Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
James “Jim” Brown
Aug 30, 2012
Spartanburg – James C. Brown, husband of the late Elma L. Brown, died August 30, 2012. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and the New Boy Sunday School Class. He is survived by a son, Steve Brown and a daughter, Starr Jameson both of Spartanburg. Jim was blessed with five grandchildren; Jackie Wampler, Chris Quinn,...
Frances Lorene Turbeville Compton
Aug 25, 2012
Spartanburg, SC- Lorene Compton, 82, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered the presence of the Lord on August 25, 2012. She had been a resident of Skylyn Place for the last few years. Lorene was born on December 5, 1929 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and was the daughter of the late B. E. Turbeville and Nettie Lee Hocutt Turbeville. She graduated...
Arthur Ray Lawter, Sr.
Aug 20, 2012
Spartanburg – Arthur Ray Lawter, Sr., 76, died Monday, August 20, 2012. Ray was born on March 9, 1936 to the late Ralph and Ethel Bradley Lawter. He grew up with a love for automobiles that lead him into a career in auto repair. Ray started several successful businesses including Rays Trim Shop, Rays Auto Parts, and also co-founded Northside...
Donald Steven West
Aug 16, 2012
Spartanburg- Donald Steven “Steve” West, 60, husband of Sandra Miller West died Thursday, August 16, 2012. Steve was born in Spartanburg, SC, a son of Jonelle Weaver West and the late Donald L. West. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1970, and attended Spartanburg Methodist College. Steve honorably served his country in the US Army. Steve...
Aubrey “Lee” Pointer
Aug 14, 2012
SPARTANBURG, SC – Aubrey Lee Pointer, 79, husband of Ellen Hickey Pointer, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Lee was born on September 7, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to the late Aubrey Lee and Georgia Mae Belcher Pointer, Sr. He was a member of Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by four daughters,...
Marvin Ray “Marv” Cok
Aug 13, 2012
Marvin Ray (Marv) Cok, 68, passed away Monday, August 13, at his home. He was born in Celeryville, Ohio, on Sept 9, 1943. He was the youngest son of the late Ben and Catherine Cramer Cok. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Marv attended Calvin College in Michigan and graduated with a...
Brian P. “Yank” Anderson
Aug 13, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Brian P. Anderson, 55, died Monday, August 13, 2012. Brian was born on December 19, 1956 in Cleveland, OH to the late Gilbert L. and Winifred Heefner Anderson. He was employed with Dunbar Construction for over 26 years. Brian was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Ohio State. He is survived by his...
Randolph Noe “Randy” Richter, III
Aug 11, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Randolph Noe Richter, III, age 51, died Saturday, August 11, 2012. Born in Charleston, SC, Randy was the son of the late Barbara Solt Richter and Randolph Noe and Mary W. Richter, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Toni K. Vess of Monks Corner, Sherri M. Delgado of Goose Creek, Terri...
John Larry “Johnny” Kay
Aug 8, 2012
John Larry Kay, 60, of Spartanburg, died late Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his home. Born in Greer, Johnny was the son of the late Jack and Mary Ellen Kay. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, his daughter Katie, his son Thomas, and his brother Tommy. He was predeceased by a brother Bobby Kay. Johnny’s main loves were his...
Lawrence Harrison
Aug 8, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Lawrence Harrison, 88, husband of the late Janelle Floyd Harrison, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Lawrence was born on September 8, 1923 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg to the late Lawrence H. and Lula Thomas Harrison. He honorably served his country in the US Army and retired as a long haul driver for McLean Trucking....
Lucy Honeycutt Jackson
Aug 6, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Lucy Honeycutt Jackson, 90, wife of the late Carl B. Jackson and the late Marvin E. Sloan, died Monday, August 6, 2012. Lucy was born in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Ellen Moree Honeycutt. She was the owner operator of Kiddie Cottage Daycare Center and was a member of Ben Avon Baptist Church. She...
Shirlene Kent Knowles
Aug 5, 2012
Spartanburg- Shirlene Kent Knowles, 79, wife of the late William Arnold “Billy Joe” Knowles died Sunday, August 5, 2012. Shirlene was born in West Point, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Reid and Mary Lee Oliver Kent. She was a homemaker. Shirlene was a member of Lanett Congregational Church, Lanett Alabama; however she attended Roebuck Baptist Church locally. She...
Claudette Edwards Cash
Aug 2, 2012
Cowpens- Claudette Edwards Cash, 78, wife of Joseph Albert Cash, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. Claudette was born in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Jerry Crawford and Clara Mae Mullinax Edwards. She was a graduate of Cowpens High School and attended Converse College. Claudette was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. In addition to her...
John William Wakefield Jr.
Jul 31, 2012
SPARTANBURG, SC – John William “Bill” Wakefield Jr., age 86, died July 31, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Born Nov. 1, 1925, in Ninety-Six, S.C., he was the son of the late Lela Katherine Townsend Wakefield and John William Wakefield Sr. He grew up in Columbia where his father began selling Buicks in 1930. He graduated from Dreher High...
Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster
Jul 30, 2012
Pauline, SC – Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster, wife of the late Morris “Red” Bomar Lancaster Jr., died peacefully Monday, July 30, 2012. Willie Mae was born on August 29, 1929 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg County to the late Ernest and Julia Lancaster Hyatt. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and a lifelong member of Mt....
Mina Kay Plantz Johnson
Jul 28, 2012
Mina Kay Plantz Johnson SPARTANBURG SC- Mina Kay Plantz Johnson, age 71, Formerly of Ohio, went home to be with her Lord, July 28, 2012, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. Mina Kay was born June 18, 1941, in Pocahontas IA. to Charles F. and Evelyn Peterson Plantz. She was a graduate of Pocahontas High School, class of...
Rafaela Chapa Cox
Jul 27, 2012
Rafaela Chapa Cox, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2012, following an extended illness. She was born on March 17, 1938 in Brownsville, Texas and was the much-loved daughter of the late Augusto and Zulema Chapa and adored niece of Lola...
Terry Wayne “Shorty” Finley
Jul 26, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Terry Finley, husband of Carolyn Thomas Finley, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, known as Papa. Terry was a machinist beginning with Harley Bag Company in 1973. He continued his employment through the years of acquisitions and was presently employed with Exopack. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he...
Marian E. Humprhies
Jul 24, 2012
Arcadia, SC – Marian E. Humphries, wife of Todd Humphries, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born in Spartanburg on November 3, 1960, Marian was the daughter of Irene and James Long and the late James Clyde Nicholls. She was a loving wife who was selfless, caring and compassionate to all. Marian is also survived by a brother, Jimmy Nicholls (Denise);...
Daniel Edward “Buster” Nelson
Jul 24, 2012
Boiling Springs, SC – Daniel Nelson, husband of Deana McCarter Nelson, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Gaffney, SC, Daniel was the son of Pamela Robinson Michaels and Doyle Edward Carter Jr. and the stepson of C. Dan Nelson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Daniel was a graduate of...
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