Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

David Benjamin Graves

David Benjamin Graves

Feb 20, 2024

David Benjamin Graves, age 49, beloved husband of Carter Graves, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Ben was born June 27, 1974 in Camden, South Carolina and was a graduate of Camden High School. After graduating high school, Ben attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College and the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice...

Judy Cubitt Bowyer

Judy Cubitt Bowyer

Feb 19, 2024

Judy Cubitt Bowyer, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after battling lung cancer. She was born February 29, 1948 to the late Ralph Charles Cubitt and the late Virginia Luker Cubitt. Judy was a preschool teacher for 20 years, a Sunday School teacher, a Library Assistant in Spartanburg and Rock Hill,...

Lewis Murphy Craig

Lewis Murphy Craig

Feb 18, 2024

Lewis Murphy Craig, aged 93, of Moore, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 18th, 2024. He was born on April 3rd, 1930, to the late John Norman Craig and Bessie Bailey Craig. Mr. Craig honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he embarked on a career...

Michael Krell Sherbert

Michael Krell Sherbert

Feb 11, 2024

Michael Krell Sherbert, 54, of Roebuck, SC, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1969, in Spartanburg to Grace Jolley Sherbert. Michael dedicated 25 years to his career in construction. His work ethic and willingness to lend a helping hand endeared him to colleagues, family, and friends. He found peace when fishing, especially on...

Patricia G. Moore

Patricia G. Moore

Feb 9, 2024

Patricia G Moore was born on June 26, 1936 in Roebuck, South Carolina to the late Ira and Alta Genoble. She went home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Friday, February 9th, 2024. Patricia was a graduate of Roebuck High School and attended Winthrop College. She was employed by Dorman High School as Office Manager for 32...

Miller Lee "Danny" McCraw

Miller Lee "Danny" McCraw

Feb 8, 2024

Miller Lee "Danny" McCraw, aged 98, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Born and raised in Spartanburg, he was the beloved son of the late Rev. Robert Lee and Etta Sprouse McCraw. A proud veteran, Danny served his country with honor during World War II as a member of the United States Coast Guard. He was deeply...

Jerrel Parton

Jerrel Parton

Feb 7, 2024

Wilburn "Jerrel" Parton, aged 76, beloved husband of 55 years to Stella Louise Parton, passed away on February 7th, 2024. He was born on February 24th, 1947, in Craighead County, Arkansas, to the late William Clyde Parton and Bonnie Jean Pruitt. Jerrel proudly served his country as an army veteran and was a dedicated member of Roebuck Baptist Church for...

James "Bunchy" Edgar Gowan

James "Bunchy" Edgar Gowan

Feb 6, 2024

Mr. James (Bunchy) Edgar Gowan, 91, of Campobello, SC went to be with his dear Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born in Turkey Paw, SC on March 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Clarence C. Gowan and the late Hester “Estelle” (Newman) Gowan Stone. He married the late Ruby “Faye” (Splawn) Gowan in August of 1950,...

Margaret McPherson Ezell

Margaret McPherson Ezell

Feb 6, 2024

Spartanburg, SC - Margaret Evelyn McPherson Ezell, a long-time resident of the Hampton Heights Historic District for 38 years, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to her community. Margaret was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1928 and she graduated from the Alabama College for Women, where she cultivated her...

Kenneth Maurice Sanchagrin

Kenneth Maurice Sanchagrin

Feb 4, 2024

Kenneth Maurice Sanchagrin, 85, of Moore, SC passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024 with his loving wife, Mary, at his side after battling a long illness. They spent most of their life together in the mountains of North Carolina where they had their home in Mars Hill for over 40 years. Born on November 16, 1938 in River Rouge,...

William David Griffiths

William David Griffiths

Feb 3, 2024

Dave Griffiths, 88, of Roebuck, South Carolina, passed away quietly on February 3, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1935, in Somerville, MA, to the late Mercedes (Pendergast) and Thomas Joseph Griffiths. After high school, Dave joined the Air Force where he served as a draftsman, mostly drawing and editing maps. He was stationed in South Carolina where he...

Kim Palmer Pettit

Kim Palmer Pettit

Feb 2, 2024

Kim Palmer Pettit, 71, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center with family at his side. Born July 1, 1952 in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Broadus Eugene and Vadah Champion Pettit. After graduating from Spartanburg High School, Kim became a Toyota Master Mechanic. He was the owner and operator of KP...

William Carrington Edmunds, Sr.

William Carrington Edmunds, Sr.

Feb 1, 2024

William Carrington Edmunds, Sr. died Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mr. Edmunds was born September 12, 1938 in Florence, SC and was the son of the late Paul Carrington Edmunds, III and Laurie Coleman Marks and stepson to Louise Easley Edmunds (Paul) and Max C. Marks (Laurie). He was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Hill Edmunds....

Keo Syprasert

Keo Syprasert

Jan 31, 2024

Keo Syprasert, 71, of Spartanburg, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born May 2, 1952 in Laos. Funeral services will be 2:00pm on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, Roebuck, SC.

Angela Scarboro Angeli

Angela Scarboro Angeli

Jan 29, 2024

Angela Scarboro Angeli, age 56, of Chesnee, SC passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital after a year and a half of fighting breast cancer. Angie was born in Spartanburg on December 15, 1967, the daughter of Elizabeth Bruce Sample and Charles Scarboro. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and graduated from...

Ralph Edward Phillips

Ralph Edward Phillips

Jan 28, 2024

Ralph Edward Phillips, age 70, lost his brief but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer on January 28, 2024, in Spartanburg Medical Center. A long-time resident of the Moore community, Ralph is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of the home, and son, Bradford, who now resides in Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Jane Phillips Daves, of Cowpens....

Cathy Toney

Cathy Toney

Jan 27, 2024

Cathy Toney, 69, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday January 27, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Cathy was born to the late Lula & Boyd A Gibbs Sr, on February 10, 1954 in Union, SC. She attended Union High School and...

Mary Rochelle Wood Yoder

Mary Rochelle Wood Yoder

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Rochelle Wood Yoder, 87, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on January 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Nolia Turner Wood and widow of the late Paul Eugene Yoder. Rochelle was an active member of various Women’s Groups at Westminster Church, and an active of...

Joe Dean Fowler

Joe Dean Fowler

Jan 25, 2024

Joe Dean Fowler, aged 82, beloved husband of Carolyn Finch Fowler, peacefully passed away on January 25th, 2024. Joe was born June 28th, 1941, to the late Joseph M. Fowler and Edith Hyder Fowler, and was raised in the Motlow Community of Campobello, where he learned the importance of family, and the value of hard work working at the family...

Pamela P. Patterson

Pamela P. Patterson

Jan 25, 2024

Pamela P. Patterson, 80, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on March 5, 1943, in St. John’s, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the cherished daughter of the late Roland and Alice Lucas Phenix. Pamela dedicated over 40 years of her life to a successful...