Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Chadwick Douglas Tate was born on July 8, 1985, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Jerry Wells and the late Jacqueline Leak.  He was called "Chad" by his family and friends.

He graduated from Spartanburg High Spartanburg School where he played football and received many trophies and recognition as a valued player.  He was a hard worker,...

Jan 17, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine Bell was born December 2, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John Franklin Farr and the late Odessa Figgins Farr.  She attended Foster's Grove school. Geraldine was employed at Custom Cleaners.

She was a faithful member of the Faith Tabernacle Church of Spartanburg. Her favorite color was yellow and she enjoyed playing spades. Geraldine...

Jan 17, 2023

Logan Wellsley Cope was born on April 4, 1944, in Saint James, Jamaica to the late Richard Cope and late Maun Lamey. He attended schools in Jamaica and once he came to Spartanburg, SC he began working in textiles as a loom operator. Logan enjoyed watching wrestling and he especially favored Rick Flair, that is until Roman Reigns came...

Jan 15, 2023

Ms. Sheri Lyn Knox, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Jan 15, 2023

Kimberly Michelle Fair was born on April 29, 1970, to the late Louella Bell Williams Fair and the late Abraham Fair, in Spartanburg, SC.  She attended Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Broome High School.

Kimberly loved her family members and she had a special love for her nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed church and had a...

Jan 11, 2023

Elizabeth Marie Graham was born on July 15, 1975, to Alice Yvonne Cureton and the Late Elijah Graham, in Camden, New Jersey.  She was a 1993 graduate of Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey.

Elizabeth's favorite colors were pink ad purple.  She was a fan of all Philadelphia sports teams; however, she was partial to the...

Jan 7, 2023

Mr. Bruce Lowell Bailey was born on November 3, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Robert Lowell Bailey and the late Earline Sloan.  He was educated in the Woodruff, SC  school system of Spartanburg County.  Bruce worked in construction for many years and was employed at the Walmart Distribution Warehouse for the last ten years.

Bruce...

Jan 6, 2023

Mr. Ronald Jermaine Wright, "Jack", was born on December 14, 1980, to the late Harry Outlaw and the late Dorothy Wright, in Brooklyn, NY. He was an employee of Magna Corporation.

Ronald's favorite colors were black and gray and the New York Giants was his favorite football team.

Ronald leaves to cherish fond and loving...

Jan 6, 2023

Mr. Antonio Vincent Smith, Jr., "Lil Tony",  was born on April 12, 1993, to Doris Gary and Antonio Vincent Smith, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC.  He was a product of the Spartanburg County school district seven and a Spartanburg High School graduate. He was previously a business student at Spartanburg Community College. Antonio had an enchantment with business operations and...

Dec 18, 2022

His Birth Reverend Dr. John W. Wilkins was born on June 18, 1954, in Wellford, SC, to the late Daniel Wilkins and the late Josephine Glenn Wilkins. He grew up in the Campobello, Wellford, Holly Springs, and Inman areas of South Carolina.

His Education Pastor Wilkins graduated and received his Diploma in June 1972 from Chapman High...

Dec 18, 2022

Minister Jerry Dean Hill, Sr. was born on September 7, 1941, to the late Myrtle Vernon Hill, the late Luke Jackson, and the late George Hill, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He was a licensed minister and a lover of quartet music. His favorite color was red, and he was an avid...

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. Kwamaine Keyshawn Jones was born on November 30, 1996, to Christian Palmer and Reginald Jones in Spartanburg County. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. He enjoyed rap music and was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ruben Jones; grandmother, Ola Mae Jones; uncle, Shan Jackson; and niece, Xena...

Dec 9, 2022

Ms. Dianne Jackson was born on February 17, 1947, in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Monroe Jackson, Sr. and the late Nellie Jackson.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Annie J. Wells; brothers, Monroe Jackson, Jr., MSSTG John E. Jackson, and Jeffrey Hughes; brother-in-law, John Davis; and sister-in-law, Lillie Jackson.

She leaves...

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Jerry Dean Crocker, known to most as "Blue", was born on March 12, 1953, to the late Mr. Robert and the late Mrs. Ruth Pruitt Crocker. He was a member of Golden Street Baptist Church.  Jerry attended schools in the Spartanburg County school system.

Jerry was a very family-oriented man who loved his children, other family...

Nov 30, 2022

Baby Zai'Lani A'Rya Roland was born, on October 31, 2023, to Lasheritta Bailey and Freddrick Roland at the Spartanburg Medical Center.

Left to cherish her memory, along with her parents, are grandparents, Sherry Reynolds, James Bailey both of Chesnee, SC, Squitia Paris of Staten Island, NY and  Fredrick Roland of Wellford, SC; aunts, Makayla Bailey of Chesnee,...

Nov 29, 2022

Ms. Edith Ann Dantzler Hines was born on November 29, 1951, in Spartanburg County to the late Lela Boyd Dantzler and the late Choice Dantzler. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.  She was employed for over 16 years with Inman Mills.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and trusted Him fully.  Edith was a...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Charles Earl "Big Man" Lyles was born on June 6, 1952, to the late Flossie Feaster and the late Charles Edward Lyles, in Spartanburg, SC.

He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and was a former employee of Draper Corporation. Charles enjoyed walking, he enjoyed it so much so that he walked to most...

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Joseph Randy Lee McDaniel was born, on January 5, 1986, to Jerleen McDaniel and Albert Randolph Mills in Spartanburg, SC.  He attended Spartanburg County schools with Spartanburg High School being the last.  He was a gifted singer and rapper who created his own beats. Joseph's albums are titled: Blackfamlife, McDaniel 1986, 24 Forever, My Pain in My Speakers...

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. James Edward Morrow was born to the late Helen Dunbar and the late William Morrow, on January 14, 1956, in Spartanburg County. He was educated in the Spartanburg county school system. He played football at Spartanburg High School and was a graduate of the class of 1975.  He served in the United States Army and was an accomplished...

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. John Booker was born on August 1, 1955, to the late Margaret Booker and the late James Pitts in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. John served in the United States Army and was a lover of westerns and all sports.

He was...