Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

LaKeitha Lavette Rice was born on April 9, 1982, to Tracey L. Rice Fowler, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 2000 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She continued her education at Spartanburg Technical College and received an associate's degree in Massage Therapy. She was employed at the Charles Lea Center as a...

Dec 6, 2025

Douglas Patrick Smith was born on June 26, 1964, to Sallie Brown Smith Tanner and the late Douglas McArthur Smith in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and attended Dorman High School. Douglas worked at Phillip Fibers for more than fifteen years and took great pride in his work.

Douglas loved animals and...

Dec 6, 2025

Debra Ann Davis, affectionately known as "Deb," was born, on February 28, 1954, to the late Annie Ballenger Parson and Leroy Parson, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and attended Chapman High School.

Debra was talkative, funny, and never afraid to speak her mind. She carried an outgoing spirit and a heart...

Dec 3, 2025

Mother Dorothy Ann Sawyer, known to most as "Dot", was born on November 13, 1947, to the late Ellen Miller Sawyer and the late John Albert Sawyer, in Spartanburg, SC.

She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966.  Dorothy worked for Spartanburg Steel for over thirty years.  She loved to cook, and one of her specialties was...

Dec 1, 2025

Robert Joseph Cain, lovingly known as "Bobby Joe," was born June 14,1946 to the late Mary Elizabeth Cain Whiteside and Leroy Whiteside in Dickerson County, Virginia. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964 and continued his education at Long Beach State College. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge.

Nov 29, 2025

Tron DaQuan Foster entered this world on March 16, 2002, bringing with him a light, a joy, and a presence that would leave a lasting imprint on every life he touched. Born to Ashley M. Foster and Anthony "Cheese" Hardy in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Tron grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and a family that adored him deeply. He...

Nov 24, 2025

Ramel Annette Lyles, affectionately known as "Mel", was born on May 1, 1963, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Annie Lee Lyles Nash and Charles Nash. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Dorman High School. She furthered her studies at Spartanburg Community College and was employed as a mail clerk at Adidas.

Nov 17, 2025

Sophia Gertrude Waddell Hunter, affectionately known as "Tootsie", was born on January 1, 1945, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Annie Victoria Waddell and the late Hilton Collins. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School system and was a proud 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School.

Sophia was known as a true village mother, one...

Nov 17, 2025

Roscoe Earl Anderson was born on March 23, 1967, to the late Carrie Lee Scott Anderson and the late Roscoe Anderson, in Brooklyn NY. He was a graduate of Dorman High School and an accomplished musician who used his gift to bless many. Roscoe loved the Lord, and his passion for music was evident in every note he played....

Nov 17, 2025

Donny Smith Kerns was born on October 22, 1954, to the late Minnie Lee Means Kerns "Horn" and the late Charlie Kerns "Buck" , in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and graduated from Spartanburg High School.

Donny was a loving and caring man of few words, yet his quiet strength...

Nov 17, 2025

Angela Rebecca Landrum Davis, affectionately known as "Peppermint Patty", was born on August 6, 1974, to Andrew E. Miller and Sallie O. Landrum in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1992 graduate of Chesnee High School. Angela continued her education at UNC Charlotte, where she earned a bachelor's degree in business....

Nov 16, 2025

Joyce Ann Petty Norris, affectionately known as MeMa, was born on October 31, 1954, in Manhattan, New York to the late Louvenia Ballenger Phelps and the late Samuel Phelps. From the beginning, her life carried both sparkle and strength. She graduated from Stewart Park High School in Manhattan and later continued her education at Rutledge College, where she earned...

Nov 12, 2025

TThomas Joe Tate was born May 29, 1956, to the late Annie Wade Tate and the late Frank Smith, in Pacolet, SC. He graduated from Pacolet High School and was an employee of Regenesis Healthcare.

Thomas was an outgoing person and a jokester who never met a stranger.  His favorite pastime was watching TV shows, like Martin, ...

Nov 2, 2025

Claude Dean Tinsley, affectionately known as "Spanky", was born on March 10, 1966, to the late Shirley Murray Tinsley and the late Thad Dean Tinsley, Sr. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud 1984 graduate of Broome High School.

Claude served faithfully in the United States Navy and later worked for...

Nov 2, 2025

Larry Jackson, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2025 leaving a void his family cannot fill.

He was born on June 18, 1953 to Otis Jackson and Annie Leila Durrah Jackson. He was born in Campobello S.C. and raised in Wellford, S.C.

Larry made his career as a seasoned truck driver....

Nov 1, 2025

Willie Annita Ahmed, known to most as "Billie Ann", was born on June 8, 1961, to the late Rebecca Jones Stinson and the late Frank Stinson, in Spartanburg, SC.

She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School.  She was fun to be around, very energetic, and the life of the party.  She liked to cook and was...

Oct 28, 2025

Connie Anderson was born on May 14, 1927, to the late Lillie Campbell Dunlap and the late Julius Dunlap in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System.

Connie worked faithfully as a dietician manager for Carver High School and Carver Junior High School. She also served as a devoted care professional...

Oct 25, 2025

Mrs. Hattie Mae Hurst, affectionately known as "Ha-ha," was born on July 8, 1943, in Spartanburg, SC, and passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mrs. Flossie Mae Petty Harris and Mr. Theodore Harris. Hattie was lovingly raised by the late Mrs. Catherine Jackson from the age of...

Oct 25, 2025

Thomas Major Walker was born on June 6, 1943, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Bertha Glenn Walker and the late Thomas Lee Walker. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and dedicated over thirty years of loyal service to Beaumont Mills before his retirement. He also worked at Draper Corporation for over 30 years and...

Oct 25, 2025

Brother Rishard Lewis Means was born on December 10, 1966 and departed this life on October 25, 2025. Affectionately known as "Rambo," he was the son of Bishop Lester (Cynthia) Bell and Ms. Gracie Mae Cheeks. He was the husband of Mrs. Teresa "ResaAnn" Means.

A graduate of Spartanburg High School, he was an entrepreneur specializing in...