Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Melvin Douglas Sisk

Melvin Douglas Sisk

Jun 15, 2019

Boiling Springs – Melvin Douglas “Doug” Sisk, 79, husband of the late Barbara McDowell Sisk, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Doug was born on July 20, 1939 to the late Singleton Mellie Sisk and Margaret Gillespie Dellinger. He was a hard worker and provider, retiring from AAA Supply after 25 years of service. Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

James Martin Darwin

James Martin Darwin

Jun 15, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- James Martin Darwin, III, 85, husband of Janice Lanford Darwin, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born November 14, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Darwin was a son of the late James Martin Darwin and Ruby B. Rector. He honorably served his country in the US Marine Corp. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons,...

Alize Wathano

Alize Wathano

Jun 15, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Alizé Wathano, 21, daughter of Anousong Wathano and Nome Homsombath, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Jefri Sixayaketh of Charlotte, NC and Ashton Wathano of Spartanburg, SC; a sister, Alexandra Mounmanivong of Colorado; maternal grandmother, Sisavanh Sixayaketh; and paternal grandparents, Patty Hongkham Wathano and Tom Sangob Wathano. The...

Mildred Laster Morgan

Mildred Laster Morgan

Jun 12, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Mildred Vada Laster Morgan, 90, wife of the late Edward Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born February 25, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, Mildred was a daughter of the late Hiram and Octavia Price Laster. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon “Sherri” Thomas and her husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Jason Thomas and his wife, Julie, Josh...

Elenore Casanova Mason

Elenore Casanova Mason

Jun 10, 2019

Elenore “Ellie” Casanova Mason, 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019 at her home in Boiling Springs, SC. Elenore was born on December 1, 1933 in Akron, Ohio and later moved to South Carolina with her family. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a devout Christian. She was predeceased...

Patricia Guyton Caldwell

Patricia Guyton Caldwell

Jun 7, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Ann Guyton Caldwell, of 3280 Reidville Road, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 7, 2019.  A native of Spartanburg County, Mrs. Caldwell was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sallie Guyton and the wife of the late Edward Reid Caldwell. She attended Fairforest High School through the 11th grade and...

Rebecca Bradley Tallent

Rebecca Bradley Tallent

Jun 6, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Rebecca Bradley Tallent, 80, wife of the late Jessie Ray Tallent, died Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born April 16, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC, Rebecca was a daughter of the late Richard and Ruby Hipp Bradley. She was retired from Springs Industries where she worked as a seamstress and Eckerd Drug where she was a manager. Since her retirement,...

Michael Gene Cloninger

Michael Gene Cloninger

Jun 4, 2019

Michael Gene Cloninger Spartanburg – Michael Gene Cloninger, 64, husband of Donna Holcombe Cloninger, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1955 to the late Aaron Eugene and Velma Burris Cloninger. Michael, a business owner, was an avid NASCAR fan who loved his family and God.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two...

Heather Gardner Adams

Heather Gardner Adams

Jun 3, 2019

Heather Gardner Adams Spartanburg – Heather Gardner Adams, 49, died unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born on November 2, 1969 at Seymore Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC to Joel Eugene and Brenda Gardner Adams. Heather was a 1987 Graduate of Spartanburg High School and received a BA Degree from the University of South Carolina, where she...

Fleeta Elsie Hines

Fleeta Elsie Hines

Jun 2, 2019

Maryville, TN- Fleeta Elsie Hines, 70, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 peacefully at her home. Born December 13, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Fleeta was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hines. She is survived by her son, Nicholas Benton Gwinn; brothers, Calvin and Richard Hines; and sister, Patricia Hines. Fleeta was predeceased by two sons, Miles Anthony Gwinn...

Delores Ann "Dee" Red

Delores Ann "Dee" Red

Jun 1, 2019

Delores A. “Dee” Red Roebuck – Delores Ann “Dee” Red, 72, wife of John Red, died Saturday, June 1, 2019. Dee was born on April 16, 1947 to the late CSM Burnace Lee and Maggie Hudson Haddock. She was an avid Gardener and loved her family.  Dee was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she...

Houston Miles Hallberg

Houston Miles Hallberg

May 31, 2019

Houston Miles Hallberg Spartanburg – Houston Miles Hallberg, 54, husband of Krista Willis Hallberg, died Friday, May 31, 2019. Miles was born on February 5, 1965 to the late William “Buddy” F. Hallberg, Jr and Betty Jane Porter Hallberg. He was an offensive lineman for Mississippi College, an avid outdoorsman, and never met a stranger. In addition to his wife,...

Diane McElhenney Lee

Diane McElhenney Lee

May 31, 2019

Spartanburg – Diane McElhenney Lee, 74, wife of the late Donald P. Lee, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Mary Black Hospital. Born February 28, 1945, in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of Mary Ellen McElhenney and the late Harold E. McElhenney. Diane was executive secretary of the Spartanburg County Medical Society for a number of years. She...

Larry Eugene Edwards

Larry Eugene Edwards

May 30, 2019

Larry Eugene Edwards Spartanburg – Larry Eugene Edwards, 65, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 30, 2019. Larry was born on May 20, 1954 to the late J.L. and Virginia Steele Edwards. He retired from Michelin after 35 years of service and was a member of Three Pines Country Club.  Larry was of the Southern Baptist faith....

Gloria Condrey Seay

Gloria Condrey Seay

May 26, 2019

Roebuck, SC- Gloria Ann Condrey Seay, 81, wife of the late James Jerry Seay, died Sunday, May 26, 2019. Born July 21, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, Gloria was a daughter of the late Walt and Emma Huggins Condrey. She was a graduate of Limestone College and retired from Duke Power after 35 years of service. Before her retirement, she was...

Kimberly Ann Sitz

Kimberly Ann Sitz

May 25, 2019

Duncan, SC- Kimberly Ann Sitz, 57, wife of the late John Dean Sitz, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home. Born August 22, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN, she was a daughter of Barbara Grindstaff and the late Daniel Grindstaff. Kimberly adored children and was a teacher’s assistant at Arcadia Elementary School. In addition to her mother, Kimberly...

Laura Irene Inman

Laura Irene Inman

May 23, 2019

Woodruff, SC- Irene Inman, 97, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home. Born September 30, 1921 in Haywood County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Cromer Rector and Callie Hanna Parton. She was a spinner, employed with Startex Mills for a number of years. Private services were held in River Hills Baptist Church Cemetery.  

William Arnold Searson

William Arnold Searson

May 21, 2019

Spartanburg – William Arnold “Bill” Searson, III, 81, husband of Suzanne McKinney Searson, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Bill was born on September 12, 1938 to the late William Arnold Searson, Jr. and Allison Wilson Searson. He graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Clemson University and Brevard College. Bill was an avid supporter of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church...

Anita Marlowe Jennings

Anita Marlowe Jennings

May 19, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Mary Anita Marlowe Jennings, 90, affectionately known as Nena, wife of Russell Lee Jennings, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on September 23, 1928 and was the daughter of the late William Ralph and Irene Brock Marlowe. Anita was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and Robinson’s Business College....

William Gordon Ritchie

William Gordon Ritchie

May 15, 2019

Charlotte, NC- William Gordon Ritchie, 58, son of Rose Mary Leistra Ritchie and the late Dr. Henry Skeen Ritchie, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Gordon was a1979 graduate of Spartanburg High School, The University of South Carolina, and MUSC where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine, he honorably served his country in the US Navy and practiced Dentistry in...