Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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....
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...
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