Obituaries

Aug 20, 2021

Jane Mason Fortner, 88, died August 20, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC.  She was born April 13, 1933, in Cleveland County, NC, a daughter of the late Ella Sue Roberts Mason and was married to the late Luther McDaniel Fortner.

Jane was a member of Fairforest Baptist Church and the Milbra Higgins Sunday...

Aug 19, 2021

Henry Blake Vaughn, 56, husband of Robin Rhodes Vaughn, passed away August 19, 2021, at his home.

Mr. Vaughn was born May 27, 1965, a son of Rachel Rebecca Vaughn and the late James Robert Vaughn.  He was a wedding DJ and attended The Church at the Mill.

Survivors include his wife, and mother, and...

Aug 18, 2021

Willard “Butch” Eugene Simmons, 75, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 14, 1945 in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Marvel Dean Simmons and Mary Sue Huskey Wright.

Butch was a retired truck driver for Metromont Concrete for 18 years. He was a member of Southport Church....

Aug 18, 2021

Johnny E. Moody, Sr. 65, of Chesnee, SC died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 20, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Walter and Mabel Petty Moody.

Johnny was retired from Exopack LLC.

Survivors include his wife of six years, Diana Barnes Moody, his daughters, Brandy...

Aug 18, 2021

Blanche Gilbert, 81, of Cowpens, SC died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 31, 1939 in Clifton, SC she was the daughter of the late Donald Sylvester and Ruby Mae Johnson Fowler. She was the widow of James Ferrell Gilbert.  She was the sister in through Christ to Porky Holt.

Blanche was...

Aug 18, 2021

Marie Sanford Farmer, 73, of Enoree, SC passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home. Born September 7, 1947 in Union County, SC she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Annie Pearl Tucker Sanford.

Marie was a member of the first graduating class at Dorman High School in 1965. Before...

Aug 17, 2021

Victoria K. Lanier, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 12, 1935 in Gaffney, SC she was the daughter of the late Elbert Boone and Clara Turner Kirby and the widow of Jodean Lanier.

Vicki was retired from Bell South after 35 years of service. She was...

Aug 17, 2021

Timothy Robert Waters, 58 of Roebuck, SC died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 19, 1962 in Landrum, SC, he was the son of the late Larry Robert Waters and Katie Belue Jones.

Tim was the former owner of Tim Homeworks. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt deer and turkey...

Aug 16, 2021

Frank M. Bagwell, Jr., 62, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, August 16, 2021 at Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg. Born February 22, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Helen Mason and Frank Matthew Bagwell Sr. and the widower of Debra Byars Bagwell.

In his younger years, Frank volunteered with Hilltop Fire Department. He...

Aug 15, 2021

Gayle Wooten Wade, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on August 15, 2021. She was born July 20, 1935, in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of late William Guy and Ophelia Hicks Wooten, and was the widow of Edward Thomas Wade Harris.

An active professional musician for her entire life, she was involved with...

Aug 15, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Metz, 69, of Chesnee, SC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus. Born February 14, 1952 in Boiling Springs, SC, he was the loving husband of Wanda Williams Metz for 46 years. He was the son of the late Jeff Kinard and Edith...

Aug 13, 2021

Wallace Mitchell Mathis, Jr., 77, of Boiling Springs, SC died Friday, August 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus. Born December 20, 1943 in Converse, SC, he was the son of Eloise Seay Mathis of Cowpens, SC and the late Wallace Mitchell Mathis, Sr.

A US Army Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Mathis was formerly employed...

Aug 13, 2021

Laura E. Deal, 57, of Cowpens, SC passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Born August 11, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gerry Lee Deal.

Laura resided in Cowpens, SC, in a Charles Lea Center group home. She was a graduate of the Charles Lea Center in 1985 and was employed by...

Aug 13, 2021

Stephen George Hill, 78, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home. Born February 7, 1943 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late George Miller and Frances Bouknight Hill.

Mr. Hill served with the National Guard and was a graduate of Clemson College, now named Clemson University. Stephen was retired co-owner...

Aug 13, 2021

Patrick “Pat” Judson Sullivan, 73, of Pacolet, SC, died Friday, August 13, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 5, 1948 in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late James Carroll and Mamie Louise Martin Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan was a US Air Force veteran and he attended Spartanburg Community College. Patrick was employed with Weavetec Inc....

Aug 12, 2021

James Thomas Hyatt, (US Army, Ret. Chaplain Major) 92, of Greenville, SC died Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born October 9, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas and Clara Watson Hyatt, Jim is survived by his wife Jodie Aarons Hyatt.

Mr. Hyatt earned his Bachelor’s of Art degree from Bob Jones...

Aug 12, 2021

Rebecca Crow Sykes, 69, wife of Michael Lynn Sykes, died August 12, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  Becky was born on June 9, 1952 in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Jack Patillo and Reba West Crow.

Becky was a teacher at Wellford Elementary School for 28 years and also served as a teacher’s assistant at...

Aug 12, 2021

Anita Gail Maxwell Tate, 74, of 283 Ferndale Drive, Boiling Springs, is now in the presence of her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Born in Inman, to the late Howard Lee and Miriam Metcalf Maxwell, she has called the upstate her home for the past 50 years.  Though she is now gone, she will forever remain in the...

Aug 10, 2021

On August 10, 2021, Stephen Bernard Cannon, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on January 21, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the late John Richardson Cannon and Betty Humphries Cannon. Steve attended Spartanburg High School, graduating in 1972. He continued his education...

Aug 10, 2021

E. Harlon Campbell, 89, died August 10, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  Born February 18, 1932, in Greenville, SC.  Mr. Campbell was the son of the late Thomas Earl “Jack” and Ruth Farmer Campbell.  He was a retired Inspector for the State of South Carolina – LLR Division.  Harlon was a member of Wesminister Presbyterian Church, American Legion...