Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Jo Anne Robbins Martin
Oct 15, 2018
Moore, SC- Jo Anne "Mammy" Robbins Martin, 83, wife of the late Thurman Robert Martin, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Born June 8, 1935 in Inman, SC, Jo Anne was a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Crocker Robbins. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the Lord. Jo Anne is survived by...
Sean K McGuinn
Oct 9, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Sean K. McGuinn, 49, son of Gayle Swendson McGuinn and the late Dr. Terry McGuinn, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 following a lifelong courageous battle with Type I Juvenile Diabetes. He was born July 9, 1969 in Tampa, FL and lived in South Carolina since an early age. Sean was a cabinet maker, lifeguard, gourmet cook, nature conservationist,...
James A. Smith
Oct 5, 2018
James A. Smith Roebuck, SC- James Allen Smith, 71, husband of Dianne Lee Smith, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 18, 1946 in Greer, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Charles Smith and Edith Smith Haney. He was the owner of Joe Fincher’s Cabinet Shop and was a master...
Paulo Cesar Teixeira
Oct 4, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Paulo Cesar Teixeira, 47, husband of Valeria Farley, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born January 2, 1971 in Brazil to Antonio and Irany Luzia Teixeira. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
Eugene Lee Simmons
Oct 4, 2018
Eugene “Gene” L. Simmons Roebuck – Eugene “Gene” Lee Simmons, 85, husband of Lyda Pickett Simmons, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. Gene was born on May 6, 1933, to the late Theron and Lela Goley Simmons. He faithfully served his country in the US Marine Corp and retired after 20 years of service. Gene, a piddler, loved his girls and...
Shelly H. Pickel
Oct 2, 2018
Shelly H. Pickel Lyman, SC- Shelly Hazard Pickel, 55, wife of David Stephen Pickel, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born August 4, 1963 in Wisconsin, Shelly was a daughter of the late Byron Willard and June Lock Hazard. Shelly played piano, loved all things sweet, and loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. She was a gentle and genuine soul who...
Lisa S. Taylor
Oct 2, 2018
Lisa S. Taylor Spartanburg, SC- Lisa Gail Satterfield Taylor, 45, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born May 20, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC, Lisa was the daughter of Sandra Ballew and the late Donald Satterfield. In addition to her mother, Lisa is survived by her son, Jessie William Taylor, Jr.; her grandchildren, Hayden, Carson, and Jordan; and her former husband, Tracy...
Kenneth Taylor
Sep 30, 2018
Spartanburg, SC – K.E. Taylor, 80, husband of Judith Gowan, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 21, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, K.E. was the son of the late Wilbur Earl and Louise Shackleford Taylor. He attended Fairforest High School and worked for CSX Transportation for many years. In his spare time, K. E....
Sandra McDonald "Sandy" Evans
Sep 29, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Sandra Gail McDonald Evans, 68, wife of the late David L. Evans, died Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born July 8, 1950 in Ottawa, Canada, Sandy was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Mosley McDonald. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1968, was a member of The Eastern Star, and attended Golightly United...
James Paul Rush
Sep 27, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- The Reverend Dr. James Paul Rush, 81, husband of Elizabeth Pittman Rush, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 Born July 11, 1937 in Eupora, MS, James was the son of the late James Reese and Bernice Grice Rush. He attended divinity school in Dublin, Ireland, Duke University, and received his undergraduate degree from Millsaps College. For 41 years, James...
Vonita Claxton Steward
Sep 27, 2018
Vonita C. Steward Spartanburg, SC- Vonita Claxton Steward, 87, wife of Charles E. Steward, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born July 10, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas, Vonita was a daughter of the late Teddy Von and Willie Maple Ray Claxton. She worked for over 20 years with Harley Bag Company as a bag inspector. Vonita was of the Baptist...
Alvin A. McAbee
Sep 20, 2018
Alvin A. McAbee Roebuck – Alvin A. McAbee, 87, husband of the late Paula Jean Miller McAbee, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was born on May 10, 1931, to the late Wilford A. and Annie Faye Strange McAbee. Alvin honorably served his country in the US Air Force, he was a graduate of Cecil’s Business College and Co-founder of...
Mary Beth Mireur Lofton
Sep 19, 2018
Mary Beth M. Lofton Spartanburg, SC - Mary Beth Mireur Lofton, 74, wife of Paul S. Lofton, Jr., died Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Josephine Davis Mireur. Mary Beth graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1966 and in 1970, she obtained her masters from...
Edward Eugene Snow
Sep 17, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Edward Eugene Snow, 68, husband of the late Deborah Satterfield Snow, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. Born October 14, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Edward was a son of the late Charles Edward and Marjorie Brown Snow. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who found great value and beauty in the outdoors. He is survived...
Carolyn Cooley Philbee
Sep 16, 2018
Carolyn C. Philbee Spartanburg, SC- Carolyn Cooley Philbee, 76, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born November 30, 1941 in Anderson County, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Walter Tilman and Nezy Bannister Cooley. She was a talented and passionate seamstress and quilter. Carolyn will always be remembered as a loving Mama and Mema. She is...
Ronnie Lee Brown, II
Sep 15, 2018
Duncan, SC- Ronnie Lee Brown, II, 46, Intrepid Jedi Master, left this world on Saturday, September 15, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. He fought bravely against a swift and horrible cancer. Ronnie was the husband of Bonnie Brown. Born May 27, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was the son of Janet Godfrey and the late Ronnie Lee Brown....
Caroline G Weidler
Sep 15, 2018
Inman, SC- Caroline G. Weidler, 81, entered eternal rest after the gracious care of the angels at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, on Saturday, September 15, 2018, surrounded by her children. Born December 8, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Fey. Caroline will be lovingly remembered by all for her devotion to her...
Maureen Clark Lannamann
Sep 12, 2018
Moore, SC- Maureen Clark Lannamann, 57, of 111 Blairfield Ct, passed into the arms of her savior on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Maureen was born on September 26, 1960 in New York to Francis Thomas and Rosemary Loretta Clark. She was born into a unique family, having 4 hearing children and 4 deaf. Maureen...
Harriet Byrd Hogle
Sep 12, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Harriet June Byrd Hogle, 73, wife of the late Robert “Duke” Hogle, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born June 14, 1945 in Alton, IL, Harriet was a daughter of the late Arlie R. and Mary Metcalf Byrd. She is survived by her sons, Rob Hogle of Granite City, IL and Chris Hogle (Christina) of...
Johnnie Robert Horsley
Sep 10, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Johnnie Robert Horsley, 69, died Monday, September 10, 2018. Born July 21, 1949 in Aberdeen, MD, Johnnie was a son of the late William C. Horsley and Anna Stadler Sambs. He honorably served his country and retired from the US Army. Johnnie was a selfless man, who loved children, and was an avid collector of comic books. Johnnie...