Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Jimmy C. Garner, 91, of Pacolet, SC, died Monday, September 5, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 25, 1931 in Gowdeysville, Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Hal J. and Katy Hodge Garner. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Sandra Parker Garner.

A U.S. Army Occupied Forces, Germany, Special...

Sep 4, 2022

Thomas B. Cooksey, 69, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on September 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1953 to the late Thomas Grady and Anne Belcher Cooksey.

He loved the outdoors, drinking coffee, and watching sports. Thomas retired from Spartanburg Water System after many years and was a member of First Baptist...

Sep 2, 2022

Judy G. Sanford, 71, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, September 2, 2022 at Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg. Born November 24, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Sadie Hudgins Sanford.

Judy was a member of Northgate Church in Lyman, SC.

Survivors include her sister, Brenda Gilstrap...

Sep 2, 2022

Ricky D. Peeler, 61, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, September 2, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 15, 1961 in Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late Junie Oscar Peeler Jr. and Peggy Jean Bradley Mode.

Ricky was employed with Kohler Co. He was a member of Pacolet Mills Church of God. He loved...

Sep 1, 2022

Glenn W. Greer “Pig Eye”, 86, of Moore, SC, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home. Born July 22, 1936, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Alton and Genelle Condrey Greer.

A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Greer was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and the...

Aug 31, 2022

Sandra Elaine (Arthur) Cartee was promoted from angel on earth to heavenly angel on August 31, 2022. God has lightened her load.  Life is a gift from God and Sandra’s life was a gift from God to everyone she graced with her loving and precious spirit.

She was loved deeply by her husband of sixty years, Joe...

Aug 31, 2022

RaeJean Livingston Lipscomb, 72, of Cowpens, SC, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 8, 1949 in Wichita, KS, she was the daughter of the late Ray Lamar and Louise White Livingston.

RaeJean was a proud graduate of the University of Delaware and owner of Living Stones Family Services. She was a former...

Aug 30, 2022

Tom McGee Richardson, 64, of Newport News, Virginia, lost his battle with Guillian Barre Syndrome on August 30, 2022. Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Libba and Bob Richardson and devoted husband of Beth Ann Olson Richardson for 35 years.

Tommy attended Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, graduated from Spartanburg High School, then attended...

Aug 29, 2022

Betty Ann Swenson, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, August 29, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 24, 1939 in Sprague (Baltic), CT, she was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Ruth Margaret Philips Barnes, and the wife of the late Bernard N. Swenson, Jr.

Betty was retired from BASF after 30 plus years...

Aug 28, 2022

Steven G. Wilson, 69, of Pacolet, SC, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at SMC-Mary Black Campus. Born November 24, 1952 in Pelzer, SC, he was the son of the late Monroe Truman and Oleta Smith Wilson.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Wilson was a Staff Sargent with the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of Wren...

Aug 27, 2022

Ellen Dearybury White passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home in Cowpens, SC. Born June 4, 1937, Ellen was the youngest daughter of Charlie Hammett and Ellen Lipscomb Dearybury. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis White for 59 years.

Surviving are her children, Denise Smith (Troy), Alan White (Missy) and Neal...

Aug 26, 2022

George Eugene Foster, 89, of Roebuck, SC, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Brushy Creek Post-Acute Care Center. Born April 14, 1933 in Roebuck, SC, he was the son of the late John T. and Minnie Jennings Foster and the husband of the late Helen Johnson Foster for 63 years.

A US Army veteran serving at Fort...

Aug 26, 2022

Joel David Spigel, 75, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Spartanburg hospital for Restorative Care. Born July 5, 1947 in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Julian and Geneva Fulk Spigel and the husband of the late Janelle Nelson Spigel.

Mr. Spigel was a graduate of The Citadel. He was retired...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert T. Daugherty, 93, of Cowpens, SC, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Palmetto Patriots Home. Born May 25, 1929 in Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late George Hardy and Ollie Lela Greene Daugherty and the husband of the late Nancy Juanita Thomas Daugherty

A US Air Force veteran, Mr. Daugherty was retired from...

Aug 25, 2022

William Harry Worthy, 88, of Pacolet, SC, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home. Born July 5, 1934 in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Victor “Son” and Alice Louise Guyton Worthy and was the husband of the late Mary Lee McIntyre Worthy for 56 years.

Harry was retired from Leigh Fibers, after...

Aug 24, 2022

Vicki Swofford Austin, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 20, 1958 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of Hazel Clary Swofford of Gaffney, SC, and the late Geddes Swofford.

Vicki was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg and the David Wise Life Group. She was a former...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie" Lee Bagwell, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, August 24, 2022 at his home. Born February 9, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Samuel Jack and Joyce Wardell Bagwell.

Ronnie worked at Earnhart Electric Service for 39 years and attended Roebuck United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of...

Aug 23, 2022

Tywauna “Nannie” Byers Shelton, 64, of Inman, SC, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born August 2, 1958 in Vernon, TX, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Byers, Sr. and Fredna Merlene Barnes Byers and wife of the late Emory Dale Shelton.

Nannie owned an in-home daycare for several years. Nannie was a very loving “Nannie”...

Aug 22, 2022

Keith Poole, 61, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 22, 2022. Born November 19, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Betty Ezelle Donald Poole and the late Herman Marion Poole.

Keith was a devoted husband, father, and “Pop” to his grandchildren. A member of White Plains Baptist Church,...

Aug 20, 2022

Bobby E. Bryan, 83, of Boiling Springs, SC died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his home. Born April 3, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Sara Elizabeth Taylor Bryan.

Bobby attended Boiling Springs First Baptist Church for 38 years, where he served as a Deacon, Usher and sang in the choir. Bobby...