Jimmy Baron Henson
Feb 10, 2026
The Honorable Jimmy Baron Henson, a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, was born on July 6, 1951, to the late Rev. James Edger Henson and Dorothy Louise Henson. After a long illness, Mr. Henson peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior.
Mr. Henson was a distinguished alumnus of Limestone College, The Palmetto Military Academy, and several other military institutions. He...
James Ray Bryson
Feb 10, 2026
James Ray Bryson, 91, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Inman, South Carolina, with his family by his side. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Highlands, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Ray and Alice Amelia Wright Bryson.
His impressive career spanned decades as a long-haul truck driver, retiring from Ryder Transportation and Ford...
Hollis Gene Brock, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Hollis Gene Brock Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Hollis was a hardworking and skilled electrician who dedicated many years to the construction industry.
He is survived by his two cherished daughters: Dayna Brock and her fiancé, Joshua Williams and Geena Hernandez and her husband, Javier; granddaughter, Estella Hernandez; he also leaves behind...
Judy Anne Bailey
Feb 8, 2026
Judy Anne Bailey of Cowpens, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence at the age of 73.
Judy was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. The daughter of the late John Henry Wyatt and the late Tessie Mae Helton Wyatt. Judy was also preceded in death by her husband: Tracey Neil Bailey. She was a cosmetologist and...
Jacqueline Irene Leake Utter
Feb 8, 2026
Jacqueline Irene Leake Utter, 81, of Roebuck, SC peacefully passed away on February 8, 2026. Born on January 17, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Leake.
A long-time member of River Hills Baptist Church, Jacqueline found joy in her church community, especially within her Sunday School class, the "Willing Workers." Her commitment to...
Shirley Ann Anderson
Feb 7, 2026
Shirley Ann Anderson, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, was born June 15, 1935 in Sumter, South Carolina. She was raised by her late grandmother, Florence Turner, and her late aunt, Corrie Holland. She was a graduate of Sumter High School, Class of 1954.
On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Anderson, and together they shared 67 years...
Rodney Wayne Gardner
Feb 7, 2026
Rodney Gardner, 57, was born on March 17, 1968. He was the husband of his beautiful wife Lesa Berry Gardner for 38 years. He was the beloved son of Roy and Pam Gardner, the brother of Chad Gardner (Lindsay), the father of Cassie Burts (Robert) and Cole Gardner (Bri). He is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He...
Robert Charles Lawter
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Charles Lawter, 63, of Inman, South Carolina passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Robert was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Malcolm Charles Lawter and the late Alma Juanita Ward Lawter. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Malcolm Charles Lawter Jr.
Robert was a transportation driver with Spartanburg School District 2....
Robert "Bud" Reid Duncan
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Reid “Bud” Duncan, 72, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born and raised in Greenville County.
Bud proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was stationed aboard the USS America. Following his military service, Bud worked for many years...
Alvin "Ray" Culbreth
Feb 5, 2026
Alvin "Ray" Culbreth went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC and was the son of the late Alvin Boyce Culbreth and Elizabeth Hawkins Culbreth.
Ray had retired following a long career as a local cabinetmaker. He enjoyed being a skilled and professional woodworker....
Sandra " Sandy" B. Rogers
Feb 4, 2026
Sandra Brown Rogers, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2026. She was born in Spartanburg, SC to late Joe Ervin Brown and Emma Louise Harvey Brown.
Sandra, known to all as Sandy, a devoted Baptist. She spent many years working as an office manager in the trucking industry. Sandy took pride in her work and in supporting...
Gerald "Wayne" Gilbert
Feb 3, 2026
Gerald “Wayne” Gilbert, a lifelong member of the Converse community, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 18, 1942, in Converse, South Carolina, Wayne was the son of the late James Gilbert and Ruth Fowler Gilbert.
Wayne was a man whose life was deeply anchored in his faith. A devoted member of Converse Baptist...
Patricia Bradford Fowler
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia Bradford Fowler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 87. Born on March 19, 1938, in Greenville, South Carolina, daughter to the late Virgil Arnold Bradford and Agnes Ola Stroud Bradford.
For over 16 years, Patricia dedicated her professional talents as an Administrative Assistant at...
Barbara Lynwood Hendrix
Feb 1, 2026
Barbara Lynnwood Hendrix
October 5, 1929 – February 1, 2026
Barbara Lynnwood (Kennett) Hendrix died peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Summit Hills in Spartanburg, where she had made her home. She was 96.
Known affectionately as "Mud" to her family, Mrs. Hendrix was born in Spartanburg on October 5, 1929, to the late James Oscar Kennett and Sally Hames Kennett. She was...
Ida Faye Boukedes
Jan 31, 2026
Faye Boukedes, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was born on October 10, 1934, and was the daughter of Hershel and Ada McSwain.
As told by her children, Faye was the matriarch of the family, living 29 years past the love of her life, Jimmy. They met while...
Dennis Wayne Sisk
Jan 30, 2026
Dennis Wayne Sisk, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026, in Spartanburg, his lifelong home. Born on August 11, 1948, in Spartanburg, he was the son to the late Isaac C. Sisk and Frances Evans Sisk.
Dennis's career as an Aerospace Technician followed a distinguished military service. He served honorably in the United States Navy...
Evelyn Lynette Tolbert
Jan 30, 2026
Evelyn Lynette Tolbert, 77, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Known lovingly as Lynette, she was born in Athens, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late Darrell Mattox and Helen Rautenburg Mattox. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, James Daniel Tolbert.
Lynette retired after 35 years of dedicated service as a...
Nancy Marie Pace
Jan 30, 2026
Nancy Marie Pace, 67, peacefully departed this life on January 30, 2026, at her home in Pacolet, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 9, 1958, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frances Thornton Brown and stepfather, Paul Brown, Jr.
As a proud member of the last graduating class of Pacolet High School, Nancy cherished...
Barbara Maynor Coggins
Jan 30, 2026
Barbara Maynor Coggins, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was 84 years old. Barbara was born on August 2, 1941, in Gaffney, South Carolina, daughter to the late Dean Huey and Sarah Lee Maynor.
For over 50 years, Barbara owned and operated Barbara's Beauty Box in Spartanburg, creating a welcoming space for friends and clients...
Joyce Cook Clardy
Jan 30, 2026
Joyce Cook Clardy, born on August 27, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, she was 88 years old. Joyce is the daughter of the late Howard G. Cook and Olive S. Cook Fowler, and stepdaughter to the late Joseph Fowler.
Joyce was a graduate of Fairforest High School. She built her career as a Shipping...
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