Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Velma Humphries

Velma Humphries

Jul 28, 2022

Velma Fowler Humphries, 98, of Spartanburg died on July 28, 2022 at White Oak Estates with her family at her side.

She was born March 30, 1924 on a small family farm in Sugar Tit, South Carolina. After graduation from Woodruff High School in 1941, she attended Cecil’s Business College to prepare for her work in the offices of the...

Dr. James Edward Seegars

Dr. James Edward Seegars

Jul 23, 2022

Dr. James Edward Seegars, Jr., husband of Shirley Thompson Seegars for 69 years, passed away July 23, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Charleston, SC on March 3, 1931 to James Edward and Lula Meree Seegars. He was pre-deceased by four sisters: Charlotte Seegars, Eleanor S. Allen (David), Evelyn S. Glover (Harold) and Barbara...

Charles Elliott Thomas

Charles Elliott Thomas

Jul 16, 2022

Moore, SC- Charles Elliott Thomas, 87, husband of the late Nancy Smith Thomas, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his home. Born January 27, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, Charlie was a son of the late Elliott Thomas and Julia Moore Thomas. He honorably served his country in the US Navy on the USS Forrestal as a mechanic. Charlie loved fishing,...

Cathy Gilmore Queen

Cathy Gilmore Queen

Jul 15, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Cathy Gilmore Queen, 66, wife of Samuel L. Queen, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Born June 14, 1956, she was the daughter of Benjamin Gilmore and Elsie Murdock.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23rd, 2:00PM at Central Baptist Church in Cowpens, SC. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00PM prior to the...

Joseph Clayton "Clay" Jenkins

Joseph Clayton "Clay" Jenkins

Jul 15, 2022

Joseph C. “Clay” Jenkins

Greer, SC- Joseph Clayton Jenkins, 37, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Born December 23, 1984 in Spartanburg, SC, Clay was a son of the Sylvia Leone Brinson Gantt and the late James Michael Jenkins.

Clay was a 2003 graduate of Dorman High School. He lettered in Baseball all 4 years, which resulted in a...

Joanna Ruth Bell

Joanna Ruth Bell

Jul 12, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Joanna Ruth Bell, 32, completed her earthly journey and ran into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. 

Born May 28, 1990 in Fort Worth, TX, Joanna was a daughter of Dr. Richard Alan Bell and Beverly Honeycutt Bell. She grew up a missionary kid in Egypt and Croatia. By God’s grace,...

James "Jimmy" Donald White

James "Jimmy" Donald White

Jul 12, 2022

James "Jimmy" D. White

Roebuck - James "Jimmy" Donald White, 69, husband of Ann Abbott White, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Funeral Services are private.

JM Dunbar Funeral Home& Crematory

Hardev Singh

Hardev Singh

Jul 11, 2022

Hardev Singh 09/22/46 - 07/11/22 Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Dunbar Funeral Home.

Frank Douglas Hall

Frank Douglas Hall

Jul 10, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Frank Douglas Hall, 95, husband of the late Kathleen Caldwell Hall, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home. Born October 18, 1926 in Lexington, North Carolina, he was a son of the late William Thomas Hall and the late Nora Shook Hall. He is survived by his son, Jeff Hall, of Washington, DC; grandson, Brian...

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp

Jul 9, 2022

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp, age 86, a noted community leader, philanthropist and businesswoman, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Phyllis, called "GM" by her grandchildren, was born in Wilmington, NC on July 23, 1935, to Philip A. Buchheit and Laurene Atchison Buchheit.

While Phyllis’ father, Philip Buchheit, a businessman and advertising manager, was employed with the Macon Telegraph & News, they...

Charles Christopher Weathers

Charles Christopher Weathers

Jul 2, 2022

Chesnee, SC- Charles Christopher Weathers, 58, died Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Born December 3, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was the son of LD “Buddy” Weathers and the late Barbara Ann Taylor Weathers.

In addition to his father, Buddy Weathers, Charles is survived by his sister, Gina Burgess (John); niece, Lindsay McElhinny (Jake); nephew, Jeremy Scott Nichols; great niece, Karsyn...

Carolyn Moss Wolfe

Carolyn Moss Wolfe

Jun 29, 2022

Carolyn Moss Wolfe, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Carolyn was born to Robert Henry Moss and Adelaide Moore Moss in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from McClenaghanHigh School of Florence, SC, in 1960 and from Columbia College in 1964.

 Carolyn married Joseph Lester Wolfe III on July 31, 1965...

Pha Poonsuk

Pha Poonsuk

Jun 28, 2022

Pha Poonsuk

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Chapel. 

Opal Margaret Dowling

Opal Margaret Dowling

Jun 27, 2022

Our sweet and precious, Opal Dowling, took her final breath here on earth on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:30PM.

Born April 24, 1949 in southern Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Oberry Dowling. Opal was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church for over 40 years.

She is survived by her son, Mark Dowling...

Sommay Souvannaseng

Sommay Souvannaseng

Jun 24, 2022

Sommay Souvannaseng, 62, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on June 24th 2022.

He was born in Vientiane, Laos, 3 March 1960. Sommay was predeceased by his parents, Udom and Khambaa Sangaasree. He is survived by his wife, Hom Souvannaseng, three children, Suntaya, Linda, and Maree, and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, 2-4 pm...

Timothy Edward Powers

Timothy Edward Powers

Jun 23, 2022

Timothy Edward Powers

Spartanburg – Timothy “Tim” Edward Powers, 60, husband of Stephanie Ann Powers, died Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Tim was born on August 28, 1961 to the late William Burton and Norma Jean Smith Powers. A graduate of Wofford College, he was a proud Terrier.  Tim was the VP of the Problem Asset Division for Regions Bank. 

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Patricia Rogers Smith

Patricia Rogers Smith

Jun 22, 2022

Pauline, SC- Patricia Rogers Smith, 73, wife of Douglas M. Smith, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Born June 30, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Patricia was a daughter of the late Clifton and Eleanor Rogers. She was a Registered Nurse for many years. Patricia enjoyed handling her English Mastiff in dog shows.

She was a longtime...

Carroll Dean Rhinehart

Carroll Dean Rhinehart

Jun 20, 2022

Pacolet, SC- Carroll Dean Rhinehart, 79, husband of Dicksie Lynn Greene Rhinehart, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Born June 22, 1942 in Gaffney, SC, CR was a son of the late Carl and Daisy Scruggs Rhinehart. He was retired from the Spartanburg City Fire Department with 27 years of service. For...

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Jun 18, 2022

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Roebuck, SC - Miriam Pearson Garrett, 69, wife of Gene Garrett, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the home.

 

Born December 10, 1952, Miriam was the daughter of the late H. Mauldin Pearson and Lee Ila White Pearson. She was a woman of faith and had a servant’s heart. Her roots ran deep in the town...

Ryan Nicholas Romano

Ryan Nicholas Romano

Jun 16, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Ryan Nicholas Romano, 18, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Born August 11, 2003 in Greer, SC, Ryan was the son of Tracy Leigh May King and Bengy King.

In addition to his mother and father, Ryan is survived by his sister, Baleigh Romano; and grandparents, Ron and Pam Wilson, Linsey and Beverly King, Buddie May, also...