Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

John W Bulman

John W Bulman

Nov 17, 2022

Roebuck, SC- John Bulman, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center, Mary Black Campus.

John was a native of Spartanburg County and a son of the late Furman and Mary Millwood Bulman. He was also predeceased by a brother, Adrian F. Bulman, making him the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was a...

Peggy Randall Dunbar

Peggy Randall Dunbar

Nov 16, 2022

Peggy Randall Dunbar, 88, wife of the late Henry Stevens “Budgie” Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 due to complications of heart disease.

Born December 2, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Mary Amanda and Boyd Simeon Randall. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanette Randall Watson and Mary Alice Randall Simmons; brother, William...

Jeannie Sivley Cunningham

Jeannie Sivley Cunningham

Nov 14, 2022

Jeannie S. Cunningham, 61, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Born July 16, 1961 in Alvin, Texas to the late Robert Swann Sivley, III, and the late Mary Crenshaw Sivley, she is survived by her husband, Reed L. Cunningham, of Spartanburg, SC; and her sons, Frank H. Cunningham,...

Janice Frye Burnette

Janice Frye Burnette

Nov 14, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Janice “Jan” Frye Burnette, 76, wife of Wallace Irye Burnette, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. 

 

Born November 11, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas, Jan was the daughter of the late Leslie and Rilla Frye....

Jane Vance Vellines

Jane Vance Vellines

Nov 13, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Jane Vance Vellines, 81, wife of Richard Joseph Vellines, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Born June 14, 1941 in Kernersville, NC, Jane was a daughter of the late Marvin Dewitt and Hattie Vance. For many years before her retirement, she was the secretary for Holy Communion Lutheran Church and was a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional. Jane...

Roger Cary Knox

Roger Cary Knox

Nov 11, 2022

Roger Cary Knox, 61, passed away suddenly on November 11th, 2022.  He was a thirty two year resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina and currently resided in Poteet, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Ruthie; three children, Gaston (Austin), Gage (Brynn) and Grace (Anthony); and five grandsons, Jax, Graham, Crawford, Miller and Briggs.Roger was a graduate of Clemson University, and...

Boots E. Lanford

Boots E. Lanford

Nov 10, 2022

Roebuck, SC- Boots Lanford, 76, beloved husband of Linda Gail Brady Lanford, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Born November 26, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Rex and Mabel Staggs Lanford. Boots was a graduate of Dorman High School and was a skilled mechanic and craftsman. He was a member of Roebuck United...

Elijah Richard Paul

Elijah Richard Paul

Nov 9, 2022

Elijah Richard Paul went home to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2022. His time spent on earth was pure joy. He only knew of love, laughter and nurturing.

He is survived by parents, Shelby and Drew Paul, a brother, Nathaniel, his maternal grandparents, Joey and Debby Duncan, his paternal grandparents, Richard and Cara Paul, aunts and...

Charles Glenn Stafford

Charles Glenn Stafford

Nov 9, 2022

Pauline, SC- Charles Glenn Stafford, 68, husband of Rena Wright Stafford, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Born April 16, 1954 in Newberry, SC, Charles was a son of the late Horace and Frances Wooten Stafford. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School where he played baseball. Charles was previously employed and retired from MEMC. He was also...

Teresa Lynn Hanna

Teresa Lynn Hanna

Nov 8, 2022

Roebuck, SC – Teresa Lynn Hanna, 63, wife of Kenneth C. Hanna, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her husband and friends.

Born September 25, 1959 in Easley, SC, she was a daughter of Kenneth Holcombe and Ruby Cantrell Reeves. Lynn was an active member of Roebuck Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Epifania Carmona Garrett

Epifania Carmona Garrett

Nov 6, 2022

Moore, SC- Epifania Carmona Garrett, 82, wife of the late William “Dub” Garrett, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born December 27, 1939 in El Paso, TX, Epifania was a daughter of the late Anastacio and Josefina Carmona. She was a longtime member of Stone Station Baptist Church.

Epifania is survived by her...

Edith Johnson Fornell

Edith Johnson Fornell

Nov 4, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Edith Johnson Fornell, 98, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  

She was born in Blue Island, IL and resided in Oak Lawn, IL until she and her husband, Seth N. Fornellmoved to Spartanburg in 2004.   Her parents, Ernest and Nellie Johnson, emigrated from Sweden in the early part of the 20th century.  She was a long...

Ernest Steven Skinner

Ernest Steven Skinner

Nov 3, 2022

Woodruff, SC- Ernest Steven “Steve” Skinner, 69, husband of Cynthia Burgess Skinner, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born December 29, 1952 in Cocoa Beach, FL, Steve was the son of the late Mary Gwinn Skinner and Reverend E. Wilkes Skinner. He attended Woodruff High School and the University of South Carolina where he received...

Ronald Vernon Killian

Ronald Vernon Killian

Oct 30, 2022

Ronald Vernon Killian, U.S. history teacher and author, died October 30, 2022 at his home in Spartanburg, SC.  Born January 3, 1938 in Great Falls, SC, He was the son of the late Sam Killian and Gladys Ellisor Killian. 

He was raised by grandparents Vernon Killian and Eva (nee, Jones) Killian of Great Falls, SC.

Ronald received a bachelor's...

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Oct 29, 2022

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Spartanburg - Dorcas Kirby Waldrep, 97, wife of the late George Robert Waldrep, died Saturday, October 29, 2022.Dorcas was born on January 25, 1925, to the late Josh and Pearl Fowler Kirby. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Dorcas is survived by her son, Robert D. "Danny" Waldrep of...

Sara Turner Hughey

Sara Turner Hughey

Oct 29, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Sara Turner Hughey, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. She was widowed by her late husband, Cecil F. Hughey, and was the daughter of the late James Francis Turner and Iris Mae Emory.

Sara is survived by her sons, Cecil Hughey, Jr. “Mike” and Steve Hughey...

Doris Elaine Wisniewski

Doris Elaine Wisniewski

Oct 28, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Doris Wisniewski, 76, wife of Julian Walerian Wisniewski, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Born July 17, 1946 in Woodruff, SC, Doris was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Doris Knight Lee. She was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Doris retired from Spartanburg Regional after 20 years of service as the...

Andrew Joseph Torma

Andrew Joseph Torma

Oct 26, 2022

Andrew Joseph Torma

Boiling Springs – Andrew Joseph Torma, 58, died October 26, 2022.

He was born on June 16, 1964 in London England to Joseph and Margaret Torma.

In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by his sister, Suzanne Torma and numerous relatives in England and Hungary.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM...

Laura Shields Davenport

Laura Shields Davenport

Oct 26, 2022

Boiling Springs, SC- Laura Shields Davenport, 55, wife of Daniel Davenport, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. She was the daughter of Brenda Shields and the late Robert “Bob” Shields.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Kelci Davenport Black (Jonathan); her sisters, Courtney Shields and Dawn Jolly (Billy); and numerous loving cousins. She...

Rose & Inman Hardy

Rose & Inman Hardy

Oct 24, 2022

Rose A. Hardy, 82, Woodruff, SC, went peacefully to join her Lord on 10-24-2022.

Rose is preceded in death by her loving husband Inman Hardy, married 63 years.

Inman D. Hardy, 85, Woodruff, SC, went to join his Lord 10-22-2021

Rose is preceded in death by her brother, David Eddy, but survived by her sister Nancy (Rick) Lege.

Inman is...