Helen Trout Johnson entered the heavenly kingdom on June 5, 2023. She was born June 3, 1940, to Oliver and Golden Trout of Gramling, SC. Helen was a faithful member of Landrum First Baptist Church where she served as a teacher for Children's Sunday School, Mission Friends, Girls in Action and Vacation Bible School. In addition, she was the director for the Women's Missionary Union, Sunday School, Senior Adults Sunday Division, and Senior Adults Encourager's Program. Helen was a...

Farrell Dean Atkins, 49, of Landrum, passed away on May 31, 2023.  He was the son of the late Farrell Floyd Atkins and Shirley June Harris Atkins. He was a member of Landrum United Methodist Church and a Manager at the Hare and Hound Restaurant in Landrum. Farrell's love of music, art and vintage collectibles were passions that he loved sharing with everyone.  His ability to find beauty in every day and bring a smile to every face is unmatched.  The light that shown so...

Shana Michelle McClain, 53, of Landrum passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Carolyn Coulbourne McClain, and was the fiancée of Donald Tracy. She loved spending time with family and talking to people that she would meet. She loved to read, sing karaoke, play games, shop, and watch TV. Left to cherish her memory in addition to her fiancée are two daughters, Joanna (Derick) Edwards, and Shanaese (Michael) Benbow; one...

Johnny Brownlow Greenway, 68, of Inman passed away on May 24, 2023.  He was the son of the late John Thomas and Joan Augusta Pack Greenway and husband of Norma Ballew Greenway. He retired as a Chemical Operator and worked at Milliken Chemical and Englehard Corporation for many years.  He served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife Norma Greenway; a son Joey Greenway (Erin); a daughter Kathy White (Ray); two sisters Rose Gidaro and Betty Jo Lollis; a brother Curtis Fuggle;...

Bobbie Jo Wilson, 86, of Abbeville passed away on May 23, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Benjamin "Joe" and Clara Hutchins Coleman. She was retired from Homelite. She is survived by two sons Joseph Jefferson West Jr. and VW West; three grandchildren Brad West, Lee West and Jeffrey Scott West; and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Mike West and a grandson Joseph Jefferson West, III. At her request, there will be no services.  

James Russell "Rusty" Culbreth Retired US Air Force MSGT James Russell Culbreth, 76, husband of Ronnie Culbreth, of Summerville, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2023. Rusty was born in Landrum, South Carolina on July 12, 1946. He was the son of James Wall Culbreth and Bonita Parker Culbreth.  He was a flight engineer in the United States Air Force for 20+ years.  Afterwards, he worked at a sporting goods store and did construction.  He enjoyed working on engines,...

Mary Ophelia "Sister" Shields Greer, 86, of Campobello, passed away on May 20, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late James Luther Shields, Sr. and Mattie Metcalf Shields and the wife of the late Calvin Keith Greer. Ophelia was a member of First Baptist Church Gowensville and a member of the Berean Sunday School Class.  She retired from Mohawk Industries and enjoyed volunteering with Mobile Meals.  She loved her music and dancing and had a passion for traveling,...

Danny Sheldon West, 74, of Landrum passed away on May 17, 2023.   He was the son of the late Leland and Ethel West and husband of Brenda Barnette West. He was a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and was a retired business owner of United Forest Products.   He served in the National Guard.    He had served as a Deacon and a former board member of Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries. He is survived by his wife, Brenda West; a daughter Jennifer...

Robert Nelson Slagle, 80, of Green Creek passed away on May 16 2023.  He was the son of the late Robert and Bertha Croft Slagle and husband of Jayne Rhodes Slagle. He served in the US Army and retired from Southern Bell. He is survived by his wife, Jayne Slagle; three sons Robert William Slagle, Tommy Joe Slagle, and James Metcalf; two daughters Marianne Burdison and Teresa Reinhardt; a sister Grace Miller; seven grandchildren Kristin & Tiffany Slagle, Joey Gosma, Danielle...

Mary Frances Ayers, 80, of Green Creek, NC passed away on May 13, 2023.   She was the widow of Neil L. Ayers and daughter of the late Paul Covington and Marie Steadman Covington. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter Carol Howell (Jeff); two grandchildren Faith Smith (Bobby) and John Howell; three brothers and two sisters. She was predeceased by a sister and two brothers. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday May 17,...