Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Gerald Michael Buffo
Jan 14, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Gerald Michael Buffo, 74, husband of Laura Jeanne McGinnis Buffo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Born April 7, 1948 in the Greenfield area of Pittsburgh, PA, Jerry was a son of the late John J. Buffo and Frances Faye Gualtieri Buffo.
In addition to his wife, Laura, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Buffo...
Alexander Murray Glenn
Jan 13, 2023
Moore, SC- Alexander Murray Glenn passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Spartanburg, SC on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Murray was born in Charlotte, NC and was the son of Martha McDonald Robinson and James H. Glenn, Jr.
Murray attended Charlotte Country Day School from preschool through graduation in 1988. He was editor of the school paper and...
Alecia Palmer
Jan 13, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Alecia Palmer, formerly of Gaffney, 68, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born August 19, 1954 to the late Jonathan and Zora Palmer, Alecia graduated from Gaffney High School and continued her education at Spartanburg Community College, earning an associate’s degree in Administrative Office Technology. She had a long career with...
Heather Lee Hare
Jan 13, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Heather Hare, beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend to all - passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Heather was born July 28, 1992 in Durham, NC by parents, Raymond and Julia Schaffer. She had a passion and love for music very early on in life. She enjoyed singing, playing piano, and later on in school, learned...
Harry Pinkney Williams, Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Harry Pinkney Williams, Jr. (Col. U.S. Army, ret.) passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born November 21, 1920 in White Stone, S.C., to the late Harry P. “Pop” Williams, Sr. and Beulah West Williams and was predeceased by his brother, Herbert Lucien Williams.
Harry was married to Betsy Stephens Williams for sixty-five happy years until her death in...
Ronald Eugene Fowler
Jan 11, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the death of loving father, husband, and friend to many, Ronald Eugene Fowler . He passed away peacefully at the age of 69, surrounded by friends and family at Regional Hospice Home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Born March 19, 1953 in Pacolet, SC, he was a son of the late Forrest “Bo” Fowler and...
William Clarence Wilber
Jan 10, 2023
William ("Bill" (a.k.a. “Dr. Whiz”)) Clarence Wilber, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness and was surrounded by his family who loved him so very much. Bill was born on August 6, 1938, in Norfolk, VA to the late C.O. and Betty Phelps Wilber and after serving a term...
Dorothy "Dotty" Ballew Edwards
Jan 8, 2023
Dorothy Ballew Edwards, 81, of Spartanburg, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas Walter Edwards, Jr. Born February 24th, 1941, in Tryon, NC, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Pinckney and Essie Mae Pruett Ballew. Dotty grew up in Tryon, graduating from Polk County High School and Brevard College. While...
Leigh Patrice Helton
Jan 8, 2023
Moore, SC- Leigh “Tricie” Patrice Helton, 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Leigh was born August 13, 1971 in Mobile, AL.
Leigh was a loving girlfriend, daughter, sister, fun aunt, cousin, coworker and friend. She loved life, laughed easily, judged never and brought joy into every room that she entered. Everyone who...
Billy Gene Fowler
Jan 4, 2023
Pauline, SC- Billy G. Fowler, 67, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Born July 20, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Billy was an employee of Spartanburg Water, and previously in employed in various construction and HVAC positions.
Billy is survived by his son, Jeremy Fowler; daughter, Melissa Fowler; his sister, Carolyn Bolling; and eight grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, January...
Anne C Mathis
Jan 3, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Anne C. Mathis, 89, loving wife to Frank Mathis, of 70 years this past May, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long illness.
Born July 10, 1933, in Macon, Georgia, Anne was a daughter of the late Clifford and Laura Sauls Carroll.
A member of Morning Side Baptist Church,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Duensing Holliday
Jan 2, 2023
Spartanburg, SC -- Elizabeth D. Holliday, 92, wife of the late Burnnie Lee Holliday, Sr., passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Born January 11, 1930 in Columbia, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Ernest and Carrie Duensing. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and worked for Holiday Inn for many years before her retirement.
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Dennis Ray Bridges
Jan 1, 2023
Greer, SC- Dennis Ray Bridges, 75, husband of Tracy McAlister Bridges, passed away on Sunday January 1st, 2023. Born July 21st, 1947 in Shelby, North Carolina, Dennis was a son of the late William Hardin and Frances Ray Sides Bridges.
Dennis was born and raised in Shelby, NC. He joined the Army and proudly served our country in Vietnam. Dennis...
Barbara Smith Sullivan
Dec 31, 2022
Newberry, SC- Barbara Smith Sullivan, 87, wife of the late Jack L. Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Born June 27, 1935 in Glenn Springs, SC, she was a daughter of the late John F. Smith and Earline Thornton Smith. Barbara was a retired from Evergreen Skills in Laurens, SC after many years of teaching. She was a...
Doris Ruth Bridges
Dec 30, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Doris Ruth Rhinehart Bridges, 92, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born October 16, 1930 in Morganton, NC, she was a daughter of the late David Leonard and Mary F. Leonard. Doris attended the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Rhinehart...
Jenia Larae Price
Dec 29, 2022
Inman, SC- Jenia L. Price (Greer), 20, stepped into her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Jenia graced the earth with her presence on October 27, 2002, born in Gainesville, FL. She was a beautiful, maverick spirit that brought bliss to any room.
Many prayers were prayed and many tears were cried on behalf of Jenia and the...
Stephen W Shirley
Dec 29, 2022
Roebuck, SC- Stephen Shirley, 63, husband of the late Pamela Kay Sexton Shirley, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Born August 9, 1959 in Chicago, IL, Stephen was a son of the late John and Mildred Jenkins Shirley.
He is survived by his sons, Sean Shirley (Courtney) and Chris Shirley (Kosha),...
Hazel Fowler Nanney
Dec 28, 2022
Moore, SC- Hazel Fowler Nanney, 86, wife of the late Arnold Nanney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Born May 22, 1936 in Honolulu, HI, Hazel was a daughter of the late Major Eli Sherwood Fowler, Sr. and Mrs. Hazel Beryl Fowler. She received her Masters from USC and taught the 2nd grade at Lone Oak Elementary for...
William Craig Kirkland
Dec 28, 2022
William “Craig” Kirkland (Luba) of Moore was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1955 in Spartanburg S.C. and was the middle son to Harvey W. Kirkland and the late Bobbie Jean Kirkland. He was a beloved son, father, friend and most of all, grandfather.
Craig graduated Dorman High...
James Ansel Jacobs
Dec 27, 2022
James Ansel Jacobs died Tuesday morning at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a sudden illness.
He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 4th, 1945 and was predeceased by parents, Mildred L Jacobs and James A Jacobs, Sr.; sisters, Audrey Snipes, Edith Davis, and Joyce Hunt.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Pierce...

