Obituaries
Georgeann Wanda Bell
Aug 4, 2026
Mrs. Georgeann Wanda Johns Bell, age 68, of 180 Crocker’s Campground Rd., Union, formally of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at home.
Georgeann was born January 13, 1958, to the late George Albert Johns and Verna Hutchko Johns in Long Branch, NJ. She grew up in Oceanport, NJ.
Besides her parents, Georgeann was...
Grady O'Neal McDade
Aug 4, 2026
Mr. Grady O’Neal “Neal” McDade, age 83, husband of Joyce Trammel McDade, of 234 Harwood Heights, Union, passed away, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. McDade was born on September 13, 1942, in Union, a son of the late Oliver McDade and Mildred Melton McDade. He was a graduate of Union High School and was...
Dennis Dale Willard, Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
Mr. Dennis Dale Willard, Jr. age 38, of 3530 Furman Fendley Hwy., Jonesville, husband of Ivey Carter Willard gained his wings, Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Dale was born September 1, 1987, in Spartanburg, a son of Tammy Rogers Willard and the late Dennis Dale Willard, Sr. He was a member of UCHS graduating class of 2005. Dale was a member of...
Carolyn Cook Alexander
Aug 2, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Cook Alexander, age 99, formerly of 107 Churchill Street, Union, passed away, Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Eden Terrace Senior Living in Spartanburg.
Mrs. Alexander was born September 7, 1926, to parents James Rosemond Cook and Nelle Cooksey Cook in Gaffney, SC. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School and earned a degree in Childhood Education from Limestone...
Ida Leoma Hicks
Jul 28, 2026
Mrs. Ida Leoma Hicks, age 88, of 315 South 6th St., Lockhart, widow of Frank Hicks, passed away, July 28 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Hicks was born July 18, 1938, in Union, a daughter of the late Dave Moore and Zettie Mae Sanders Paris. She had retired from Conso, where she worked as a seamstress. Mrs. Hicks loved to cook,...
Carrol Hampton Alexander, Sr.
Jul 27, 2026
Mr. Carrol Hampton Alexander, Sr., age 86, husband of Brenda Sims Alexander, of 123 Peay Ave., Union, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Alexander was born on August 24, 1939, in Union, a son of the late Wallace T. Alexander and Jesse Fowler Alexander. He was a graduate of Union High School and...
Ronald Nathan Fleming
Jul 23, 2026
The Honorable Ronald N. Fleming, age 62, of 298 Karben Rd., Pauline, passed away, Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Mr. Fleming was born December 2, 1963, in Union, SC, and was a son of the late Buddy Fleming and Mary Fleming. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School and has served as an Administrative Law Judge with...
Dorothy M. Millwood
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Martin Millwood, age 86, widow of William W. Millwood of Chester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.
Mrs. Millwood was born in Union, January 1, 1940, a daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille Greene Martin. She retired from Milliken Co., Lockhart Plant after...
Richard Wayne Davis
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. Richard Wayne Davis, age 68, of 1241 Mudbridge Rd., Buffalo, widower of Rhonda McCutcheon Davis, passed away, July 22, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Davis was born July 8, 1958, in Union, a son of the late Lewis Davis and Betty Hawkins Davis. He attended Union High School. Mr. Davis retired from Global Felt Company and had previously...
Alexander Freeman, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. Alexander “Buddy” Freeman, Jr., age 88, widower of Joyce Lawson Freeman, formerly of Lakeview Heights, Union, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Woodruff Manor.
Mr. Freeman was born in Union, August 10, 1937, a son of the late Alexander Freeman, Sr. and Sue Lea Freeman. He attended Union High School and retired from Milliken and Co., Monarch Plant. Mr....
Lois M. Scott
Jul 21, 2026
Mrs. Lois Mull Scott, age 94, widow of Boyd Ray Scott, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Mrs. Scott was born in Whitmire, September 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cynthia Branch Mull. She was a graduate of Union High School and had retired from Ace Sweater in Union. Mrs. Scott was a...
Richard E. Henderson
Jul 20, 2026
Mr. Richard Eugene Henderson age 67, husband of Wendy Gibson Henderson of 735 Bob Adams Rd., Union, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Henderson was born in Union, April 8, 1959, a son of the late Robert K. Henderson and Doris Laxton Henderson. He was the retired owner of Henderson Plumbing and was a member of Fairview...
Dennis Wayne Roark
Jul 18, 2026
Mr. Dennis Wayne Roark, age 72, husband of Trina Roark, of 1555 Kelly Rd., Union, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Union Medical Center.
Mr. Roark was born February 27, 1954, in Union, the son of the late Brady Roark and Rachel Harris Roark. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School and Nashville Auto and Diesel College. Dennis was...
Vanda Bragg Wade
Jul 17, 2026
Mrs. Vanda Bragg Wade, age 72, wife of Roger Wade of 907 Old Buncombe Road, Union, SC went to be with the Lord Friday, July 17, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Wade was born in Clinton, SC, May 19, 1954, the daughter of the late Johnie E. Bragg and Mildred Griffin Bragg. She retired as an Activities Director with nursing homes...
Robert Warren Pettit
Jul 17, 2026
Mr. Robert Warren “Killer” Pettit, age 65, of 49 Loop, Union, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Restorative Care Hospital.
Mr. Pettit was born in Union, February 4, 1961, a son of the late Frank and Betty Jo Laxton Pettit. He was a graduate of Union High School and had retired from Piedmont Concrete. Mr. Pettit had also...
Belva Louise Sanders
Jul 16, 2026
Belva Louise Gregory Sanders lived with two great loves at the center of her life: her love for Jesus Christ and her love for her family. Those who knew her also remember the music, laughter, hospitality, gratitude, and contentment that marked her life.
Louise, 85, of Jonesville, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2026. She was...
Johnny Earl Blackwood
Jul 15, 2026
Mr. Johnny Earl Blackwood, 81 of Union, SC began his eternal vacation with his Savior on July 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Peggy Ledford Blackwood and known as Sparkie to her. Mr. Blackwood was born in Shelby, NC to the late Carl Cleveland Blackwood and the late Bertha Mae Lavender Blackwood. He was a beloved...
Wiliam Scott Bennett
Jul 14, 2026
Mr. William Scott Bennett, age 52, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Gaffney.
Scott was born in Spartanburg, January 27, 1974, the son of Steve R. Bennett and the late Glenda Rochester Bennett. He was a Respiratory Therapist and a Firefighter. Scott picked occupations that allowed him to help people because he loved helping others. He was...
Joyce Ann Crocker
Jul 11, 2026
Joyce Ann Crocker, 89, of Lockhart, South Carolina, passed away on July 11 at Mary Black Hospital. Born on August 17, 1936, she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jim. Together they built a loving home, raised a family, and created a lifetime of cherished memories.
Joyce found happiness in the simple things in life. She enjoyed...
Shirley Lee Lancaster
Jul 10, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Jean Lee Lancaster, age 88, widow of Merchel Wayne Lancaster of Jonesville, SC went to be with the Lord Friday, July 10, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Lancaster was born in Union, January 6, 1938, the daughter of the late J.K. Lee and Ruth Mathews Lee. She was a caregiver and a member of West Springs Baptist...
