Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
James Michael McLain
Nov 29, 2018
James "Jimmy" McLain, 65 of Spartanburg SC passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Arthur M. McLain, Jr and Opal Jo Hadden McLain. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Frances Hadden McLain; and son, JJ Hammock. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived...
Eva Patterson Lowe
Nov 26, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Eva Patterson Lowe, 99, wife of the late Wesley E. Lowe, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born July 5, 1919 in Campobello, SC, Eva was the daughter of the late William and Ollie Kirby Patterson. She was a Charter member of St. James United Methodist Church. Eva is survived by her sons,...
Velvet Ann Anderson
Nov 23, 2018
Gaffney, SC- Velvet Ann Anderson, 56, wife of Charlie Sparks, died suddenly on Friday, November 23, 2018. Born December 20, 1961 in Spartanburg, SC, Velvet was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Sylvia Moss Anderson. She was a lover of the outdoors and could be found in her garden, tending her horses, or enjoying the company of her...
David Neil McDowell
Nov 22, 2018
Whitestone, SC- David Neil McDowell, 79, died Thursday, November 22, 2018.Born September 30, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, David was a son of the late Ralph Edward McDowell and Norma Jiuiden McDowell.Funeral arrangements will be made in Orange, Virginia.
Evelyn Morrell Brock
Nov 22, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Evelyn Morrell Brock, 86, wife of the late Earl “Bud” Brock, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Born August 15, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Jessie James and Violet Johnson Morrell. She was formerly employed with Spartan Mills for 25 years and then worked alongside her...
Giles Floyd Lewis
Nov 19, 2018
Spartanburg, SC – The Reverend Giles Floyd, Lewis, Jr., 91, died at his home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Born September 22, 1927 in Orlando, Florida, he was the son of Giles Floyd Lewis and Florence Baldwin Lewis. Giles graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in 1945. Following graduation from Clemson University in 1949 he worked for Judson Mills in Greenville. ...
Judith Bobo Hughes
Nov 17, 2018
West Columbia, SC- Judith Bobo Hughes, 73, widow of Ronald Keith Hughes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17. Born March 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Rachel Bobo. Judy graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1963, and earned her teaching degree attending Limestone and Spartanburg Methodist Colleges. As an educator she touched the lives...
Dr. Warren C. Lovett
Nov 16, 2018
Dr. Warren C. Lovett Spartanburg - Warren C. Lovett, MD, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, November 16, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Lovett was born September 24th, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana the second son of Henry Clay and Lise Chaney Lovett. He was preceded in death by his older brother Clifford and is survived by his...
Benjamin Sims Willard
Nov 15, 2018
Benjamin S. Willard Spartanburg - On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Benjamin Sims Willard, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 75. Ben was born on August 5, 1943 in Denton, TX to William G. Willard, Jr. and Isabel Brewster Sims Willard. He graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1961 received a BA degree from the...
William C. (Bill) Taylor, Jr.
Nov 2, 2018
William (Bill) Taylor, Jr. Spartanburg – William Carter (Bill) Taylor, Jr., 72, beloved husband of Suzy Goodson Taylor, died Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born on October 15, 1946 to the late William Carter Taylor, Sr. and Elizabeth Clarke Taylor. Bill, a beloved husband and father, faithfully served his country in the US Army, was a graduate of Wofford...
Khambaa Sangaasree
Nov 2, 2018
Khambaa Sangaasree Spartanburg – Khambaa Sangaasree, wife of the late Udom Sangaasree, died Friday, November 2, 2018. Born in Laos on January 10, 1942, She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by nine children, Sommay Souvannaseng, Bunlam, Bunlai, Khankeo, Waewdao, Wongdeun, Allen, Sunghhom and Khankham Sangaasree. Khambaa was blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service...
Franklin David Corbin
Oct 31, 2018
Cherokee Springs, SC- Franklin David Corbin, 79, husband of Elizabeth Chaffin Corbin, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 5, 1939 in Woodruff, SC, David was a son of the late Guy H. and Jennie Mae Foster Corbin. He was a native of the Cherokee Springs community and a graduate of Boiling Springs High...
George E. "Buck" McIntyre
Oct 30, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- George McIntyre, 91, husband of the late Emily Riddle McIntyre, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born October 29, 1927 in Arcadia, SC, Buck was a son of the late George “Rass” and Clara Love McIntyre. He attended district 6 schools and honorably served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Buck was employed with Beverage Air from...
Robert W Gossett
Oct 28, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Robert W. Gossett, 96, husband of the late Ruth Bulman Gossett, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born November 21, 1921 in Spartanburg, SC, Robert was a son of the late Robert W. and Grace Staggs Gossett. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Cecil’s College of Business. Robert honorably served...
Winfred Earl Corn, Jr.
Oct 24, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Ending this life’s journey and starting his everlasting life, Winfred Earl Corn, Jr., left this world on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He has joined his parents, Winfred Sr. and Gary Corn; and his brother, Larry Corn, in God’s heavenly home. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Ann Harrison Corn, and loved her until the day he died....
Madia Ruby West
Oct 22, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Madia Ruby West, 80, wife of the late Barney L. West, died Monday, October 22, 2018. Born June 27, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Ruby was a daughter of the late William and Bessie Garrett West. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruby was a member of the Moore Church of Christ. Ruby is survived by her...
Betty Jean Bolin Huddleston
Oct 21, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Betty Jean Bolin Huddleston, 70, wife of the late Jimmy Huddleston, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born September 12, 1948 in Shelby, NC, Betty was a daughter of the late Ben and Edna Morrison Bolin. Betty attended the Church of God. She is survived by her sons, Eddie and Joey Netherton; her daughter, April Arrowood; six grandchildren; four...
Norma Jean Smith Powers
Oct 21, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Norma Jean Smith Powers, 85, wife of the late William Burton Powers, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born May 23, 1933 in Converse, SC, Norma was a daughter of the late Troy Richard Smith, Sr. and Edna Inez Mayton Smith. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1951, where she played on the Allstar Basketball...
Clyde H. "Shikey" Messer
Oct 18, 2018
Clyde H. “Shikey” Messer Pauline – Clyde Hayward “Shikey” Messer, 71, husband of Mable Murphy Messer, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Shikey was born on December 12, 1946 to the late William Clyde and Juanita Powers Messer. He faithfully served his country in the US Army, was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, Shikey is...
Frank D Moore
Oct 17, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Frank Duren Moore 91, passed away Wednesday October 17 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1926 to the late William Bryson and Nellie Easler Moore. Frank was reared in the Walnut Grove/Stone Station communities. He attended Roebuck High School and Spartanburg Technical College. Frank was drafted at 18 and...