Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Betty Danielsen Thompson
Oct 14, 2022
Betty Danielsen Thompson, 87, of Roebuck, SC, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
She was born June 13, 1935 in Charleston, SC to the late Martin Theodor and Harriet Fulton Danielsen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Frederic D. Thompson, Jr.
Betty retired from Spartanburg County School...
Paul Eugene Yoder
Oct 11, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Paul Eugene Yoder, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. Gene was born in North Carolina and was the oldest son of the late Paul Grier Yoder and Virginia Dare Yoder. He was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, elder, and long time Sunday School teacher. Gene honorably...
Melissa Ann Adkins
Oct 9, 2022
Melissa A. Adkins
Spartanburg, SC- Melissa “Missy” Ann Adkins, 51, spouse of Jay Knight, died on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
Born May 24th, 1971 in Spartanburg, SC, Missy was the daughter of David Ronald Adkins, Sr. and the late Sherry Lee Adkins.
In addition to her father and spouse, Missy is survived by her son, Cole Knight; brother, David Adkins,...
Charles Edward "Ed" Haulbrook
Oct 5, 2022
Charles Edward “Ed” Haulbrook
Moore – Charles Edward “Ed” Haulbrook, 93, husband of Melba Edge Haulbrook, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Ed was born on April 26, 1929 to the late Nathan and Meriam Haulbrook. He faithfully served his country in the US Army. Ed was a Shriner, Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge 285. He was...
Cody Junkins
Oct 3, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Christopher Cody Junkins, 23, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Born December 4, 1998 in Spartanburg, SC, Cody was the son of Christina Dawn Schrimsher Junkins and Clifford Franklin Junkins.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Debra and Chris Faucett; paternal grandmother, Donna Junkins; his uncle, Jeff Junkins; and his beloved...
Dylan Grey Phillips
Oct 1, 2022
Boiling Springs, SC- Dylan Grey Phillips, 28, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Born November 27, 1993, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Crystal Rode Phillips-Ivey and Billy Scott Phillips. Dylan was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 2012.
In addition to his parents, Dylan is survived by his brother, Tyler Phillips; step-father, Robin...
Frederic Charles Githens
Sep 26, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Frederic Charles Githens, 73, husband of Eileen Schoen Githens, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.
Born February 19, 1949 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, Rick was a son of the late Merritt H. and Verna Maanika Githens.
In addition to his wife, Eileen, he is survived by his son, Nicholas Merritt Githens of Spartanburg, SC; his daughter,...
Sharon Goolsby
Sep 9, 2022
Sharon Hess Goolsby passed away September 9, 2022, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 76. She will be remembered for her faith, love of family, and dedicating her personal and professional life to helping others.
Sharon was born in 1946 to Don and Hilda Hess in Arapahoe, Nebraska. After graduating from Arapahoe High School, she moved to Omaha...
Bonnie Sims Getz
Sep 9, 2022
Bonnie Gail Sims Getz
Roebuck, SC- Bonnie Gail Sims Getz, 71, wife of David Ray Getz, died Friday, September 9, 2022.
Born September 19, 1950 in Augusta, GA, Bonnie was a daughter of the late William Washington Sims, Jr. and Mari Lou Trant Sims. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, caring grandma, and an amazing sister. Bonnie was a...
Bette Jean Burnett
Sep 9, 2022
Bette Jean Q. Burnett, 62, wife of Junior Michael Burnett, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Born August 27, 1960 in Rockford, IL, she was a daughter of Edwin John Quante and Shirley Lou Boomgarden Quante.
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 17th, 1:00-1:45PM at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2PM, officiated by Reverend...
Jonathan David Burwell
Sep 9, 2022
Jonathan (Jon) David Burwell, 62, of 297 South Highpoint Road, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home while comforted by his longtime companion, Robin Bridges.
Jon was born February 16, 1960 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and grew up in the Cedar Acres subdivision. He was the youngest child of the late Jack Oliver Burwell, Sr. and Verle...
Peggy Ann Roddy McIntyre
Sep 7, 2022
Peggy Ann Roddy McIntyre
Spartanburg - Peggy Ann Roddy McIntyre, 91, wife of the late Alton Marion McIntyre, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Peggy was the daughter of the late Ernest R. Roddy and Leila Roddy Pack. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and Cecil's Business College. Peggy later attended the University of...
Stephen Richard Burns
Sep 7, 2022
Stephen Richard Burns, 75, of Spartanburg South Carolina passed away on September 7th.
He was the son of the late Paul Julius Burns and Lorene Bryant Burns. Born on June 20th, 1947 in Kingsport, Tennessee, Stephen is survived by his wife, Rhonda, and three sons: Paul and wife Simmons, Tyler, and Andrew and wife Carlyle. He is also survived by...
Joyce Marilyn Marzendorfer
Sep 6, 2022
Joyce Marilyn Marzendorfer
Inman – Joyce Marilyn Marzendorfer, wife of Jean Paul Marzendorfer, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Joyce was born on January 17, 1930, to the late Harris and Myrtle Reed Gilbert.
In addition to her husband, Joyce is survived by her son, Jeff Marzendorfer (Susan); daughter, Julie Marzendorfer; grandchildren, Katherine Grier Marzendorfer of Asheville NC, Griffin Marzendorfer (Zoe),...
Scott Christian Coggins
Sep 4, 2022
Moore, SC- Scott Christian Coggins, 52, husband of Deborah Schlegel Coggins, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Born October 21, 1969 in Miami, FL, Scott was a son of Sandra Lee Ogle and the late Festus Rochelle Coggins. He was a team leader for ZF Gray Court.
In addition to his wife, Deborah, and his mother, Scott is survived...
Claire Monast Emory
Sep 1, 2022
Claire Monast Emory
Cowpens- Claire Monast Emory, 83, wife of Joe Allan Emory, Sr., died Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Claire was born on March 22, 1939, to the late Armand and Lea Yelle Monast.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Dunbar Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow...
George Cameron Todd, Jr.
Aug 30, 2022
George Cameron Todd, Jr. died at his home, Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 4, 1954, the son of Elizabeth ”Betty” Howard Clarke Todd and the late George Cameron Todd. He was married to Sarah Welsh Hall in Florence on February 20, 1982.
He was a 1973 graduate of Porter Gaude School in...
Ruth Mull Ramsey
Aug 29, 2022
Pauline, SC- Ruth Mull Ramsey, 94, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at her home.
Born December 24, 1927 in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Mary Tallent Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas I. Ramsey.
Survivors include her son, Arnold J. Ramsey of...
Thomas Andrew Killoren
Aug 27, 2022
Thomas A. Killoren, Sr. PC beloved husband of the late Lesley J. Killoren, dear father to Tracy Ann Chadwell JD, Thomas A Killoren, Jr. JD, and Kelly Killoren Bensimon; and six grandchildren, passed on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Killoren, born in Oak Park, Illinois, February 16, 1931, was the brother to Edward W. Killoren, Jr., and...