Michael Fatula, 76, of Columbus, NC passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Agnes Rakuski Fatula and was the husband of Stephanie Waters Fatula. He was a manager at High Grade Beverage in New Jersey. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife are; one step-son, Joey (Ciara) Lee, Jr.; one grandson, Ramsey Lee; one god son, Max Mazewski; one sister, Barbara (Jim) Dunn; one sister-in-law, Melanie Waters; one niece, Mari Claire...

Frances Hannon McSwain, 93, of Landrum passed away on May 2, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Eva Crow Hannon and wife of the late Hubert Walden McSwain.  She was also predeceased by her first husband Harold Johnson. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was retired from Hoechst Celanese. She is survived by three daughters Ellen Greene (Randy), Helen Horton and Teresa Doll (Mike); a step daughter Diane Bishop and a step son Pat McSwain; a brother...

Renee Blackwell McSwain, 85, of Columbus, NC, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at her home. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Major and Rachel Jones Blackwell. Renee was the widow of Dufay McSwain, who passed away in 2000. Renee enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed sports, especially watching her grandchildren play them. Renee was a member of Green Creek First Baptist Church.  Surviving are a son, Kerry McSwain (Wanda); a...

Doris Elizabeth Martin Scruggs Jackson, beloved widow of Reverend Lawrence Jackson, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024. Born in Boiling Springs, NC on October 17, 1929, Doris was the cherished daughter of Lawrence Vester Martin and Lizzie Modine Wesson.   Doris leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion through her children: Rose Brown, Martha Mahaffey (Vance), John Jackson (Susan), and Daniel Jackson (Kay), her grandchildren: Jim, Zackary, Nikolas, Elisabeth, Sarah,...

Charles Gilbert Maxfield, 84, of Greenville, formerly of Wakefield, MA and Landrum, SC passed away on April 27, 2024.  He is the husband of Judith Redfern Maxfield and the son of the late Charles Frederick and Sarah Lavinia Maxfield. When not putting his family ahead of his own needs, Charlie excelled in his career as an executive for IBM in the role of Director of Equity Investments.  In retirement, he became an interior firefighter and served as a volunteer at the Glassy...

Kristi Michelle Williams, 37, of Campobello, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  While Kristi was never married, she lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count.  Kristi's journey touched the lives of many leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength and resilience.  Her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity was an inspiration to all who know and love her.  Kristi's good humor and...

Charner Brooks West, age 92, of Campobello, South Carolina, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born in Campobello on May 9, 1931. Charner, or “C.B” as he was called by many, was beloved by his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather until his last breath. He was known for his unflappable disposition, his indomitable work ethic, and his deadpan sense of humor. Charner was happiest when at work and serving others, beginning with his first job as a curb hop at...

Steven “Tony” Anthony Duncan, 62, of Campobello, SC passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of Steven Virgil and Lois Lindsey Duncan. He was a custodian at USC Upstate. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents are one brother, Larry Duncan; one nephew, Dustin (Autumn) Duncan; one great niece Abby Duncan; and his beloved dog, Whiskey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. The family will receive...

Ila "Happy" Pegram, 88, of Inman, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home. Born in Wadesboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late John and Eunice McRae Tyson. She loved the beach and spending time with her family.  Surviving are her husband, Jack Pegram; daughters, Renae Humphries and Carmen Schultz (Rod); a son, Ivan Pegram (Sharon); grandchildren, Amy Holmes (Jake), Jon Humphries (Madison), Seth Humphries, Blake Schultz (Abbey), Jacob Schultz (Joy), and...

Patricia "Patsy" Tobin Ryan, 83 years young of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024 with her beloved husband at her side.  Patsy was born in Galveston, Texas, on January 7, 1941 to Mylin and Elizabeth Tobin. As a child Patsy lived in Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Amarillo Texas before moving to San Mateo, California, and finally Charlotte, North Carolina, where she graduated from Myers Park High School.  Patsy attended Brenau College where she was a...