All Obituaries

Madge L. Buffkin, 91, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late William Edgar Buffkin and the daughter of the late Tanner and Thelma Lavender. She was the treasurer of the Mary Montgomery Chapter #231, Order of The Eastern Star for many years, a member of Drayton Baptist Church and a homemaker. Madge is survived by her daughter, Velda Buffkin; grandchildren, Chris Gaffney (Beth), Chasity Howell, April Fowler, Luke Buffkin (Ali) and Vivian Dudley...

Sharon L. Davy, 76, passed away on April 3, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and Covid. She was the wife of Fred Davy and the daughter of the late Vanzandt and Rae Janeway. Sharon retired from Bristol Meyers Squibb of East Syracuse, NY. She was active with the American Legion, the Red Hat Society and Austin and Bantam Antique Car Club. She played the flute, and was an Avon representative. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Whitmire (Hank); her brother, Eric Janeway; sisters, Laura...

In loving memory of Elizabeth Mary Roberts Shand, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 3, 2024. Born on February 25, 1948, to Walter and Margaret Bulloch, Elizabeth's life was full of love, compassion, and creativity. She was a dedicated educator, shaping the minds of students in Scotland, England, and the United States. Her marriage to Alistair Shand on July 11, 1970, was a union of unwavering love and partnership, resulting in the joy of raising two children, Russell and...

Elizabeth Womick Mitchell, of Spartanburg, SC went to her Heavenly home on March 23, 2024.  She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She was a gifted musician, and enjoyed sharing her love of music with others. She was an avid reader, and her most loved book was her Bible. She enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. She made the most of the life she was given, and enjoyed the little things. In keeping with her wishes, there will not be a service. Hug those you love,...

Dorothy Dean Skates, 88, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Darvin Melvin Skates and the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Hester. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and raising chickens. Dorothy is survived by a son, Grady Skates (Lou Ann); daughters, Kathy Skates Powell and Julie Jenkins; brothers, Buddy, Junior, Gary and Eddie; sisters, Ann, Virginia and Helen; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Blondie. She is predeceased by...

Donnie “Randy” Randall Jones passed away on March 23, 2024. He was the son of Donnie and Connie Jones, and the late Martha Toney. He  is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Teri Jones; his sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Charles Gunter; two nephews, two nieces and five great-nephews and his significant other, Kay Gehle. Randy  was a quiet, laid back person.  He enjoyed riding horses and working with his daddy out in the yard, and helping...

Kenneth Ronald Burnett, 76, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Belton and Imogene Burnett. He is survived by his  wife Bonnie Jean Burnett;  daughters Dawn Gardner and Brandi Burnett; step daughter, Regina Lister; and grandchildren, Marlee, Kenzie, Chloe, Gabriel, Colton and Madison; and two special friends, Mark Raum and Kim Jones. Kenneth is predeceased by his brother, Chuck Keith Burnett. The family will be at their respective homes.

William “Billy” Slockbower, 74, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was the husband of Joyce Slockbower and the son of the late Richard and Marion Slockbower. Billy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by sons, William Slockbower Jr., (Stephanie) and Daniel Slockbower; a daughter, Lisa Scarbrough; sisters, Marion Wilson and Janice Eckel; and his grandson, William “Willie” Slockbower. No services will be held at this time.

Colie Marshall Lindsey, 77, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on March 8th, 2024. He was the son of the late Colie W. Lindsey and Louise Stacy Lindsey. He is survived by his sisters, Brenda Bradley and Susan Marlene Lovelady (Roger); two nieces, Lora Bradley Hodge and Mary Gray Stork; and a nephew, William “Rusty” Gray; and 7 great nieces and nephews. Marshall graduated from Spartanburg County Schools and retired from KT Pebbles. He was devoted to his family, The...

Yvonne Belue, 83, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Norman Belue and the daughter of the late Francis and Zenora Jones. She was a home maker and retired from INA Bearing. Yvonne loved her family and the Carolina Gamecocks. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Riley Belue and Kenneth Earl Belue; her daughter, Shelbi Belue Withers (Coleman); sisters, Faye Jones, Doris Swanger and Brenda Dole; and one granddaughter, Anne Marie. The family will be having a...