All Obituaries

Karen Gardner Ogle Campobello, SC: Karen Gardner Ogle, 63, passed away Thursday October 25, 2018. Born June 16, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Donald and Martha Gardner. She is survived by a son Travis Biggerstaff of Boiling Springs; a daughter Melissa Thomas of Campobello; a step-daughter Joely Deaton and husband Jason of Chesnee; three brothers, David Gardner of Chesnee, Tim Gardner of Campobello, and Todd Gardner of Campobello; two sisters, Jean Dill and husband Joseph of Boiling...

Lillie Tucker Adams Spartanburg, SC:  Lillie Tucker Adams, 97, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday October 17, 2018. She was the wife of the late Ben Z. Adams, Sr. and the daughter of the late James and Lonnie Casey Tucker. Mrs. Adams was a charter member of Carolina Baptist Church and was the last of five children and two step brothers. She is survived by two step-sons, Dr. W. Herbert Adams and wife Dorothy, and Charles Adams; a nephew Howard Tucker, Jr.; eleven grandchildren,...

William Lloyd Woodruff, Jr. SPARTANBURG, SC:  William “Will” Woodruff ran into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday October 11, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Margery Gibbs Woodruff of Spartanburg. A native of Elyria, Ohio he was born November 17, 1940 and raised in California and Idaho. He was the son of the late William L. Woodruff and Olive Hoogenboom Woodruff of Orlando, Florida. After graduating from high school in Boise, Idaho he entered the...

Ruth Barber Spartanburg, SC:  Ruth Barber passed away Wednesday October 3, 2018. She was the wife of the late Joe Barber and the daughter of the late Jolly and Mary Bruce. She was a life-long resident of Clifton, a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and also attended Montgomery Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a retired inspector for Kohler. She was Aunt Ruth to numerous nieces and nephews, even those to whom she was not related. She also leaves behind a very...

Brenda Joyce Porter Spartanburg, SC:  Brenda Joyce Porter went home to be with the Lord Friday September 28, 2018. She was the wife of the late James Donald Porter and the daughter of the late Jeanette Terry Carlisle. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Gaffney Freewill Baptist Church. She had a great love for Jesus and was an avid prayer warrior. She is survived by a son Todd Porter and wife Jill of Spartanburg; a daughter Terri Porter; two sisters...

James David Price Glendale, SC – James David Price, 65, of Glendale died Tuesday September 25, 2018.  He was the husband of Sheila Price and the son of the late James and Sue Arrowood Price. Mr. Price was a truck driver for Chapman Concrete.  He was of the Baptist faith and he liked to fish, ride his motorcycle and dance. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Scott Price and Alan Shane Price; a step-son, John Kevin Rochester; a step-daughter, Shelly Smith;...

Gaffney, SC – Terry Michael Watkins, 65, of Gaffney died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Watkins was the son of the later Albert and Mamie Lee Watkins.             Mr. Watkins was an avid fisherman.  He was previously a textile machinist.             Survivors  include a son, Richard Watkins of Spartanburg; two daughters, Crystal Gay and her...

Charles Eugene “Bear” Ridings Campobello, SC:  Charles “Bear” Ridings passed away Friday September 21, 2018. He was the son of the late W.J. and Ruby Ridings. Charles is survived by two sisters Linda Swann and husband Jerry, and Sandra Foster. Family and friends will gather 3:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday September 29, 2018 at the home of Jerry and Linda Swann, 438 Slate Dr., Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Condolences may be expressed at...

Joe Dean McClure Boiling Springs, SC:  Joe Dean McClure, 68, passed away Thursday September 6, 2018.  He was husband of the late Nona Loftis McClure, and the son of the late Paul Ervin and Rosie “Wolfe” McClure. He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Army. Joe is survived by a son Mark McClure and wife Christina; a daughter Amanda Brooks and husband William; a brother James McClure and wife Joyce; a sister Carolyn Reid; grandchildren Christopher, Dalton, Cody, Ricky,...

Cowpens, SC – Cecil Daniel Foster. Sr., 87, of Cowpens, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Regional Hospice Home.  He was the husband of the late Gladys Sizemore Foster and the son of the late Norman and Lydia Henderson Foster.             Mr. Foster worked for Asplundh Co. as a foreman in tree cutting.  He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and a motorcycle fan.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict...