Obituaries
Gladys H. Bryan
Oct 25, 2023
Gladys Evelyn Hyler Bryan, wife of the late J.C. Bryan, Jr. and formerly of Union, passed away on October 25th, 2023. She had been a resident of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens, S.C. since May 2018.
A native of Abingdon, Virginia, she was a 1955 graduate of Columbia International University with a B.A. degree in...
Rebecca S. Williams
Oct 24, 2023
Mrs. Rebecca Sinclair Crosby "Becky" Williams, age 77, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was the widow of Clarence Williams and was first married to the late Robert A. Crosby.
Mrs. Williams was born in Union, February 23, 1946, a daughter of the late John Albert Sinclair and Gladys Carolyn Lee Sinclair. She...
Taffie Stephens Hamby
Oct 23, 2023
Mrs. Taffie Stephens Hamby, age 60, wife of Major Hamby of 310 W. Main St., Union, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Hamby was born in Cambridge Co., Maryland, December 17, 1962, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Ellen Fairbanks Cannon. She was a graduate of Cambridge South Dorchester...
Susan Denise Greer
Oct 22, 2023
Ms.Susan Denise Greer, age 68 of 313 Mill St., Lockhart, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Greer was born in Union, June 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Donald Eugene Greer and Ruth Howard Greer. She was graduate of Lockhart High School and was from the...
James L. Baber
Oct 21, 2023
Mr. James LeGrande "Goon" Baber, age 68 of Baber St., Union, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Baber was born in Union, February 19, 1955, a son of the late James R. "Bob" Baber and Geraldine Hawkins Baber. He was a graduate of Union High School and was a retired truck driver. Mr....
Harold Dean Robinson, Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Mr. Harold Dean Robinson, Jr., age 58, of 128 Peach Shed Rd., Jonesville, husband of Regina Harvey Robinson of 37 years, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Robinson was born in Spartanburg, October 23, 1964, a son of Patricia Bevis Robinson of Jonesville and the late Harold Dean Robinson, Sr. He was a...
Russell Eugene Kingsmore
Oct 18, 2023
Russell Eugene Kingsmore ("Russ" or "Gene") of Winston Salem, NC, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, a respected businessman and was a faithful follower of Christ who loved the Lord, his family, church and community. He was 91 years of age.
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Robert S. "Bobby" Fleming
Oct 18, 2023
Mr. Robert Stanley "Bobby" Fleming, Sr., age 81, husband of Brenda Smith Fleming of 441 Beltline Rd., Union, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Brookstone Terrace in Woodruff.
Mr. Fleming was born in Union, February 23, 1942, a son of the late Oliver Benson "Benny" Fleming and Myrtle Bogan Fleming. He was a 1960 graduate of...
Robert M. Hope, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
Robert Meek Hope, Sr. passed away at NHC Clinton on Monday, October 16th at the age of 76.
Mr. Hope is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy Flynn Hope; his children Nancy Hamilton Hope Goodbar (Neal), Robert M Hope, Jr (Rebecca), and David F. Hope; his grandchildren Katie Hope, Henry, and Elizabeth Goodbar and...
Anna Marie Roark
Oct 16, 2023
Mrs. Anna Marie Bailey Roark, age 83, widow of Lewis Roark, of 117 Lake Dr., Union, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Roark was born in Union, August 16, 1940, a daughter of the late Jesse and Colene Estes Bailey. She was a graduate of Union High School and a devoted homemaker. Mrs....
Harold Washington Simmons
Oct 15, 2023
Harold Washington Simmons, age 87, died peacefully on October 15, 2023, with his wife of 66 years, Nancy S. Simmons and his family at his bedside, after a mighty struggle against Parkinson's Disease. Harold was a resident of the Presbyterian Communities in Clinton, SC and lived in Union, SC for 58 years.
A native of Clinton, he...
Kevin Burgess
Oct 13, 2023
Kevin D. Burgess, 68, beloved husband of Wanda Edwards Burgess, passed away peacefully Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kevin was born August 11, 1955, in Spartanburg, the son of the late Maurice and Edna Knox Burgess. Prior to his retirement, Kevin worked at Phillips Drisco Pipe, Metromont, and...
Victor E. Cintolo
Oct 11, 2023
Mr. Victor Eugene Cintolo, age 63, husband of Catherine Gardiner Cintolo of Greenville passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Mr. Cintolo was formerly of Union.
He was born in Hartford, CT, February 13, 1960, a son of the late Robert and Nance Cobb Cintolo. He was a graduate of Tollgate High School in Warwick, RI and retired...
Harold Eugene Riley
Oct 11, 2023
Mr. Harold Eugene "Gene" Riley, age 78, of 129 Pineland Ave., Union, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home. He is the husband of 60 years to Marie West Riley of the home.
Mr. Riley was born in Union, April 9, 1945, a son of the late James Herbert Riley, Sr. and Rubye Seigler Riley....
Aleshia S. Gruver
Oct 8, 2023
Mrs. Aleshia Scott Gruver, age 51, wife of Joseph "Jank" Gruver of 106 S. Evans St., Union, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mrs. Gruver was born in Canton, NC, February 10, 1972, a daughter of Debra Sams Scott of Spartanburg and the late David Scott. Mrs. Gruver formerly...
William C. Martin
Oct 7, 2023
Mr. William Clarence "Dub" Martin, age 77 of 196 Euphra Dr. Gaffney, passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Mr. Martin was the widower of Ellen Woods Martin.
He was born in Union, March 28, 1946, a son of the late Clarence and Lucille Green Martin. Mr. Martin was a retired small engine repairman...
Marjorie M. Hart
Oct 6, 2023
Mrs. Marjorie Louise McBride Fairfax Hart, age 95, wife of Russell "Speck" Hart of Spartanburg, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Hart was born in Cadiz, KY, April 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Hugh Noble McBride, Sr. and Onie Berkley McBride. She retired from the City of Spartanburg as executive secretary...
Franklin "Speedy" Thomas
Oct 5, 2023
Mr. Franklin D. "Speedy" Thomas, age 87 of 710 Monarch Hwy., Union, widower of Marian Gregory "Trudy" Thomas, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Union Medical Center.
Mr. Thomas was born in Union, June 16, 1936 a son of the late Harry and Ethel Davis Thomas. He was a retired auto mechanic and attended Lakeside Baptist...
Col. Charles Richard Denton
Oct 2, 2023
Colonel Charles Richard Denton, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Union, SC on October 2nd, 2023.
Richard was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 5, 1941 to William R. Denton and Margaret Mitchell Denton. He graduated from Lockhart High School in 1959, attended Furman University where he enrolled in ROTC, and graduated from USC Upstate...
Freida (Wald) Moss
Oct 1, 2023
Mrs. Freida Wald Moss, age 79, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, after a sudden illness.
Mrs. Moss was born in Union, March 12, 1944, a daughter of the late Charles M. West and Lois Lawson Holt. She was a devoted member of Lakeside Baptist Church, and...
