James Henry Pitts, Jr.

James Henry “Jim” Pitts, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Born in Winston-Salem, he was the son of the late James Henry Pitts and the late Margaret Edna Haney Pitts. Mr. Pitts took over his father’s business as a shoe cobbler and later started a second career […]

Efren Marino Acosta

Efren Marino Acosta, 78, of Fountain Inn, husband of Idelma Acosta, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born in Victoria de las Tunas, Cuba, he was the son of the late Alberto Acosta and the late Enedina Merino Acosta. In addition to his wife, Mr. Acosta is survived by his son, Carlos Acosta and […]

Ret. M Sgt Gettys McLamer Smith

Ret. M Sgt Gettys M. Smith, 90, of Simpsonville, husband of Hazel A. Smith, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 while at home surrounded by his family. Born in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Will F. Smith and Mattie Sherbert Smith. A member […]

Joseph ‘Joe’ Wayne Ingle

Joe Ingle, 80, of Simpsonville, husband of Kate Ingle for 58 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 while surrounded by his family. Born in Whitsett, NC, he was a son of the late Carl Brower Ingle and the late Jennie Hoffman Ingle. In addition to […]

Joel Ephrome Bonds, Jr.

Joel Ephrome Bonds, Jr., 62, of Simpsonville, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born in Fountain Inn, he was the son of Joel E. Bonds, Sr. and the late Rachel Stogner Coppedge. Joel was a proud graduate of Clemson University and served as a credit manager in the banking and private industries. In addition […]

Robert Earle ‘Bob’ Barbrey

Robert Earle “Bob” Barbrey, age 89, of Simpsonville, husband of the late Faye Pace Barbrey, passed away on Tuesday, October 30 at McCall Hospice House. Mr. Barbrey was born in Simpsonville to the late Walter Lee Barbrey and Annie Thackston Barbrey. Mr. Barbrey was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Clear […]

Encarnacion Santiago Acosta

Encarnacion Santiago Acosta, 62, of Piedmont, formerly of Actopan Mexico, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 with his family by his side. He is survived by six children, sons, Gadiel, Efrain (Vero), and Obie (Marcie); daughters, Mina (Gabriel), Lizbet, and Yaritza; grandchildren, Aaron, Efrain Jr, Gabby, Sofie, and Andres; and two brothers, Saul and […]

Clyde M. ‘Buddy’ Hawkins Jr.

‘Buddy’ Hawkins, 69, of Simpsonville, husband of Tina Hawkins, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 21, 2018 while surrounded by his family. Born in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Clyde M. Hawkins Sr. and the late Margaret Norris Hawkins. In addition to his wife, Mr. […]

Donald Harold Bright

Donald Bright, 68, of Conestee, husband of Sharon Bright, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Hendersonville, NC, he was a son of the late Thomas E. & Zelphia Bright. In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by two sons, Daniel and his […]

Cynthia G. Lapaglia-Heagle

Cynthia Lapaglia-Heagle, 58, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2018. Born in Reno, NV, she was a daughter of Gary Pfeiffer and the late Daisy Petz Pfeiffer. She is survived by her husband Joseph Heagle of Simpsonville; her three daughters, Amanda Elliott (Stuart), Sierra Simmons, and Kalin Guild (Thomas), all of […]