Obituaries

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...

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...