Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Mike Brock, 55, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly Tuesday, December 22, 2021, at his home.

Mike possessed a brilliant mind and a gentle soul. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother and uncle who was respected and appreciated by all who were lucky to come in contact with him.

Mike was an expert outdoorsman....

Dec 22, 2021

Quinlyn Victoria Michaels Moore, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born June 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Michaels, died in 1983 and Dorothy Delp Bush, died in 2003, and the wife of the late James Neely Moore, who passed away in 1993.

Quinlyn met her husband while they were both serving in the...

Dec 20, 2021

Arthur Earnest Hinz, Jr. of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease on December 20, 2021.

Arthur was born April 24, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) first attending at Magnolia Christian Church of...

Dec 19, 2021

J. B. Pope, 90, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Eden Terrace. Born April 28, 1931 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Julius W. and Rena L. Branch Pope and the husband of the late Myrtis E. Pettit Pope.

A US Army Korean War Conflict veteran, Mr. Pope graduated from...

Dec 18, 2021

Veronica A. Petry, 38 of Gaffney, SC, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 15, 1983 in Tazewell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles Allen and Sandra Anette Boyd Adkins.

A US Army veteran, Mrs. Petry was employed with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of North Point...

Dec 18, 2021

Leslie Love McMillan, Jr, died at Ashlan Village, an assisted living facility, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He dearly loved his work, family, friends and most people he met throughout his long life.

He was born May 18, 1930 to Jessie Irene Kay McMillan and Leslie Love McMillan of Spartanburg, SC. He attended Pine Street Elementary School,...

Dec 18, 2021

Dean Taylor Israel, 70, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his residence after a brief hard-fought battle with cancer.  Born on November 11, 1951 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Billy James Israel, Sr. and Emily Taylor Israel.

Dean was retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years of service.  He was...

Dec 17, 2021

Linda Gail Putnam Hammett, 74, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 3, 1947 in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Everett Putnam and Willie Mae Gilreath Putnam.

Linda was a loving, caring person who showed it with taking care of others. She will...

Dec 17, 2021

Kermit Dale Anderson, 91, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at Wesley Court Assisted Living.  He was born August 28, 1930 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Ora and Golda Conner Anderson.  He was married to the late Mary Marita Turner Anderson.

Kermit was a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ,...

Dec 17, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy E. Breitweiser, nee Baird, entered God’s nearer presence on December 17, 2021.

Mrs. Breitweiser was the widow of General Robert A. Breitweiser.  She is survived by her four children, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and dear friend, Glenda Reagan.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery.  Mrs. Breitweiser...

Dec 16, 2021

Jeri Hanson went to her heavenly home to live with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born March 12, 1934 in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred James and Etta Harrison Martin.

Jeri was a kind lady with a loving spirit. She loved her family and friends with all her...

Dec 16, 2021

Juanita Conner McFalls, 92, of Boiling Springs, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 16, 2021. Juanita was born in Mill Springs, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Boney S. Conner and Daisy Mathis Conner of Mill Springs, N.C. She was the loving wife of the late Cecil McFalls.

Juanita is survived...

Dec 15, 2021

Brayden Daniel White, 19, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. Born May 23, 2002 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Daniel R. White III and Kristin Elise White.

Brayden graduated Boiling Springs High School, Class of 2020 and was employed with Willy Taco in Boiling Springs. He...

Dec 14, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and pastor, Gerald L. Keown passed away in the morning hours of December 14, 2021, at the age of 75.

Born in Anniston, Alabama, to Reverend Harlice and Mildred Keown, Gerald showed an academic flair at an early age. He graduated from T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, Alabama, and set his...

Dec 14, 2021

Janice Linda Wright Gregory, 80, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. Born July 5, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Otis and Ida Mae Absher Wright and the wife of the late William J. Gregory.

Janice was the kind of mother that everyone would want to...

Dec 14, 2021

Roy Everett Cook, 95, of Pacolet, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home.  Roy was born in Cherokee County on August 30, 1926; a son of the late Harshall Smith and Edna Parker Cook.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Turner Cook.

Roy was the last surviving member of...

Dec 13, 2021

Donna Stephens Coleman, 77, died peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Born October 27, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Earl and Pearl Conner Stephens. A native of Spartanburg, SC and resident of Clinton, SC for over 45 years.

Donna was a proud Spartanburg High School...

Dec 13, 2021

Sheila Mathis Morgan, 59, passed away November 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Edward and Betty Iris Brannon Mathis. Her high school sweetheart and husband of 40 years, James Gary Morgan, 59, passed away December 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born August...

Dec 13, 2021

Thomas Anthony Haithcock, 60, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, December 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 13, 1961 in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of Melvin Silas Whitley and Lois Haithcock Bradford.

Tony was employed with RR Donnelly Corp. for 32 years. He loved to travel and loved his family and gardening.

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Dec 12, 2021

Randy Dale Harmon, 59, of Pacolet, SC died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 20, 1962 in Union, SC, he was the son of Rita Frances Laxton Mason and the late Carroll Dean Harmon.

Randy worked for Kohler Plant for 25 years and then worked for the Gestamp Plant for the last four...