Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Julia Elizabeth "Betty" Boyter

Julia Elizabeth "Betty" Boyter

Dec 7, 2025

Julia Elizabeth (“Betty”) Boyter, age 93, of 914 Hwy 417, Moore, died Sunday, December 7 2025 at White Oak at North Grove after a long illness. The daughter of the late F. J. and Pauline J. Genoble, she was the wife of the late Charles T. Boyter for 67 years.

She is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and...

Joyce Virginia Smith

Joyce Virginia Smith

Dec 5, 2025

Joyce Virginia Smith, 78, of Roebuck, SC passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 2, 1947 to the late William Paul and Mary Rooks Jennings.

Joyce was a member of New Life Upstate Church. She loved to crochet and dote on her dog Little Bit. Most of all, she was a great mother, devoted...

Steve Lansing Glenn

Steve Lansing Glenn

Dec 3, 2025

Steve Lansing Glenn, a McIntosh County native of Baisden Bluff and Cedar Point, Georgia formerly of Spartanburg, SC passed away after a battle with ALS on December 3, 2025. He was 75 years old.

Steve graduated from Darien High School in 1968, attended the University of Georgia, spent 4 years in the Navy, then returned to UGA earning a degree in...

Betty Margaret Thames McCraw

Betty Margaret Thames McCraw

Nov 30, 2025

Betty Margaret Thames McCraw, 92, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born June 23, 1933 in Sumter, SC to the late Thomas David and Frances Louise Thames and was the widow of Teddie Neil McCraw, Sr.

After graduating from St. Stephens High School, Betty went on to become a financial advisor. She took an early retirement...

Gwendolyn Lee Johnson

Gwendolyn Lee Johnson

Nov 30, 2025

Gwendolyn Lee Johnson, born October 17, 1930, passed away on November 30, 2025 at the age of 95. She was a strong, hard-working woman and a loving daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, and aunt. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, D. F. Johnson, and sisters, Juanita Gowan and Elaine Fowler.

Gwendolyn is survived by...

Sadie B. Pack

Sadie B. Pack

Nov 29, 2025

Sadie B. Pack, 84, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Born on July 5, 1941, in Laurens County, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rufus Fred Broome and Rosamond Bagwell Broome.

Sadie was the loving wife of the late Albert Edward Pack, Sr., and together they built a family rooted in loyalty, strength, and unwavering love....

Carolyn Whitsett Burns

Carolyn Whitsett Burns

Nov 29, 2025

Carolyn Whitsett Burns, 79, of Spartanburg, SC when to be with the Lord Saturday November 29, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center Spartanburg, SC.

Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Thursday December 4, 2025 in Greenview Cemetery with The Rt. Rev. William O, Gregg, Ph.D officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

A native of Reidsville, NC, she was a daughter of...

Bradley Steven Foster

Bradley Steven Foster

Nov 27, 2025

Bradley Steven Foster, 48, of Moore, SC passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 1, 1977 to Steve and Brenda Ward Foster.

After attending Dorman High School, Brad went into construction. He worked in many aspects of the field, but mostly built fences. Brad was of the Baptist...

Sandra Scruggs Miller West

Sandra Scruggs Miller West

Nov 25, 2025

Sandra Scruggs Miller West, 76, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late J. D. and Ethel Curtis Scruggs.

Raised in Inman, SC, Sandra graduated from Chapman High School two years early, at the age of 16. She immediately went to work with Bellsouth and was a...

Steven O'Neil Seay

Steven O'Neil Seay

Nov 24, 2025

Steven O. Seay, 75, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on May 20, 1950 to the late Marjorie Barnette and Paul William Seay, Sr.

Steve was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg. He retired from Spartanburg Water System after over 20 years with the company. Steve loved walking nature trails, watching...

Sylvia McManus Maw

Sylvia McManus Maw

Nov 19, 2025

Sylvia McManus Maw, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on November 19, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband, Samuel Harleston Maw, Jr., and their children.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Plyer McManus and Louise Sanders McManus. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Chester County, SC, and moved with her family to Greer, where...

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson

Nov 19, 2025

Elaine Bridgeman Gibson, 77, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1947, to the late Jonie and Vera Bridgeman.

Elaine spent her entire life in Spartanburg, the community that she loved. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, Class of 1965, and Cecil's Business College. Elaine embarked on her professional...

Barbara Calvert West

Barbara Calvert West

Nov 19, 2025

Barbara Calvert West, 90, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1935 to the late Henry O. and Kate Gardo Calvert and was the widow of the late Max L. West.

A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Barbara graduated from Fairforest High School and Cecil’s Business College. She was a very active...

Timothy Edgar Bailey

Timothy Edgar Bailey

Nov 18, 2025

Timothy Edgar Bailey, 57 of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born January 14, 1968, Tim was the beloved son of the late Jack Cecil Bailey and Cristine Redden. He was also preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Taylor Lynne Bailey.

Tim is survived by his devoted loving wife, Donna Susanne Bailey, who was the love of his...

Gordon Lee DePoint

Gordon Lee DePoint

Nov 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, Gordon Lee DePoint, who left us peacefully on November 18, 2025, in Pauline, South Carolina. Born on October 18, 1953, in Clifton Springs, New York, Gordon lived a life filled with love, joy, and gratitude for the simple pleasures that life...

James Martin "Jim" Helke

James Martin "Jim" Helke

Nov 13, 2025

James Martin “Jim” Helke, 95, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born in Highland Park, IL on March 1, 1930 to the late Ben and Rose Hart Helke, and was the husband of Genevieve “Jen” Nikolai Helke for 50 years.

Jim lived a life shaped by devotion, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the world around...

James Fredric "Jim" Steele

James Fredric "Jim" Steele

Nov 13, 2025

On November 13, 2025, James Fredric Steele was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Jim’s greatest triumph was to know and love the Lord with all his soul, all his strength, and all his might. This achievement, however, was not accomplished by Jim’s larger than life personality or his determined will, but rather by believing the...

Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin

Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin

Nov 12, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family, Vickie Elaine Vaughan Martin, at the age of 76, ran into the open arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 12th, after her long bout with Alzheimer's. Vickie was he daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Burnett Vaughan. Vickie is a member of Roebuck Baptist Church, and former member of Beaver...

James C. Humphries

James C. Humphries

Nov 12, 2025

James "Jim" C. Humphries, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born October 22, 1942, he was the son of the late William E. and Eunice E. Wilson Humphries, and husband of Sandra Faye Holland Humphries.

He was employed by Carolina Cash Co. for 30 years and the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and was a member...

Courtney Elaine Lamb

Courtney Elaine Lamb

Nov 11, 2025

Courtney Elaine Lamb, 37, of Moore, SC passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 1, 1988 to Deida Kay Lamb and the late James Scott Lamb.

She attended Clemson University and earned her associate’s degree in nursing from ECPI. Courtney was previously employed with MUSC, where she was known for her compassion and dedication...