Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Barbara Ann Stevens

Barbara Ann Stevens

May 23, 2014

Barbara “Toby” Stevens Roebuck – Barbara Ann Stevens, 68, wife of the late Perry Lee Stevens, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2014, after a heroic battle with cancer. Barbara was born on August 3, 1945 to the late Emma J. Smith. She was a member of the Roebuck Presbyterian Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Sunday School Class...

Leo Joseph Grein

Leo Joseph Grein

May 20, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Leo J. Grein, 78, husband of Frances Mircovich Grein, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born November 23, 1935 in Seguin, TX, Leo was the son of the late Leo George and Mary Dietermann Grein. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas...

Edward Clayton Powell

Edward Clayton Powell

May 18, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Clayton Powell, 74, husband of the late Margaret Sparks Kelly Powell, died Sunday, May 18, 2014 with family by his side. Born July 28, 1939 in Marietta, SC, Clayton was a son of the late James Edward and Bessie Ellenburg Powell. He was a graduate of Slater Marietta High School in Marietta, SC and received his Associates degree...

James Byron Bulman

James Byron Bulman

May 17, 2014

Roebuck, SC – James “Bull” Bulman, 73, passed away Saturday evening, May 17, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. Born May 19, 1940 in Spartanburg, Jimmy was a son of the late Byron Oliver and Leona Hughes Bulman. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School and was employed with Texaco in Camp Croft for over 17 years. Jimmy...

Frances "Nanny" Burrell Murray

Frances "Nanny" Burrell Murray

May 16, 2014

Pacolet, SC- Frances B. Murray, 84, wife of the late Reverend Yancy Murray, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her home. Born March 25, 1930 in Rock Hill, SC, Frances was a daughter of the late John and Viola Smith Knighten. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and served as the Secretary Treasurer and played the piano....

Martha Judy Faye Painter Mauney

Martha Judy Faye Painter Mauney

May 8, 2014

Martha Judy Faye Painter Mauney Roebuck – Martha Mauney, 45, died Thursday, May 8, 2014. Born in Spartanburg, Martha was a daughter of Martha Gail and the late Walden Jackson Painter. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two brothers, JW Painter of Roebuck, Donald Painter (Tonya) of Spartanburg; two nephews and her beloved pet Chloe. Martha was...

Joyce Allen Nalley

Joyce Allen Nalley

May 7, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Joyce A. Nalley, 80, wife of W. Marvin Nalley, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 with her family by her side. Born June 19, 1933 in Kings Mountain, NC, Joyce was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Erma Jean Bennett Allen. She attended Parker High School, class of 1951, and married her high school sweetheart....

James Edmond Egerdahl

James Edmond Egerdahl

May 4, 2014

Liberty, SC- James E. Egerdahl, 59, died at his home on Sunday, May 4, 2014. James is survived by his brothers, Dan, Alan, Clifford, and Bill. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 9th, 10:00am at Faith Baptist Church, 500 W. Lee Road, Taylors, SC 29687, officiated by Reverend Dr. Bill Egerdahl, Reverend David Stockard, and Reverend Dr. David...

Marion Wolff Craven

Marion Wolff Craven

May 4, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Marion W. Craven, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 after a long and valiant battle with numerous serious health conditions.A grand lady of strength and grace, known to all simply as “Nanu”, she made all who met her feel included and important. She focused her energies on her family and friends, determined to be a vibrant...

Lillie C. Huitt

Lillie C. Huitt

May 3, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Lillie C. Huitt, 79, wife of the late Charles Edward Huitt, died Saturday, May 3, 2014.Born March 5, 1935 in Gaffney, SC, Lillie was the daughter of the late James G. and Ethel Benton Orr. She retired from S & S Manufacturing after 25 years of service. Lillie was a member of Una First Freewill Baptist Church. Lillie...

William Hartley "Bill" Sperry

William Hartley "Bill" Sperry

Apr 30, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Bill Sperry, 86, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.Bill was born September 9, 1927 in Buffalo, NY. He and his mother, Ida Roth Sperry, moved to Gettysburg, PA in 1931. Bill was educated at Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg College, and Duke University. He was called to educate and spent 39 years as an educator, coach, counselor, and advisor at...

Todd Peter Marshall

Todd Peter Marshall

Apr 29, 2014

Woodruff, SC- Todd Peter Marshall, 55, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home.Born October 5, 1958 in Bryn Mawr, PA., he was the son of Doreen Brereton Marshall and the late Harold Turner Marshall, Jr. Todd Marshall graduated from Spartanburg High School and Clemson University. He was the general manager and head golf professional at The Three Pines Country...

Linda Cudd Leamy

Linda Cudd Leamy

Apr 25, 2014

Linda Cudd Leamy Spartanburg – Linda Cudd Leamy, 71, wife of George Leamy, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, in her sleep while on vacation in St. Augustine, Florida. Linda was born on August 5, 1942 in Spartanburg to the late John Arley and Moree Hudson Cudd. Linda was a lifelong member of Central Church of Christ, a graduate of...

Elizabeth "Liz" Stinger O'Neal

Elizabeth "Liz" Stinger O'Neal

Apr 24, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Stringer O’Neal Spartanburg, SC- Liz O’Neal, 86, loving wife of Adrian P. O’Neal, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Born September 25, 1927 in Mississippi, Liz was a daughter of the late John Lee and Damie Elizabeth Cole Stringer. She attended Gulfport High School and was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. Liz and Adrian resided...

Paul Eugene Orr

Paul Eugene Orr

Apr 23, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Paul E. Orr, 72, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014.Born August 1, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ, Paul was a son of the late William and Rose McGuire Orr. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Paul attended trade school where he became a mechanical contractor and became a member of the Plumber/Pipe Fitters local union 719 in...

Evelyn Mabry Wilkins

Evelyn Mabry Wilkins

Apr 23, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Wilkins, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.Born February 5, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Lula Bobb Mabry. She was employed with Spartan Mills for over 40 years and was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church.Evelyn is survived by...

Mildred Showalter Zebley

Mildred Showalter Zebley

Apr 19, 2014

Spartanburg – Mildred Zebley, 98, died Saturday, April 19, 2014.A memorial service will be held 4pm, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.In lieu of flowers memorial may be made The Blood Connection, 1099 Bracken Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673.

Rory Calhoun Peebles

Rory Calhoun Peebles

Apr 18, 2014

Glendale, SC- Rory C. Peebles, 55, husband of Dale Wood Peebles, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2014.In addition to his wife of 23 years, Rory is survived by his father, Richard Peebles of Queens, NY; two brothers, Mark and his wife, Aletha, of Greenville, SC, and Brad Peebles of Manhatten, NY; two special aunts, Aunt...

Kenneth Eugene Scott

Kenneth Eugene Scott

Apr 12, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Kenneth E. Scott, 86, died Saturday, April 12, 2014.Born April 1, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, Kenneth was the son of Frank Sherman and Lulu Faye Stephenson Scott. He honorably served his country during WWII as an Electrician Mate for the US Navy. Kenneth was a graduate of Wittenberg University, class of 1952, and Ohio State Law School, and...

Doris Still Rice

Doris Still Rice

Apr 8, 2014

Cowpens, SC- Doris S. Rice, 61, wife of Randall Rice, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014.In addition to her husband, Doris is survived by her son, David Junior Rice of Cowpens; her daughter, Chrissy Gail Greene of Inman; and her grandson, Joshua Teddy Greene.A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 17th at 2:00pm at Bethel Assembly of God, 561 Upper...