Pearley Mae (Whiteside) Rowland
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...
Vanessa Collins Foster
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...
Brandon Sylvester Robbs-Tanner
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...
Jerry Lee Mcintyre
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...
Artemecia Tanner
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...
Brenda Kay (Boyce) Jones
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...
Gary Glenn Todd
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...
Susie Mae Jackson
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...
Dollie Lowrance
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...
Rodolfo Siliezar
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,...
Shirley Ruth (Dogan) Jefferies
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...
Kelvin Level Broadhurst, Sr.
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...
Johnny Cunningham
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.
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Lisa Michelle Edwards
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,...
Florence Patricia Houey
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...
Doris Jean Shelton
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...
Jerome Brown
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...
Mary Frances Norris
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...
Lee Daniel Wilkins
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...
Jesse L. Jackson
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,...