Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Jimmie Alene Wilson

Jimmie Alene Wilson

Mar 23, 2013

Roebuck, SC-Alene Wilson, 67, died on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Alene was born April 19, 1945 to the late Wallace William and Julia James Wyatt, and raised in the Golightly community. She attended Roebuck High School, and retired from Flowers Bakery in the early 90’s. After her retirement, Alene worked at Anderson Mill and Roebuck Elementary schools in the cafeteria....

Henry Grady Hawkins

Henry Grady Hawkins

Mar 16, 2013

Pauline – Henry G. Hawkins, 75 died Saturday, March 16 2013. A son of the late Henry Grady and Annie Maude Evans Hawkins, Sr., Henry was a retired mechanic. He is survived by a brother, James Douglas Hawkins Sr. (Annette) of Pauline and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Henry G. Hawkins; three sisters, Annie Mary...

Evelyn Smith Zimmerman

Evelyn Smith Zimmerman

Mar 14, 2013

Evelyn Smith Zimmerman Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn S. Zimmerman, 87, wife of the late Samuel Franklin Zimmerman, died on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Evelyn was born in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Albert M. and Lottie Mae Mitchel Smith. She was a teller, starting at the age of 18, with C&S Bank and later with SC National Bank. Evelyn played...

Michael Clay "Mike" Sinclair

Michael Clay "Mike" Sinclair

Mar 5, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Michael Clay Sinclair, 58, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Mike was born August 30, 1954 in Union, SC and was the son of William Ray Sinclair and the late Elsie Lancaster Sinclair. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1973 and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his father, Mike is survived...

Marian Parks Johnson

Marian Parks Johnson

Mar 3, 2013

Spartanburg – Marian Patricia Parks Johnson, 92, former 30 year resident of Murph Road, Pauline, died Sunday, March 3, 2013. Born in Inman, Marian was a daughter of the late Convy and Lennie Mae Dixon Parks. She was an avid quilter, hiker, and a past member of the Walnut Grove Garden Club. Marian is survived by four daughters, Linda J....

Edith M Taylor

Edith M Taylor

Mar 2, 2013

Spartanburg- Edith Martin Taylor, 80, wife of William “Bill” Bryson Taylor, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 Edith was born in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Grady L. and Mattie S. Martin. She was a graduate of Pacolet High School. Edith was a faithful member for 58 years of Fairforest Baptist Church. Most of all, she was a loving wife,...

Bobby Joe Sanders, Sr

Bobby Joe Sanders, Sr

Feb 28, 2013

Roebuck, SC – Bobby Joe Sanders, Sr., 80, husband of Annette Tolleson Sanders, died Thursday, February 28, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1932 to the late Copher and Eva Cothran Sanders. Joe was a graduate of Roebuck High School, class of 1949 and a lifelong member of Roebuck Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for 35 years...

Kathy Septon Clayton

Kathy Septon Clayton

Feb 27, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Kathy Septon Clayton, 59, wife of John Dean Clayton, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Kathy was the daughter of Warren Lewis and Elma Estes Septon. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2013, 11:00am at the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.

William Ray Allen

William Ray Allen

Feb 27, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- William Ray Allen, husband of Margaret Stewart Allen, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Ray was born May 3, 1939 to the late Elbert Leroy and Lillie Watson Allen. He was a retired electrical contractor and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by a son, Michael Ray Allen of Roebuck, SC; a...

Patricia Ann Griffith

Patricia Ann Griffith

Feb 23, 2013

Spartanburg- Patricia Ann Griffith, 68, died Saturday, February 23, 2013. Patricia was born in Swannanoa, North Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Nural Thomas and Lola Mae Calloway Duncan. Patricia worked as a quality control inspector for the Drug Plastic and Glass Company of Spartanburg, SC. She was of the Baptist Faith. Patricia is survived a son and...

Lynn Allrich Cart

Lynn Allrich Cart

Feb 21, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Lynn Allrich Cart, 85, wife of John Montgomery Cart, died Thursday, February 21, 2013. Lynn was born April 13, 1927 in St. Paul, MN to the late Arthur Raymond and Aline Grantham Seder. She loved nature, which led her to meet her husband, John, while hiking in the mountains. She was a lover of music, traveling, cooking, exercise,...

Thomas Ray "Tom" Fuller

Thomas Ray "Tom" Fuller

Feb 20, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Ray Fuller, 80, husband of Dorothy Howell Fuller, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Tom was born August 3, 1932 in Valliant, Oklahoma to the late Joseph Newton Fuller and Ethel Setzer Fuller Morgan. He was a 1954 graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he played basketball and served as student body president. Tom was recruited to...

Jane Reeder Lanford

Jane Reeder Lanford

Feb 18, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- Jane Reeder Lanford, 87, wife of the late Faber Smith Lanford, died on Monday, February 18, 2013. Jane was the daughter of the late Landon Edgar and Margaret Cornelia Hemminger Reeder, born on February 26, 1925 in Gramling, SC. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was a beautician at the Esta Reeder Beauty Salon....

R.D. Brewington

R.D. Brewington

Feb 14, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- R. D. Brewington, 82, husband of the late Imogene Wyatt Brewington, died Thursday, February 14, 2013. R. D. was born September 2, 1930 to the late Oscar and Catherine Fowler Brewington. He was a painter by trade, and retired after 30 years of employment with the S.C. School for Deaf and Blind as a maintenance technician. R. D...

Larry D. "Bimbo" Worley

Larry D. "Bimbo" Worley

Feb 14, 2013

     Larry D. “Bimbo” Worley Spartanburg- Larry Dean “Bimbo” Worley, 56, husband of the late Lea Vise, went to be with the Lord, after a long illness, on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Larry was born in Cowpens, SC; he was a son of the late Marion Amos and Betty Johnson Worley. Larry attended Cowpens High School.  He worked in construction...

Mary Vail St. Georges Chapman

Mary Vail St. Georges Chapman

Feb 14, 2013

Mary Vail St. Georges-Chapman Spartanburg, SC – Mary Vail St. Georges-Chapman, 79, wife of the Hon. Robert Foster Chapman and the Late Laurent M. St. Georges, died Thursday, February 14, 2013. Born on June 6, 1933 in Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Marion O’Brien Vail.  Mary graduated from St. Mary’s High school, South...

William Thomas Jordan

William Thomas Jordan

Feb 12, 2013

Spartanburg, SC- William Thomas “Tommy” Jordan, 90, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Tommy was born in Greenville, SC on April 11, 1922, later moving to Spartanburg where he lived until he joined the US Army Air Corp in 1940. He was a Distinguished Service Member throughout World War II. As a medic, first with the Air Corp and then...

Larry Wayne Martin

Larry Wayne Martin

Feb 10, 2013

Larry Wayne Martin Chesnee- Larry W. Martin, 63, died Sunday, February 10, 2013. Larry was born in Spartanburg, a son of Josephine Burton Martin and the late James V Martin. He honorably served his country in the US Army and worked as a Sporting goods salesman. Larry is survived by two sons, Michael and Rusty Martin of Spartanburg; two brothers,...

Marvin F. Edmonds

Marvin F. Edmonds

Feb 3, 2013

Marvin F. Edmonds Enoree- Marvin Floyd Edmonds, 86, husband of the late Barbara Boyter Edmonds, died Sunday, February 3, 2012. Mr. Edmonds was born in Spartanburg County, a son of the late Willard E. and Roxie Messer Edmonds. He retired from W.R. Grace Co., Zunulite Division, after 38years of service. Mr. Edmonds honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Joel Forrest Davidson

Joel Forrest Davidson

Feb 1, 2013

Joel Forrest Davidson Boiling Springs- Joel Forrest Davidson, 83, loving husband of Jean Peeler Davidson, was called home on February 1, 2013. Joel honorably served his country in the US Navy. He was employed in the electrical industry as a wholesale supplier. Joel was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church and was currently a member of Inman Mills Baptist...