All Obituaries

Claude C. Crocker Spartanburg, SC:  Claude C. Crocker, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born February 24, 1936, he was the husband of Sarah Nell Crocker of 59 years, and the son of the late Joseph A. and Millie B. Crocker. Claude graduated from Cowpens High School and Rutledge Business College. He served 22 years in the US Navy served as an AMS-1, and retired from Orkin Exterminators.  He was a member of Friends of Faith Baptist Church. Claude...

Donald Dean Melton Spartanburg, SC:  Donald Dean Melton, 69, of Spartanburg, was called home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Henry Melton, Jr. and Louise Smith Melton. Don worked as a millwright and pipefitter most of his life. He never met a stranger, and had many lifelong friends. He was loved by all who knew him. Don was a faithful member of Peace Freewill Baptist Church. Don is survived by his wife Joy Melton of the home; a son...

SPARTANBURG, SC:   William Douglas Blain, 88, left this world to be reunited with his beloved wife Kay on January 14, 2021. He was an avid golfer and a deacon for Converse Free Will Baptist Church. He is father to Randy Blain, Phillip R. Morrow, and Jeffrey S. Morrow, Kelli B. Clune and Tena M. Biggerstaff. He is grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by two sons, Jerry Blain and Robert A. Morrow; three brothers and one sister. He...

Michael Sanders, 73, of Wellford, passed away early Wednesday morning after a brief illness.  Sanders grew up in Union and enlisted in the Army after graduating from Union High School.  He went on to become a Green Beret and served two tours in Vietnam, earning several special forces accolades.  After the Army, Sanders returned to the Upstate and worked for the post office.  He went to USC-Spartanburg and eventually earned a Master’s degree in social work from the...

Danny Henderson ARCADIA, SC:   Danny “Cotton” Earl Henderson, 61, died on January 5, 2021. He was the son of the late Edward Earl Henderson and Mary Louise Harvey Henderson and is survived by a brother, Ricky Henderson. He was a life-long resident of Arcadia, worked in maintenance with Thompson Appliance and was a former employee of Wise Foods. No services at this time.

Edward Ellis Brown Spartanburg, SC:  Edward Ellis Brown, 91, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Born August 26, 1929, he was the husband of the late Henrietta D. Brown, and the son of the late Ellis and Jeanette Brown. He worked 36 years for Spartanburg School District #7, and retired as supervisor of grounds and maintenance. He was one of the founding members of the Glendale Fire Department, and served as a fireman and commissioner for 59 years. He was a member of Bethesda...

Christine Landers Anglin Chesnee, SC:  Christine Landers Anglin, 55, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born June 25, 1965 she was the wife of Jesse Anglin, Jr. and the daughter of the late Clifford A. Landers, Sr. and Ruth Cantrell. She attended Wesley Eden Church and lived a full active vibrant life. She was a wonderful loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and was the best friend a person could possibly have. She cherished her family most above all else, and she will...

Wilburn “Bud” Hall Cowpens, SC:  Wilburn “Bud” Hall, 93 years old, husband of Faye Dobson Hall, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was the son of the late Jovis and Lillie Mae Hall. He was the owner and operator of Hall’s Garage and Wrecker Service for over 48 years. He was of the Baptist faith and was the last surviving member of his immediate family of seven brothers and for sisters. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Linda...

Doctor “Doc” Phillips, Jr. Spartanburg, SC:  Doctor “Doc” Crawley, Jr. passed on to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Born April 15, 1940, he was the husband of Carole Edwards Phillips and the son of the late Doctor and Flora Phillips. Doc was a faithful member of Peace Freewill Baptist Church, a long-time volunteer with Spartanburg County School District 3, a former Fire Chief with the Cowpens Fire Department, and a member of the...

Harold Dean Overcash Spartanburg, SC:  Harold Dean Overcash, 83, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020. Born May 22, 1937 he was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Libby” Overcash, the father of the late Bruce Dean Overcash, and the son of the late J.A. and Della Mae Overcash. He was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, prayer group leader, and choir member. He was known by all as a powerful prayer warrior. He...