All Obituaries

Jerry Eugene Cantrell, 69, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2023.  He was the husband of Nancy Cantrell and the son of the late Willard and Winonia Cantrell.   Jerry worked as a finance manager as well as being employed with the Spartanburg Herald Journal for over 30 years.  He was a dedicated Scout Master. Jerry enjoyed going fishing with his sons and family gatherings.  The highlight of his life was becoming Papa to Jackson, Jacob, and Caroline. ...

Faith Willis Morris died May 25, 2023. Born March 24, 1936, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Herman Morris and Rosalie Willis Morris. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Winthrop College, and had worked at Wofford College since June 1968. She is survived by a grandson, Richard Scott Brewington, Jr. (Ashely) of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and a sister, Rosemary Morris Holdaway of Richmond, Virginia; and was predeceased by a daughter,...

William Mason Henderson, 72, passed away on May 24, 2023. He was the husband of Debra Henderson and the son of the late Jim and Polly Henderson. William is survived by daughters, Lori Boothe (William), Christi Henderson, Susie Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Lisa Henderson and April Henderson; brothers, James McFadden (Jackie) and Horace Henderson; sister-in-law, Judy Young; grandchildren, Nicholas Velez, Jayden Velez, Brianna Braga, Kayla Braga, Tyler Henderson, Anthony Henderson, Aleesia...

As the melody of life fades away, Gail Brazell Smith, a remarkable soul who embodied the spirit and joys of life, has bid us farewell.  Gail passed away in Manor Lake Assisted in Woodstock, GA, just a few days shy of her 88th birthday. Preceded in death by her devoted husband and soulmate, William “Willie” Harold Smith, she is survived by her eldest son, Randy Smith (spouse Mary Jane Smith) of Woodstock, GA; her son Kemp Smith (spouse Kelly Smith) of Spartanburg, SC; and...

Susan Boyd Williams, 67, of Cowpens passed away May 16, 2023.  A native of Georgia she was the daughter of the late Ailene Ruth Watson and John Arthur Boyd Jr. and wife of Jackie Williams, she was a retired accountant for Piedmont Community Action and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son Travis Williams (Kristy); two daughters Donna Norton (Richard) and Melissa Williams (Dennis) and one brother Steve Boyd (Joanne), three sister in loves Tina...

 Walker Reid McBride, 91, of Pacolet, SC received his eternal reward on May 14, 2023 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Hazel Dillard McBride; his parents, Bernard Joseph and Mae Prince McBride; his brother, Joe McBride; his aunt Nan McBride Brown and uncle Cliff McBride who were instrumental in raising him and his siblings due to the premature death of their mother when Reid and Wib were six days old. He is survived by his sons, Jeff McBride...

John Palmer Bishop, 88, passed away May 13, 2023 at Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg. A native of Glendale he was the son of the late Mary Ellen Holland and John Franklin Bishop and husband of the late Betty Jo Bishop, he was a meat market manager for Community Cash Grocery Stores and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Johnny Bishop; three daughters, Tammy Crowe (Mike), Debra Horne and Pamela Bradley; eleven granchildren; fourteen great...

David B. Mercer, 68, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was the husband of Dianne Mercer and the son of the late Herbert E. Mercer Sr. and Juanita Mercer. He was born in Kingstree, SC on May 30, 1954. David attended Westminster Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, and was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, Kingstree, SC.  He was a member of the Lion’s Club of Boiling Springs and was a past president of the Spartanburg Evening Lion’s Club. David graduated from...

Jeffrey Hunter Sizemore, 25, passed away on May 3, 2023. He was the son of Shelly Rochester and Jeffrey “Edman” Sizemore.Hunter was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a jokester and the life of the party. Hunter loved his family.Hunter is survived by sisters, Chelsie Camby (Lacey) and Jesse Pack (Jason); maternal grandparent, Sheila Price; an uncle, Kevin Rochester; nieces and nephews, Emma Pack, Lizzi Pack, Lucas Campbell and Taylor Pierce; the pea to his carrot of a cousin, Samantha...

Charles E. Owens, 82, passed away on May 3, 2023. He was the husband of Carolyn Owens and the late Sylvia Owens, and the son of the late Samuel and Lillian Owens. Charles was a devoted Church member and loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by sons, Samuel “Chip” Owens, Scott Owens and Todd Owens; a daughter, Pam Owens; step sons, Jimmy Thomas (Beverly) and Jeff Thomas (Theresa); and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charles is predeceased by brothers, Joe...