Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Deborah McCallister
Jun 26, 2026
Deborah McCallister, 70, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on June 26, 2026.
Born on April 11, 1956, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Glennie Thompson Owens (Nannie) and the late Charles William Owens. Deborah attended Spartanburg High School before pursuing her passion for beauty by attending cosmetology school. She went on to enjoy a career as a hairdresser, working...
Troy Burnett Roach
Jun 26, 2026
Troy Burnett Roach,82, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born in Westminster, South Carolina, on July 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas Roach and Janie Cobb Roach.
Affectionately known as "Pop," Troy was a man of few words, but when he spoke, those around him listened. His quiet wisdom, steady presence, and thoughtful...
Irvin Keith Comer
Jun 25, 2026
Irvin Keith Comer of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Spartanburg on March 4, 1940 to the late Ida Mae Randall and Albert Comer.
Keith, lovingly known to so many as “Big Keith” and “Grandaddy,” was a man whose life was defined by hard work, generosity, and unwavering devotion...
Kevin Lee Hollifield
Jun 24, 2026
Kevin Lee Hollifield of Gaston, SC passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the age of 68. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on January 4, 1958 to the late Leroy Hollifield and Elise Wofford Hollifield.
Kevin attended Dorman High School and worked for INA Bearings for 19 years before retiring due to health reasons. He was a man of...
Milton Stefano Sojo
Jun 21, 2026
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Milton “Stefano” Sojo, who left this earth on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, at the age of 35, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, and line-of-duty illness believed to have resulted from his 9 year service as a volunteer firefighter.
Stefano was a...
John Carroll Burrell
Jun 17, 2026
John “Butch” Burrell, loving husband to Brenda Harris Burrell, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026 after a long illness. He was born June 21, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Herman Marion Burrell and Marie Stone Burrell Tumblin.
After graduating from Spartanburg High School, Butch dedicated much of his professional life to his beloved Eastern Airlines (29...
Helga Barth Bastien
Jun 14, 2026
Helga Barth Bastien, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Germany to August and Frieda Barth.
At the age of 20, Helga bravely left her homeland and moved to the United States in 1962, beginning a new chapter filled with adventure, family, faith, and service.
Helga was a devoted mother to her...
Nora Mae Hollifield
Jun 14, 2026
Nora Mae Hollifield of Moore, SC passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on January 16, 1933 to the late Lillie Mae and Horace Hollifield.
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Nora retired after 36 years of dedicated service as an administrative professional with the South Carolina Department of Transportation....
Beverly Kay Sheriff
Jun 14, 2026
Beverly Kay Sheriff of Duncan, SC passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in Plainfield, NJ on January 20, 1940 to the late Charlotte and William Vance.
Beverly worked for many years as a devoted secretary and construction design consultant with A Sheriff & Sons and Mercedes Homes. She enjoyed helping families create...
Michael Deane Johnson
Jun 13, 2026
Michael Deane Johnson, 58, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, June 13th at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Michael was born September 13th, 1967 (or the 14th, depending on who you ask) in Fort Myers, Florida, to the late Donnee and Lamont Johnson.
Michael grew up in the Fort Myers area and was always a Florida...
William Russell Scott
Jun 12, 2026
William "Russ" "Joker" Scott, age 76, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully while in hospice care, with his brother and sister-in-law by his side on June 12, 2026.
Russ never knew a stranger. Those who knew him will remember his kind, laid-back nature and wonderful sense of humor. He built friendships that spanned a lifetime and touched the lives of many...
Karen Elizabeth Garrett
Jun 11, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Garrett, 65, of Converse, SC passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born in Montgomery, AL on December 20, 1960 to Lona Mauney and the late Bynum Mauney, and was the wife of Edward Garrett.
She is also survived by her son, William Garrett, grandson, Mason Garrett, and brothers, Mike Mauney and Charlie Mauney.
Graveside services will be 11:00...
Ray Fearrington Hartley Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Ray Fearrington Hartley passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ray was born on June 20, 1939, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Ray Fearrington Hartley Sr. and Alma Hutchens Hartley.
Following high school, Ray began his career as an illustrator with Western Electric, where he developed the drafting and artistic skills that would...
Gwendolyn Huckaby Longshore
Jun 5, 2026
Gwendolyn Huckaby Longshore, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born in Whitmire, SC on March 22,1934 to the late Lillian and James “Jim” Huckaby and was the widow of the late Ralph W. Longshore, Sr.
She was a dedicated department head with Sears for over 25 years before retiring. Gwen...
Steven Asbury Ward
Jun 5, 2026
Steven Asbury Ward of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the age of 67. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 24, 1958 to the late Mable Danehe and John Ward.
Steve will be remembered for his integrity, loyalty, and love. He brought light and laughter into every room and was an anchor of comfort...
Matthew Gordon Williams
Jun 2, 2026
Matthew Gordon Williams, 21, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born on October 5, 2004 in Greenville, SC to Elizabeth and Kevin Williams.
Matthew courageously battled DSRCT, a rare and aggressive cancer, for one year and five months. Throughout his journey, he demonstrated remarkable strength, resilience, and faith.
Matthew was an...
Mary Wilkes Miller Pettit
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Wilkes Miller Pettit of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roebuck, SC on October 10, 1942 to the late Vivian Graham and Martin Palmer Miller and was the widow of John Wayne Pettit.
A 1960 graduate of Fairforest High School, Mary attended Cecil Business College. She spent most...
Larry Dean Seay
May 31, 2026
Larry Dean Seay, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Palmetto Patriot Home. Born September 24, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin and Rosa McAbee Seay. He was predeceased by wife Juanita Abernathy Seay and Sara Bagwell Seay.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg and a veteran of the 101st Airborne...
Linda Martaus Webb
May 31, 2026
Linda Martaus Webb of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Webb; brother, Clayton Shepard of Swainsboro, GA; and cousins, Tracy Collins of Nashville, TN and Walter Collins of New Port Richey, FL.
Steve Alvin Harrison
May 28, 2026
Steve Alvin Harrison of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the age of 55. He was born on May 5, 1971 to the late Zachariah Harrison and Corine Sanders Harrison.
He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He loved his Bible and his God. He loved Nascar and almost never missed watching...
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