Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Oun Ham
May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oun Ham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, and leaves behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, and unwavering love.
Born in Cambodia, Oun overcame immense hardship and poverty. Through strength and determination, she built...
Nancy Bingham Mandlove
May 11, 2025
Nancy Bingham Mandlove, 84, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Josephine Gaible Mandlove and William Walter Mandlove, Sr.
A brilliant and accomplished woman, Nancy’s passion was teaching. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Hanover College in Indiana, master’s degree from Emory University...
Deena DeMartino
May 11, 2025
Deena DeMartino passed away May 11, 2025, at the age of 76, in South Carolina, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Deena was born on November 23, 1948, in Connecticut. She married the love of her life, Rick Rivers II, on the 2nd of June 2001.
Deena is survived by her husband, Richard Rivers II, her...
Sue Frances Wise
May 11, 2025
Sue Frances Borland Wise, 94, wife of the late George Musick Wise, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025.
Born on January 20, 1931, in El Dorado, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas George and Christine Anderson Borland. Sue was a woman of deep faith and had been a resident of Spartanburg for the past 20 years. Prior...
Dr. Aletha Diane Brown
May 3, 2025
Dr. Aletha Diane Stokes Brown, 80, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 27, 1944, to the late David Spencer Stokes, Sr. and Aletha Fahrnease Bennett Stokes.
Diane graduated from Winnsboro High School where she was an Honor student, a cheerleader, and FFA Sweetheart. She graduated from Winthrop College where...
Robert Ladson Berry
May 3, 2025
Robert Ladson Berry, 73, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in Spartanburg. Born on January 23, 1952, growing up in Inman, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Horace Spartan and Sara Foster Berry. Ladson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life reflected his deep faith, gentle strength, and unwavering compassion for others.
Ladson...
Pamela Ann Laster
May 1, 2025
Pamela Ann Laster, 73, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born in Union, SC on November 16, 1951 to the late Benjamin Harold and Annie Ruth Johnson Fowler.
She graduated from Union High School and spent many dedicated years working at JCPenney before retiring. A longtime member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Pamela stayed committed...
Daniel Conrad Balose
Apr 28, 2025
Daniel Conrad Balose, 85, of Greer, SC passed away April 28, 2025.
Services for Mr. Balose will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local humane society.
Annie Ruth Bailey
Apr 27, 2025
Annie Ruth Bailey (Ruthie Poofie) age 86 of Roebuck, SC passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 27, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House, after declining in health for the past year or so.
She was born on July 1, 1938, to the late Whitner W. Watts and Nancy P. Watts of Pauline. Ruth lived at the home...
Patsy Burnett Foster
Apr 26, 2025
Patsy Burnett Foster, 69, of Moore, SC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 20, 1955 to the late David and Mary Pearson Burnett.
A graduate of Dorman High School (Class of 1973), Patsy was truly one of a kind. She was unapologetically herself, evoking strength and resilience in the hardest of...
Becky Haigler Hinson
Apr 26, 2025
Becky Jo Haigler Hinson of Inman passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday April 26th, 2025. She was born in NC to the late Vann and Eunice Carter Haigler on September 6th, 1943. A lifelong public school teacher, she retired from Spartanburg District 2 Schools.
Becky was predeceased by her husband, Folan Hinson. She leaves behind her beloved children, Holly Timmons...
George Lake Johnson, Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
George Lake Johnson Jr., 92, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Spartanburg General Hospital, he was the son of George Lake Johnson Sr. and Anna Frances Spinks Johnson.
Growing up in Spartanburg, he attended Pine Street Elementary School, Jenkins Junior High School, and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1951. As a young man he...
Sheila Culpepper Burnett
Apr 24, 2025
Sheila Shannon Culpepper Burnett 87, passed away on April 24th, 2025. She was born in Nash County, N.C. to the late Harvey Andrew Culpepper and Mable Parker Culpepper.
Sheila grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C and she graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1956. She was a member of the National Honors Society and held office and participated in...
Itzel Garcia-Trejo
Apr 22, 2025
Itzel Garcia-Trejo, 17, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on November 9, 2007 to her devoted parents, Faustino Garcia-Trejo and Irma Torquemada Trejo.
As a student at Dorman High School, Itzel nurtured dreams of becoming a chef.
Itzel is survived by her loving siblings, Axel Garcia-Trejo and Mayleen Rosas-Trejo. The bonds they shared were filled with love,...
Margaret Gossett Jackson
Apr 21, 2025
Margaret Gossett Jackson, 95, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Ollie Gossett of Pacolet, SC.
Margaret was the devoted, loving wife of Alfred F. “Don” Jackson for 77 years. She is also survived by her loving children, Donna Abernathy, Paula Trail, and Frank Jackson (Laverne); her cherished seven...
Mary Lee Cash
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Lee Cash, 89 of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 18th, surrounded by family. Born February 26, 1936, in Chesnee, SC, she was the daughter of Hattie and Ralph Dean.
Mary is survived by her sons, David (Jennifer) and Joe, (Linda), grandchildren, Tim Cash (Donna), and Christy Hawkins, brother Berry Dean, 7 great grandchildren, 1...
Gwendolyn Ruth Bunnell
Apr 18, 2025
Gwendolyn Ruth Bunnell, 76, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Born on August 6, 1948, at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, she was the youngest of four children to Frank “Burleigh” Ridlon and Elvina DeRoche Ridlon. Gwen lived a vibrant life filled with devotion to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whose presence brought her immense...
Julia Chitwood Lancaster
Apr 16, 2025
Julia Chitwood Lancaster, 81, of Walnut Grove, SC passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born in Polk County, NC on September 3, 1943 to the late Robert and Betty Edwards Chitwood.
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1961, Julia lived a life rooted in faith, creativity, and love. She was a faithful and active member of Walnut...
Franklin Duane Nelson
Apr 15, 2025
Franklin Duane Nelson, 82, of Spartanburg, SC passed away April 15, 2025.
Services will be private.
Brady Alexander Murphy
Apr 12, 2025
Brady Alexander Murphy, lovingly known as “Brady Bear”, of Roebuck, SC tragically passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 18. Brady was born February 5, 2007 in Spartanburg, SC to Bert Murphy and Mitzi Garrett.
Brady was a proud upcoming 2025 graduate of Dorman High School Cavaliers. He was part of the marching band where he played...
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