Events

Willie Mae Hughes Thompson, 83, of Jonesville, SC  passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2020 at her residence.  A native of Union County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Monroe Hughes and the late Mary Rice Hughes, and the widow of Leo Thompson, Sr. In her early years, Mrs. Thompson attended Union County public schools. She was a homemaker and a member of Wyatt's Chapel Baptist Church of Buffalo, SC. In addition to her parents,  she was...

Reverend Robert Lee Ecford of Chester, SC passed away Tuesday night, June 30, 2020 in Union Medical Center. A native of Bessemer, AL, he was the son of the late Alvin Ecford and Eliza Ophelia Blanks Ecford.  He was a graduate of Marshall High School in Chicago, IL.  He served many years as pastor of churches in the Baptist and AME Zion denominations. He was pastor and founder of True Love and Faith Church of Chester, SC and a former mason. In addition to his parents, he...

Olivia Gambrell Byrd, 84, of Spartanburg, SC passed away June 28, 2020 in Spartanburg Medical Center.  A native of Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Gambrell and Kandi Gambrell.  Olivia worked at the Varsity Drive In for twenty-five years.  She was a true lady of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Sherman Gambrell. She is survived by five granddaughters, Tanya, Tamika, Shamika, Nikeasta and Takevia all of Anderson, SC;...

Janice Elaine Brooks Rudisail, 69, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late James and Hazel Brooks.  She attended the former Spartanburg Technical College and retired as a supervisor with Springs Industries.  She leaves precious memories to two sons, David Rudisail and Mark Rudisail; grandchildren, Zac, Kailyn, Mark, Jr., Kaiden, Taylor, Brady, and Cole;...

Mr. John Boyd answered to his name on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home.  He was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Boyd Sr. and Mrs. Minnie Smith Boyd.  He was employed with Charles Atchison Construction as a Brick Mason. He was preceded in death by one brother Mr. Thomas Boyd Jr.   He leaves his fond memories to his two sons, Nicholas Bivings and Jermaine Bivings both of Spartanburg, SC; three sisters, Mary Ellen Flemmings, Sara Ann Norris, and Minnie Lee Boyd all of...

NOTE:  A mask or some form of facial covering is required. We kindly ask that you refrain from shaking hands, hugging, and kissing in an effort to maintain the safety of all attendees.  Others attending a graveside service may desire to bring a chair and umbrella and sit at a distance. Zy'keria Kilois Posey, 13, of Spartanburg, SC passed away June 22, 2020.  She was the daughter of Chiquan Pitts Johnson (Branden).  She was a rising seventh grader at...

Frank Backham, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 in Spartanburg Medical Center.  A native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Frank Beckham, Sr. and Ovella Wood Beckham.  Arrangements are with Community Mortuary, 102 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg, SC.

Barbara Ann Edwards, 77, of White Plains, NY passed away June 5, 2020 in White Plains Hospital Center. A native of Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clara Mae Norman. She was a graduate of Sims High School. Upon relocating to NY, she became employed by Westchester Medical Center where she retired after over 35 years of service. She was a member of the  United House of Prayer in NY. Ms. Edwards was a Past Grand Daughter ruler of the Improved Benevolent order of Elks...

Marion J. Morton Ritzema, 90, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday morning, June 18, 2020. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of William and Helen Zakravsky. Mrs. Ritzema attended Penn State University and retired as a bookkeeper with a commercial cleaning company after many years of dedicated service. She leaves precious memories to her children, as well as innumerable relatives and friends.

In accordance with COVID-19 precautions (and in cooperation with the church), the number attending the service is limited, seating 2-3 persons to a row, leaving an empty row in between.  Masks or some form of facial covering is required. We kindly ask that you refrain from shaking hands, hugging, and kissing in an effort to maintain the safety of all attendees. Jessie Lillian Jeter Moore, 90, of 115 Oak Street, Jonesville, SC passed away Sunday night, June 14, 2020 in Greenville...