Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Elizabeth  “Tootie” Stephens Hocking, 77, widow of Wallace Wade “Wally” Hocking, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  Born July 15, 1944, Mrs. Hocking was a daughter of the late Clyde Hocking and Nell Cubitt Stephens.

Elizabeth was a member of Central United Methodist Church and loved golf.

Survivors include son, Steve Addington (Katie), daughter-in-law, Tammy...

Jan 1, 2022

On October 8th, 2022, Ralph D. Allen, 88, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Anne Allen.

Ralph was a lifelong citizen of Spartanburg, SC. He dutifully served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. In his community, he served...

Jan 1, 2022

Judy Hensley Compton, 83, of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Reece and Ollie Hensley and was the wife of the late Roger L. Compton.

Judy graduated from Gaffney High School. After graduation, she began a career in...

Dec 31, 2021

Sara Eleanor Newman Loflin, also known as Sally to family and friends, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.  Born in Columbia, SC, a daughter of the late Reuben Ernest and Genevieve Alicia Wilson Newman.

Sally was retired from Borden Snack Foods as a Quality Control Inspector.

Survivors are a daughter, Margaret Carpenter (Bruce) of Gaffney,...

Dec 31, 2021

Justin Barrett Gillespie, 45, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1976, in Spartanburg, a son of Dianne Ridings-Norton and stepson of A. J. Norton of Moore, and the son of Furman Eugene Gillespie of Walhalla, SC.

Barrett was a graduate of Spartanburg High School where he lettered...

Dec 30, 2021

Norma Jean Bolton Parham, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospice. Born December 10, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Romulus and Eunice Kirby Maynor and the wife of the late Beauren T. Bolton for 35 years, and the late Ralph A. Parham.

Norma was a...

Dec 30, 2021

Molly Doyle Duerksen, 90, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 10, 1931, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Sarah Doyle and the widow of her beloved husband Rudolph “Rudy” Duerksen.

Mrs. Duerksen was a long time member of Nazareth Presbyterian...

Dec 29, 2021

Charles “Charlie D” Loy Dickson, Jr., age 96, passed away December 29, 2021 in Flat Rock, NC. He was born in Gastonia, NC on December 23, 1925, the son of the late Charles Loy “Dick” and Nannie Dickson. He is survived by his sister Nancy Herbert, his nephew Charles Herbert (Farrow), his nieces Luci Herbert-Hansen and Diane Moul (Bob),...

Dec 27, 2021

Delma E. Williams, 95, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born February 6, 1926 in Yancey County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Carrie Hensley Edwards and the wife of the late Chad Williams.

Delma was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She worked in the...

Dec 27, 2021

Leon Otto Blalock, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 26, 1932 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Plato and Ruth Suddeth Blalock, and the husband of the late Jean Henderson Blalock.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Blalock was retired from Southern Railroad after...

Dec 27, 2021

Liam Steading was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 29, 2002, to Carla Turner and Patrick Charles Steading. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Michael and Sheran Steading of Moore, SC.

Liam attended District Six schools and graduated from Dorman High School in 2020. He was recently employed by Ed Kirby Adventure Chrysler dealership in Dalton,...

Dec 26, 2021

Helen Lytle Pye, 96, formerly of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at her home. Born July 7, 1925 in Forest City, NC she was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Frazier Lytle and was the wife of the late Luther Earl Pye.

Helen was a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg. She loved...

Dec 26, 2021

Janice Moss, 71, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at The Inverness at Spartanburg. Born March 9, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Elmer Jasper and Hazel Worthy Albright and wife of the late Carl William Moss, Jr.

Janice received her Bachelor of Science degree from USC-Upstate. She was a...

Dec 24, 2021

Helen Dickson Rogers, 90, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, December 24, 2021. Born April 28, 1931 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late P.H. and Sarah Dickson and the wife of the late Dennis “Dood” Gene Rogers, Sr.

Helen was a graduate of Spartanburg General Hospital Nursing Program. She received her Bachelor of...

Dec 24, 2021

Catherine Reid Collings Blevins, passed Friday, December 24, 2021, in Anderson, SC. Born November 13, 1985, in Dallas Texas, she was the daughter of Dr. Thomas and Delanie Collings, Jr.

Beloved mother, sister, and daughter, Catherine was full in energy and love and carried deep love for her children and her family. She cared deeply for her...

Dec 23, 2021

Ann Marguerite Turnage, born May 29, 1954, the youngest daughter of Elmer Emmett Turnage and Aillen Patricia Holland Turnage, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2021 at the age of 67.  She was a member of Jesus our Risen Savior and a devoted Catholic.

Called “Grandma” by many, Ann will be remembered for the powerful way in which...

Dec 23, 2021

Nancy Lee Jolley Nance, 94, of Inman, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC.  She was born December 27, 1926 in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Boyd Lee and Rena Mae Martin Jolley.

Nancy was a member and attended Covenant Baptist Church and was the former owner...

Dec 22, 2021

Willaminta Norris Hight, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Born October 29, 1929 in Pike County, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Holloway and Ruth Hall Norris and the wife of the late Robert Anderson Hight Jr.

Willaminta earned a master’s degree from the University...

Dec 22, 2021

Wayne Thomas Caron, 75, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 2, 1947 in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of the late Roger and Elaine Caron.

Wayne worked on lobster boats when he was a teenager. A 1965 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended the University of...

Dec 22, 2021

Jeanna Ann Marie Smith, 20, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 5, 2001 in Spartanburg, a daughter of Shannon Walker Smith. Jeanna was a member of Westview Independent Church.

Also surviving is her sister, Stephanie Smith; her grandmother, Brenda Walker; her step-father, Jerimy Cloran; a niece, Alli Kate...