All Obituaries

Janice Thoroughman Spartanburg, SC:  Janice Thoroughman, 87, passed away at her home Friday, October 16, 2020. Born February 22, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Ben Franklin and Ruth Pearson Long. Janice was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Converse College. She served as a substitute teacher for Dekalb County School District, Atlanta, GA and for Spartanburg County Schools. Janice is survived by a daughter Dorothy Lynn Hagan of Boulder CO, and her...

Betty McSwain Arcadia, SC:  Betty Jean McSwain, 87, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born November 13, 1932 in Spindale, NC she was the wife of the late Jimmy McSwain and the daughter of the late Arthur and Dolly Goode. Mrs. McSwain was a faithful member of Crossway Church, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was loved deeply and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a daughter Carolyn Cartee and...

Robert “Bob” Fitzgerald Spartanburg, SC: Robert (Bob or Fitz) Cooksey Fitzgerald entered this temporary home on June 26, 1934, and has now entered his eternal home with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 26, 2020. Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Hollis Boyd, Sr, and Atta Scott Fitzgerald. Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Jo Fleming Fitzgerald; sons Randy Fitzgerald (Mary) and Stanley Fitzgerald (Paula); grandchildren Ryan Fitzgerald, Kimberley...

Thurman Reid Quinn Spartanburg, SC:  Thurman Reid Quinn, 77, passed away at home Sunday, September 20, 2020. Born August 17, 1943 he was the husband of Millicent Whelchel Quinn, and the son of the late Isaac and Tess Quinn. Mr. Quinn was a member of Central Baptist Church, Cowpens and retired as human resources manager for Parker & Hannifin, a division of JBL. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Darryl Quinn; daughters Pam Johnson and husband Steve, Tina Killian and...

Patricia Foster Patricia T. Foster (Gabauer), 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness. Patricia was born July 9, 1941 in West Mifflin, PA. She was heavily involved with her church St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Tampa; a member of the quilting club and the lady’s prayer group. She volunteered her time when needed and will always be remembered as a kind and giving person. Patricia is preceded in death by...

Gene Timothy “Tim” Simpson, Jr. Spartanburg, SC:  Gene Timothy “Tim” Simpson, Jr., 61, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Born December 10, 1958 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the husband of Margaret McDonald Simpson and the son of Gene Timothy, Sr. and Brenda Skinner Simpson. A graduate of Broome High School, Tim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. He was a faithful member of Davis Chapel Wesleyan Church where he formerly served as music...

Mary Ethel Hughes Miss Hughes was born March 19th, 1946, a resident of Spartanburg SC.  She passed away Friday September 4th, 2020.  She was the only daughter of the late Judson Wayne Hughes and Margaret Cooksey Hughes.  She is survived by close cousins: Dorothy H. Dean (caregiver), Michael Cooksey, Mark Cooksey (Cheryl), Stephanie Morris, Anne Baron, cousin in-law Judy Harris.  She was predeceased by close cousin George Harris, and cousin in-law Ron Dean.  She...

Kenneth Ray Lyda Spartanburg, SC:  Kenneth Ray Lyda, born Friday, August 20, 1954, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 3, 2020. He follows behind his sister Teresa Foster and his brother-in-law Junior Foster. He leaves behind his father James Lyda, his brother Gene Lyda, and his wife Barbara Lyda. He also leaves behind a niece Ashley Guyton and a nephew Ray Foster. The one who’ll miss him the most is his beloved Kathy Wallace. Kenneth was a service to the community...

Robert Leroy Pearson III Spartanburg, SC:  Robert Leroy Pearson III, 84, passed away Thursday September 3, 2020. Born October 30, 1935 he was the son of the late Robert Leroy II and Mae Bobo Pearson. Mr. Pearson served in the US Army and was the owner and director of Palmetto Beauty Schools and many salons. He is survived by two sons Robert Leroy Pearson IV and Brian Scott Pearson both of Spartanburg; a daughter Jennifer P. Bethea (Timothy) of Spartanburg; and two granddaughters. No...

Thelma Gosnell Reece Spartanburg, SC:  Thelma Gosnell Reece, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born June 29, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the wife of the late Boyce Wilburn Reece, and the daughter of the late Alfred and Susie Gosnell. Mrs. Reece was a faithful member of Pacolet Mills Church of God, an avid reader, loved to crochet and loved to visit with family. Mrs. Reece is survived by four sons, Gene Reece and wife Patsy of Woodruff, David Reece...