Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Marvin H. "Mickey" Dawson, Jr.
Apr 21, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Marvin “Mickey” Dawson, Jr., 82, husband of Mary Lou Gable Dawson, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. “Mickey” was born September 17, 1938 in Little Washington, North Carolina to the late Marvin H Dawson Sr. and Catherine Overman Dawson. The oldest of four children, he grew up in Durham, North Carolina. He earned degrees at both...
Frederick Walter Blakeley
Apr 20, 2021
Lyman, SC- Frederick Walter Blakeley, 89, husband of Jean Marion Humeston Blakeley, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 17, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, Fred was a son of the late George Archibald and Rosa Catherine Schreyer Blakeley. Fred served his country for four years in the Air Force during the Korean War....
Charles Lee Raines
Apr 19, 2021
Cowpens, SC- Charles Lee Raines, 68, husband of the late Kathy Edmonds Raines, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 17, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was a son of the late Lawrence Charles and Peggy Hall Raines. He was a faithful member of Una First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He...
Lin Lort
Apr 18, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Lin Lort, 77, died Sunday, April 18, 2021. Lin is survived by her spouse, Mok Neth; daughters, Louy Mok, Sing Mok, Tiev Mok, Tum Mok, and Veesana Neth; sons, Sambath Mok and Sambo Mok; stepdaughter, Kim Pal; 26 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Tiem Mok; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Kristi Keelin Joyce
Apr 17, 2021
Our beloved Kristi Joyce died quietly surrounded by her family April 17th after a very brief illness. We thank God for all of her days. Kristi’s favorite thing in life was sitting next to her husband, Tripp, watching their three sons play any sport, any day, any time. A close second was a summer sunset off of Ft. Myers Beach....
Albert Robert Cotugno
Apr 17, 2021
Enoree – Albert R. Cotugno, 102, husband of the late Ann Lavina Cotugno, died Saturday, April, 17, 2021. Born February 14, 1919 in South Boston, Albert was a son of the late Antonio and Mary Bevaqua Cotugno. Throughout most of his life he lived in South Boston, Medford, MA and Melbourne, FL, before relocating to Enoree, SC. Albert honorably served...
Thomas Pendleton Burwell
Apr 16, 2021
Thomas Pendleton Burwell Thomas Pendleton Burwell, 71, of Spartanburg, SC died peacefully Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home. Born September 16, 1949, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Jack Oliver Burwell, Sr and Verle Thomas Burwell. He was a graduate of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. He received his bachelor’s degree from...
Carroll Ray Porter, Sr.
Apr 15, 2021
Carroll Ray Porter, Sr Spartanburg – Carroll Ray Porter, Sr, 84, husband of the late Odessa B. Porter, died Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born on June 12, 1936, to the late Ralph Wesley and Grace Tuck Porter. Carroll is survived by five sons, Ray Porter (Sue) of Mayo, Kenneth Porter (Shelly) of Hickory Tavern, Ralph Bright (Betty) of...
Catherine McAbee Zimmerman
Apr 14, 2021
Catherine McAbee Zimmerman Spartanburg – Catherine McAbee Zimmerman, 91, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1930, to the late Bennie and Louise Bagwell McAbee. Catherine is survived by two sons, Benny Zimmerman (Robin), David Zimmerman (Cindy); daughter in law, Donna Zimmerman; brother, Donald McAbee (Joan); sister,...
Patricia Wyatt Connor
Apr 11, 2021
Patricia Ann Connor (85) – of Spartanburg, SC entered Heaven on April 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. Although she absolutely loved life and being with her family, she would frequently remind everyone “when I pass away, it will be the happiest day of my life because I will get to meet my Jesus.” Undoubtedly, she will be missed by...
Nancy Guy Miller
Apr 9, 2021
Nancy Guy Miller, 64, wife of the late Walter B. Miller Jr., passed away on April 9, 2021 She was born May 10, 1956 to the late Bobby J. Guy Sr., and Iris E. Guy. Nancy is survived by 2 daughters, Jayne King (Steven) of Spartanburg, SC and Jessica Miller of Winter Park, CO; a sister, Kemberly Ramirez; two brothers,...
Gerald Marvin Forrester
Apr 7, 2021
Moore, SC- Gerald Marvin Forrester, husband of Linda Forrester, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. Born February 1, 1944 in Greer, SC, Gerald was the son of the late Walter “Walt” and Catherine “Dot” Roberta Barnett Forrester. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School, class of 1962, and honorably served his country in the US...
Catherine Gwinn Henderson
Apr 5, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Sara Catherine Gwinn Henderson, 95, wife of the late Charles L. Henderson, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Mrs. Henderson was a daughter of the late Ed and Daisy Gwinn of Drayton, SC. She was a native of Greenville County and attended Spartanburg High School. Mrs. Henderson worked...
Lawrence Frank Ferguson
Apr 2, 2021
Lawrence Frank Ferguson Spartanburg - Lawrence Frank Ferguson was born October 29, 1930 to the late John Frank and NannieMae Ferguson in Pickens, South Carolina and passed into eternal life at home April 2, 2021. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife of 64 years, Barbara Ferguson and his brother, Thomas Ferguson. He is survived...
Rose Ann Millar
Mar 31, 2021
Roebuck, SC- Rose Ann passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2021. She was born in Wilmington, NC, September 29, 1948 and was the oldest daughter of the late Ray Adger and Alene Merritt Earnhardt; and the wife of James N. Millar. Rose Ann grew up in Roebuck, SC and attended Dorman High School and Clemson University. She settled not far...
Douang Chanh Phimmarath
Mar 29, 2021
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.
Lisa Holcombe Dunn
Mar 28, 2021
Greer, SC- Lisa Holcombe Dunn, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Born August 20, 1965 in Greer, SC, Lisa was a daughter of Donna Hughes Summey and James Holcombe. Lisa was a native of Greer, SC and was an insurance underwriter for State Auto and James Agency. Her love for the...
Sanghan Prasanlack
Mar 27, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Sanghan Prasanlack, 71, husband of Vong Prasanlack, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. Sanghan was born October 3, 1949 in Laos and was a welder by trade. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Janet Prasanlack and Toudtou Phaenephom (Phonsavanh); a son, Don Prasanlack (Jennifer); grandchildren, Mason Prasanlack, David Phaenephom, Anthony Phaenephom, Ricky Vorasane, Samantha...
Margie O'Dell Franklin
Mar 26, 2021
Greer, SC- Margie O’Dell Franklin, 97, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born January 25, 1924 in Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Miller Houston and Hettie Lucile Dutton Suggs. Margie was employed with Spartanburg Sportswear as a seamstress and supervisor for many years. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Margie is survived by...
Lerlie E. "Eddie" Hughes
Mar 22, 2021
Lerlie E. “Eddie” Hughes Roebuck, SC- Lerlie Edward Hughes, 70, husband of Lana Ruppe Hughes, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 8, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Eddie was a son of the late Lerlie Jones and Doris Switzer Hughes. He was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and enjoyed the...