Madelyn Newsome Horne
Feb 14, 2025
Madelyn Newsome Horne, a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered peacefully into the hands of her loving savior on Friday. February 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 11, 1935, in Vidalia, Georgia, of the late Columbus Joel and Rayne Ann Newsome. She was greatly cherished by her family and friends.
Mrs. Horne was a remarkable...
Paul Michael Leary, Sr.
Feb 13, 2025
Paul Michael Leary, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 82. Born on June 6, 1942, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of the late Clarence and Agnes Hughes Leary.
Paul dedicated over 30 years of his life to a career as a truck driver, highlighting not only his...
Joyce Hill McDaniel
Feb 13, 2025
Joyce Hill McDaniel passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on February 9, 1956, in Spartanburg, SC to the late James C. Hill and Gina Fleming Hill.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard "Ricky" McDaniel; her children, grandchildren and her sisters.
Private services will be held by the family at a later date.
Mary Ann Brown
Feb 13, 2025
Mary Ann Brown, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, on February 13, 2025. Born on January 9, 1931, in Pacolet, she was the daughter of the late, Frank Joseph Konopa Muller and Libenath Harvey Muller, Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Pacolet, where she touched the lives of many with her warm smile and...
Martha Burnett Cook
Feb 12, 2025
Martha Burnett Cook, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Martha was born in Anderson, SC on October 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Mary and Olin J. McGill.
Martha was a devoted member of First North Baptist Church and was a retired Executive Secretary at Milliken and Company.
She was predeceased by...
Harold Eugene Arrington
Feb 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harold Eugene Arrington, of Chesnee, South Carolina, on February 11, 2025 at the age of 89. Born on May 2, 1935, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Roy Earnest Arrington and Sara Elizabeth Rowland Arrington.
Harold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather (Papa). He...
Deborah Anne Krell
Feb 8, 2025
Deborah Anne Krell, 68, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her home. Debbie was born on July 12, 1956, in Rapid City, SD, a daughter of the late Luella Walsh LeSage and Elmer Burgan LeSage. She was married to the late Clisby Harrell Krell, Jr.
Debbie received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ohio State...
Debra Ann Terry
Feb 8, 2025
Debra Ann Terry, 66, of Roebuck, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1959, in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Shirley Ann Riddle Huskey and Edward Defoix Huskey.
Debra was an employee of Wal-Mart Supercenter #1281 on East Main Street for the past 22 years. She was a member...
Sandra Lee Wheeler
Feb 7, 2025
Sandra Lee Wheeler, 80, of Inman, passed away on Friday morning, February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born on April 13, 1944, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Thomas Leroy Duffie and Lillie Mae Tesner. Sandra was married to the late Jesse Kenneth Wheeler who passed away in 1992.
Sandra was a member of Fingerville Baptist Church....
Suzanne Earnhardt Smith
Feb 7, 2025
Suzanne Earnhardt Smith (Suzie), 94, of Spartanburg, SC died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born on September 22, 1930, in High Point, NC, and was the only daughter of LeRoy and Maime Earnhardt.
After graduating from Converse College, she met the love of her life, Milt, while she was working as the Women’s Director at the YMCA. She and Milt...
Minnie P. Whitt
Feb 6, 2025
Minnie Phillips Whitt, 98, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 18, 1926, Minnie is the daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson Phillips and Bernice Ellison Phillips. She graduated from Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing and went on to work as a registered nurse for 51 years for Dr. G B...
Elaine Pearl Pangel
Feb 4, 2025
Elaine Pangel, 92, of Spartanburg, SC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
She will be greatly missed by her sons, James (Janice) Pangel and Kenneth (Renee) Pangel, her grandchildren, Mark (Leah) Pangel, Melinda (Daniel) Carver, Mellonee (Hunter) Carithers, Angie Younker, Valerie Wald, and James Wald, as well as her 6 great-grandchildren. They were her joy, and...
Nancy Ann Rudy Gidden
Feb 4, 2025
Nancy Ann Rudy Gidden, 86, of Spartanburg, passed away early on Tuesday morning, February 4, 2025, at Woodland Place Senior Living. She was born on September 7, 1938, in Godfrey, Illinois, a daughter of the late Wilson and Ruth Kies Rudy.
Nancy received a Ph.D. degree in Humanities from Florida State University. She was a retired Professor of Humanities from McClennan...
David Gabriel Gorton
Feb 2, 2025
David Gabriel Gorton, 58, of Spartanburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He had recently moved to South Carolina and was enjoying a beautiful day working in his yard when he passed suddenly.
David was born on August 7, 1966, in Big Spring, TX, a son to the late Barbara Laurie Krafchik Gorton and Donald Richard Gorton.
David received his...
Wanda Renee Stegall Phillips
Feb 2, 2025
Wanda Renee Stegall Phillips passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on January 24, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Walter and Lois Flynn Stegall.
She embraced life with her signature spunk and an infectious sense of humor that brightened the days of those around her. Wanda proudly nurtured her family, pouring her...
Ray Edward Hutchins
Feb 2, 2025
Ray Edward Hutchins, 83, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, after a brief illness.
He was the youngest of seven children, born to the late G.J. “Jack” Hutchins, Sr. and Eliza Wall Hutchins. A faithful servant of the Lord, Ray was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He served in many capacities including Building and Grounds, Men’s Missions...
Norma Cromer
Feb 2, 2025
Norma Cromer, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on March 27, 1939, in Barrow, Georgia to the late Avery and Viola Skinner Dalton.
As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she exemplified kindness and warmth.
She is survived by her sons, Randy Mark Cromer of Inman and Bert Cromer of Pelzer;...
Barbara Blanton Reid
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Blanton Reid passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 84.
Barbara was born in Chesnee, SC on July 17, 1940, to Dewey and Estelle (Lee) Blanton. She graduated from Chesnee High School in 1958 where she cheered, was crowned beauty queen in numerous pageants, and played piano and clarinet....
Lisa Bishop
Jan 31, 2025
Lisa Bishop passed away on January 31, 2025. Born August 3rd, 1965 in Wilmington N.C., she was the daughter to the late Robert Mitchell, Sr. and Josie Jeanette Mitchell. She is survived by her loving husband, Brian Bishop; her children, Nicole Cohen Clark (Tye) of Nevada, Jennifer Horton (Chase); three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
She loved her multiple furbabies and...
Darryl Thomas Smith
Jan 31, 2025
Darryl Thomas Smith passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on April 20th, 1967, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Darryl was the son of the late Bobby Joe Smith (Bob) and Nancy Thomas Smith.
Darryl was a lifelong member of Glenn Springs Presbyterian Church. He retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. A dedicated and supportive...
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