Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Pauline Green Kimbrell
Sep 24, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Pauline Green Kimbrell, 54, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born October 14, 1960, Pauline was a daughter of Mildred Jackson Ruppe and the late Furman Green. In addition to her mother, Pauline is survived by her sons, Jacob Hyatt and Brandon Kimbrell; a daughter, Jessica Nittel (James); grandchildren, Madison and Emily Nittel; a brother, Jimmy Green; and three...
Robert "Bobby" William Jarvis
Sep 23, 2015
Greenville, SC- Robert William Jarvis, 31, son of John and Cindy Jarvis died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Newnan, GA. Bobby was born May 4, 1984 in Greenville, SC. He attended Bob Jones University where he was a proud member of Alpha Omega Delta. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Becky; his brother, Mike (Monica);...
Dr. Richard E. Jabbour
Sep 23, 2015
Dr. Richard E. Jabbour passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, October 5th, 2015 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with a memorial service to follow at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals: PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304 or Appalachian...
Evelyn R. Lukridge
Sep 23, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Anna Regan Lukridge, 84, wife of the late George Raymond Lukridge, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Born July 6, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mae Reck Regan. She was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Michael Lukridge (Vicky)...
Calvin L. Blanchard
Sep 17, 2015
Roebuck- Calvin Lamar Blanchard, 70, died Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was formerly from Roebuck, but he spent the last few years of his life in NC living with his daughter. Calvin was born in Spartanburg, a son of the late James Tony and Alice Abernathy Blanchard. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved horses and coon hunting. Calvin was...
William "Bill" Clarence Ross
Sep 15, 2015
Pacolet, SC- William Clarence Ross, 87, died peacefully at his farm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Bill was born on June 15, 1928, in Henderson, NC and grew up at Thompson Orphanage in Charlotte, NC. At the age of 16, Bill joined the Merchant Marines and then later, the US Marine Corps with whom he proudly served his country. Bill...
Audrey Chase Walters
Sep 14, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Audrey Chase Walters, 101, wife of the late William F. Walters, died Monday, September 14, 2015. Born August 5, 1914 in East Orange, NJ, Audrey was the daughter of the late J. William and Ada Prince Chase. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Walters and his wife, Carolyn Trowbridge Walters; and a grandson, John David Walters....
Sophia Langdon Plylar
Sep 7, 2015
Spartanburg, SC – Sophia Langdon Plylar, 92, wife of the late Edison S. Plylar, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Born November 11, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, Sophia moved to Alabama after marrying her Air Force sweetheart Edison. Later, Sophia and Edison moved to Spartanburg to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Sophia was the daughter of the late Clifford...
Paul Bomar Morrison
Sep 5, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Paul Bomar Morrison, 60, died Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born September 13, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Paul was the son of the late Newton Eli and Ethel Louise Bomar Morrison. He was a skilled self-employed builder for many years and, in recent years, working for Dunbar Construction. Paul was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed the outdoors....
Nell Griffin Morrow
Sep 3, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Nell Griffin Morrow, 89, wife of the late Roy Lee Morrow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born June 28, 1926, Nell was a daughter of the late Joel R. and Lois F. Griffin. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Nell was a caretaker for her mother and husband in their latter years...
Rachel S. Thompson
Aug 21, 2015
Rachel S. Thompson Moore, SC- Rachel Skinner Thompson, age 27, wife of David B. Thompson, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 21, 2015. Born August 23, 1987, Rachel was the daughter of Gerald Dwayne Skinner and Cindy Sweat Jenkinson. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2005 and was attending Spartanburg Community College to...
Dr. Denise Phillips Taylor, DC
Aug 16, 2015
Pauline- Denise Phillips Taylor, 59, wife of the late Donald Wayne Taylor, died Sunday, August 16, 2015. Denise was a daughter of Zelma Steadman Phillips and the late Fred Dewain Phillips. She was a chiropractor and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Denise is survived by her daughters, Adria Ward, Capra Taylor, and Javin Taylor; two brothers, Dewain and Mansel...
Patricia Painter Gossett
Aug 15, 2015
Patricia Painter Gossett Spartanburg- Patricia P. Gossett, 75, wife of Houston Gossett, died Saturday, August 15, 2015. Patricia was born on June 24, 1940 to the late Samuel Proctor and Fay Davis Painter. She was a graduate of Fairforest High School, Class of 1958, a nurse to her husband for eighteen years, her girls biggest cheerleader, never missing an event,...
Thomas Jerome Zimmerman
Jul 30, 2015
Tommy Zimmerman Moore – Thomas Jerome Zimmerman, 65, husband of Donna Wharton Zimmerman, died Thursday, July 30, 2015. Tommy was born on October 8, 1949 to Catherine McAbee Zimmerman and the late Dwight Jerome Zimmerman. He was a member of Praise Cathedral in Greer. In addition to his wife and mother, Tommy is survived by a son, Christopher Zimmerman of...
Carolyn Greene Smith
Jul 26, 2015
Roebuck, SC- Carolyn Greene Smith, 81, wife of the late A. E. “Junior” Smith, died Sunday, July 26, 2015. Born August 22, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late John Howard and Esther Harvey Greene. She was a lifetime member of Roebuck Baptist Church and a Charter member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. “Little Mama”...
Brenda Jean Jones Bailey
Jul 25, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Brenda Jean Jones Bailey, 71, wife of Jack Bailey, died Saturday, July 25, 2015. Born March 30, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, Brenda was the daughter of the late Earl Bronson and Jean Lee Jones. In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her daughter, Tammie Foster (Paul); brothers, Bobby Jones (Janice), Terry Jones (Kathy), and Rodney Jones...
Glennia Nolan Tinsley
Jul 20, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Glennia Nolan Tinsley, 67, wife of Ronnie Dean Tinsley, died Monday, July 20, 2015. Born June 3, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Glennia was a daughter of the late Leon and Nancy Israel Nolan. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1966. Glennia retired from The Standard Cloak Company after 27 years of service. She was...
Daisy Cornell Dean Melton
Jul 20, 2015
Roebuck, SC- Daisy Cornell Dean Melton, 76, wife of Boyd Melton, died Monday, July 20, 2015. Born September 28, 1938 in Bulls Gap, TN, Daisy was the daughter of the late Charlie and Laura Gilliam Dean. She was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church and a former member of North Trenholm Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. In addition to her...
Gloria Henderson Videtto Marcengill
Jul 17, 2015
Gloria J. Marcengill Spartanburg- Gloria Henderson Videtto Marcengill, 69, wife of Ken Marcengill, died Friday, July 17, 2015. Born in Spartanburg, Gloria was a daughter of the late Clarence and Cleo Simpson Henderson. She was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Gloria is survived by a daughter, Pamela Videtto Caudle (Jeff); brothers Buddy...
Jane M. Thompson
Jul 12, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Jane Rae Skelton Michener Thompson, 74, wife of Michael Aubrey Thompson, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Magnolia Manor of Inman. Born May 4, 1941 in Edinboro, PA, Jane was the daughter of the late Floyd and Velma Skelton. She was a retired nurse and loved gardening. In addition to her husband, Jane is survived by...