Obituaries

Sarah Louise Wright Coggins

Sarah Louise Wright Coggins

Jul 19, 2025

Sarah Wright Coggins, age 85 of Spartanburg, died on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Brookstone Terrace in Woodruff, SC  She was born on April 8, 1940, in Cherokee County, a daughter of the late William and Ellen Gordon Wright.  Sarah was the wife of the late James Albert Coggins and was first married to the late Howard Ray Henderson. 

Mrs. Coggins...

Herbert Lindsay Little, III

Herbert Lindsay Little, III

Jul 11, 2025

Herbert Lindsay Little, III

August 10, 1967-July 11, 2025

Herbert Lindsay Little, III passed away of natural causes on July 11, 2025, in San Diego, California.

“Linny” was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on August 10, 1967, the son of Herbert Lindsay Little, Jr. and Frances Virginia Balling Little. He was educated in Spartanburg District 7 Schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School...

Susanne Gabriel Arthur

Susanne Gabriel Arthur

Jul 6, 2025

Susanne Gabriel Arthur passed from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Susanne was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 9, 1942. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, the Rev. Dr. William LaClair Arthur as well as her parents, Harold Richards and Kathleen Van Horn Gabriel and infant sister, Linda Sue.

Susanne was a...

Mary Louise Thigpen

Mary Louise Thigpen

Jul 23, 2025

Mary Louise Jones Thigpen, 97, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at RoseCrest of Inman. A native of Greenville, SC, she was born on January 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Dee C. and Lena Parker Jones. She was the widow of the late Ernest Thigpen and Quinton Batson.

After graduating from Parker High School in Greenville, Mary earned...

Peggy Jean Blanton Howe

Peggy Jean Blanton Howe

Jul 22, 2025

Peggy Jean Blanton Howe, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, surrounded by her family. Born on September 8, 1943, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Horace Landrum Blanton and Ruth Waddell Blanton. Peggy was known for her sweet and gentle spirit, illuminated...

Barbara Creasman Farmer

Barbara Creasman Farmer

Jul 20, 2025

Barbara Creasman Farmer, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away Sunday morning, July 20, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara was born July 24, 1928, in Gastonia, NC, a daughter of the late Allen G. and Hattie Blalock Creasman. She was married to the late John Irby Farmer, Jr.

Barbara was a graduate of Gastonia High School and...

James Walter Quinn

James Walter Quinn

Jul 20, 2025

James Walter Quinn, 91, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

James was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Fred Quinn and the late Ida Mae Moore Quinn. He was also preceded in death by a son: James Ronald Quinn; a brother: Fred Quinn; and two sisters: Shirley Quinn Lee and...

Linda Dianne Miller

Linda Dianne Miller

Jul 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Dianne Miller... Forever in our Hearts 

Linda Dianne Miller, 76, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025. Born on April 1, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Calvin Edward Corn, Sr. and Evelyn Hall Corn.

Linda was a longtime employee of Cracker Barrel, where she worked for 24...

Ronald "Ronnie" Nelson Hewitt

Ronald "Ronnie" Nelson Hewitt

Jul 19, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Nelson Hewitt, 86, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born on September 11, 1938, in Clifton, South Carolina Ronald spent his entire life in the Spartanburg area. He was proudly rooted in the same area where he was raised.

Ronnie was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Patricia "Pat" Easler...

Nathan Aramus Reynolds

Nathan Aramus Reynolds

Jul 17, 2025

Nathan Aramus Reynolds, a cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend, left this world far too soon on July 17, 2025. Born on November 3, 1999, in Spartanburg, Nathan was the son of Frank Wallace Reynolds and Beverly Jones Cozart.

Known for his ability to form friendships effortlessly, he connected deeply with those around him. Nathan possessed a remarkable depth of empathy,...

John "Jack" Henry Alberts

John "Jack" Henry Alberts

Jul 15, 2025

John "Jack" Henry Alberts, a cherished son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 86, in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Born on September 9, 1938, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late John Louis Alberts and Florence Elizabeth Hafner. 

After graduating as a Chemical Engineer from the University of Wisconsin...

Robert "Bob" Elton Wrenn

Robert "Bob" Elton Wrenn

Jul 14, 2025

Robert "Bob" Elton Wrenn, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to his Lord with his family by his side on July 14, 2025, in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Bob was born on June 27, 1945, in Durham, NC and he was the son of the late William James Wrenn, Sr. and Jennie Lee Burroughs.

After attending Elon College...

John William McMillian

John William McMillian

Jul 14, 2025

John William McMillian

“The end of a matter is better than its beginning.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 was a favorite verse of John William McMillian who went to live in eternal paradise with his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 84. John led a life of accomplishments that he often said only the Lord Himself could have...

Guy Southwell Logan, Jr

Guy Southwell Logan, Jr

Jul 13, 2025

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Guy Southwell Logan, Jr, 91, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Guy was born on May 8,, 1934, in Tampa, Florida. He was the son of the late Guy Southwell Logan, Sr. and the late Ruth Claire Pate Logan. Guy attended the University of Florida, and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Guy...

Clifford Watson Sprouse

Clifford Watson Sprouse

Jul 12, 2025

Clifford Watson Sprouse, 73, of Campobello, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his residence.

Clifford was born in Cowpens, South Carolina, the son of the late Watson Herbert Sprouse and the late Janie Pearl Lane Crocker. He was also predeceased by his brother: Roger Sprouse.

Clifford was a veteran in the United States Air Force and...

Beverly Jean Taylor

Beverly Jean Taylor

Jul 11, 2025

Beverly Jean Taylor, 73, of Arcadia, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born in Lyman, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Eugene Andrews and the late Colleen McGarity. She was a retired manager with the Spartanburg Housing Authority. She was a faithful member at the...

Virginia Lucille Fleming Rollins Ballard

Virginia Lucille Fleming Rollins Ballard

Jul 10, 2025

Virginia Lucille Fleming Rollins Ballard, 81, of Spartanburg, met her Savior face to face on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Affectionately known as Memaw, Virginia was born to the late Homer Houston Fleming and Flora Lillyfair Case in Henderson County, NC. Virginia spent her early years surrounded by her beloved siblings, nieces, and nephews. She married the love of her life,...

Bill R. Ballinger

Bill R. Ballinger

Jul 5, 2025

Bill R. Ballinger, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bill was born October 17, 1945, in Goodlettsville, TN, a son of the late Avo Raines and Buford Hale Ballinger.

Bill was a veteran of the US Army and was a self-employed wholesale jeweler.

Bill and Vicki L. Blackwell were blessed with a 25-year...

Joe Lee Sullivan

Joe Lee Sullivan

Jul 2, 2025

Joe Lee Sullivan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 86. Born on November 13, 1938, in Pacolet, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Boyd Sullivan and Bonnie Whitlock Sullivan.

Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy for seven years, a time that...

Vaden "Roscoe" Calvert

Vaden "Roscoe" Calvert

Jul 1, 2025

Vaden "Roscoe" Calvert, 86, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and dedication to all who knew him. Born on July 28, 1938, in Poplar Springs, SC he was the son of the late Vaden Calvert and Kathleen Ward.

He lived an extremely active life, devoting over 50 years to the profession...