Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Howard "Buddy" Gaston Nance
Mar 17, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Howard Gaston Nance, 73, husband of the late Mariguy Roberts Nance, died Sunday, March 17, 2019. Born August 9, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, Buddy was the son of the late Mary Jean Atkinson. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 63, where he played basketball and football. Buddy honorably served his country in the US...
Paula Main Lathan
Mar 14, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Paula Main Lathan, 71, wife of Stephen Wise Lathan, died Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born October 29, 1947 in Salem, VA, she was the daughter of the late A. Paul and Jeri Moore Main of Greensboro, NC. Paula loved sewing, gardening, horses, and animals, but most of all, her grandchildren. She had a sweet, nurturing spirit that was...
Kathleen Caldwell Hall
Mar 14, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Kathleen Caldwell Hall, born May 27, 1929, to the late James L. and Vidie S. Caldwell, died March 14, 2019 and was the last surviving child of their marriage. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg for over 60 years, where she served in various capacities. She also served the Spartanburg community in various organizations,...
Earline Hoppes Smith
Mar 14, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Earline Hoppes Smith, 87, wife of the late Carroll Thomas Smith, died Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born April 27, 1931 in the Beaumont Community, Earline was a daughter of the late Nevins and Ellen Sherbert Hoppes. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1950, and served as the church secretary at Cedar Spring Baptist Church...
Charles Garrett Vise
Mar 14, 2019
Roebuck, SC- Charles Garrett Vise, 87, husband of Marie Sprouse Vise, died Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born September 27, 1931, Charles was a son of the late Jessie Palmer and Gussie Garrett Vise and the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School and employed with Kohler for 39 years. Charles loved to...
Arthur Charles Allen
Mar 13, 2019
Moore – Arthur Charles Allen, Jr., 96, husband of Shirley Ridgeway Allen, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Arthur, known as Art throughout his work career, was called Chuck by his family. He was born on September 17, 1922 to the late Arthur Charles Allen, Sr. and Jessie Lee Smith Allen. He graduated Georgia Tech with an Industrial Engineering degree and...
Barbara Mitchell Brock
Mar 9, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Barbara Jane Mitchell Brock, 87, wife of James Lee “Jimmy” Brock, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 after a brief illness. Born August 1, 1931 in Knoxville, TN, Barbara was the daughter of the late B. T. and Lillian Meador Mitchell. She was a gracious southern lady who made everyone feel at home. Barbara was an amazing...
Sally Davidson Foster
Mar 5, 2019
Sally Davidson Foster, 80, of Spartanburg died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Philip Francis Foster. Sally was born November 30, 1938, in Easley and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Sara Robinson Davidson. She graduated from Brenau Academy in 1955 as valedictorian and from Duke University in 1958...
Michael Paul Ravan
Mar 2, 2019
Inman, SC- Michael Paul Ravan, 71, husband of Patsy Maxwell Ravan, died Saturday, March 02, 2019. Born December 11, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, Mike was a son of the late Paul Ravan and Virginia Bryant Ravan Redden. He honorably served his country in the US Navy and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Mike was a CPA...
Charles Jackson
Feb 24, 2019
Moore, SC- Charles Jackson, 76, husband of Ann Beason Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. Born January 9, 1943 in Cross Anchor, SC, he was the son of the late Eugene and Annie Ruth Lawson Jackson. Charles honorably served his country in the US Airforce and was a former deputy with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s...
Lynn Stewart Mullis
Feb 21, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- M. Lynn Stewart Mullis, 64, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home. Born February 24, 1954 in Charlotte, NC, Lynn was a daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Hilda Faye Fisher Stewart. Lynn graduated from Harry P Harding High School in 1972 and went on to make a career in Fashion Retail Management before joining...
Virginia Inez "Dootsie" Grizzle
Feb 20, 2019
Virginia Inez “Dootsie” Grizzle Woodruff, SC- Virginia Inez Grizzle, 97, wife of the late Joe Robert Grizzle, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Woodruff Manor. Born March 20, 1921 in Moore, SC, Inez was a daughter of the late William and Lillie Mae Gregory. She was a very kind person who loved her church. Inez enjoyed singing, cooking, and gardening....
James Clower Wright
Feb 19, 2019
SPARTANBURG SC James C. Wright “Jim,” 84, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Jim was the youngest son of the late Ella Mae Young Wright and Robert Douglas Wright, Jim grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where his widowed mother was his strongest influence. He studied architecture at the University of Arkansas, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and...
Patricia Ann "Patsy" Garrett
Feb 19, 2019
Patricia Ann “Patsy” Garrett Spartanburg – Patricia Ann “Patsy” Garrett, 60, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Patsy was born on April 23, 1958 to Epifania Carmana Garrett and the late William “Dub” Garrett. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Pruitt (Leroy) of Spartanburg; three brothers, William Garrett, Jr. (Tammy) of Spartanburg, Ronnie Garrett of Spartanburg, and Bernard Garrett (Jennifer)...
Lester Dean Thomas
Feb 17, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Lester Dean Thomas, 87, husband of the late Edna Lee Thomas, died Sunday, February 17, 2019. Born September 27, 1931 in Lake Toxaway, NC, Dean was a son of the late Lester Julius and Amy Dean Thomas. He honorably served his country in the US Navy and worked for Draper North American Rockwell as a Foundry Foreman. Dean...
Robert W Gettys
Feb 14, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Robert W. Gettys, 89, husband of Doris Martin Gettys, died Thursday, February 14, 2019. Robert, better known as Bob or Bobbob by his grandchildren, was a family man. Born in Polkville, NC, he later served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Lenoir Rhyne and his Master’s degree in...
Linda Baker Nodine
Feb 14, 2019
Cross Hill, SC- Linda Baker Nodine, 68, wife of Walter Burton Nodine, Jr., passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Born July 19, 1950 in Bartow, FL, Linda was a daughter of the late William Jackson and Juanita Davis Baker. In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Bell (Lee) of Roebuck, SC, Melissa Horton (Buckie)...
Alexander Boltniew
Feb 13, 2019
Alexander Boltniew Spartanburg - Alexander Boltniew, 89, died February 13, 2019. The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Morningside Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow immediately at 1:00 PM. Dunbar Funeral Home& Crematory
Emma Lee Pruitt Seay
Feb 11, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Emma Lee Pruitt Seay, 90, wife of the late Judson Noah Seay, Jr., died Monday, February 11, 2019. Born December 22, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Emma was a daughter of the late Dewey Boyce and Mildred Rogers Pruitt. She was a graduate of Duncan High School, class of 1947, and retired from Springs Plant of Lyman after 29...
Ethan Frank Rubenzer
Feb 10, 2019
A life so beautifully lived will be beautifully celebrated Boiling Springs, SC- Ethan Frank Rubenzer, 11, son of Trevor and Patti Gordon Rubenzer, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Ethan was born on a very cold day (-22°), February 15, 2007, in West Allis, WI. He enjoyed Boy Scouts, fishing, camping, playing video games, Dungeons and Dragons, and sharing...