Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Erin Nelson Sacra
Sep 9, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Erin Elizabeth Nelson Sacra, 36, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, after six long years of fighting her battle against primary brain cancer. Born December 15, 1981, she was the daughter of Pamela Robinson Michaels, her mother, and Dan Nelson, her biological father. Erin graduated with honors from Boiling Springs High School in 2000 and Suma Cum Laude from...
Dorothy Jefferies Hutto
Sep 8, 2018
Dorothy Jefferies Hutto Spartanburg – Dorothy Allene Jefferies Hutto, 81, wife of the late D.M. Hutto, Jr., died Saturday September 8, 2018. She was born on December 25, 1936 to the late J. Eb and Allene Garner Jefferies. Dot was a 1958 graduate of Limestone College and after a 30-year teaching career, retired from Inman Elementary School. Affectionately called Nana...
John Grier Hudson, Jr.
Sep 7, 2018
Clinton, SC- John Grier Hudson, Jr. passed away in the early hours of the morning on September 7, 2018. He was born in 1929 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and spent his final two days at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grier Hudson, Sr.; first wife, Nancy Watts...
James Andrew Jolly
Sep 4, 2018
Spartanburg – James Andrew Jolly, 41, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife Tabatha Blanchard; parents, James and Paula Jolly; sisters, Amy Jolly, Amanda Jolly; nieces, Chastan, Bella and Hope. He was the grandson of Pat Zimmerman and the late John Zimmerman, and the late Mike and Peggy Jolly. He is also survived by uncles; Robin,...
Patricia Gail Smith Smith
Sep 2, 2018
Moore, SC- Patricia Gail Smith Smith, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at her home. Born October 19, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edna and Troy Richard Smith. Patricia was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 9539 and Past Vice President of the Spartanburg County Federation of Republican Women. Pat is...
Sandra Walker Johnson
Sep 2, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Sandra Walker Foutz Johnson, 77, formerly of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 peacefully with her loved ones. Born July 1, 1941 in Center, Texas, Sandra was a daughter of the late Wiley Ford and Erycle Jarry Walker. She is survived by her loving husband, William F. (Bill) Johnson; three children, David L. Foutz, Jr., Mark...
Vickie D. Millwood
Sep 2, 2018
Vickie D. Millwood Spartanburg Vickie Meadows Millwood, age 70, wife of Dean Millwood of 52 years, died at home on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Vickie was born on January 31, 1948, the daughter of Paul and Annie Bell Quinn Meadows. She was a member of Southport Church. Vickie was a previous member of Arkwright Baptist Church. She was a loving...
Edna Lee Thomas
Aug 30, 2018
Edna L. Thomas Spartanburg Edna Lee Thomas, 85, wife of Dean Thomas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Edna was born on June 2, 1933, a daughter of Charlie and Maude Taylor Lee. She retired from Spartanburg School District 6 as a Food Service Manager. Edna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Carla Hatchette Varner
Aug 30, 2018
Carla H. Varner Spartanburg – Carla Hatchette Varner, 34, wife of the Jason Varner, died Thursday, August 30, 2018. Carla was born on August 28, 1984 to David D. Hatchette and the late Louise Gibbs Hatchette. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, she was a Broome High School graduate, class of 2002, Spartanburg Community College Graduate, class of 2006, and a...
Keith "Abby" Abernathy
Aug 29, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Keith Abernathy, 64, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born June 12, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Keith was the son of the late J. C. and Hilda Pettit Abernathy. He was an employee of Colonial Oil and Lubricant Services. Keith is survived by his son, Brian Keith Abernathy (Martha); his daughter, Keisha Abernathy; his step daughters, Danielle and Nicole...
Gilbert Edward Parker
Aug 28, 2018
Gilbert Edward Parker Spartanburg – Gilbert Edward Parker, 82, husband of Nita Arnold Parker, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He was born on April 17, 1936, to the late William Freeman and Dorothy Bradham Parker. He was a graduate of Edmunds High School in Sumter and graduated from Clemson University in 1961. Gilbert served the Spartanburg community in architecture for...
Mark Steven Henley
Aug 16, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Mark Steven Henley, 64, a Vietnam veteran, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born January 14, 1954 in Concord, NC, he was the son of Joanna Overcash Henley Billingsley and the late William James Henley. In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his sister, Charlotte Henley Babb and her daughter, Rachel White; additional...
Michael Dewayne Burnett
Aug 9, 2018
Michael D. Burnett Roebuck - Michael Dewayne Burnett, age 54, of Roebuck, SC passed away August 9, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional. Michael was born January 29, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of Billy Burnett of Inman, SC and the late Gerri Bordenkircher of Mayo, SC. Michael is survived by his wife, Melanie Going Burnett of the home;...
Richard Douglas Avakian
Aug 8, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Richard Douglas Avakian, 76, husband of Mary L. Smith Avakian, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Born March 27, 1942 in Arlington, MA, he was a son of the late Ara and Marguirite C. Avakian. Richard received his Doctorate from Harvard and was an exceptional musician. He wrote music, traveled Europe playing the classical piano, and was a photographer...
Kenneth Floyd Fuller, Sr.
Aug 4, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Kenneth Floyd Fuller, Sr., 76, died on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Born August 15, 1941 in Buffalo, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Wright and Miranda Cagle Fuller. Kenneth was a rancher at Harrison Farms and retired from Siemens Electrical after 40 years of service. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Fuller, Jr. of...
Kimberly Burnette "Kim" Craig
Jul 30, 2018
Spartanburg, SC – Kimberly Burnette Craig, 56, died after a brief illness on Monday, July 30, 2018. Born April 3, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Kim was the daughter of Ronald D. and Susan Turner Burnette. She attended Spartanburg High School, class of 1980, where she lettered in softball and volleyball. Kim was a graduate of College of Charleston and went...
Richard W. "Ricky" McPherson
Jul 26, 2018
Richard W. “Ricky” McPherson Chesnee, SC- Richard Wendall McPherson, 59, husband of the late Christine Todd McPherson, died Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born February 26, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC, Ricky was a son of the late Charles William and Cornelia Rhodes McPherson. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1977. Ricky participated in the S.C. Golden Gloves...
David R Ivey
Jul 21, 2018
Moore, SC- Dr. David R. Ivey, DC, 64, husband of Shyrl Pace Ivey, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Born May 4, 1954 in Greenville, SC, David was a son of David H. Ivey and the late Catherine Gregory Ivey. He was a graduate of Pacolet High School and Sherman Chiropractic College, earning his Doctor of...
Jean Writesman Crenshaw
Jul 17, 2018
Jean W. Crenshaw Gastonia, NC - Jean Writesman Crenshaw has gone to live with her Lord. Mrs. Crenshaw departed this earth on July 17, 2018. Mrs. Crenshaw was born in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Writesman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bedford Crenshaw, Jr. Survivors are her daughter, Nell Collins Crenshaw Mayotte,...
Laura Katharine Bates
Jul 17, 2018
Moore, SC- Laura Katharine Bates, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home. Born December 7, 1982 in Thousands Oaks, CA, Laura was a daughter of Katharine Richards Bates and the late Thomas Victor Bates, III. She was employed by Red Bowl. In addition to her mother, Laura is survived by her son, Nathan Alexander (17); her...
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