All Obituaries

On April 21, 2024, Baby Ny'Zir slipped from time into eternity. His life will forever be in the hearts and minds of those who loved and knew him.   Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the family and funeral home. 

Roger Scott was born on March 13, 1953, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Elease and George Scott.  He was the eldest of three siblings.  The family relocated to Miami, Florida in the mid-1950s where Roger received his formal education in the Miami-Dade County Public School system, receiving his High School Diploma from Miami Norland High School in 1972.  Roger at an early age had a profound love for God and the word of God.   After graduating high school, Roger went on...

Mr. James Ernest Hammitt, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. James was born on November 4,1956, in Spartanburg, S.C., and lived a full and vibrant life. Please continue to lift his loving wife Brenda Gale up in prayers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the family and funeral home. 

Rufus “Snoop” Carson was born in Spartanburg SC on July 26, 1934, to the late Preston Carson and Electa Mae Lowrance Carson. He was the oldest of six children. Rufus received his education through the public school system. In 1958 Rufus was united and holy matrimony to Leola Bomar Carson. Rufus took pride in his family and was a dedicated husband and a devoted protective father of his children. Rufus worked 20 years at Abbott laboratory where he was a machine operator. Rufus...

Debra Ann Foster Manning was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 16, 1958, to Norman Foster and Birdie Mae Foster Copeland. She was the second of five children born to this union. Growing up in Inman, South Carolina, Debra received her education through the public school system and graduated from Gaffney High School.   In the1970s, while at the Rollerland Skating Rink in Spartanburg, Debra caught the eye of a handsome gentleman named Jerry M. Manning. The two dated, fell in...

Baby Zykell was born August 25, 2023, to Zyquoia T. Mills & James Young of Spartanburg, S.C. Baby Zykell was so full of life and smiled at anything that he saw. Those dimples that lit up any heart in a room and he touched so many lives in a brief time in this world. Baby Zykell leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to his sister Zarayah Mills; his maternal grandmother Yolanda Williams and Maternal grandfather Anthony (Christine) Mills; a paternal Grandmother Jenny Young; a great...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Baby Havanna Jean Marler, who was named after her late grandfather, Gene Sylvester Dimsdale Sr. Please keep her parents, Veronica Contreras and Jacob Marler, her brother Jordan and sister Haven Jackson in your prayers.     Memorial Service will be from 2-4 in the Kings Family Funeral Home Chapel.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Wayne Allen Ernst, who passed away on January 22, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by the family.

D'Andrea Amiyah Prater entered the world on Thursday, November 18,2010 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. On Wednesday, January 17,2024 God called her home to reign with the angels in heaven. Amiyah, affectionately called by family and friends attended Legacy Christian Academy from Pre-K to second grade. From the third grade to her present year in sixth grade, she attended Green Charter School in Spartanburg, SC. She enjoyed her video games on the VR set, talking on the phone for hours...

Ms. Chellen Earline Blanton passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, mother-in-law; daughter, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Chellen was born on September 3,1977, in Shelby, NC., and lived a full and vibrant life. She was known for her kind heart, and unwavering love for her children. Chellen was a pillar of strength for her family and a source of joy for everyone she encountered. Funeral...