Obituaries

Aug 27, 2022

Ellen Dearybury White passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home in Cowpens, SC. Born June 4, 1937, Ellen was the youngest daughter of Charlie Hammett and Ellen Lipscomb Dearybury. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis White for 59 years.

Surviving are her children, Denise Smith (Troy), Alan White (Missy) and Neal...

Aug 26, 2022

George Eugene Foster, 89, of Roebuck, SC, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Brushy Creek Post-Acute Care Center. Born April 14, 1933 in Roebuck, SC, he was the son of the late John T. and Minnie Jennings Foster and the husband of the late Helen Johnson Foster for 63 years.

A US Army veteran serving at Fort...

Aug 26, 2022

Joel David Spigel, 75, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Spartanburg hospital for Restorative Care. Born July 5, 1947 in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Julian and Geneva Fulk Spigel and the husband of the late Janelle Nelson Spigel.

Mr. Spigel was a graduate of The Citadel. He was retired...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert T. Daugherty, 93, of Cowpens, SC, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Palmetto Patriots Home. Born May 25, 1929 in Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late George Hardy and Ollie Lela Greene Daugherty and the husband of the late Nancy Juanita Thomas Daugherty

A US Air Force veteran, Mr. Daugherty was retired from...

Aug 25, 2022

William Harry Worthy, 88, of Pacolet, SC, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home. Born July 5, 1934 in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Victor “Son” and Alice Louise Guyton Worthy and was the husband of the late Mary Lee McIntyre Worthy for 56 years.

Harry was retired from Leigh Fibers, after...

Aug 24, 2022

Vicki Swofford Austin, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 20, 1958 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of Hazel Clary Swofford of Gaffney, SC, and the late Geddes Swofford.

Vicki was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg and the David Wise Life Group. She was a former...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie" Lee Bagwell, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, August 24, 2022 at his home. Born February 9, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Samuel Jack and Joyce Wardell Bagwell.

Ronnie worked at Earnhart Electric Service for 39 years and attended Roebuck United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of...

Aug 23, 2022

Tywauna “Nannie” Byers Shelton, 64, of Inman, SC, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born August 2, 1958 in Vernon, TX, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Byers, Sr. and Fredna Merlene Barnes Byers and wife of the late Emory Dale Shelton.

Nannie owned an in-home daycare for several years. Nannie was a very loving “Nannie”...

Aug 22, 2022

Keith Poole, 61, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 22, 2022. Born November 19, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Betty Ezelle Donald Poole and the late Herman Marion Poole.

Keith was a devoted husband, father, and “Pop” to his grandchildren. A member of White Plains Baptist Church,...

Aug 20, 2022

Bobby E. Bryan, 83, of Boiling Springs, SC died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his home. Born April 3, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Sara Elizabeth Taylor Bryan.

Bobby attended Boiling Springs First Baptist Church for 38 years, where he served as a Deacon, Usher and sang in the choir. Bobby...

Aug 20, 2022

James Douglas Dills, 79, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on August 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born at home on April 4, 1943 to the late Paul E. and Cleo Wilbanks Dills.

Doug was raised in the Saxon community and was later affectionately called the mayor and banker of Saxon. He graduated from...

Aug 19, 2022

Dorothy Mae Shuford Adams, 92, of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 19, 2022. Born February 26, 1930 in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur and Willie Velma Sorrells Shuford and the wife of the late Rev. Dr. William Herbert Adams.

She was a member of...

Aug 19, 2022

Ruby Moore Timmons, 88, of Spartanburg died Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home. Born February 11, 1934, to the late Zeb and Sarah Moore, she was the wife of the late J. C. Timmons, Sr.

Ruby was the co-founder of Timmons Concessions and member of Una First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her...

Aug 19, 2022

Rufus D. “Buck” Cooksey, age 94, and M. Edna Rogers Cooksey, age 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, August 19, 2022 and Sunday, August 21, 2022, respectively, at Terra Bella Assisted Living. They were married for 73 years.

Rufus was the son of the late John Alexander and Letha Mae Rice Cooksey.  Edna was the daughter of...

Aug 19, 2022

Ashley Shane Young, 49, of Moore, SC, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. Born December 27, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of William David Young and Sheryl Crook Arthur.

Ashley was a veteran musician. He was a member of Celebrate Recovery and his band, “Big Radio” and was of the Baptist faith....

Aug 18, 2022

Margaret T. McDowell, 100, formerly of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Ringgold, VA. Born September 10, 1921 in Switzer, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Otts and Rosa Lee Farmer Turner and the wife of the late Curtis O’Dell McDowell for 68 years.

Margaret was retired from Kerr Drug Company after...

Aug 18, 2022

Margaret R. Cook, 81, of Pacolet, SC passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born October 11, 1940, in Pacolet Mills, SC, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Nettie Hendley Rice.

Margaret “Marg” graduated in 1961 from Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation she went to work in the Emergency Room at...

Aug 17, 2022

Lewis Erwin “Herb” Horton, 70, of Inman, SC died Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born February 27, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Harley Pryor and Martha Helen Rhinehart Horton, and was husband to the late Patricia Ann Golt.

Herb left a legacy, through Horton Construction, of building many homes in Inman and Boiling Springs. He was...

Aug 16, 2022

James E. Rice, 87, of Pacolet, SC, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Born February 14, 1935 in Pacolet Mills, SC, he was the son of the late James E. and Nettie Rice.

James was a faithful member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church. He retired from Hoechst Fibers and Town of Pacolet. James faithfully delivered for Meals on...

Aug 14, 2022

Modeen J. Swofford, formerly of Cowpens, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, August 14, 2022, following a brief illness at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was 94 years old.

Born August 13, 1928, Mrs. Swofford grew up in Chesnee before graduating from Cowpens High School in 1946. After marrying the love of her life, William Gilbert...