Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Nancy Howard Brewer

Nancy Howard Brewer

Sep 16, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Nancy H. Brewer, 80, wife of the late Tully Wright Brewer, Jr., died Monday, September 16, 2013. Born August 19, 1933 in Greer, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Boyce Walter and Nancy Lillian Odom Howard. She is the last survivor of her immediate family. Nancy was a graduate of Jordan High School, where she played...

James Donald Deer

James Donald Deer

Sep 15, 2013

Moore, SC- At the age of 92, James Donald Deer, joined his heavenly father on Sunday, September 15, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born James Donnell Deer in Franklin, Indiana to Clarence and Josephine Deer on October 8, 1920. He attended and graduated from Center Grove High School in 1938. He went on to attend Purdue University in...

John C. "Jack" Bright

John C. "Jack" Bright

Sep 14, 2013

Jack Bright Spartanburg, SC – John C. Bright, 85, was carried home by angels to his eternal home to be with his sweetheart, the late Peggy Jean Burgess Bright, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Jack was born on June 18, 1928 to the late Dawkins D. and Polly Owens Jennings. He faithfully served his country in the US Army, and...

Elzie Lowry Outz

Elzie Lowry Outz

Sep 11, 2013

Roebuck, SC- Elzie Lowry Outz, 92, husband of the late Mattie Switzer Outz, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Born April 19, 1921 in Edgefield County, SC, Lowry was a son of the late Elzie Victor and Allene Lowry Outz, and is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He honorably served his country in the Air Force during...

Robert "Bob" Ashley Harley

Robert "Bob" Ashley Harley

Sep 11, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Robert Ashley Harley, 84, passed away in his home, Wednesday, September 11, 2013. He was born in Spartanburg General Hospital on April 28, 1929 to Cleveland Sylvanus Harley and Lochie Bates Harley. He was the youngest of eight children, but nevertheless he considered himself to be the scrappiest, meanest, and toughest of the lot as he grew up...

Barbara Jean Dial Clayton

Barbara Jean Dial Clayton

Sep 10, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Barbara J. Dial Clayton, 80, widow of the late Harold J. Clayton, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Born July 13, 1933 in Spartanburg, Barbara was a daughter of the late Shell and Edna Ruth Hadden Dial. She was a graduate of Fairforest High School, class of 1951, and was retired from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after 17 years...

Bobbie Jean Richards Phillips

Bobbie Jean Richards Phillips

Sep 8, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Bobbie Richards Phillips, 74, wife of Edward Lee Phillips, died Sunday morning, September 08, 2013 at home. Born May 25, 1939 in Woodruff, Bobbie Jean was a daughter of the late David Alexander and Rosa Bell Hall Richards. She was a graduate of Woodruff High School, class of 1957, and was a member of North Spartanburg Church of...

Jeffrey Lynn Clayton

Jeffrey Lynn Clayton

Sep 5, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Jeffrey Lynn Clayton, 52, died Thursday, September 5, 2013. Born April 11, 1961 in Illinois, Jeff was the son of Barbara Jean Dial Clayton and the late Harold J. Clayton. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1979, and was retired from Beverage Air after 18 years of service. Jeff was a former member of...

Robert R. "Bob" Barker

Robert R. "Bob" Barker

Sep 2, 2013

Pauline- Robert Barker, 68, husband of Lynne Blackwell Barker, died September 2, 2013. Bob was born in Spartanburg, the son of the late Charles and Mildred Gowan Barker. He was a Master Mason, Roebuck Lodge 357, 32nd Degree Scottish Rites Temple, Greenville, SC. Bob was an active member of Stone Station Baptist church, where he served as Chairman of the...

Regenia "Jennie" Moore

Regenia "Jennie" Moore

Aug 27, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Regenia Moore, 81, wife of the late Benjamin Moore, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Born May 25, 1932 in Gaffney, SC, Jennie was the daughter of the late Rans Spencer, Jr., and Hattie Ethel Keenan Spencer. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Spartanburg and enjoyed being a part of the Senior Adult Group....

Kenneth Melvin Sampson

Kenneth Melvin Sampson

Aug 26, 2013

Roebuck, SC- Kenneth Melvin Sampson, 75, husband of Mary Jo Bradford Sampson, died Monday, August 26, 2013. Born March 20, 1938 in Robeson County, NC, he was a son of Tracy and Bessie Brayboy Sampson. Kenneth honorably served his country in the U.S Army. He retired after 37 years of service with Monsanto/MEMC. Kenneth was a member of Lamb of...

Kathleen "Kasey" Morris-Macintosh

Kathleen "Kasey" Morris-Macintosh

Aug 25, 2013

Anchorage, AK- Kathleen E. “Kasey” Morris-Mactinosh, 45, died Sunday, August 25, 2013. Born in Brunswick, ME, Kasey was the daughter of Patricia Granger Morris and the late Alfred Tom Morris. In addition to her mother, Kasey is survived by her brother, Michael R. Morris (Deborah) of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Linda L. Finn of St. Augustine Beach, FL, and Rebecca...

Lois Stella McDonald

Lois Stella McDonald

Aug 24, 2013

Lois Stella McDonald joined her husband, Kenneth, in heaven, on August 24, 2013. Everyone affectionately knew her has “Mema”. She was born on July 01, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, but was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Mema loved the Lord and dedicated her life to her faith, family, friends, and serving others. She was an amazing woman, from humble beginnings,...

Frederick James Brown

Frederick James Brown

Aug 23, 2013

Ebensburg, PA- Frederick James Brown, 79, husband of Hannah Rose Klayko Brown, died Friday, August 23, 2013. Born August 21, 1934 in Ebensburg, PA, Frederick was a son of the late Lee Clymer and Sophia Rogers Brown. He honorably served his country in the U.S Navy during the Korean Conflict. Frederick was an industrial electrician and worked for many years...

Louise Howell Cabaniss

Louise Howell Cabaniss

Aug 22, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Louise Howell Cabaniss, 87, wife of the late Fletcher T. Cabaniss, died on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Wesley Court Assisted Living. Born in Lockhart, SC, Louise was a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Sadie Dabbs Howell. She was retired from Spartan Mills and was a faithful member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church. Louise is...

Laura Graham Wood

Laura Graham Wood

Aug 17, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Laura G. Wood, 81, died Saturday, August 17, 2013. Born March 4, 1932 in Whiteville, NC, Laura was the daughter of the late Otis Morgan and Eva “Sweetie” Dalma McQueen Graham. She was a retired teacher from Loris Middle School. Laura also proudly served at the Loris Community Hospital. She was a member of the Eastern Star, and...

Sharon Calvert Sexton

Sharon Calvert Sexton

Aug 12, 2013

Roebuck, SC- Sharon C. Sexton, 74, wife of Buster Sexton, passed away at her home after a long illness. Sharon was the daughter of the late Kate and Henry Calvert. She was a member of Arcadia Methodist Church. In addition to her husband of 59 years, she is survived by four daughters, Susan Sexton Yates (Matt) of Hendersonville, NC, Tracie...

Jefferson Jerome Oakes

Jefferson Jerome Oakes

Aug 11, 2013

Greenville, SC- Jeff Oakes, 73, husband of Deb D. Oakes, passed away peacefully at Greenville Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning, August 11, 2013. Born August 21, 1939 in Danville, VA, Jeff was the son of the late Jefferson Harmon and Katherine Alden Oakes. He honorably served his country in the U.S Air Force. Jeff retired as Business Manager of transportation...

Wyleen Jolley Corbett

Wyleen Jolley Corbett

Aug 9, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Wyleen J. Corbett, 94, widow of Warren Paris Corbett, Sr., died Friday, August 09, 2013. Born May 12, 1919 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Elmo and Mary Berry Cobb Jolley. Wyleen was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Wyleen is survived by a son, Warren P. Corbett, Jr., of Bethesda, Maryland; a...

Grady Steven Hawkins

Grady Steven Hawkins

Aug 8, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Grady S. Hawkins, 65, husband of Judy Elaine Ward Hawkins, died Thursday, August 8, 2013. Grady was born in Greenville, SC on January 21, 1948 to the late Grady Ansel and Margaret Sue Westmoreland Hawkins. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Grady was a member of Woodruff Church of God. In addition to his wife,...