Roy Lee Taylor, 92, of Clinton, TN formerly of Columbus, NC passed away on December 2, 2023. He was the son of the late George S. and Clara Owens Taylor. He was the husband of the late Emogene Johnson Taylor. He is survived by three sons Garry Lee Taylor, Darryl Taylor, and Rickey Lee Taylor; son-in-law Roger Walker and wife Miriam Guffey Walker; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Deborah Taylor Walker. The family will receive friends...

Dixie Gosnell Jenkins, 79, of Landrum, passed away on November 30, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Edna Faye Gosnell and wife of Bobby "Warp" Jenkins. She was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church Gowensville.  She was a bookkeeper and accountant at Tryon Lumber.  She loved to go antiquing and thrift shopping. In addition to her husband, Bobby "Warp", she is survived by a son Chris Jenkins (Lynn); sisters, Victoria...

Jackie Southern Oxendine, 82, of Landrum, South Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her home.  Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Monell Center Southern. Jackie was the widow of Hudell Oxendine, who passed away in 2022. She loved spending time with her family and going to church. Jackie was a member of Bible Baptist Church.  Surviving are a daughter, Tanoa Taylor (Allen); a sister, Dale Turner (Tex); three...

Mary Owens Key, 86, of Tryon passed away on November 29, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Colette and Cora Lee McMurray Owens. Mary worked many places over the years before retiring.  She was a wonderful hospitality specialist everywhere she worked. She is survived by three sons Billy Wall, Tony Key and Gene Key; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Ann Shockley; a sister Molly Owens and two brothers Charles and Calvin Owens. A...

Joe Harold Blackwell, 89, of Campobello passed away on November 29, 2023.  He was the son of the late Dennis and Elzie Mae Fisher Blackwell. Joe was a farmer and retired from SC Elastic.  He was a member of Redeemed Baptist Church. He is survived by three brothers Bennett Blackwell (Brenda), Raymond Blackwell (Polly) and James Blackwell; three sisters Mary Blackwell, Mildred Blackwell and Frances  Ponder; a special niece Judy Belue; and several other nieces and nephews. The...

Jean Carruth Plumley Boyce passed away on November 24, 2023. Jean was born on June 28, 1940 to Brooks Griffin Carruth and James Ferguson Carruth. She lived in Landrum her entire life. Jean graduated from Landrum High School and received her associate degree in nursing from USC Upstate in 1977. Working as a registered nurse was a true calling for Jean. She loved her job at Landrum Medical Center. After her retirement, she volunteered for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and for Meals on...

Joseph James Brown, DMD, 77, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on November 20, 2023, on the Cliffs of Glassy, South Carolina, where he was currently residing. Joseph is the son of Bart and Martha Brown and grew up the youngest of 10 siblings in the Highlands in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended St. James Parish School, St. Xavier High School, Bellarmine College and graduated from the University of Kentucky Dental School after serving in the United States...

Herbert Hugh Fowler, 86, of Campobello passed away on November 18, 2023.  He was the son of the late Collett and Florence Biggerstaff Fowler and husband of Ethelyne Medley Fowler. Hugh was a member of First Baptist Church of Gowensville and served in the US Air Force.  He was a State Farm Agent for over 55 years.   He was a member of the Rotary Club of Inman, the American Legion, the "HOBOS" golfers, the Inman Masonic Lodge #201, the Scottish Rite and the Hejaz...

  Rev. Ray A. Allison, 82, of Roebuck passed away on November 12, 2023.  He was the son of the late Herman Ray Pitts and Leota Parlier Allison, step son of Ervin Allison and husband of Jeanette Fowler Allison. He was the Pastor of  Redland Road Baptist Church for 29 years.   He owned Ray Allison Construction.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette Fowler Allison; two daughters Melissa "Missy" Jackson and  Renee A. Bright (Ralph); a sister...

  Bobby Franklin Barton, 89, of 205 Granger Road, departed on Nov. 9, 2023. He served the City of Spartanburg as a Public Safety Officer for 26 years, was celebrated as community relations officer of the year in 1987, and retired as an investigating officer in 1991. He was a member of Mesopotamia United Methodist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Deborah Laughter (Dwight) of Rutherfordton NC, and her children Sandy, Kim, and Melinda; son Reginald Barton of Atlanta GA; and a...