Clayton Dutton Jr.
May 6, 2025
Clayton Dutton Jr., 83 of Chesnee, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of the late Patricia Walker Dutton, and the son of the late Clayton Dutton Sr., and Annie Mae Chapman Dutton.
Clayton was born February 9, 1942, in Spartanburg County. He retired from Southern Railway after 32 years...
Jesse Dowless Robbins
Apr 3, 2025
Jesse Dowless Robbins, 74, of Chesnee, South Carolina went home to be with the LORD on April 3rd, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was the husband and best friend of his loving wife, Sherry Lynn Cutcher Robbins and the son of the late Clifton Jesse Robbins and Mary Edmundson Robbins.
Jesse was born June 3, 1950, in Asheville, NC....
David Curtis Baughn
May 6, 2025
David Curtis Baughn, 95, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
David was born in Manville, Wyoming, the son of the late James Curtis Baughn and the late Marian Porter. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children: Maxine Hakalo Baughn; also, his late wife: Marguerite Jones Baughn; a sister:...
Chief Warrant Officer 3, Louis Gene Peyton
May 6, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Louis Gene Peyton, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Thursday, November 9, 1939, Louis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a proud veteran who served his country with honor and distinction in the...
Frances Weldon Hines
May 6, 2025
Frances Weldon Hines, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC. Born on Thursday, July 30, 1925, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. Weldon and Edna Anderson Weldon.
Frances graduated as an Honor Graduate from Spartanburg High School, “Class of 1942,” and furthered her studies at Cecil's Business College.
She...
Margorie Ann Watson
May 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margorie Ann Watson, who left this world peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, from her home in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Born and raised in Clifton, South Carolina, Margie learned the value of family and friendship from a young age, dedicating her life to those she loved. She shared a devoted marriage with her...
Sheila Collins Ingle
May 5, 2025
Sheila Collins Ingle, 77, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 22, 1948, in Charleston, SC, Sheila was the daughter of the late Samuel Moore Collins and Evelyn Cox Collins. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Crittenden Collins.
Sheila is survived by her beloved husband, John...
William "Bill" H. Burrell
May 3, 2025
William “Bill” Hiram Burrell, 87, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Born in Spartanburg, Bill was the beloved son of the late Ralph Burrell and Alma Baker Burrell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Florence Burrell, and his sisters Brenda Harle and Evelyn Cantrell.
Bill is survived by his sisters Hazel...
Steve Thomas McQueeney
May 3, 2025
Steve Thomas McQueeney, 57, of Cowpens, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Ruth Ann Parker McQueeney and the son of the late James Thomas Patrick McQueeney and Brenda Lowe Frady, and the stepson of the late Wayne Lynch Frady. He was a retired...
Daniel Webster Gardner
May 2, 2025
Daniel Webster Gardner, 81, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House.
Daniel was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of the late Billy Raines Gardner and the late Ruby Correll Gilbert Gardner. He was also preceded in death by his sister: Sylvia Greer.
Daniel was a man of faith and a graduate...
Judy Pless Kennedy
May 1, 2025
Judy McGaha Pless-Kennedy, 72, of Pacolet, South Carolina, went home to the arms of Jesus, passing peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 1, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, Granna and woman of God, her life was a testament to love, service, and commitment to others.
Born and raised in Pacolet Mills, she was the daughter of the late Harry...
Evelyn Destaffno Ballard
Apr 28, 2025
On Monday April 28 Evelyn (Eve) Destaffno Ballard, loving sister, aunt, and friend passed on to the next life she passionately believed in. Evelyn was born on September 8, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC to Arthur and Carrie Ballard. She honed her future administrative skills bossing around four older brothers and doting on her younger brother and sister.
A passionate learner, Evelyn...
Donna Louise Cushman
Apr 26, 2025
Donna Louise Cushman,68, of Inman, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by those who loved her. She was the wife of the late Randall Marvin Cushman, and the daughter of Sallie Lawter Lindsey and the late Donald Emmett Lindsey.
Donna was a woman of fierce devotion- her love for her children...
Melvin J. Rowland
Apr 25, 2025
Melvin J. Rowland, 78, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Melvin was born on June 28, 1946, in Pickens, South Carolina, to the late Elsie Pauline Cannon and Harry Rowland. He was the youngest son of thirteen children. He is survived by his wife, Judy Rowland, and his sisters Betty, Irene, and Nancy. He was...
Russell Todd Davis
Apr 25, 2025
Russell Todd Davis, 56, beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Todd was a proud graduate of Byrnes High School, where he developed a lifelong love for sports and teamwork. A passionate fan of Clemson football, he attended many games and cherished cheering on the Tigers with friends and family. His warm...
Barbara Ann Williams
Apr 25, 2025
Barbara Ann Williams, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lyman, South Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on September 6, 1934, in Appomattox, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Louise Jamerson Ashley.
Barbara's career as a homemaker was devoted entirely to raising her children, and she was regarded as the best mom...
David Heatherly
Apr 22, 2025
George David Heatherly of Spartanburg died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. David was born in Miami, FL on September 4, 1946, to the late William Vance Heatherly and Norma Lucille Keeter Heatherly. He married his soulmate, Rita Harrington, on August 25, 1978, and theirs was a sacred union for 47 years.
David attended...
Mary Kay Keenan
Apr 21, 2025
Mary Kathryn Stewart Keenan, 80, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, of acute myeloid leukemia.
Mary Kay was born November 29, 1944, to the late Perry Richard and the late Rachel Kennedy Stewart in Dixon, Illinois. Raised by her mother & maternal grandparents, Mary Kay graduated from Dixon High School and Purdue University. While at Purdue, she spent her junior year...
Rev. James Michael "Mike" Hensley
Apr 21, 2025
James Michael (Mike) Hensley, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on April 21, 2025. Born on August 18, 1949, to Marshall and Inez Hensley of Lyman, he was a devoted husband of 52 years to Katherine Daves Hensley and a loving father to his three children.
Mike earned many credentials: gaining degrees from Gardner-Webb University in 1972, Southeastern Seminary in 1975,...
Peter John Copses
Apr 18, 2025
Peter John Copses
(Panayiotis Kopsiaftis)
Pano Copses passed away peacefully at his home on April 18th, 2025.
Pano was born on July 15th, 1928, in Karyes, Greece, a small village near Sparta. He was the son of Ioannis Kopsiaftis and Trissoula Kerhoulas, and the first boy of his six siblings. His family knew its share of tragedy, living through the German occupation of...
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