Margaret Barron Pittman
May 26, 2024
Margaret Barron Pittman, 93, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Mary Black Campus of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Seneca, SC, she was born on May 30, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles Henson and Goldie Giles Barron.
She graduated as valedictorian of her class at Queens College, Charlotte, NC, in 1951, with a BS in Home Economics...
Betty Deal
May 25, 2024
Betty Hendrix Deal, 82, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home. A native of Greenwood, she was born on January 17, 1942, a daughter of the late William Loman and Ella Mae Wyatt Hendrix and wife of the late Gerald (Gerry) Lee Deal.
She was a graduate of Lander University and retired as a payroll manager with Cryovac Sealed...
Howard Marion Prince
May 25, 2024
It is with profound respect and love that we commemorate the life of Howard Prince, a man of exceptional dedication to Christ and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Howard departed from this world on Saturday, May 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and selflessness.
Born in Abington, Virginia on July 15, 1929, Howard served in the United States...
Amy Allison Tate
May 22, 2024
Amy Christine Allison Tate, 52, of Boiling Springs died at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on October 14, 1971, a daughter of Carol Robinson Seaburg of Jonesville and the late Larry O’Dell Allison.
She was a graduate of USC-Upstate School of Nursing and was a nurse at Mary Black Memorial Hospital and Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and...
Lorelei Bostic Hightower
May 20, 2024
Our precious Mother, Lorelei Hightower, passed away May 20, 2024. She was an exemplary woman of faith and she was truly the heart and soul of our home and our family. She exuded goodness, compassion, love, and grace. She was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She raised three children, William Chatman Hightower (Mary Lou), Becky Lynn...
Patrick Michael Donnelly
May 19, 2024
Patrick Michael Donnelly, 43, died May 19, 2024, after succumbing to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on December 15, 1980, in New Jersey. Patrick had a big heart and was loved by many. He cared deeply for animals including his beloved dogs, Nico, Tito and Nevaeh. He was a United States Coast Guard veteran, and in his final act of kindness, he chose to be...
Alvin Jimmy Smith
May 19, 2024
Alvin Jimmy Smith, 75, of Woodruff, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1949, a son of the late William Alvin and Florence Burnett Smith. Jimmy was married to Carrie Marlene G. Smith for 39 years.
Jimmy was raised in the home of Elizabeth Smith and her son, Tom Smith was like a brother to Jimmy. Along with his wife,...
Eddie Omerle Nunamaker, Jr.
May 17, 2024
Eddie Omerle Nunamaker, Jr., age 81, of Boiling Springs passed away on May 17, 2024. Born on September 24, 1942, to the late, Eddie Omerle Nunamaker Sr., and Greeba Montine Hooker Nunamaker.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gayle Webb Nunamaker; daughters, Dana Nunamaker Cooper (Todd) of Chesnee, SC and Jill Nunamaker Cooke (Matt) of Cowpens, SC; grand-daughters, Morgan...
Laura Ethelyn Mayes
May 14, 2024
Laura Ethelyn Mayes, 75, a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, NC. Laura was born on January 27, 1949, in Macon, GA, a daughter of the late Wilma and Fred Hemingway.
Laura was a longtime member of Bethel Assembly of God and was currently a member of...
John David Pearson
May 14, 2024
John David Pearson, 52, of Chesnee, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on December 25, 1971, a son of Tommy Talmadge Pearson, Sr. of Myrtle Beach and Deborah Jean Rutherford of Chesnee.
He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, member of View Church, loved playing and repairing guitars, had played...
Rebecca Ann Johnson
May 13, 2024
Rebecca Ann Johnson, fondly known as "Ann", departed from this world on Monday May 13, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Lawrence and Lula Bishop. Ann was the twelfth child in her family and the last surviving member.
Ann led a fulfilling career journey, spanning over two decades...
Barbara Jean Bryan
May 13, 2024
Barbara Jean Bryan, a devoted mother, sister, and friend passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on February 25, 1955, in Spartanburg, SC and was a daughter of the late Herbert E. Simmons, Sr., and Nellie Marie Bright Simmons. As a dedicated nurse who served at Spartanburg Regional Hospital on the cardiac unit for...
Evelyn Loomis Brady
May 12, 2024
Evelyn Loomis Brady, 98, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Woodruff Manor. A native of Waverly, NY she was born on May 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Willis H. and Marie Woodburn Loomis and wife of 67 years to the late Oren L. Brady, Jr.
She was a member of Landrum First Baptist Church, graduate of Bryant...
Laura West Gray
May 11, 2024
Laura West Gray, 43, of Spartanburg died at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on August 11, 1980, a daughter of Ann West Gray and the late James Byerly Gray. She was a granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Buren West, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. John Luther Gray, of Spartanburg.
Ms. Gray was a graduate...
Samuel Landrum Gosnell
May 11, 2024
Samuel “Sam” Landrum Gosnell, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lake Emory Post Acute Care in Inman, SC. Sam was born on August 3, 1934, in the Whitney Community of Spartanburg, a son of the late Ralph Carrey “R.C.” and Mabel Jones Gosnell. He was married to the late Dorothy Louise Johnson Gosnell.
Sam was the owner and operator...
James "Jimmy" Smith
May 10, 2024
James Phillip Smith, “Jimmy”, 60, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born in Cowpens, South Carolina on July 30, 1963, he was the son of the late Patricia Ann Williams. He was a loving and caring father, son, and friend. He had many talents as well as hobbies, such as fishing, bowling, skiing, and roller...
Charles Henry Gnerlich
May 10, 2024
Charles Henry Gnerlich, CAPT USN (Ret) passed away on May 10, 2024, at White Oak Estates.
Captain Gnerlich was a native of Closter, New Jersey, the son of Charles Otto Gnerlich and Dorothy Crowell Gnerlich. Charles attended Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, New Jersey, where he was active in student government and lettered in football and wrestling. He attended...
Joanne Scott Hawkins
May 10, 2024
Joanne Scott Hawkins,86 of Woodruff, SC passed away on Friday May 10, 2024. She was born on March 06, 1938, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Grover C. Scott and Emma Elston Scott.
Joanne's passion for education led her to graduate from Limestone College with a bachelor’s degree. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling to new places, reading books,...
Geraldine Slack Thompson
May 9, 2024
Geraldine S. Thompson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and co-owner of the Blue Jean Outlet in Pacolet, SC, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Slack and Cora Anne Hill Slack. She also joins her two sisters, Havolene Evans...
Kenneth (Ken) Ray Bradley
May 9, 2024
Kenneth Ray (Ken) Bradley, 78, of Pauline, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Pelham Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Arthur (Ott) S. and Louise Towery Bradley.
He was a Furman Scholar with a master's degree from Appalachian State University. He was a lifetime educator having taught at Lincoln High School,...
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