All Obituaries

Michael Eugene “Big Mike” Rice entered eternal rest on Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by his beloved daughter. Born on December 30, 1961, he was a native of the Lukesville Community in Union, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Lucius Marion Rice, Sr., and the late Evelyn Dawkins Rice. Michael was a proud 1980 graduate of Union High School. He continued his education at the University of South Carolina Union and Spartanburg Community College. A dedicated and ...

Thomas Allen Lounds, Jr., beloved husband of Cynthia S. Lounds of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas was the son of the late Cora Walker and Thomas A. Lounds, Sr. He lived a remarkable life characterized by determination, perseverance, intellectual curiosity, a love of sports, and a strong sense of purpose. His dedication to excellence was evident in both his personal ...

Janice Coker, 58, of Inman SC, transitioned Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, at her residence. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Lee Coker. Janice was a woman with a pure heart who found joy in helping others and being of service whenever she could. She loved to talk and connect with people, and her smile had a way of lighting up any room she entered. She found happiness in creative expression, especially painting colorful pictures and working in puzzle ...

Linda Jean Byrd, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away at her residence on June 17, 2026. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Mae Davis Green. She was educated in the Spartanburg County public school system. She earned her living working in Food Service, holding positions at several restaurants and cafeterias throughout her life. She was a dedicated and well respected employee who was an asset to the companies she worked with. Linda was known and loved as a ...

Mrs. Willie Mae Littlejohn Stewart, 81, was born on June 18, 1944, in Kannapolis, NC, to the late Julius A. Littlejohn and the late Mary Sue Porter. Willie Mae was reared in the home of her grandparents, the late James & Willie McCluney Littlejohn. She was educated in the Union County Schools and a member of the Sims High School Class of 1964. She was employed by Lockhart Mills and Union Mills, but spent the majority of her adult years working as a spinner for United Merchants - Buffalo ...

Christopher Alan Hill was born on March 20, 1959, in Valhalla, New York, to Cornell Rodgers and Alice “Polly” Hill. An only child, Chris was raised in the loving extended family home of Ralph and Ruth Mitchell alongside several foster siblings, including Sarah Rivera of Missouri, and Bobby and Richard Mitchell, both of whom preceded him in death.  Growing up in a nurturing Christian environment, Chris developed a deep love for the Lord and was baptized into the Seventh-day ...

Jerryveine “Jerry” Reid Daniel was born January 26, 1933. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boyce Lee Reid Sr. and Lela Mae Meredith Reid. She departed her earthly home on June 1, 2026, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Carver High School. She was of the Baptist faith. Jerry is proceeded in death by her loving companion of 35 years, Nathaniel J. Miller Jr.; three daughters, Mary E. Tinsley Daniel, Margaret L. ...

Anthony Smith, 56, of Spartanburg, SC transitioned on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born July 13, 1969, to Boyd (Peggy) Talley, and the late Gloria Smith. Anthony was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1988. He formerly worked at Zeuna Staerker in Spartanburg, SC, as a skilled welder. In addition to his mother, Anthony was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bennie L. Miller, Sr. and mother-in-law, Frances J. ...

Feliciano Lora Gonzalez, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Hidalgo, Mexico, he was the son of the late Augustine and Maria Gonzalez Lora and widower of Maria Gonzalez. He attended Iglasia Renacer Baptist Church. Mr. Gonzalez was employed as a Machine Operator at Cleanlites Recycling. He loved Jesus and was not ashamed to say it. Because of this, he was in turn loved, admired and respected by his family and friends, ...

Kay Frances Young was born on Friday, July 9, 1943, in Union County, South Carolina. She peacefully departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Ellen Sager Nursing Center in Union, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Glenn and Amanda Hammond Young. She was reared in the home of her adoptive mother, Rhoda Simuel Robinson of Kelton, SC. Kay Frances was a proud member of the Sims High School Class of 1963. She was a faithful and devoted member of St. ...