Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Claude Wayne Lamb

Claude Wayne Lamb

Feb 7, 2018

Claude Wayne Lamb Roebuck - Claude Wayne Lamb, 67, husband of Wanda Wofford Lamb, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Wayne was born in Spartanburg, on January 5, 1951, a son of Claude Boyd Lamb and the late Betty Meadows Lamb.  He faithfully served his country in the US Army, afterwards, he was employed and retired from the US Postal Service. ...

Jean Blain Walters

Jean Blain Walters

Feb 5, 2018

Moore, SC- Jean Blain Walters, 88, wife of the late David Earl Walters, Sr., died Monday, February 5, 2018. Jean is survived by her step children, David E. Walters, Jr. and Delia Pellegrino; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and her brother, William Blain. In addition to her husband, Jean was predeceased by a step son, Stephen F. Walters. Services will...

Gena James Boyter

Gena James Boyter

Feb 3, 2018

Moore, SC- Gena James Boyter, 68, wife of Clarence Philip Boyter, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born November 29, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Gena was the daughter of the late Charles Preston and Ellender Howard James. She was a member of Impact Community Church. In addition to her husband, Gena is survived by her daughter,...

Marcia Stone Peake

Marcia Stone Peake

Feb 3, 2018

Pauline, SC- Marcia Evelyn Stone Peake, 85, wife of the late John Lamartine Peake, Jr., died Saturday, February 3, 2018. Born February 20, 1932 in Woodruff, SC, Marcia was the daughter of the late John Roscoe and Maude Bobo Stone. She was a talented seamstress, homemaker, and loved to read, crochet, and knit. Marcia was previously employed with Raycord and...

Linda Hensley Rowland

Linda Hensley Rowland

Feb 1, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Linda Hensley Rowland, 70, wife of Barry Lawrence Rowland, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 21, 1947 in Brevard, NC, Linda was the daughter of Frankie Jean Galloway McElrath and the late James Franklin Hensley. She was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, class of 1965, and an Honors graduate of...

Patricia Abernathy Seay

Patricia Abernathy Seay

Jan 30, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Carolyn Abernathy Seay, 85, wife of the late Oliver F. Seay, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born June 22, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Patricia was the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Harvey Abernathy. Her life was committed to virtues of family, Christian principals, Canaan Baptist Church, friends, and her community....

Christopher Yates Parris

Christopher Yates Parris

Jan 24, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Christopher Yates Parris, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Home in Landrum, SC. Born November 22, 1944 in Mapleton, Iowa, he was the son of the late Christopher Yates Parris, Sr. and Mary Margaret Myers Parris. Mr. Parris began a long and rewarding career with Southern Bell, later BellSouth, and...

Frances Jennings Emory

Frances Jennings Emory

Jan 22, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Frances Jennings Emory, 77, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Pelham Medical Center. Born December 15, 1940 in Moore, SC, Frances was a daughter of the late Ott Ervin and Mattie Lee West Jennings. She was a member of the Moore Church of Christ. Frances is survived by her beloved daughter, Rita Harling; granddaughters, Julie Harling and Jennifer...

Brittney Nicole Starnes

Brittney Nicole Starnes

Jan 19, 2018

Brittney Nicole Starnes, 25, mother of Bodhi Christopher, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2018. Born September 3, 1992 in Spartanburg, SC, Brittney was a daughter of Mike and Annette Medlin Starnes. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2010, where she was a cheerleader and played soccer. Brittney was a stay at home mom, currently...

Joseph D. Johnson

Joseph D. Johnson

Jan 17, 2018

Joseph D. Johnson Roebuck_ Joseph Dwayne “Joey” Johnson, 37, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Joey was born in Spartanburg, SC, on August 20, 1980.  He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1998, where he was in the marching band serving as the drum captain. Joey graduated from Lander...

Sylvia Moss Anderson

Sylvia Moss Anderson

Jan 17, 2018

Sylvia Moss Anderson Spartanburg – Sylvia Moss Anderson, 83, wife of the late Joseph Lee Anderson, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Sylvia was born on April 16, 1934 to the late Pierce Clement and Ollie Mae Montjoy Moss. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1952. Sylvia was a vault custodian at Commercial National Bank and a...

Dorothy Street Humphries

Dorothy Street Humphries

Jan 15, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Dorothy Street Humphries, 83, wife of the late Harold E. Humphries, died Monday, January 15, 2018. Born October 21, 1934 in Rutherfordton, NC, Dorothy was a daughter of the late George Young and Carrie Elizabeth Dotson Street. She was a member of Southport Baptist Church. Dorothy is survived by her son, Reverend Ladell Humphries and his wife, Mary...

Ellis Tory Wyatt

Ellis Tory Wyatt

Jan 12, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Ellis Tory Wyatt, 45, husband of Erin Clardy Wyatt, died suddenly on Friday, January 12, 2018. Born December 28, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, Ellis was a son of the late William Ellis and Joyce Mae Groce Wyatt. In addition to his wife, Ellis is survived by a brother, Johnny Wyatt. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jerry and...

Frances Williams Ballard

Frances Williams Ballard

Jan 10, 2018

Frances Williams Ballard Moore – Frances Williams Ballard, 90, wife of the late Walter D. Ballard, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Frances was born on November 10, 1927 to the late Charles and Flora Teal Williams. She is survived by two sons, Dan Ballard (Cathy) of Moore and Jeff Ballard (Kay) of Inman. Frances was blessed with four grandchildren, Danny,...

David Michael Burke

David Michael Burke

Jan 9, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- David Michael Burke, 59, husband of Debra “Debbie” Laster Burke, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lamar Gibbs Hammett

Lamar Gibbs Hammett

Jan 8, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Lamar Gibbs Hammett, 80, husband of Dian Shaylor Hammett, died Monday, January 8, 2018. Born February 26, 1937 in Great Falls, SC, Lamar was a son of the late Horace Greeley and Lorene Woody Hammett. He was a graduate of Dreher High School, class of 1955, in Columbia, SC and the University of South Carolina, class of 1959,...

Diane Judith Wheeler

Diane Judith Wheeler

Jan 8, 2018

Roebuck, SC – Diane Judith Wheeler, 71, wife of Eddie Wheeler, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 8, 2018. Born August 25, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, Diane was a daughter of the late Malcom L. Coggins and Millie C. Blackwell. She was a lifelong member of Abner Creek Baptist Church. Diane retired from Flowers Bakery after 25 years of service. She...

James "Jim" Robert Alley

James "Jim" Robert Alley

Jan 6, 2018

Moore, SC- James Robert Alley, 84, husband of Myra Caldwell Alley, passed away on Saturday, January 06, 2018. Born June 20, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, James was a son of the late Floyd Alexander and Bertha Davis Alley. He honorably served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. James was a Mason and Worthy Patron of the...

Sandra Dickson Olson

Sandra Dickson Olson

Jan 6, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Sandra Dickson Olson, 79, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac complications on January 6, 2018.  A memorial service will be held at Summit Hills Retirement Community in Spartanburg, SC this Saturday, January 13th at 3:00 pm. Sandy was born in Des Moines, Iowa and received a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State Teachers College (now Northern Iowa University).  She earned...

Esther Margaret Shiller

Esther Margaret Shiller

Jan 5, 2018

Esther Margaret Shiller (nee de Beer) passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 5, 2018 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Esther was born on May 19, 1931 in Durban, South Africa to Magdalena Katharina and Johannes Adam De Beer. She was married to Ralph George Shiller on April 2, 1949.  She is survived by her husband, her daughters, Beverley...