Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Macaria "Carrie" Vinluan Bandigas
Sep 7, 2019
Boiling Springs, SC- Macaria “Carrie” Vinluan Bandigas, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with lung cancer. Carrie was born on April 8, 1951 in Canan, Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines. She graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Carrie was a...
Eddie Howard Smith
Sep 4, 2019
Roebuck, SC- Eddie Howard Smith, 67, died September 4, 2019. Born December 18, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Eddie was a son of the late Albert Edward Smith, Jr. and Carolyn Greene Smith. He was a graduate of Dorman High School and retired from CSX Transportation Company as a Railroad Conductor. Eddie is survived by his daughters, Michelle Smith and Dana...
Nell Chumley Wilber
Sep 3, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Nell McHugh Chumley Wilber, 103, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born May 4, 1916 in Greer, SC, Nell was a daughter of the late Thomas Weston and Maude Smith McHugh. She was a talented seamstress, employed with Belk, and an avid gardener. Nell was a member of River Hills Baptist Church. Nell was the last surviving member of...
Roy Calvin Irby II
Sep 3, 2019
Roy Calvin Irby II Spartanburg – Roy Calvin Irby II, 58, passed Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Roy Calvin Irby II was born on June 13, 1961, to the late Roy and Sue Irby. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Southern Wesleyan College (BS), and Webster University (MBA). Roy was employed at Waco Corporation. He loved fishing, golfing, and...
Glen Perkins, Sr.
Aug 26, 2019
Glen Calvert Perkins, Sr. Pauline - Glen Calvert Perkins, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at Noon in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/pzrw5m-perkins-family or Glen Perkins Funeral...
Myra Dean Sosbee
Aug 24, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Myra Dean Wright Sosbee, 85, died Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born November 20, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Forest Lee Wright and Genevieve Crowder Wright Ellison. She was a receptionist with Spartanburg General and Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Myra is survived by her son, Brent Sosbee and his wife, Paula, of Spartanburg,...
Brenda Mason Littlejohn
Aug 24, 2019
Brenda Mason Littlejohn Roebuck – Brenda Mason Littlejohn, 72, wife of Darva L. Littlejohn, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Brenda was born on October 11, 1946 to the late Gilford and Lois Lancaster Mason. In addition to her husband of 55 years, she is survived by her son, Darvie Littlejohn (Christy) of Gaffney; daughter, Darla Justice (Ricky) of Roebuck;...
Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr.
Aug 20, 2019
Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr. Roebuck – Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr., 91, husband of Sara Elizabeth Waters Wilder, gained his heavenly wings Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Ned was born on July 23, 1928, to the late Carl Thomas and Goldie Reynolds Wilder. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ned loved cutting his grass and was active in Southern Gospel...
Dr. Jack McQueen Graham
Aug 20, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Dr. Jack McQueen Graham, 90, husband of Peggy King Graham, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born in Whiteville, NC, “Papa” attended college at the Citadel, then medical school at MUSC. He joined the US Air Force and was awarded a Berry Plan, which allowed him to defer his military obligation until after his residency. He completed his residency...
Ellen Smith Houchins
Aug 13, 2019
Wellford, SC- Ellen Frances Smith Houchins, 83, wife of Clayton Leon Houchins, Sr., passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born August 1, 1936 in Lester, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late George Clayton and Juanita Mae Shumate Smith. Ellen was employed with Raleigh County schools in West Virginia, teaching children to read...
Jane F. Dunn Rioux
Aug 13, 2019
Jane F. Dunn Rioux Boiling Springs, SC- Jane Frances Dunn Rioux, 87, wife of the late Richard E. Rioux, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born August 17, 1931 in Boston, MA, Jane was a daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary Welsh Dunn. She was an active member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church and a former member...
Ernest J. "Ernie" Gosselin, Jr.
Aug 11, 2019
Ernest J. “Ernie” Gosselin Arcadia, SC- Ernest Joseph Gosselin, Jr., 82, husband of Lois Marlene Sweitzer Gosselin, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home. Born December 5, 1936, in Norwich, CT, Ernie was the son of the late Ernest Joseph Gosselin, Sr. and Mary Dion Gosselin. In addition to his wife, Ernie is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Chip),...
Joan Tanner Garster
Aug 7, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Joan Tanner Garster, 86, wife of the late Robert Garster, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born July 10, 1933 in Walhalla, SC, Joan was the daughter of the late Claude and Lois Sanders Hunnicutt. She is survived by her son, William Tracy Tanner and his wife, Vivian, of Moore, SC; three grandchildren, John, Brooke, and Mitchell;...
Juanita Thomas Casey
Aug 6, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Juanita Thomas Casey, 87, wife of the late John Earl Casey, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Born February 4, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Elliott and Julia Moore Thomas. Juanita was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She was a member of Southport Baptist Church and a previous member of Arkwright Baptist...
James Donald Conner
Aug 6, 2019
Moore, SC- James Donald Conner, Sr., husband of Hilda White Conner, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Born July 19, 1938 in Rutherfordton, NC, Don was a son of the late S.J. and Esther Hodge Conner. Don found his niche in the education system. He was a teacher and Principal in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system for 12 years, the Principal at...
James Larry Alverson
Aug 5, 2019
James Larry Alverson Woodruff, SC- James Larry Alverson, 75, husband of Emma May Collins Alverson, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born November 5, 1943 in Spartanburg, SC, Larry was the son of the late Zarah Dean and Mary Juanita Morrow Alverson. He was employed with WSPA for 30 years and retired as manager of...
Clarke Smart Brannon
Aug 4, 2019
SPARTANBURG, SC - Clarke Smart Brannon, 65, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, August 4, 2019. Born July 10, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Seaman Smart and Clarke Lowndes Smart. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Robert “Bob” A. Brannon; children, Hannah Brannon Bodie (Jason) of Mount Pleasant, SC, and Bladen A. Brannon...
Randall Robert Romberger
Aug 4, 2019
Randall Robert Romberger passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on August 4, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania in 1954, he was the son of Gloria and the late Robert (Bob) Romberger. Randy received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania and his Master of Education from the University...
Ronnie Lee Motts
Aug 1, 2019
Boiling Springs, SC- Ronnie Lee Motts, 76, husband of Arliss Smith Motts, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home. Born November 13, 1942 in Pacolet, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Adam and Ollie Mae Motts. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Billy Motts (Debra), Lee Ann Leonard (Eddie), and Dedria Mitchell...
Kenneth R. Kreutzer, Jr.
Jul 31, 2019
Kenneth R. Kreutzer, Jr. Moore – Ken was called home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, to the big firehouse in the sky. Ken is survived by his wife, Marilyn Koenig Kreutzer; daughter, Melissa Kreutzer-Arnold and her husband Michael; son, Scott Kreutzer; two fur babies; four grandchildren; seven grand fur babies and one great-grandchild. Ken was a US Navy veteran, serving...