Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

Ms. Barbara Baptiste was born on March 8, 1951, to the late Author and Willie Mae Smith in Spartanburg County. She was a 1969 graduate of Carver High School. Barbara was of the Baptist faith. She thoroughly enjoyed watching westerns and old school sitcoms, especially Sanford and Son.

She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to...

Jan 24, 2022

Paula V. Wiggs, born July 22, 1956, transitioned from this life on January 24, 2022. She was the daughter of George A. Wiggs, Sr. and Priscilla Wiggs and was one of four children of the union. She is preceded in death by both parents and a host of extended family. Paula received her education in the New York City...

Jan 22, 2022

Reverend David Oneal Vernon Twitty was born on November 18, 1963 to the late Creston Eugene Vernon and the late Annie Bell Lowrance in Inman, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He was a licensed minister and an amazing singer.  Reverend Twitty was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC. He...

Jan 21, 2022

Ms. Toni Larue Sims was born on February 23, 1949, to the late George Woodruff, Sr. and the late Lizzie Gossett in Spartanburg, SC. Toni matriculated through the Spartanburg district seven school district and was a graduate of Carver High School. She loved flowers and gardening, and immensely loved dogs. Ms. Sims was known for her caring heart and...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. James Andre Proctor, known to most as "Proc", was born on September 3,1975 to Sally Mae McDaniel Proctor and the late James Milton Proctor in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  He was raised by his grandmother Alma Nancy Proctor. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and obtained a GED. James was a licensed master barber and was...

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. John Henry Brewton, Sr. was born to the late Geneva Legg Brewton and Roosevelt Brewton on February 2, 1938, in Spartanburg, SC.  John was educated in Spartanburg County schools.  He retired from Leigh Fibers where he was employed as a forklift driver.  His favorite NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys.  John was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist...

Jan 8, 2022

Franklin Roosevelt Crook, affectionally called "Frank", was born March 5, 1937, to both the late Jesse and Marie Allen Crook. Frank was a native of Spartanburg, SC and was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. In April of 1958, Frank married the love of his life, Betty Lowrance.  He retired from Milliken & Company after forty-four years of...

Jan 5, 2022

Dora May Lyles, 86, succumbed after a courageous battle with complications of Alzheimer's at her residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia on January 5, 2022. Dora was born May 20, 1935, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Robert Splawn, Sr., and Wilma Splawn.

Dora was educated in Spartanburg County.  While growing up, she was a member...

Jan 3, 2022

Dantiana Anique Carson, affectionally called "Danti", was born on June 30, 2007, to Dantonio Carson and Shicarneta Garrett. Danti was a native of Spartanburg, SC and was in her freshman year at Spartanburg High school. Danti had an exuberant personality and was gifted in personal beautification. She often displayed this gift by doing the hair, nails, and lash applications...

Dec 24, 2021

David Booker, Jr. was born in Union, South Carolina on January 5, 1955.  He was the oldest of 6 children born to the late David Booker, Sr. and Edna Keenan Booker.

At a young age David, affectionately known as Junior, and the family moved to New York City where he was educated in the New York School...

Dec 17, 2021

Prophet Eric Angelo Lucas was born on March 13, 1962, to the late William Arthur Lucas and the late Hester Thompson Lucas. He was the eighth born of eleven siblings. Eric attended the Toledo Public Schools of Toledo, Ohio. He accepted Jesus Christ at a very young age. He grew to be an extraordinary man and lived an extraordinary...

Dec 10, 2021

Ms. Angela Michelle Yvette Wofford was born on June 19, 1973, to Ms. Priscilla Wofford. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and was a member of the Unlimited Showstoppers Social Club. Angela's favorite colors were red, black, and white and she was affectionately known by her family and friends as "Queen B". She was always the life of the...

Dec 9, 2021

Da`ran Andre` Boyd was born on December 29, 1982, to Mrs.  Angela Hillstock ( George Crittenden) Williams and Mr. Donnie Boyd in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He worked in the manufacturing field as a machine operator. He loved watching sports of all kinds and was a mild-mannered and tempered "Gentle Giant". He...

Dec 4, 2021

Donald "Don" Glenn Copeland of Columbia, SC passed away on December 4, 2021

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Duncan Eric McHam was born on May 1, 1963, in Spartanburg County to Mr. Freddie Murphy and the late Beatrice Drucilla McHam. He was educated in Spartanburg County school districts three and seven. Duncan was an avid fan of the Raiders NFL team.  He enjoyed listening to music by Parliament and Funkadelic. Mr. McHam was known as a...

Nov 27, 2021

Travis Donte` Peay was born on July 22, 1985, to Roland Epps, Sr., and Letitia Peay Freeman in Baltimore, Maryland. He was reared during his youth by his loving grandmother Mary L. Peay.

Travis was dedicated to Christ on November 1, 1992, at the New Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Davenport.  Throughout...

Nov 17, 2021

Betty Eileen Ward was born on May 23, 1950, to both the late Marvin and Mary Helton. Betty was born and reared in Dallas, TX and relocated to Spartanburg, SC in 2004. She was retired from Walmart and some of her favorite pass times included fishing, doing puzzles, and shopping. Betty loved ghost stories, the color turquoise, and animals,...

Nov 13, 2021

Little Miss Ariyah JaBria Davis was born to Brittany Ann Marque Wilson and Frankie Dean Davis, Jr. on January 20, 2021, in Spartanburg, SC.  Ariyah was smart, happy, and so perfect.  Ariyah was a very content baby and hardly ever cried. She loved to smile, laugh, blow kisses, listen to music, look at lights, and play.  She loved her...

Nov 4, 2021

Ricky Geter was born to the late Glover Geter and the late Mary Simpson Geter on January 12, 1956, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He was one of two graduates of the Soteria Community. Ricky became an advocate for the program and began traveling and speaking for its fundraising efforts. He was...

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Ted Carrol Kelly was born on December 30, 1962, to Sallie M. Kelly and the late Laddie Kelly in Spartanburg, SC. Ted was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Spartanburg High School.  Ted was extremely gifted in contracting trades, especially painting. He also enjoyed riding bicycles, watching westerns, and playing football in his younger...