Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Donald Lee Matthews

Donald Lee Matthews

Feb 24, 2014

Donald Lee Matthews Spartanburg, SC- Donald Matthews, 61, died Monday, February 24, 2014. Born February 2, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC, Donald was a son of the late Roy Junior and Minnie Mae Sweezy Matthews. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Class of 1972, and attended USC. Donald was a member of the Arcadia Lodge #285. Donald is survived...

Frances Boniface Cannon

Frances Boniface Cannon

Feb 24, 2014

Frances Boniface Cannon Frances Boniface Cannon, 63, of Spartanburg SC, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Spartanburg, Monday the 24th, 2014 She was born to the late Dr. John and the surviving Elma “Shorty” Boniface, Nov. 02, 1950, in Augusta, Ga. Frances graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1969. Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother. After...

Ronnie Dale Berry

Ronnie Dale Berry

Feb 24, 2014

Chesnee, SC- Ronnie Berry, 59, died Monday, February 24, 2014. Ronnie was born June 15, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Thomas Daniel and Josephine Freeman Berry. He honorably served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Berry of Roebuck, SC; his son, Steven Berry of Chesnee, SC; two brothers, Wayne Berry of...

Frances Carol Riddle

Frances Carol Riddle

Feb 22, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Carol Riddle, 69, wife of 50 years to Clarence Rhett Riddle, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. Born April 26, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Bryan Jennings Jones and Tully Ola Estridge Jones. Carol was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. She...

Jasper Harold Johnson

Jasper Harold Johnson

Feb 21, 2014

Spartanburg- Jasper Harold Johnson, 88, husband of Maggie West Johnson, died Friday, February 21, 2014. Jasper was born in Madison, North Carolina. He was a son of the late Carl and Minnie Randall Johnson. Jasper was retired from Kohler Manufacturing after 27 years. He was a member of Stone Station Baptist Church. In addition to his wife of 55 years,...

Peggy Lee Jennings

Peggy Lee Jennings

Feb 20, 2014

Peggy Lee Jennings Spartanburg – Peggy Lee Jennings passed away on February 20, 2014. Peggy was born on February 19, 1951, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Roy Merritt and Viola Jennings Jennings. She was a 31 year resident of the Charles Lea System where she was in the Learning Hands Class of the Parsons Adult Day Program. Peggy was...

Shirley Jane McClure

Shirley Jane McClure

Feb 19, 2014

Shirley Jane McClure Inman – Shirley J. McClure, 93, wife of the late Roy W. McClure, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Born May 5, 1920 in Holland MI, Shirley was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Kantzer. She was a home maker and member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church. Shirley is...

Herbert E. "Hub" Blankenship

Herbert E. "Hub" Blankenship

Feb 18, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC - After 88 years of faithful service to his Lord and Savior, Herbert Eugene Blankenship, Sr., Hub, went peacefully into His arms on February 18, 2014. Hub was born March 19, 1925, to Claude and Thelma Blankenship, in Asheville, NC. Hub served in the US Navy during World War II. He began his career in broadcasting in Gainesville,...

Bobbie McKinney Ward

Bobbie McKinney Ward

Feb 15, 2014

Bobbie McKinney Ward Spartanburg- Bobbie M. Ward, 82, wife of Clyde W. Ward died Saturday, February 15, 2014 Bobbie was a daughter of the late Stanyarne and Ila Horton McKinney. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg where she sang in the choir. Bobbie was retired from teaching in Spartanburg District 1 In addition to her husband...

Joan Ann Johnson Melotte

Joan Ann Johnson Melotte

Feb 12, 2014

Joan Ann Johnson Melotte SPARTANBURG, SC -- Joan Ann Johnson Melotte was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 8, 1937, to Claude and Angeline Johnson, and was the oldest of eight children.  She left to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2014.  She graduated from Seymour High School in Wisconsin.  After raising six children and moving...

Marilyn "Lynn" Gates Harrelson

Marilyn "Lynn" Gates Harrelson

Feb 12, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Marilyn Harrelson, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Born January 19, 1953 in Alexandria Bay, NY, she was the daughter of Helen M. Compton and the late Richard Thomas Gates. Lynn was a disabled Veteran of the US Army. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Lynn is survived by her husband, James H. Harrelson; her...

Holly E. Harvey Brigman

Holly E. Harvey Brigman

Feb 9, 2014

Roebuck, SC- Holly Brigman, 44, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. Holly was born June 27, 1969 in Spartanburg to the late Charles O. and Rosa Mae Hughes Harvey. She was raised in the Presbyterian church, and currently a member of New Hope Christian Church. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Bishop and Nancy Richardson (Darin), both of Roebuck;...

Doris Anderson Hollifield

Doris Anderson Hollifield

Feb 6, 2014

Moore, SC – Doris Anderson Hollifield, 88, died on February 6, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. Doris was born on June 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Franklin Todd and Anna Gaston Anderson. She graduated from Spartanburg Junior College in 1942 and was employed by Easter Airlines. She worked as a substitute teacher at Reidville...

David C. Hopson, Sr.

David C. Hopson, Sr.

Feb 5, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- David Charles Hopson, Sr., 61, husband of Kay Fisher Hopson, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Born July 10, 1952 in Asheville, NC, David was a son of the late Daniel Frank and Viola Crisp Hopson. He honorably served his country in the US Army, was a long time employee of Eagle Transport, and was a member and...

Keith S. "Bubba" Henderson

Keith S. "Bubba" Henderson

Feb 5, 2014

Keith S. “Bubba” Henderson Spartanburg, SC – Keith S. “Bubba” Henderson, 59, died at his home on February 5, 2014. Keith was the son of the late Ed and Frances Hudson Henderson. He was retired from Duke Energy after 30 years of service. Keith is survived by his sister, Kim (Michael) Turner; two nieces, Kelly (Jay) Harvey, Kimberly (Heath) Rhinehart;...

Pamela Sansbury Stephens

Pamela Sansbury Stephens

Feb 1, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Pam S. Stephens, 44, died Saturday, February 1, 2014. Pam was a genuinely kind, gentle, and loving person who leaves behind many friends. Although she battled with a host of health problems over the past few years, she maintained a sunny and cheerful disposition up until the morning of her unexpected death. She is survived by her son,...

William S. "Bill" Myers

William S. "Bill" Myers

Jan 30, 2014

Spartanburg, SC – William S. “Bill” Myers, 85, a lifetime resident of the Cedar Springs community of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born May 23, 1928, Mr. Myers was the son of the late S.R. and Normesia Smith Myers, and the brother of the late Virginia M. Myers. He was a graduate...

Elmo F. Neal

Elmo F. Neal

Jan 29, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Elmo F. Neal, 87, husband of Toma Austin Neal, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his home. Born in Summerville, SC, Elmo was a son of the late Peter J. and Mary Dunning Neal. He was a graduate of Summerville High School, received his Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University, and was a World War II Veteran serving...

G. Ray Harris

G. Ray Harris

Jan 29, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- G. Ray Harris of 220 Bentway Lane, age 87, died on January 29, 2014, at his home, after a brief illness. Mr. Harris, son of the late Blanche Baker Harris Keller and Ray V. Harris, was born June 5, 1926 at Midland, NC. He was a 1943 graduate of Spartanburg High School, received a B.S. degree from Georgia...

Irene Biggs Sparks

Irene Biggs Sparks

Jan 28, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Irene B. Sparks, 93, wife of Lawrence “Bud” Sparks, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Irene was born November 1, 1920 in Henderson County, NC, and was a daughter of the late James W. and Mattie Boone Biggs. She was retired from Mayfair Mills. Irene was a loving person with a passion for flowers and the outdoors. Mrs. Sparks...