Obituaries

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...

Apr 8, 2023

Ms. Bertha Louise Young was born, on August 12, 1957, to the late Charles Talley and the late Lottie Rose Chapman, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Bertha was a member of Word of Deliverance Church and served on the Gatekeeper Ministry.

Bertha was a natural comedian. She loved to "talk junk"...

Apr 3, 2023

Mr. Jones Robert Smith was born on January 12, 1952, to the late Herbert C. Smith and the late Margret Elizabeth Jackson Smith, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School. He retired after a 40 year career as a facility technician at Bellsouth.

Mr....

Apr 2, 2023

Mr. Johnny Earl Woodruff was born, on November 24, 1963, to the late Agnes Willie Mae Foster Woodruff and Mack Woodruff, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC.  He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.  Johnny's favorite thing to do was watch WWE Wrestling. He was employed as a Forklift Driver.

Those left to cherish loving memories are:  his wife,...

Apr 1, 2023

Mr. Robert Johnson was born on, May 16, 1954 to the late Josie Reid and the late Willie "Sonnie Boy" Lindsay in Spartanburg County. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from Hamrick's after twenty years of service.

Robert was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Lindsay...

Mar 26, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Bates was born on April 4, 1941, to the late Carrie Montgomery and the late Willie Lyles in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Elizabeth was wed to the late Oliva Bates.

Elizabeth loved the Lord with all her heart and was a faithful and dutiful member of the Church of...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Andy Ben "AB" Miller, Sr. was born on December 1, 1937, to the late Booker T and the late Lillie Mae Miller in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. He also served in the United States Army. Andy was wed to Shirley Wells Miller and to their union five children were born.

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Mar 17, 2023

On June 11, 1950, a beautiful rose, Ms. Brenda Lee Campbell, was born to the late Mr. Johnny A. Campbell and Mrs. Iola Murphy Campbell, in Spartanburg, SC.   There she was raised and educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and was a graduate of Carver High School Class of 1968. Brenda went on to receive her associate degree in...

Mar 15, 2023

Lucille Landrum Swindler was born, on February 24, 1930, to, the late Frank Landrum and the late, Leola Landrum in Spartanburg, SC. She held a membership at the Holden's Chapel Baptist Church. Lucille was the only black floral design technician employed at Coggins Flowers and Gifts for over 30 years. She had a love for flowers and Springtime because...

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Richard Thomas Hines was born, on April 8, 1965, to Georgia Mae Wardlaw, the late  Pearl Collins Hines and the late Tom Rice, in Spartanburg, SC.

Richard was a good man who truly loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was known as a "dancing machine" and was friends to everyone.  He also walked a lot...

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Brian Keith Watkins transitioned on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Smith Dunham was born, on December 2, 1929, to the late Della Gist and the late Will Fowler, in Woodruff, SC. She was a strong and courageous woman who loved her family immensely.  Mary was a proud member of the Temple Baptist Church, and she was the church mother. Her favorite color was white.

Mary was...

Mar 1, 2023

Marvin McCullough was born, on January 12, 1950, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Mary and Clyde McCullough.  He was the youngest of four siblings of this union.  He was baptized at an early age at Trinity A.M.E. Church.

Marvin grew up in the Highland area and enjoyed lifelong friendships. He attended Carver High School and...

Feb 28, 2023

Ms. Maggie Lean Russell was born, on May 8, 1945, to the late Early Russell and the late Lucille Slaughter Russell, in Vincent, Alabama. Maggie was a loving mother, grandmother, and a domestic engineer. She was a devoted and passionate woman who was the anchor to her family. Maggie was a reverent and praying woman who had a passion...

Feb 22, 2023

Mr. David Williams, Sr. was born on October 8, 1939, to the late Willie William and Grace Evans Williams in Reidville, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. David was very comical and simply enjoyed life. His favorite NFL team was the Kansas City Chief and he was an amazing cook.

David leaves to cherish...

Feb 20, 2023

Deacon Curtis Lee Rogers, nostalgically known as "Moon", was born to Mrs. Eliza Spearman on August 7, 1962, in Jonesville, SC. Deacon Rogers was a graduate from Jonesville High School class of 1980. He later graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Business Administration from Strayer University. He retired after serving 38 collective years as a Staff Sargent in...

Feb 8, 2023

Mrs. Annie Mildred "Ann" Harper was born on March 22, 1941, in Spartanburg County to the late Rush Arthur Miller and Martha Smith Miller. She was a graduate of Foster's Grove High School and continued her education at Friendship College. She married Roosevelt "Tim" Harper and to their union four children were born. Ann was an active member of...

Feb 2, 2023

Kimberly Briggs was born on May 16, 1979, to Glenda Jean Wood Briggs and the late Joseph Michael Briggs, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a 1997 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. Kimberly loved music and rap was her favorite genre. She was a licensed cosmetologist, and her favorite colors were pink and blue.

Kimberly attended Foster's...