Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Jean Paul Marzendorfer

Jean Paul Marzendorfer

Feb 25, 2023

Inman – Jean Paul Marzendorfer died Saturday, February 25, 2023. 

Jean was born on December 31, 1925 to the late Joseph and Marie Marzendorfer in Zurich, Switzerland.  Sister Colette also predeceased Jean.

He was a first generation Swiss immigrant to the United States arriving in 1950.  Jean met his wife Joyce soon after and married in October 1952.  After...

James Carl Gamble

James Carl Gamble

Feb 25, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- James Carl Gamble, 90, husband of the late Mary Herting Gamble, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born December 25, 1932 in Hickory Grove, SC, James was a son of the late Jamie and Suedell Roof Gamble. He honorably served his country in the US Airforce for 10 years and was...

William Don Back

William Don Back

Feb 24, 2023

Don went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Born in Sergent, Kentucky, he was the 8th son of William Jennings Brian and Belvia Back. He married the love of his life, Johnnie Fay, on August 26, 1960. They loved and lived all over the United States and overseas, before settling down...

Virginia Joan Buero Hall

Virginia Joan Buero Hall

Feb 22, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Virginia Buero Hall, 83, wife of Wilton Tippett Hall, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by those that loved her most.

Born August 25, 1939 in Charleston, SC, Ginny was a daughter of the late Wallace and Virginia Buero. She was a faithful member of Roebuck Baptist Church where she served diligently in their deaf...

Carlton Duane Sterling

Carlton Duane Sterling

Feb 20, 2023

Spartanburg, SC - Carlton D. Sterling, 93, sadly left us on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Carl enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and being with his dogs.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Allen Sterling, Jr. (Pamela), Jason Sterling (Sokchea), Ryan Wagner (Sara); his great grandchildren, Timothy Sterling, Johnathan Sterling, Cody Sterling, Aubree Sterling, Shawn Sterling, Jr., and Remeerae Wagner; and great-great...

Linda Hall Johnson

Linda Hall Johnson

Feb 20, 2023

Moore, SC- Linda Hall Johnson, 65, passed away at her home on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Born September 21, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC, Linda was a daughter of the late George Earle Hall and Nancy Victoria Thomason Hall.

She is survived by her daughter, Stacie Still (Chad); grandchildren, Avery and Alayna Still; sisters, Ann Ridings (David) and Debbie Payne; nieces,...

Beverly Neureuther Johnson

Beverly Neureuther Johnson

Feb 20, 2023

Clover, SC- Beverly Neureuther Johnson, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, February 20, 2023.

Born in Bath, ME on March 1, 1947, she was a daughter of Evelyn Fowler and Charles Neureuther. She grew up in Lisbon Falls, ME and graduated as an honor student from Lisbon High School in 1965. While in high school, she...

Steven Mack Satterfield

Steven Mack Satterfield

Feb 18, 2023

Steven Mack Satterfield, University of South Carolina quarterback, former football coach, and athletic director, passed away on Saturday, February 18th. Born October 3, 1937, he was 85.

His early life was a consistent highlight reel of athletic accomplishment. He was a three-sport star (football, basketball, baseball) at Greer High School and inducted into the Greer High Athletic Ring of Honor....

Smith “Smitty” Dyson

Smith “Smitty” Dyson

Feb 15, 2023

Spartanburg - Smith Dyson of Arcadia died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born September 1, 1937 in Sumter S.C. to the late Johnnie James “Bubba” and Ida Mae Geddings Dyson.  Smitty married Donna Carrier on January 30, 1960.  

Smitty never met a stranger.  He was known and loved by so many in the Arcadia and Spartanburg community. ...

John Douglas Culbreth

John Douglas Culbreth

Feb 15, 2023

John Douglas Culbreth January 27, 1969 – February 15, 2023, Spartanburg, SC

John was born January 27, 1969 in Columbia, SC. He passed away on Wednesday, February 15,2023 due to complications of Crohn’s Disease. He was the son of the late William and Georgie LeeCulbreth of West Columbia, SC.

John was a truly kind, humble, and selfless man. Throughout his...

Suzy Goodson Taylor

Suzy Goodson Taylor

Feb 11, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Suzy Goodson Taylor, 75, wife of the late William C. “Bill” Taylor, Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Born September 21, 1947 in Bennettsville, SC, Suzy was a daughter of the late Ernest Goodson, Sr. and Lillian Pratt Goodson. She was a graduate of Winthrop University and obtained advanced degrees from Converse College. Suzy was a...

Khamla Thonesavanh

Khamla Thonesavanh

Feb 11, 2023

Khamla Thonesavanh

August 06,1945 - February 11,2023

 

Spartanburg, SC – Khamla Thonesavanh, age 77, beloved companion to Say Pooagith, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:15am at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.

 

Surviving are his companion’s two children, Kai Pooagith and Ray Pooagith. 

Also, his three children, Sam (Ty)Thonesavanh, Deanna (At) Thonesavanh Hanna and...

Shirley Zimmerman Woody

Shirley Zimmerman Woody

Feb 11, 2023

Woodruff, SC- Shirley Zimmerman Woody, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Woodruff Manor.

Born November 15, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Archie and Irene Cannon Zimmerman. She retired from Tietex International after at least 27 years of service. Shirley’s favorite past-times were BINGO and fishing. She loved being outdoors and had...

Mary Edna Walker Lindsey

Mary Edna Walker Lindsey

Feb 10, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Mary Edna Lindsey, 94, wife of the late Edwin Earl Lindsey, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Born April 25, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Benjamin C. and Nonie V. Wyatt Walker. Mary was a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Hoechst Celanese.

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Samy Sangsanoy

Samy Sangsanoy

Feb 10, 2023

Inman, SC- Samy Sangsanoy, 75, died Friday, February 10, 2023.

Born October 1, 1948 in Cambodia, Samy was a daughter of the late Pang and Vang Sangsanoy.

Services will be held Saturday, February 18th, 1-3PM at Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jonathan Miller Wyatt

Jonathan Miller Wyatt

Feb 9, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Jonathan Miller Wyatt, 73, husband of Elaine Clardy Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Born April 23, 1949 in Washington, DC, Jonathan was a son of the late Micajah “Mike” and Hellen Wyatt. He was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and worked for Reeves Bros. in Spartanburg for...

John Lee Shaw, Sr.

John Lee Shaw, Sr.

Feb 5, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- John Lee Shaw, Sr., 82, husband of Barbara Jean Vincent Shaw,passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Spartanburg RegionalHospice Home.

Born in Newton, NC on October 29, 1940, John and his late brother Wayne Shaw, wasa son of the late Ralph James Shaw and Wilma Inez Keener Shaw. He worked as acarpenter and eventually a...

Virginia "Ginny" Marie Colberg Bley

Virginia "Ginny" Marie Colberg Bley

Feb 4, 2023

Moore, SC- Virginia Marie Colberg Bley, 89, wife of Melvyn Lloyd Bley, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Born December 12, 1933 in New York City, NY, Ginny was a daughter of the late Arthur Edward Colberg and Marie Broadhead Colberg. She attended Gettysburg College where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority, and graduated from Bryant-Stratton Business Institute...

Robert “Bob” Abell Shelor, Jr.

Robert “Bob” Abell Shelor, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Robert (Bob) Abell Shelor, Jr, husband of Barbara Grayson Shelor, died February 2, 2023. 

Born February 11, 1937 in Sumter, SC, Bob was an Eagle Scout, Valedictorian of The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL, and received a BA in Political Science from Stanford University in 1958. He was a Captain in the US Army Infantry - Airborne at Fort Benning,...

Glenn Louis Abbott, Jr.

Glenn Louis Abbott, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Moore, SC- Glenn Abbott, 42, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home.

Born January 4, 1981 in Spartanburg, SC, Glenn was the son of Glenn Louis “Tim” Abbott, Sr. and Elizabeth Byars Abbott Short. He attended Byrnes High School and was previously employed with ExoPack, formerly known as Union Camp Corporation. Glenn loved music and his canine...