Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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,...
Ning Chanthalangsy
Nov 28, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Ning Chanthalangsy, 41, husband of Seng Wang Saetern Chanthalangsy, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 3, 1979, he was the son of Khay Chanthalangsy. Service will be held Wednesday, December 2nd, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.
Kenneth Lee Reppart
Nov 27, 2020
Kenneth Lee Reppart
Lancaster, SC - Kenneth Lee Reppart, 83, husband of Joyce Matthews Reppart, died Friday, November 27, 2020.
He was born on May 5, 1937 to the late Bud and SallyYounkins Reppart. Ken, a Vietnam Veteran, faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years.
In addition to his wife of 52 years,...
Claude Lee Culbreth
Nov 26, 2020
Claude Lee Culbreth Moore – Claude Lee Culbreth, 86, husband of Sue Grubb Culbreth, died Thursday, November 26, 2020. Claude was born on February 25, 1934, to the late Ralph and Eva Hawkins Culbreth. He was awarded a certificate and championship ring from District 6 as part of the 1953 District 6 Baseball SC State Championship Team. Claude was drafted...
Corrie Eleanor "Pete" Pettit Lancaster
Nov 25, 2020
Pauline – Corrie Eleanor “Pete” Pettit Lancaster, 96, passed away November 25, 2020, at Wesley Court Assisted Living, Boiling Springs, SC. The widow of Robert M. Lancaster Jr., the love of her life, was born May 2, 1924, to Spurgeon Silas and Grace Allen Pettit. She was the last surviving member of her siblings. A graduate of Pauline High School...
Paul Warner Dickson
Nov 25, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Paul Warner Dickson, 86, husband of Martha Jane Arthur Dickson, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at White Oak Estates. Born August 20, 1934 in Converse, SC, Paul was a son of the late Paul Hillard and Sarah Ezell Donald Dickson. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force, was a member of the Converse Masonic Lodge,...
Katie Ann Emmerth
Nov 24, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Katie Ann Emmerth, 48, daughter of Catherine J. and the late Stephen C. Emmerth, passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Katie was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was adopted by her parents in 1974. She was a dedicated volunteer in the Emergency Center at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. With a...
Deangelo Vondrae Simpson
Nov 24, 2020
Chesnee, SC- Deangelo Vondrae Simpson, 46, husband of Elizabeth Danielle Messick Simpson, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born September 7, 1974 in Easley, SC, he was a son of Henry Stewartt and Sheila Simpson Hudgens. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by brothers, Letrae Hudgens and Demarco Stewartt; his sister, Vita Wolfe; and several nieces and...
Trampis Arnell Bryant
Nov 22, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Trampis Arnell Bryant, 44, son of Rastus Bryant, Jr. and Stephanie Millwood Bryant, died Sunday, November 22, 2020. In addition to his parents, Trampis is survived by his sons, Andrew and Aidan Bryant; his sister, Julie Sellars and her husband, Tim, of Woodruff, SC, and their children, Xavier, Desirae, and Kadence Sellars. A memorial service will be held...

