Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Doris Geraldine Bullard Pittman

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Emery Hollis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...