Obituaries

Oct 7, 2022

Robert Glenn Champion, 77, of Spartanburg, passed away October 7, 2022, at Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born September 7, 1945, in Avondale, NC, a son of the late Robert and Odessa Watson Champion, he was the husband of Faye Moore Champion for 38 years.

Glenn was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked with...

Oct 6, 2022

Dorothy Bridges Eaker Baumann, 92, formerly of Cowpens, SC, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home. Born June 29, 1930, in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lois Cook Bridges.

Dot was retired owner and operator of the Wagon Wheel Fish Camp and Wagon Wheel Drive-In in Cowpens. She was...

Oct 6, 2022

William Ronald Whitford, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Wednesday, October 6, 2022 at his home. Born January 9, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nellie George Whitford and the husband of the late Patricia Hawkins Whitford.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Whitford was retired as a pipefitter with Local...

Oct 5, 2022

The family of Debra Ann Eastes wishes to celebrate her life and share news of her passing on October 5th at Hospice Solace in Asheville, after a brief illness.

Debra, 66, was a resident of Blue Ridge Group Homes in Swannanoa where she lived a loving and joyful life. Deeply loved by her family, she reflected a love...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Harvley Berry, 75, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Born February 2, 1947 in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Guy Marion and Mary Locke Harvley. The family moved to Spartanburg when Mary was three.

She graduated from Spartanburg High...

Oct 4, 2022

Jerry Lee Quinn, 32, of Spartanburg, SC, died October 4, 2022, in Asheville, NC. Born September 11, 1990, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Jerry Quinn, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC and Donna Lynn Bishop Quinn of Spartanburg, SC.

Jerry was such an intelligent and comical man. A great guy, his kindness was always shown through...

Oct 4, 2022

Albert Stacy Powell, 83, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born August 30, 1939 in Clifton, SC, he was the son of the late Jasper Martin and Bertie Marie Stacy Powell.

A US Air Force veteran, he was retired self-employed businessman.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Diane Fuller;...

Oct 3, 2022

Caroline Spencer Keaton, 100, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, October 3, 2022 at Skylyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 15, 1922 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late B.G. and Pearl Spencer and was the wife of the late Earle Raymond Keaton.

Caroline was a longtime secretary at Central United Methodist Church, along...

Oct 3, 2022

Thomas Adam Long, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born December 9, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late David Monroe and Virginia Estelle Fowler Long.

A US National Guard veteran, Mr. Long was a God-fearing man who was a...

Oct 2, 2022

Daniel Walter Blakeley, 66, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, October 2, 2022. Born November 14, 1955 in Danbury, CT, he was the son of Jean Marion Humeston Blakeley and the late Frederick Walter Blakeley.

Daniel was an engineer for the SC Department of Transportation and was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his mother,...

Oct 2, 2022

Jessie Clarence Pittman, Jr., 80, of Inman, SC died Saturday, October 2, 2022. Born October 22, 1941 in Hampton, VA, he was the son of the late Jessie C. Pittman, Sr. and Mary Keith Pittman and the husband of the late Virginia “Jenny” Smith Pittman.

Jessie was a pattern specialist at Mayfair Mills for 23 years. He...

Oct 2, 2022

Carolyn Moore Bryson, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home. Born October 19, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lawton and Maedean Steadman Moore.

Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Furman University. She volunteered with Spartanburg Regional Hospice for 10 years and held many offices in...

Sep 30, 2022

David F. “Ricky” Clayton passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Hospice House in Spartanburg. He was born on December 19, 1946 in Spartanburg to the late Paul and Edith Clayton. He is survived by his wife, Susan C. Clayton and son, David (Jason) Clayton, and one brother, Sonny (Bootsie) Clayton of Columbus, NC. In addition to...

Sep 30, 2022

Juanita Sawyer Dillard, 91, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, September 30, 2022. Born February 6, 1931 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Coleman and Lillie Johnson Sawyer, and wife of the late M. Eugene “Snookie” Dillard for 52 years.

Juanita retired from the Life of Georgia Insurance Company where she worked as a...

Sep 29, 2022

James Ronald “Ron” Lawson, 73, of Spartanburg, SC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born July 8, 1949 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late James Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Hinson Lawson, and husband of the late Sieglinde Breinl Lawson.

Ron served in the US Army during the Vietnam War...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary Lou Wyatt Walters, 80, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born January 10, 1942 in the Golightly community, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Lillie Mae Thomas Wyatt and wife of the late Donald Walters.

Mary retired from Southern Wood Piedmont where she worked in computer programming, and was a member...

Sep 29, 2022

Margarette Lavonia Seay Osborne, 86, of Inman, SC died Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born July 28, 1936 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Merrell and Addie Dillard Seay.

Margarette was a self-employed truck driver and was a member of Greenpoint Baptist Church in Boiling Springs. She was a wonderful Christian woman who was devoted...

Sep 29, 2022

Milton R. Tant, 76, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on September 29, 2022, at Mountainview Nursing Home. Born September 30, 1945, in Easley, SC to the late Ernest Eugene and Mary Nell Bagwell Tant, he was married to Melinda Jean Price Tant.

Milton was an avid Clemson football and Braves baseball fan. A passionate advocate for the...

Sep 29, 2022

Joyce Ellis Fortenberry Ward, 81, of Spartanburg, SC passed into the presence of our Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the home of her son, William Todd Ward, in Zebulon, NC, surrounded by family, loved ones, and caregivers. Born September 15, 1941 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude Ellis and...

Sep 28, 2022

Ronald Glenn Pennise, 63, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born March 24, 1959 in Riverside, NJ, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lillian Verrocchio Pennise.

Ronald was a mechanical engineer with numerous industrial and food industries, was of the Catholic faith and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He...