Obituaries

Nov 14, 2022

Robert Lee Walker, aka "Bay", was born on December 13, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC to the late General and late Roberta Smith Walker, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended schools in Spartanburg County and was a construction contractor. Robert enjoyed playing baseball and in latter years, took pleasure in watching the game be played.

Left to cherish his...

Nov 4, 2022

Mr. Burt Lemont Moore, Jr. was born, on November 26, 1988, to Sylvia Hines Jones and the late Bert Moore, in Spartanburg, SC. He attended schools in Spartanburg County and was employed as a truck driver for Landair Transport, Inc. He was an avid motorcycle rider and spent a lot of time riding with an independent bike rider's association....

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Iola Irby Smith, daughter of the late Helen Pitts Irby and the late Wilmer Irby, was born on December 14, 1937, in Spartanburg County.  She was a consummate homemaker and a fantastic cook, known for her exquisite style of dressing, who enjoyed cooking nourishing meals and taking care of her family. One of her greatest joys was attending...

Oct 25, 2022

Shelia Ann Worthy was born to the late Sarah Carter Worthy and the late Angus Worthy in Union, SC.  She was a graduate of Cowpens High School's class of 1971.

Her favorite past-times were reading and working word puzzles; her favorite TV shows were The Price is Right, all soap operas, and wrestling.  She had a very...

Oct 24, 2022

Mr. Walter Perry Haney, Jr. was born to the late Narvis Williams Haney and the late Walter Perry Haney, Sr. on July 8, 1962, in Spartanburg, SC.  He attended Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Carver High School.

Those who knew him referred to him as "Perry".  He was employed at Ray's Vacuum & Sewing Center as...

Oct 22, 2022

Jamaal Rashaad Byers entered eternal on rest Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Greenville County, South Carolina, He was born October 19, 1991, in Greenwood, South Carolina to his devoted parents, mother, Shandahyl Holloway and father, James Byers Jr.

He leaves to cherish his legacy of life, love, and laughter to his loving and devoted wife of four...

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Larry Dean Lipscomb was born on August 14, 1956, to the late Maggie Shippy Lipscomb and the late Odean Lipscomb, in Spartanburg, SC.

Larry was a graduate of Pacolet High School.  He served in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 2001.  His favorite colors were red, black and white. He worked as a...

Oct 4, 2022

William Hugh Wilkerson Sr. was born to Reverend William H Wilkerson and Lucile Lowrance Wilkerson on September 19, 1939. He was the eldest of six children- Richard (Rebecca) Wilkerson, Cynthia (late Perry) Lilly, Barbara Davidson (Leroy), Martha (Ira) Mosley, and two deceased sisters- Mary Jane Wilkerson and Emma Lou Thomas.

He was raised in Forest City, NC...

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. Christopher Scott Brown, Sr. was born on October 22, 1969, in Spartanburg, SC, to Julia Long and the late Arthur Long and was adopted by Bobbie Brown and the late Henry Brown.  He attended South Florence High School, in Florence, SC.  Mr. Brown was employed at Papa's Breakfast Nook as a cook.

Mr. Brown's family and...

Sep 29, 2022

James William Nesbitt was born to the late Carrie and the late James Nesbitt, on March 3, 1940, in Inman, SC.  He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was an automobile mechanic by trade.

James was a humble soul and talented guitarist, and for many years he served on the music ministry at Greater Bible Way...

Sep 27, 2022

Justin Jerome Hannon affectionately known as "Play" or "Pup" was born on March 10, 1981, to Carmen H. Massey (Kevin) and Julian J. Hannon (Laverne). Justin graduated from Polk County High School and attended college at USC Upstate for three years. Justin worked for Lear Corporation for 17 years and was loved by everyone at his job. Justin was...

Sep 27, 2022

Father, Bishop, Pastor, Friend, and Servant of All

His Grace The Right Reverend Thomas Clinton Bell was born on October 21, 1962, to Sarah Marie Bell and the late Thomas Edward Cherry, Jr., in Norfolk, Virginia. Bishop Bell was a native of Tarboro, North Carolina where his mother ensured that he, his sister, and his brother were...

Sep 13, 2022

His Eminence,The Most Reverend James E. Wiley, Jr. was born on July 26, 1970, to Deacon James E. and Linda Wiley of Goldsboro, NC.  Bishop Wiley was raised and instructed in the way of holiness in the Apostolic doctrine. In his younger years, his parents noticed his giftedness in the area of music. At the tender age of two,...

Sep 9, 2022

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Deacon Roy Gaffney, Jr., who was affectionately called "Daddy," "Daddy Roy," "Mr. Roy," and "Papa" by his loving family, was the first of five children born to the wonderful parents, the late Palmer and Reeder Montgomery Gaffney, on November 13, 1930, in Lyman, SC.

He was a devoted and active member of Greater St....

Sep 8, 2022

Apostle Darlene Hunter Fant was born to the late Jerome Hunter and the late Anna Delgado, in Manhattan, NY, on May 25, 1953. She was educated in New York and earned a master's degree in education. She went on to have a career in education. Apostle Darlene retired and settled in Spartanburg, SC. It was in 2014 that she...

Sep 6, 2022

The life symphony of Johnny O'Brannon Norman began in Greenwood, SC on July 12, 1980; composed by the late Mr. Johnny Cade Norman and Mrs. Cathy Ann Norman. His melody developed in Greenwood County Schools; He was employed as the Minister of Music with the Holden's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, SC and owner of Namron Production...

Aug 25, 2022

Jimmy Lee Howard was born on December 14, 1953, to Walter Sanders, Jr. and the late Eloise Howard. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, was baptized at New Salem Baptist Church in Pacolet, SC and graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. Jimmy Lee was employed with Magna International but had to retire early due to health complications. Jimmy...

Aug 21, 2022

Miss Ashley Nicole Berry was born on November 12, 1988, to Sharon D. Lewis and Buddy Berry, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. She was a graduate of James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, South Carolina. Ashley was employed at KFC as a manager and cashier. Her favorite color was pink, and she enjoyed getting her nails done.

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Aug 20, 2022

Dorothy Mae Miller was born, in New York on July 20, 1931, to the late Macio Davis and Pedrie Cokley Davis. She obtained an associate degree and a license in cosmetology. Dorothy had a kind and loving spirit.

Dorothy leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to her sisters-in-law, Gladys Miller and Fannie Roseboro both of Roebuck,...

Aug 17, 2022

Julia Moore Cohen was born on October 9, 1944, to the late A. B. Moore and Bertha Sims Moore in Spartanburg County.  She was a 1962 graduate of Foster Grove High School.  She was a food service manager for Spartanburg County for many years. Julia loved drinking Pepsi, playing spades, cooking, and watching soap operas.  Her favorite color was...