Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Helen Dickson Rogers, 90, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, December 24, 2021. Born April 28, 1931 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late P.H. and Sarah Dickson and the wife of the late Dennis “Dood” Gene Rogers, Sr.

Helen was a graduate of Spartanburg General Hospital Nursing Program. She received her Bachelor of...

Dec 24, 2021

Catherine Reid Collings Blevins, passed Friday, December 24, 2021, in Anderson, SC. Born November 13, 1985, in Dallas Texas, she was the daughter of Dr. Thomas and Delanie Collings, Jr.

Beloved mother, sister, and daughter, Catherine was full in energy and love and carried deep love for her children and her family. She cared deeply for her...

Dec 23, 2021

Ann Marguerite Turnage, born May 29, 1954, the youngest daughter of Elmer Emmett Turnage and Aillen Patricia Holland Turnage, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2021 at the age of 67.  She was a member of Jesus our Risen Savior and a devoted Catholic.

Called “Grandma” by many, Ann will be remembered for the powerful way in which...

Dec 23, 2021

Nancy Lee Jolley Nance, 94, of Inman, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC.  She was born December 27, 1926 in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Boyd Lee and Rena Mae Martin Jolley.

Nancy was a member and attended Covenant Baptist Church and was the former owner...

Dec 22, 2021

Willaminta Norris Hight, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Born October 29, 1929 in Pike County, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Holloway and Ruth Hall Norris and the wife of the late Robert Anderson Hight Jr.

Willaminta earned a master’s degree from the University...

Dec 22, 2021

Wayne Thomas Caron, 75, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 2, 1947 in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of the late Roger and Elaine Caron.

Wayne worked on lobster boats when he was a teenager. A 1965 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended the University of...

Dec 22, 2021

Jeanna Ann Marie Smith, 20, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 5, 2001 in Spartanburg, a daughter of Shannon Walker Smith. Jeanna was a member of Westview Independent Church.

Also surviving is her sister, Stephanie Smith; her grandmother, Brenda Walker; her step-father, Jerimy Cloran; a niece, Alli Kate...

Dec 22, 2021

Mike Brock, 55, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly Tuesday, December 22, 2021, at his home.

Mike possessed a brilliant mind and a gentle soul. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother and uncle who was respected and appreciated by all who were lucky to come in contact with him.

Mike was an expert outdoorsman....

Dec 22, 2021

Quinlyn Victoria Michaels Moore, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born June 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Michaels, died in 1983 and Dorothy Delp Bush, died in 2003, and the wife of the late James Neely Moore, who passed away in 1993.

Quinlyn met her husband while they were both serving in the...

Dec 20, 2021

Arthur Earnest Hinz, Jr. of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease on December 20, 2021.

Arthur was born April 24, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) first attending at Magnolia Christian Church of...

Dec 19, 2021

J. B. Pope, 90, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Eden Terrace. Born April 28, 1931 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Julius W. and Rena L. Branch Pope and the husband of the late Myrtis E. Pettit Pope.

A US Army Korean War Conflict veteran, Mr. Pope graduated from...

Dec 18, 2021

Veronica A. Petry, 38 of Gaffney, SC, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 15, 1983 in Tazewell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles Allen and Sandra Anette Boyd Adkins.

A US Army veteran, Mrs. Petry was employed with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of North Point...

Dec 18, 2021

Leslie Love McMillan, Jr, died at Ashlan Village, an assisted living facility, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He dearly loved his work, family, friends and most people he met throughout his long life.

He was born May 18, 1930 to Jessie Irene Kay McMillan and Leslie Love McMillan of Spartanburg, SC. He attended Pine Street Elementary School,...

Dec 18, 2021

Dean Taylor Israel, 70, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his residence after a brief hard-fought battle with cancer.  Born on November 11, 1951 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Billy James Israel, Sr. and Emily Taylor Israel.

Dean was retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years of service.  He was...

Dec 17, 2021

Linda Gail Putnam Hammett, 74, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 3, 1947 in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Everett Putnam and Willie Mae Gilreath Putnam.

Linda was a loving, caring person who showed it with taking care of others. She will...

Dec 17, 2021

Kermit Dale Anderson, 91, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at Wesley Court Assisted Living.  He was born August 28, 1930 in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Ora and Golda Conner Anderson.  He was married to the late Mary Marita Turner Anderson.

Kermit was a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ,...

Dec 17, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy E. Breitweiser, nee Baird, entered God’s nearer presence on December 17, 2021.

Mrs. Breitweiser was the widow of General Robert A. Breitweiser.  She is survived by her four children, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and dear friend, Glenda Reagan.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery.  Mrs. Breitweiser...

Dec 16, 2021

Jeri Hanson went to her heavenly home to live with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born March 12, 1934 in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred James and Etta Harrison Martin.

Jeri was a kind lady with a loving spirit. She loved her family and friends with all her...

Dec 16, 2021

Juanita Conner McFalls, 92, of Boiling Springs, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 16, 2021. Juanita was born in Mill Springs, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Boney S. Conner and Daisy Mathis Conner of Mill Springs, N.C. She was the loving wife of the late Cecil McFalls.

Juanita is survived...

Dec 15, 2021

Brayden Daniel White, 19, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. Born May 23, 2002 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Daniel R. White III and Kristin Elise White.

Brayden graduated Boiling Springs High School, Class of 2020 and was employed with Willy Taco in Boiling Springs. He...