All Obituaries

Bill Black   WOODRUFF- William Ray “Bill” Black Sr., 87, of 510 Briarcliff Drive went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Pelham Medical Center.   He was born October 2, 1933 in Saluda, S.C. to the late Herman Leo and Mary Alice Trotter Black. He was a member of Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent.  He was a member of Bethel Masonic Lodge and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the...

Ted Baldwin   ENOREE- Lanny Ted Baldwin, 60, of 4261 Cross Anchor Road passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence.   He was born October 28, 1960 in Union County to the late William and Ethel Mae Baldwin.  He was a carpenter.   Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Baldwin of the home; one brother, Roger Baldwin (Susan) of Texas.   No public services will be held.   Lanford-Gwinn Mortuary

James Harold “Jamie” Smith   WOODRUFF- James Harold “Jamie” Smith, 75, formerly of 101 Hunter Road went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2021.   He was born February 10, 1945 in Spartanburg County to the late Robert Paul and Myrtle Williams Smith.  He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church.   Surviving are three sisters, Kathryn Finley of Woodruff, Evelyn Garrett of Woodruff and Carolyn Sherbert of Woodruff; three brothers, Bob...

Barbara Ann Lee   FOUNTAIN INN- Barbara Ann Carathers Lee, 71, of 1549 Garrett Patton Road went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence.   She was born December 26, 1949 to the late Grady and Grace Ramsey Carathers.  She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher, member of the church choir, worked in the nursery department, a member of the ladies Bible study, was former church custodian and never missed a...

Martha Ann Montjoy   WOODRUFF- Martha Ann Varner Montjoy, 75, of Woodruff was a caring mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She went to her Heavenly home Sunday, January 10, 2021.   Martha was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost.  She treasured time with her family and adored her grandchildren.  She is the loving mother of Michael (Teri) Montjoy of Greenville and grandmother of Madelyn Ann Montjoy and Lucas Michael Montjoy.  She was born...

Paul Ted Green Sr.   GRAY COURT- Paul Ted Green Sr., 97, of 4278 Bramlett Church Road passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Legacy Southpointe.   He was born March 15, 1923 to the late Jepthe Rufus and Vera Lee Bragg Green and was the widower of Mattie Evelyn Owens Green.  He was a member of Bramlett United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran having served in World War II.  He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and was a POW.   Surviving are three sons,...

Geraldine F. Mobley   WOODRUFF- Geraldine Forman Mobley, 93, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Brookstone Terrace.   She was born January 8, 1928 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Charles and Estelle Smith Forman and was the widow of William Burts Mobley from 1948 until his death in 2012.  She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and was a former member of Morningside Baptist Church.  Mrs. Mobley was retired teaching visually handicapped students and also...

Thelma A. Whittaker   WOODRUFF- Thelma Armstrong Whittaker, 93, formerly of 3456 Harris Bridge Road went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 6, 2021.   She was born in Laurens County, December 21, 1927 to the late Archie Vernon and Iona Harper Armstrong and was the widow of George Manly Whittaker.  She was a member of Bramlett United Methodist Church and was retired from W.R. Grace, Cryovac Division.   Surviving are one daughter, Georgia Whittaker Bullington...

Jose’ Manuel Batista   Jose’ Manuel Batista, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021.   He was born October 31, 1932 in the Dominican Republic to the late Martin and Teresa Gomez Batista.  He was a teacher with the Dominican Republic and was member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.   Surviving are his wife, Josefina Adriana Diaz De Batista; two sons, Jose Rafael Batista and Guarionex Batista; seven daughters, Teresa Gutierrez, Magalys Jimenez,...

Daniel L. Hamilton   On January 3rd, 2021 Daniel Lester Hamilton, 66, of Enoree, South Carolina, died unexpectedly yet peacefully in his home surrounded with love by his entire family.   Dan was born on May 27, 1954 in Hornell, NY to Orland Daniel Hamilton and Gertrude Lorraine Shook.  On August 9th, 1975 he married his soul mate Linda Gene Keck.  They raised two daughters, Malissa “RagNut” and Tanya “T”, and two sons, Bradley and Daniel.  ...