Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Dr. Robert Malcourt Watson, Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Robert Malcourt Watson, Jr., age 89, died on November 26 at his home in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Robert Malcourt Watson and Cecile Chewning Watson. Dr. Watson was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Virginia “Ginger” Shaver Watson. He is survived by daughters, Wende (Riley) Sweat...
Katherine "Katie" Elizabeth Painter Crawford
Nov 23, 2023
Katherine "Katie" Elizabeth Painter Crawford, 46, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Bon Secours Community Hospice House in Bon Aire, Virginia after a courageous 26-month battle with glioblastoma multiforme. She was born on October 12, 1977, in Spartanburg, SC to Max Clarence and Angie Barker Painter. Her formative years were filled with ballet, piano lessons, and summer swim teams,...
Barbara Burrell Edwards
Nov 23, 2023
Spartanburg, SC - Barbara Burrell Edwards,78, wife of the late Samuel Wayne Edwards, passed away on November 23rd, 2023. Born on October 14th, 1945 in Tryon, N.C., she was a daughter of the late L.A. and Grace Plumley Burrell. Barbara was a devoted grandmother who cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She was also passionate business owner. She loved her...
David "Pudge" Lankford
Nov 21, 2023
David “Pudge” Lankford, 70, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at home. Born December 19, 1952, he was a son of the late Hubert Parker and Juanita Wall Lankford. A graduate of Dorman High School, David earned a bachelor’s degree from Wofford College. David retired after many years of service with the City of Spartanburg....
Ronald D. Burnette
Nov 21, 2023
Spartanburg, SC – Ronald D. Burnette, 89, passed away on November 21st, 2023. Ronn was born on September 25th, 1934, in Greer, SC. He was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. Alma Cabaniss, from the age of three years old. He graduated from Greer High School, earning Nine Varsity Letters in sports. He then went on to attend Wofford College on...
Sherry Diane Pettit
Nov 20, 2023
It is with a mournful heart that we share Sherry Diane Pettit of Pauline, SC passed away. Her immaculate strength left us on Monday, November 20, 2023, after an extended series of health issues. Her transition to rest was peaceful. Sherry is survived by her stalwart husband of 42 years, Michael “Pete” Pettit; her devoted children, Kaylon and Donald; and...
Katharine Richards Bates
Nov 19, 2023
Katharine "Kathy" Richards Bates, 75, of Spartanburg passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born August 16, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Richards. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Victor Bates, III (Vic) until his passing in 2015. A graduate of T. C. Williams High School and Queens...
Elouise Brown Faulkner
Nov 18, 2023
Spartanburg, SC - Elouise Brown Faulkner, age 81, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on April 4, 1942, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Hershal Brown and Marion Alexander Brown. Elouise was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her thoughtfulness and loving nature. She always went above and beyond...
Richard Dennis Smith
Nov 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Richard Dennis Smith Richard Dennis Smith, born on September 30, 1943, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2023. His parents, Raymond Guy Smith and Adele Virginia Banks Smith, preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his wife, Rita Smith, and their children, Amy (Matt) Ryan and Ben (Liz) Smith, and grandchildren, Nora and Hank Smith....
Sara Kent Caldwell
Nov 16, 2023
Sara Kent Caldwell, 96 years old, of Fairforest, SC, passed away after a long illness on November 16, 2023. She was born in Union, SC on February 12, 1927. She is survived by her daughters Dianne Lawson and Debbie Berajeklian, her son-in-law Ara Berajeklian, granddaughters Sherrie Brooker and Michelle McAbee, grandson Joel Sawyer, sister Rachel Kent Brady and many nieces,...
Lalage K. Oates Warrington
Nov 15, 2023
Lalage Katherine Oates Warrington, an accomplished sculptor and teacher of the arts, died November 15th, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolinas in Landrum, SC. An independent and wise woman with a tremendously caring spirit and sharp wit, Lalage had a lifelong love of the arts and an enduring sense of fun. She was persistently optimistic, found humor in the mundane,...
Frances Gilreath Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Spartanburg - Frances Gilreath Brown of Boiling Springs, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was born November 13, 1939 in Spartanburg to the late Clyde and Louise Gilreath. Fran was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where she volunteered and worked for over 28 years. She was a member of many church...
Rosa Lee Watson
Nov 12, 2023
Rosa Lee Watson, 79, of Gaffney, SC passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born on January 18, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wright and Miranda Caegle Fuller and the beloved wife of the late Creighton Joel Watson. A talented gardener, Rosa loved to spend time outside, especially caring for her rose bushes. She also enjoyed...
Clyde Mahlon Bailey
Nov 12, 2023
Spartanburg, SC – Clyde Mahlon Bailey, 89, passed away on November 12th, 2023. Mahlon was born on April 4th, 1934, in Anderson, S.C., to the late Thomas and Jessie Maret Bailey. A proud alumnus of Greenwood High School, where he enjoyed playing football. He furthered his education at Lander University and went on to serve in the Navy, demonstrating his...
Susan Cohen Jacobs
Nov 9, 2023
Susan Cohen Jacobs, 86 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2023. She is survived by Henry D. Jacobs, Jr, her husband of 66 years and her six children - Brett, (Wife - Daniela Moura), Shawn, Clay, Laurie, Douglas, and Seth; Her five grandchildren - Dakota Dunbar (Husband-Bruce), Gunnar Cash (Wife-Emily), Sydney Jacobs, Alex Simpson (Husband-Kris),...
Winnifred Whiteman
Nov 8, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Winnifred Whiteman, 98, passed away on November 8th, 2023.
Mary Ellen Neely
Nov 8, 2023
Mary Ellen Neely, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 8, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born on April 25, 1938 to Ralph and Alma (Deal) Myers in Spartanburg, SC. Mary Ellen lived her entire life in Spartanburg. Mary Ellen graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended and graduated from Limestone College. Later, she received a master's...
Doris Allena Jetté Costa
Nov 8, 2023
Doris Allena Jetté Costa passed away peacefully November 8, 2023, with two of her daughters present. She was born Christmas Eve, 1931, in Attleboro, Massachusetts and was the second daughter of the late Doris Allena Knowles Jetté and the late Raymond A Jetté. Doris was first formally educated by French Catholic nuns at the Saint Mary Sacred Heart School in...
Kacey Leigh Watson
Nov 7, 2023
Kacey Leigh Watson, 48, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on November 7, 2023. Born February 25, 1975 in Spartanburg, she was the beloved daughter of Karen M. Martin and the late Ray A. Martin, and cherished wife of Jason Watson. Kacey was kind, loving, friendly to all, funny, witty, brilliant, beautiful, creative, and very unique. She was loved by many,...
Reneé Huston McCredie
Nov 7, 2023
Reneé Huston McCredie, 88, wife of the late James Lee “Jimmy” McCredie, died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born June 21, 1935 in Chicago, IL, she was the only child of the late Everette Glenn and Ceclia Davin Huston. After her family moved to Columbia, SC Reneé enrolled in and graduated from Dreher High...
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