All Obituaries

Corando Garris, Jr. Spartanburg, SC:  Corando Garris, Jr, 65, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born January 27, 1955 in Tampa Florida, he was the husband of Toni Garris and the son of Corando Garris, Sr. and the late Dora Cruz Garris. Mr. Garris was a Union Journeyman Carpenter for Local Union 279 in Westchester County and Orange-Ulster County NY. He was an avid hunter and a mentor to many. Mostly he was a loving dedicated husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was loved...

Carrie Bailey Spartanburg, SC:  Carrie Bailey, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Friday, March 13, 2020. Born April 11, 1935 in Monroe, TN, she was the wife of the late Walter Bailey and the daughter of the late Troy and Reba Smith. Carrie was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. She was a teacher’s aide at Hoover Elementary School in Hazel Park, Michigan for forty years, a loving...

Frankie E. Lazurick Clifton, SC:  Frankie E. Lazurick, 71, passed away at her home with her husband by her side, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born May 25, 1948 she was the wife of William Lazurick and the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Lindsey. Frankie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was loved dearly by her family and will be greatly missed. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son Danny Lazurick and wife Heather of Boiling Springs; two daughters Pamela...

Bruce Dean Overcash Chesnee, SC:  Bruce Dean Overcash, 56, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 6, 2020. Born July 24, 1963 he was the husband of Lauri Overcash and the only son of Harold Dean Overcash and the late Elizabeth Ravan Overcash . His life was one dedicated to serving his Lord. Bruce was a faithful active member of Zion Baptist Church serving as deacon, church treasurer and as a member of the choir. He also was a member of The Gideon’s International for over...

Johann Wolfgang Gruner Spartanburg, SC:  Johann Wolfgang Gruner, 68, passed away Friday February 28, 2020. Born September 27, 1951 in Lauf, Germany, he was the husband of Debbie Gruner and the son of the late Emil and Margarete Gruner. Wolfgang was an electrician employed by Michelin for forty plus years in both the US and Germany. He was a wonderful family man, loving husband and father. He was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his wife Wolfgang is survived by a son Steven L....

Elaine Gauthier Spartanburg, SC:  Elaine Huskey Gauthier, 74, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born April 15, 1945 she was the wife of Mark Gerard “Gerry” Gauthier, Jr. and the daughter of the late James and Virginia Huskey. Mrs. Gauthier was an active participating member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and was a retired bank teller with First Federal, now BB&T. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son Mark Gerard Gauthier III and wife Jeannie...

Cowpens – Samuel Eugene Davis, 79, of Cowpens, SC died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Elaine Messer Davis and was the son of the late Samuel and Dorcus Davis.                 In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Teresa Davis Sandate, Tina Davis, and Dustin Davis; a sister, Brenda Hernandez; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was...

Nancie O’Sullivan Spartanburg, SC:  Nancie O’Sullivan of Cannons Campground, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born May 30, 1941 at Drayton and was the daughter of the late Virginia Gwinn O’Sullivan and John O’Sullivan. She is survived by a precious sister Johnie Byars and Billy Byars, and her best friend Muffin; two aunts Catherine Henderson of Roebuck and Imogene McElrath of Hemmingway, SC; and many...

Inman, SC – Dr. William Herbert Adams, 91, of Inman, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, February 13, 2020.  Rev. Adams was the husband of Dorothy Shuford, and was the son of the late Ben Z. and Pearl Bivens Adams.             Preacher Adams was the founder and pastor of Carolina Baptist Church preaching the gospel for over 44 years.   He was a WWII veteran having served seven years in the Marine...

Gladys Bishop Mayo, SC:  Gladys Edith Bishop, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Born May 10, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mae Bishop Gladys is survived by two daughters Doris Godfrey and husband Charles, and Joyce Mabry; two sons Jimmie Williams and wife Sandy, and Eddie Williams; a brother Herman Bishop; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers George Bishop, Edgar Bishop and Roy Bishop. Visitation will be...