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Spartanburg, SC and surrounding areas

James Paul Rice

James Paul Rice

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. James Paul Rice entered eternal rest on Monday, December 21, 2020.  A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Rice was the son of the late Clyde Rice and Rachel Butler Rice.   After receiving his B.A. Degree in English from the University of South Carolina, he began a career in radio advertising sales.  Mr. Rice also was a published writer and...

Leona Harris Thompson

Leona Harris Thompson

Dec 19, 2020

Leona Harris Thompson entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 19, 2020.    A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late William Foster and the late Hattie H. Morton.   She was a graduate of Florence Chapel High School and a longtime, faithful member of the Travelers Rest Baptist Church.  Ms, Thompson was employed as a cook at...

Christopher Carlos Brannon

Christopher Carlos Brannon

Dec 16, 2020

Mr. Christopher Carlos Brannon, 30, of 505 Pennwood Drive, Spartanburg departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  A native of Spartanburg County, he was the son of Kelly Brannon and Venassa Garrett.  Christopher was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and was a valued employee at the Home Depot - Dorman Center.    He was member of the Woodward...

Michael Todd Williams

Michael Todd Williams

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Michael Todd Williams entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2020 after an extended illness.   A native of Spartanburg he was born on May 20, 1962 to the late George and Lille Bell Williams.   Michael loved his family and friends and had a kind word for all he met.

He leaves to cherish fond memories:  his...

Richard Thomas Fleming

Richard Thomas Fleming

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Richard Thomas Fleming of Spartanburg entered eternal rest on December 10, 2020.  A native of Polk County, NC, Mr. Fleming was the husband of Mrs. Barbara Fleming.  Richard received his Bachelor Degree from Gardner-Webb University where he excelled as a baseball player.   He continued his education at the University of South Carolina and was awarded a Masters Degree...

Jonathan Terrell Brown

Jonathan Terrell Brown

Dec 2, 2020

Mr. Jonathan Terrell Brown entered  into eternal rest on December 2, 2020 after an extended illness.   A native of Spartanburg he was born on October 18, 1988 to the Roosevelt Edwards, Jr. and the late Lisa L. Brown.   Jonathan was educated in the Spartanburg District Seven Schools and was a member of The Pentecostals of Spartanburg, having been baptized...

Robert Joe Thomas

Robert Joe Thomas

Nov 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Joe Thomas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Walter Calvin Harris

Walter Calvin Harris

Nov 17, 2020

Walter C Harris, 60, entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2020.  Mr. Harris was the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Harris.  Left to cherish loving memories are his sister, Tonya Jackson (Jamie) of Lexington, KY, and his brother, Dr. Keith Harris of Los Angeles, CA.  Walter is also survived by a nephew, three nieces and many...

Mark W Schoenfelder

Mark W Schoenfelder

Nov 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark W Schoenfelder. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Samuel Robert Black, Jr.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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...

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