Samuel Robert Black, Jr.
Oct 18, 2020
Mr. Samuel Robert Black Jr.  passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Black was the son of Mr. Samuel R. Black, Sr and the late Mrs. Debra Smith Black.
Brady Dawkins Jr.
Sep 28, 2020
On September 28, 2020 at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Brady Dawkins Jr. departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father. A native of Spartanburg, SC, he was born to the late Brady and Rosa Lee Dawkins, on April 12, 1941. Brady was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School Class of 1961. After high...
Ronnie L. Payden
Sep 26, 2020
On September 26, 2020, Mr. Ronnie Levernon Payden entered into eternal rest. A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Payden was the son of the late Oscar L. Payden and Nelia Gray Payden Canty. Ronnie was a member of the Dorman High School Class of 1969 and received his Associate's Degree from Rutledge College.
He leaves to cherish fond...
Betty J Brown
Sep 17, 2020
Mrs. Betty J. Prater Brown aka Momma Joe entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2020 at the home. She was born on January 20, 1946 to the late Calvin Prater and Allise Norton Prater. Mrs. Brown, a native of Spartanburg, SC, was a member of St. James Holiness Temple of Inman and visited various churches during her lifetime....
Josephine Bell Patton
Aug 28, 2020
On August 28, 2020, the sweet spirit of Dr. Josephine Bell Patton, 71, went to join the savior in a home not built with hands, but whose maker and builder is God. Josephine was born to the late Joe and Estelle Stone Bell on August 8, 1949 in Ridgeway, SC. She was the eighth child born to their union....
Armenthia Mae Johnson
Aug 10, 2020
Armenthia Mae Johnson, a devoted woman of God, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born July 23, 1943 to the late Henry Cephus Williams and the late Irene Williams. She was the widow of John Albert Johnson. Mrs. Johnson transcended to her heavenly home on August 10, 2020.
She leaves to cherish fond and loving...
Melton Douglas Shannon
Jul 18, 2020
On July 18, 2020, Mr. Melton D. Shannon entered into eternal rest after a long, extended illness. A native of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Annie Ruth Shannon Campbell and the late Eddie Shannon. Melton was educated in the Spartanburg District 7 Schools and served in the United States Army. He loved to play the piano,...
Malinda Rebecca Maybank
May 7, 2020
On the morning of Thursday May 7, 2020, the Angels of Mercy brought everlasting peace to Malinda Rebecca Maybank. Ms. Maybank was the daughter of the late Lucien and Rebecca Maybank. She is survived by her brother, Richard S. Maybank.
Juanita Susan Werts
Apr 22, 2020
In the early morning of Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the Angels of Mercy brought everlasting peace to Ms. Juanita Susan Werts. Juanita was the daughter of the late  Barthaniel C. Werts and the late Christine Williams Werts. She was graduate of Carver High School and Johnson C. Smith University. Upon her graduation from college she embarked a a teaching...
John Francis Mackey (Monte)
Apr 11, 2020
John Francis Mackey (Monte) was born April 5, 1950 in Brevard, NC to the late Junie E. Mackey and the late Charlie A. Whitmire, He departed this earthly life on April 11, 2020. John was a native of Hendersonville, NC. He enjoyed working in construction, fishing, watching westerns and singing. John was a collector of pictures as he so...
Annirose Skeete
Mar 12, 2020
Mrs. Annirose (Anne) Skeete, 64, of Brooklyn, NY entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2020 after a brief illness. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the wife of Whitney Skeete and the daughter of the late Mrs. Gladys A. Smith Moore and the late Mr. Joel Davis. Annirose was a devoted member of Living Water Church of...
Tarmarra Devon Payden
Feb 26, 2020
Tarmarra D. Payden entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.   Born and raised in Spartanburg,  Ms. Payden was the daughter of  Mr. Ronnie L. Payden and Ms. Scottie L. Werts-Watson.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  In addition to her parents, Tarmarra is survived by her children, Learneal Payden and Lonnisha Payden; brother, Rodney Q. Payden;...
Linda Lipscomb
Dec 31, 2019
Mrs. Linda Lipscomb of 100 Prince Hall Lane, Spartanburg passed way on December 31, 2019 after an extended illness. Mrs. Lipscomb, a native of Spartanburg was the wife of Michael Lipscomb, and the daughter of Mr. George Jones and the late Mamie Lee Jones.  In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by her daughter, Mahogany Lipscomb;...
Donald Thomas Elmore
Dec 31, 2019
DONALD THOMAS ELMORE
Donald Thomas Elmore went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1971. He graduated from Gaffney High School and was a 1994 Clemson University graduate with a BS degree in Textile Chemistry.
Don loved music, church, bike riding and most of...
Kelvin Kerry Tanner
Sep 27, 2019
Mr. Kelvin Kerry Tanner, Jr. passed away on September 27, 2019.  A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Tanner was the son of Betty J. Miller and the late Kelvin Kerry Tanner, Sr. Kelvin was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and studied Computer Aided Design at Spartanburg Community College.  Immediately upon his graduation from high school, Kelvin enlisted and served...
Doreen Sampson
Sep 23, 2019
On the evening of September 23, 2019, the Angels of Mercy gave everlasting peace to Ms. Doreen Sampson. A native of Spartanburg County, she was born on May 28, 1963 to the late Bowe Green and Lucy Shearin. She is survived by three sons, Dale Shearin of Conley, GA, Marcus Shearin and Antonio Shearin both of Spartanburg; eight grandchildren;...
Geneva Annette Brown
Sep 5, 2019
Geneva Annette Brown, 32, of Spartanburg SC peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2019 at her home. Geneva was the daughter of Jannifer Brown and the late Millard St Newman Brown, Jr., and was born on March 31, 1987 in Anchorage, Alaska.  She was employed with the Charles Lea Center and attended Wyatt's Chapel Baptist Church.
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Melvin Shelton
Sep 5, 2019
Mr. Melvin Shelton, of 880 Rogerstown Road entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2019. A native of Spartanburg County, he was a member of the Carver High School Class of 1955. Mr. Shelton served in the United States Army and Army Reserve and enjoyed as long career with the Central Railroad in Chicago, IL.
He leaves...
Maxcine Miller
Apr 3, 2019
On the evening of April 3, 2019, the Angels of Mercy brought everlasting peace to Ms. Maxcine Hollis Miller of 526 Wofford Street, Spartanburg.  Ms. Miller was daughter of the late Paul Hollis, Sr. and the late Pauline Singleton.
Left to cherish fond memories are her daughters, Mrs. Ancie (James) Miller and Ms. Anita Miller, both of...
Allene Mcintyre
Mar 20, 2019
On the Afternoon of March 20, 2019, the Angels of Mercy brought everlasting peace to Allene McIntyre after an extended illness.  A native of Spartanburg County, Ms. McIntyre was the daughter of the late William and Lela McIntyre. She is survived by her daughter, Modestine Blackwell; granddaughter, Cordelia Hunter; great granddaughter, Jessica Hunter-Ali; sister, Lorraine Thompson; brother, Samuel Mansel...
