Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Rev. Paul Watson Smith
Mar 27, 2022
Rev. Paul Watson Smith
Spartanburg – Reverend Paul W. Smith, 82, husband of the late Carolyn Cothran Smith, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Rev. Smith was born on August 16, 1939, to the late Horace Bomar and Mary Lou Simpson Smith. He was a longtime minister. Rev. Smith retired from Harley Bag after over...
Serenity Rose Rookard
Mar 23, 2022
Moore, SC- Serenity Rose Rookard, daughter of Casey Crawley and Cedrick Rookard, passed away on March 23, 2022. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Penny and Donald Crawley, and Annie Rookard Morrow; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be private.
Diane Mattison Godfrey
Mar 22, 2022
Moore, SC- Diane Mattison Godfrey, 75, wife of Thomas E. Godfrey, passed from her earthly home into her eternal home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
She was born January 10, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Brewster Copeland and Ruth Sherbert Mattison. She was married to Thomas Godfrey for 53 years.
Diane was...
Colleen Marie Cain Daves
Mar 15, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Colleen Marie Cain Daves, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
Born December 10, 1949 in Champaign County, IL, Colleen was a daughter of the late Carlyle and Gertrude Doyle Cain. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Tipton, IN and St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, IN, earning her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in...
John "Jay" Townsend Wakefield
Mar 15, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – John Townsend “Jay” Wakefield, 59, died at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
Born Aug. 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, S.C., he was the son of the late John William Wakefield, Jr. and Elizabeth “Bette” Wakefield. Jay was a third generation General Motors dealer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, and serving as president of...
Lenna MacLean Moore Fulmer
Mar 14, 2022
Lenna MacLean Moore Fulmer passed away on March 14, 2022 at her home, Ivy Court in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Born on April 15, 1941, Lenna was the only child of the Late Margaret Maybry Moore and the late George Burgin Moore.
She was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg. She attended Spartanburg City Schools, Limestone College, and was a graduate of...
Anthony "Andy" Thomas Moon
Mar 12, 2022
Anthony “Andy” Thomas Moon
Spartanburg – Anthony Thomas Moon, 69, husband of Julie Fanney Moon, died Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Andy was born on March 22, 1952 to the late Francis Edward and Margherita Abbruzzo Moon. He retired after 38 years of service with the New York State Department of Corrections. Andy enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping and wood carving.
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Sarah Bowman Cooper
Mar 12, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Sarah Arnold Bowman Cooper, wife of the late Henry Pearson Cooper, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at White Oak Estates.
Born August 24, 1930 in Lowndesville, SC to the late William Luther Bowman, Jr. and Mollie Elizabeth Storey, she was the oldest of three children which included George Bowman and the late Luther Bowman. Sarah...
Saysamone Naovarath
Mar 10, 2022
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Dunbar Funeral Home.
Paige Ballard Knight
Mar 7, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Paige Ballard Knight, 48, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her home.
Born March 7, 1974 in Columbia, SC, Paige was the daughter of Phillip and Martha Ballard. Paige graduated from Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville and received national certifications in Pharmacy Technology and phlebotomy.
Due to her kind heart and caring nature, her professional career...
David Randall "Randy" Fleming
Mar 7, 2022
David “Randy” Fleming
Spartanburg – David Randall “Randy” Fleming, 59, died Monday, March 7, 2022.
Randy was born on June 14, 1962 to the late Roland David and Florence Lee Schrimsher Fleming.
He is survived by his son, Lucas Paul Fleming; brother, Jeff Fleming; sister, Susan Fleming all of Spartanburg.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday,...
Doris Geraldine Bullard Pittman
Mar 7, 2022
Doris Geraldine (Jerry) Bullard Pittman (99) of Fairmont, NC passed away on March 7, 2022 at her new home at Eden Terrace in Spartanburg, SC. Jerry was the daughter of the late Ada Williams Bullard and Herbert Lee Bullard of Vander, NC. Following the passing of her mother and then father at a young age, she was raised by her...
Wanda Spencer White
Mar 5, 2022
Wanda S. White
Pacolet, SC- Wanda Spencer White, 59, of Log Cabin Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022 after a long illness.
Born May 24, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of Billy and Elizabeth Brackins Spencer. Wanda was previously employed with Security Finance and enjoyed crafts with her grandchildren. She...
Wilda Ann Brannon Bass
Mar 5, 2022
Boiling Springs, SC – Ann Brannon Bass, wife of the late Sam Bass, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, from Covid pneumonia at the age of 85.
A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Brannon and the late Gladys Brannon.
She was a military wife for 25 years, and an avid golfer. Though she once loved...
Kenneth Barry Wilson, Jr.
Mar 2, 2022
Kenneth Barry Wilson, Jr.
Spartanburg – Kenneth Barry Wilson, Jr., 65, husband of Kathy Lawson Wilson, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
He was born on February 14, 1957 in Georgetown, SC to the late Kenneth Barry and Lou Ellen Ethridge Wilson. Barry attended Cowpens High School and was employed with several fence companies. He was the founder of Wilson Fence...
Richard Henry "Dick" Deal
Mar 1, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Richard Henry “Dick” Deal, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a hard battle with cancer.
Born September 4, 1954, Dick was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Foster Deal. He was a former member of Green Street and current member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Dick was retired...
Brian Joseph Palumbo
Feb 28, 2022
Lyman, SC- Brian Joseph Palumbo, 22, died Monday, February 28, 2022.
Born December 13, 1999 in Goshen, NY, Brian was the son of Timothy Peter and Michele Otley Palumbo. Brian is a 2018 graduate of Dorman High School, where he ran track and cross-country. Brian received his Boy Scout Eagle Award in 2018. He attended the United Sates Air Force...
Ruby McKinney Jeffords
Feb 28, 2022
WOODRUFF – Ruby I. Jeffords, 86, went to be with The LORD on February 28, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Ruby was born August 28, 1935 in Mountain Home, NC to Dock and Hester McKinney, sharing her birthdate with her twin brother, Harold.
Ruby was a Registered Nurse, graduating from Memorial Mission Hospital in 1956. She...
Hazel Page Padgett
Feb 22, 2022
Hazel Page Padgett
Spartanburg, S.C. Hazel Page Padgett, 97, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at Wesley Court Assisted Living Community Center. Born on November 17, 1924, in Woodruff S. C., she was the daughter of the late Landrum William and Callie Foster Page. She was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend of 62 years, James C....
Mannon Royce "Mike" Turner
Feb 21, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Mannon Royce Turner, 78, husband of Ann Hamrick Turner, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Born December 14, 1943 in Spartanburg, SC, Mike was the son of the late Roy and Edith Thomas Turner. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1961, and went on to serve in the US Airforce for 6 years...
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