Obituaries

Dorothy Lucas Lyles

Dorothy Lucas Lyles

Jun 20, 2025

Sarah Dorothy “Dot” Lucas Lyles, 94, of Spartanburg, SC passed peacefully at home on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born July 16, 1930 in Dillon, SC. She was the daughter of the late William Gaston Lucas and Sarah Dorothy Barlow Lucas Allen.

In 1954, she married Clarence Cross Lyles, M.D. of Spartanburg. She left teaching to be a devoted wife,...

Curtis Dilmond "C.D." Buff

Curtis Dilmond "C.D." Buff

Jun 21, 2025

C.D. Buff, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, was born September 4, 1931, in Rutherfordton County, NC to the late Curtis Sanford and Lottie Stanley Buff. He left his earthly home on June 21, 2025, for an all-new heavenly home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Margaret Ophelia Weaver Buff, who he married on October 13, 1951.

He was a...

June Adele Frawley

June Adele Frawley

Jun 27, 2025

June Adele Frawley, 91, of Spartanburg, South Carolina entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

June was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Edward Iannielli and the late Doris Iannielli. She was also preceded in death by a son and a daughter: James E. “Jimmy” Frawley III and Patricia Ann...

Palma Jean Conner

Palma Jean Conner

Jun 25, 2025

Palma Jean Conner, 77, of Greer, S.C., passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Palma was the beloved daughter of the late John Dexter Henry and the late Edna Lawing Henry Marlowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Conner; her sister, Marlene Henry Gifford; and...

William Dewey Hopper

William Dewey Hopper

Jun 25, 2025

William Dewey Hopper, 86, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Born in Berryville, AR, he was the son of the late Carl Jasper Hopper and Ruth Kathryn Burgess Hopper. 

 He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964 and lived a life marked by dedication to family and country.

William is survived by his loving wife...

Ann Marie Jones

Ann Marie Jones

Jun 24, 2025

Ann Marie Jones, 79, of Chesnee, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born on August 9, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, Ann was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Peter Matuza and Anna Semanek Matuza. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald William Jones.

Ann's life was marked...

Bryant James Reeves, Jr.

Bryant James Reeves, Jr.

Jun 22, 2025

Bryant James Reeves, Jr., 79, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness.

He married the late Jeanette Doris Smith Reeves on March 25, 1972, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Jeanette Reeves passed on December 13, 2017. They were married for 45 years.

Bryant was born in Dorchester, South Carolina,...

Teresa Ann Hatcher

Teresa Ann Hatcher

Jun 20, 2025

Teresa “Terri” Ann Moore Hatcher, 62, of Boiling Springs, passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 3, 1963, in Spartanburg County to the late Johnny Alfred Moore and Irene Shipman Moore.

Teresa was married to the love of her life, Michael J. Hatcher, she cherished her family, her dogs Gizmo, Taco, and Pepper. Above...

Bobby Maxwell Gosnell

Bobby Maxwell Gosnell

Jun 20, 2025

Bobby Maxwell Gosnell, 81, of Boiling Springs, passed away on June 20, 2025, under excellent care at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many in his community. 

Max is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn Hall Gosnell, whom he married on January 2, 1965. Also surviving are two daughters and...

Caroline "Carol" Burtis Beach Feitel

Caroline "Carol" Burtis Beach Feitel

Jun 18, 2025

Caroline “Carol” Burtis Beach Feitel, 83, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered into her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Affectionately known as “Grandma Carol,” she was born on March 14, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dr. Leonard Brothwell Beach and the late Cicely Cone Beach. Her father’s career in academia took...

Sarah T. Smalley

Sarah T. Smalley

Jun 17, 2025

Sarah T. Smalley, age 83, peacefully departed this life on June 17, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC while surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 2, 1942, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late John Marcus Terry and Lillie Lee Howard Terry.

Sarah was not only a beloved wife but also an extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves...

The Honorable Roberto Mark Inclán

The Honorable Roberto Mark Inclán

Jun 15, 2025

The Honorable Roberto Mark Inclán, 74, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2025. Born September 4, 1950 in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Dr. Carlos Felix Inclán and Mercedes Maria de la Torre Pollack. From the age of two, he was cared for by his nanny, Berta Maria Ruiz, who brought him to...

Kathy Diane Fleming

Kathy Diane Fleming

Jun 15, 2025

Kathy Diane Fleming, age 66, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. Born on January 6, 1959, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Jack Edward Fleming, Sr. and Ruth Helen Morrow.

Kathy's early years were spent in Los Angeles, California, before returning to South Carolina with her family in 1978. She cherished her time there, nurturing...

Ronnie Keith Thompson

Ronnie Keith Thompson

Jun 15, 2025

Ronnie Keith Thompson, 63, passed away on Sunday morning, June 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was born March 3, 1962, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Raymond and Bobbie Kate Walden Thompson.

Ronnie was a 1981 graduate of Dorman High School. He was a dedicated and respected employee of Mintz Scrap Iron for over...

Cheryle Elizabeth Porter

Cheryle Elizabeth Porter

Jun 14, 2025

Cheryle Elizabeth Porter (McKee), age 66, of Spartanburg, South Carolina was born July 28th, 1958 and left this world to join her Savior, alongside her husband, on June 14th, 2025. She was affectionately known as "Chey Chey" after the birth of her first grandchild.

Cheryle and Philip were married for 31 years. Cheryle was daughter to Joyce S. Hyatt and the...

Philip Earl Porter

Philip Earl Porter

Jun 14, 2025

Philip Earl Porter, 69, of Spartanburg, SC was born October 13, 1955. He passed away along with his beloved wife of 31 years, Cheryle Elizabeth Porter (McKee), 66, on June 14, 2025.

Being born and raised in Blacksburg, SC, Philip was proud to join the family business, Porter’s Electric Motor Service, Inc., out of high school (BHS class of 1973) where...

Lula Mae Tennyson

Lula Mae Tennyson

Jun 12, 2025

Lula Mae Revels Tennyson, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away on June 12, 2025, at her home. She was born in Clifton, SC on December 18, 1928, to the late James Mack Revels and Dora Mae Cash Revels. Lula Mae was a very compassionate Christian lady, known by many as "Ma".  She was a faithful member of 48 years at Casey...

Dorothy "Dot" Ellen Wilson

Dorothy "Dot" Ellen Wilson

Jun 12, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Ellen Wilson, 96, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her residence with her family present.Dot, as she was affectionately known, was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of the late John Bailus Mason and the late Martha Sue Etta Gosnell Mason. She was also preceded in death by her husband...

Barbara Sue Goings

Barbara Sue Goings

Jun 10, 2025

Barbara Sue Goings, 90, of Glen Burnie, Maryland passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Barbara was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Houston M. Goings and the late Gertrude Hodge Goings. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Eugene Goings and Jay Goins; one sister: Geraldine Goings Hoffmaster.

Barbara was a graduate of...

Margaret "Susie" Russell

Margaret "Susie" Russell

Jun 7, 2025

Margaret “Susie” Russell, 72, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.

Susie, as she was affectionately known, was born In Gaffney, South Carolina the daughter of the late John Joe Erwin, Sr and the late Eula Childers Erwin. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Oliver Russell, Sr;...