Obituaries

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...

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...

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;...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Mar 8, 2019

Mrs. Lucille Rogers was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Brady and Rosa Lee Dawkins, on September 28, 1938.  Lucille graduated from  Carver High School in her hometown and after, relocated to Brooklyn, NY.  There she wedded Willie Rogers on July 17, 1964.  Lucille briefly worked for the New York Transit Authority.  Years later, Lucille and her...

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. Martin Charles Smith of 249 Rigby Avenue, Spartanburg, SC passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Jan 5, 2019

Annie Pearl Jeter Jackson was born on April 7, 1947 to the late Jerome Jeter, Sr. and Lydia Henderson Jeter in Carlisle, SC.  She departed this life January 5, 2019.  Annie Pearl attended Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Carlisle all of her childhood and young adult life.  She attended Sunday School each Sunday.   She was a graduate of...

Dec 15, 2018

Ms. Rhonda Cheryl Beckett of 165 Pierce Lane, Gaffney, SC entered Glory on the morning of December 15, 2018.  A native of Clay County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late  Elmer and Icie Legg.   Ms. Beckett was the mother of three children:  Craig Allen Legg of Mooresville, NC; Leann R. Norton of Gaffney, SC, and a...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. James Means of 132 Connie Drive, Woodruff, SC passed away on November 19, 2018 after an extended illness.   The son of the the late Arthur Means, Sr. and Martha Alexander Means, he was a native of Spartanburg County.  He was a member of Moore's Chapel Baptist Church where he was baptized at an early age.   James was a...

Oct 30, 2018

Mr. John J. Taylor, 73, of 417 Quail Ridge Circle, Boiling Springs entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  He leaves to cherish fond memories his son, Michael Taylor of Chapel Hill, NC, and a host of other and relatives and friends.