Obituaries

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.

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. Benny Miller, 71, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Atlanta Medical Center, South Campus.  He was a native of Spartanburg, and the son of the late Gaither and Katherine Miller.  Mr. Miller is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mattie M. Johnson of Fayetteville, NC, two brothers, Mr. Gaither Miller, Jr. of Richmond,...

Sep 25, 2018

On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, the Angels of Mercy gave everlasting peace to Mrs. Louella Bell Fair.  A native of Spartanburg County, she was the widow of the late Abraham Fair, Jr. and the daughter of the late Sam Williams and Sylena Poole Williams.   Mrs. Fair was a devout Christian who was a lifelong member of the St. James...

Sep 13, 2018

Ms. April Marie Richard departed this life on September 13, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Dwayne and Delores Phillips.  April  was a vibrant person who loved life, her family and her friends.  She is survived by  her daughter, Makayla Richard; son, Bryan Jeter; grandson, Kaden Benson; sister, Tracie Echols; canine daughter, Sadie; and other family and...

Sep 12, 2018

The daughter of Jerry Reid Daniel and the late Mark Boyd , Mrs. Sandra Denise Lyles was born December 30, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC.  She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School Class of '83 and attended Alpha Beauty School.  While in high school she met Michael Lyles who she wed on September 10, 1984 and began her life...

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca M. Maybank, widow of Lucian R. Maybank, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 8, 2018.   A long time resident of Mrs.,Maybank, was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Henrianna McFadden.of Clarendon County, South Carolina.   She leaves to cherish fond memories three children: Henry M. Maybank of Fayetteville, NC,  Richard S. Maybank, of Spartanburg, SC, and...