All Obituaries

 Wesley Ford Kennedy Wesley Ford Kennedy passed away suddenly on April 7th, 2021 after a long illness. Wesley was born in Hinsdale, IL on May 10th, 1995 and brightened lives of those around him from his first day of life. He loved athletics as a boy and playing the trumpet beginning at age 5 and into the military. He believed in God and that Jesus Christ died for him and rose again. After graduating from high school, Wes served his country in the air force maintaining navigation...

Wanda Ann Starnes, 74, of Gaffney, SC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Wanda was a loving mother who loved and served the Lord.  She had a love for all children and touched many lives through foster care.  Wanda was the daughter of the late Donald and Fanny Moody, and wife of Jerry Starnes. She is survived by her son Michael Starnes (Alisha), and daughter Nikki Seamster (Lee), and Matthew Friar. She is also survived by her grandchildren Carmen, Breanna,...

Oscar Junior Quinn, 81, died April 8, 2021. A native of Spartanburg County he was a son of the late Oscar and Alma Crocker Quinn and widower of Patsy Quinn. He was a Millwright with Clarkson Brothers, a member of Calvary Baptist Church,  and a Mason. Survivors include a brother Ben, two sisters Lucille and Judy, a nephew Jeff, two nieces Tammy and Karen and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Calvary Baptist Church, Spartanburg,  from...

Liam Jaxon Owings went to Heaven to join the angels Thursday, April 8, 2021. Liam was the son of Travis and Anna Owings. Liam is survived by two brothers, Steven Hall and Jacob Hall; two sisters, Bella Carroll and Addalyn Wilson. He is also survived by his grandparents, Kelly and Linda Champion, and Billy and Freda Owings.                 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,...

Robert "Bobby" Quinn, beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy, age 75, of Spartanburg  went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Archie and Francis Hammond Quinn and husband of Mary Margaret Gray Quinn. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret; son, Rodney (Tina) Baxter; grandchildren Dylan (Amy), Summer & Caleb Baxter; step daughter Marlena Farshee; sister Lucy Quinn and a brother Eugene Quinn. He served in the US...

Roebuck, SC:  Jerry Wayne Lee, 75, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. Born July 19, 1945, Jerry was the son of the late Thurman and Dorothy Lee. Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle to his family. He was a person that made a difference in the lives of all he met and to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jerry is survived by a son Tommy Lee of Clifton; a daughter Kimberly Lee of Roebuck; a brother Larry Lee and wife Cindy; three...

Grady Eugene Fowler Cowpens, SC:  Grady Eugene Fowler, 50, passed away at home with his family Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born January 25, 1971 he was the husband of the late Sandra Lynn Fowler, and the son of the late Grady Edward and Elizabeth Fowler. Grady was a graduate of Broome High School, a member of Love Springs Baptist Church, and a former member of Cowpens Fire Department. He is survived by a brother Sherman Fowler; a nephew Tyler Reece; and a niece Noodle Reece. He was...

Clifton, SC:  Edgar Luther Grizzle, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born June 15, 1945 he was the husband of Janice Pruitt Grizzle. Edgar served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, and was a welder by trade. He is survived by a brother Claude Grizzle; two sisters Joyce Craine and Mae Gosnell; two sons Tony Henderson and Robert Paris; two daughters Connie Henderson Shorpshire and Connie Grizzle, and five grandchildren. A...

Ricky Lynn Henderson Cowpens, SC:  Ricky Lynn Henderson, 70, passed away Sunday March 14, 2021. Born January 27, 1951, he was the husband of Tresa Henderson and the son of the late Edward and Mary Henderson. Mr. Henderson served in the US Army National Guard and was retired as a shipping manager. He was a family man who loved the simple life. In addition to his wife, Mr. Henderson is survived by two sons, Tony Henderson and wife Susan, and Cliff Henderson and Amber Hooper; three...

Spartanburg, SC:  L. Allen Pendergrass, 70, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. Born January 20, 1951 in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late Luther and Mary Pendergrass. Allen retired from Spartanburg Health Care System as Director of Material Management, and was a member of Joy Lutheran Church, Moore, SC. In addition to his parents, Allen was predeceased by a brother Joe Pendergrass; four sisters Nancy Clark, Della Sue Myers, Bobbie Condell, and Opal O’Rear; and his life...