Obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and pastor, Gerald L. Keown passed away in the morning hours of December 14, 2021, at the age of 75.

Born in Anniston, Alabama, to Reverend Harlice and Mildred Keown, Gerald showed an academic flair at an early age. He graduated from T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, Alabama, and set his...

Dec 14, 2021

Janice Linda Wright Gregory, 80, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. Born July 5, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Otis and Ida Mae Absher Wright and the wife of the late William J. Gregory.

Janice was the kind of mother that everyone would want to...

Dec 14, 2021

Roy Everett Cook, 95, of Pacolet, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home.  Roy was born in Cherokee County on August 30, 1926; a son of the late Harshall Smith and Edna Parker Cook.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Turner Cook.

Roy was the last surviving member of...

Dec 13, 2021

Donna Stephens Coleman, 77, died peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Born October 27, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Earl and Pearl Conner Stephens. A native of Spartanburg, SC and resident of Clinton, SC for over 45 years.

Donna was a proud Spartanburg High School...

Dec 13, 2021

Sheila Mathis Morgan, 59, passed away November 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Edward and Betty Iris Brannon Mathis. Her high school sweetheart and husband of 40 years, James Gary Morgan, 59, passed away December 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born August...

Dec 13, 2021

Thomas Anthony Haithcock, 60, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, December 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 13, 1961 in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of Melvin Silas Whitley and Lois Haithcock Bradford.

Tony was employed with RR Donnelly Corp. for 32 years. He loved to travel and loved his family and gardening.

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Dec 12, 2021

Randy Dale Harmon, 59, of Pacolet, SC died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 20, 1962 in Union, SC, he was the son of Rita Frances Laxton Mason and the late Carroll Dean Harmon.

Randy worked for Kohler Plant for 25 years and then worked for the Gestamp Plant for the last four...

Dec 11, 2021

James Vernon Atkinson, Jr., 78, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born April 22, 1943 in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of the late James Vernon Atkinson, Sr. and Irene Newton Atkinson.

Vernon was a graduate of Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina Columbia. A US Navy veteran, Mr. Atkinson was...

Dec 11, 2021

Diane Holden King, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Saturday evening, December 11, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. She was born February 3, 1946 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Holden and Ethel Naomi O’Dell Holden.

Diane was a 1964 graduate of Spartanburg High School, graduated from Spartanburg...

Dec 11, 2021

Kenneth E. Cash, 77, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at White Oak Estates. Born July 1, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late George Henry and Leanna Coates Cash and was the husband of the late Janice Nichols Cash.

Kenneth was a retired transportation driver from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center...

Dec 10, 2021

Matthew Donald Strickland passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1972 in Spartanburg.

Mr. Strickland was the Media Specialist at Jesse Bobo Elementary School.

Mr. Strickland is survived by his parents, William Donald and Dianne Casey Strickland, his brother, Adam and wife, Genevieve, and nephews Henry and Walter.

Dec 10, 2021

Elizabeth Elaine Jones Smoak of Foley, Alabama died Friday, December 10, 2021 at South Baldwin Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, J. H. and Della Jones, her brother, Marvin Jones, and nephew, Tim Jones.

Born August 27, 1936, she was a graduate of Spartanburg High School,...