Mrs. June Oxley Garren, 93, of Lakewood Senior Living, in Boiling Springs died Friday, September 23, 2022.  Born April 19, 1929, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Rosa Lee Lyles Oxley and was the wife of the late Edward C. Garren, Jr. A former member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, she was blessed with unfailing love. Mrs. Garren was very active in church affairs, a true Christian believer whose life reflected her love of the Lord, her family, and...

Robert Edward Beals died peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born September 26, 1948, to the late Robert John and Nora Gerhardt Beals. His loving family was at his side. He was a 1966 graduate of JHS in Johnstown, PA where he met and married the love of his life, Marie. Bob served honorably in the US Navy, serving two nine-month tours in Vietnam. After the navy, he graduated from Penn College in Williamsport, PA with a degree...

Thomas George Williams III, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, September 19, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born February 5, 1943 in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of the late Ann Elizabeth Whitmore. A US Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Williams was retired from New York Telephone (now Verizon), after 30 years of service. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Advent and Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Janice Ann Barrow Williams; his son,...

Scottie Dale Crocker, 40, of Cowpens, SC, died Monday, September 19, 2022. Born August 14, 1982 in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of Ann Phillips Fee Crocker and the late Wendell Crocker. Scottie was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. He loved his family, country music, yardwork, and walking. Scottie had a great sense of humor. He was a fan of wrestling. Survivors include his mother, Ann Phillips Fee Crocker of the home; three sisters, Jennifer Fee of Milwaukee, WI, Diana Fee of...

Elizabeth “Lib” Glymph Sessoms died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home with her family and loved ones gathered around her. Born February 17, 1940 in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. “TB” and Hattie Lee Fowler Glymph and was the wife of the late W. Ross Sessoms. Libby was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her family, friends, and her neighbors. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer “Jenni”...

Rhonda Kay Fleming, 77, of Fort Mill, SC died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 25, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Leo Fleming and Irma Louise Hawkins Fleming. Rhonda was a 1962 graduate of Cowpens High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Winthrop College and a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. After teaching and coaching at several...

Vernon Miles Grant, 82, of York, SC, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care of Rock Hill. Born April 5, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Cora Mae Lyda Grant. Vernon was an electrician and member of Electrical Brotherhood (IBEW) Union #379 in Charlotte, NC. Survivors include his wife, Diana Kroeger Grant of the home; son, Vernon Miles Grant, Jr., daughter, Tammy Lynn Grant; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his brother, Jerry...

Albert “Al” Metcalf, 80, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 of renal failure. He was born September 8, 1942 in Louisville, KY. A US Navy veteran, Mr. Metcalf was employed with Inhealth and Mary Black Memorial Hospital and was retired from Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Wilson Metcalf; his son, Anthony “Tony” Metcalf (Jeannine) of Bloomfield, KY; three grandsons, Jackson “Jack” Metcalf,...

Buford LeMerle Oliver, 82, of Campobello, SC, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice Home. Born February 21, 1940 in Union, SC, he was the son of the late Buford Thomas and Beatrice Martin Oliver. Mr. Oliver was retired from Spartan Mills after many years of service, then became a Heating and Air Conditioning man. He was a “Mr. Fixit” with anything. A selfless man who would help anyone in need, LeMerle was devoted to all of his family and friends. He loved...

Floyd Jerome Thompson, 58, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 11, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Carroll Claude and Mary Ellen Smith Thompson. Floyd was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church, since 2016. He enjoyed taking cruises, being a CNA, 911 operator, photographer, and was a Human Resources Coordinator. He loved spending time with family and children. Survivors include his partner, Eric Worley of...