Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Linda Elaine Patterson Strickland
Jul 13, 2026
Linda Elaine Strickland, wife of Thad O. Strickland, passed away surrounded by her family on July 13, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be deeply missed.
Born in 1942 to Guy Howell and Lalla Rookh Barrett Patterson, Elaine was the youngest of four daughters and grew up in Atlanta. She graduated from North Fulton High...
Mary Frances Tucker Waddell
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Frances Tucker Waddell, 89, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Born on March 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Tucker and Maude Tucker.
She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Leon Waddell, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary was a loving and kind-hearted woman whose greatest gift was making everyone feel...
Dr. Cavert Keith McCorkle
Jul 8, 2026
Dr. Cavert Keith McCorkle passed from this life on July 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 18, 1946, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Philip Hunter McCorkle and Mary Smith McCorkle, his loving parents instilled in him and his older brother, the late Philip H. McCorkle, Jr, a love of learning and a compassionate heart....
James H. Newcome
Jul 4, 2026
James H. Newcome of Spartanburg died in his home on July 4, 2026. Born February 26, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, Jim was a talented and competitive athlete. In high school, he was the North Indiana baseball batting champion with a .463 batting average, and he was chosen to be a part of the Indiana All State basketball team. The president...
William Keith Stokes
Jul 1, 2026
William Keith Stokes, 75, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Betty Jo Outz Stokes.
Born on November 23, 1950, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Keith was the son of the late Nelson Lawton Stokes, Sr. and Mildred Turner Stokes.
A proud veteran, Keith honorably served his country in the United States Army. He...
Sandra Wheeler Ridings
Jun 28, 2026
Sandra Wheeler “Sandy” Ridings of Woodruff, SC passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the age of 78. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on September 8, 1947 to the late Lillian Varner and William Luke Wheeler.
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Sandy dedicated her life to learning and serving others. Her passion for education never faded, and in...
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...
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