Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
David Allen Addington
Aug 15, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- David Allen Addington, Sr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home.
Born March 26, 1963, in Salisbury, NC, David was the youngest son of the late Claude Addington and Blanche Fowler Addington.
He is survived by his son, David “DJ” A. Addington, Jr,; daughter, Danielle A. Belk; and 4 grandchildren. Also surviving is one...
Karen Lee Waitman
Aug 15, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Karen Lee Waitman, 60, wife of the late Eddie Norman Waitman, Sr., died Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Born November 11, 1962 in Downey, CA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter Donaldson, Sr. and Virginia Doris Anspach Donaldson.
Karen is survived by her children, Eddie Norman Waitman, Jr., Faith F. Waitman, and Johnny W. Waitman.
The...
Kenneth Aldon Ducker
Aug 15, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Kenneth Aldon Ducker, 61, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Born June 5, 1962 in Bellflower, CA, Kenneth was the son of the late Glenn Ducker and Beverly Dutson Ducker. He was longtime employee of Millikin where he worked as a chemist. Kenneth was kind and generous with a funny sense of humor. But most importantly he...
Frederick Palfy, Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Frederick “Freddy” Palfy Jr., 47, son of Paula Jean Young, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Born March 12, 1976 in Orrville Ohio, Freddy was a devoted pet owner. Throughout his life he found companionship with his beloved dogs, Bobo and Snooky.
His family will remember him as a prankster with an uncanny sense of humor. Freddy’s greatest...
Larry Flynn
Aug 10, 2023
Lawrence Emile Flynn, Jr.March 6, 1948 – August 10, 2023
“We have no problems” was an often heard expression throughout the Flynn house. Well, Dad, that may be true, but we’re wrestling with a big problem now. Lawrence Emile Flynn, Jr., died on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the age of 75. Known professionally as Larry, “Lurry” to his beautiful...
Jena Felmet Hughes
Aug 7, 2023
Moore, SC- Jena Felmet Hughes, 69, wife of James Earl Hughes, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Born April 30, 1954 in Asheville, NC, Jena was a daughter of the late Hubert Woodrow “Lightening” Felmet and Edith Gregory Felmet.
Jena may have been tiny in stature, but had a larger than life personality...
Luther Hinkle Hallman
Jul 31, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Luther Hinkle Hallman, 73, husband of Judy Gail Stephens Hallman, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born January 24, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, Dr. Hallman was a son of Frank Hallman and Catherine Baker Hallman.
His unwavering commitment to serving others began at an early age when he achieved the prestigious...
Thomas Henry Lloyd, Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
Thomas Henry Lloyd, Jr., age 91, a loving husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Summit Hills Retirement Community.
Thomas (Tom) was born on June 15, 1932 in Washington, D.C., the son of Thomas Henry Lloyd and Thelma Andrews Lloyd. He attended public school in Arlington, VA. After graduating from the University of North...
Sharon Laqueeta Cockrell
Jul 26, 2023
Roebuck, SC- Sharon Laqueeta Cockrell, 77, wife of the late James Cockrell, Jr., died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 25, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Bradley Smalley and Paul Murph, Sr. Sharon was a graduate of Fairforest High School and Spartanburg Technical College’s Nursing...
Charles Miller Clark
Jul 24, 2023
Boiling Springs, SC- Charles Miller Clark, 80, husband of Ruth Jones Clark, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Born January 29, 1943 in Fairfield, TN, Charles was a son of the late Isaac Miller Clark and Madeline Beesley Clark. He graduated in 1967 with a BA in ministry and a minor in Greek from Harding University. He was the...
Yoeun Lenh
Jul 23, 2023
Spartanburg, SC - Yoeun Lenh, passed away on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023. She is survived by her; sons, Saveak , Savaun , Phyla , and Hanny Nuon, and daughters; Savy , and Maya Nuon, one sister; Yoeuth Lenh, son in laws, Vanna Seng, and Dallas; and a daughter in law, Tum Touch. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 29th,...
Teresa Ruth Collins
Jul 20, 2023
Teresa Ruth Collins of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Teresa was a loving mother and an excellent caregiver to animals, especially cats. She spent her retirement years caring for strays and abandoned cats, nursing them back to good health and helping them find their fur-ever homes.
Teresa is survived...
Virginia Labra Trejo
Jul 20, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Virginia Labra Trejo, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 15, 1938 in Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Toribio Labra and Juliana Trejo. Virginia was a loving grandmother who loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time...
Myrtle Walden Poteat
Jul 16, 2023
May 5, 1932 – July 16, 2023
Myrtle Walden Poteat, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023.
Born on May 5, 1932, in Spartanburg, SC, Myrtle was the daughter of the late John W. Walden, Sr. and Alba Brannon Carter Walden. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ted Douglas Poteat, Jr.; and four siblings,...
Herbert Altamont Moses
Jul 15, 2023
Herbert Altamont Moses died July 15, 2023 at age 100, while on vacation at his summer home at Lake Summit (NC), surrounded by loved ones and after having been swimming the day before. He was born in Sumter, SC, on Feb 22, 1923 to Henry Philips Moses and Charlotte Emanuel Moses. Herb married Annabel Hamilton Cribb of Spartanburg, SC in...
Paul Bryan Taylor
Jul 14, 2023
Moore, SC- Paul Bryan Taylor, 60, husband of Crystal Edgens Taylor, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Born May 16, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, Paul was the son of Becky Bullington Taylor Cromer and the late Jack Carlisle Taylor. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, SeaBees Construction Battalion. Paul was a self-employed entrepreneur who loved moving...
Mark James Beasley
Jul 8, 2023
December 2, 1958 – July 8, 2023 Mark James Beasley (64) passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2023, after prolonged illness resulting from several strokes. Mark was born on December 2, 1958, to Rube Beasley and Emma Lee Beasley in Charleston, SC. He graduated from Gordon H. Garrett High School before obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Furman...
Randall Eugene Bailey
Jul 8, 2023
October 20, 1954 – July 8, 2023
Born October 20, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Randy was a son of Betty D. Bailey and Billie Bailey; and loving husband of Cindy Bailey. He was the owner and operator of Bailey’s Heating and Air Conditioning. Randy was an active member of First Baptist Cowpens.
He will be lovingly remembered as a faithful...
Somchan Dan Somsanith
Jul 7, 2023
Somchan Dan Somsanith was born in Santa Clara, California on December 29th, 1980 and passed away on July 7th, 2023. He lived in various places throughout his lifetime, but settled in Boiling Springs, South Carolina in 1997. He is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and had many experiences in the manufacturing industry with his last employment being a...
Harvey W Kirkland
Jul 7, 2023
Roebuck-SC- Harvey W. Kirkland, 92, went to be the Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Born December 12, 1930 in Roebuck, SC, he was the son of the late W.N. Kirkland and Floroy H. Kirkland, and the widow of his loving wife of 49 years, Bobbie Jean Gregory Kirkland.
Mr. Kirkland was of Baptist Faith and a lifelong member...
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