On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Ms. Sherlyn "Shell" Laverne Boyd entered eternal rest after an extended illness.  A naitve of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Carrie Woodruff Boyd and the late Willie E. Boyd.   Her survivors include:  sons, Martora Boyd and Damion Fowler, both of Spartanburg; daughter, Mariah Boyd of Spartanburg; brothers, Steven Boyd, Gary Boyd, Jermaine Boyd, James Boyd, Michael Boyd, and Travis Boyd, all of Spartanburg; and a host...

On Monday January 2, 2023 the Angels of Mercy brought everlasting peace to Ms. Anita Levette Miller.  A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Maxine Hollis Miller and the late Sam Miller, Jr.  Anita was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and sspent her days at the New Day Clubhouse.  At New day she loved to cook and provide food for the elderly and less fortunate.   Anita is survived by her siblings,Terry Miller and Ancie Miller, both of...

Ms. Chika Cherrele Murphy of Spartanburg entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  A native of Spartanburg, Chika was the daughter of Helen Murphy and the late Clarence Murphy, Jr.  After graduating from Spartanburg High School she worked in retail sales.  Chika loved to spend time with and cooking for her daughters, friends, and other family members. She leaves to cherish fond memories:  her daughters, Shemari Aaliyah Murphy, Amya Cross; and...

Mr. Thomas H. Sutton entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2023 after an extended illness.  Mr. Sutton was the husband of his devoted wife, Nikki for 22 years.  A native of Pacolet, he was the son of the late Theron Sutton and the late Gail Wheeler Sutton.  After completing his education, Thomas began his career as a Machinist.  He enjoyed fishing, football (especially the Alabama Crimson Tide), and NASCAR. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...

Mr. S. T. Glenn III of Spartanburg entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022.  Mr. Glenn was born in Union, SC to S. T. Glenn Jr. and Patricia May and was raised in Newark, NJ.  At the age of eighteen, he returned to South Carolina taking up residence in Spartanburg.   Mr. Glenn worked for many years at Bob's Car Wash and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and playing basketball.  He was hard working man with a good heart and enjoyed...

Joyce passed away unexpectedly and with a fight leaving behind her grit, tenacity and spitfire stories for us all to share. She leaves her granddaughter who thought the world of her,but more importantly, she leaves behind Spartanburg Polica Department. Joyce adopted the Spartanburg PD and loved them as her own children regardless of age!  She was known to speak her mind, warned everyone of her way and her expectations for them.  You knew where you stood with her and what her...

Helen Marlene Dawson Ferguson, daughter of the late Harry E. Dawson, Jr. and the late Helen Graham Dawson, went home to be with Jesus on November 29, 2022. Mollie, as she was known to her friends, was born on July 31, 1953 in Georgetown, S.C. She was a graduate of Winyah High School, Class of 1971. She attended Winthrop College, and graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, and earned a Masters in Special Education from Converse College. She taught at...