Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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...
Michael Leigh Eaton
Apr 28, 2024
Michael Leigh Eaton, aged 73, passed away on April 28th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Durham, N.C., to the late Ralph Wayne and Laura Cockerham Eaton.
After graduating from Camden Military Academy, Mike pursued further education at Appalachian State University and Forsyth Tech. Mike served his country honorably as a Veteran of the U.S....
Michael Anthony Messel
Apr 27, 2024
Michael “Mike” Anthony Messel, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on April 27th, 2024 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mike was born on October 27th, 1967 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Samuel Anthony Messel (predeceased) and Charlotte Kathryn Perret Messel. Mike met the love of his life, Debbie Rene Burrell, married in 1994 and together had their son, Tyler Andrew-Messel...
Stanley Delaney Moore
Apr 27, 2024
Stanley Delaney Moore, 96, of Spartanburg, SC passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Forest City, NC, on June 19, 1927, he was raised in Caroleen, NC by the late George Bunni and Daisey Green Moore.After high school, Stanley enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was called to duty and fought at the Battle...
James Walter Kelly, Sr.
Apr 27, 2024
James Walter Kelly, Sr. of Moore, SC passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 9, 1945 to the late Walter C. Kelly and Hazel K. Gwinn. After several years in logistics with Carey Moving and Storage, James retired. He enjoyed western movies, playing solitaire, and fishing at Lake...
Sharon Hamilton George
Apr 25, 2024
Sharon Hamilton George, 71, passed away on April 25, 2024 in Inman, SC. She was the daughter of Robert Hamilton (Nancy) of Spartanburg and Doris Sheehan Cash (Robert) of Chesnee. She was predeceased by her mother, stepfather, and sister, Marcia Hamilton Halihan of Mooresville, NC. Survivors include her half-brother, Rob Hamilton (Elizabeth) of Roswell, GA; half-sister, Trish Hamilton Cobourn of Inman, SC;...
David Ellis Brown
Apr 25, 2024
David Ellis Brown, 71, beloved husband of Keris Martin Brown, passed away on April 25th, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC, on May 23rd, 1952, he was the loving son of Robert Claude and Patsy Ellis Brown. David's life was characterized by his devotion to family, his passion for Clemson athletics, and his dedication to his work.
After graduating from Spartanburg High...
Leslie Carlin Duggins
Apr 23, 2024
Leslie Carlin Duggins, Senior, 69, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. While they celebrate his victory in Jesus, the family he leaves behind also mourns the loss of a loving husband, father, and papa.
Leslie was born in Spartanburg, SC, on October 26, 1954, to Mary and Arthur Duggins. Though the family’s travels took...
Deborah White Smith
Apr 23, 2024
Deborah White Smith of Moore, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Hemmingway, SC on November 10, 1958 to the late Roger Lee and Agnes Baxley White.A valued Human Resources Manager for over 20 years with several companies, she retired from Kohler Company. She loved Christmas, bringing the joy and...
David Lee Sprouse
Apr 23, 2024
David Lee Sprouse, 83, of Pacolet, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George Wilson and Maebell Hill Sprouse. A true man of faith, David was a dedicated lifetime member of Hammett Grove Baptist Church. David retired after 20 years with Hoechst Celanese. He was known for...
Narinder Kaur
Apr 22, 2024
Narinder Kaur, 85, of Duncan, S.C., passed away on April 22nd, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 11 A.M., at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd., Roebuck, SC 29376.
Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls
Apr 19, 2024
Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls, 80, of Spartanburg passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 after an extended illness.Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Osier Freeman Gowan and Gladys Louise Gowan. She will be lovingly remembered by her faithful husband of 38 years, Robert P. Nicholls.Karen was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her...
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