Obituaries
Margaret Marie Cartee Willingham
Jun 14, 2023
Chesnee, South Carolina
Margaret Marie Cartee Willingham, 92, passed away June 14, 2023 at Magnolia Manor in Spartanburg. She was the widow of James Wilford Willingham and the daughter of the late Maggie Bradley Cartee and H.E. Cartee of Chesnee. Also surviving is one son, Randy of Chesnee, three daughters, Diane Henderson of Chesnee, Susan Hicks of Chesnee and...
Betty Batton
Jun 14, 2023
Chesnee, South Carolina
Betty Jean Batton, 70 years, passed away in her Chesnee home during the early hours of Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Adam Alexander Bingham and Esta Elizabeth Bingham. She was educated in the local area and in her working years was a cashier for Hot Spot.
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Evelyn G Thompson
Jun 13, 2023
Mayo, South Carolina
Vera Evelyn Thompson, lovingly known to all as Evelyn, widow of Everette Thompson, passed away the morning of June 13, 2023, in her Mayo home. Evelyn was born on March 25, 1935, in Spartanburg, to the late Brodus Garfield and Lelia Jane Walls Godfrey. She attended schools locally and was employed by Spartan Foods where she was...
Frances Page
Jun 10, 2023
Wellford, South Carolina
Frances Annette Page, 73 years, passed away the evening of June 10, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Frances was born on July 18, 1949, in Spartanburg, to the late Willam Edward and Stella Mae Cash Page. She was educated in the local community and in her working years, employed with TieTex where she...
Amanda W. Starnes
Jun 5, 2023
Amanda W. Starnes
Chesnee, SC.
Amanda Wakinia Starnes, 28, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.
Born January 17, 1995 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of Jason Leroy Starnes and Wakinia Mathis Starnes of Chesnee. She was employed as a shift manager with Hardees for the past eight years.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her...
Bobby E. Henson
Jun 2, 2023
Bobby E. Henson
Gaffney, SC.
Bobby E. Henson, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 2, 2023 at Cherokee Medical Center.
Born May 14, 1934 in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Grady Henson and Juanita Henson. He was retired as a Spray Machine Operator with Crown, Cork and Seal and a member of Beaumont...
Buddy Davis
Jun 1, 2023
Buddy Davis
Candler, NC.
Talmadge Arthur “Buddy” Davis Jr., 70, formerly of Chesnee, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home.
Born April 11, 1953 in Spartanburg, he was a son of Eva Scruggs Davis and the late Talmadge Arthur Davis Sr. He was retired as a Service Tech with AT&T and of the Baptist faith.
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Janet Mahaffey Smalley
Jun 1, 2023
Janet M. Smalley
Chesnee, SC.
Janet Mahaffey Smalley, 83, widow of Climeth “Jake” Smalley, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Regional Hospice Home.
Born August 7, 1939 in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Tollie L. Mahaffey and Bernice Roach Mahaffey. She was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist...
Betty Sue Moore
May 28, 2023
Chesnee, South Carolina
Betty Sue Moore, 90 years, passed away in her Chesnee home the morning of May 28, 2023, after a brief illness. Betty was born on June 28, 1932, in Roane County, Tennessee, to the late Edward and Kate Pearl Mcelroy Culvahouse. In her working years she was a sewer 21 years with Burlington Hosiery. She was a...
Glenda Sprouse
May 26, 2023
Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
Glenda Fay Sprouse, 85 years, widow of Larry Sprouse, passed away the evening on Friday, May 26, 2023, at home in Boiling Springs, after a brief illness. She was born on Augusta 12, 1937, in Spartanburg, to the late William Ed and Lena Barnett Glasson. She was educated locally and in her working years worked in...
Tiffany Irene Praytor
May 20, 2023
Tiffany I. Praytor
Boiling Springs, SC.
Tiffany Irene Praytor, 28, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born June 28, 1994 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Eddie Praytor and Tonya Renee Greenway and was formerly employed with Goodwill.
Surviving is her brother, Tyler Creamer of Inman, SC.
A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 in...
Charles Odell "Doc" Linder, JR
May 9, 2023
Doc Linder
Mayo, SC
Charles Odell “Doc” Linder Jr., 86, widower of Frances Cartee Linder, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born August 29, 1936 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Charles Odell Linder Sr. and Minnie Green Linder. He was retired from Fritz Carter Construction and of the Baptist...
Henry Gene Ledbetter, Sr
May 8, 2023
Gaffney, South Carolina
Henry Gene Ledbetter, 83 years, husband of Eleanor Katherine Austin Ledbetter, passed away the afternoon of Monday, May 8, 2023, in his Gaffney home surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on November 17, 1939, in Cliffside, North Carolina, to the late William Quince and Vennie Pearl Short Ledbetter. He was educated locally and following high...
Linda Gayle Bowen Anderson
May 7, 2023
Linda G. Anderson
Inman, SC.
Linda Gayle Bowen Anderson, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Magnolia Manor of Inman.
Born, July 4, 1943 in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow Bowen and Vera Edith Scruggs Bowen She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and attended services...
William Ray Denton
May 2, 2023
William R. Denton
Boiling Springs, SC.
William Ray Denton, 80, husband of Carol Ann Smith Denton, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home.
Born April 17, 1943 in Gaffney, SC., he was a son of the late William Denton and Virginia Mullinax Fowler and was retired from the textile industry.
Surviving in addition to his...
Thomas Jermey Hines
Apr 29, 2023
Thomas J. Hines
Chesnee, SC.
Thomas Jermey Hines, 47, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his home.
Born February 29, 1976 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Jerry Thomas Hines of Chesnee and the late Joyce Starnes Hines.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton,...
Michael Eugene Simmons
Apr 26, 2023
Michael E. Simmons
Spartanburg, SC.
Michael Eugene Simmons, 50, husband of Nancy Dillard, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Born July 21, 1972 in Spartanburg, he was a son of Joyce Williams Simmons (Billy) of Pauline and the late Willard Eugene “Butch” Simmons. He was a member of Love Springs Baptist Church and...
Leonard Hugh Bishop
Apr 25, 2023
Hugh Bishop
Rutherfordton, NC.
Leonard “Hugh” Bishop, 87, husband of Virginia Annette Cudd Bishop, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice Home in Landrum, SC.
Born October 8, 1935 in Cooley Springs, SC., he was a son of the late Leroy Bishop and Nanny Mills Bishop. He was retired from...
Anissa Lynn Blake
Apr 21, 2023
Anissa L. Blake
Cowpens, SC.
Anissa Lynn Blake, 54, widow of Kenneth Blake, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.
Born August 20, 1968 in Greenville, she was a daughter of the Donnie Lowe and the late Ruby Lee Lowe.
Surviving in addition to her father is her daughters, Tabitha Nichole Durham and husband Joshua,...
LCpl. Jackson Forringer
Apr 20, 2023
LCpl. Jackson J. Forringer
Chesnee, SC.
LCpl. Jackson James Forringer, 20, met Jesus on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in active-duty training at TwentyNine Palms, CA.
Born April 9, 2003 in Anderson, SC. he was a son of Todd A. Forringer and Andrea L. Forringer of Chesnee, SC. Jackson was a 2021 graduate of Chesnee High School and was...
