Elaine P. Gaines
Aug 3, 2023
Elaine Poteat Gaines, widow of John (Jack) Brown Gaines, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Chauncie C. and Magaret Waters Poteat.Elaine had a fulfilling career as an IT Specialist for District 7 in the Spartanburg Public School system. Her dedication and passion for her work...
David Lee Nivens, Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
David Lee Nivens, Jr. 57, of Landrum, SC, flew to heaven Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Laurie Kraft Nivens, father, David Nivens, Sr., sister, Donna Bridgeman (Brian), sister, Stephania Penley (Stephen), nieces, Kaley Bridgeman and Bindy Bridgeman, nephews, Aiden Penley and Noah Penley, and many loved and cherished aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Regina J. Eaker
Aug 1, 2023
Regina J. Eaker, lovingly known to her friends and family as Regina, passed away on August 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. She was born on August 17, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the place she called home throughout her life.
Education played an integral role in Regina's life. She obtained her bachelor's degree...
John "Nolen" Tinsley
Jul 27, 2023
John "Nolen" Tinsley, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on January 28, 1969, in Augsburg, Germany., while his father was serving in the US Army and stationed there.
John worked for many years with his dad and grandfather at their family company, Tinsley Truck and Car Sales. After his father’s retirement,...
Eugene (Gene) Charles Brock
Jul 26, 2023
Eugene Charles Brock, 79, of Moore, died July 26, 2023 at his home. He was born in Miami, Florida July 27, 1943 to Clyde and Anne Nelson Brock.
Gene’s family roots date back to the founding of Spartanburg County, which helped him know every shortcut, fishing hole and backroad restaurant across the region. He had a wry sense of...
Robert Mark Wilkins
Jul 26, 2023
Robert Mark Wilkins, 60, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, he was a son of Nettie Ward Wilkins of Moore and the late Jonathan Wayne Wilkins.
Mark was an optician with Wilkins Opticians and a member of St. John Masonic Lodge #333.
Surviving in addition to his mother, is...
Charles Mack Kirby
Jul 25, 2023
Charles Mack Kirby, a dedicated son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 94 on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home in Cowpens South Carolina. Charles was born on July 21, 1929, in Belmont, North Carolina to his loving parents, Henry C. and Myrtle Pennell Kirby.Charles was a man of unwavering faith and a joyous spirit....
Horace "Buddy" H. Teague
Jul 25, 2023
Horace “Buddy” H. Teague, 86, of Inman, SC, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home. He was born, July 18, 1937, in Woodruff, SC, the son of the late Johnson Hampton Teague and Jesse Lee Adams.
Horace was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country.
He was known as “Buddy”, “Uncle Buddy”...
Martha Emily Barnett
Jul 24, 2023
Martha Emily Barnett, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Martha was born on June 14, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Fanny W. Barnett.
She was the beloved, dear sister to Joyce Barnett Roland and Charles Edward Barnett, Sr. In addition to her sister and...
Rachel Ford McMillan
Jul 23, 2023
Mrs. Rachel Ann Ford McMillan, 91, of Spartanburg, went home to be in the arms of her Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Medical University of South Carolina. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 29, 1932, a daughter of the late James Ewart and Myrtle Moseley Ford and the wife of the late Lyster...
The Rev. Robert C. Monson
Jul 22, 2023
The Rev. Robert Clyde Monson, 82, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at White Oak Estates. He was born on September 3, 1940, in Florence County, a son to the late John Taylor and Gladys Hinds Monson.
He attended schools in Mars Bluff and Florence and earned degrees from Wofford College, The Divinity School of Duke University and the...
Anne Whitlock Holmes
Jul 21, 2023
Anne Whitlock Holmes, 88, of Spartanburg, died on Friday, July 21, 2023, at White Oak Estates. Born September 30, 1934, in Spartanburg, she was the oldest of four children of the late Myles Wentworth Whitlock, Sr. and the late Florence Smarr Whitlock.
Anne was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and of Winthrop University. While she was a student...
Betty Jean Wooten
Jul 21, 2023
Betty Jean Wooten, 88, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Betty was born June 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Mary Ruth Ward Wooten and Clarence Wooten. She was of the Baptist faith.
At the age of 16, Betty was employed with S. H. Kress & Co. where she worked...
Richard Wayne West
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. Richard Wayne West, “Wayne,” died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Regional Hospice House. He was 80 years old.
A native of Glenn Springs in Spartanburg County, Wayne was born on May 7, 1943, a son to the late John Wesley West and Nancy Louise Duncan West.
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 47 years, Kay...
Charles Thornton Gaines, Sr.
Jul 20, 2023
Charles Thornton Gaines, Sr., age 82, of Inman, SC, passed away on July 20th, 2023. He was born on October 16th, 1940 in Greenville, SC to the late Olive Elliott and Lillie Viola Bayne Gaines. Charles was devoted husband to Lillian Ruth Wofford Gaines.
Through his love for animals, flowers, and vegetables, he made a beautiful home for his family...
Charles Edward Jonas
Jul 19, 2023
Charles Edward Jonas, 84, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born, June 3, 1939 in Shelby, NC , the son of the late James Franklin Jonas and Annie Lou Wehunt Jonas.
Charles was a member of the Mt. Zion Tabernacle Church, where he attended for many years.
He...
Shirley Cox Wright
Jul 19, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Cox Wright, 87, of Pacolet, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 5, 1935, to Charles Lee. and Ethel Mae Cook Cox and was married to the late John H. Wright.
Shirley attended school in Chesnee and went on to marry her soulmate, John....
Howard Willard Davis, Sr.
Jul 19, 2023
Mr. Howard Willard Davis, Sr., 96, of Chesnee, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born March 12, 1927, a son of the late Abe Jefferson and Lillie Splawn Davis, and was the husband of the late Margaret Easler Davis.
He was retired from Drayton Mills, also working at Dan River Mills...
Lisa Barbee Switzer
Jul 18, 2023
Lisa Barbee Switzer, 69, of Pauline, SC, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Leo Warren Barbee Sr. and Virginia Whitley Barbee.
Lisa was born April 28, 1954, in Albemarle, NC, and raised in Oakboro, NC. She graduated from West Stanley High School in 1972....
Eula P. Arrington
Jul 18, 2023
Eula P. Arrington, 85, of Chesnee, SC, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home. Born July 15, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Wade Gibson Powell and Marie Grigg Powell.
Eula was a lifelong member of Sandy Springs First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.
She loved reading her bible,...
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