Obituaries
Glenda Sprouse
May 26, 2023
Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
Glenda Fay Sprouse, 85 years, widow of Larry Sprouse, passed away the evening on Friday, May 26, 2023, at home in Boiling Springs, after a brief illness. She was born on Augusta 12, 1937, in Spartanburg, to the late William Ed and Lena Barnett Glasson. She was educated locally and in her working years worked in...
Tiffany Irene Praytor
May 20, 2023
Tiffany I. Praytor
Boiling Springs, SC.
Tiffany Irene Praytor, 28, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born June 28, 1994 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Eddie Praytor and Tonya Renee Greenway and was formerly employed with Goodwill.
Surviving is her brother, Tyler Creamer of Inman, SC.
A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 in...
Charles Odell "Doc" Linder, JR
May 9, 2023
Doc Linder
Mayo, SC
Charles Odell “Doc” Linder Jr., 86, widower of Frances Cartee Linder, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born August 29, 1936 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Charles Odell Linder Sr. and Minnie Green Linder. He was retired from Fritz Carter Construction and of the Baptist...
Henry Gene Ledbetter, Sr
May 8, 2023
Gaffney, South Carolina
Henry Gene Ledbetter, 83 years, husband of Eleanor Katherine Austin Ledbetter, passed away the afternoon of Monday, May 8, 2023, in his Gaffney home surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on November 17, 1939, in Cliffside, North Carolina, to the late William Quince and Vennie Pearl Short Ledbetter. He was educated locally and following high...
Linda Gayle Bowen Anderson
May 7, 2023
Linda G. Anderson
Inman, SC.
Linda Gayle Bowen Anderson, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Magnolia Manor of Inman.
Born, July 4, 1943 in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow Bowen and Vera Edith Scruggs Bowen She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and attended services...
William Ray Denton
May 2, 2023
William R. Denton
Boiling Springs, SC.
William Ray Denton, 80, husband of Carol Ann Smith Denton, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home.
Born April 17, 1943 in Gaffney, SC., he was a son of the late William Denton and Virginia Mullinax Fowler and was retired from the textile industry.
Surviving in addition to his...
Thomas Jermey Hines
Apr 29, 2023
Thomas J. Hines
Chesnee, SC.
Thomas Jermey Hines, 47, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home.
Born February 29, 1976 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Jerry Thomas Hines of Chesnee and the late Joyce Starnes Hines.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton,...
Michael Eugene Simmons
Apr 26, 2023
Michael E. Simmons
Spartanburg, SC.
Michael Eugene Simmons, 50, husband of Nancy Dillard, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Born July 21, 1972 in Spartanburg, he was a son of Joyce Williams Simmons (Billy) of Pauline and the late Willard Eugene “Butch” Simmons. He was a member of Love Springs Baptist Church and...
Leonard Hugh Bishop
Apr 25, 2023
Hugh Bishop
Rutherfordton, NC.
Leonard “Hugh” Bishop, 87, husband of Virginia Annette Cudd Bishop, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC.
Born October 8, 1935 in Cooley Springs, SC., he was a son of the late Leroy Bishop and Nanny Mills Bishop. He was retired from...
Anissa Lynn Blake
Apr 21, 2023
Anissa L. Blake
Cowpens, SC.
Anissa Lynn Blake, 54, widow of Kenneth Blake, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.
Born August 20, 1968 in Greenville, she was a daughter of the Donnie Lowe and the late Ruby Lee Lowe.
Surviving in addition to her father is her daughters, Tabitha Nichole Durham and husband Joshua,...
LCpl. Jackson Forringer
Apr 20, 2023
LCpl. Jackson J. Forringer
Chesnee, SC.
LCpl. Jackson James Forringer, 20, met Jesus on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in active-duty training at TwentyNine Palms, CA.
Born April 9, 2003 in Anderson, SC. he was a son of Todd A. Forringer and Andrea L. Forringer of Chesnee, SC. Jackson was a 2021 graduate of Chesnee High School and was...
Thomas R. Stevens
Apr 20, 2023
Thomas Richard Stevens
Thomas Richard Stevens, 76 years, passed away Thursday morning, April 20, 2023, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum. He was born on March 24, 1947, to the late John Henry Stevens and Jeanette Nottingham Stevens. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with the rank of sergeant, having served two tours...
Brandon Dewitt Miller
Apr 19, 2023
Moore, South Carolina
Brandon Dewitt Miller, 42 years, passed away in his Moore home Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023. Brandon was born in Spartanburg County on February 27, 1981, to the late Michael Lynn Miller and Keilah Hannon Sanders. He was educated locally, was Christian and had been employed with Randstad Temp Services.
Survivors include his children Ayden and Aubrei...
Johnny R. Blanton
Apr 19, 2023
Johnny R. Blanton
Chesnee, SC.
Johnny Roland Blanton, 93, widower of Rebecca Morris “Beck” Blanton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Wesley Court Assisted Living.
Born January 6, 1930 in Chesnee, he was a son of the late Roland Gibson Blanton and Amy Hughey Blanton. He was formerly employed with Daniel Construction;...
Drewey Skipper
Apr 18, 2023
Drewey Skipper
Tryon, NC.
Drewey Skipper, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home.
Born May 27, 1957 in Polk County, NC., he was a son of the late Sidney Skipper and Agnes Ridings Skipper.
Surviving are his brothers, Bobby Skipper, Ray Skipper, Larry Skipper and sisters, Carolyn Hall and Janet Hall.
In addition to his parents, he...
David Eugene Seay
Apr 17, 2023
David E. Seay
Landrum, SC.
David Eugene Seay, “AKA Diamond D” 48, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 17, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum.
Born August 9, 1974 in Spartanburg, he was the son of Ernie Eugene Seay and Linda Greene Seay of Landrum. To know David was to love David, his...
Patsy Ann Dillard
Apr 10, 2023
Patsy A. Dillard
Spartanburg, SC
Patsy Ann Dillard, 65, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Born July 8, 1957 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Dillard and Corinne Willis Dillard. She was retired from Sky City and a member of Cherokee Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving is her brothers,...
Rebecca Ann Willis
Apr 7, 2023
Rebecca A. Willis
Hickory, SC.
Rebecca Ann Morton Willis, 83, widow of Carroll Willis, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Jonesville, SC.
Born November 7, 1939 in Shelby, NC., she was the daughter of the late James William Morton and Lillie Mae Gaffney Morton and was a homemaker.
Surviving is...
Laraine P LeBarron
Apr 4, 2023
Laraine P. LeBarron
Chesnee, SC
Laraine P. LeBarron, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her daughter Laurie’s home in Boiling Springs.
Born February 15, 1943 in Laconia, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Brunelle and Alice Pelchat Brunelle. She was formerly employed with Toledo Scales and was...
Crystal Smth
Apr 3, 2023
Harris, NC.
Crystal Annette Smith, 53 years, wife of James Luther Smith 32 years, passed away the afternoon of Monday, April 3, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Crystal was born on March 22, 1970, in Spartanburg County to Jerry Wayne Pogue and the late Brenda Faye Culbreth Pogue.
Crystal was educated locally and graduated from Chesnee High School. She then...
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