All Obituaries

Linda Upchurch Dover, 79, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 4th, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, SC. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Alton and Margaret Moss Upchurch and the widow of William (Junior) Dover. She was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church, and was a loyal Blacksburg Wildcat fan, as she was a member of the Wildcat Class of 1960. Linda retired from Wendell Fabrics, after 40 years, where she worked with marketing...

Mrs. Augusta Louise Byars Wisher, 91 of 1528 W. Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC, went home to be with Jesus, April 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cherokee County, she was the loving wife of the late Lee Roy Wisher, and a daughter of the late Berl and Lunie Pennington Byars. She was a Charter Member of Garden Temple Assembly of God and loved her Lord and family. She enjoyed reading her Bible, wordsearch puzzles and gardening.  Surviving are two daughters -...

Mr. Arnold Eugene Dingmon, 45, of Blacksburg, SC passed away unexpectedly April, 10, 2022. He was the son of Cheryl Lightsey Pruitt and spouse to Melissa Bolin. Left to cherish his memory also are 2 daughters, Dezarae J. Dingmon and Chelsy M. Dingmon, both of Blacksburg, SC, and 2 brothers, Jeff Blackwell and Samuel Collins.  He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed bowling, fishing, working on cars and woodworking. He also enjoyed listening to old time rock n roll. The family will be...

Charles Nubert McDaniel, Sr., 91, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 71 years to Mrs. Annie Virginia White McDaniel. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Luther and Annie Irene Moss McDaniel. Known and loved for his blue eyes by Mrs. Annie, he was also known and loved for his smile, gentle spirit and love for his Savior, family, church and church family. Mr. Nubert especially enjoyed the children...

Mr. Odell (Ricky) Junior Hamrick, 66, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 4, 2022.  A native of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Ben and Mary Sue Dover Hamrick. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He also enjoyed fishing whenever he had the opportunity. Cherishing his memory are brothers, Donald (Deborah) Hamrick, Blacksburg, SC and William R. McMurray (Diane), Shelby, NC. He also had numerous nieces and nephews, one special niece served as his caregiver in the...

Robert "Bob" Lynn Soth, 73, of Blacksburg, SC passed away late Monday night, March 28, 2022, at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Emma Pressley Soth and son of the late Robert and Dorothy Soth Left to cherish his memory along with his wife are a daughter Jennifer Matton (Pete) of Blacksburg, SC and a son in law, Joe Fields of Gaffney, SC. 3 grandchildren, Ethan Blackman, Robert Lucky and Niki Abernathy. 6 great-grandchildren, Patience Abernathy, Amaya Abernathy,...

Terry Douglas Stacy of Blacksburg, SC passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Blue Ridge in Brookview House in Gaffney, SC. He was the son of the late Douglas Stacy and Sue Borders Stacy. He was of the Baptist faith and a handyman in the construction industry. Left to cherish his memory are sons, Wesley Brent Stacy of Blacksburg, SC and Tyler Watkins of Archdale, NC. His companion Sonya Dover and aunts Patsy Tingley of Blacksburg, SC and Francis Faulkenberry of Greenville, SC. The families...

Patricia Patterson Hughey, 75, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Tuesday, March 1st, at her home.  A native of Blacksburg, she was the daughter of the late Little and Louise Patterson. She was married for 54 years to the late Eddie Dale Hughey. Patricia graduated from Blacksburg High School and had retired from Hoeschst Celanese in Shelby, NC. A member of Cherokee Falls Baptist Church, she was a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher of children grades 1st-5th. A devoted...

James M. (Jimmy) Townsend, 60, of Blacksburg, SC, went Home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 26th, at Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC.  Jimmy was born in Brunswick, GA on October 17, 1961, a son of the late Wanda Joyce (Teston) and Ralph Paul Townsend. He was married to Wanda (Ferguson) Townsend for 38 years.   A graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 1980, he was a member of the Football Hall of Fame, BHS Band Booster Club, Athletic Booster Club, Former...

Gary Lee Gaut Sr. of Gaffney, SC passed away Friday, February 25. He was the son of the late James (Jim) Gaut and Geneva (Jenny) Robarts. Gary was blessed with a lot of family. Surviving are his close companion, Bobbi Sheaks, children, Christina Rowden, Eddie DeLuna (Ashley), Brian DeLuna, Gary Gaut ( Kayla), James Gaut (Brittny), Josh Gaut (Tori), Destiny Gaut, Joey Hileman (Karen), and Trent Sherrod. 24 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. A sister, Paula Hall of Taft, Ca. and brothers...