Fredree W. Price Davis
Mar 13, 2025
Fredree W. Price Davis, 91, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2025, at her home. Born September 2, 1933, in Cowpens S.C. to the late Fred Roland and Sarah Hester Louise Clary Price. She was the widow of Jack Kenneth Davis and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Fortenberry of Spartanburg and Jackie O’Shields...
Martha "Gin" Ward
Mar 14, 2025
Martha “Gin” Ward, 88, formerly of Tinsley Ward Road, Spartanburg passed away on Friday March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness at White Oak North Grove. She was married to her late husband, Curtis Gene Ward for 67 years. She was the daughter of late Marshall and Edna Webb. She leaves behind two children, Jennifer Moore (Alan) and Rex Ward...
Martha Marieta "Rita" McCarley Weaver
Mar 12, 2025
Martha Marieta “Rita” McCarley Weaver, a devoted Christian and faithful servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ, died peacefully, at the age of 93, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. At the time of her death, she was residing with her family in Newport, NC.
Rita was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 5, 1931, to the late Edwin Law McCarley and Myrtle...
Ann W. Cothran
Mar 11, 2025
Ann W. Cothran, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 20, 1948, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late, Thomas Edward and Mary Elise Johnson Willard.
Ann was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, always cheering for her team with enthusiasm. She was a passionate reader and engaged with current...
Kitty Christine Kilgore Arrowood
Mar 14, 2025
Christine K. Kilgore Arrowood was called home to be with the Lord and passed away peacefully in her home following a long illness on March 14, 2025. Born on July 22, 1938, in Seneca, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Minnie Marie Terry Kilgore.Family was the center of Christine's life, as was her...
Eileen Bromley Acanfora
Mar 14, 2025
Eileen Bromley Acanfora, 91, of Spartanburg, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Bronx, NY she was born on September 19,1933, a daughter of the late Maurice and Esther Levy Bromley and was the wife of the late Ricard C. Acanfora.
She was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel, Hadassah and former president of the Sisterhood....
Betty Thirft Gilliam
Mar 13, 2025
Betty Thirft Gilliam, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the age of 90 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on May 31, 1934, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late James Thrift and Corrie Geddes Thrift,
Betty dedicated over 40 years of her life to serving as a postmaster, first in Arcadia and later in Fairforest, where she...
Betty Sue Brown Gentry
Mar 12, 2025
Betty Sue Brown Gentry, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 79 in Spartanburg, SC. Born on May 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of the late James Cantrell Brown and Mattie Lee Cope Brown.
After earning her undergraduate degree from Tennessee Tech, Betty served as a home...
Dianne Bennett Moore
Mar 12, 2025
Dianne Bennett Moore, 75, of the Cannons Campground community of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dianne was born on November 17, 1949, in Spartanburg, the daughter of the late Doris McKinney Bennett and Walter Carlisle Bennett. She was married to the late Clarence Lewis Moore.
Dianne was a member of Cannons Camp Ground United...
Ernest Leroy Williams
Mar 11, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Leroy Williams, 61, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 11, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Ernie was born on June 8, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL, a son of the late Lynn and Margaret Williams. He was married to the late Kristine Williams.
Ernie was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Covenant.
Surviving are his...
William "Bill" Wilkins
Mar 10, 2025
William “Bill” Wilkins, 95, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, of Spartanburg passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Bill was born in Pacolet the son of the late John Wilkins and the late Lillie Lee Wilkins. He was also predeceased by a son: William Ray Wilkins; a daughter, Tena Lunsford; six siblings: Pearlie Phillips, Robert ‘Spid” Wilkins, John Earl “Turl”...
Monroe "Buddy" Allen Pye
Mar 9, 2025
Monroe “Buddy” Allen Pye, 83, of Spartanburg passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice home with his family by his side.
Buddy was born in Spartanburg the son of the late Albert Pye and the late Thelma Louise Rainwater Pye. He was also predeceased by ten of his siblings.
Monroe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...
Sara Seay Morris
Mar 8, 2025
Mrs. Sara Seay Morris, 91, of Spartanburg entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Sara was born in Moore, South Carolina the daughter of the late Ed A. Seay and the late Edna Pruitt Seay. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 68 years: Charles Benjamin Morris: Five...
David William Nicholson, M.D.
Mar 8, 2025
David William Nicholson, retired Ophthalmologist, passed away on Saturday evening, March 8, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. Frank and Catherine Nicholson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy. He leaves behind a sister, Mary Nicholson and three daughters. David was very proud of his daughters. They are Dr. Katherine Nicholson, DMD, and Heather Lassiter,...
Margaret Watts Burroughs
Mar 7, 2025
Margaret Burroughs was born July 12, 1924, to Reverend Franklin Stoy Watts and Elizabeth Gardner Watts. She grew up mostly in Columbia, where she met her husband of 62 years, the late William J. Burroughs. Together they had 5 children.
Margaret was a dedicated and faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 70 years and was also its oldest...
William "Stan" Stanley Ellisor, Jr
Mar 6, 2025
William Stanley “Stan” Ellisor, Jr, 72, of Spartanburg passed away on Thursday. March 6, 2025, with his wife by his side.
Stan was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late William Stanley Ellisor, Sr and the late Genelle Clary Ellisor. He was also predeceased by a daughter: Crystal Ellisor.
Stan was a musician and a retired security...
Judy Jobe McKinney
Mar 5, 2025
Judy Ann McKinney, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born November 22, 1945, in Banner Elk, NC, she was the daughter of the late David Kenneth Jobe, Jr. and Willie Rae Buchanan.
Judy was a long-time member of Second Presbyterian Church where she was deeply involved with such ministries as Birthday Card Ministry, visiting shut in’s and...
Ann Harrelson Ayres
Mar 4, 2025
Ann Harrelson Ayres, 88, of Simpsonville, and a longtime resident of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville. Ann was born on October 12, 1936, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Margaret Wilder Harrelson and Jesse Parks “J.P.” Harrelson, Jr. She was married to the late William Corley Ayres.
Ann was a longtime member...
Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth Mason Grant
Mar 3, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Mason Grant, 79, of Clinton, SC, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Greenville, SC. Born June 9, 1945, in Chester, SC, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Simpson Mason and the widow of Charles Anthony “Tony” Grant.
Mrs. Grant was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She served on The Charles Lea...
James Richard Clark, Sr
Mar 2, 2025
James Richard Clark, Sr., 79, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was the son of the late Herman William and Edna Caul Clark.
James served proudly in the US Marine Corps where he earned a National Defense Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Expert Badge. He was honorably discharged...
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