Bernard Austin Harper
Oct 29, 2025
Bernard Austin Harper, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on August 29, 1930, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Walter Harper and Eulala Lavender Harper.
Bernard devoted many years as a volunteer for area fire departments, reflecting his principles of selflessness and community service. He later...
Dolores "Dee" Inez Pruitt Sellars
Oct 29, 2025
Dolores “Dee” Inez Pruitt Sellars, 85, of Fairforest, South Carolina, Passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Dee, as she was affectionately known, was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of the late James Grady Pruitt and the late Maggie Esther Gilliam Pruitt. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Robert E Sellars; numerous brothers and sisters also...
Evelyn Aliree "Ree" Waddell
Oct 29, 2025
Evelyn Aliree "Ree" Womick Waddell passed away on October 29, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1938, and was the daughter of the late James Herbert and Alice Mae Womick.
Evelyn was a woman of strong faith, gentle spirit, and great love for her family. She worked as a line operator for 24 years before retiring.
She is survived by her...
Nancy Bow Bane
Oct 29, 2025
Nancy Bow Bane was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 12, 1934. She passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John Dixon Bane, in 2015; her parents, Clarence and Marie Primm Bow; and her sister, Jean Blair and brother, Ted Bow.
She is survived by her 5 children,...
Lucinda "Cindy" Bishop Roland
Oct 27, 2025
Lucinda “Cindy” Bishop Roland, 70, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025. Cindy was born in Tryon, North Carolina, to Sara Dorothy Capps Bishop and the late William Allen Bishop. Known for her kind heart and bright spirit, Cindy had a way of making everyone feel welcome and loved. She was a devoted member of...
Wesley Dustin Taylor
Oct 27, 2025
Little Mister Wesley Dustin Taylor, 9-day old son of Summer Marie Wyatt and Dustin Lee Taylor, was born on October 18, 2025, and he was called into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 27, 2025. Although his time on Earth was too, too short, he exhibited a tremendous strength and great courage before he went to be with our...
Randall Howard Dodson
Oct 26, 2025
Randall Howard Dodson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away
peacefully at his home in Pacolet, South Carolina, on Sunday, October 26th 2025, surrounded by his wife and family.
Born on October 1st in Greensboro, North Carolina, Randall was the son of the late C. Howard Dodson and Bernice Dodson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Dodson, and her daughter,...
Dagmar Binovec
Oct 26, 2025
Dagmar Binovec (née Tusl), 92, passed away on Sunday, October 26, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Throughout her long and full life, Dagmar was known for her honesty, kindness, practicality, her love for history and her playful sense of humour. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and friends and lived by an enduring ethic of duty and compassion for others.
Born...
Dianne Cooke Worley
Oct 26, 2025
Dianne Cooke Worley passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Heather Martinez and beloved granddaughter, Alexia Martinez, who brought her endless joy. In addition to her daughter and granddaughter she is survived by siblings: Janie C. McKinney, Leland Cooke (Phyllis), and Shirley C. Quinn (Gary). Dianne is predeceased by her mother, Valerie P. Cooke; siblings:...
Yvonne Yvette Boyette
Oct 25, 2025
Yvonne Yvette Boyette of Landrum, SC, peacefully passed away from a short illness on October 25, 2025, she was 76. Born December 4, 1948, in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late James S. Boyette and Leona Wilson Boyette.
Yvonne attended Edneyville High School in Hendersonville, graduating class of 1967.
Yvonne is lovingly survived by her children, Jolie Shealy Pierce, Sarita...
Judith Mae Jurinjak
Oct 25, 2025
You are here to read a story, a story about a lady named Judy Mae Brannaman Jurinjak. She was born in the projects of Peoria, IL, to a mother already taking care of others (preceded into Glory by Joyce Bradshaw, Jerry Branaman, John Frederick Branaman, and James Branaman).
When she was born – April 25, 1944 – her father (John Cecil...
Margaret Hatter Keller
Oct 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Hatter Keller, who departed this life peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of October 23, 2025. Margaret was born, October 1, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William Allison Hatter and Louella Lockhart Hatter.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Gold Hill, Alabama, Margaret...
Homer Cullen Reed, Jr.
Oct 21, 2025
Homer Cullen Reed Jr, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Cullen was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on August 27, 1930, to the late Agnes Clement Reed and Homer Cullen Reed, Sr. Along with his parents, Cullen was predeceased by his beloved wife Janet Pierce Reed, and his sister Elizabeth Reed...
Deloris "Dee" Painter Pruitt
Oct 19, 2025
Deloris “Dee” Pruitt passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. She was born in Rutherford, NC to the late John Howard Painter and Francis Boone.
Dee had a gift for making any place feel like home. She was happiest in her kitchen or garden, where her love for cooking and gardening came to life.
Family was at the heart of everything Dee...
Betty Jean Connor
Oct 19, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Connor, 94, of Spartanburg, South Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She gently transitioned to her Heavenly home while in the presence of her family at her residence.
Mrs. Betty was born in Gaffney, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Lora Jolley and the late Cynthia Gardner Jolley....
Marie Lowery Chesnee
Oct 17, 2025
Marie Lowery Chesnee, 95, of Spartanburg SC, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Marie was born in Eastman, Georgia to the late Leo Monroe Lowery and Myrtice Jeanette Williams Lowery. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm (Mike) Chesnee, a sister, Merle Pruitt, a brother, Alvin Lowery, and two granddaughters, Jessica Powell and Michelle Jordan.
Marie was blessed...
Barbara Ellen Blackwood
Oct 14, 2025
Barbara Mabry Blackwood passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, at the age of eighty.
Barbara was born in Asheville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Roy Thomas Mabry, Sr. and the late Eleanor Eva Waddell. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Robert H. Blackwood; and her older brother: Philip...
Ronnie "River Dog" Edward Lemmons
Oct 14, 2025
Ronnie Edward Lemmons, known as "River Dog," passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63, on October 14, 2025, in Cowpens, SC. Born on August 27, 1962, in Cowpens, Ronnie was the son of Virginia Seagle Lemmons and the late Walter Edward Lemmons.
A proud graduate of Broome High School, Ronnie made his mark as an athlete on the football field...
Hearin Watson Burgin
Oct 10, 2025
Hearin Watson Burgin, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 5, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Marion Walker Burgin and Delia Irene Seay Burgin.
An Army Veteran, Hearin served his country with honor before embarking on a career...
Sandra Ann Semanchik Lundstedt
Oct 6, 2025
Sandra Ann Semanchik Lundstedt, 80, of Spartanburg, died Monday, October 6, 2025, at White Oak Estates. A native of Bridgeport, CT., she was born on January 28, 1945, a daughter of the late George and Anne Tarasovic Semanchik. She was the widow of Karl Robert Lundstedt and previously married to the late Edward Layton.
She was retired assistant vice president of...
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