Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

Norma Jean Dillow Humphrey, 97, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus. Born December 18, 1923 in McClure, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Robert Dillow and Bess Ida Douglas Dillow and widow of Robert Donald Humphrey.

Mrs. Humphrey was a retired registered nurse and...

Jun 26, 2021

Mary McDuffie Knipfer was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 26, 2021 shortly after noon while surrounded by her husband, daughters, and The Rev. Dr. Donald J. Wilton.  It was the end of her four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer during which she willingly demonstrated that Christ’s grace was sufficient for her, and his power was made perfect in...

Jun 25, 2021

John Lee Butler, 57, of Pacolet, SC died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 12, 1964 in Fostoria, OH, he was the son of John William Butler of Pacolet, SC and the late Julianne Betzer Butler.

Mr. Butler was formerly employed at the Charles Lee Center and a member of Montgomery Memorial United...

Jun 25, 2021

Jean D. Lamp, 94, of Summit Hills, Spartanburg, SC, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Albany NY on November 10, 1926, she was the loving daughter of Joseph Messina and Angela Conde Messina and wife of her beloved husband Vernett R. Lamp.

She graduated from Vincentian Institute, Albany NY, was a Paralegal in the law...

Jun 24, 2021

Infant Kayson D’Mariae Stephens, entered unto earth and heaven Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was the son of Kevin D. Stephens and Tyrisha K. O’Dell.

Kayson is survived by his brother, Kamden Daeshaun Stephens, grandparents, Toga Thompson, Rodney Stephens, Tanisha Brownlee, and Richard O’Dell; great-grandparents, Dwight Brownlee and Judy Brownlee, and great-grandmother, Brenda Fain.

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Jun 23, 2021

Paul Lancaster Jr., 88, of Walnut Grove, SC died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at White Oak Manor. Born in Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 1932 he was the son of the late Paul Lancaster and Gladys Genobles Lancaster and husband of the late Juanita Faye Huggins Lancaster.

A U. S. Air Force Veteran, Mr. Lancaster was a...

Jun 22, 2021

Ronald Coleman Mabry, 80, of Roebuck, SC died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 4, 1941 to Connie Mack Mabry and Lula Abner Mabry.

Mr. Mabry was a retired welder with Wayne Dalton Company. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing, and was a member of Roebuck Masonic Lodge...

Jun 22, 2021

Minnie “Mickie” Laura Casey Cox, 84, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home. Born March 6, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert James Casey and Tressie Compton Casey.

Mrs. Cox was a lifelong member of El Bethel United Methodist Church where she served on multiple committees and...

Jun 20, 2021

Charles Roy Ellison, 93, of Pacolet Mills, SC passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Ashlan Village, Lyman, SC. He was born in Pacolet, SC on October 17, 1927 to Howard Ellison and Adell Gibson Ellison where he grew up with his five siblings.

A U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, Roy returned to...

Jun 20, 2021

Nellie Fowler Lutz, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born March 31, 1939 in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. Fowler and Sue Ledbetter Fowler. Mrs. Lutz was a retired floral designer.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynne McArthur (Mike) of Spartanburg, SC...

Jun 20, 2021

Lonnie Wayne Miller, 65, was united with his heavenly Father on Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was a cherished husband, a treasured father, admired grandfather, adored brother, and selfless friend. Lonnie was a pillar in the community and was always there to help those in need. Knowing Lonnie was a true blessing in this life. He was born on...

Jun 19, 2021

November 23, 1942 – June 19, 2021

Thomas Heaney’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with cancer. His life was well lived and he was well loved! This passionate, loving, caring and wonderful...

Jun 18, 2021

Tena Kay Lunsford, 63, of Duncan, SC, born September 7, 1957 and reborn Friday, June 18, 2021, was the daughter of William “Bill” and Tony Carol Sullivan Wilkins and the widow of Clyde Lunsford.

Tena was a homemaker and a member of Croft Baptist Church. She was loved by many and missed by all.

Survivors...

Jun 16, 2021

Ruth Hopkins Morris, 93, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born June 22, 1927 in Oakway, SC she was the daughter of the late James Martin Hopkins and Mattie Lay Hopkins and the widow of the late Rutledge S. Morris to whom she was married for 60 years.

A graduate of...

Jun 16, 2021

Wanda Jean Watkins Carpenter, 55, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 24, 1966 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Brenda Corn Watkins of Spartanburg, SC and the late Thomas Wayne Watkins.

Mrs. Carpenter was a production scheduler at AFL in Duncan, SC and a member of Calvary...

Jun 14, 2021

Andrew Eliathian Lewis, 44, of Anderson, IN died Monday, June 14, 2021 at Pelham Medical Center, Greer, SC. Born December 8, 1976 in Allentown, PA he was the son of Mark Edward Lewis and Frances “Fran” Ruth Rollins Lewis of Anderson, IN.

Andy loved to fish, travel, and the wintertime. He had an intense love for God...

Jun 13, 2021

Dana Lynn Lyda Loving, 55, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her home. Born September 2, 1965 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Virginia Millwood Gossett of Spartanburg, SC and the late Lumas Oscar Lyda. Mrs. Loving loved her family, the mountains, and watching the animals around her home.

Survivors include her...

Jun 13, 2021

Marlene Sebby Thruston, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, entered into a new life with Christ when she passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born August 9, 1936, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Verdelle and Roy Sebby. After graduating from Plainfield High...

Jun 11, 2021

Mildred Owens Ruff, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, went to be with her Lord on Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021.  She was born in New Prospect, SC on June 16, 1925, a daughter to the late W.A. and Hester Collins Owens.

Mildred was a member of Golightly United Methodist Church, the Piedmont Court of the Amaranth #14, the...

Jun 11, 2021

Jackie Cleveland Munn, 76, formerly of Hartsville, SC, died June 11, 2021, at his residence in Chesnee, SC.  Born November 10, 1944 in Hartsville, he was a son of the late Lawrence Hamilton and Marguerite Matthews Munn. Jackie was also preceded in death by his siblings, Frankie Munn, Cecil Munn, Celeste Munn Crowley and Ronnie Munn, all of Hartsville,...