All Obituaries

Shelly McLaughlin Thomason Victoria "Shelly" Rachelle McLaughlin Thomason, 72, of Spartanburg passed away July 12, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Waco TX, she was daughter of the late Warren Kenneth McLaughlin Flora Mae Alverson McLaughlin and the widow of Claude "Randall" Thomason. Survivor's include one daughter Fallon Thomason; a grandson Colby (Tinsley Fleming) Thomason; two sisters Beverly Powell and Rebecca Cope; one niece Tricia (Sammy) Osment; ...

Nancy Tollison, 82, of PeachTree Centre in Gaffney, South Carolina, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2026. Born on May 21, 1944, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frankie Adair Tollison and Burton V. Tollison. Nancy was a devoted daughter, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend. Above all else, she loved the Lord God and her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith was the ...

Jefferson Trawick Austin, 57, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026. Jefferson was a man of unwavering faith who loved the Lord above all else. He was deeply devoted to his family, fiercely loyal to those he loved, and known for his incredible strength, generous heart, and contagious smile. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His sense of humor could brighten any room, and his kindness left a lasting ...

Ronald Allen Crunkilton, affectionately known as "Papa Dude," passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 56. Ronald was a man whose presence could light up any room. He was humble, funny, witty, playful, and full of life. Known for his caring nature and big heart, Ronald never met a stranger and genuinely loved everyone he encountered. His determination, passion, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. A hardworking man throughout his life, Ronald ...

Ellah Grace Foster and Serenity Faith Foster went home to be with the Lord on June 10th, 2026. They are survived by their parents, Alexander Kyle Foster and Ashley Nicole Gault; brothers, Kolton Foster, Cooper Foster and Nolan Foster; sister, Alayna Johnson; grandparents, Shannon Foster (Laura) and Susan Walker. They are predeceased by their grandparent, Michelle Gault. We may not understand why some lives are so brief, but we trust that these precious children were known and loved by God ...

Deborah Lynn McAbee, affectionately known to family and friends as "Deb-O" and "Zebra Lynn," passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 67. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Bradley and Lollie Mae Bradley. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Ellis (Fred); her cherished granddaughters, Briannah Ellis and Aylah Ellis; four sisters, and her beloved dog, Lola. Deborah was known for her vibrant personality, quick wit, and unmistakable gift for ...

Nancy Maria Nicholson, age 71, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on April 19, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, Nancy was the beloved daughter of William and Rose Mastandrea and later made her home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Nancy was a woman of extraordinary strength, devotion, and love. To those who knew her best, she was loving, devoted, impulsive, persistent, and one of the strongest women anyone could ever hope to meet. Her presence brought comfort, stability, and purpose to the people ...

Frances Inez Poole Frances Inez Poole, 88, of Cowpens passed away May 17, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Mayo she was daughter of the late Jep Wood and Emma Davis and the widow of Olin Dewitt Poole she was retired from Spartan Mills. Survivors include two sons Billy Poole and Steven Poole; one granddaughter Chrissy Poole and one great granddaughter Savana Poole. She was predeceased by in addition to her parents and husband by one brother Ralph Davis and a great ...

Martha A. Brewington, 80, passed away on April 26th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dock Brewington and Essie Sanders Brewington. Martha loved animals and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She enjoyed hiking, riding her bike, and being in nature. She worked in the Registrar’s Office at Wofford College for 42 years. While working, she also took classes and earned her degree from Wofford College. Martha attended East Spartanburg Wesleyan Church and valued her faith and church ...

Mary M. Brackins, 89, passed away on April 14th, 2026. She was the wife of the late Lester Brackins and the daughter of the late Boyce and Lillian West McArthur. She was a 1954 graduate of Roebuck High School and worked for many years as a seamstress in the textile industry. A lifelong member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, she loved singing, especially in the church choir. She also enjoyed traveling, working puzzles like crosswords and sudoku, and spending time appreciating birds and ...