Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Thomas Wayne Barker

Thomas Wayne Barker

Aug 5, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Wayne Barker, 69, husband of Mary Jayne Paynter Barker, died Friday, August 5, 2016. Born September 19, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, Thomas was the son of the late Dean Tate and Jessie Sanders Barker. He honorably served his country during the Vietnam War in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), receiving two purple hearts. Thomas was also...

Darlene Marie Domina Larose

Darlene Marie Domina Larose

Aug 5, 2016

Pauline, SC- Darlene Marie Domina Larose, 53, died peacefully on Friday, August 05, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 6, 1962 in St. Albans, VT, Darlene was a daughter of Archie and RoseAnne Domina. She was a graduate of Enosburg Falls Senior High School in Vermont and Brevard College...

Martha Ellen Barnette

Martha Ellen Barnette

Aug 4, 2016

McConnells, SC - Martha Ellen Hayes Barnette, 92, wife of the late James Barnette, formerly of Moore, SC, died Thursday, August 4, 2016. Martha was born in Caddo, Oklahoma to the late George Wesley and Lula Bell Hunter Hayes. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by a son, Dennis Milligan of Moore, SC; a...

Ferolene Cooley

Ferolene Cooley

Jul 28, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Ferolene Cooley, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 28, 2016. A native of Cherokee County, she was born September 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Mary Etta Tallant and Worth Lee Medley. She was predeceased by two brothers, Clyde Lee Medley and Robert Lee Medley; and two sisters, Myrtle Mae Byars and Elmeree Blanton, all...

William E. "Bill" Humphries

William E. "Bill" Humphries

Jul 28, 2016

William “Bill” E. Humphries, Jr. Spartanburg – William Earle Humphries, Jr. , 91, husband of Frances Johnson Humphries, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Bill was born on January 26, 1925 to the late William E. Humphries, Sr. and Eunice Wilson Humphries. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy, retiring...

William E. "Bill" Humphries

William E. "Bill" Humphries

Jul 28, 2016

William “Bill” E. Humphries, Jr. Spartanburg – William Earle Humphries, Jr. , 91, husband of Frances Johnson Humphries, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Bill was born on January 26, 1925 to the late William E. Humphries, Sr. and Eunice Wilson Humphries. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy, retiring...

Shirley White Livesay

Shirley White Livesay

Jul 25, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Shirley White Livesay, 88, wife of the late Charles Allen Livesay, passed Monday, July 25, 2016. Born July 10, 1928 in Spartanburg, Shirley went on to become the first female vice president of S.C. National Bank. She was an avid Carolina Panthers and Clemson Tigers fan. Shirley is survived by three daughters, Judy Robbins, Susan Horton, and Lori...

Ysabel deVignier Dulken

Ysabel deVignier Dulken

Jul 23, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Ysabel deVignier Dulken, wife of the late John F. Dulken, died peacefully at her home, Greylogs, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, one day past her 90th birthday. Born July 22, 1926 in Wilmington, DE, Ysabel was the daughter of the late John Thompson and Ysabel Yolande deVignier Brown. She moved to Spartanburg in 1961 with her beloved husband...

Sandra Pettit Sprouse

Sandra Pettit Sprouse

Jul 23, 2016

Boiling Springs, SC- Sandra Jean Pettit Sprouse, 64, wife of Billy Joe Sprouse, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home. Born February 26, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Sandra was a daughter of the late Roy Edward and Marion Imogene Bolton Pettit. She had a hospitable, generous nature and enjoyed cooking and fellowshipping on Sundays with her friends and family....

Michael E. "Mickey" Lawter

Michael E. "Mickey" Lawter

Jul 14, 2016

Michael E. “Mickey” Lawter Spartanburg, SC- Michael Eugene Lawter, 57, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Born April 8, 1959 in Spokane, WA, Mickey was the son of Tru Muriel Parris Lawter and the late Daniel Warren Lawter. Mickey is survived by his beloved niece, Jennifer Bristow (John); and his sister, Sissy Smith. The family will receive friends...

Richard Alan Woppman, Sr.

Richard Alan Woppman, Sr.

Jul 12, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Mr. Richard Alan Woppman, Sr., 77, husband of the late Leslie Sue Woppman, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born February 22, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hughes Woppman. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1965 with a BS in Chemistry and...

Marvin Ray Sloan

Marvin Ray Sloan

Jul 12, 2016

Woodruff, SC- Marvin Ray Sloan, 51, husband of Elizabeth “Beth” Sawyer Sloan, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born October 11, 1964 in Greenwood, SC, Marvin was the son of Larry Sloan and the late Alice Faye Jackson Sloan. In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by; his son, Michael Sloan; his daughter, Brittany Wahlen; three grandchildren; and...

Cathy Meindl Schmanski

Cathy Meindl Schmanski

Jul 10, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Cathy Meindl Schmanski, 69, wife of Gerald J. Schmanski, died Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born May 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL, Cathy was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Olson Meindl. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council #9575 and also a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic...

James Robert Lawson

James Robert Lawson

Jul 9, 2016

Pauline, SC- James Robert Lawson, 63, lifelong resident of Pauline, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Born November 19, 1952, Robert was the son of the late John Murphy and Sarah Sigmon “Saraleen” Lawson. He was a graduate of Paul M. Dorman High School and R. D. Anderson Vocational School. Robert was a CNC Programmer and retired...

Louise Cross May

Louise Cross May

Jul 3, 2016

Pauline, SC- Louise Cross May, 84, wife of the late Clarence Calvin May, Sr., died Sunday, July 3, 2016. Born May 18, 1932 in Bradley, Arkansas, Louise was the daughter of the late Arlton Chester and Theo Doshie Matlock Cross. She participated in the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church since 1978. Louise...

George Michael Frothingham

George Michael Frothingham

Jul 3, 2016

Greenville, SC- George Frothingham born May 4, 1958 passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2016. George was the only son of Dr. Georgia Frothingham, who taught Latin at Christ Episcopal School and Benjamin T. Frothingham, who both predeceased him. He was born, May 4, 1958, and raised in Greenville and attended Christ Episcopal School for 13 years, graduating in...

Shanna Lawter Miller

Shanna Lawter Miller

Jul 2, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Shanna Lawter Miller, 38, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was the devoted wife of the late William Henry Miller, III. On October 28, 1977, Shanna was born to her adoring parents, Joe and Peggy Lawter of Roebuck, SC. She attended district 6 schools and graduated from Dorman...

Michael W Thompson

Michael W Thompson

Jun 30, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Michael W. “Mickey” Thompson passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 26, 1944, he was the son of the late E. Henry and Norma Phillips Thompson. Mickey attended Spartanburg City Schools, Spartanburg Junior College, and the University of South Carolina at Columbia. He spent the last thirty-five years in real...

Elizabeth Victoria "Betty Vic" Hart

Elizabeth Victoria "Betty Vic" Hart

Jun 27, 2016

Inman, SC- Elizabeth Victoria Hart, 83, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Born October 27, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Millard and Grace Helen Littlejohn Hart. Betty was a resident of the Charles Lee Assisted Living in Inman. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Betty is survived by her sister, Helen...

Ernestine June "Teenie" Banner Peksa

Ernestine June "Teenie" Banner Peksa

Jun 27, 2016

Ernestine June “Teenie” Banner Peksa died on June 27, 2016 of a head injury sustained while watering her flowers. A woman filled with faith, she was gentle and kind, warm and welcoming, joyous and elegant, and she always smelled wonderful. She was extraordinarily unselfish and responded to adversity with patience and grace. She is survived by her husband of 67...