Jan 22, 2025

Mr. Charles William "Bobby" Clayton, Sr., age 81, of Jonesville, South Carolina, passed away on January 22, 2025.  He was born May 2, 1943, in Woodruff, to the late Lester Lee Clayton and Helen Ford Clayton.  "Bobby" as he was affectionately known by his friends, was self-employed as a contractor for many years.  He was a lifetime member of...

Jan 19, 2025

Mrs. Joan Marie Sherbert Smith, 86, of Buffalo, South Carolina, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Caleb and Lillian Elizabeth Sherbert, also of Buffalo. Joan was employed with United Merchants, Buffalo Plant, for over 30 years until the plant closed in 1995. She was also employed with Union County School District...

Jan 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Albert Byrd "Mac" McNeace, Jr., beloved husband, father, and "Pops," who left us peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on September 11, 1956, Mac lived a life full of love, adventure, and a commitment to those who mattered most to him.

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Jan 13, 2025

Mr. James Larry Parris, age 76, of 151 Pine Creek Dr., Spartanburg, widower of Nancy Bright Parris, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Parris was born March 29, 1948 in Cherokee County, SC, a son of the late Junior Parris and Thelma Pack Parris.  He was a retired construction worker.  Mr. Parris was...

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Betty Ruth Waldrop Atkinson, age 92, of 117 Seigler Road, Union, widow of Earle Atkinson, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 13, 2025, at the home of her son.

Mrs. Atkinson was born March 5, 1932, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late George Waldrop and Florine Sherbert Waldrop Gallman.  She was a 1950...

Jan 12, 2025

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours for Mary Ellen (Bennett) Weltman, age 84, of Frazeysburg, Ohio. She died on January 12, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Mary was born on January 22, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Max E. and...

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Brandi Lee Owensby, age 40, wife of William Reeder "Will" Owensby, of Irmo, passed away suddenly on Sunday January 12, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland.

Brandi was born September 16, 1984 in Steuben County, New York  a daughter of Helen Riley (John) of Chesapeake,Virginia and Mike Gettings (Tina) of Prattsburgh, NY.  She was a graduate of...

Jan 9, 2025

In loving memory of George Everett Crafts, III. Everett, a kindhearted and honorable man who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84. Born on June 4, 1940 in Savannah, GA, he was the epitome of decency, loyalty, and selflessness.

A devoted husband to Glenda, for 64 years,...

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Dennis Harold Farr, husband of Alice "Vicki" Farr, of 664 Philippi Church Road, Union passed away January 8, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Farr was born in Lockhart, SC, October 11, 1954, a son of the late Harold S. Farr and Eunice Taylor Farr.  He was a graduate of Lockhart High School where he loved to...

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Rose B. Howard, widow of Roger Hugh Howard, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Mrs. Howard was born in Albemarle, NC, March 4, 1948 a daughter of the late Loomis Barbee and Mary Azilee Barbee Ashe. She was retired from Milliken Co where she worked in the textile industry.

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Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Debra Knox Mitchum, widow of Steven "Randy" Mitchum, of Union, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Mrs. Mitchum was born in Union, SC, January 5,1958, a daughter of the late Franklin "Yankee" Knox and Connie Puckett Knox. She was a graduate of Union High School and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mrs. Mitchum worked as...

Jan 6, 2025

Mr. Akin Franklin Bentley, age 83, husband of Pat Burgess Bentley of 60 years, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Mr. Bentley was born in Lockhart, August 24, 1941, a son of the late Alfard F. and Lorine Horne Bentley. He was a graduate of Lockhart High School and retired from...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert J. Ivey, 86, of Prosperity, S.C. died January 5, 2025.  He was born in Union, S.C., the son of Joe Ivey and Sallie Mae Stribling Ivey.  Bob graduated from Union High School where he played football, the University of S.C., the FBI National Academy, and the United Kingdom Police Staff College Senior Command Course.

Bob began...

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Mark Timothy Austin, age 62, husband of Kathy Ross Austin, of 306 West Hillcrest Ave, Union, SC died Friday January 3, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Mr. Austin was born July 1, 1962, in Union, the son of the late Marion and Ann Smith Austin. He was employed as an auto body repair man prior to...

Jan 1, 2025

Mrs. Lucille Bailey Braswell, age 97, widow of Spratt Braswell, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 1,2025.

Mrs. Braswell was born February 7,1927 in Forest City, NC, the daughter of the late James Lee Bailey and Mae Yelton Bailey.  She was retired from Celanese Fibers.  Mrs. Braswell was a member of Indian Land Baptist Church...

Dec 31, 2024

SERVICES RE-SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

Mr. Donald Ryan Caldwell, widower of Bobbie F. Caldwell, of Ahoskie, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Caldwell was born in Buffalo, SC, July 2, 1931, a son of the late David and Florence Caldwell. He was a graduate of Union High School...

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald "Betty" Davis, age 91, widow of William B. Davis, of Union, passed away peacefully Friday, December 27, 2024 at Union Post Acute.

Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 22, 1933 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. McDonald. She was retired from the Union County School District where...

Dec 26, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy James Owens, age 84, formerly of Philippi Church Rd., widow of Robert Edwards Owens, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Wesley Court Assisted Living in Boiling Springs.

Mrs. Owens was born in Union, August 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Albert and Helen Mitchell James. She was a graduate of Union High School...

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Charles Ray Vinson, Jr., age 65, beloved husband of Connie Rice Vinson of Buffalo West Springs Hwy., passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Mr. Vinson was born in Union, October 20, 1959, a son of the late Charles Ray Vinson, Sr. and Mary West Vinson. He was a 1977 graduate of Jonesville High School and was...

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Kristina Michelle Mangum Martin, age 44, of 214 Kissy Creek Circle, Union, widow of Joey Martin, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Union Medical Center.

Mrs. Martin was born in Spartanburg, August 27, 1980, a daughter of the late Bobby Mangum, Jr. and Mary Michelle Attaway Roark. She was a graduate of Spartanburg Community College...