Obituaries

Donald Barker

Donald Barker

Sep 16, 2020

Donald Stephen Barker. 57, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home. Born December 30, 1962 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Sara Jean Alman Barker of Pacolet, SC, and the late Donald Barker. A loving son, husband, dad and "Poppie", Mr. Barker was retired from International Paper Company. He was a sports enthusiast for...

Rev. Bolton

Rev. Bolton

Sep 16, 2020

Rev. Edwin H. Bolton, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Ed Bolton was born to Harold and Dorothea Bolton, in the port city of Durban, South Africa on July 14, 1928. Educated in Johannesburg and Durban he had an early career in business before answering the call to full time gospel ministry....

Kenneth D.D.S

Kenneth D.D.S

Sep 15, 2020

Kenneth Ray Wynn, D.D.S., of Moore, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the age of 85, at Spartanburg Medical Center. His beloved wife Ruth was by his side. Kenneth was born on October 9, 1934, to Guy Carlton Wynn and Essie Elizabeth Ray Wynn in Fletcher, N.C. He was one of six children. Kenneth attended elementary school...

Virginia Dean

Virginia Dean

Sep 15, 2020

Virginia Owens Dean, 98, peacefully left for her eternal home September 15, 2020 after a short illness. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of late the Lawrence Jessie Owens and Dora Bearden Owens from Drayton Mills, SC. She was married to the late Wallace G. Dean for 46 years. She is survived by...

Brian Gowan

Brian Gowan

Sep 14, 2020

Brian V. Gowan entered his heavenly home on September 14, 2020, formerly of Kensington Place. Private funeral services will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 considerations. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Brian V. Gowan please visit our Sympathy Store.

Horst Klausing

Horst Klausing

Sep 14, 2020

Horst Klausing, 78, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, September 14, 2020, at his home. Born October 23, 1941 in Leer, Germany, he was the son of the late Hermann and Foline Schoone Klausing. Owner of Horst's Automotive, Mr. Klausing was a member of AMVETS (American Veterans) and Loyal Order of Moose, Port Jefferson, NY Lodge 1379. He loved nature, wood...

Ellen Melton

Ellen Melton

Sep 14, 2020

Ellen Lewis Melton, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, September 14, 2020, at Valley Falls Terrace. Born December 27, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Marion and Mattie Ellen Frey Lewis and wife of 63 years to the late Grady Melton, Sr. In 1967 she began her career with the US Postal System as...

Rosa Mayfield

Rosa Mayfield

Sep 14, 2020

Rosa Marlene Mayfield, 62, wife of the late Andrew Stephen Mayfield passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 1, 1958, in Union, SC, she was a daughter of the late J. D. Nix and Hazel Walton. Her mother was married to the late Ira B. Mills who raised her. A graduate of the University of...

James Hembree

James Hembree

Sep 13, 2020

James Earl Hembree, 88, of Inman, SC, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his residence. Born November 28, 1931, in Stone Station, SC, he was the son of the late Henry Claude Hembree and Mary Lois Gowan Hembree and husband of 62 years to the late Marjorie Montine Johnson Hembree. A U. S. Navy veteran, Mr. Hembree retired from Southern...

Jack Robinson

Jack Robinson

Sep 13, 2020

Jack Burton Robinson, 87, of Spartanburg, SC, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home. Born September 17, 1932 in Eastern NC, he was the son of the late Charles B. Robinson Sr. and Alice Fowler Robinson. Over the past 45 years, Jack successfully owned and operated several businesses in Spartanburg County, most notably, Sunbelt...

B. Bland

B. Bland

Sep 13, 2020

Billy "Bill" Ray Bland, 90, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Born December 30, 1929 in Goldsboro, NC he was the son of the late Wiley Roscoe Bland and Ethel Holmes Bland and husband to the late Ann Marie Coletta Bland. Mr. Bland received an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a Master's degree...

Gladys Ballinger

Gladys Ballinger

Sep 12, 2020

Gladys Kingsley Ballinger, 90, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at White Oak Estates. Born March 12, 1930, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ira and Alma Mabry Kingsley and the widow of James Howard Ballinger. Gladys graduated from Fairforest High School, and was retired from the US Dept. of Agriculture. She was...

Peggy Radford

Peggy Radford

Sep 12, 2020

Peggy Ballenger Radford, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at White Oak Estates. Born May 24, 1935 in Inman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boyce Chapman and Ruth Settle Ballenger and was the widow of Robert Franklin Radford. Peggy received her degree from Cecil's Business College and attended Winthrop College. She retired as a...

Carolyn Easler

Carolyn Easler

Sep 10, 2020

Carolyn Steading Easler, 87, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at The Inverness at Spartanburg. Born January 25, 1933 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Leo Walker Steading and wife of the late Bobby Joe Easler. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Mrs. Easler was...

Josephine Borew

Josephine Borew

Sep 10, 2020

Josephine Helen Johnson Borew, born in Atlantic City, NJ, August 1, 1946, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, leaving behind her husband of 60 years, Benjamin Borew of Gaffney, her beloved children, Edward Borew of New Castle, DE; daughter, Dr. Rose Talbot and son-in-law Stephen Talbot of Gaffney, SC; grandchildren, Barbara Josephine Talbot of Gaffney, SC, Edward "JR" Borew and...

Bobby Peeler

Bobby Peeler

Sep 10, 2020

Bobby Lawrence Peeler, 89, of Boiling Springs, SC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home. Born June 23, 1931 in Lincolnton, NC, he was the son of the late Ervin "Bud" Lee and Bonnie Stalling Peeler and husband of the late Velma "Vel" Elizabeth Hartsoe Peeler. The owner of Peeler and Sons Body...

David Bowyer Jr.

David Bowyer Jr.

Sep 7, 2020

David "Dave" Bowyer Jr., 56, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. Born February 2, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Judy Cubitt and David Eugene Bowyer, Sr. David was employed with Duke Energy for 35 years and an Operations Supervisor in Duncan. He enjoyed tailgating at Clemson Football games. He...

Nancy Davis

Nancy Davis

Sep 6, 2020

Nancy L. "Nannie" Davis, 98, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 30, 1921 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ben Dixon and Lillie Belle Bennett Pearson and was the widow of George E. Davis. Nancy was the owner and operator of Davis Rentals, was retired from...

Viola Miller

Viola Miller

Sep 5, 2020

Viola Miller, 95, of Valley Falls, SC passed away, Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Salisbury. Born April 20, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Mattie Ayers Miller. She retired from Phillips Fiber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul Allen Miller; a...

Geneva Pettit

Geneva Pettit

Sep 5, 2020

Geneva West Pettit, 84, of Spartanburg, SC went peacefully to her heavenly home Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 14, 1935 in Glenn Springs, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alfred James and Lottie Mary Wyatt West. Geneva was a 1953 graduate of Pauline High School and Spartanburg Business College Alumni. She was...