All Obituaries

Charles R. Mabry, Jr. Spartanburg, SC:  Charles Robert Mabry, Jr., 87, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2019. He was the husband of the late Minnie Kimbrell Mabry and the son of the late Charles Robert Mabry, Sr. and Annabell Vinson Mabry. Mr. Mabry was retired electrician from Spartan Mills and he was a Mason. He is survived by a son Charles Michael Mabry and wife Gloria Denise of North Charleston; three grandchildren Anna M. Strawman and husband Lee of Hanahan,...

Beverly Jane Thompson Gaffney, SC:  Beverly Jane Thompson, 76, the daughter of the late Walter and Lila Thompson passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. There are no services planned.

James Ronnie Ward Pauline, SC:  James Ronnie “Ronn” Ward, 83, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. He was the husband of the former Mary Ann Webber Ward and the son of the late James Robert and Elsie Coates Ward. Ronn was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired colonel with the S.C. State Guard, a graduate of Wofford College, and a member of Glendale Baptist Church. He was employed as an accountant for Spartanburg Industries and Cryovac before going into business...

Verne L. Kling Spartanburg, SC:  Verne Leroy Kling, 88, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away August 31, 2019. Born August 1, 1931, in Howard, Kansas, he was the husband of Gretta Lea Kling and the son of the late Adam and Marie Kling. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Kling is survived by two daughters Karlene Fenderson and husband Brent of Spartanburg, and Karen Elder and husband Brian of Leonia, NJ; a son Kevin Kling and wife Juliana...

Jeffrey T. Hughes Spartanburg, SC:  Jeffrey T. Hughes passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. He left behind the apple of his eye and greatest treasure Walter Thorn Hughes (son) and wife of 35 years Paula C. Hughes. He was the son of Barbara Jean Hughes and the late Donald R. Hughes. In addition to his wife, son and mother, Jeff is survived by a brother Donald Timothy Hughes of Spartanburg and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many more friends than he could count. He led a diverse...

      Wallace Franklin Powell, 78, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg.  Mr. Powell was the husband of Kathy Skates Powell and the son of the late Jesse L. and Bernie Keller Powell.           In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Michael Powell of Cowpens; five daughters, Debbie P. Searcy (James) , Barbara P. Brown  (Matt), and Janet P. Bright (Randy) all of Cowpens;  Faye...

Teresa Leslie Spartanburg, SC:  Teresa Conway Leslie, 91, passed away quietly Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born October 8, 1927 in Edinburgh, Scotland she was the wife of the late Andrew William Leslie and the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Conway. Mrs. Leslie worked for Civil Service in Edinburgh, Scotland before moving to Canada where she worked for Bell Telephone for fifteen years. She later moved to Spartanburg, SC with her husband where they owned and operated a small...

Max Alexander Burns of Spartanburg went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2019.  He was born the son of Max E. Burns and Vergie B. Burns of Campobello.  He was a graduate of Landrum High School and the owner of Max & Associates Painting Services in Spartanburg.  Max was a generous man.  He gave of his time, talents, and money.  He helped children, graduates go to college, the elderly and people stranded on the side of the highway.  Even in his death, he...

Spartanburg - Mary Booth Kuster, 92, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Open Arms Hospice of Greenvillle.  Mrs. Kuster, the wife of the late Robert Calvin Kuster, was the daughter of the late Albert Weber Booth, Sr., and Janet Yule Booth. Survivors include three sons, Eric, John, and James Kuster; two daughters, Joyce K. Galloway and Gail K. Kohler; and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be private.  

Mary Jane Kuster SPARTANBURG, SC:  Mary Jane Kuster, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.  Mary was the daughter of the late Albert Weber Booth, Sr. and Janet Yule Booth of East Aurora, NY.  Mary was married to the late Robert Calvin Kuster.  Together they had five children that they raised both in the state of New York and in Spartanburg, SC.  While living in Spartanburg, she continued her higher education at Converse College receiving...