Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

John Kenneth Bishop

John Kenneth Bishop

Nov 24, 2013

John Kenneth Bishop Inman, SC – John Kenneth Bishop, 69, husband of Sandra Mills Bishop, died November 24, 2013. Kenneth was born in Spartanburg on June 4, 1944 to Eloise Kelly Bishop and the late John Alvin Bishop. He was a volunteer with the Spartanburg City Police Department, Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, Landrum City Police Department and also served as...

Brenda Bergers Roodvoets

Brenda Bergers Roodvoets

Nov 20, 2013

Woodruff, SC- Brenda Jean Roodvoets, 87, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Born August 29, 1926 in Lakeview, MI, Brenda was a daughter of the late Cornelius James and Marguerite White Bergers. She was a graduate of Michigan State University where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Brenda enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army and with the...

Sylvia Messick Quinn

Sylvia Messick Quinn

Nov 16, 2013

Roebuck, SC- Sylvia M. Quinn, 74, wife of 55 years to Kenneth Quinn, died peacefully at her home Saturday, November 16, 2013. Sylvia was born June 2, 1939 to the late Dan and Nell Yarborough Messick in Spartanburg, SC. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Sylvia was a member of Southside Baptist Church....

Frank John Anderson

Frank John Anderson

Nov 14, 2013

Spartanburg- Frank John Anderson, 94, died peacefully, November 14, 2013. Frank was born January 29, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of the late Charles E. and Alida Solomon Anderson. Frank was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served his country on submarines. Frank earned...

John Lewis McDade

John Lewis McDade

Nov 11, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- John L. McDade, 83, husband of the late Margarette Elizabeth Beaty McDade, died Monday, November 11, 2013. John was born February 9, 1930 in Lockhart, SC to the late Oscar Thomas and Ferdia Dotson McDade. He honorably served his country in the Army National Guard Reserve. John retired after 17 years of service with Waste Management, and was...

Rina Riva Herbst

Rina Riva Herbst

Nov 9, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Rina Riva Herbst, 70, wife of Reiner H. Herbst, died Saturday, November 9, 2013. Rina was born January 10, 1943 in Udine, Italy. She came to the USA in 1965 and shortly after became an American citizen. Rina was previously employed with Butte Knit, Este Lauder, and Belk before she retired. She enjoyed cooking Italian food, especially lasagna,...

Betty Bailey Earley

Betty Bailey Earley

Nov 6, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Betty E. Bailey Earley, 88, wife of the late Edward Blaine Earley, died Wednesday, November 06, 2013. Born August 8, 1925 in Cliffside, NC, Betty was a daughter of the late Ernest M. and Pearl Walker Bailey. She was retired from Winn Dixie after over 36 years of service. Betty was a member of Southside Baptist Church where...

James E. Dill

James E. Dill

Oct 27, 2013

Moore –James Eugene Dill, 64, husband of the late Rita Edge Dill, died Sunday, October 27, 2013. James was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Myrtle Bridwell Dill. James is survived by two sons, Mark Dill of Duncan, Jamie Dill of Moore; a daughter, Stacey Stokes of Moore; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ryan Stokes of the home....

Joseph M. Bock

Joseph M. Bock

Oct 26, 2013

Lyman, SC - Joesph M. Bock, 94, resident of Ashlan Village, Lyman, SC, passed away Saturday October 26, 2013 at the Village at Pelham. Mr. Bock was born February 3, 1949 in Bluefield, WV to the late Joseph M. and Lena Hall Bock. He attended Palatka High School in Palatka, FL and joined the Marines in 1938. Mr. Bock was...

Marc Howard Henderson

Marc Howard Henderson

Oct 24, 2013

Spartanburg – Marc Howard Henderson, 50, died Thursday, October 24, 2013. A native of Spartanburg, Marc was born on December 31, 1962 to J. Howard and Boog Smith Henderson. He attended Spartanburg High School, Class of 1981 and was a graduate of Clemson University. Marc, an avid recreational fisherman, was the President and owner of Nexsen Textiles, Inc. and a...

Aurelia Pless Smith

Aurelia Pless Smith

Oct 22, 2013

Roebuck, SC- Aurelia Pless Smith, 97, wife of the late Perry L. Smith, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Born July 6, 1917 in Spartanburg, SC, Aurelia was a daughter of the late Joseph Fred and Ruth Elizabeth Shook Pless. She was a longtime member of Arkwright First Baptist Church. Aurelia is survived by one daughter, Carolyn...

Dewitt Arnold, Sr

Dewitt Arnold, Sr

Oct 11, 2013

Spartanburg- Dewitt Arnold Sr., 88, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Arnold was born on December 30, 1924. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Essie Harris Arnold. Mr. Arnold was retired from Mayfair Mills and was a member of Roebuck Church of God. He...

Ann Gragg Hall

Ann Gragg Hall

Oct 6, 2013

Ann Gragg Hall of Greer, SC, formerly of Connelly Springs, passed away on October 6, 2013 She is survived by husband Chuck Hall and son Garry Church & wife Heather of Mooresville; father, Walter Gragg, Sr., sister Kay Houston (Ken), brothers Walter Gragg, Jr. (Bernice), Robert Gragg (Patsy), Scott Gragg; nieces Lisa Moore, Melissa Critcher, Angel Cash, Haley Nichols; nephews...

Jessie Ray Tallent

Jessie Ray Tallent

Oct 2, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Jessie R. Tallent, 76, husband of Rebecca Bradley Tallent, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Born June 10, 1937 in Landrum, SC, he was a son of the late Amos and Valree Taylor Tallent. Jessie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a foundry worker by trade and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. In...

Erika H. "Hedi" Bolliger-Altorfer

Erika H. "Hedi" Bolliger-Altorfer

Sep 28, 2013

Spartanburg- Hedi Bolliger, faithful wife of Markus Bolliger for over 53 years, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born March 26, 1937 in Zurich, Switzerland, she was the daughter of the late Jules Altorfer and late Sophie Altorfer-Brunner. She graduated from Zürich Business College, with Post-Graduate College Training in Lausanne Switzerland, London England and Florence Italy....

Otis Edward Burnett

Otis Edward Burnett

Sep 28, 2013

Otis E. Burnett Moore, SC – Otis Edward Burnett, 73, husband of the late Linda Joy Felmet Burnett, died Saturday, September 28, 2013. Otis was born on April 14, 1940 to the late Clement and Betsy Crane Burnett . He is survived by two sons, Joey E. Burnett (Pam) of Moore and Rodney S. Burnett (Christine) of Fingerville; a daughter,...

David Chrisman Chastain

David Chrisman Chastain

Sep 25, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- David Chrisman Chastain, 55, husband of Jane Faust Chastain, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born October 8, 1957 in Miami, FL, David was a son of Randall Kruger (Flora D.) and Lona Raola Chrisman Chastain. He was a former employee of Policy Management System, Corp. In addition to his wife and parents, David is survived by two sisters,...

Daisy Virginia O'Donnell

Daisy Virginia O'Donnell

Sep 19, 2013

Greenville- Daisy Virginia O’Donnell, 76, wife of James A O’Donnell passed into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Daisy was born in Honduras, a daughter of Brian and Enid Cooper. She had a love for souls, faithful in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prior to moving to Greenville, the O’Donnell’s lived in Chattanooga. She was...

Louis Charles Hoskyns, Jr

Louis Charles Hoskyns, Jr

Sep 18, 2013

Louis Charles Hoskyns, Jr., 82, passed peacefully on September 18, 2013. Born on December 22, 1930 in Jackson, Michigan, he was the son of Louis Charles Hoskyns, Sr. and Irene Pease Hoskyns. He attended St. Mary’s High School in Jackson, MI and Michigan State University. Lou was proud to be a member of the United States Marine Corps and served...

Polly Day Judy

Polly Day Judy

Sep 18, 2013

Spartanburg, SC - Polly Day Judy passed peacefully and courageously into Heaven following an extensive illness on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 surrounded by her family. Polly was born in Greenville, NC on August 9, 1930 and was the eldest daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Rosalie Powell Day. After graduating from The Fassifern School, Hendersonville, NC, a noted preparatory...