Brenda Louise Skinner Simpson
Sep 20, 2026
Brenda Louise Skinner Simpson, 86, of Spartanburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, joining her husband, Gene, in Heaven on their 69th wedding anniversary. Brenda was born on June 4, 1940, in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Grady and Bessie Barnett Skinner.
A member of Davis Chapel Wesleyan Church, Brenda served...
Jean Gapper Owen
Sep 20, 2026
Jean Gapper Owen, 97, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina passed away Sunday September 20, 2026. She lived a remarkable life filled with love, faith, family, and service to others. Born on August 8, 1929, in Britain, Jean was the youngest of six children born to the late William Gapper and Eliza Mary James. She grew up in Wales and graduated...
Walter B. Grant
Sep 19, 2026
Walter Bernard Grant, 97, of Moore, SC, passed away on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026. Walter was born on January 2, 1929, in Spartanburg County, SC; a son of the late Gus and Mary Fowler Grant. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Farmer Grant, in 2021.
Walt was the oldest attending member of Roebuck Baptist Church and he was a...
Carol Leigh Caldwell
Sep 19, 2026
Carol Leigh Caldwell, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Saturday morning on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born May 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Betty Shook.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Caldwell, to whom she was married for 52 years, and her three...
Margaret DuPré Lavender
Sep 19, 2026
Margaret DuPré Lavender went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late John Young DuPré and Sara Margaret Bates DuPré.
Margaret worked alongside her husband, Dave, in their land surveying business, Lavender and Smith Associates. Together, they shared not only life...
Albert J. Padgett
Sep 17, 2026
Albert J. Padgett, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg. Albert was born on December 13, 1940, in Black Mountain, NC, and was a son of the late Allie and Dollie Tomberlin Padgett.
Albert was a graduate of Asheville-Buncombe Technical College and enjoyed a long and successful career in the freight...
Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Carpenter
Sep 17, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Carpenter, 63, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Ronnie was born on February 9, 1963, in Morristown, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Willie Odell Carpenter and Ella Jane Spires Carpenter.
Ronnie was a faithful man who loved the Lord deeply and cherished his family. He was especially proud to be...
Ernest Wade McMahan
Sep 17, 2026
Ernest Wade McMahan, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2026.
Born on April 9, 1947, Ernest was the son of the late Julian McMahan and Blanche Willard McMahan of Woodruff, South Carolina.
Ernest proudly served his country for many years. He served six years in the United States Army, followed by 27...
April Flowers Smith
Sep 16, 2026
April Flowers Smith, 91, of Pauline, South Carolina, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1935, in Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late William Morris Flowers and Marjorie Sanderson Flowers.
April dedicated many years of her life to education, serving as a schoolteacher before her retirement. She was especially proud to see her former students...
James Overton Erwin III
Sep 15, 2026
James Overton Erwin III, age 85, of Richmond, VA, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of John Watson Erwin and Katherine T. Erwin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Watson Erwin, Jr.
Overton was educated at Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, and the University of Virginia....
Olin D. Smith
Sep 14, 2026
Olin Dewitt Smith, 90, of Pacolet, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Olin was born on July 5, 1936, in Pacolet Mills, SC, a son of the late Lula Garner Smith and Walter Robert Smith. He was married to the late Evie Wells Smith for 59 years.
Olin was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist...
Herbert Haymond, Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Herbert Haymond, Jr, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was 93 years of age.
Herbert was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the son of the late Herbert Haymond, Sr and the late Bessie Gertude Liddy Haymond. He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Everett E Haymond and...
Mary Vinity Lipscomb
Sep 11, 2026
Mary Vinity Lipscomb, 99 passed away on Thursday, Sept 11, 2026, at Mary Black Campus of Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was a resident at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg. She was the daughter of the late James W. and Minnie Smith Lipscomb.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Martin Lipscomb. She was a member of White Plain's Baptist Church.
She is...
Frances Hartsell Traynham
Sep 11, 2026
Frances Jane Hartsell Traynham, 93, widow of Charles Allen Traynham, passed away September 11, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1932, in Spartanburg, SC to William and Audrey (Roark) Hartsell. She was the third of eight children in a vibrant family. She graduated from Fairforest High School. Frances had a servant heart and was recognized for her dedication to...
Troy Allen Conner
Sep 10, 2026
Troy Allen Conner, 44, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Una First Freewill Baptist, 2130 Caldwell Rd, Una, SC 29378 at 6:00 PM.
Troy was born in Rutherfordton, NC on March 17, 1982, the son of David Conner and Joyce Conner.
Troy was the Owner of ill INK...
Edward "Eddie" Earl Southern
Sep 8, 2026
Edward "Eddie" Earl Southern, 66, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his residence. Born August 10, 1960, in Belle Glade, FL, he was a son of the late William Harvey and the late Lillian Owens Southern. He was employed at White Oak Management for 47 years in maintenance and he was a dedicated member of Fairforest Church...
Debra “Debbie” McAbee Knight
Sep 8, 2026
Debra “Debbie” McAbee Knight, 72, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Debra was born August 10, 1954, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Betty Roddy and Fred McAbee, Jr.
Debbie was a retired machine shop owner who enjoyed many years working in the industry. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially visiting the mountains, and going to...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Klups
Sep 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Joseph Klups passed away on September 7, 2026.
Bob was a beloved son, brother, and proud father. He was the son of Karen Klups and the late William Joseph Klups Jr., the brother of Stacey Klups Brunner, and the proud father of his son, Max, and daughter, Grace.
Bob was always willing to help others and did everything he could...
Frank Aloise
Sep 6, 2026
Frank Aloise, 72, of Inman, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Frank was born on October 1, 1953, in White Plains, NY, a son of the late Joseph Frank Aloise and Mary Elizabeth Kirk Aloise. He retired from United Parcel Service (UPS).
Surviving is his loving wife, Viola Aloise; his sons, Frankie Aloise, Jr., and his...
Jo Ann H. Adams
Sep 6, 2026
Jo Ann Hutto Adams, 93, of Spartanburg, SC died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center following a brief stay. Born March 31, 1933, in Aiken County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ustle Evans Hutto and Annie Ready Hutto.
To those that knew her, she went by one of several names depending on the...
