All Obituaries

Robert Joseph Knight, 88, of Lyman, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 102 Marion Avenue, Spartanburg. 

Teresa Dianne Hughes Thompson, 58, of Union, SC, passed away on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026 in Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Union County, SC, she was the wife of Gary Lemark Thompson and daughter of the late Clyde Louis “Ludo” Hughes and Velveree Smith “Punkin” Hughes. Teresa was a graduate of Union High School, class of 1985. She was employed at Milliken and Company Cedar Hill Plant in Union, SC. She also dedicated compassionate care as ...

Shirley Mae Kelly, 64, of Carlisle, SC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A native of Jersey City, NJ, she was the beloved daughter of the late Columbia Smith and Ruth Kelly Hunter. She was educated in the Jersey City, NJ public school system. She retired from Cone Mill after many years of dedicated service. Those left to cherish fond and precious memories include her son, Jonathon Maurice Kelly (Jamie Vanlue) one grandchild, Lywonn James Johnson-Kelly; ...

Baby Ishmael Correll Henry, transitioned on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary, Inc., 361 Meansville Road, Union, SC.  

Barbara Ann Thompson, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 27, 2026. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the cherished daughter of the late L.J. Evans and Hattie Virginia Thompson. She was educated in the Spartanburg County public school system. She retired from First Baptist Church of Spartanburg after serving forty faithful years in their Housekeeping Department.  She was a woman of strength with a strong sense of self who embodied ...

Roosevelt Stevens, 72, of Union, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Union, SC he was the son of the late Charner Stevens, Sr. and Mable Jeter Stevens. Roosevelt was a graduate of Union High School, class of 1972. He dedicated many years as lead machine operator at Executive Knits. Roosevelt was known to others as “Henry”. In addition to his parents, Roosevelt was preceded in death by three brothers, Charner ...

Leilani Amari Neveah Gray, transitioned on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Greer Memorial Hospital. Leilani was the baby girl of Destiny Jonell Robinson-Gray and Jurvae Marsalis Xavier Gray. Leilani was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Karen Robinson; and paternal grandfather, Bobby Gray. In addition to her mother and father, Leilani is survived by her maternal grandfather, Johnathan Allen and paternal grandmother, Marie Gray. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community ...

James Anthony Bryant was born in Spartanburg, SC on December 21, 1964. He was the husband of Katrina Hill Bryant and son of the late Charles D. Bryant and Viola Hollis Bryant. He departed this earthly life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence. James was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1983. He earned his living as a self-employed general contractor. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a beloved niece, Dominique Bryant.   He leaves ...

Kathleen Davis "Kat" Young, 71, of Union SC, passed away on Saturday night, February 21, 2026, in Spartanburg Medical Center.  Kathleen was born on September 16, 1954, to the late Azalee Smith Davis Lott and the late John Lee Davis. She lived in the home with her husband John A. Young. A native of Union County, she was educated in the Union public school system. Kathleen was affectionately known to others as “Kat”. She was a member of Wyatt’s Chapel Baptist ...

Born on January 13, 1963, to the late Willie Rice Sr. and Ernestine Coleman Rice, Willie D. Rice Jr. grew up in Union, SC, attending Union High School. He was deeply influenced by cultural icons Michael Jackson and Bruce Lee. Willie was known for his talent at imitating Michael Jackson’s dance moves and was remembered for these performances. Inspired by Bruce Lee, Willie pursued Taekwondo under Sensei Mr. Wade Hampton now Deacon Wade Hampton, earning a Black Belt. Willie was a ...