Obituaries

Jesus Guadalupe Gaspar Sandoval

Jesus Guadalupe Gaspar Sandoval

Jul 28, 2024

Jesus Guadalupe Gaspar Sandoval, age, 19, the son of Maribel Sandoval Martinez, was tragically killed in an automobile accident, along with his sister, Emory Desire'e Gaspar, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. 

 He was born in Mexico and arrived in the United States with his mother the first year of his life. He was raised in South Carolina and Jesus attended Arcadia...

Gloria Iris Gonzalez-Vazquez

Gloria Iris Gonzalez-Vazquez

Jul 28, 2024

Gloria Iris Gonzalez-Vazquez, 76, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Gloria was born on May 3, 1948, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Francisca Vazquez and Rafael Irizarry. She was married to the late Jose Juan Alicea Millet. 

Gloria’s last employment was as a quality control manager at a manufacturing company...

Perry Morris Lee

Perry Morris Lee

Jul 25, 2024

Perry Morris Lee passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a five-year battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. A devout Christian, he is now with his Lord. Perry was born on April 5, 1940, in Anderson, SC, a son of the late Joseph R. Lee and Ella Brown Lee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Lee. 

Perry is...

Paul Manning Dorman II

Paul Manning Dorman II

Jul 25, 2024

Paul Manning Dorman II, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence in Greer, South Carolina. He was born on January 12, 1938, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Paul M. Dorman I and Lily Mae Cox Dorman. Paul led a remarkable life filled with valuable contributions and cherished moments.

Paul attended Fairforest High school, where he...

Doris I. Quinn

Doris I. Quinn

Jul 25, 2024

Doris I. Quinn, 76, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on December 29, 1947, in Cowpens, to the late John William Inman and Lorene Linder Inman.

She graduated from Cowpens High School in 1966 where she was also a Cheerleader. Her spirit and enthusiasm were evident both in the classroom and on the field....

Judith Lee Solesbee

Judith Lee Solesbee

Jul 23, 2024

Judith Lee Solesbee, 80, of Pacolet, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Judith was born on October 18, 1943, in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Connie Smiley Lee. 

Judith was a graduate of Pacolet High School and was retired from Tietex International with over 35 years of faithful and dedicated service....

Betty Gossett Hughes

Betty Gossett Hughes

Jul 23, 2024

Betty Gossett Hughes, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at White Oak at North Grove. Betty was born on March 31, 1928, in Whitmire, SC, a daughter of the late Lula Hooper Heatherly and Asa Gossett. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Erskine Hughes for 75 years. 

Betty was a longtime member of St....

Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby

Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby

Jul 20, 2024

In loving memory of Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby, 81, who passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 20, 2024, to be with her beloved husband of 52 years, David Lazenby. 

Lib was born on September 22, 1942, to the late Frank and Sallie Moore. The youngest of three sisters, she was predeceased in death by Francis Moore...

Roby R. Terrian

Roby R. Terrian

Jul 19, 2024

Roby Ray Terrian, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, beloved husband, devoted father, loving grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather, entered his heavenly home on Friday evening July 19th, 2024. He is now reunited with the love of his life of 68 years, Joyce Frost Terrian. Born in St Ignace, Michigan in 1929 to George and Lula Terrian, he was the second born of...

Herbert Randolph Guy

Herbert Randolph Guy

Jul 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Herbert R. Guy, who peacefully transitioned to glory on July 19, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1949 to the late Rev. Eulis Guy and the late Daisy Lee Garrett Guy. He lived his life guided by the inspiring words of Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV): "Call unto me,...

Ross H. Bayard

Ross H. Bayard

Jul 17, 2024

Ross H. Bayard passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born March 22, 1935, in Connellsville, PA to Darragh H. Bayard and Mildred Ross Bayard.

Dr. Bayard graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1957 and earned his MA and PhD in history at the University of South Carolina. He also did graduate work at Johns Hopkins. He was a...

William Donald "Don" Burton

William Donald "Don" Burton

Jul 17, 2024

William Donald Burton, 90, of Spartanburg died peacefully at home on Burton Road on July 17th, after a long battle with cancer. Don was born in Algood, Tennessee on January 1, 1934. He was the son of Reverend Fred and Notie McCormick Burton. Don was the valedictorian of his high school class and graduated from the University of Tennessee with...

Joyce Amelia Marsh

Joyce Amelia Marsh

Jul 16, 2024

Joyce Amelia Marsh, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on August 6, 1949, in New Prospect, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late Leland and Lula Abernathy Cantrell.

Joyce will be remembered for her dedication her family and the immense love she had for her grandchildren. Her...

Doris Coggins Shurburtt

Doris Coggins Shurburtt

Jul 15, 2024

A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Doris Coggins Shurburtt, 91, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on March 01,1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Doris was the daughter of the late Horace E. and Grace Coggins. 

Doris was a dedicated Christian lady who enjoyed studying the Bible and serving the Lord. Doris had...

Dorothy Sergiacomi Burns

Dorothy Sergiacomi Burns

Jul 15, 2024

Dorothy Carolyn Gregory Sergiacomi Burns, 89, passed away on Monday morning, July 15, 2024. Dot was born September 3, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Evelyn Lucile Deason Gregory and Arthur Lee Gregory. She was married to the late Alfred Hugh Sergiacomi and then to the late William Harold Burns. 

Dot was a member of First Baptist North...

Wayne L. Tate

Wayne L. Tate

Jul 14, 2024

Wayne Lee Tate, 79, of Boiling Springs is now in the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Spartanburg to the late Boyd Lee Tate and Mamie Gertrude Flynn Tate, he has made the upstate his home for the past 52 years. He will always remain in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Wayne was a long-time...

Doris Simmons Garrett

Doris Simmons Garrett

Jul 12, 2024

Doris “Dot” Simmons Garrett, 95, a longtime resident of Spartanburg, passed away on July 12, 2024, at Piedmont Post-Acute in Piedmont, SC. Dot was born on December 20, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, and was a daughter of the late Thelma Parsons Simmons and William Carey Simmons. She was married to the late William Walter “Bud” Garrett for 71 years. 

Mrs. Garrett...

James Arthur Fleetwood

James Arthur Fleetwood

Jul 11, 2024

 

James A. Fleetwood, “Jimmie,” entered heavenly rest on July 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 11,1960 in Seymour, Indiana.

Jimmie is survived by his cherished mom, Gloria H. Massey of Spartanburg and the love of his life, Caroline Pryor Fleetwood of Spartanburg. He was the devoted second dad to the beloved Cole Garrison of...

Alice Layne Asbury Prince

Alice Layne Asbury Prince

Jul 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Layne Asbury Prince, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord. She departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Born on June 12, 1932, in Tazewell County, Virginia, Alice grew up with...

Clifford "Cliff" Patrick

Clifford "Cliff" Patrick

Jul 6, 2024

Clifford “Cliff” Howard Patrick, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from complications of a fall. He was born in Cherokee County, SC on January 17, 1943, to Claude Bryan and Sarah Frances McCook Patrick.

Cliff earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Clemson University, graduating with high honors. He went on to earn master’s degree from Clemson, two...