All Obituaries

Jeremiah Clay “J-Money” Robinson   WOODRUFF- Jeremiah Clay “J-Money” Robinson, 14, of 248 Angells Drive passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.   He was born May 11, 2008, in Spartanburg County to Matthew Robinson of Spartanburg and Ashley Morton Robinson of Enoree.    Surviving in addition to his parents is one sister, Courtney Robinson of Spartanburg; the love of his life, his “old lady” Elizabeth Cummings; extended brothers...

Nathan Scott   ENOREE- William Nathan Scott, 38, of 820 Watson Road passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.   He was born July 8, 1984, to Gale Crocker and Tony Scott of Enoree.  He was a former employee with Michelin and attended Hobbysville Church of God of Prophecy.   Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, William Scott and Isaiah Scott both of Jonesville; one daughter, Ozzlynn Scott of...

Jim Clary   WOODRUFF- James Edgar “Jim” Clary, 83, of 44 Eli Cox Road went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 13, 2022, at St. Francis Downtown, Greenville.   He was born December 14, 1938, to the late James Albert and Martha Tuten Clary.  He was a faithful servant at Antioch Baptist Church where he served his Lord in many capacities including Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and the Senior Ministry.  Jim was a retired employee with General Electric...

Eddie D. Simmons   WOODRUFF- Eddie Dean Simmons, 70, of 398 Simmons Road passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home.   He was born May 2, 1952, in Spartanburg County to the late Vernon Simmons Sr. and Lois Rice Simmons.  He was a member of Switzer First Baptist Church and was a retired superintendent with Three Pines Country Club.   Surviving is his wife, Sheila West Simmons of the home; two sons, Paul Justin Simmons (Kim) of Tignall, Georgia and Austin...

Sandy Thackston   WOODRUFF- Sandra Dianne “Sandy” Thackston, 61 of 1043 West Georgia Road passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home.   She was born May 22, 1961, to the late Buford and Gail Peace Manly.  She was a former machine operator with Cryovac and a member of West End Baptist Church.   Surviving is one daughter, Kimberly Leatherwood of Woodruff; one son, Michael Leatherwood of the home; two brothers, Tim Manly (Rhonda) of Woodruff and...

Charles W. Johnston   WOODRUFF- Charles Wilfred Johnston, 79, formerly of 340 West Peachtree Street passed away Monday November 7, 2022, at Manning Place in Greer.   He was born May 12, 1943, in Paterson, New Jersey to the late William and Eleanor Magee Johnston.  He was a retired electronic technician with Three-M Corporation in Greenville.   He was the last surviving member of his immediately family.   Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 10,...

Jackie E. DeYoung   WOODRUFF- Jackie Edward DeYoung, 67, of 135 Griffin Road passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center.   He was born October 4, 1955, in Spartanburg County to the late Jeru and Patricia Bevill DeYoung.  He was a former automotive mechanic.   Surviving is one daughter, Jackie Ann Jacobs of Woodruff; two brothers, Billy DeYoung of Woodruff and Bobby DeYoung of Woodruff; one sister, Cathy Jones of Spartanburg; grandchildren,...

Jack W. West Jack William “Jackie” West, 70, of 103 Rosemary Lane, Laurens passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.   He was born March 27, 1952, in Joanna to the late Jack Strother and Corrine Thompson West Fountain.  Jack was a retired art broker.   Surviving are two sisters, Beth Hughes of Enoree and Lynn Leopard of Gray Court.  He was predeceased by a sister, Glenda Wilbanks.   A memorial service will be...

Rebba G. Simmons   Rebba Gillespie Simmons, age 73, of 205-B Ashley Lane, Laurens and formerly of Enoree, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Hospice of Laurens County.  She was born in Spartanburg County of May 5, 1949, to the late Addie D. and Jacqueline Cole Gillespie. Rebba was a member of First Assembly of Laurens and a retired LPN with Laurens Memorial Hospital.   She is survived by her loving husband, Johnny L. Simmons Jr., of the home; two daughters, Dodie...

Ricky Fortenberry WOODRUFF- Ricky Lyn Fortenberry, age 65, of 606 West Georgia Street passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Woodruff Manor.   He was born in Woodruff on May 22, 1957, to the late Howard and Doris South Fortenberry. He was a member of Moore Church of Christ and always enjoyed collecting contributions for “Camp Hope”.  Ricky was a sport’s fan of all types supporting the Woodruff Wolverines by attending any game anywhere any type of sport was...