Obituaries
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...
Bobbie Belue Knox McGowan
May 30, 2026
Mrs. Bobbie Belue Knox McGowan, age 88, of 201 Partridge Road, Union, widow of James W. McGowan, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Mrs. McGowan was born July 28, 1937, in Union, a daughter of the late Robert E. Belue and Mary Freeman Belue. She was first married to the late...
Ruby Estes Whitmire
May 30, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Estes Whitmire, age 87 widower of William “Billy” Calhoun Whitmire Jr., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. Surviving daughter, Beth (Rocky) Green and son, Bud Whitmire. One precious friend Alyson Williams. Two treasured granddaughters, Kayla and Grace. One grandson-in-love Will. Several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one granddaughter, Lou Anna.
Mrs. Whitmire was born on November 10,...
Gerald Douglas Steagall
May 27, 2026
Mr. Gerald Douglas Steagall, age 80, widower of Carolyn Hawkins Steagall, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Union Post Acute.
Mr. Steagall was born July 21, 1945, in Union, the son of the late J.W. Steagall and Nellie Ivey Steagall. He retired after 33 years from the City of Union Utilities Department. Mr. Steagall was a Veteran of the SC...
Betty Ann Rogers
May 26, 2026
Betty Ann Morris Rogers, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on June 18, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Santina Grisafi Morris and Leslie Morris. As the daughter of a United States Navy serviceman, Betty spent her early years moving from place to place, living from Maine to Florida before her family eventually settled in Angier, North Carolina....
Gilda Sue Lipford
May 16, 2026
Ms. Gilda Sue Lipford, age 78, formerly of Vernon Foster Rd., Union, passed away Saturday May 16, 2026 at Ellen Sagar Nursing Home.
Ms. Lipford was born in Whitmire, April 7, 1948, a daughter of the late George Alex Lipford and Evelyn Lee Lipford. She has retired from Oakmont Nursing Home as a med-tech and had also worked in the kitchen....
Wesley F. Wagnitz
May 15, 2026
Mr. Wesley Fredrick Wagnitz, age 74, husband of Jeannie Inman Tucker Wagnitz of 248 Carem Rd., Union, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Wagnitz was born in Green Bay, WI, December 4, 1951, a son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie Ruth Baker Wagnitz. He retired from retail management having worked with Fred’s and Advanced Auto all...
Cheryl F. Gregory
May 15, 2026
Mrs. Cheryl Fleming Gregory, age 81, wife of B.F. Gregory of 331 Rogerstown Rd., Jonesville, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.
Mrs. Gregory was born in Buffalo, January 15, 1945, a daughter of the late Benny and Myrtle Bogan Fleming. She was a retired nurse, having worked over 20 years in the office of Dr. Robert Wentz and at Lockhart Hospital....
