Obituaries

Debbie Rice

Debbie Rice

Nov 16, 2018

Debbie Rice, 65, of Spartanburg, SC, died peacefully at her home, after a long illness, Friday, November 16, 2018. Born October 6, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Karolyn Williams Rice "Kay" and the late David Carroll Rice and the granddaughter of the late Honorable J. H. (Nub) Williams. Debbie was retired as Spartanburg County...

Taylor Hines

Taylor Hines

Nov 15, 2018

"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." - 2 Timothy 4:8 Our beloved son, brother, cousin and dear friend, Taylor Edwin Hines, 31, of Spartanburg, SC, received his heavenly reward...

David Young

David Young

Nov 15, 2018

David Michael Young "Kirby", 56, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born December 15, 1961 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of Martha Jane Kirby and the late David McDonald Young. David was a manager of the parts department at John E. Fox Co. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He was also...

Edward "Ed"

Edward "Ed"

Nov 15, 2018

Edward "Ed" Allen Mattson, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at White Oak of North Grove-Spartanburg. Born February 1, 1925, in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late Arvid Aaron and Marie E. Marker Mattson and husband of the late Alice Louise Paschke Mattson. A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Mattson...

Robert Collins

Robert Collins

Nov 14, 2018

Robert Kenneth "Ken" Collins, 90, of Woodruff, SC, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 28, 1928, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Royce J. and Lois Robertson Collins. A U. S. Navy veteran, Mr. Collins was a graduate of Fairforest High School, attended Clemson University, and retired from teaching at...

Sandra Edge

Sandra Edge

Nov 14, 2018

Sandra Kirby Edge, 76, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at her home. Born December 3, 1941, in Pacolet Mills, she was the daughter of the late Linder Hayden Kirby and Annie Florence Bailey Kirby and widow of Roy Cecil Edge. Survivors include her children, Roy D. "Chip" Edge, Felicia Dale Harvey, and Tracy Lynn Hume; six grandchildren,...

V. Dill

V. Dill

Nov 13, 2018

V. Frank Dill, 65, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 30, 1953, in Spartanburg, he was the son of Betty Jean Foster Dill of Spartanburg, SC and the late David Dill. A U. S. Army veteran and graduate of Spartanburg Technical College, Frank was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and was...

Glenna Luca

Glenna Luca

Nov 12, 2018

Glenna Rae Luca, 93, of Lyman, SC, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 14, 1925, in Lincoln, Nebraska, she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph R. and Lulu W. Davis and wife of the late of Joseph Mario Luca. Glenna worked as a secretary for various businesses finally landing at Spartan...

David Pearson

David Pearson

Nov 12, 2018

David Gene Pearson, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born December 22, 1934, in Whitney, SC, he was the son of the late Eura A. "EA" Pearson and Lennie Harris Pearson and husband of the late Helen Ruth Ray Pearson. A NASCAR Hall of Fame race car driver, David was also a Mason,...

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Nov 10, 2018

Michael Odell Williams, 49, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, November 10, 2018, at his home. Born June 7, 1969, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Wilda Ann Sellars Williams of the home and the late Ted Michael Williams. A member of Whitney Baptist Church, Michael was employed with Pete Shipman Carpet & Flooring for 20 years. In addition...

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Nov 10, 2018

Elizabeth Johnston Patterson, 78, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her home. Born November 18, 1939, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late SC Governor and U. S. Senator Olin DeWitt Johnston and Gladys Atkinson Johnston. Elizabeth attended public schools in suburban Maryland and was a 1957 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She received a...

Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers

Nov 10, 2018

Carl O'Neil Rogers, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born February 21, 1927, in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Redmond and Vera Turner Rogers and husband of the late Mary Bishop Rogers. A U. S. Army veteran, Carl retired as former owner of The Heel Bar and...

Thelma Scruggs

Thelma Scruggs

Nov 9, 2018

Thelma Izetta Peace Scruggs, 98, of Woodruff, SC, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born September 20, 1920, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Alonzo and Gracie Louisa Peace. She was married for 45 years to the late Jonas Pinckney Scruggs. Mrs. Scruggs loved her family and enjoyed bowling, cooking, and gardening....

Roger Jones

Roger Jones

Nov 8, 2018

U. S. Navy veteran, Roger Allen Jones, 61, of Woodruff, SC, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at his home. Born February 9, 1957, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late John Harmon Jones and Mae Belle Poteat Jones. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Lynn S. Jones; children, Lori Blanchard of Georgia, Kaitlyne Richards and Cassady...

William Milovich

William Milovich

Nov 8, 2018

William "Bill" Milovich, 97, of Cowpens, SC, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at his daughter and son-in-law's home. Born May 12, 1921, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Stevens Milovich and husband of the late Nellie Ranisov Milovich. A U. S. Marine veteran of World War II, Mr. Milovich was a member of...

Dean Davis, Sr.

Dean Davis, Sr.

Nov 7, 2018

Dean Wilson Davis Sr., 85, of Spartanburg, SC, was called to his Eternal Home on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born October 1, 1933, in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late Anderson G. and Viola Osment Davis and husband of the late JoAnn Blackwelder Davis. A U. S. Army veteran and graduate of Cecil's Business College, Dean was...

Eunice Willingham

Eunice Willingham

Nov 6, 2018

Eunice Gardner Willingham, 81, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at her home. Born February 16, 1937, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard Scott and Fairlene Turner Gardner and the widow of Harold Wright. Eunice was a housewife who loved her family and animals. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Mason (Carey) of Fountain Inn,...

Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson

Nov 5, 2018

Dr. John William Nelson, age 82, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, November 5, 2018. Born October 8, 1936, in Adel, GA, he was the son of the late Homer William Nelson and Miami Paulk Nelson. Dr. Nelson graduated from Mercer University in 1957. He was elected to Sigma Nu Honor Society and Blue Key. He attended the Medical College of...

Madge Moore

Madge Moore

Nov 5, 2018

Madge Huskey Moore, 93, formerly of Cowpens, SC, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at the home of her daughter in Duncan, SC. Born March 21, 1925, in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Pearl Coyle Huskey and widow of Edward Clayton "EC" Moore. A graduate of Gaffney High School and Winthrop College, Mrs....

Geraldine Robinson

Geraldine Robinson

Nov 3, 2018

Geraldine "Jeri" Gardner Robinson "Grannie" 76, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home. Born April 3, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Scott and Fairlene Turner Gardner and the widow of Marion Major Robinson. Jeri was a fitness instructor for Nautilus Fitness Center. She was known as "The Cookie Lady"...