Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Elizabeth Glover Pitts, 99, of Moore, SC, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. Born April 19, 1922 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Ralph and Ella Mae Collins Glover and the wife of the late Lee Roy Pitts, Jr. (Rocky).

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, her...

Sep 17, 2021

Courtney Nicole “Coco” Garcia, 28, of New Market, TN died Friday, September 17, 2021. Born October 30, 1992 in Chester, SC, she was the daughter of Joseph Elliott Garcia and Erlina Marian Hatchell Foster.

Courtney loved her children immensely. She enjoyed cooking, drawing, gardening, and spending time with her children.

Survivors include her sons, Romeo...

Sep 16, 2021

Lila Faye Kirby Loving, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Terra Bella. Born May 13, 1932 in Pacolet, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lillie Edna Webb, and the wife of the late Mariman Jackson Loving.

Faye was a member of Montgomery Memorial United Methodist Church of Pacolet Mills. She loved...

Sep 16, 2021

Marvin Leon Gardner, Sr., of Campobello, SC went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born November 14, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late John Vernon and Clara Winkler Gardner.

Mr. Gardner was the owner of Cook’s Transmission Service. He was a member of North Spartanburg Church...

Sep 15, 2021

Genevieve Eileen Villapol entered unto earth and heaven Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was the daughter of Rebecca Villapol.

Genevieve is survived by her brother, Max Delarosa, her sister, Dalila Delarosa, maternal grandfather, Claude Villapol, maternal grandmother, Marian Villapol, maternal great grandmother, Virginia Lemmons, aunts and uncles, Justin Villapol, John Chafatelli (Natasha), and Tanner Humphries (Jonathan).

Sep 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Morgan Harvey of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who passed away at home on September 15, 2021, following a brief illness.

Mr. Harvey was born in Glendale, South Carolina, on May 6, 1942, to the late Catherine Willene Reece and Larry Morgan Harvey, Sr. and was raised...

Sep 15, 2021

Laura Hendley Catto, 80, of Moore, SC died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. Born January 7, 1941 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Orr and Doris Smith Hendley, and the wife of the late Phillip D. Catto. Lolli, as she was called by her sisters and brothers as well as other...

Sep 14, 2021

George E. Mathis, 86, of Pacolet, SC went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at The Inverness of Spartanburg. Born March 21, 1935 in Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Rogina Harris Mathis.

George married the love of his life, Ruby Lynn Wells Mathis, on...

Sep 14, 2021

Frances Ellen Alley, 82, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1939 in Long Beach, CA.

Mrs. Alley worked as a cashier at both Community Cash and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. She was a devoted and loving mother. After meeting her husband, she moved to Spartanburg in 1957. She...

Sep 14, 2021

Charles Larry Ward, 80, of Spartanburg, SC passed into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born April 2, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Eugene and Nellie Mae Parks Ward.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Ward was retired from Spartanburg County...

Sep 14, 2021

James Marvin “Hawk” Lawson, 72, of Spartanburg, SC entered his eternal home Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center - Mary Black Campus. Born October 14, 1948 in Spartanburg County, SC he was the son of Mary Ruth Fowler Lawson of Spartanburg, SC and the late Paul James Lawson.

Marvin was the former owner of...

Sep 13, 2021

Ger Her, 51, of Wellford, SC died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Prisma Health. Born March 7, 1970 in Xiengkhouang, Laos, he was the son of the late Vang Neng Her and Sia Xiong Her.

Survivors include his wife, Ya Kong Her of Wellford, SC, his children, Max Her, Miles Her and Seleena Faith Her, all of...

Sep 13, 2021

Robert Lee Dellinger, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born December 16, 1931 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ambrose Brisco and Fannie Mae Russ Dellinger.

Robert was retired from South Carolina Department of Transportation and Maintenance.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ruth...

Sep 13, 2021

Betty Barnette Waldrop, 90, of Inman, SC died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Born July 1, 1931 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grant Barnette and Dora Ellen Eugenia Lee, and the wife of the late Leonard Harrison Waldrop.

Betty was a selfless individual who was devoted to...

Sep 13, 2021

Brenda Yuvonne Sprouse, 73, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at her home. A native of Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Maude Childress Johnson and the widow of Floyd Wayne Sprouse.

She was a member of East Spartanburg Wesleyan Church in Clifton and a retired textile employee.

Surviving are three sons,...

Sep 12, 2021

Everette Turner Bedsworth met his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on September 12, 2021. A native of Exmore, VA, Everette was the son of the late William Leonard Bedsworth and Marie Turner Bedsworth.

A US Army veteran, Mr. Bedsworth was a Korean War Veteran and was employed by the Naval Shipyard and Suffolk Collection Bureau. He enjoyed cooking...

Sep 12, 2021

Emma Marita Delay, 67, of Pacolet, SC died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. Born February 17, 1954 in Fletcher, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin and Mattie Lorene Reeves Perry.

Rita was a childcare provider with New Beginnings Christian Fellowship of Pacolet.

Survivors include her daughters, Carrie Nance (Timothy)...

Sep 12, 2021

Amelia Jane Rollins, 71, of Inman, SC died September 12, 2021 at her home. Born March 30, 1950 in Gaston County, NC she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Cupp Poole.

Jane was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Landrum. She loved the mountains and most especially loved her family.

Survivors...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert J. “Buster” McKinney, 68, of Chesnee, SC died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born June 1, 1953 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Blondell "Bea" Frye and Howard Donald McKinney, Sr. and the husband of the late Judy R. Skipper McKinney.

Buster attended Spartanburg High School and...

Sep 10, 2021

Lannis Wayne Smith, 69, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. Born July 4, 1952 in Gaffney, SC he was the son of the late Lannis N. and Betty Jo Medley Smith.

A US Air Force veteran, Lannis was employed by Reeves Brothers and Long Mile Rubber Company. He was a member of...