Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Jimmy Lee Lyles was born to both the late Junior and Madie Lowrance Lyles, in Spartanburg, SC, on July 30, 1950. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Jimmy was a quiet and tranquil person. In his spare time, he liked to watch football, but his favorite was old western movies. Most of all, he enjoyed...

Apr 25, 2023

Mrs. Geneva Butler was born on June 8, 1938, to the late Mavis McNally and the late Louellen Hughes, in Spartanburg, SC.  Geneva was educated in Spartanburg County Schools where she attended Carver High School and graduated from Spartanburg High School. She then continued her education at USC Upstate and Benedict College majoring in early childhood development.  She dedicated...

Apr 22, 2023

Sherry Renika Worthy was born on September 23, 1980, to the late Michael Thomas and the late Sheila Worthy, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools.

Sherry had an outgoing personality and was extremely friendly. She enjoyed dancing and was the life of the party. Her favorite NFL team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, and...

Apr 21, 2023

John Earl Stevenson, Jr. was born to Patsie Stephenson and the late John Earl Stevenson, Sr., in Laurens County, on March 16, 1960. He was educated in the Laurens County Schools.

John was a very pleasant person who loved to have fun.  He was most noted for never meeting a stranger. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2023

Elder Lewis Davis Thomas is a native of Woodruff, SC.  Born to Mary Bell Thomas and Fletcher Wofford, he was educated in Woodruff schools but left early to support his family.  He enlisted in the US Army and served faithfully as a Private until his honorable discharge.

After a long career as a construction foreman and a...

Apr 16, 2023

Robert Lee Walker was born on June 26, 1950, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Herbert Walker and Louise Byrd Walker. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. He was previously employed with Butte Knit.

Robert was known as being a "Dapper Dan", his sense of style was second to none. He was always clean cut...

Apr 15, 2023

Sharon Bonds was born to the late Lillie Mae Ross and the late James H. Bonds, in Spartanburg, SC, on December 15, 1954.

She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and gradated from Spartanburg High School.

Sharon was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed solving word puzzles and was partial to the colors...

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.