Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Wendy L. Whitcomb

Wendy L. Whitcomb

Jan 25, 2014

Spartanburg- Wendy L. Whitcomb, 50 of Spartanburg was promoted to Glory on Saturday, January 25, following a seizure. Wendy was a former resident of Rochester, NY. She has lived in the upstate since 2005. Wendy was a daughter of Robert and Arlene Smith of Spartanburg. She attended Southside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Wendy is survived by her...

James Gregory "Gregg" Pettit

James Gregory "Gregg" Pettit

Jan 24, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- James G. Pettit, 53, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 26, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, Gregg was a son of Earl Dean and Judy Mahaffey Pettit. After attending Dorman High School, he served his country as a US Marine. Gregg was a self-employed electrician by trade, and was of the Baptist faith....

Dr. Julian Carr Cornwell

Dr. Julian Carr Cornwell

Jan 22, 2014

Moore, SC- Dr. Julian C. Cornwell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Voncile Cornwell. Julian is survived by his daughter, Judy Crapps (Legrand); two sons, Charles and Michael (Kym) Cornwell; six grandchildren, Kristan Cooper (Brent), Laine Crapps, Kyllan Kershaw (Jeff), Austin, Tate, and Chase...

Furman T Peterman

Furman T Peterman

Jan 16, 2014

Furman T. Peterman Spartanburg-Furman Thomas Peterman, age 83, died suddenly on January 16, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 29, 1930 in Lumber City, PA, he was the youngest of seven children, son of the late Earl Clark Peterman and Martha Hipps Peterman, and predeceased by his siblings, Gen. William G. Hipps, Ruth Vazalis, Doris Ammerman, Robert Peterman,...

Frances Daniel Slosbert

Frances Daniel Slosbert

Jan 15, 2014

FRANCES DANIEL SLOSBERG SPARTANBURG, SC— Mrs. Frances Daniel Slosberg, aged 96 years, passed on January 15, 2014. Born in Stovall, N.C., the daughter of Sallie Davis Daniel and Winfield Crichton Daniel, she was a registered nurse for more than 40 years. She worked in the U.S., Japan, and Hawaii. She also owned a successful cosmetics business in Hawaii for many...

Bruce Emory Cash

Bruce Emory Cash

Jan 13, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Bruce E. Cash, 58, died surrounded by his friends and family on Monday, January 13, 2014. Bruce was born in Anderson, SC, February 28, 1955 to Ruth Cash Neely and the late Ray Cash. He served as the President and Owner of Ford’s Drugs and Medical and was an active member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. He is...

George Kleczkowski

George Kleczkowski

Jan 12, 2014

Moore, SC- George Kleczkowski, 72, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Mary Black Hospital. After his duty-disability retirement from the Detroit, MI Police Department, George enjoyed raising Quarter Horses on his Moore, SC farm. He was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, and an active member of Knights of Columbus Council 9575 and Assembly 1655. George is...

Souvankham Vongkhamchanh

Souvankham Vongkhamchanh

Jan 11, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Souvankham Vongkhamchanh, 62, wife of Pane Vongkhamchanh, died Saturday, January 11, 2014. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ekanousone Vongkhamchanh (Jade); a daughter, Noi Phouachith (Bounlom) both of Spartanburg, SC; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Madisyn Phouachith; three brothers; and five sisters. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 15th, 5:00-7:00pm at Dunbar Funeral...

Richard James Marsh

Richard James Marsh

Jan 11, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Richard J. Marsh, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2014 after a brief unexpected illness. He was born December 7, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. Dick raised his family in Westchester County, Stockholm, Sweden and enjoyed weekend trips to Hillsborough, New Hampshire and Ogunquit Maine. Richard was a graduate of University of Connecticut in...

William "Bill" O'Shields

William "Bill" O'Shields

Jan 11, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- William O’Shields, 89, husband of the late Edna Seay O’Shields, died Saturday, January 11, 2014. Bill was born August 7, 1924 in Spartanburg, SC to the late William Henry and Blanche Pettit O’Shields. He honorably served his country in the US Army and was retired from Siemens Industry Inc., after 25 years of service. Bill was a mason,...

Larry Monroe Patterson

Larry Monroe Patterson

Jan 11, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Larry M. Patterson, 75, husband of Pat Garner Patterson, died Saturday morning, January 11, 2014 at his home. Born July 11, 1938 in Brevard, NC, he was the son of the late Monroe Patterson and Melrose Tinsley Patterson Kilpatrick. Larry graduated from Rosman High School in Rosman, NC, and moved to Spartanburg, SC, where he was instrumental in...

Grace Rhodes Bobo

Grace Rhodes Bobo

Jan 10, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Grace R. Bobo, who was deeply loved and cherished, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. Mrs. Bobo was born July 6, 1923, in Greenville, SC, and was a native of Roebuck, SC, for 64 years. She was a daughter of the late Seafe R. and Alma Casey Rhodes. Mrs. Bobo was a retired educator from Spartanburg County School...

Betty B. Yarborough

Betty B. Yarborough

Jan 8, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Betty Yarborough, 83, wife of the late William I. Yarborough, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 08, 2014. Betty was born November 13, 1930 in Gaffney, SC to the late James and Mary Milan Biggs. She was retired from Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and was a member of Covenant Baptist Church. She is survived by two...

James Roy "Jim" Freeman

James Roy "Jim" Freeman

Jan 7, 2014

Moore, SC- Jim Freeman, 91, husband of the late Mary Ann Freeman, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born November 10, 1922 in Walton County, GA, Jim was the son of the late James Ezra and Lena Winslett Freeman. He was a graduate of Monroe High School in Monroe, GA, class of 1941, and went on the attend at the...

Dr. John Laurens

Dr. John Laurens

Jan 3, 2014

Dr. John Laurens Dr. John Laurens, 95, died peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014. He was born in New Haven, CT, on September 14th, 1918, to the late Dorothea and Henry Laurens. He was raised in New Orleans, LA, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Alpha Omega Alpha from Tulane University...

Michael William "PawPaw" Lowe

Michael William "PawPaw" Lowe

Dec 22, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Mike “PawPaw” Lowe, 59, of Spartanburg received his angel wings on December 22, 2013 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born January 2, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Bob Lowe and Bobbie Brown. Mike was a devoted loving father and husband. His family was his greatest source of pride and joy. He was...

William Ray "Bill" Sinclair

William Ray "Bill" Sinclair

Dec 22, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Bill Sinclair, 82, husband of the late Elsie L. Sinclair, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Born October 19, 1931 in Union, SC, Bill was a son of the late William Robert and Lillian Daugherty Sinclair. He was a graduate of West Springs High School, class of 1949, and a graduate of LSU School of Banking of the South,...

Nancy Morgan Ambler

Nancy Morgan Ambler

Dec 22, 2013

Nancy Morgan Ambler Spartanburg - Nancy Morgan Ambler passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. She was the daughter of Elizabeth and Charles Ambler and lived much of her life in Philadelphia PA. She moved to Spartanburg last year and lived at the Summit Hills retirement community. She is survived by her only child,...

Harry White Anderson

Harry White Anderson

Dec 22, 2013

Moore, SC- Harry W. Anderson, 82, husband of Ethel O. Anderson, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at his home. Born January 28, 1931 in Moore, SC, Harry was a son of the late Louie Watts Anderson and Jessie Mae Geer Anderson. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School and honorably served his country in the U.S Airforce for 22...

Mike PawPaw Lowe

Mike PawPaw Lowe

Dec 22, 2013

Mike “PawPaw” Lowe, 59, of Spartanburg received his angel wings on December 22, 2013 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born January 2, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Bob Lowe and Bobbie Brown. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Lowe, son, Jeffrey Lowe (Elizabeth) grandson, Mason Lowe, daughter, Christina Lowe (Jeff) and mother, Bobbie...