Obituaries

Melba M. Huff

Melba M. Huff

Sep 25, 2025

Melba M. Huff, 95, of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born February 13, 1930, in Judsonia, Arkansas and the daughter of the late Joe Caruthers and Della Castlebarry.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Bethany Wesleyan Church Cemetery, 501 Bethany Church Rd., Moore, SC 29369. Family will...

Darrell Addison

Darrell Addison

Sep 24, 2025

Darrell Addison, age 61, a local DJ and singer whose talents touched the lives of many, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on May 23, 1964, in Spartanburg and the son of the late Bill Addison and Barbara Faye Lowe.

Throughout his life, Darrell was a person who never met a stranger, truly a gifted...

Thomas Lewis Putman

Thomas Lewis Putman

Sep 23, 2025

Thomas Lewis Putman, 90, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro.

Thomas was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Lewis Edgar Putman and the late Mildred Wolfe Putman. He was also preceded in death by four sons: David, Barry, Dale and Mark Putman.

Thomas served his country...

Darolyn A. Barbee

Darolyn A. Barbee

Sep 23, 2025

Darolyn A. Barbee, age 87, graduated to glory on September 23, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1938, in San Angelo, TX, to the late Marie and Earl Crook. She was the wife of the late James D. Barbee of Spartanburg, SC.

She attended Baylor University and graduated with degrees from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY and Western Kentucky...

Martha Carolyn Green Welchel Tracy

Martha Carolyn Green Welchel Tracy

Sep 17, 2025

Martha Carolyn Green Welchel Tracy, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on May 14, 1935, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Edward Green and Bertha Shook Green.

A retired bookkeeper from TIETEX, Carolyn had a remarkable career that reflected her dedication and meticulous nature. Yet, it...

Gladys Roubion Hudgens

Gladys Roubion Hudgens

Sep 16, 2025

Gladys Roubion Hudgens, 93, beloved mother to 2 children, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully in Charleston, SC on September 16, 2025.

She was born in Grand Isle, Louisiana in 1932 to Francis Elizabeth Clarke Roubion and Clement Roubion. Following the death of her father during the great depression she attended the MacDonell French Mission School in Houma, Louisiana. Subsequently, she...

E. Henry Pittman

E. Henry Pittman

Sep 16, 2025

E. Henry Pittman, 97, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025. He was born in Bishopville, SC, on October 10, 1927, to the late Edgar H. Pittman, Sr., and Margaret “Birdie” Pittman.

After a year of service in the U.S. Navy, Henry graduated from Clemson College in 1949 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a commission...

Billy Wilbur Wood

Billy Wilbur Wood

Sep 15, 2025

Billy Wilbur Wood, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Billy was born August 23, 1929, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Carl S. and Beulah Westmoreland Wood.

A veteran of the US Army, Billy was a graduate of Wofford College, and he retired after 35 years of loyal and dedicated...

Donna Elaine Hines Cash

Donna Elaine Hines Cash

Sep 14, 2025

Donna Elaine Hines Cash, 75, of Green Creek, North Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father in the early hours of Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Born on May 13, 1950, in Spartanburg, Donna—known as Elaine to her family—was the beloved daughter of Bill and Etolia Hines of Inman. She grew up in Inman and Boiling Springs, where she...

John Carrigan Walko

John Carrigan Walko

Sep 14, 2025

John Carrigan Walko, age 74, born October 8, 1950 in Glen Ridge, NJ, raised in Sparta NJ, passed away on September 14, 2025 in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late John French Walko and Barbara Marie Carrigan. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, loved by many for his engaging spirit and wonderful sense of humor.

John...

Ronald "Skitch" Henry Henderson, Sr.

Ronald "Skitch" Henry Henderson, Sr.

Sep 12, 2025

Ronald Henry Henderson, Sr. (“Skitch”), 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1939, in Converse, SC, to the late Grady Lee Henderson and Elsie Henderson.

A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Skitch honorably served on Texas Tower #2. He later retired from Michelin Tire Corporation and also...

Roger Leon Williams

Roger Leon Williams

Sep 10, 2025

Roger Leon Williams, 69, of Inman, SC, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Roger was born in Spartanburg on July 7, 1956, to Ralph E. Williams and Irene Baker Williams. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ralph E. Williams, Jr.

He completed his education at The Cedar Springs School for the Deaf and...

Susan Elizabeth "Beth" Fenner

Susan Elizabeth "Beth" Fenner

Sep 9, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Ratliff Fenner (Beth), 72, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away in her home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on March 2, 1953, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Walter C. Ratliff and Ann D. Ratliff. She is survived by her mother, Ann, her husband of fifty years, Ronslow Pride...

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

Sep 9, 2025

Sarah Warwick Suitt Miller of Spartanburg, S.C. passed away on September 9, 2025. She was 102 years old. She was born in Spartanburg on October 17, 1922 to Benjamin Green Suitt and Mary Warwick Suitt. She had a wonderful childhood growing up in Converse Heights enjoying basketball, tennis and piano. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and Converse College.

After graduating...

Nettie Ward Wilkins

Nettie Ward Wilkins

Sep 9, 2025

Nettie Ward Wilkins, 77, of Moore, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Restoration at Westgate. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 16, 1947, a daughter of the late James Robert and Elsie Coates Ward and wife of the late Jonathan Wayne Wilkins.

She was a co-founder of Wilkins Opticians, an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where...

Joyce Dickson Cash

Joyce Dickson Cash

Sep 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Joyce Dickson Cash, affectionately known as “Mema” went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Joyce had a precious reunion in Heaven with her late husband of 63 years, Bobby Dean Cash; her son Mark Dean Cash; and her parents, P.H Dickson and Sarah D. Dickson. She also joined her siblings Helen Rogers, Paul Dickson,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Arthur Stepp

Ronald "Ronnie" Arthur Stepp

Sep 8, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Arthur Stepp, 72, of Pauline, South Carolina entered into Eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Ronnie, as he was affectionately known was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Dulas Arthur Stepp and the late Carolyn Vivian (Owens) Stepp. He was predeceased by his oldest sister, Rita Brockman.

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Jeanne "Granny" Marie Earnhardt

Jeanne "Granny" Marie Earnhardt

Sep 8, 2025

Jeanne Marie Earnhardt affectionately known as Granny, 74, of Spartanburg, South Carolina entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Jeanne was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ellis “Squeaky” Randolph Hawkins and the late Billie Marie Hughes Hawkins. She was a 1969 graduate of Spartanburg High School. In...

James "Jimmy" Edgar Edwards

James "Jimmy" Edgar Edwards

Sep 6, 2025

James “Jimmy” Edgar Edwards, 76, of Chesnee, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Jimmy dedicated many years of his life working for the Spartanburg County Tax Assessor’s Office. He was a 1967 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Jimmy was a faithful member of Green Point...

Martha Elma Williams

Martha Elma Williams

Sep 6, 2025

Martha Elma Wiliams was blessed to be 96 years of age before entering into the arms of her Lord and Savior and joining her late husband: Austin Blackburn Williams, in heaven for eternity. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Martha was born in McRae, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ernest Phillip Massey and the late Mattie Beatrice...