Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Dennis Ray Willis
Jan 23, 2022
Lyman, SC- Dennis Ray Willis, 71, husband of Jennifer Oliveros Willis, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home.
Born December 17, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, Dennis was a son of the late Vernon Everette Willis, Sr. and Ada Belle Harmon Willis.
Dennis graduated from Dorman High School in 1969. He worked at Diversified for many years before going to...
Walter Crabtree Converse
Jan 22, 2022
Walter Crabtree Converse
Spartanburg - On Saturday, January 22nd Walter Crabtree Converse died unexpectedly.
Walter was born in Spartanburg on December 1st, 1932, to Stanley Witherell Converse and Priscilla (Polly) Crabtree Converse. He attended Spartanburg city schools until going to The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. After two years he returned to Spartanburg where he graduated from Spartanburg High...
Peggi Anne Criollo
Jan 22, 2022
Boiling Springs, SC- Peggi Anne Criollo, 53, passed away at home on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
Peggi was born January 7, 1969 in Trenton, NJ. She was a nurse, professionally and personally. It was her nature to nurture, care for, and love; making it evident that she was a caregiver at heart.
Peggi will be lovingly remembered for her unique...
Evelyn Huggins Shirley
Jan 20, 2022
Evelyn Huggins Shirley Boiling Springs– Evelyn Huggins Shirley, 89, wife of the late Floyd E. Shirley, died Thursday, January 20, 2022. Evelyn was born on September 27, 1932, to the late John and Margaret McCord Huggins. She was a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church and the Love Sunday School Class. She is survived by her daughter, Judi Moore of...
Michael Brandon Godwin
Jan 17, 2022
Michael Brandon Godwin Spartanburg – Michael Brandon Godwin, died Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on March 20, 1963 to Bubba Godwin and the late Annie Clark Greenlee. Born in Bennettsville, SC, Michael was a Graduate of Clio Highschool and Northeastern Technical College, where he majored in Welding. He attended Trinity Presbyterian Church. Michael is survived by his son,...
Barry W. "Pop Pop" Bennett, Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
Barry W. “Pop Pop” Bennett, Jr.
Moore – Barney Workman “Barry” Bennett, Jr, 64, husband of Elizabeth Myers Bennett, died Monday, January 17, 2022.
Barry was born on January 20, 1957, to Margie Compton Bennett and the late Barney W. Bennett, Sr. He was an avid outdoorsman and lifelong Carolina Gamecock fan. Barry retired from Yellow Roadway Corporation after 34...
Jack Lee West
Jan 15, 2022
A memorial service will be held for Jack Lee West on Saturday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Reverend Joanne Hull will be leading the service. Interment will follow in the Columbarium Garden. Jack Lee West, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away January 15, 2022. He was born July 13,...
Roy Lee Turner, Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Roy Lee Turner, Jr.
Spartanburg – Roy Lee Turner, Jr., 91, husband of Elsie Catoe Turner, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Roy was born on June 9, 1930, to the late Roy Lee Turner, Sr. and Alice Parker Davis. He was born and raised in Chester, SC. Roy graduated from Chester High School and joined the US Navy in 1950,...
Sidney Phok Penn
Jan 9, 2022
Sidney Phok Penn
Spartanburg – Sidney Phok Penn, 42, husband of Linda Penn, died Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Sidney was born on October 2, 1979, to Pounn Penn and Tin Veung.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by daughters, Zeyda Khiev, Amiya Penn; sons, Sayjin Souvannaseng, Sage Penn; grandchildren, Mia Kulp, Maddox Miller, and Lennox Miller.
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Margaret E. "Peggy" Keller
Jan 3, 2022
Margaret E. “Peggy” Keller
Spartanburg, SC- Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Keller, 85, wife of the late Gene A. “Austin” Keller, died Monday, January 3, 2022.
Born in Greer, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Nita Downs Coggins. Peggy was a nurse for many years, working for Dr. John G. Ramsbottom and Dr. John Duncan, before her...
Gerald William Gowan
Dec 31, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Gerald William Gowan, 83, husband of Emily Ruth Coker Gowan, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home after many years of declining health. Born September 6, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Gerald was a son of the late Otis Arthur and Mary Alberta Smith Gowan. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and honorably served...
Katherine Serena Mathis
Dec 30, 2021
Katherine Serena Mathis, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. She was born on January 11, 1930 in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late Arnold and Emma Martin. After only two weeks of dating, Katherine married Norman O. Mathis in July of 1947. They were married for 42 years with Norman...
Barbara Wood-Allen
Dec 29, 2021
Boiling Springs, SC- Barbara Wood-Allen, 71, went to be with her Savior in her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Born June 6, 1950 in Pickens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Narl Leon Burgess and Gellette Dickerson. Barbara was a teacher with Spartanburg School District 7 for many years before her retirement, serving those with special...
James Garner Bagnal
Dec 28, 2021
James (“Jim”) Garner Bagnal III, of Spartanburg - a loving husband, father, grandfather, mighty Tiger, and accomplished banker, passed away peacefully at his home on December 28th, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born August 2, 1944, in Statesville, NC to James Garner Bagnal Jr. and Alice Baker Bagnal. He graduated from Clemson University in 1967 and worked...
Elizabeth Tillotson Towe
Dec 27, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Lib Towe, 93, wife of the late Wallace S. Towe, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Eden Terrace.
Born April 6, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Howard Fitzgerald and Bernice Cole Tillotson. Lib was a Charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving on The Pilot Club, Mobile Meals, the Women’s...
Judy Sykham Syprasert
Dec 26, 2021
Judy Sykham Syprasert, 71, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 after a long battle with cancer and other health issues. She was born in Laos to La Yord and Saeng Yord Keomanysaeng.
Judy is survived by her husband, Sam Syprasert; daughters, Yolanda Chanthala (Bounphet), Lynda Palermo (Salvatore), Brenda Pathammavong (Virakone), and Amphi Cox (Christian); 14 grandchildren, Daisy, Jeffrey, Sara,...
Avra Callie Brannon-Hammett
Dec 25, 2021
Avra Callie Brannon Hammett, 34, of Columbia, South Carolina, died on December 25, 2021. Her loss was completely unexpected, and the family is deeply saddened.
Avra, the daughter of Kathy Brown Brannon and the late Robert Gettys Brannon, Jr., was born on November 18, 1987, in Roswell, GA.
She attended Gaffney High School and the University of South Carolina,...
Floyd Ray Worley
Dec 25, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Floyd Ray Worley, 91, husband of Jayne Elliott Worley, died Saturday, December 25, 2021. Born October 29, 1930 in Gueydan, LA, he was a son of the late A.B. and Nolia LaPoint Worley. He was a graduate of Gueydan High School, honorably served in the US Air Force, and was a former softball umpire. Ray was employed with...
Magdalena Faustino
Dec 25, 2021
Magdalena Faustino Spartanburg - Magdalena Faustino, 64, died Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1957 to Eduardo and Castula Paulino Martinez. Magdalena will be missed by many. She was a humble person, loved by everyone she met. She loved attending church and was always ready to worship the Lord. She is survived by four daughters, Eva,...
Frederick Cadwallader Swensen
Dec 18, 2021
Dr. Frederick Cadwallader Swensen of Spartanburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Mary Black Campus.
Fred was born March 12, 1941, in New York City, New York to Verna and Joseph Swensen and grew up in Briarcliff Manor, New York. He attended Ossining High School in Ossining, New York, Reed College in Portland,...
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