Angie Newman
Oct 6, 2025
Angela “Angie” O’Bryant Newman, 80, of Campobello, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oconee Country, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Myrtle O’Bryant.
On October 3, 1966, Angie married the late Walker Austin Newman, with whom she shared a beautiful life in the...
James Arthur Adams, Jr
Oct 5, 2025
James Arthur Adams, Jr a resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of ninety-seven.
James was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of the late James Arthur Adams, Sr and the late Mildred Pritchette Adams. He was also preceded in death by a son: James Reed Adams; and a daughter: Gretchen Amelia...
Kenneth Loren Laborde
Oct 3, 2025
Kenneth Loren Laborde, 83, of Inman, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 21, 1942, in Perry, Iowa, Kenneth was a son of the late Erdyne McCann Laborde and Kenneth H. Laborde.
Kenneth was a retired investigator and claims adjustor in the railroad industry after 28 years of service. He was a dedicated “Railroad Man”,...
Wendell Macon Woolen
Oct 3, 2025
Wendell Macon Woolen entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of eighty-seven.
Wendell was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Randolph Macon Woolen and the late Lucille Setzler Woolen. He was also preceded in death by a sister and brother: Belva Woolen and John Woolen.
Wendell was a United States Air Force...
Emily Jean Pritchard
Oct 1, 2025
Emily Jean Pritchard, 89, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Emily was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, and the daughter of the late Lee Roy Cudd and the late Ella Williams Cudd. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Lyvone...
Varnette Gibson
Sep 30, 2025
Varnette Smith Gibson passed peacefully on September 30, 2025, at 89 Years old. Pre-deceased by her parents Marvin Smith and Idaliah Lee Smith, Varnette was a Spartanburg native. She was pre-deceased by her siblings, Millie Day, Margaret Mathis, George Smith and Roger Dale Smith. Varnette is survived by her sister, Juanita Bahr of Crossville, Tennessee.
Varnette was married for 54 years...
Richard Thomas "Buck" Linkous
Sep 28, 2025
Richard Thomas “Buck” Linkous, 79, of Inman, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Buck was born April 16, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, a son of the late Betty Ann (McMechen) Linkous and Otis Graham Linkous.
Richard was a 1964 graduate of Centerburg High School in Centerburg, OH and a 1968 graduate of...
Millicent P. Lombardozzi
Sep 28, 2025
Millicent P. Lombardozzi, 88, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Millicent was born May 25, 1937, in Manhattan, New York, a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Wolner Doyle.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Michael Lombardozzi; a son, Chris Lombardozzi, M.D. (Kristine) of Inman, SC; a daughter, Melissa Cooke (James) of Morristown,...
Ailene Margaret Maynor
Sep 27, 2025
Ailene Margaret Maynor, born on January 2, 1930, in Cherokee County, passed away peacefully in Spartanburg on September 27, 2025, to be with her Lord, she was 95. Ailene was the daughter of the late Curtis Romeo Cash and Sally Walker.
Ailene dedicated herself to her family as a loving homemaker in her own home, where her warmth and care resonated...
Thomas George Ellis, Jr. (Ted)
Sep 26, 2025
Ted Ellis, a longtime resident of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully on September 26th at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. His loving wife of 62 years, Carolyn Elrod Ellis, and their daughter, Emily Ellis Richardson, were at his side. Ted was the son of the late T. G. Ellis and Mary Barr Ellis; he was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann Ellis....
Melba M. Huff
Sep 25, 2025
Melba M. Huff, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Pawleys Island, SC, at the age of 95. Born on February 13, 1930, in Judsonia, Arkansas, Melba grew up on a farm during the difficult years of the Great Depression. Those early experiences instilled in her a deep appreciation for hard work and the importance of responsibility, traits she carried...
Deborah Kane Hunt
Sep 24, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Kane Hunt, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Greenville, South Carolina. Debbie, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, was born on August 22, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana to Larry and Wanda (McCallister) Kane. She married Edward Gregory “Greg” Hunt on September 19,1981 and spent 44 years sharing love through motherhood and life.
While...
Darrell Addison
Sep 24, 2025
Darrell Addison, age 61, a local DJ and singer whose talents touched the lives of many, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Spartanburg and the son of the late Bill Addison and Barbara Faye Lowe.
Throughout his life, Darrell was a person who never met a stranger, truly a gifted...
Thomas Lewis Putman
Sep 23, 2025
Thomas Lewis Putman, 90, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.
Thomas was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Lewis Edgar Putman and the late Mildred Wolfe Putman. He was also preceded in death by four sons: David, Barry, Dale and Mark Putman.
Thomas served his country...
Darolyn A. Barbee
Sep 23, 2025
Darolyn A. Barbee, age 87, graduated to glory on September 23, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1938, in San Angelo, TX, to the late Marie and Earl Crook. She was the wife of the late James D. Barbee of Spartanburg, SC.
She attended Baylor University and graduated with degrees from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY and Western Kentucky...
Martha Carolyn Green Welchel Tracy
Sep 17, 2025
Martha Carolyn Green Welchel Tracy, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on May 14, 1935, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Edward Green and Bertha Shook Green.
A retired bookkeeper from TIETEX, Carolyn had a remarkable career that reflected her dedication and meticulous nature. Yet, it...
Gladys Roubion Hudgens
Sep 16, 2025
Gladys Roubion Hudgens, 93, beloved mother to 2 children, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully in Charleston, SC on September 16, 2025.
She was born in Grand Isle, Louisiana in 1932 to Francis Elizabeth Clarke Roubion and Clement Roubion. Following the death of her father during the great depression she attended the MacDonell French Mission School in Houma, Louisiana. Subsequently, she...
E. Henry Pittman
Sep 16, 2025
E. Henry Pittman, 97, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025. He was born in Bishopville, SC, on October 10, 1927, to the late Edgar H. Pittman, Sr., and Margaret “Birdie” Pittman.
After a year of service in the U.S. Navy, Henry graduated from Clemson College in 1949 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a commission...
Billy Wilbur Wood
Sep 15, 2025
Billy Wilbur Wood, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Billy was born August 23, 1929, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Carl S. and Beulah Westmoreland Wood.
A veteran of the US Army, Billy was a graduate of Wofford College, and he retired after 35 years of loyal and dedicated...
Donna Elaine Hines Cash
Sep 14, 2025
Donna Elaine Hines Cash, 75, of Green Creek, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Born on May 13, 1950, in Spartanburg, Donna—known as Elaine to her family—was the beloved daughter of Bill and Etolia Hines of Inman. She grew up in Inman and Boiling Springs, where she...
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