Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Mrs. Nellie Jackson was born on February 13, 1920, to the late Alonzo John Jackson and the late Ola Mae McIntyre Jackson in Rutherfordton, NC.  She attended school in Rutherford County.  She was married to the late Monroe Jackson, Sr., and to this union, eleven children were born.

Mrs. Nellie's favorite past times were watching her favorite...

Mar 5, 2022

Mr. John Cornelius Foster, Sr. was born on May 7, 1947, to the late Jesse Foster and the late Minnie Lee Wallace in Spartanburg County. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system. John was an automobile salesman for over twenty-five years. Selling cars was his passion and he thoroughly enjoyed being a salesperson.

He leaves...

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Richard Lipscomb was born on December 16, 1944, to the late Mr. James Shippy and the late Miss Susie Mae Lipscomb in Spartanburg County. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and was a part of the usher ministry.

He was preceded in death by...

Feb 21, 2022

Hezekiah Michael Robinson was born on April 11, 1954, to the late Hezekiah Robinson, Jr. and the late Juanita Robinson in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1972 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Hezekiah played football and his jersey number was 75. He was also a member of the track and field team, with his events being shot put and...

Feb 20, 2022

Christopher Carnealius Worthy was born on November 22, 1996, to his mother, Ebony Davis, stepfather, Charles Keenan and father, Robert Worthy in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system.  "Chris", as he was affectionately known, loved creating art and skateboarding. He was employed with Smokin Wings as a cook.

He leaves to cherish...

Feb 15, 2022

Jerome Roddrick Jackson was born to the late Jerome Williams and Sandra Jackson on January 11, 1979. He was a native of Spartanburg County and was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Jerome had the mind of an engineer as he liked to disassemble and reassemble things, and he turned that passion and skill into an entrepreneurial opportunity. Jerome loved...

Feb 13, 2022

Ms. Fairy Sue Prince was born on August 23, 1919, to the late Deanna Parks Prince and the late Calvin Andrus Prince, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School system. She previously worked at Mobile Meals and Jonathan Logan Sportswear. She was the Church Mother of the First Worship Church, where she also served as...

Feb 7, 2022

Ms. Jessica Nicole "Jessie" Fowler was born on November 4, 1988, to Mrs. Tammy Lynn Arrowood and the late Tony Albert Fowler in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System. She was formerly employed at the Arby's as an assistant manager. Jessica had a very inviting and loveable presence. She was known as being the...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Robert Henry Johnson, Jr. was born on September 9, 1955, to Willa Mae Johnson and the late Robert Henry Johnson, Sr. in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Robert was known by his family and friends as the "Black Cowboy". Robert had a very caring heart and was an experienced car detailer.

He leaves to cherish fond and loving...

Jan 29, 2022

Elder Leslie Loud, Jr. was born to the late Mary Lou Jackson Loud and the late Leslie Loud, Sr. in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 17, 1948.  He was a high school graduate and continued his education at a technical school.

Elder Loud found Christ at an early age and used this gift to preach to others.  He...

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...