Obituaries

Sep 8, 2025

Susie Mae Jackson was born, on November 26, 1934, to the late Viola Maybin Watson and the late Edward Bud Watson in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She received her education in the Spartanburg County school system.

Susie Mae was a quiet and gentle soul who found joy in life's simple pleasures. She had a special gift in the...

Sep 7, 2025

Dollie Lowrance was born on April 18, 1945, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Josephine Lyles Lowrance and the late Roosevelt Lowrance. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.

Dollie was a caring and giving person who never hesitated to help anyone in need. She was a wonderful cook and a loving mother and...

Sep 6, 2025

Rodolfo Siliezar, affectionately known as "Rudy," was born, on March 20, 1943, to the late Juana Siliezar and the late Efrain Siliezar, in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Rudy was the proud owner and operator of Rudy's Auto Shop in Phoenix, IL, where he faithfully served his community for more than 30 years. Known for his skills and dedication,...

Sep 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Shirley Ruth Dogan Jefferies

Shirley Ruth Dogan Jefferies was born on June 7, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Nettie Bell Dogan and James Albert Porter. A proud graduate of Foster's Grove High School, Shirley went on to build a dedicated career as an inspector at Abbott Laboratories, where she worked...

Sep 2, 2025

Kelvin LeVel Broadhurst, Sr., affectionately known as "Big Kel," was born on, August 2, 1978, to the late Katie Broadhurst in Dudley, North Carolina. He was a proud graduate of Southern Wayne Senior High School. He continued his education, he attended Fayetteville State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He later built a successful career...

Aug 30, 2025

Johnny Lee Cunningham was born, on September 25, 1949, in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, to Janie B. Foster and the late Harley Oliver. He received his early education in Spartanburg County Schools and was a proud graduate of Carver High School. With a determination to further himself, he went on to pursue certifications in HVAC, Machine Engineering, and Horticulture.

Aug 21, 2025

Lisa Michelle Edwards was born on December 6, 1970, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Alice Christine Smith Edwards and the late Fred Junior Edwards. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and attended Landrum High School. Lisa was a vibrant soul, known as a firecracker and the life of the party. She was outgoing, spoke her mind,...

Aug 20, 2025

Florence Patricia Houey, affectionately known as "Pat," was born January 8, 1950, in Gaffney, South Carolina, to the late Hattie C. Dukes and the late John Wesley. She received her early education in Cherokee County Schools and graduated proudly from Gaffney High School.

Pat devoted many years of faithful service at INA USA, where she worked as...

Aug 14, 2025

On March 2, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the world was blessed with the life of Doris Jean Shelton, affectionately known as "Dot." She was the cherished daughter of the late Helen Williams and the late Willie Marshall, and from her earliest days she carried a warmth and gentleness that touched everyone around her.

Dot was educated...

Aug 9, 2025

Jerome Brown was born, on April 30, 1946, in Grifton, North Carolina, to the late Annie Mae Lynch Brown and the late William Brown. From his earliest days, Jerome carried a quiet strength and a gentle spirit that would leave an impression on everyone he met.

He received his education in the Spartanburg County school system and...

Aug 8, 2025

Mary Francis Norris, affectionately known as "Sissie Gal", was born on July 5, 1939, to the late Lola C. and the late Carnie Norris.

Mary joined Metropolitan AME Zion Church at a young age and remained a lifelong member.  She loved working in and for the church.

She attended Spartanburg County public schools and was...

Aug 3, 2025

Lee Daniel Wilkins, affectionately known to many as "Puggy," was born on October 19, 1939, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Josephine Glenn Wilkins and the late Daniel Wilkins. He received his formal education in the Spartanburg County school system, where the foundations of his character and work ethic were firmly established.

Lee dedicated numerous years...

Jul 29, 2025

Jesse Lamar Jackson, affectionately known as "Beaver," was born on May 11, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Matsie Landrum Jackson and the late Otis Lee Jackson.

He began his formal education at Mary McLeod Bethune School and later continued his academic journey at Foster's Grove High School. A man of remarkable skill and integrity,...

Jul 28, 2025

Today, we celebrate the homegoing of a life well lived. Born October 22, 1932, a gift from God to Ms. Edna Means.  Mother Hutchinson was educated in Spartanburg County schools.  She had a love for cooking and sharing her passion and food with everyone she knew.

Mother Hutchinson had an outgoing personality.  She had eight children of...

Jul 26, 2025

With grace, laughter, and a heart full of love, Melanie Floyd, affectionately known as "Melly Mel," was born on October 19, 1962, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is the beloved daughter of Gladys Boozer Floyd and John Floyd.

Melanie spent her formative years in Delray Beach, Florida, where she graduated from Atlantic High School. She went on...

Jul 20, 2025

Georgia Lee Farr, 89, passed away on July 20th, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Georgia was born on June 17, 1936 in Union, South Carolina.

Georgia is survived by her son, Kelvin Farr of the home; grandson, Omari Farr of the home; and granddaughter, JosLynn Neal of...

Jul 19, 2025

A Life of Victory and Triumph

Dr. Sherry Denise Dodd was born, on December 6, 1968, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the loving care of her parents, Velma Dodd and the late Johnny Foster Dodd. From her earliest moments, Sherry carried a quiet strength, a radiant grace, and a God-given purpose that would shine throughout her life....

Jul 17, 2025

Alice Cornelia Smith was born on October 3, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Bertie Bogan Tutt and the late Jack Kelly. She was raised in a loving family and educated in the Spartanburg County school system where she developed the values of faith, resilience, and compassion that would define her life.

Alice had a...

Jul 16, 2025

Brandon Malik Shelton was born on June 10, 1998 in Spartanburg South Carolina, to Kressee Shelton and Brian Mark Shelton, I. From the very beginning Brandon carried a special light that touched everyone privileged to know and love him. Raised in a home built on faith , strength, and family Brandon's life was filled with meaning and purpose.

Jul 13, 2025

With hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude, we pause to honor the extraordinary life of Bernice Lucile Brown, affectionately known to her family and friends as " Bunt". Born on March 18, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Addie O. Bivings Meadows and the late James Milton Meadows. She was raised...