Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Herbert W. Neely
Jul 9, 2015
Herbert W. Neely Laurens- Herbert Willingham Neely, 87, husband of the late Jacqulyn S. Neely, died Thursday, July 09, 2015 at the Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center, Laurens, SC. Herbert was born in Spartanburg, a son of the late Kreswell E. and Mamie Lawton Neely. He was a graduate of Wofford College and received his M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological...
Jim Willie Dixon
Jul 8, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- James Willie Dixon, 84, husband of the late Edith W. Dixon, died Wednesday, July 08, 2015. Born September 5, 1930 in Lexington, SC, Jim was a son of the late Henry T. and O. Geneva Hair Dixon. He honorably served his country in the US Army. After more than 30 years of service, Jim retired from CSX RailRoad...
Michael Patrick "Mike" Bush
Jun 30, 2015
Michael P. “Mike” Bush Moore, SC- Michael Patrick Bush, 51, beloved father of Kaitlyn Nicole and Kyle Thomas Bush, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Born September 7, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, Mike was a loving son of Patrick Michael and Patricia Tompkins Bush. In addition to his parents and children, Mike is survived by a sister, Erin Bush; a brother,...
Richard Linn "Dick" Humphries
Jun 30, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Richard Linn Humphries, 56, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Dick was born October 14, 1958 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and was a son of William “Bill” Earle and Mary Frances Johnson Humphries. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and attended Spartanburg Technical College. Dick was a welder...
James Anthony "Tony" Orr
Jun 29, 2015
Cowpens, SC- James Anthony Orr, 58, son of Katherine Eaker Lemmons and the late Hugh W. Blackburn, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2015. Tony is survived by two brothers, Richard and William Blackburn; two sisters, Sondra Wheeler and Linda Millwood; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 3rd, 6:00PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church....
David John Costa
Jun 28, 2015
Roebuck, SC- David John Costa, 59, formally of Wallingford, CT, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 after a courageous 22 month battle with cancer. Born April 26, 1956, Dave was a son of the late Max and Josephine Buksa Costa. He was a hard working self-employed contractor and an avid lover of music. In addition to his beloved wife, Maureen Lynn...
Eula Rash Gunder
Jun 22, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Eula Rash Gunder, 99, wife of the late Edward P. Gunder, died Monday, June 22, 2015. Born January 25, 1916 in Buncombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Zade D. and Eva Lena Anderson Rash. Eula was reared in Spartanburg in the home of her late uncle and aunt, Carr Michael and Cora Hayes Rash....
Christopher Nottingham Keith
Jun 22, 2015
Christopher Nottingham Keith Campobello, SC – Christopher N. Keith, 23, son of Kim and Kristi Link Keith, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, June 22, 2015. Born June 6, 1992, Christopher attended Spartanburg Day School and graduated from Landrum High School in 2011. He was an Eagle Scout in Troop 2, earning 26 merit badges. Christopher was...
Richard Earl Millwood
Jun 8, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Richard Earl Millwood, 63, died Monday, June 08, 2015. Born March 19, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Richard was a son of Ophelia Pettit Millwood and the late Thurman Millwood. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Tracie Rice and Tammy Stephens; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and two brothers, Randall and Johnny Millwood. Richard...
Josephine Britt Bridgers
Jun 7, 2015
Greenville, SC - Josephine Sherrod Britt Bridgers, widow of Wilbur Y. Bridgers, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 2 o’clock at Christ Episcopal Church in Greenville, SC. Burial will follow in the Churchyard. A native of Enfield, NC, Josephine was born February 17, 1926...
John Churchill Howard
Jun 7, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- John Churchill Howard, 78, formally of Pueblo, Colorado, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his home. Born March 10, 1937 in Evanston, IL, John was the son of the late William Finley and Julia Brooking Howard. He attended St. John’s Military Academy in Salina, KS and was a graduate of Centennial High School. John enlisted in the US...
Stewart Witney Elliott
Jun 5, 2015
Stewart Witney Elliott Spartanburg, SC – Stewart Witney Elliott passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, after a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Born in Detroit, Mich. on August 28, 1937, Stewart was the son of James McKinney Elliott and Ella Crawford Heath Elliott. He was predeceased by his one brother, James McKinney Elliott, Jr. who passed away...
John E. Haley
Jun 5, 2015
John E. Haley Inman-John Edwin Haley died Friday, June 5, 2015 at Rosecrest Healthcare Center, where he resided since 2005. John was born in Asheville, NC, on his father’s birthday, January 27, 1929. He was a son of the late Ed and Bonnie Jackson Haley. John graduated from Spartanburg High School class of 1947. He served his country in the...
Jane Klim Hughes
Jun 3, 2015
Jane Klim Hughes Spartanburg – Jane Klim Hughes, 94, wife of the late John P. Hughes, Sr., passed away on June 3, 2015. Born in Westfield, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Tomlain Klim. Jane, a devout Catholic, was the owner of Pic-A-Book for 35 years and she loved her customers. She especially loved the...
Robert M. "Bob" Bertling
May 31, 2015
Robert M. “Bob” Bertling Spartanburg, SC – Robert Michael Bertling, 67, husband of Linda Powell Bertling, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 31, 2015. Bob was born on October 30, 1947 to the late Col. Stephen Joseph and Jacqueline Ayotte Bertling. He was a loving husband, father and a faithful friend. Bob, an avid reader of history...
Shirley Dianne Roberson
May 30, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Shirley Dianne Roberson, 65, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Shirley was born October 23, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC and was a daughter of the late Paul Floyd and Margaret Rollins Roberson. She is survived by her brother, Clyde Roberson and his wife, Janice, of Liberty, SC; and four nephews, Marvin and Bobby Trotter, Chris and Kevin Roberson. Shirley...
Virginia Gee Reynolds
May 30, 2015
Virginia G. Reynolds Spartanburg, SC- Virginia Gee Reynolds, 75, formerly of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born July 22, 1939 in Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Reynolds was the daughter of the late Milton Carlyle and Mary Purnell Gee. She was a member of The Church of the Advent in Spartanburg, SC, as well as a lifelong member of the...
Harry Jackson "Mickey" Hughey, Jr.
May 29, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Harry Jackson Hughey, Jr., 68, died Friday, May 29, 2015. Born November 25, 1946 in Union County, Mickey was the son of the late Harry Jackson and Evelyn Joyce Wright Hughey. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1965. Mickey honorably served his country in the US Air Force. He retired after many years as...
Thurmon Donald "Hap" Johnson, Sr.
May 29, 2015
Arcadia, SC- Thurmon D. “Hap” Johnson, 79, husband of the late Betty Jo Gosnell Johnson, died Friday, May 29, 2015. Born November 14, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Charlie Horace and Annie Mae Morrow Johnson. He honorably served his country for 8 years in the US Army. Mr. Johnson retired from Springs Industries...
Harold Irvin Grogan
May 28, 2015
Harold Irvin Grogan Roebuck – Harold Irvin Grogan, 77, husband of Donna Jolley Grogan, died Thursday, May 28, 2015. Harold was born on April 28, 1938 to the late Walter and Grace Brown Grogan. He faithfully served his country in the US Army, was an avid golfer and longtime member of Three Pines Country Club of Woodruff. Harold was a...
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