Tena Kay Lunsford, 63, of Duncan, SC, born September 7, 1957 and reborn Friday, June 18, 2021, was the daughter of William “Bill” and Tony Carol Sullivan Wilkins and the widow of Clyde Lunsford. Tena was a homemaker and a member of Croft Baptist Church. She was loved by many and missed by all. Survivors include her children, Becky Jordan (Rickey), Scottie Lunsford, Billy Lunsford, and Michael Lunsford, and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be 9:30 – 10:30 AM...

Wanda Jean Watkins Carpenter, 55, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 24, 1966 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Brenda Corn Watkins of Spartanburg, SC and the late Thomas Wayne Watkins. Mrs. Carpenter was a production scheduler at AFL in Duncan, SC and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. Survivors include her husband, Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Carpenter; daughters, Christina Black of Spartanburg, SC and...

Ruth Hopkins Morris, 93, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born June 22, 1927 in Oakway, SC she was the daughter of the late James Martin Hopkins and Mattie Lay Hopkins and the widow of the late Rutledge S. Morris to whom she was married for 60 years. A graduate of the Tamassee-Salem DAR High School and Robinson’s Business College, Mrs. Morris was a long-time member of Arcadia First Baptist Church where she was very active. At the time of...

Andrew Eliathian Lewis, 44, of Anderson, IN died Monday, June 14, 2021 at Pelham Medical Center, Greer, SC. Born December 8, 1976 in Allentown, PA he was the son of Mark Edward Lewis and Frances “Fran” Ruth Rollins Lewis of Anderson, IN. Andy loved to fish, travel, and the wintertime. He had an intense love for God and belief in his Lord Jesus Christ for all of his life. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Luke Andrew Lewis of Brownsburg, IN; aunt and uncle,...

Marlene Sebby Thruston, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, entered into a new life with Christ when she passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 9, 1936, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Verdelle and Roy Sebby. After graduating from Plainfield High School, she attended Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1958. She was employed at Copley Memorial...

Dana Lynn Lyda Loving, 55, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her home. Born September 2, 1965 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Virginia Millwood Gossett of Spartanburg, SC and the late Lumas Oscar Lyda. Mrs. Loving loved her family, the mountains, and watching the animals around her home. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Tommy Dean Loving; daughters, Natoria Danielle Davis of Spartanburg, SC, Crystal Dawn Loving of Easley, SC, Carrie Loving and Cheryl...

Jackie Cleveland Munn, 76, formerly of Hartsville, SC, died June 11, 2021, at his residence in Chesnee, SC.  Born November 10, 1944 in Hartsville, he was a son of the late Lawrence Hamilton and Marguerite Matthews Munn. Jackie was also preceded in death by his siblings, Frankie Munn, Cecil Munn, Celeste Munn Crowley and Ronnie Munn, all of Hartsville, and great-grandchildren, Jack and Evi Peeler of Boiling Springs, SC. Jackie was a longtime machinist with Sonoco, was a member of...

Mildred Owens Ruff, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, went to be with her Lord on Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021.  She was born in New Prospect, SC on June 16, 1925, a daughter to the late W.A. and Hester Collins Owens.  Mildred was a member of Golightly United Methodist Church, the Piedmont Court of the Amaranth #14, the White Shrine and the Eastern Star. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, John W. Ruff, Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Hester R. Sloan (Gary) and Patricia R....

Max Dupree Gilbert Sr., 86, of Inman, SC died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home. Born January 19, 1935, in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Charlie Milo Gilbert and Millie Hester Oliver Gilbert. A U. S. Air Force Veteran, Mr. Gilbert was a retired truck driver with United Parcel Service. He was a former softball player and loved vintage Mustangs. Mr. Gilbert was a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church. He loved his wife of 62 years, Perrin Weathers Gilbert, and...

Boyce “Bosie” Wilburn Crocker, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospice House. Born October 14, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late James Woodrow Crocker and Lillian Poole Crocker. A U. S. Army Veteran, Mr. Crocker was a retired knitting supervisor. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #9539 in Roebuck, SC. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Frances Lyda Crocker; daughter,...