Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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...
Kelly Marie Guerrero
Jul 6, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Kelly Guerrero, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born May 11, 1958 in Bethesda, MD, Kelly was a daughter of James Parris and Daphne Bailey Parris. She was retired after many years of service from Canteen Vending Services. Kelly was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, making many...
Gena Powers
Jul 2, 2023
Lyman, SC- Gena Powers, 62, beloved wife of 39 years to Frankie Powers, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her home.
Born January 14, 1961 in Union, SC, Gena was a daughter of Louise Martin Pace and the late George Hembree. She was a Cross Anchor native and graduated from Spartanburg High School before obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree...
Shelby Jean Barnett Smith
Jun 30, 2023
Chesnee, SC- Shelby Jean Barnett Smith, 84, wife of the late William Dupre Smith, went to sleep in the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Born July 3, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Shelby was a daughter of the late Fred Barnett and Carrie Dillard Barnett. Shelby was a loving and nurturing mother, grand and great grandmother. She loved her cats...
Victoria Burgess Huey
Jun 30, 2023
Gaffney, SC- Victoria Burgess Huey, 85, wife of the late Jack Lee Huey, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Born February 25, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Vickie was a daughter of the late Ernest Burgess and Myrtle Rhodes Burgess. She was retired from Nestle Corporation in Gaffney, SC. Vickie was a former member of Elm Street Church of God...
Brenda Gail Fowler
Jun 28, 2023
Brenda Gail Fowler, 79, of Marion NC and Fredericksburg VA, was called home to be with her family in Heaven on June 28th 2023. Brenda was surrounded by family and passed peacefully shortly after prayer.
Brenda was born on December 21st 1943 to William Edward West and Bessie Ellen Garrett in Spartanburg, SC. She was one of seven siblings.
Brenda...
Joanne Hammock Stewart
Jun 27, 2023
Joanne (Jody) Hammock Stewart, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, formally of Kerrville, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born August 22, 1933 in Thomasville, GA, and spending her childhood in Moultrie, GA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mattie Logue Hammock. On September 6, 1957 Jody married the love of her life,...
Viengxay Chanthavy
Jun 26, 2023
Chesnee, SC- Viengxay Chanthavy, 61, husband of Chomseng Chanthavy, passedaway on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 1.13am.
Born February 16, 1962 in Vietiane, Laos, he was the son of the late Wale and MouneChanthavy. Immigrated to the U.S. in 1980, married Chomseng in 1981 in San JoseCA. Viengxay moved across the country to South Carolina in April of 1987.
In...
Evelyn Inez Alley Shipman
Jun 25, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Alley Shipman, 88, wife of the late Charles Bayless Shipman, died Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Born December 27, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Mary Lou Painter Alley and Clyde Thomas Alley. She worked for Spartan Mills for many years and was a member of Stone Station Baptist Church.
Evelyn loved the...
Nancy M Dunn
Jun 25, 2023
Duncan, SC- Nancy McNabb Dunn, 70, wife of the late David Royce Dunn, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Born October 2, 1952 in Loudon County, TN, Nancy was a daughter of the late Margaret Liles McNabb ad James B. McNabb. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had a love for knitting and read her...
Lydia Moize Kaplan
Jun 24, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Lydia Moize Kaplan, 88, wife of the late Herbert Kaplan, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born April 9, 1935 in Burlington, NC, Lydia was a daughter of the late Ruth Ellen Thompson Moize and Arthur D. Moize. She graduated from Gibsonville High School in North Carolina and lived there for...
Mary Shope Neal
Jun 23, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Mary Shope Neal, 68, wife of the late Lloyd Edward Neal, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Born February 5, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, she was a daughter of Christine Evelyn Croft Williams (Jerry Williams) and the late Clinton Floyd Shope.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Lisa Diane Neal; two sons, Michael McAbee, Sr. and...
Donna Marie Wofford
Jun 21, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Donna Marie Wofford, 59, wife of James Carl Price, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Born July 30, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Arthur James Wolfe and Flora Judy Humphries Wolfe.
Donna will be lovingly remembered for her enduring strength and abundant love. She lovingly tended...
Judith Weiler Hollis
Jun 20, 2023
Judith “Judie” Weiler Hollis, 86, died on June 20, 2023 in Spartanburg, SC.
Born in Norfolk VA, on November 17, 1936, Judie was the daughter of the late Rear Admiral James B. Weiler, USN(Ret.), and the late Dorothy B. Weiler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, C. Myers Hollis.Judie grew up in San Diego, CA, attending Francis...
David Carroll Smith
Jun 19, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- David Carroll Smith, 75, husband of Charlene Young Smith, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Born July 22, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, David was a son of the late Horace Carroll Smith and Dorothy Williams Smith. He attended Spartanburg High School, class of 1965, and graduated from Limestone College. David retired from...
Steven Lee Massey
Jun 17, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Steven Lee Massey, 71, husband of Diane Mims Massey, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born June 6, 1952, Steven was a son of the late Ivie Lee Massey and Inez Agnes Martin Massey. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1970, and was called to Vietnam during...
Patsy Odom Lee
Jun 14, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Patsy Odom Lee, 70, wife of Danny Lee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Born December 15, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Patsy was a daughter of the late Horace and Edith Mills Odom. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg.
Patsy loved Jesus and her family. She had a natural gift for...
Gale Waldrop Murray
Jun 14, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Cynthia Gale Waldrop Murray, 76, wife of the late Rudolph Landon Murray, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Born April 29, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, Gale was a daughter of the late Charles Waldrop and Marie Nelms. She was a longtime member of Canaan Baptist Church and enjoyed crafting and decorating.
She is survived by her...
Emma Candler Barnette
Jun 12, 2023
Lawrenceville, GA - Emma Candler Barnette, age 33, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Born November 20, 1989 in Spartanburg, SC, Emma was the daughter of Peggy Murphy Barnette (Russell Postal) and the late Jerry Richard Barnette and Linda Bridgeman Barnette; and granddaughter of the late, Ellis and Kate Murphy, and Hugh and Betty Barnette.
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Robert Arthur Brisken
Jun 12, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Robert Arthur Brisken, 73, husband of Sharon Ann Warner Brisken, met his Savior face to face on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Born October 8, 1949 in Salem, OH, Robert was a son of the late David Arthur Brisken and Frances Mae Gilbert Brisken. He worked for Jeffrey Manufacturing for over 30 years, and retired from JTEKT.
In addition...
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