Obituaries
Terry Dean Lee, III
Jun 21, 2026
Trae Lee, infant son of Summer Hogan and T.J. Lee, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in Greenville.
Trae was born on February 14, 2026, in Spartanburg. Trae was deeply loved and will forever be cherished by his family.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Terry Lee and wife, Rentia, of...
Robert David Eaves
Jun 18, 2026
Mr. Robert David Eaves, age 74, widower of Harriet Hutcherson Eaves, of 221 Burgess Road, Jonesville, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Mr. Eaves was born March 8, 1952, in Union, SC, the son of the late Lee Eaves and Sarah Gregory Eaves. He was a graduate of Union High School and Spartanburg Tech. David was a member of Oakbrook Baptist...
Ernest Zellon Simmons
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Ernest Zellon Simmons better known to many as “Ernie” or “Buddy”, age 84, husband of Pauline Birchfield Simmons, passed away June 17, 2026.
Ernie was born March 7, 1942, in Sumter SC, the son of the late Emory Zellon Simmons and Eloise Langston Simmons. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter. Ernie was of the...
Patsy Jane Middlebrooks Austin
Jun 16, 2026
Jane Austin age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born in Union, SC she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Lois Rhymer Middlebrooks. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, James E. Austin and an infant son, Richard Tyler, a sister, Joyce Vanderford and brother-in-law, Charles...
Donna McMurtury Norton
Jun 13, 2026
Mrs. Donna McMurtury Norton, age 58, of 1773 Old Newberry Hwy., Whitmire, SC, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Mrs. Norton was born October 30, 1967, in Newberry, SC, a daughter of the late Alvin Lawrence McMurtury, Sr. and Willie Jones McMurtury. She was a member of Healing Springs Baptist Church, and her loves were gardening and cooking.
Mrs. Norton is survived...
Amy Quinn Sumner
Jun 13, 2026
Mrs. Amy Quinn Sumner, age 55, wife of Donnie Sumner, of 103 Fairmont St., Union, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Mrs. Sumner was born September 26, 1970, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Roy Junie Quinn and Emily Mullinax Quinn. She was a graduate of Union High School and received an Associates Degree from USC Union. Mrs. Sumner...
Claude Thomas "Tommy" Hart, Jr.
Jun 12, 2026
Mr. Claude Thomas “Tommy” Hart, Jr., age 59, of Union, passed away June 12, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center surrounded by his family following an extended illness.
Born in Union, November 15, 1966, Tommy was a son of Claude Thomas “C.T.” Hart, Sr. and Susan Puckett Hart of Union. He was a 1985 graduate of Union High School and a graduate...
Thomas H. Ivey
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Thomas Hampton Ivey, age 79, husband of Rita Ivey of Jonesville, passed away June 11, 2026.
Tommy was born in Union, March 25, 1947, a son of the late Elmos and Ada Ivey and was a graduate of Jonesville High School. He lived a life of dedication, courage, and service to his community, state, and country.
Tommy was a respected firefighter...
Amanda Bevis
Jun 11, 2026
Amanda Bevis, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She had recently celebrated her 50th birthday on June 9.
The defining characteristic of Amanda’s life was her unwavering love for Jesus Christ. She walked faithfully with the Lord, and everyone who knew...
Devon Lee Smith
Jun 10, 2026
Devon Lee Smith, age 27, 103 Banny St., Union, passed away, June 10, 2026.
Devon was born in Spartanburg on August 24, 1998, a son of Bridgit Smith Jennings and the late Chris Jennings. He was employed with Enlightened Home Care. Devon left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him through his dedication, determination, and deep love for his family....
Sarah Elaine Webster
Jun 10, 2026
Sarah Elaine Wycoff Webster, 56, of 165 Lover’s Lane Road, Gaffney, SC 29340, wife of Christopher Webster, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Frances Wycoff. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family, purses, dancing, her dog...
Jean B. Burnsed
Jun 10, 2026
Mrs. Jean Boling Burnsed, age 97, widow of Horace Brooks Burnsed, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Mrs. Burnsed was born Union, January 1, 1929, a daughter of the late William Claude Boling and Ethel Lowe Boling. She was a graduate of Union High School where she was a cheerleader and poet for the Senior class. Her employers through the years...
Patricia Ann Robinson Harmon
Jun 10, 2026
Patricia Ann Robinson Harmon, widow of Arthur C. Harmon, born May 19, 1941, passed away peacefully, June 10, 2026, at home, leaving behind a legacy of profound kindness, generosity, and unconditional love. She was the daughter of the late Lewis “Diamond” Robinson and Loree James Robinson. She was predeceased by a brother Lewis Jr., and a sister, Jeanette Johnson.
Ann was...
Ann Adair O'Shields
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Ann Adair O’Shields, age 74, wife of Lewis O’Shields of 814 Webber Lake Rd., Union, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Mrs. O’Shields was born in Spartanburg May 13, 1952, a daughter of the late Willis and Mildred Varner Adair. She was a graduate of Dorman High School and had retired from CPE Industries....
Barbara Jean Lillard
Jun 6, 2026
Ms. Barbara Jean “B.J.” Harris Lillard, age 51 of Proctor Rd., Jonesville, was welcomed into the arms of her loving mother and aunts in heaven, Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Ms. Lillard was born in Union, March 26, 1975, a daughter of James “Stan” Harris of Union and the late Sandy Finney Harris. She was a 1993 graduate of Jonesville High School...
Alexandra Megan Glass
Jun 5, 2026
Ms. Alexandra Megan Glass, age 36, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home.
Alliee was born on April 9,1990 in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of Sherry Burkholder Furr and Brian Keith Glass.
She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and received certifications as a Phlebotomist and a Dialysis Assistant after finishing studies at ECPI. Alliee attended Joshua Generation Church...
Donald Edward Bryson
Jun 5, 2026
Mr. Donald Edward Bryson, age 72, husband of Frances Ford Bryson, of Toney Road, Union, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Bryson was born on December 10, 1953, in Union, SC, a son of the late James Lefty Bryson and Jenny Robertson Bryson. He retired from Torrington/Timken as a machinist. Mr. Bryson was a member of New...
John Paul Krokenberger, Jr.
Jun 4, 2026
Mr. John Paul Krokenberger, Jr., age 62, husband of Renee Salomone Krokenberger, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home in Jonesville.
Mr. Krokenberger was born on December 6, 1963 in Chester, PA, a son of the late John Paul “Jack” Krokenberger and Ethel Wood Krokenberger. He was self employed in the construction industry and was a former member of...
Shirley Inman Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Inman Smith, age 82, formerly of Union, widow of Harvey Smith, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Union, February 3, 1944, a daughter of the late Frank and Guynelle Johns Inman. She was a graduate of Union High School and was formerly employed with Milliken and Co., Monarch Plant. Mrs....
Matthew David Arnold
Jun 1, 2026
Matthew David Arnold, age 45 of 1932 Whitmire Hwy., Union, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Union Medical Center.
Matthew was born in Spartanburg, September 30, 1980, a son of Mary Estes Arnold and the late David M. Arnold. He attended Union High School and was formerly employed in the textile industry. Matthew loved sports and was an outstanding baseball...
