Jay Christopher Bell

May 2, 2023

 

 

Jay Christopher Bell, 48, passed away on May 2, 2023. Born July 31, 1974 in Spartanburg, S.C., Jay graduated from Boiling Springs High School and later received his B.A. in Communications from the College of Charleston. After college, he worked as a reporter for The Laurens County Advertiser before joining the family-owned business, MLB Builders. Upon moving to...

Wanda Mae Ramsey

May 2, 2023

 

 

Wanda Mae RamseyInman

 Wanda Mae Hutchins Ramsey, 65, of 63 Blackstock Road in Inman, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Magnolia Manor of Inman. Wanda was born in Spartanburg on December 25, 1957, a daughter of the late Blennie Mae Jane Hood Hutchins and Howard Hutchins.She was a  homemaker.Survivors include a daughter, Brantley Whittemore, a son, Grey Ramsey,...

Leonard Eugene Barnette

May 1, 2023

 

 

Leonard Eugene BarnetteInman

 Leonard Eugene Barnette, 51, of 350 Clark Road in Inman, passed away Monday, May 1st, 2023 at his home. Leonard was born in Polk County, NC on October 9, 1971, a son of the late Lois Inez Brannon Barnette Lawson and the late Alvin Curtis Barnette. He was the step-son of the late Lee Lawson, Jr....

Billy Ray Vinson

May 1, 2023

Billy Ray Vinson, 79, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.  

Born in Union, South Carolina on December 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Loye H. Vinson and Roselle G. Vinson, and was the husband of Sandra Jean High Vinson.  

Mr. Vinson served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, retired from...

Patricia Gail Melton

Apr 30, 2023

 

 

Inman, SCPatricia Melton

 Patricia Melton, 83, of 141 Golightly Street, Inman, SC, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice in Landrum. 

Patricia was born in Spartanburg, SC on March 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth (Johnson) Fortenberry and James J. Fortenberry.

She was the wife of Stanley Melton, retired from Springs Industries...

Charles Franklin Turner

Apr 28, 2023

Charles Franklin Turner, born November 6, 1938, in Polk County, North Carolina, passed away at his home in Inman, South Carolina on Friday, April 28. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise G.Turner. He had a career with Allstate Insurance, but the loves of his life were his wife, children, and grandchildren. He graduated from USC -...

Michael Ray "Mike" Allen

Apr 27, 2023

 

Michael Ray "Mike" AllenInman

Michael Ray "Mike" Allen, 76, of 191 Skinner Road in Inman, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Mike was born in Johnson City, TN on October 30, 1946, a son of the late Maude Lee Howell Allen and Jack Ray Allen. He was the owner of Mike's Bait and Tackle in Inman...

Brenda Henderson Gowan

Apr 25, 2023

Brenda Henderson Gowan, 83, of  Inman, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 11, 1939, a daughter of the late Nettie Ann (Ridings) Lowe and Leonard Talmadge Lowe.

She was first married to the late Cecil Moody Henderson and was the wife of the late Clifford  C. Gowan.

Brenda retired from...

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Lawson

Apr 19, 2023

Campobello, SC---Kenneth "Ken" Ray Lawson, 67, of Campobello, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 16, 1955, he was a son of the late William "Bill" Glen Lawson Sr. and Gladys Mitchell Lawson and was the husband of Debbie Marlene (Pittman) Lawson having celebrated 42...

P Terry Ridings

Apr 17, 2023

Inman, SC Paul Terry Ridings    P Terry Ridings, 67, of 5070 Hwy 9, Inman, SC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.   Terry was born in Spartanburg, SC on September 29, 1955, a son of Betty (Watson) Lowe, of Spartanburg, SC and Paul H Ridings, of Boiling Springs, SC.   He was of...