All Obituaries

Mr. Bobby Joe Smith, 85, of Pauline, SC, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born October 12, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Arthur Lewis Smith and Nellie Kate Batson Smith.  He was married for 58 years to the love of his life, Yvonne Farmer Smith. He was a graduate of Pauline High School and retired from MEMC Electronics.  Mr. Smith was a veteran of the US Navy. He was an active member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday...

            Mrs. Brenda Knox Little, age 79, wife of 51 years to William Roy Little of 1046 Jonesville-Lockhart Hwy., Union, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home.             Mrs. Little was born in Union, May 14, 1941, a daughter of the late William “Bill” Knox and Daisey Murphy Gregory and husband Ralph. She was a graduate of Union High School and co-owner...

William A. “Buddy” Peay, 94, of White Oak at North Grove, Spartanburg and formerly of Jonesville passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.             Mr. Peay was born on May 18, 1926 to John B and Celeste Caston Peay in Winnsboro, SC. He was raised in Pageland, SC and graduated from Pageland High School and from Clemson College with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education. He served four years in the US Air Force...

Mrs. Elaine Brewington Smith, age 72 wife of Robert L. “Bob” Smith, of 600 Bailey Rd., Union, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born November 27, 1947 in Buffalo, a daughter of the late James Forrest “Black Cat” Brewington and Ethel Loumandy Haney Brewington.  She was a graduate of Union High School and retired from Oakmont Nursing Home as Housekeeping Supervisor.  Mrs. Smith was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  She...

Mrs. Myrtle Bailey Littlejohn, age 89, of 136 Southwood Dr., Union, widow of Clifford Littlejohn, Sr. passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Littlejohn was born September 18, 1930 in Union, a daughter of the late Brookes Bailey and Ettie Belue Bailey.  She was a retired textile worker.  Mrs. Littlejohn was a member of Buffalo United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Brenda Littlejohn of Buffalo; three sisters, Frances Vaughan and husband Don of...

Mrs. Helen Knox Puckett, age 88, of 3566 Buffalo West Springs Hwy., widow of James Edward Puckett, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Puckett was born February 5, 1932 in Union, a daughter of the late Edgar Black Knox and Lillie Garner Knox.  She was a retired textile worker, having worked at both Union and Buffalo Mills.  Mrs. Puckett attended Full Gospel Tabernacle of God. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Norwood of Clinton; two...

Mr. Cecil James Billings, age 77, husband of Brenda Lawson Billings, of 1873 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Pauline, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home. Mr. Billings was born October 15, 1942 in Spartanburg, a son of the late James T. Billings and Leeada West Billings.  He was a 1962 graduate of Woodruff High School and retired from Spartanburg Steel Products Company.  Mr. Billings was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the HHC 2nd Battalion 32nd Infantry and was...

            Mr. Broadus Lamar Wilburn, age 80, husband of Linda Carol Revis Wilburn of 125 Pasture Dr., Union, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home.             Mr. Wilburn was born in Union, August 3, 1939, a son of the late Clarence Lamar Wilburn and Grace Brannon Wilburn. He retired from Milliken and Co., Gillespie Plant and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wilburn was a...

            Mrs. Vickie Gail Thompson Turner, age 61, of 230 Harris St., Jonesville, widow of James Turner, Sr., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.             Mrs. Turner was born in Spartanburg, January 2, 1959, a daughter of the late Carl and Rozelle Fowler Thompson. She attended Spartanburg High School and was a...

Mr. Joe Oliver Plemons, age 81, husband of Joyce Brewington Plemons of 140 Dana Tara Lane, Buffalo, SC, passed away Monday July 20, 2020 at Union Medical Center. Mr. Plemons was born June 30, 1939 a son of the late Alva Alonzo Plemons and the late Aileen Guyton Plemons. Mr. Plemons worked at Carlisle Finishing for 36 ½ years as head electrician and retired from Cross Anchor Correctional Institute. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was honored as Veteran of the Year in 2010....