Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Zachary Wiley Turner
Dec 28, 2020
Zachary W. Turner- 19 years old of Duncan, SC and formerly of Boiling Springs, SC passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born on January 15, 2001, he was a Son of Christopher E. (Chris)Turner, Sr. and Lisa Wiley Turner of Duncan, SC, where he resided in the home. Zach was a member of Calvary Christian...
Richard Craven "Rick" Webb
Dec 27, 2020
Colonel Richard C. “Rick” Webb Spartanburg - Colonel (U.S. Army Ret.) Richard (“Rick”) Craven Webb, 69, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on December 27, 2020, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born on February 8, 1951, in Fairmont, North Carolina, Col. Webb was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Richard Webb. Col. Webb...
Judy Mahaffey Pettit
Dec 27, 2020
Judy Mahaffey Pettit, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her daughters’ home in Florence County, SC. Born June 9, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late James P. and Ruth Boyd Mahaffy. Judy was a graduate of Fairforest High School in 1958. Judy was a retired Cosmetologist in the Beauty Industry in Spartanburg, SC. She was...
Sandra Jean Mason
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26, 2020, Sandra Jean Mason of Moore, South Carolina, left this world and her earthly family suddenly and unexpectedly. Sandy, as she is known to most of us, was born on the 9th day of December, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, to G.C. “Jack” and Ruth Humphreys; their firstborn of three daughters. As a young child, she was...
Khouanexay Bill Sivilay
Dec 26, 2020
Boiling Springs, SC- Khouanexay Bill Sivilay, 46, husband of Vanida Khautisen Sivilay, died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Services were held Wednesday, December 30th, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.
Susan Gregory Merrell
Dec 25, 2020
Campobello, SC- Susan Gregory Merrell, 58, wife of Joe Merrell, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 25, 2020. Born March 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Bobby Eugene and Elaine Wilder Gregory. She was a graduate of USC Upstate and the California College of Respiratory Therapy. Susan worked as a respiratory therapist...
Amarilis E Gonzalez
Dec 21, 2020
Bastian, VA- Amarillis E. Gonzalez, 34, died Monday, December 21, 2020. Born May 2, 1986, she was a daughter of Haydee Ramos. Services were held Sunday, December 27th, 3:00PM at Fair Forest Church of God, officiated by Reverend John Petty. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairforest Church of God, 2662 Fairforest Clevedale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301.
Anne Calvert Thomas Irwin
Dec 18, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Anne Calvert Thomas Irwin, 89, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, after a ten year decline into dementia. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Anne graduated with a B.A. in studio art from Hollins College, and returned to her hometown to marry another Spartanburg native, Wallace R. Irwin. She was raised at Trinity Methodist Church; was an active member...
Dr. Michael Wayne Funderburk
Dec 17, 2020
Michael W. Funderburk, 66, died on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at his home in Spartanburg surrounded by his loving family. He is mourned by his wife, Jan; his son, Brent and wife, Elizabeth Fildes; his son, Grant and financée, Jennifer Matthews; his sister, Janet Derrick and husband, Paul; his brother in-law, Gary Stroud; his niece, Jessica Ervin and husband, Chip;...
Jo Lynne Glines
Dec 15, 2020
Jo Lynne Glines nee McDuell of Spartanburg, SC, entered this world on August 17th 1938 in Fullerton, California and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 15th 2020 in Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Mortimer McDuell and Frances Elizabeth Marshall; her stepmother, Frances Virginia Morris; and her husband, Robert Alden Glines, Jr. Jo is...
Robert Victor Page, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Robert Victor Page, Jr., 69, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born January 15, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Victor was the son of the late Robert Victor Page, Sr. and Bonnee Garrett Page. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Furman University, and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Victor was an attorney who practiced in...
Irvin Wayne Simmons
Dec 12, 2020
Irvin “Wayne” Simmons, 64, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. The husband of Tracey Harken Simmons, Wayne was born September 16, 1956, in Rutherfordton, NC to the late James Earl Simmons and the late Mary Lissie (Randolph) Simmons. A graduate of Crest High School, Wayne attended Isothermal Community College and...
Robert E Guy
Dec 12, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Robert E. Guy, 67, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born November 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles L. Guy, Sr. and Frances I. Dudley. Robert retired from Spartanburg Regional as an EMT and then from transportation. He was a volunteer firefighter for Arkwright Fire Department and Roebuck Fire Department. Robert had an...
Leah Coleman Hanna
Dec 11, 2020
Leah Coleman Hanna Spartanburg – Leah Coleman Hanna, wife of Dr. Charles B. Hanna, Jr., passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born on March 3, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, Leah was the daughter of Lt. Col. William W. Coleman and Ruth Roberts Coleman. She graduated from Winthrop College with a B.S. in Elementary Education and received her Masters at...
Vance Edward Jackson, Jr.
Dec 8, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Vance “Edward” Jackson, Jr., 33, husband of Logan Campbell Jackson, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of Angelita Dunbar Jackson and the late Vance Edward Jackson. Edward was a 2005 graduate of Spartanburg High School and closing pitcher and first baseman for the Vikings. He then graduated from...
John Thomas Falls, Jr.
Dec 7, 2020
John Tomas Falls, Jr., 67, otherwise known as Tom or Tommy Falls, passed through the gates of heaven on December 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was a man of honor, integrity and truth. A faithful husband, loving brother, loyal friend, caring uncle, and lover of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Tom was born in Columbia,...
Dr. Edward Reaver Cathcart
Dec 6, 2020
Dr. Edward Reaver Cathcart, “Doc,” 92, husband of Joan Stephan Cathcart, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 6, 2020. Dr. Cathcart was the senior partner and founder of the Woman’s Clinic in Spartanburg. He was originally from Anderson where he went to Boys High School. He went to Duke University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation from...
Charles Rickman Stepp
Dec 2, 2020
Roebuck, SC-Charles Rickman Stepp, age 61, married to Wendy Ann Stepp, was tragically killed in a car accident Wednesday evening, December 2, 2020 and now in the arms of Jesus. Born in Hendersonville, NC, on December 18, 1958, Rick was the son of the late Charles Rubin Stepp and Barbara Ann Story. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School...
James Clyde Elliott
Dec 1, 2020
James Clyde Elliott Spartanburg - James Clyde Elliott passed away early on December 1. Born December 1, 1932 to Clyde and Louise Elliott in Jackson, MS. At the age of seventeen, Jim lost his father. Attending college was an enormous challenge, but he managed to attend Milsaps College for one semester before being drafted into the Navy during the Korean...
Thomas Mitchell "Tony" Smith
Nov 30, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Mitchell Smith, 67, husband of Dorothy Utter Smith, died Monday, November 30, 2020. Tony was born April 15, 1953 in Pickens, SC. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Mitchell Franklin Smith (Melissa) of Holly Ridge, NC, Dustin Matthew Smith (Beth) of Chesnee, SC, and Matthew David Chipley of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Hailey,...