Obituaries

Lawrence Davis, Jr.

Lawrence Davis, Jr.

Jan 28, 2023

Lawrence C. “Pat” Davis, Jr. went to his eternal resting place, with the Lord, on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was surrounded by his daughters who adored him. He was born September 4, 1936, in Shelby, NC to the late Lawrence C. Davis, Sr. and Lula Ross Davis. He was married to the late Mildred B. Davis for 46 blessed...

James Matthews

James Matthews

Jan 27, 2023

James Lee Matthews, 71, of Inman, SC passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Faye Henderson Matthews.

Mr. Matthews loved fishing, the Atlanta Braves, and in his younger years was a softball player. He watched Gunsmoke all the time....

David Splawn

David Splawn

Jan 26, 2023

David Splawn, 69, of Inman, SC passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at home. Born on August 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Walson Hopper and Cora Lee Chapman Splawn.

A quiet man, David loved his video games and movies. He was a big fan of wrestling.

Survivors include his brothers, Marshall...

Gayle Pryor

Gayle Pryor

Jan 26, 2023

Gayle West Pryor, 82, entered into Heavenly rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at White Oak Estates. Born March 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oland Miller West and Pauline Seay West.

She graduated from Fairforest High School where she was crowned Miss Forest Views in 1958. Gayle retired from Spartanburg...

William "Bj" Sigafoos

William "Bj" Sigafoos

Jan 24, 2023

William Bradley James “BJ” Sigafoos, 26, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 20, 1996 in Spartanburg, he is the son of James Sigafoos, Jr. (Jene) and Sarah-Kaye Frierson Dorsey (Mike) and the brother to Brandon Sigafoos and Lainey Sigafoos.

Along with the above, he is survived by his girlfriend,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Satterfield

Jeffrey "Jeff" Satterfield

Jan 24, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Satterfield, 61, of Pauline passed away on January 24, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born on December 26, 1961, he was son of the late Charles Coley and Edna Mae Gregg Satterfield.

Jeff was a retired machine operator with Harley Bag Company and Union Camp, as well as a bus driver for Spartanburg County...

Leonidas “Leon” Campbell

Leonidas “Leon” Campbell

Jan 24, 2023

Leonidas “Leon” Lempesis Campbell, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late William and Julia Lempesis Campbell.

A U.S. Army veteran, who served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged, Leon earned a bachelor’s degree in 1969 from Emory University and a Juris-Doctor degree...

Edward Leon Toney

Edward Leon Toney

Jan 20, 2023

Edward Leon Toney, 78, of Inman, SC died Friday, January 20, 2023. Born November 9, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Toney, Jr. and Sarah Frances Lanford Toney.

Edward was a long time employee of Green Industries in Detroit, MI and later with Mitchell and Scott in Indianapolis, IN, serving...

Ruth Kirby Glover

Ruth Kirby Glover

Jan 20, 2023

Ruth Kirby Glover, 94, of Inman, SC died Friday, January 20, 2023. Born July 19, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Flossie Mae Culbertson Kirby.

Ruth was a long time employee and retired from Butte Knitting. She was a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church and the Love Sunday School...

Rev. Larry Ned Lancaster

Rev. Larry Ned Lancaster

Jan 20, 2023

Rev. Larry Ned Lancaster, 87, of Pauline, SC, died Friday, January 20, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Born September 21, 1935 in Walnut Grove, SC, he was the son of the late William Claude and Virginia Harrelson Lancaster.

Rev. Lancaster was a graduate of Candler School of Ministry. He was retired from Harley Bag Company and then...

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

Jan 19, 2023

Evelyn Ann Smith, 76, of Lyman, SC, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 10, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Archie H. Nelson, Sr. and Ethel Stephens Sellars.

Evelyn was a faithful member of Tucapau Baptist Church where she was the church secretary for almost 30 years....

Lucille Lemaster

Lucille Lemaster

Jan 19, 2023

Lucille Gardner LeMaster, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 19, 1937 in Cowpens, SC, she was the daughter of Simon A. and Bertha E. Whelchel Gardner and the wife of the late Carroll V. LeMaster.

Lucille was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Outland Sunday School...

John Pressley Jennings

John Pressley Jennings

Jan 18, 2023

 

John Pressley Jennings, 73, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. Born January 20, 1949, in Darlington, SC, he was the son of the Late Frank Murray and Mary Campbell Jennings. 

Mr. Jennings was a 1967 graduate of Boiling Springs High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and...

John Jennings

John Jennings

Jan 18, 2023

John Pressley Jennings, 73, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. Born January 20, 1949, in Darlington, SC, he was the son of the Late Frank Murray and Mary Campbell Jennings.

A U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Jennings served in The Vietnam War, and was retired after serving. He was a member...

Aliyah Durbin

Aliyah Durbin

Jan 17, 2023

Aliyah Grace Durbin, two-month-old daughter of Bradlee James Durbin and Rachel Mikayla Greer of Cowpens, SC died Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Along with her parents, she is survived by her uncle, Daniel Greer of Cowpens; paternal grandmother, Mary Elaine Harris of Spartanburg; maternal grandparents, James M. Greer (April) of Spartanburg and Jessica Brook Wilson (Christopher) of Cowpens;...

Myra Burke

Myra Burke

Jan 17, 2023

Myra G. Burke, 86, formerly of Roebuck, SC, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Woodruff Manor. Born February 11, 1936, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Martha Jane Gurley Sisk and the wife of the late Albert Douglas Burke.

A faithful servant of her Lord. Myra was devoted, loving, and...

Joyce Arthur

Joyce Arthur

Jan 17, 2023

Joyce D. Arthur loved her family, friends, and flowers. She passed peacefully into heaven’s garden on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

A sweet soul with THE sweetest voice, she was an angel among us. Married for 60 years to her high school sweetheart she leaves behind a broken-hearted Terry L. Arthur. She was loved beyond words and anyone who knew her would...

Terry Slemons

Terry Slemons

Jan 16, 2023

James Terry Slemons, 76, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home. Born October 21, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Enoch James and Lucille Miller Slemons.

A U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves veteran, Mr. Slemons was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster after serving...

Angelina "Angie" Donatelli

Angelina "Angie" Donatelli

Jan 16, 2023

Angelina "Angie" Donatelli, 91, of Moore, SC died Monday, January 16, 2023 at SECU Hospice House.  Born January 14, 1932, in Rochester, NY.

Angie inspired five kids to be independent and successful. You couldn’t put anything past her. She enjoyed golf, bowling, cooking, baking, sewing, decorating and being creative. Jesus was important to her. She loved our family gatherings and time with...

Herbert Stephens Jr.

Herbert Stephens Jr.

Jan 15, 2023

Rev. Herbert Stephens, Jr., 94, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Herbert and Louise Stephens.

Rev. Stephens retired from the United Methodist Church as a full Elder. He was a graduate of Fairforest High School and completed his Seminary requirements at Emory...