Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Sandra Scruggs Miller West

Sandra Scruggs Miller West

Nov 25, 2025

Sandra Scruggs Miller West, 76, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late J. D. and Ethel Curtis Scruggs.

Raised in Inman, SC, Sandra graduated from Chapman High School two years early, at the age of 16. She immediately went to work with Bellsouth and was a...

Steven O'Neil Seay

Steven O'Neil Seay

Nov 24, 2025

Steven O. Seay, 75, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on May 20, 1950 to the late Marjorie Barnette and Paul William Seay, Sr.

Steve was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg. He retired from Spartanburg Water System after over 20 years with the company. Steve loved walking nature trails, watching...

Sylvia McManus Maw

Sylvia McManus Maw

Nov 19, 2025

Sylvia McManus Maw, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on November 19, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband, Samuel Harleston Maw, Jr., and their children.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Plyer McManus and Louise Sanders McManus. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Chester County, SC, and moved with her family to Greer, where...

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson

Nov 19, 2025

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson, 77, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1947, to the late Jonie and Vera Bridgeman.

Elaine spent her entire life in Spartanburg, the community that she loved. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, Class of 1965, and Cecil's Business College. Elaine embarked on her professional...

Barbara Calvert West

Barbara Calvert West

Nov 19, 2025

Barbara Calvert West, 90, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1935 to the late Henry O. and Kate Gardo Calvert and was the widow of the late Max L. West.

A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Barbara graduated from Fairforest High School and Cecil’s Business College. She was a very active...

Timothy Edgar Bailey

Timothy Edgar Bailey

Nov 18, 2025

Timothy Edgar Bailey, 57 of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born January 14, 1968, Tim was the beloved son of the late Jack Cecil Bailey and Cristine Redden. He was also preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Taylor Lynne Bailey.

Tim is survived by his devoted loving wife, Donna Susanne Bailey, who was the love of his...

Gordon Lee DePoint

Gordon Lee DePoint

Nov 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, Gordon Lee DePoint, who left us peacefully on November 18, 2025, in Pauline, South Carolina. Born on October 18, 1953, in Clifton Springs, New York, Gordon lived a life filled with love, joy, and gratitude for the simple pleasures that life...

James Martin "Jim" Helke

James Martin "Jim" Helke

Nov 13, 2025

James Martin “Jim” Helke, 95, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born in Highland Park, IL on March 1, 1930 to the late Ben and Rose Hart Helke, and was the husband of Genevieve “Jen” Nikolai Helke for 50 years.

Jim lived a life shaped by devotion, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the world around...

James Fredric "Jim" Steele

James Fredric "Jim" Steele

Nov 13, 2025

On November 13, 2025, James Fredric Steele was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim’s greatest triumph was to know and love the Lord with all his soul, all his strength, and all his might. This achievement, however, was not accomplished by Jim’s larger than life personality or his determined will, but rather by believing the...

Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin

Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin

Nov 12, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family, Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin, at the age of 76, ran into the open arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 12th, after her long bout with Alzheimer's. Vickie was he daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Burnett Vaughan. Vickie is a member of Roebuck Baptist Church, and former member of Beaver...

James C. Humphries

James C. Humphries

Nov 12, 2025

James "Jim" C. Humphries, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born October 22, 1942, he was the son of the late William E. and Eunice E. Wilson Humphries, and husband of Sandra Faye Holland Humphries.

He was employed by Carolina Cash Co. for 30 years and the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and was a member...

Courtney Elaine Lamb

Courtney Elaine Lamb

Nov 11, 2025

Courtney Elaine Lamb, 37, of Moore, SC passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 1, 1988 to Deida Kay Lamb and the late James Scott Lamb.

She attended Clemson University and earned her associate’s degree in nursing from ECPI. Courtney was previously employed with MUSC, where she was known for her compassion and dedication...

Homer Clarence Gary

Homer Clarence Gary

Nov 10, 2025

Homer Clarence Gary, age 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Born July 25, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Annie Bell Gary and William Ross Gary. Homer was the husband of Marlene Moore Gary for 59 years.

Homer graduated from Spartanburg High School and Spartanburg Junior College (now Spartanburg Methodist College)....

Daniel Steven Flynn

Daniel Steven Flynn

Nov 9, 2025

Daniel Steven Flynn, 69, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1956 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Betty Dodd Flynn and Henry Grady Flynn, Jr.

After graduating from Spartanburg High School (Class of 1974), Daniel became a long-time, devoted employee with Dunbar Construction. He was a member of Northbrook Baptist...

Harold Gene "Skeet" Brock

Harold Gene "Skeet" Brock

Nov 8, 2025

Harold Gene “Skeet” Brock of Spartanburg, SC died on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was the son of the late James Walter and Johnnie Lois Bulman Brock.

He was a 1953 graduate of Roebuck High School. Harold was employed by Thomas & Howard Company Wholesale Grocery Distributor for 50 years, retiring as President. He was a charter member of Anderson Mill...

Francis M. Johnson

Francis M. Johnson

Nov 7, 2025

Francis M. Johnson, of Pauline, SC passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Walnut Grove, SC on July 20, 1939 to the late Jesse M. and Kathrine H. Johnson.

Francis graduated from Roebuck High School (Class of 1958). His passion was anything mechanical; Francis loved antique cars, tractors, and retired after 40...

Donna Jolley Grogan

Donna Jolley Grogan

Nov 7, 2025

Donna Jolley Grogan, of Roebuck, SC, widow of her husband of 54 years, Harold I. Grogan, passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House, on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born in Gaffney, SC on July 24, 1941 to the late M. B. and Josie Parris Jolley.

Donna graduated from Gaffney High School. She was...

Rodney Scott Burnett

Rodney Scott Burnett

Nov 6, 2025

Rodney Scott Burnett, 59, of Moore, SC passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on December 13, 1965 to the late Otis Edwin and Joy Felmet Burnett.

After attending Dorman High School, Rodney went on to enjoy the freedom of working for himself. He took on many jobs over...

William "Butch" Rodgers, Jr.

William "Butch" Rodgers, Jr.

Nov 6, 2025

William “Butch” Rodgers Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 29, 1959, in Rockwood, Tennessee, he was a beloved figure to all who knew him and a pillar of strength for his family.

William, affectionately known as "Butch," was the son of William Robert...

Caitlyn Mazur

Caitlyn Mazur

Nov 5, 2025

Caitlyn Mazur of Moore, SC passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the age of 7. She was born in Greer, SC on May 17, 2018 to Olga and Vitalii Mazur.

She is survived by her parents, Olga and Vitalii Mazur; brothers, Oleksandr Mazur of Odesa, Ukraine and Michael Mazur of Greer, SC; maternal grandmother, Iryna Skliarenko of Ukraine; and...