Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Grace Pettit Casey
May 31, 2024
Grace “Irene” Pettit Casey, 87, of Pauline, SC passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Spartanburg on May 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Allen Wakefield Pettit and Grace Morrow Marquis. Irene was the widow of Marion Lanham Casey, Jr.Irene was a high school graduate of Roebuck High School. She graduated college with a bachelors...
Jody Rayfield Corso
May 30, 2024
Jody Corso - of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 with her son Dr. Steven Corso at her bedside holding her hand as she slipped from this world into the next. She was 94. Jody had a deep faith, hope, and anticipation of meeting the Lord face to face, and reuniting with her husband of 63 years,...
Owen Kenneth Woolever
May 30, 2024
Without fear or doubt and surrounded by his loving family, Owen Woolever (61), joined his Savior in heaven on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. Born in Norwalk, OH on June 29th, 1962, he was the son of the late Kenneth Ray and Joanne Mitchell Woolever.To know Owen was to love Owen. He was kind, loving, humble, generous, and selfless. Owen was...
Karen Jensen Martin
May 29, 2024
Karen Martin suddenly passed away, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, a little after noon from injuries she suffered from a car accident.Karen made her way into the world on Tuesday, April 15th, 1958, to Stanley and Doris Miers. She grew up in Miramar, Fl and graduated from Miramar High School in 1978. Growing up she loved horseback riding and owned her...
Sybil Painter Berry
May 26, 2024
Sybil Painter Berry, 84, wife of the late Buddy Melton Berry Sr., passed away on May 26th, 2024. Sybil was born on February 4th, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, to the late George Albert and Addie Belcher Painter.
Sybil’s work career started with Jordan Oil Company, and then continued on at Security Finance, where she worked for over forty years.
She is survived...
Thomas O. Montgomery
May 26, 2024
Thomas O. “Monk” Montgomery of Lyman, SC went home Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Cathy Love Montgomery and son of the late Thomas Cecil and Thalia Burgess Montgomery.After graduating from Roebuck High School, Tommy worked at White Bag Company. He then worked for, and retired from, Bob M. Johnson as...
Martha Switzer Jackson
May 26, 2024
Livestream Link: https://www.facebook.com/dunbarlivestreamMartha Switzer Jackson of Pauline, SC passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 30, 1943 to the late David Winton and Geneva Ochiltree Switzer. After graduating from Roebuck High School, Martha attended Cecil Business College. She was employed with Harrison, White, Smith, & Hayes for 45 years...
Kathryn Derry Stoehr
May 25, 2024
Kathryn “Kathy” Derry Stoehr is at rest after a brave battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and a treasured grandmother.
Kathy is survived by her husband, David Humphries, children; Bradley Stoehr (Leslie), Geris Humphries (Lindsay), Molly Moyer (Bryan) and Corey Humphries. She is also survived by the lights of her life, her seven grandchildren: Halee, Aubree and...
Linwood Earnest Sanders, Jr.
May 21, 2024
Linwood Earnest Sanders, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg on February 21, 1969 to Janice Cudd Sanders and the late Linwood Earnest Sanders, Sr.After attending Dorman High School, Linwood became a crane operator. He was employed with Tindall Corporation for 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed...
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,...