Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Mary Jane Steele, 94, died peacefully on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Jane was born August 9, 1927 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to Mollie Leola and John William Talley. She was the youngest of seven children. She attended Mt. Ida High School and graduated in 1946. She, her husband Raymond and their children...

Nov 9, 2021

The Rev. Robert Willingham "Bob"  Neely, 71, husband of Ruthi Cooper Neely, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home, after running the good race in a life full of faith, hope, and love. He trusted in the Lord with all his heart, and the Lord directed his path.

He was born June 4,...

Nov 7, 2021

Andre M. Goineau, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, he was the son of the late Rene and Louise Margot Goineau.

He came to the United States in 1967 with a scholarship in chemistry as a foreign exchange student. He was hosted by and became part of the Jones Family in...

Nov 7, 2021

Joanne Martin Steadman London, 73, formerly of Gaffney, SC, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home. Born November 28, 1947 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Palmer and Rossie Peeler Martin and the wife of the late Henry Eugene Steadman.

Joanne was a member of Ross Hill Baptist Church. She loved...

Nov 6, 2021

Dia Moua Lo, 78, of 2065 Southport Road, died Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born in Laos and was the wife of the late Xang Pang Chong Lo. Her birth parents were the late Nom Lue and Chia Moua. She was raised by her adopted parents, the late Wa Chong and May Yang Moua.

Survivors are...

Nov 6, 2021

Dennis Gale Fischer, 73, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born January 11, 1948 in Port Angeles, Washington, he was a son of the late Larry and Doris Pederson Fischer.

Dennis was the founder and President of Fischer Engineering Company and enjoyed a successful career...

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas Ksor, 53, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born February 8, 1968 in Cambodia, he was the son of the late Y’Kok Ksor and H’Li Niehrah Ksor.

Thomas Ksor was a devout Christian and member of Covenant Baptist Church.

Surviving...

Nov 4, 2021

Willie Henson, Jr., 92, of Roebuck, SC, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home. Born December 11, 1928 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late William Alexander Henson, Sr. and Zora Donahue Henson and was the husband of the late Lucille Lawings Henson.

Willie was retired after 32 plus years at Delagrave Engraving...

Nov 3, 2021

Kimberly Ann Dobbins, 47, of Pacolet, SC, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1974 in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of Guy Mitchell Fortson Sr. and Wanda Kay Fortson.

Kimberly was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church for the last 12...

Nov 2, 2021

Adger Hamrick Miller, 99, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Gaffney, SC, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at White Oak Estates Spartanburg. Born November 4, 1921 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Kester and Geneva Huskey Hamrick and the wife of the late Sam Miller for 59 years.

Adger was retired office manager...

Nov 2, 2021

William Vincent McLean, 77, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. Born August 20, 1944 in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of the late William Coyt and Helen Story McLean.

Mr. McLean was retired as Safety Director from 2 Berry Transportation. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association...

Nov 2, 2021

Jack Raymond Wheeler, 71, of Roebuck, SC, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Born December 12, 1949 in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late William Patrick and Gladys Julia Matla Wheeler, and the husband of the late Sherry Yvonne Correll Wheeler.

Jack married the love of his life Sherry,...

Nov 2, 2021

George Russell "Rusty" Bethea Jr, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center from complications due to open heart surgery. Born May 27, 1949, a native of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late George Russell and Mary Margaret Brunson Bethea.

A native of Spartanburg, Rusty graduated Spartanburg High School in...

Nov 2, 2021

Linda Waters Arledge, 80, of Spartanburg, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd at home surrounded by her family. Linda was the daughter of the late Coline Hawkins Waters and Walter Eugene Waters and sister to the late Edward Waters.

Linda was commonly referred to as “Wormy” and “Nannie” by her family. She owned her own daycare where she...

Nov 1, 2021

Mary Jane White, 76, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Restorative Care. Born September 10, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert Alexander and Frances Clark Honbarger and the wife of the late Robert Edward White, Sr.

Mary Jane was a faithful member of Solid Rock...

Nov 1, 2021

Andrew Small (Smoleski), 92, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 after a long battle with his health, but not his wit and humor. Papa Andrew, as he was affectionately called, was born in Koma tou Yialou, Famagusta, Cyprus, and a son of the late Elias and Anastasia Chrysostomos Smoleski. He was also pre-deceased by his...

Oct 31, 2021

Timothy Andrew Bliley, 42, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 16, 1979 in Corry, PA, he was the son of John Earle and Marlene Joanne Wells Bliley.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Aimee Sifford (Lloyd Alexander) of Lakeside Landing, FL, a niece, Mable Sifford...

Oct 31, 2021

James M. Brown, 72, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. Born January 9, 1949 in Buffalo, SC, he was the son of the late Pierce Allan and Bessie Davis Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Linder Brown, daughters, Darla Brown of Boiling Springs, SC and Jamie Brown Lofink (Eric) of Taylors, SC,...

Oct 31, 2021

Bobby “Mitch” Mitchell Byers, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. Born June 26, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Harrison and Sarah Mattie Owens Byers.

Mr. Byers was a Drum Major and a 1960 Spartanburg High School graduate. A veteran of the US Army. He...

Oct 29, 2021

Juanita Harris Fowler, 77, of Pacolet Mills, SC, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Pelham Medical Center. Born November 14, 1943 in Madison County, NC she was the daughter of the late Solomon E. and Minnie Franklin Harris and the wife of the late Gerald Edward Fowler.

Juanita was retired from Hamrick’s of Gaffney. She was a...