Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Emma D. Wilkins.

Oct 20, 2025

Dorothy Lee Young, affectionately known as "Dot," was born on September 17, 1956, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Lizzie Mae Tate Davis and the late Allen Davis, Jr. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System.

Dorothy was a woman whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone she met. She was loving, sweet, outgoing,...

Oct 19, 2025

Elder Ro'Nique Hayes Staley was born on May 5, 1984, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Alicia Laney Irwin and Robert Hayes Staley. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud graduate of Spartanburg High School. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, he attended Clemson University, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at...

Oct 16, 2025

Jannie Ann Glenn was born, on January 4, 1965, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Faye Nesbitt Glover and the late Robert Glover. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud graduate of Chapman High School.

Jannie was a radiant soul whose light could fill any room she entered. She was...

Oct 15, 2025

On the evening of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by grace and held gently by peace, Mr. Edward Leon Waddell completed his earthly journey at Spartanburg Medical Center. At the age of 76, he transitioned quietly in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, intellect, and love.

Born on March 7, 1949, in Chesnee, South...

Oct 9, 2025

Mattie Pearl Williams was born on November 21, 1952, to the late Lizzie Mae Shelton Tate and the late Otis P. Tate, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System. After many years of dedicated service, she retired from North Grove Rehabilitation.

Mattie loved spending time with her family and friends. She...

Oct 7, 2025

George Anthony Anderson, affectionately known as "Hammer" was born on December 12, 1960, to the late Manuel Lee Anderson and Sarah Lee Cunningham Anderson, enter eternal rest on October 7, 2025. George was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud graduate of Dorman High School class of 1980. During high school he worked several jobs,...

Oct 6, 2025

Claude Goodman, affectionately known as "CJ", of, was born on April 20, 1990, to Chandler Goodman Ibrahim and Michael Charles Anthony Greene. He was educated in the public schools and was a proud graduate of Lake Taylor High School. Claude was employed as a cook at Burger King, where he was known for his hard work and friendly spirit....

Oct 6, 2025

Connie Andra Nash, affectionately known as "Sweet C," was born on October 23, 1965, to the late Margean Miller Hollis and the late Thomas Walker in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud graduate of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Connie was employed at Krispy Kreme, where she worked faithfully...

Oct 4, 2025

Lewis James Lyles was born on June 14, 1936, to the late Laura Lyles, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System. James was known as a "Jack of All Trades," skilled in carpentry, masonry, electrical work, welding, and auto mechanics.

He loved working on his truck and took great pride in...

Oct 2, 2025

Pearley Mae Rowland was born on February 1, 1949, to the late Theressa Carson Whiteside and the late Harrison Franklin Whiteside, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud graduate of Foster Grove High School. Pearley was united in marriage to James Rowland. She retired from Spartanburg High School after...

Oct 1, 2025

Vanessa Collins Foster was born on April 29, 1957, to the late Lelia Mae Collins and the late Temple Raymond Peake, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1975. Vanessa continued her education at South Carolina State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education...

Sep 28, 2025

Brandon Sylvester Robbs-Tanner was born on August 1, 1986, to Maggie M. Robbs and Bobby Joe Tanner, Jr., in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. Brandon was employed at Crown Health Industries as a dock attendant and forklift driver, where he was known as an outstanding and dependable worker.

He was...

Sep 18, 2025

Jerry Lee McIntyre was born on December 2, 1948, in Roebuck, South Carolina, to the late Devada Evelyn White Littlejohn and the late Rhyne McIntyre. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated in 1965 from Foster Grove High School.

Following his education, Jerry answered the call of duty to his country by enlisting...

Sep 15, 2025

Artemicia Tanner was born September 1, 1927, to the late Veolia Littlejohn Tanner and the late Rosevelt Tanner, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and worked for many years as a domestic engineer for the Black's, a prominent Spartanburg family.

She loved gardening, especially flowers, and was a wonderful cook. Quiet and...

Sep 13, 2025

Brenda K. Boyce-Jones was born on February 10, 1952, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Willie Ruth Martin and the late David James Boyce, Sr. Affectionately known as "B.K.," she lived a life filled with love, joy, and faith. She delighted in cooking, music, family card games, and bingo. Her favorite color was purple, and she was a...

Sep 12, 2025

Glenn Gary Todd was born January 18, 1955, to the late John Henry Todd and the late Helen Lowrance Todd Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He attended Cumming Street School and worked in construction for many years.

Glenn was fun loving and always spoke the truth. He carried himself as a sharp dresser, was a devoted Dallas Cowboys...