Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Reverend Gene Richard Thompson, 85, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home. Born January 24, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys Lorraine Wheeler Thompson, and the husband of the late Shelby Jean Hamrick Thompson.

A U.S. Army veteran, Rev. Thompson earned his bachelor’s...

Feb 3, 2023

Mildred Anne Blankenship Bradby, 82, of Cowpens, SC, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home. Born October 1, 1940 in Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late James Jackson and Nona Kennedy Blankkenship and the wife of the late James Roger Bradby.

Mildred was retired from WonderBread. She was a member of Samaria Baptist...

Feb 2, 2023

Shirley Ann Schibley DePaolis, 87, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Summit Hills. Born January 12, 1936, in Geneva, New York, she was a daughter of the late Ross John and Rose Marie Perry Schibley. She was the youngest of two children and is survived by her brother, John Schibley of Geneva, New York.

Shirley married...

Jan 31, 2023

As a result of a long illness, Joan McCraw (née McGuire) was called to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of January 18, 2023. Joan is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Tim McCraw, of Pacolet, SC, daughters Karen Shields (Brandon) of Laurens, SC, Edna Coryell (Travis) of Phoenix, AZ, brother Joe Steve McGuire (Margie)...

Jan 31, 2023

Jo Ann Winters McGinn, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Born April 16, 1937 in Spartanburg, and widow of the late Gayland B. McGinn, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. Winters Sr. and Katherine O’Shields Winters.

Jo Ann was retired from McCall Electrical Contractor, a 1955 graduate of Spartanburg High School and attended...

Jan 31, 2023

Nancy “Doll” White, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born April 1, 1940, in Bartley, West Virginia, Mrs. White was the daughter of Oma Jane McIntosh and Mastin Harvey Christian.

Mrs. White loved her family and was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a pediatric nurse for...

Jan 30, 2023

Almeth “A.B.” Boley Haggard, 90 of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 4, 1932 in Quinton, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ilo Samuel and Mildred Swann Haggard, and the husband for 49 years to the late Billie Ruth Turner Haggard, who was his childhood sweetheart.

A U.S....

Jan 29, 2023

Ann Eugenia Sanders Campbell, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at RoseCrest Retirement Community. Born June 24, 1931, in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Dr. James Henry and Claudia Thomas Sanders, and the wife to the late Ruffner Campbell for 57 years.

Ms. Ann, as everyone called her, earned her...

Jan 29, 2023

Fred William Burnett, Sr., 90, of Moore, SC passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born August 22, 1932, in Fairforest, SC, he was the son of the late Marchie and Pauline Raines Burnett and the husband of the late Lorine Thrift Burnett.

A U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Mr. Burnett was retired from Mayfair Mills as Plant...

Jan 28, 2023

Lawrence C. “Pat” Davis, Jr. went to his eternal resting place, with the Lord, on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was surrounded by his daughters who adored him. He was born September 4, 1936, in Shelby, NC to the late Lawrence C. Davis, Sr. and Lula Ross Davis. He was married to the late Mildred B. Davis for 46 blessed...

Jan 27, 2023

James Lee Matthews, 71, of Inman, SC passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Faye Henderson Matthews.

Mr. Matthews loved fishing, the Atlanta Braves, and in his younger years was a softball player. He watched Gunsmoke all the time....

Jan 26, 2023

David Splawn, 69, of Inman, SC passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at home. Born on August 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Walson Hopper and Cora Lee Chapman Splawn.

A quiet man, David loved his video games and movies. He was a big fan of wrestling.

Survivors include his brothers, Marshall...

Jan 26, 2023

Gayle West Pryor, 82, entered into Heavenly rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at White Oak Estates. Born March 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oland Miller West and Pauline Seay West.

She graduated from Fairforest High School where she was crowned Miss Forest Views in 1958. Gayle retired from Spartanburg...

Jan 24, 2023

William Bradley James “BJ” Sigafoos, 26, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 20, 1996 in Spartanburg, he is the son of James Sigafoos, Jr. (Jene) and Sarah-Kaye Frierson Dorsey (Mike) and the brother to Brandon Sigafoos and Lainey Sigafoos.

Along with the above, he is survived by his girlfriend,...

Jan 24, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Satterfield, 61, of Pauline passed away on January 24, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born on December 26, 1961, he was son of the late Charles Coley and Edna Mae Gregg Satterfield.

Jeff was a retired machine operator with Harley Bag Company and Union Camp, as well as a bus driver for Spartanburg County...

Jan 24, 2023

Leonidas “Leon” Lempesis Campbell, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late William and Julia Lempesis Campbell.

A U.S. Army veteran, who served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged, Leon earned a bachelor’s degree in 1969 from Emory University and a Juris-Doctor degree...

Jan 20, 2023

Edward Leon Toney, 78, of Inman, SC died Friday, January 20, 2023. Born November 9, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Toney, Jr. and Sarah Frances Lanford Toney.

Edward was a long time employee of Green Industries in Detroit, MI and later with Mitchell and Scott in Indianapolis, IN, serving...

Jan 20, 2023

Ruth Kirby Glover, 94, of Inman, SC died Friday, January 20, 2023. Born July 19, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Flossie Mae Culbertson Kirby.

Ruth was a long time employee and retired from Butte Knitting. She was a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church and the Love Sunday School...

Jan 20, 2023

Rev. Larry Ned Lancaster, 87, of Pauline, SC, died Friday, January 20, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Born September 21, 1935 in Walnut Grove, SC, he was the son of the late William Claude and Virginia Harrelson Lancaster.

Rev. Lancaster was a graduate of Candler School of Ministry. He was retired from Harley Bag Company and then...

Jan 19, 2023

Evelyn Ann Smith, 76, of Lyman, SC, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 10, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Archie H. Nelson, Sr. and Ethel Stephens Sellars.

Evelyn was a faithful member of Tucapau Baptist Church where she was the church secretary for almost 30 years....