Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

James “Jim” Thomas Yarborough, Jr., 88, of Inman, SC, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. Born June 17, 1934 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late James Thomas Yarborough Sr. and Bertha Cornelia Kernells Yarborough.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Yarborough retired as a...

Nov 28, 2022

Mark J. Hall, 69, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Palmetto Patriot’s Home in Gaffney, SC. Born August 10, 1953 in Marion, NC, he was the son of the late Markis Rolan and Annie Ruth Stephens Hall.

Mark was an incredible artist with his creative tile work, wood carving and construction projects and his...

Nov 28, 2022

Jack Allen Lowe, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Terra Bella Assisted Living. Born June 9, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, IA, he was the son of Terry Eugene Lowe, Sr. and Velma Genevie Mandell Lowe.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Mr. Lowe was retired after serving in the military 23 years. He was...

Nov 25, 2022

Stephen Wayne Parks, 67, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, November 25, 2022. Born April 8, 1955 in Spartanburg, he was the son of Betty Edwina Lawson Parks of Spartanburg and the late Joe Allen Parks.

Steve was a structural engineer and owner of Parks Engineering and Associates. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University....

Nov 25, 2022

Ruth Fleming Mabry, 88, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, November 25, 2022. Born November 7, 1934 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ruby Fleming and wife of the late Zeb Ross Mabry, Sr.

Ruth was a lab tech with Blackmon Uhler Chemical Company for 33 years. She was of the Baptist faith....

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Kinney Randall of Spartanburg, SC passed peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2022. Mary was born September 16, 1926 in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Loraine Kinney and wife of the late William Boyd “Red” Randall.

Mary was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Spartanburg, SC and the...

Nov 24, 2022

Edward Thorne “Eddie” Slaten, Jr., 66, of Gaffney, SC died Thursday, November 24, 2022. Born January 23, 1956 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Thorne Slaten, Sr. and Barbara Jean Brannon, and stepson of Josephine Slaten of Pacolet, SC.

Eddie was an over the road truck driver for 42 years and a...

Nov 24, 2022

Inez B. Smith English, 86, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Summit Medical Center of Hermitage, TN. Born March 20, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late James and Roxie Blackwell and was the wife of the late Donald English.

Inez was a beautician for over 40 years. She...

Nov 23, 2022

Margaret Thrift Burnett, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at National Health Care in Greer, SC. Born March 28, 1933 in Beech Springs Community of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late James and Carrie Geattes Thrift, and wife of the late John James “Jack” Burnett III for 48 years.

Margaret was...

Nov 23, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Ronda Phillips Dickson on November 23, 2022 at her home in Spartanburg, SC. She was 70. She is the daughter of the late William (Bill) Jones Phillips and Hazel Celestine Brady Phillips from Woodruff, SC.

She was a devoted mother, “Nanna”, daughter, sister, and friend who could light up...

Nov 21, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Powell Hiester, 84 of Boiling Springs, SC, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born December 21, 1937 in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Christine Rankin Powell and the wife of the late Reverend Ronald Norman Hiester.

Jane attended Moravian University and earned her associate degree...

Nov 21, 2022

Shirley Hoyle Tate, 87, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 3, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of Jack David and Flavie Britton Hoyle and grew up in the Lawndale/Polkville area.

Shirley and her late husband, Jimmie C. Tate spent most of their married...

Nov 20, 2022

Anne Carter Manning, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Clyde Cass Carter and Anne Saunders Carter of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mrs. Manning was the widow of the Honorable Samuel Phillips Manning. She is survived by two children, son, Samuel Phillips...

Nov 20, 2022

Nancy Stevens Johnson, 87, of Roebuck, SC, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her home. Born August 5, 1935 in Henderson County, NC, she was the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Coggins Stevens and the wife of the late Harold Smith Johnson.

Nancy graduated Cross Anchor High School and Spartanburg Regional LPN School. She was retired from...

Nov 20, 2022

Sally Mildred Cantrell was born in Green Creek, Polk County, North Carolina on July Fourth, 1928. She grew up on a farm, fourth child to Webb and Ethel Cantrell. She is predeceased by her parents and all of her siblings: Dean Cantrell, Lou Ree Cantrell Pierce, Bruce Cantrell, and Wesley Cantrell. The family worked the farm during the week...

Nov 19, 2022

Margaret Kimbrell Ochiltree, 85, widow of John Matthew Ochiltree, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Upstate Community Hospice House.  Born April 3, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Eva Hines Kimbrell.

Mrs. Ochiltree retired from Hoechst-Celanese Plant as a security guard and loved to draw.

Survivors are daughters, Jo Ann...

Nov 17, 2022

Robert “Rob” William Smith, Jr., 27, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home. Born in Spartanburg on November 8, 1995, he was the son of Sonia R. Smith Burnette and the late Robert William Smith.

Rob was an avid Gamecocks fan and enjoyed working out. He was a confident young man,...

Nov 17, 2022

Dr. Robert K. “Bob” Hatchette, age 75, of 409 Richmond Court, Spartanburg, died on November 17, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He is the son of the late Wade Thomas Hatchette and Gladys Myrtle Thornton.

He was a 1965 graduate of Cowpens High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology...

Nov 16, 2022

Annie Lou Coggins Worthy, 83, of Moore, SC passed away November 16, 2022, at her home. Born January 21, 1939, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George Cannady and Sophie Ida Bishop Coggins, she was the wife of the late Ernest Gemerial Worthy.

A strong Christian woman, Annie was known for her kindness and compassion. She enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2022

Elmira Lindsay Swofford, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away November 16, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 6, 1936, to the late Frank Houston and Altie Irene Keller Lindsay, she was the wife of the late Howard Bevin Swofford, Jr.

Born and raised in Spartanburg, Elmira graduated from Spartan High and was proud to have...