Obituaries

May 8, 2022

Harold David Lazenby, 87, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Physical Rehab and Wellness of Spartanburg. Born January 28, 1935 in Asheville, NC.  David was the son of the late Harold Lawrence and Katherine West Lazenby.

David was a graduate of the 1954 Class of Lee Edwards High School in Asheville, NC and attended...

May 8, 2022

Shirley Ann Chalk, 86, of Pacolet, SC died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lake Emory Post-Acute Care. Born October 3, 1935 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Linden Chalk, Sr. and Gladys Mae Green Chalk.

Shirley loved everyone and was dedicated to her family, mostly her youngest brother, Terry. Cooking for...

May 8, 2022

Nathan Winford Williams, 87, of Spartanburg, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 9, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Broadus and Virl Elder Williams.

Nathan was retired from Union Camp, formerly Harley Bag after 43 years of service. He was...

May 8, 2022

Rhonda B. Parker, 57, of Duncan, SC died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 21, 1965 in Greer, SC, she was the daughter of Aletha Dayle Funderburk Baxter and the late Jerry Kay Baxter.

Rhonda was an office manager. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Apalache Baptist Church....

May 7, 2022

Rose H. Bridges slipped off to join her loved ones peacefully in her sleep Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home. Born July 15, 1929 in the Goucher Community of Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late John Harrison and Minnie Jane Gibbs Henderson and was the wife of the late Talmadge Scott Bridges.

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May 7, 2022

Maggie Ruth Wall Anthony, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Joe Cletus and Madge Ezell Wall. She was the wife of the late Harry Anthony for 53 years and was a member of Chesnee First...

May 7, 2022

Francine Nolen Costner, age 86, of Green Creek, North Carolina passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home. Francine was born November 17, 1935 in Lincoln County, NC to the late Kenneth Earl Anthony and Evelean Houser of Crouse, NC.

Francine graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College (Appalachian State University) with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in...

May 7, 2022

Mary Veril Williams Gabrels, 94, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 21, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Nellie Davis Williams and was formerly married to the late Frank Marion Gabrels.

Mary attended Cecil’s Business College and was employed by the City...

May 7, 2022

Shelby Lynn Booth went Home to the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022, taken away unexpectedly from her adoring family and friends. Shelby was born to Ron Gosnell of Inman, SC and Deborah McBrayer Jones (Terry Crocker) of Spartanburg, SC.

Shelby was a graduate of Dorman High School in Spartanburg, SC, where she was in the Horizon Program, STEMS, Junior Scholar, and...

May 6, 2022

Norma Grace Neighbors Kirby, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, wife of John Henry Kirby, III, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Upstate Community Hospice House – Agape Care, formerly Smith Phayer Hospice House. Born April 20, 1938, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grover Broadus and Grace Shook Neighbors.

A devoted Christian,...

May 3, 2022

Thomas Carl Caron, 37, of Greer, SC passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home. Born June 6, 1984, in Tampa, FL, he was the son of Connie Caron and the late Wayne Thomas Caron.

Thomas graduated from Chapman High School in 2002 and Georgia Tech in 2006. While attending middle school and high school, he...

May 3, 2022

Deborah P. Humphries, 69, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at White Oak Manor – Spartanburg. Born January 6, 1953 in Biloxi, MS, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. “Bob” and Sherlee Schaller Pearson.

Deborah was the former owner of Premier Mortgage Company.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years,...

May 2, 2022

Johnny Fowler, 79, of Converse, SC, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home. Johnny was born in 1942 in Converse to the late Clara and John Fowler.

Johnny graduated from USC In 1964 with a degree in Business Administration. While in college, he met the love of his life, Elaine Eaker, and they married...

May 1, 2022

Mary Jane Whiteside, 85, of Chesnee, SC, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born May 15, 1936, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Guynell Gore and William H. Smith, Sr. and her late husband of 47 years, Edward Franklin Whiteside.

Mary Jane was an angel on earth to her...

Apr 30, 2022

Raymond Eston Crocker, Jr., 64, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at home. Born September 30, 1957, in Spartanburg, he was son to the late Marguerite Briggs and Raymond Eston Crocker, Sr.

A loving, kind man who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was “G-PawPaw” to his grandchildren, and they were all “George” to him. “Curious...

Apr 29, 2022

George Franklin Beach, 74, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, April 29, 2022, at home. Born January 31, 1948, in Chesnee, he was the son of the late Sammy and Elsie Fowler Beach.

George was United States Army veteran and Sergeant in the SC National Guard. He retired from Cryovac and was a long-time member of and volunteer...

Apr 26, 2022

Karol Jeffers Foster, 73, of Moore, SC, died April 26, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. Born June 30, 1948, in Chanute, KS, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mildred Jeffers.

Karol was retired from the S.C. Department of Corrections for 22 ½ years as assistant to the Regional Director...

Apr 25, 2022

James B. Swainson, Sr., 79, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home. Born February 6, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cecil Burn and Enid Mayer Swainson.

A US Navy Vietnam veteran, Mr. Swainson was retired from Lockwood-Greene Engineering, now called CH2MHILL, in Corporate Business Development as photographer,...

Apr 25, 2022

A Celebration of the lives of Albert and Ruth Ike who passed away April 25, 2022 and June 24, 2020, respectively, will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 6, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, 185 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, the family will receive friends after the service.

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel

Apr 25, 2022

Leslie Allan Vineberg White, 79, of Moore, SC died Monday, April 25, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born December 3, 1942 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allan Marcus and Charlotte Margolis Vineberg and was the wife of the late Jay C. White.

Liz was retired from Halo Branded Solutions as Account...