Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Stephen Douglas Soldner, Sr.
Mar 7, 2018
Moore, SC- Stephen Douglas Soldner, Sr., 72, husband of the late Patricia Landry Soldner, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home. Born July 30, 1945 in Wisconsin, Stephen was a son of the late Baldwin Theodore and Lorraine Redig Soldner. He honorably served his country in the US Navy for more than 20 years and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church....
Bobby Ned Poole
Mar 5, 2018
Bobby N. Poole Moore – Bobby Ned Poole, 80, husband of Beatrice Davis Poole, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2018, after an extended illness. Born January 29, 1938, in Laurens County, Bobby was the son of the late Irby and Rebecca Parsons Poole. He was a graduate of Gray Court Owings High School...
Evelyn Spake Kelly
Mar 3, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Spake Kelly, 92, wife of the late Alvin Earl Kelly, died Saturday, March 3, 2018. Born November 16, 1925 in Pacolet, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Wellington Adams and Ella Robinette Spake. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Kelly (Sarah) and Tim Kelly (Sonya); grandchildren, Meghann Kelly, Nathaniel Kelly, Geoffrey Kelly, Brooke Wilson...
William Eugene Greaves
Mar 2, 2018
Greenville_ William E Greaves, 89 passed away on March 2, 2018 at Shepherd’s Care Center. Born in Washington DC on July 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Gene and Hannah Greaves. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Stirling. Bill graduated from Bob Jones University, then started the Broadcast Engineering Department where he taught for...
Bettye Creech Cecil
Mar 2, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Bettye Creech Cecil, 87, of 139 Fernbrook Circle and North Litchfield Beach, passed away peacefully with her children beside her on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bettye was the eldest daughter of the late Douglas and Margaret Creech, and the wife of the late Kent Cecil of Spartanburg. Kent and Bettye were united...
Landon Robert Bridges
Feb 24, 2018
Inman, SC- Landon Robert Bridges, 31, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Born May 1, 1986, he was the son of Curtis Graham Bridges and Deborah Kaye Timmons Bridges. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ethan; his hound dog, Smoky; and many cousins he considered brothers. Landon graduated from...
Eric Shane Morris
Feb 18, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Eric Shane Morris, 29, son of John and Linda Burnette Morris, died Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born January 20, 1989 in Spartanburg, SC, Eric was a graduate of Dorman High School. He was employed with Morris Heating and Air for the last 11 years. Eric was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he...
Caroline Johnson Compton
Feb 18, 2018
Caroline Johnson Compton Spartanburg - Caroline Johnson Compton, daughter of Catherine Johnson Compton and the late Phillip Andrew Compton, entered into eternal peace on February 18th. She was born June 10, 1988 in Spartanburg, SC. She attended Dorman High School and graduated from Clemson University in 2011 with a degree in Secondary Education –English. Caroline was active in the Spartanburg...
Joey Robert Bishop
Feb 16, 2018
Glendale, SC- Joey Robert Bishop, 57, husband of Cynthia “Cindy” Chappell Bishop, died Friday, February 16, 2018. Born July 2, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, Joey was a son of the late Joe Crawford and Roberta Elaine Bishop. In addition to his wife, Joey is survived by his son, Joshua Chappell (Christin); grandchildren, Kayla Chase Chappell, Lukas Jakob Chappell, Samson Grey...
Gary Forrest Bohlen
Feb 16, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Gary Forrest Bohlen, 64, husband of Mary Elizabeth Kimball Bohlen, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home. Born October 11, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina, Gary was a son of the late Harold Otto and Marie Phillips Bohlen.Gary was a devoted husband, generous father, and loving grandfather. In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his...
Evelyn Littlefield Harrison
Feb 14, 2018
Evelyn Littlefield Harrison Pauline - Evelyn Littlefield Harrison, affectionately known as “Miss E”, 88, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Born in Woodruff, SC, on July 5, 1929 to the late James Clyde & Tabitha Riddle Littlefield. She met and married the love of her life H.G. “Speed” Harrison on August...
Hannah Stewart Ashley
Feb 13, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Hannah Elizabeth Stewart Ashley, 78, wife of Marshall D. Ashley, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born January 29, 1940 in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Madge Rollins Stewart. Hannah was a long time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a kind, gentle soul and was a loving mother, grandmother, and...
Ronald Barry Rollins
Feb 13, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Ronald Barry Rollins, 72, husband of Martha Marie McBride Rollins, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born January 15, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Elias V. and Jeanette Roddy Rollins. He honorably served his country in the US Army Reserves and retired after 28 years of service with Cryovac. Ronnie never met a...
Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland
Feb 12, 2018
Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland Spartanburg- Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland, 67, husband of Dianne Schlock Westmoreland, passed away on February 12, 2018. He was born April 27, 1950, to the late William Pat and Estelle Pearson Westmoreland of Woodruff. Woodruff High School was his alma mater and he was a graduate of Presbyterian College and The Medical University of South Carolina...
Dr. Hugh Ansel Hayes
Feb 12, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Hugh completed his earth's journey to enter heaven February 12, 2018. He was born October 18, 1936 in Mayo, South Carolina and the youngest son of Hosea Elam and Mary Price Hayes. Chesnee High School was his alma mater and he attended Spartanburg Methodist, Clemson School of Veterinary Science and received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the...
Betty Breland Elston
Feb 9, 2018
Betty Breland Elston Spartanburg - Betty Breland Elston, 86, died Friday, February 9, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 21, 1931, she was the daughter of W. Ray and Mary Shevlin Breland. She grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and St. Louis, Missouri and was a graduate of Mary Institute Country Day School in St....
John Andrew Weaver
Feb 9, 2018
John A. Weaver Pauline – John Andrew Weaver, 79, husband of Margret Hartmann Weaver, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1938 to the late John McNair and Maude Evans Weaver. John faithfully served his country in the US Airforce, retiring after 20 years of service. Afterward, he also worked and retired from...
Charles Edwin Royals
Feb 8, 2018
Charles E. Royals Pauline – Charles Edwin Royals, 95, husband of the late Helen Setzer Royals, died Friday February 8, 2018. He was born on April 12, 1922 to the late James Oscar and Deanie Gunter Royals. Charles faithfully served his country in the US Navy during WWII, serving on the USS Parrott and the USS Seattle. He was employed...
Deonn Kirk Yates
Feb 8, 2018
Deonn K. Yates Spartanburg - Deonn Kirk Yates, 68, husband of Linda Manley Yates, went to eternal rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Deonn was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 11, 1949, a son of Late Harold Leo and Virginia Faith Whitcome Yates. He faithfully served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Deonn was then...
Helen Falls Cathcart
Feb 7, 2018
Moore, SC- Helen Falls Cathcart, 93, wife of the late Dean McLauren Cathcart, Jr., died Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born June 18, 1924 in Union, SC, Helen was a daughter of the late William L. Falls and Lillian Dill Falls Owens. After many years of service, she retired from Arkwright Mills. Helen was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church....

