Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Maureen McIntyre Metz
Mar 17, 2026
Maureen McIntyre Metz passed away March 17th, 2026, in Greenwood, SC.
A friend to many and a stranger to few, Maureen was at her happiest when loving and serving others. From hosting numerous events for family and friends, and never forgetting birthdays, Maureen was known for her warm, genuine ways. She did so much good for so many people and we...
Mary Jean Owens
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Jean Owens, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. To welcome her were her husband, Kenneth, and sons, Jeffrey and Jeremy.
She was born on April 18, 1940, to the late Fred and Pearl Bruce. She had humble beginnings and led a very fruitful, happy, active life filled with family, friends, and many activities....
Cheryl Ann Friend
Mar 14, 2026
Cheryl Ann Friend, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on March 14, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1944, in Adrian, Michigan.
She was raised in Toledo, Ohio, where she spent her early years before eventually moving to California, where she built a dedicated and successful career with BP. Later in life, Cheryl retired to Inman, South...
James "Jimmy" Lee Brock
Mar 14, 2026
James “Jimmy” Lee Brock, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:11 p.m., surrounded by family and loved ones.
Jimmy was born on August 13, 1929, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Everette Emory Brock and Ethel Roper Brock. He graduated from Spartan High School in 1949 and went...
Betty Ann Smith
Mar 13, 2026
Betty Ann Smith, 82, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born December 20, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Raymond and Elizabeth Millar. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Egerton Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Smith Parker (Bert) of Sumter and Lisa Smith Armbruster (John)...
Charles Wayman Sasser, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
Charles Wayman “Charlie” Sasser, Jr., 80, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born May 7, 1945 in New Bern, North Carolina. He was the son of the late C. Wayman Sasser and Martha Bland Sasser. He grew up in Chattanooga, TN and graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in...
Robert Wayne Morgan
Mar 13, 2026
Robert Wayne Morgan of Moore, SC passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 89. He was born in Hendersonville, NC on February 16, 1937 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Byrd Morgan.
He was the husband of the late Mary Evelyn Morgan and a long-time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Robert is survived by his children, Becky Ritter (Mark),...
David Arthur Treckman
Mar 5, 2026
David Arthur Treckman, 76, of Landrum, SC passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born in Wabash, IN on December 30, 1949 to the late Frank Phillip and Helen Hughes Treckman.
David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as a Weapons Control System Mechanic on the F-4 Phantom aircraft. Following his...
Charles Barry Boyce
Mar 4, 2026
Charles “Barry” Boyce, 75, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends.
A man known for his warmth, humor, and deep devotion to family and friends, Barry lived what he often called a “barrier-free” life.
Barry was the devoted husband of Holly S. (Hacker) Boyce, with whom he celebrated 37 years...
James "Sonny" Justice
Mar 3, 2026
James L. “Sonny” Justice, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2026. Born on January 6, 1943, in Spartanburg, Sonny was the son of the late James L. “Luke” and Myrtle Pollard Justice.
For more than 61 years, Sonny was the devoted husband of Judith “Judy” Brown Justice – his great love and lifelong partner. Together...
Jackie Trail McAbee
Mar 2, 2026
Jackie Trail McAbee, 89, of Roebuck, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.
Born to Jesse and Naomi Trail, Jackie was one of seven children and grew up surrounded by the love and lively spirit of a large family. She graduated from Roebuck High School in 1954 and carried with her throughout life the values of hard work, curiosity,...
Stella Law Stripling
Feb 28, 2026
Stella Law Stripling, wife of the late Robert Jackson “Jack” Stripling, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and caregivers on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Litchfield, SC. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Florence, SC to the late John McDonald Law and the late Dorothy Ellis Law Wells.
Raised in Greenville, SC, Stella graduated from Greenville High...
Ruth Jackson Abraham
Feb 28, 2026
Ruth Jackson Abraham of Spartanburg, SC entered into eternal life with her Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born in Spartanburg on January 14, 1934, to the late Broadus and Myrtle Vess Jackson and was the devoted wife of the late Gerald N. Abraham for 68 wonderful years.
She was a graduate of Spartanburg...
Walter Charles Hammitt, Jr.
Feb 27, 2026
Walter Charles Hammitt, Jr. of Inman, SC passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 59. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on March 7, 1966 to the late Wanda Lee Bryant and the late Walter Charles Hammitt, Sr. He was the husband of the late Charlene Hammitt for 32 wonderful years.
He was a graduate of Chapman High...
Timothy Switzer Neely
Feb 27, 2026
Timothy Switzer Neely (Mr. Tim), 72, of Spartanburg, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was the son of the late Thomas Lawton Neely and Carolyn Switzer Neely.
Timothy retired from Satur Automotive as a skilled and dedicated mechanic. He also proudly served as a bus driver for District 6 for 23 years, safely transporting and caring for countless students throughout...
Barbara Jean Parton Sherbert
Feb 26, 2026
Barbara Jean Parton Sherbert of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in Spartanburg on May 4, 1938 to the late Cromer R. and Callie H. Parton.
A faithful member of Horton Memorial Wesleyan Church, Barbara loved music and often played the piano both at home and at church, sharing her...
Mary "LuAnn" Sawyer
Feb 25, 2026
Mary “LuAnn” Sawyer of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the age of 53. She was born in Columbus, GA on April 2, 1972 to Ann M. King and the late Lucius M. King, Jr.
A graduate of Dorman High School, LuAnn dedicated more than 20 years of service to School District 6. She loved spending time...
Regina Wilschak Galgon
Feb 24, 2026
Regina (Wilschak) Galgon, wife of the late William "Bill" Galgon, passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2026. Born in Russia on December 24, 1941, Regina was the daughter of the late Olga (Dietz) Woytus and the late Michael Wilschak, and the stepdaughter of the late Stanislaw Woytus.
As a teenager, Regina moved with her family to the United...
Kamini Pradipkumar Patel
Feb 23, 2026
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Kamini Pradipkumar Patel, 65, of Spartanburg, S.C., passed away on February 23rd, 2026.
Kamini is survived by her husband, Pradipkumar Patel; son, Harshal Patel and daughter in law Hiral(Dolly) Patel; daughter, Riddhi Patel and son in law Tapasvin Patel; grandchildren, Shiv, Rudra, and Hiyaana Patel; brothers and sisters; Bhagubhai Patel, Sushilaben Patel, Jayantibhai Patel, Caku Patel...
Dolores Briseno Dalton
Feb 22, 2026
Dolores Briseno Dalton of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the age of 75. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 5, 1950 to the late Albert and Isabel Carreon Briseno.
Dolores was the devoted and loving companion of her husband, Roger, for 36 years. A faithful Christian, she attended St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church...

