Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

James Crawford was born, on January 9, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Clara Smalls Crawford and the late Booker T. Crawford. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and worked as a janitor until his retirement.

A devoted member of Montgomery Chapel Baptist Church, James was known for his enormous heart and easygoing...

Mar 8, 2025

Born on April 10, 1948, in Gaffney, SC, Margaret was the daughter of the late Margaret Louise Dawkins Norris and the late Eugene Norris. She spent most of her life in Spartanburg, SC, where she built a home filled with love, warmth, and kindness.

Margaret dedicated her life to caring for those she loved, always leading with...

Mar 7, 2025

Lueada Washington Rogers was a woman of strength, humor, and boundless love. Born on December 15, 1939, in Penola, AL, to the late Leodis Turner Washington and Roosevelt Washington, Sr., she embraced life with a spirit that was both resilient and radiant. A proud graduate of North Sumpter High School's Class of 1956, she worked hard throughout her life,...

Mar 4, 2025

Audrey Teresa Thompson was a force of love, laughter, and light. Born on September 28, 1965, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Lorraine Thompson and McArthur Mack, Sr., she grew up surrounded by family, faith, and an undeniable spirit of joy. She was a proud 1984 graduate of Spartanburg High School and went on to work as a dedicated...

Mar 3, 2025

Juan Carlos Gist was born on February 26, 1971, in Spartanburg, SC, to Shirley Ann Littlejohn and the late Claude Gist Jr. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and later worked as a Machine Operator in the textile industry. Juan was known for his fun-loving personality and his gift for conversation. A dedicated fan of the...

Mar 3, 2025

A Life of Faith, Love, and Service

Proverbs 31:28 – "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

Her Humble Beginnings

Gladys McWhorter Miller was born on September 9, 1927, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the beloved fifth child of the late Rosa and Guy McWhorter. She...

Feb 26, 2025

Tangela Lavette Harris, affectionately known as "Tangie", was born on November 2, 1970, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Jessie Mae Bennette Harris and the late James Edward Harris. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Woodruff High School in 1988. Tangela dedicated her career to caring for others and was employed as a...

Feb 23, 2025

Psalm 71:23 – "My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed."

A Humble Beginning ….

Gentle Johnson, son of the late Margie Ann Hunter Johnson and the late Willie James Johnson, affectionately known as "Gent", was born on June 18, 1938, in Spartanburg County....

Feb 22, 2025

Joseph Davis, Jr., affectionately known as "Joey," was born on March 2, 1952, to the late Joseph H. Davis, Sr. and Susie Tyree in New York. After a brief but courageous battle with sarcoma cancer, Joey entered into eternal rest at 9:30 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.

Joey was...

Feb 21, 2025

Ida Gentry Clowney, better known as "Ike", was born in Spartanburg, SC, on February 21, 1956.  She was a resident of Charlotte, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at Kingdom Builders Church, 881 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC  29302.

The announcement is entrusted to Callaham-Hicks &...

Feb 21, 2025

Aileen Alexander was born, on February 8, 1939, to the late Joseph "Josie" Lowrance and the late Roosevelt Lowrance in Cherokee County. She was a member of Holden's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, and her favorite color was blue.

She was preceded in death, along with his parents, sister Josephine Riser and brothers, Wilber Lowrance and Horace Lowrance....

Feb 20, 2025

James Mack Landrum, II was born, on December 12, 1935, to the late Eileen Landrum and the late James Mack, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Fosters Grove High School and owned and operated his brick mason company. He was a member of Brooklyn CME Church and Masonic Lodge, Victor 141.

He was preceded in...

Feb 19, 2025

Gloria Gertrude Henderson, affectionately known as "Sister", was born on January 13, 1952, to the late Gloria Gertrude Anderson and Samuel James Henderson. She attended Passaic High School and later received her GED. Gloria, in her younger years, was extremely athletic and loved playing basketball and softball. She was incredibly gifted at basketball and trained her sons and nephews...

Feb 17, 2025

Richard Latroy Turner, son of Angeline (Gary) Todd and Richard (Rita) Mills, was born in Spartanburg County. "Troy" attended Spartanburg District 7 Schools and received his GED. He developed a passion for brick masonry and later moved back to Spartanburg and worked in the construction field.

He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories, along with his...

Feb 17, 2025

Bette Ann Szymkowiak, affectionately known as Betka, was born on July 6, 1951, to the late Helen Backo Rogala and the late Benjamin Rogala in Natrona Heights, PA. She worked many years in data programing at Allegheny Lundium.

In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, drinking coffee and being in nature. She loved her family greatly and...

Feb 9, 2025

Samuel Penson, Jr. was born, on December 8, 1939, to the late Leona Briggs Penson and the late Samuel Penson, Sr. in Greenville, SC.  He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and a graduate of Bethune High School. He worked for Inman and Lyman Mills until his retirement.

Samuel had a comedic and humorous personality....

Feb 3, 2025

Stacy Collier Anderson was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on November 17, 1975, and peacefully passed away on February 3, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Stacy was the beloved daughter of Delphine Collier of Spartanburg, SC and James (Joanne) Thomas of St. Matthews, SC.

Stacy attended the public schools of Calhoun County.  Stacy also attended Job Corps....

Feb 2, 2025

Ms. Jessica Michelle Rice entered rest on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A resident of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of John Woodruff and Toni (Thomas) Davis. Jessica was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She was employed at Takeuchi and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Jessica considered herself to be a homemade comedian and a jack...

Feb 2, 2025

Lorene Ford was born, on May 5, 1952, to the late Leola Pearson Martin and the late Dock Martin, Jr.  She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. She went on to receive certifications in nursing.

Lorene was a nice, caring and extremely comedic lady. She was loveable and enjoyed partying and spending time at casinos. Her...

Jan 28, 2025

With love and hope, Garvin Edward Means was born on July 23, 1948, to the late Leola Shands Means and the late Wilbur Means.

Following his graduation from Lincoln High School, he achieved distinction as one of the first African Americans to obtain machinery certification at Spartanburg Community College, previously Spartanburg Technical College.

He subsequently...