Events

Lee Arthur Lyles, 78, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Spartanburg Medical Center.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 102 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg, SC.

Delores Foster entered peaceful rest on December 4, 2023. A native of Union, SC, she was the oldest daughter and second born out of four born to the late Curtis Henderson and late Arrie Mae Foster. She was the third born grandchild out of seven grandchildren of the late Lonia Falls. From an early age, Delores was smart, faithful and full of compassion. She had the desire to strive and move forward. She was a graduate of Union High School, class of 1978. Delores journeyed to Washington, DC...

Meoisha Ta'Shon Cromer, 32, of Gaffney, SC, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Cherokee Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 102 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg, SC.  

Mary Elizabeth Byrd Gist, 74, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her residence.     Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 102 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg, SC.

Frank James “Peewee” Rice, 64, of Union, SC, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, SC, he was the husband of Markeshia B. Gory-Rice and the son of the late Monroe Rice, Sr., and Lillie Ruth Smith Rice. Frank attended Mark Hill Baptist Church and was a 1978 graduate of Union High School. Frank was a production operator at CSL Plasma. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Torrance Terrill “Tee” Wilkins was born July 18, 1972, in Spartanburg County, SC. He was the son of the late Buford “Geech” Hardy and Jacquelyn W. Collins of Boiling Springs, SC. He was the husband of Olympia Denise Spears Wilkins. Tee was a 1990 graduate of Gettys D. Broome High School. He received the Lord as his personal Savior at an early age. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys, North Carolina Tarheels, and Los Angeles Lakers fan. On Wednesday, November 29, 2023,...

Monzella Edwards, 57, passed away on November 25, 2023 while in Hospice at Magnolia Manor in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on December 5, 1965. She was the daughter of the late Roosevelt Edwards Sr. and Ruby Lee Johnson Edwards. Monzella battled ovarian cancer for five months, but that did not stop her from pursuing God or loving her family. She loved to attend church every Sunday and bible study. She adored spending time with her children. Ms. “Mickey”, as she was...

James Dennis “Brim” Hardy was born January 12, 1954. A native of Pacolet, SC, Dennis was the son of the late Margaret Hardy-Gault and the late Samuel James Means and stepson of the late James “Moon” Gault. Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Pacolet High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army serving four years including one overseas tour. He later joined the Pacolet National Guard, serving many years before retiring. He retired from Norfolk Southern...

Robert Cheek, 82, of Carlisle, SC, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Union Medical Center. A native of Chester, SC, he was the husband of Ruby Lea Jennings Cheek and son of the late John Carter and late Alma Cheek Sims. Robert graduated from Sims High School, class of 1962. He was a retired Brick Mason at Greenway. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two brothers, John Allen Cheek, and James William Sims; five sisters, Lillie...

Donnie Sims, Jr. 40, of Spartanburg County, SC passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Roebuck, SC, he was the husband of Tiffany Talley Sims. He was the son of Donnie and Carolyn Sims. Donnie was a graduate of Dorman High School and furthered his education at Wofford College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in finance. He was formerly employed at American Credit Acceptance, Spartanburg Regional accounting office and Piedmont Community...