a loving mother and grandmother.

She leaves her memories to her children, Daniel Louis (Anna) Winters, Jr. of...

Sep 22, 2023

Betty Jeanette Darity was born, on January 11, 1962, to the late Blanche Fannie Louise Copeland Wood and the late Raymond Wood, Sr., in St. Augustine FL. She was educated in  Spartanburg County school and was a 1981 graduate of Chapman High School. She went on to get her CNA license from Rutherfordton College.

Betty's biggest love...

Sep 22, 2023

Pastor Lenburgh Rob Lawrence was born, in Clarendon, Jamaica in the West Indies, to the late Rob Lawrence and the late Theresa Soland on March 17, 1938.

Pastor Lawrence was a man after God's own heart. He was a devout man of prayer and loved reading his Bible. He was an amazing preacher and Pastor of Victory...

Sep 19, 2023

Addison Joseph Fields Jr. was born  January 1, 1970, to the late Addison Joseph Fields Sr. and Patricia Carson Fields in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1988 graduate of Dorman High School. Addison continued his education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an Associate's degree in Computer Technology.

Addison was an extremely strong-willed and outspoken individual. He...

Sep 18, 2023

Minister Eric Talley was born, on June 14, 1974, to the late Diana Talley and the late Herbert Rogers, in Union, SC. He was a 1994 graduate of Jonesville High School. Eric was also his class president. He went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Limestone College.

In high school he was a part of the...

Sep 15, 2023

Tabatha Elizabeth Robinson, affectionately known as "Tab" ,was born on July 11, 1976, to the late Darlene Robinson and the late Altony Davis, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Tabatha was a loner at heart and had a somewhat stubborn demeanor at times. She was noted for being very sweet and kind. She...

Sep 13, 2023

Ricky Reynolds, Jr., affectionately known as "Slick", was born on November28, 1954 to the late Fannie Foster Reynolds and Mason Reynolds, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Chapman High School and was previously employed at Suttle Farms for over twenty years.

Those who are left behind include his wife, Antoinette Johnson; brother, Thomas (Vivian) Reynolds; sisters, Ethel Mae...

Sep 12, 2023

Jasmine Letris Brannon Dover was born, on February 19, 1990, to Treena Brannon and the late Darren Wayne Young, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a 2008 graduate of Dorman High School. She was formerly employed at Spartanburg Medical Center as a nurse.

Jasmine was a proud mother and enjoyed cooking....

Sep 12, 2023

Beverly Ann Wood was born on June 6, 2023, to Lucy Viola Nesbitt in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. She worked many years in healthcare as a CAN.

Beverly was known as being "Queen Bee". She was fun to be around and could brighten up anyone's day. She loved taking trips to...

Sep 11, 2023

Sharon Gatewood Huff was born, on March 6, 1969, to Bobby Gene Gatewood and the late Mamie Helen Briggs Gatewood, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1987 graduate of Boiling Springs High School where she was a recipient of the National Honor Technical Society Award. She continued her education at Winthrop University and...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. James William McKinney, Sr., affectionately known as "Doc", was born on March 30, 1934, to the late Roy Lee McKinney and the late Hattie Jackson McKinney in Spindale, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.

James professed Christ his savior at an early age and joined Fosters Grove Baptist Church. He was united...

Sep 7, 2023

Ms. Rosylind Kay Garrett was born, on June 17, 1958, to Ethel Louise Mills Lynch and the late James William Lynch, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Rosylind was an amazing woman and was noted for being selfless. She had a kind and loving spirit and enjoyed caring for others. Rosylind was an...

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Jane Lattimore James, 69, of Inman, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph" Joe" Lattimore and Mary Ruth Turner Lattimore.

She attended Chesnee High School. She worked at Contec Corporation for 17 years.

Mary was a Christian woman who...

Sep 3, 2023

Ronald Donald Whiteside was born, on April 19, 1965, to Roy Douglas Whiteside and the late Ollie Bell Vernon Whiteside, in Tryon, NC. He was a graduate of Tryon High School in Tryon NC. He furthered his education at North Greenville University and received an Associate degree in Culinary Arts.

Ronald had a bubbly personality and was...

Sep 2, 2023

Dianne Logan Long was born on March 26, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late James William Logan the late Katherine Logan. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and was a 1970 graduate of Carver High School. She continued her education at South Carolina State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education...

Sep 1, 2023

David Viron Garrett was born, on December 29, 1989, to David Lewis Garrett and Pamela Wray, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Spartanburg High School. David had a cordial and loving personality. David enjoyed playing basketball and baseball as well as swimming. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys and favorite color was blue. He was a former member of...

Aug 31, 2023

Ms. Janice Renee Smith, 51, Transitioned at her home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Aug 13, 2023

James Anderson was born, on January 10, 1991, to Linda Alexander and the late Miguel Morales in Spartanburg, SC.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County District 3 schools and a graduate of Gettys D. Broom High School. While in high school, James played football. He continued his education at Wingate University and transferred to USC-Upstate where he received...