Obituaries

Danny Hawkins

Danny Hawkins

Nov 24, 2018

Danny Roger Hawkins, 63, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2018, after a brief illness. Born September 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Price Hawkins. Danny was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. A big wrestling fan and "humorous and happy spotlight" during all occasions,...

Tony Shropshire

Tony Shropshire

Nov 23, 2018

Tony Shropshire, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and great-uncle, at the age of 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Tony is survived by his wife, Rosemary Dandola Shropshire of Boynton Beach, FL; his son, Michael Shropshire and wife Liz Kelly Shropshire of Raleigh, NC; his son, Patrick Shropshire of Fort Lawn, SC; his...

Floyd Layman

Floyd Layman

Nov 23, 2018

Floyd Arthur Layman, 97, of Summit Hills-Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, November 23, 2018, at his home. Born January 20, 1921, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Lester Max and Cora Hodges Layman and husband of the late Irene Marie Smith Layman. Floyd worked for Fisher Body (General Motors) for 40 year. He was accomplished in drawing,...

Lucille Chavis

Lucille Chavis

Nov 22, 2018

Lucille Queen Chavis, 86, of Chesnee, SC, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center-Spartanburg. Born May 5, 1932, in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Paul Blake Queen and Pearl Bernice Taylor Queen and widow of George Washington Chavis. She attended Bethesda Baptist Church and Drayton Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Ricky Harris...

Rachel Jolly

Rachel Jolly

Nov 22, 2018

Rachel Dillard Jolly, 80, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 22, 1938, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Franklin W. and Ella Mae Petty Dillard. A graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, Mrs. Jolly retired from Springs Company after 17 years of service and was a member of First...

Teresa Bryant

Teresa Bryant

Nov 22, 2018

Teresa Gail Harris Bryant, 56, of Chesnee, SC, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 3, 1962, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Paul Richard Harris and Lucille Queen Chavis. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Paul Eugene Fleming of the home; daughters, Crystal Michelle Bryant and Ashley...

Ancil Arledge

Ancil Arledge

Nov 22, 2018

Ancil Ray Arledge, 81, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Magnolia Manor-Spartanburg. Born January 1, 1937, in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Ralph Justice Arledge and Emmy Collins Arledge. Mr. Arledge retired from Arrow Automotive and was a longtime employee at Fingerville Mill and Franklin Process. He was a member of Fairforest Church...

Betty Lynch

Betty Lynch

Nov 21, 2018

Betty Josephine Steading Lynch, 81, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her home. Born August 28, 1937, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Clevier Mae Cook Steading and widow of Olin D. Lynch. She was a member of Arkwright Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Olin Darrell Lynch of...

Raymond Harrelson

Raymond Harrelson

Nov 21, 2018

Raymond Eugene Harrelson, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born July 31, 1948, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Ruth Leverett. A U. S. Air Force veteran of 20 years, Mr. Harrelson retired from ABCO Industries. He enjoyed westerns, fishing, being outdoors, grilling, and gardening....

William Pickel Jr.

William Pickel Jr.

Nov 18, 2018

William "Bill" Wayne Pickel Jr., 90, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at The Thrive Assisted Living, Greer, SC. Born July 22, 1928, in Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late William Wayne Pickel Sr. and Nora Skelton Pickel and husband of the late Margaret Anne Vaughan Pickel. Bill's goal in life was to be...

Thomas M.D. Sr.

Thomas M.D. Sr.

Nov 18, 2018

Thomas Albert Collings, Sr., M.D., 88, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at White Oak Estates-Spartanburg. Born March 11, 1930 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Gilbeart Hooper Collings Sr. and Hazel Winifred Cover Collings. A graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Collings was a retired pediatrician whose...

Stephen Stubbs

Stephen Stubbs

Nov 17, 2018

Stephen Bomar "Bo" Stubbs, 45, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 9, 1973, in Spartanburg, he was the son of William Pedersen Stubbs Sr. of Spartanburg and the late Mary Jean Hines Stubbs. In addition to his father, survivors include a son, Stephen Mittag (Kayla) of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Mason and Cameron...

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...