All Obituaries

Patricia Mae Bell, 68, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence. A native of York, SC, she is the daughter of the late Augustus and Gertrude Spencer Bell and wife of Michael Bell. She attended Cherokee Falls Missionary Fellowship Church, Blacksburg, SC and enjoyed crafting, decorating, and listening to the Word of God preached as often as possible.  In addition to her husband, cherishing her memory is son James Gardener (Aisha),...

Michael Eugene Martin, 60, of 158 Alexander Drive, Blacksburg, SC passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. Born March 22, 1961 to parents Brenda Starnes Cole of Gaffney, SC and Eugene 'Gino' Martin of Blacksburg, SC. In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory is his Fiancee Mary Jane Davis of the home, Kari Jane Davidson of the home, Matthew Blanton (Felicia) of Coffeen, Illinois; Half Brothers Clay and Rodney Cole of Gaffney, SC; and several Grandchildren and...

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Randy Keith Beam, 64, ran into the arms of Jesus Thursday evening, July 1, 2021, surrounded by his precious family, after a short battle with cancer. Randy lived with his beloved wife, Jill Collins Beam, in Blacksburg, SC. He and Jill shared 24 years of marriage and a lifetime of love and friendship. Randy was born in Shelby, NC...

Denise Patterson Latham, 66, of York, SC, formerly of Blacksburg, SC passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. Born in Cherokee County, February 08, 1955 to Lloyd and Rose Patterson, she is the wife of Edward McCoy "Coy" Latham of the home. A graduate of Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, SC, Mrs. Latham attended the Mary Black School of Nursing in Spartanburg, SC where she obtained an Associate's Degree. Mrs. Latham was employed at the White...

Milas Efird Wilson, 82, of 205 S. Shelby Street, Blacksburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord,  Friday, June 18th, while in the company of family members, at his residence.  A native of Kings Mountain, NC he was the son of late Milas Leroy and Nellie Sims Wilson and husband of the late Barbara Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School. A veteran of the United States Marine Corp, he served our country during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Doran...

Kristopher Kent Stacker, 40, of Blacksburg, SC passed away, June 14, 2021.  Born in Goshen, Indiana, he is the son of Stephen and Kandy Brandt Stacker.  He was employed with Ecoguard in Grover, NC. An avid Notre Dame fan, he enjoyed fishing and movies. He also loved his dog, Jericho.  In addition to his parents, cherishing him deeply is his daughter Karissa Stacker of Blacksburg and her mother Melinda Self, brother, Korey Stacker of Blacksburg, sister, Karmen...

William Lee (Bill) Creighton, 72, of 668 Lookout Tower Rd Blacksburg, SC, passed away June 3rd, at his residence. A native of Rock Hill, SC he was the son of the late James William Creighton and Ollie Munn Creighton Black and the step son of the late Robert Black. The husband of Linda Long Creighton for 43 years, he was also a graduate of Rock Hill High School, Class of 1968. Bill also earned degrees in Industrial Engineering and Mathematics from York Technical College. He was an Army...

Blacksburg, SC  Jack Harold Little, 89, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The son of Charles and Katie Little, Jack was born on November 9th, 1931.  He married the love of his life Frances, upon his completion of service in the Army during the Korean War. Jack and Frances were active members at Hopewell Baptist Church.  They provided a Godly home for their two daughters, Reba and Robin.  They...

John David Lautenschlager of 165 Bobby Drive, Blacksburg, SC passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was a widower of Linda Diane Fraind and son of Edward Lautenschlager and the late Diane Rieichlt Lautenschlager. A native of Erie County, NY, he was a foreman with Blythe Zachary Construction. John was a NASCAR fan, as well as a Panthers and  Bills fan. He also really liked trains. In addition to his father, his family includes brothers; Edward Lautenschlager, III and Art...

We called her “Mama.”  Geraldine Parker Martin walked through Heaven’s Gate on April 10, 2021, where she rejoiced with Jesus, family, and acquaintances.  Mama to Alan Martin (Chester, SC), Janet Bittner (Moore, SC), and Jeffrey Martin (Blacksburg, SC), she was a woman of great strength and courage as she raised us on her own. We were her world.  She gave us boundaries, correction, and love, and instilled morals and values with the hope that we would become...