Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Frank Richard Quaranta
May 21, 2024
Frank was born in 1930 in the Bronx, NY, to a large Italian family. In 1958, he married his beloved wife Ann (Anna), with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three children in Brewster, NY. Frank was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished every moment spent with his family. In 1996, Frank and Ann...
Nancy Ann Cathcart Worley
May 18, 2024
Nancy Ann Cathcart Worley of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born in Spartanburg to the late Elias and Alma High Cathcart. Nancy was a member of Covenant Baptist Church.She leaves behind her daughter, Robin Zimmerman (Benny); granddaughter, Conner Zimmerman; great-granddaughter, Harper Everett; and brother, Richard Cathcart. Along with her parents,...
John William Webster, Sr.
May 15, 2024
John “Jack” William Webster, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, May 15, at White Oak Estates.He was predeceased by both parents, Francis and Martha Webster, his wife, Maria Webster, and his brother, Francis Webster, Jr. He is survived by his elder son, John William “Bill” Webster, Jr., his wife, Patti, and their son, Jesse; his younger son, Robert Pearse Webster,...
Glenn Allen Gillespie
May 15, 2024
SGM Glenn Allen Gillespie US Army Retired, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born in Nemours, WV on April 2, 1938, to the late Ernest and Vivian Tate Gillespie. His education included graduating from Pocahontas High School in 1956 and Campbell University - BBS.Glenn started his career in the Army in 1956 and rose to the...
Vicki Lynn Campbell Batten
May 15, 2024
On the morning of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Lord gained another angel and the world lost a beautiful soul in Vicki Campbell Batten. She was born in Spartanburg on April 26, 1957.Vicki’s love for others stretched far and wide - from her close friends and acquaintances to her large extended family. Surviving family includes her partner of 24 years...
Rebecca Bullington Cromer
May 15, 2024
How do we define a life well-lived? Is it measured in faith, years, impact, experiences, the love of family and friends? By these estimations and so many more, Rebecca “Becky” Bullington Cromer had a full and meaningful life.
Becky was born in Spartanburg, SC, the oldest child of Eula “Pike” Dickerson Bullington and Albert “Ab” Bryan Bullington. She attended Spartanburg...
Nancy Mason Carlisle Cooper
May 14, 2024
Mason Carlisle Cooper, 66, of Spartanburg and Seneca, SC, lost her cancer fight at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House surrounded by her family on May 14th, 2024. Mason was born in Spartanburg, SC, and was the daughter of Nancy Caldwell Carlisle and the late John Mason “Jack” Carlisle. She was married to Michael Leonard Cooper, and they celebrated their first anniversary...
Mildred LaVerne Gooddy Welchel
May 14, 2024
Mildred "LaVerne" Gooddy Welchel, 89, of Wellford, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC on April 6, 1935 to the late Horace F. and Beatrice House Gooddy.
LaVerne was known for her kind heart and caring nature. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved music (especially Rock & Roll) and...
Thongbang Poonsuk
May 14, 2024
Thongbang Poonsuk, 58, of Boiling Springs, S.C., passed away on May 14th, 2024. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 2 P.M. , at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home.
Yes C. Patel
May 12, 2024
Yeshwantku Chimanbhai Patel, 73, of Spartanburg, S.C., passed away on May 12th, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16th, at 10 A.M., at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd. Roebuck, SC 29376.
William James Walters
May 11, 2024
William J. Walters, 73, of Simpsonville, SC, died Saturday May 11th, 2024.
Born January 12, 1951, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William A. and Catherine M. Walters.
He was a retired quality control specialists at DRT Aerospace.
He is survived by his partner, Kimbly Chambers, and her daughters; Haylee Fravala (Mike), Amanda Freeman (Brandon), and three grandchildren; Bristol,...
Dennis Ray Brannon
May 9, 2024
Dennis Ray Brannon of Woodruff, SC passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 10, 1948, son of the late Cyrus Lamar and Juanita Calloway Brannon. A graduate of Boiling Springs High School, Dennis enlisted in the United States Navy. After his military service, he entered the building supply business and led a successful career...
William Grady Stewart
May 9, 2024
William Grady Stewart, age 97 of Spartanburg, SC is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after graduating to heaven on May 9, 2024. Born November 2,1926 in Simpsonville SC, he was the son of Walter Grady Stewart and Azile Bozeman Stewart. He was married to the love of his life, Sybil Stewart, for 68 years and is reunited...
Winston Gwathmey Chapman
May 8, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Winston Gwathmey Chapman, 65, left this world while cross-country skiing above the tree line in Breckenridge, Colorado. The third son of the Honorable Robert Foster Chapman and Wince (Mary Winston Gwathmey Chapman), Winston was born November 11, 1958, in Spartanburg, SC where he grew up surrounded by a large family and many friends. Baptized into the First...
Gerald "Little Dude" Turner
May 7, 2024
Gerald Fletcher Turner II, affectionately known as "Little Dude," passed away on May 7th, 2024, at the age of 69 in Inman, SC. Born on March 3rd, 1955, to the late Pat and Dude Turner, in Spartanburg, SC.
A talented piano tuner for over 53 years, Dude's career began with his Case Brothers family in Spartanburg. In 1974, he received an...
Richard Grant Revan
May 7, 2024
Richard Grant Revan, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born in Tryon, NC, to the late Dematrice Lafayette and Betty Lou Barton Revan.Richard "Rick" was a proud graduate of Clemson University and earned his master's degree in education from Converse College. Throughout his career, Rick wore many hats, excelling in various roles including...
Richard Joseph Vellines
May 5, 2024
Richard Joseph Vellines, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on April 21, 1939, in Norfolk VA, to the late Richard Joseph George and Rita Margaret Dempsey Vellines. He was married to the late Jane Vance Vellines for 62 years. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Richard began his working life as a lifeguard....
Deborah Lewis Guy
May 4, 2024
Deborah Lewis Guy, resident of Spartanburg County, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born in on February 4, 1955, to the late Sybil Snow Lewis and Edward William Lewis, Jr. and was the widow of Robert E. Guy.Deborah was a graduate of Dorman High School and went on to serve as the head...
Beatrice Ahner
May 4, 2024
Beatrice Ahner, 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas Clarence Ahner, passed away on May 4th, 2024. Born on December 6th, 1934, in Bogota, Colombia, to Jorge and Paulina Garcia y Garcia, before making her way to the United States to start her family.
Beatrice began her professional journey at the Mexican Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, before embarking on a new...
Dorothy Seay Dill
May 2, 2024
Dorothy Lee Seay Dill, 93, of Spartanburg, widow of the late James Herbert Dill, went home to be with lord on May 2nd, 2024. Dorothy was born on August 4th, 1930, to the late Albert Franklin and Rosa Emmerline Seay.
She was member of Canaan Baptist Church and a wonderful mother, who found her joy as a homemaker, maintaining the warm...