All Obituaries

James ( Jamie ) King Painter Jr., 50 , of 211 Old Factory Rd., Blacksburg passed away suddenly October 20,2020. He was the husband of Kimberly Painter and son of Judy S Painter and the late James K Painter Sr. He was an avid drummer, Carolina Panthers & University of South Carolina Gamecocks fan, enjoyed fishing with his Dad and being with family. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by a daughter, Brittany Eubanks, Mother in Law, Mary Allison ,2 Nieces, Destiny Duffie and...

  David Lee Easterling, 65, of 310 Chesterfield Dr Shelby, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, October 6th, at his residence.   Born July 28, 1955, to the late Elizabeth (Mathison) and Alfred Leroy Easterling, Jr. David was a graduate of Bennettsville High School in Bennetsville, SC, later furthering his education and receiving a Bachelor's Degree. David was also a Veteran of the United States Navy. David worked as a custodian for the Cherokee County School...

Erich Preston Davis, 59, of Grover, NC, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, NC he enjoyed carp fishing, shooting pool and was a graduate of Crest High School. Mr. Davis was survived by a son, Chris Kale and brother, Wayne Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Maynard Davis and mother, Shirley Head Davis A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 20, 2020, 2:00pm at Christopher's Carp...

George Willard Howell, 90, passed away Friday, August, 14, 2020 at Peachtree Centre, Gaffney, SC. A native of Seaboard, NC, he was the son of the late Jimmie R. and Minnie Irene Long Howell. Mr. Howell retired as an operator engineer in road construction. Cherishing his memory are sons; Robert Howell, Cowden, Illinois, Lloyd Howell, Colorado, and Timothy Lee Howell, Blacksburg, daughters; Barbara Lynn Howell, Cowden, Illinois, and, Candace Wright, Spartanburg, SC, sister, Eula Glover, Buck...

Myrna Crim Johnson, 84, Blacksburg, SC, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.  A native of Columbia, SC she was the daughter of the late Godfrey Wilson Crim and Lexie Turner Crim.  She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1961, with a Masters Degree in education. She spent most of her teaching career in Charleston County, SC. She had three children with her husband, Walter E. Johnson, III. They are Claire Louise Johnson (deceased), Walter E. Johnson IV, and Frankie...

Timothy Scott "Scottie" Blackwell, 53, Union Highway, Gaffney, SC, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Cherokee Medical Center. A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of Gladys Wilson Blackwell and the late Henry Leroy Blackwell. He was married to Tammy Crowder Blackwell of the home . Scottie loved his family and he was greatly loved as well, being affectionately called "Pickle" and "Pillsbury" by his family. He enjoyed NASCAR being a true Dale...

Brenda Ellis Thomas, 79, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, August 1st, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Gary Thomas, whom she had celebrated 61 years of marriage. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Loy and Leavy Self Ellis.  Brenda was and excellent cook and loved making jewelry. She also loved animals, especially her cat, "Yellowtail" and dog, "Bitsy".  She had retired from nursing as an LPN and had...

Brian Keith Peterson, 49, Kraft Road, Gaffney, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Pete Peterson and Edith Erwin. He was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Brian was a NASCAR fan as well as baseball fan, with the Atlanta Braves being his favorite team. Cherishing his memory are son, Brian Peterson Jr., Indiana, daughter, Meagan Peterson, NC, bothers; Robert and Jimmy Peterson, Gaffney, and sisters; Kim...

Brenda Carroll Bradshaw Brenda Carroll Bradshaw, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 26th, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born May 3, 1947, to the late Lillie Mae (Foster) and Stacy Wilburn Carroll, Brenda loved helping people, working in her garden, watching the birds in the yard, and spending time with her 23 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Kimbrell and a brother,...

Gaffney, SC Joe Samuel Westmoreland Joe Samuel Westmoreland, 57, of Gaffney, SC passed away Saturday, July 25th, at his residence. Born July 15, 1963, to the late Hazel (Huskins) and Joe Hampton Westmoreland. A graduate of York High School and Veteran of the US Army National Guard, Joe loved to fish, hunt, and play his guitar and banjo with friends and family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Petty. Left to cherish his memory are sisters; Teresa...