Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Jo Ann Thomas Sexton, 83, formerly of 138 Skyuka Street, Drayton, died Saturday, October 22, 2022, at White Oak at North Grove, Spartanburg, SC. Born February 27, 1939, in Laurens County, SC, she was the widow of the late Douglas E. Sexton, and daughter of the late Ralph Thomas and the late Lottie Mae Millwood and Boyce E. Smith.

Oct 22, 2022

Barbara Solesby Ellis, 90, known as Granny to so many, left this earth to run into the arms of Jesus on October 22. She was born in Spartanburg on September 2, 1932, the daughter of RV Solesby and Ruth Wolfe Solesby, who preceded her in death.

She is now dancing on streets of gold with the angels that...

Oct 21, 2022

Dolores M. Hoffard, 92, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at White Oak - North Grove.  A daughter of the late Steven Edward and Helen Violet Klimaszewski Wichowski. Mrs. Hoffard was a Christian.

Dolores loved the Lord, her family and friends but especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a horrible cook and would rather eat out. ...

Oct 21, 2022

Brenda Brewington Payne, 75, of Inman, SC died Friday, October 21, 2022, at the home of her daughter. Born September 22, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Smith Brewington and Agnes Lavenia Young Brewington and the wife of the late Edgar Horace “Buddy” Payne, Jr.

Brenda was a family person, simple and down to...

Oct 21, 2022

Daniel “Danny” Eugene Thompson, Jr., 55, soulmate and husband of 35 years to Shelley Reece Thompson, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Danny was born October 5, 1967 in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late Daniel Eugene Thompson, Sr. and Barbara Louise Guinn Thompson. Danny was...

Oct 21, 2022

Dr. Freda V. Crews, 86, of Lake Bowen, SC departed for her heavenly home and into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 21, 2022. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loved ones, following a lengthy illness. She was born March 17, 1936, in Olustee, FL to the late William H. and...

Oct 20, 2022

Dr. Frank Joe Singletary was born on August 18, 1948 in Florence, South Carolina. He grew up working on his parents’ farm with his three younger sisters in Coward, SC, before enrolling at Clemson University. He loved his time at Clemson, and years later often regaled his children with stories of his undergraduate days, bringing his wife and children...

Oct 20, 2022

Judy Ann Harmon Parris Burkholder, 78, of Pacolet, SC, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 24, 1943 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Edwin and Myrtle Lee Harmon and was the wife of the late Olin Dean Parris.

Judy was a former member of Pacolet First...

Oct 19, 2022

Steven R. Werner, 76, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at RoseCrest. Born January 18, 1946 in Cohasset, MA, he was the son of the late Leonard Hugo and Anne Killion Werner.

A US Navy veteran, Mr. Werner was retired from Milliken & Co. after serving 32 years. Steven enjoyed playing golf, was an avid...

Oct 17, 2022

Raymond H. Rooke, 70, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. Born November 21, 1951 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Harry Edward and Anne Marie Tumonis Rooke.

Raymond was retired from the NY State Department of Transportation, after 33 years of service. He was a member of First...

Oct 17, 2022

Claudia Rachel Franklin White, 84, of Converse, SC died Monday, October 17, 2022 at her home. Born December 17, 1937 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Connie A. and Ethel M. Waters Franklin and the wife of the late Nathaniel White.

Claudia was of the Baptist faith. Claudia was a Christian woman...

Oct 15, 2022

Sybil Mabry Terry, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Summit Hills. Born June 14, 1933 in Aquadale, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Ludie Smith Mabry and the wife of the late Billy Terry for 66 years.

Sybil was graduated from Limestone College and Presbyterian Hospital Nursing School...

Oct 15, 2022

Teddy Milton Phelps, Jr., 43, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 15, 1978 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Teddy Milton and Elizabeth Anne Higginbotham Phelps.

A US Army veteran, he was employed by Waldrop, Inc. for 18 years.

TJ was a Christian...

Oct 14, 2022

Ronald Lloyd LeDrew, 87, of Lexington, SC, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at The Wellington at Lake Manassas, Gainesville, VA. Born January 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Herman and Alice Pynn LeDrew and the husband of the late June Austin LeDrew.

A US Navy veteran, Mr. LeDrew was retired as...

Oct 14, 2022

Christine Elizabeth Chapman Wilson, 81, of Roebuck passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home. Born July 17, 1941, to the late Clarence William and Lillian Mae Hombarger Chapman, she was the wife of the late James Woodrow Wilson.

Christine loved having family get-togethers. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was all...

Oct 14, 2022

Paul Wallace Horne, 57, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at his sister Gina’s home. Born November 24, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Madelyn Newsome Horne of the home and the late Wallace Osborne Horne.

Paul was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. He was a former member of Park Hills...

Oct 14, 2022

Neil Melvin Gosnell, 66, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Prisma Health Hospital. Born August 25, 1956 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late James and Virginia Blackwell Gosnell.

Neil earned his bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina – Spartanburg and was retired from BMW after 15...

Oct 14, 2022

Gerald N. Abraham, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 14, 1933 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Yaged and Rafha Abraham.

“Abe” was a New Castle City Checker Champion in 1948 at the age of 14. He graduated high school and entered...

Oct 12, 2022

Joel Thomas Mills, 78, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home. Born April 9, 1944, in Shelby, NC, he was the son of the late James and Millie Mills.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Mills served in the Vietnam War. A kindhearted man who would help anyone that he could and never...

Oct 12, 2022

Donald T. Davis, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home. Born May 20, 1937 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Joe Henry and Mabel Zelle Upton Davis.

A US Army veteran, Donald was a self-made man and owner of Donald Davis Bags since 1958. Affectionately he was known...