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Baby Amir Creed Mccray

Baby Amir Creed Mccray

May 16, 2025

Dear Heavenly Father,

We have come here this day to commit to your loving care, the spirit of Baby Amir Creed McCray.

We have also come to show our love and support for these dear parents, Aniyah Hutchinson and Antron McCray to surround them with our love, our prayers, and our faith.

Give...

Baby Zinovia Leah Mckinney

Baby Zinovia Leah Mckinney

May 3, 2025

Dear Heavenly Father,

We have come here this day to commit to your loving care, the spirit of Baby Zinovia Leah McKinney.

We have also come to show our love and support for these dear parents, Eric McKinney, Sr., Kimberly Lowery, and big brother Eric Jr. to surround them with our love, our prayers, and...

Josephine Anne Abner

Josephine Anne Abner

Mar 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Josephine Abner on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Sacred arrangements have been entrusted to Kings Family Funeral Home.

Baby Kayleona Mae Green

Baby Kayleona Mae Green

Jan 14, 2025

Dear Heavenly Father,

We have come here this day to commit to your loving care, the spirit of Kayleona Mae Green.

We have also come to show our love and support for these dear parents, Kristen Kiefer and Ron Green, and to surround them with our love, our prayers, and our faith.

We...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Dec 6, 2024

Mr. Michael Johnson

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Saturday, August 5, 1961, Michael was the son of the late Ms. Mattie Pearl Bomar and Mr. Ned Johnson, and the grandson of the late Mrs. Marie Anderson Bomar. He entered his eternal rest on Friday, December 6, 2024.

A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Mr....

Marco Antonio Velazquez

Marco Antonio Velazquez

Sep 22, 2024

The Velazquez family would like to thank everyone for all the love that was shown towards them in their time of grief.

Please continue to prayer for the family.

Min. Yvonne Hammond-Reid

Min. Yvonne Hammond-Reid

Sep 11, 2024

Minister Yvonne Hammond-Reid passed away gracefully at her residence on September 11,2024 in Spartanburg, SC at the age of 70. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Reverend Macy Little Simuel, of Spartanburg SC; and the late Joe Nathaniel Simuel precedes in death by her bother Ronald Hammond.

Minister Hammond was a faithful Associate Minister of Rose...

Alice Ruth (Means)  Gentry

Alice Ruth (Means) Gentry

Aug 29, 2024

Mrs. Alice Ruth Means Gentry, native of Spartanburg, SC, was born on December 8, 1956. She entered into her eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was the daughter of the late Nona Jean Means Wallace. She was the loving wife and a devoted mother.

Alice...

Teymur Arix Talibov

Teymur Arix Talibov

Jul 25, 2024

Teymur Arix Talibov, beloved husband, son, father, and friend, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. Born on December 21, 1965, in Azerbaijan.

Teymur's legacy lives on through his loving wife Safia and daughter, Mariyam Talibov.

In addition to his family, Teymur loved driving trucks, fishing and enjoying time with friends.

...

Vennie Mae Vernon

Vennie Mae Vernon

Jul 5, 2024

Vennie Mae Vernon was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 31, 1945, to the late Mr.  Albert Clarence Jones and Mrs. Mamie Jones. She slept away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at home.

Having a love for cooking and baking, Vennie was well known for always eating her fried chicken and chocolate cake.

Today...

Bonnie Patti Whitlock

Bonnie Patti Whitlock

May 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Bonnie "Patti" Whitlock on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Sacred arrangements have been entrusted to Kings Family Funeral Home.

Margaret Lee Lyles

Margaret Lee Lyles

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Lee Lyles, a beloved native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered into eternal life on May 13, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Enoch Joseph Tucker and Rosa Lee Ferguson-Tucker. Mrs. Margaret will be remembered for her kind and loving nature, her dedication to her family, and her strong sense of community. Forever will remember the...

Baby Ny'Zir Sekani Samuel

Baby Ny'Zir Sekani Samuel

Apr 21, 2024

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.

Roger Scott

Roger Scott

Apr 7, 2024

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.  ...

James E Hammitt , Jr

James E Hammitt , Jr

Mar 30, 2024

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...

Rufus Carson

Rufus Carson

Feb 23, 2024

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...

First Lady Debra Ann Manning

First Lady Debra Ann Manning

Feb 14, 2024

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...

Baby Zykell Semaja Mills

Baby Zykell Semaja Mills

Feb 5, 2024

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...

Havanna Jean Marler

Havanna Jean Marler

Jan 30, 2024

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...

Wayne Allen Ernst

Wayne Allen Ernst

Jan 22, 2024

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.

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