Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Richard Emery Hollis
Feb 21, 2022
Spartanburg, SC – Richard E. Hollis, age 85, died on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Born December 15, 1936, in Union, South Carolina, Richard was the youngest child of the late Mary Elizabeth Alverson and Orin Bomar Hollis. Predeceased by seven brothers and sisters, Richard was a beloved baby brother.
Richard graduated from Wofford College in 1958...
Barbara Ann Burnett Haar
Feb 21, 2022
Barbara Ann Burnett Haar was born on May 29, 1929, and entered into Eternal Rest on February 21, 2022. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg County, she was born in Chesnee, SC, the daughter of the late Harley J. Burnett and the late Venie McClure Burnett. She was a graduate, with honors, from New Prospect High School, and a graduate of...
Mary Margaret Koehler Bruno
Feb 20, 2022
Mary Margaret Koehler Bruno
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Margaret Koehler Bruno of Spartanburg, SC announce her passing at the age of 76 on February 20, 2022. She will be greatly missed.
Mary was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She graduated from Benedictine Academy and Caldwell College followed by a Master’s degree in math...
Dr. William A. Corso
Feb 19, 2022
Dr. William A. Corso
Spartanburg, SC- Dr. William A. Corso, retired Colonel of the US Army Dental Corp, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at age 95.
He was the son of the late Dr. Xavier and Margaret Corso of Wisconsin. Dr. Corso spent the last part of WW2 in the Merchant Marine and Army. He then attended Creighton University, Omaha,...
Dr. Jeffrey L Walters
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey L. Walters, 78, passed away on February 16, 2022 at NHC-Mauldin near Greenville, South Carolina. Jeff was born in East Orange, NJ, the only child of William F. and Audrey C. Walters. He graduated from Red Bank High School, received both a B.S. and an M.S. from Rutgers University then earned a PH.D. in animal genetics from The...
Phillip Lee "Tadpole" Vickery
Feb 15, 2022
A gentle giant walked through heaven’s gates to meet his God, whom he loved and served. Phillip Lee Vickery, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Phillip was born on July 12, 1960 to the proud parents, Larrion Luther and Miriam Roper Vickery.
Left to treasure his antics are his mother, Miriam Vickery; brother, Richard Vickery; sisters, Dalene...
Tyler Steven Crouch
Feb 15, 2022
Mr. Tyler Steven Crouch, 32, passed away February 15, 2022.
Loved by all that met him, Tyler was born in Pineville, NC and grew up in Tega Cay and Fort Mill, SC.
He is the son of Michael and Shelly Crouch and loving brother of Brennan and Connor.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Shirley...
Pamela Sexton Shirley
Feb 14, 2022
Pamela Kay Sexton Shirley, 61 of Roebuck SC went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born and raised in Spartanburg SC where she graduated from Dorman High School and Spartanburg Technical College with a degree in Nursing. Pam was the daughter of Frank Sexton Sr. and the late Sara Sexton, both of Spartanburg.
Pam...
Henry Townes Medlock, II
Feb 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of, Henry Townes Medlock, announce his passing on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the age of 72 years.
Henry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne Fife Medlock; and one son, Jan Patrick Medlock (Kelly) of Corvallis, OR; brother, Michael Medlock (Kathie); sisters, Judy Haynes and Margaret Edwards (Wendell); sister...
Joyce Elizabeth Dill Smith
Feb 13, 2022
Moore, SC- Joyce Elizabeth Dill Smith, 82, wife of the late Harold Smith, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Born September 14, 1939 in Roebuck, SC, Joyce was the daughter of the late James “Jim” and Ella Pearson Dill. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and worked in daycare for many years. Joyce was a former foster parent and...
Frances Bell Galemba Hutchison
Feb 13, 2022
Duncan, SC- Frances Bell Galemba Hutchison, 80, formerly of Fruitland Park, FL, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Frances was born on January 10, 1942 to the late William Harry Bell and Gladys Bell of Spartanburg, SC. Frances was a 1960 graduate of Roebuck High School. She then joined the United States Air Force, serving as a flight attendant as she...
Sonchai Keovongxay
Feb 11, 2022
Wellford, SC- Sonchai Keovongxay, 37, husband of Kimberly Phengduang, died Friday, February 11, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Born November 22, 1984 in Boston, MA, Sonchai was the son of Leng and Soy Keovongxay.
He was employed at Draxlmaier. He was a car enthusiast and loved traveling and always looking to try different cuisine.
In addition to his wife, Kimberly,...
William Eugene "Bill" Arnold
Feb 10, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- William Eugene “Bill” Arnold, 66, husband of Sandra Gaye Watson Arnold, died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Born May 19, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Bill was a son of the late Leroy Arnold, Sr. and Susie Bell Simmons Arnold. He was a longtime employee with Siemens. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Charles William "Charlie" Croxdale
Feb 7, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Charles William Croxdale, 43, died Monday, February 7, 2022.
Charlie was born July 27, 1978 to David “Gene” and Janice Henderson Croxdale. He attended Spartanburg High School and was employed with Dish Network. Charlie loved golf and was an avid Gamecock fan. He was a member of NewSpring Church.
In addition to his parents, he was survived by...
William Matthew Johnson
Feb 5, 2022
Moore, SC- William Matthew “Matt” Johnson, 51, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home.
Born October 22, 1970 in Huntington, West Virginia, Matt was the son of William Richard and Suzann Sloan Johnson. Matt was raised in Richmond, Virginia and it was there that he called home. He loved to cook and earned his culinary degree from Spartanburg Community...
Henry Frederick "Fred" Butehorn, Jr.
Feb 1, 2022
Henry Frederick "Fred" Butehorn , Jr, MD was born on July 1, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina and passed away on February 1, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Fred was married to the late Joan Dominick Butehorn of Newberry. After his undergraduate education at Clemson and the University of South Carolina, he received is MD from the Medical University...
Wade H. Dobbins, Jr
Jan 31, 2022
Wade H. Dobbins
Spartanburg, SC- Wade Henry Dobbins, 78, husband of Joan Jackson Dobbins, died Monday, January 31, 2022.
Born March 17, 1943 in Bostic, NC, he was the son of the late Wade and Bertha Dobbins. Mr. Dobbins was a resident of Spartanburg, SC, where he owned and operated his own insurance agency. Wade was a member of Roebuck...
Catherine Letta Beward Duty
Jan 30, 2022
Roebuck, SC- Catherine Letta Beward Duty, 81, wife of the late Paul Eugene Duty, Sr., died Sunday, January 30, 2022.
Catherine worked for State Farm as an insurance agent for more than 30 years. She was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior.
Born April 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA Catherine was a daughter of the late Marion Drake Beward...
Betty Jean Harrison Newman
Jan 29, 2022
Betty Jean Harrison Newman, 90, of Walnut Grove saw her Savior face to face Saturday afternoon surrounded by her beloved daughters and caregivers at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Lawrence Harrelson Harrison and Lula Thomas Harrison. Betty was the widow of James Frederick “Buck” Newman who she was married to for 45 years. She was...
Gary Thomas Zimmerman
Jan 23, 2022
Inman, SC- Gary Thomas Zimmerman, 77, husband of the late Joann Schlosshan Zimmerman, died Sunday, January 23, 2022. He is survived by his son, Charlie Zimmerman (Paula) of Liberty, SC; daughters, Freda Lindsey (Darrell) of OK and Lisa Finney (Charlie) of Wellford, SC; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Woody of Woodruff, SC; and several nieces and nephews....