All Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie Lee Pearson passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Funeral Home.

Oliva Bates was born on January 13, 1944, to the late Harold Bates and the late Thelma Bates, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School system. Oliva was previously employed with Petty Construction. His favorite NFL team was the Dallas Cowboys, and his favorite color was blue. Oliva loved to eat and that was his favorite pastime. Oliva was preceded in death, along with his parents, by his brother Curtis Bates. Oliva leaves to cherish fond and loving...

Chadwick Douglas Tate was born on July 8, 1985, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Jerry Wells and the late Jacqueline Leak.  He was called “Chad” by his family and friends. He graduated from Spartanburg High Spartanburg School where he played football and received many trophies and recognition as a valued player.  He was a hard worker, an outgoing and humorous man who loved his family dearly.  He enjoyed attending family gatherings and loved aunt Martha’s...

Mrs. Geraldine Bell was born December 2, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John Franklin Farr and the late Odessa Figgins Farr.  She attended Foster's Grove school. Geraldine was employed at Custom Cleaners. She was a faithful member of the Faith Tabernacle Church of Spartanburg. Her favorite color was yellow and she enjoyed playing spades. Geraldine was known as being the life of the party. Geraldine leaves fond and loving memories to her husband, Ronald Bell of...

Logan Wellsley Cope was born on April 4, 1944, in Saint James, Jamaica to the late Richard Cope and late Maun Lamey. He attended schools in Jamaica and once he came to Spartanburg, SC he began working in textiles as a loom operator. Logan enjoyed watching wrestling and he especially favored Rick Flair, that is until Roman Reigns came along. Left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife, Clara “Sylvia” Cope of the home; his daughters, Marsha Sherrod of Tampa, FL,...

Kimberly Michelle Fair was born on April 29, 1970, to the late Louella Bell Williams Fair and the late Abraham Fair, in Spartanburg, SC.  She attended Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Broome High School. Kimberly loved her family members and she had a special love for her nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed church and had a personal relationship with God.  She found joy in taking pictures of others and reading.  Kimberly filled everyone’s life with...

Ms. Sheri Lyn Knox, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Sacred arrangements entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Marie Graham was born on July 15, 1975, to Alice Yvonne Cureton and the Late Elijah Graham, in Camden, New Jersey.  She was a 1993 graduate of Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey. Elizabeth’s favorite colors were pink ad purple.  She was a fan of all Philadelphia sports teams; however, she was partial to the Philadelphia Eagles football team.  Elizabeth was enthralled with costuming and loved Harry Potter and Star Wars.  She was extremely comical and...

Mr. Bruce Lowell Bailey was born on November 3, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Robert Lowell Bailey and the late Earline Sloan.  He was educated in the Woodruff, SC  school system of Spartanburg County.  Bruce worked in construction for many years and was employed at the Walmart Distribution Warehouse for the last ten years. Bruce was a consummate University of South Carolina Gamecock football fan and immensely enjoyed watching NASCAR.; his favorite drivers were Dale...

Mr. Antonio Vincent Smith, Jr., “Lil Tony”,  was born on April 12, 1993, to Doris Gary and Antonio Vincent Smith, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC.  He was a product of the Spartanburg County school district seven and a Spartanburg High School graduate. He was previously a business student at Spartanburg Community College. Antonio had an enchantment with business operations and the stock market. He was an employee of Trelleborg Wheel Systems.  His favorite football team was...