Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Andrew Jackson Tolleson, Jr.

Andrew Jackson Tolleson, Jr.

Jul 7, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Andrew Jackson Tolleson, Jr., 61, husband of Tammy Kay Tolleson, died Friday, July 7, 2017. Born April 16, 1956 in Spartanburg, SC, Andrew was a son of Dorothy Mae Blackwell and the late Andrew Jackson Tolleson, Sr. He worked as a production planner for many manufacturing facilities over the years. Andrew was a diehard Gamecock fan, but more...

Tracy Nicole Harvey Hayes

Tracy Nicole Harvey Hayes

Jul 1, 2017

Tracy H. Hayes Inman, SC – Tracy Nicole Harvey Hayes, 42, wife of Matthew Hayes, died Saturday, July 1, 2017. Tracy was born on August 16, 1974 to Becky Johnson Harvey and the late Dale Harvey.  She was a graduate of Broome High School, class of 1992. Tracy received her Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Charleston and a Master’s...

Dale Arthur Willenberg

Dale Arthur Willenberg

Jun 30, 2017

Chesnee, SC- Dale Arthur Willenberg, 57, of Chesnee, died Friday, June 30, 2017. He was an avid cyclist for nearly 20 years and was continuing his passion at the time of his death. Dale worked as a Nurse Anesthetist at Spartanburg Regional and served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Major. While in the National Guard early...

Ruby Mae Thomas

Ruby Mae Thomas

Jun 28, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Ruby Mae Thomas, 94, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017.Born May 2, 1923 in Wake County, NC, Ruby was a daughter of the late Mallie Alfred Thomas, Sr. and Geneva Williams Thomas.A private family burial will be held in Lillington, NC.

Abbey Nicole Farr

Abbey Nicole Farr

Jun 28, 2017

Chesnee, SC- Abbey Nicole Farr, 21, daughter of Tracey Parks Farr and Scott Steven Farr, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Abbey was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she lived until her family relocated to Thousand Oaks, California in 2001, returning to Huntsville, Alabama in 2004.  She attended Westminster Christian Academy and was a member of Good Shepherd United...

Margaret Stephens Burnett Randall

Margaret Stephens Burnett Randall

Jun 26, 2017

Margaret Stephens Burnett Randall  Spartanburg – Margaret Stephens Burnett Randall, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Wilton and Mary Rogers Stephens. She was first married to the late Paul Gettys Burnett, Sr. and then to the late Bobby Joe Randall. Margaret...

Laurene Buchheit Babb

Laurene Buchheit Babb

Jun 18, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Laurene Buchheit Babb, 59, devoted mother of three, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Laurie, a joyful and creative soul, was born July 2, 1957 in Prince William County, Virginia, to Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp and the late Newton Jerue Babb. She spent 28 years lovingly serving the community through her various businesses, including massage therapy. Laurie enjoyed...

Pauline Johnson

Pauline Johnson

Jun 10, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Pauline Kish Johnson, 91, wife of the late Elmer E. Johnson, died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Born December 30, 1925 in Aurora, IL, Pauline was a daughter of the late Frank and Vera Borse Kish. She was a loving, selfless mother and grandmother with a great sense of humor. Pauline enjoyed playing jokes, a good dessert, and a...

Mary Peake Browning

Mary Peake Browning

Jun 10, 2017

Glenn Springs, SC- Mary Peake Browning, wife of the late Donald F. Browning, died Saturday, June 10, 2017. Born September 14, 1924 in Glenn Springs, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late John Lam and Hattie West Peake. She was a graduate of Pauline High School and Cecil Business School. Mary was employed with Southern Bell for over 40...

Dorothy C. Stapleton

Dorothy C. Stapleton

Jun 7, 2017

Dorothy C. Stapleton Spartanburg_ Dorothy Cochran Stapleton, 89, widow of Jerry Cleveland Stapleton died Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Dorothy was one of 13 children born to the late William Harvey and Ida Golden Cochran.  She was a graduate of Pauline High School .Dorothy was employed with Glendale and Clifton Mills for over 25 years and retired from Hamricks Mills.  She...

Mary Jo Starkey

Mary Jo Starkey

Jun 4, 2017

Greenville, SC- Mary Jo Hunt Starkey, 88, formerly of Elkview, WV, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Mary Jo was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Eleanor Hossley Clark.  She was passionate about life, loved her family, loved to dance, and work in her flower garden. Mary Jo is survived by her brother ,Richard Clark of Greenville, SC,...

Joe Alan Joiner

Joe Alan Joiner

Jun 3, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Joe Allan Joiner, 77, husband of Mary Darlene Joiner, passed away on Saturday, June 03, 2017. Born March 17, 1940 in Georgetown Texas, he honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Joe was employed with Dow Chemical and Morton International. Joe loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was actively...

Cynthia "Cindy" Orr Yarborough

Cynthia "Cindy" Orr Yarborough

May 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Cynthia Orr Yarborough, 54, wife of Brian Keith Yarborough, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Born September 10, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Cindy was a daughter of the late Donald Everette Orr, Sr. and Barbara Ellen Parris Orr. She was a graduate of...

Edith Gay Mabrey

Edith Gay Mabrey

May 30, 2017

Campobello, SC- Edith Gay Mabrey, 70, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Mary Black Hospital. Born February 26, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, Gay was the daughter of the late Donald Franklin and Edith V. Baily Mabrey. She worked with Butte Knit for many years and was a member of the Lions Club and Motlow Creek Baptist Church. Gay is survived...

Matthew James Cudd

Matthew James Cudd

May 30, 2017

Roebuck, SC- Matthew James Cudd, 26, son of Michael Lee and Cathy Wyatt Cudd, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Matthew was born November 19, 1990 in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2009, and Spartanburg Technical College where he received his Associates degree. Matthew was a machinist with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court. He...

Bobby W. Barrineau

Bobby W. Barrineau

May 30, 2017

Bobby W. Barrineau Greenville, SC- Bobby Wayne Barrineau, 59, rejoined his soulmate, Libby, in Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Mr. Barrineau was a graduate of Thomas Sumter Academy and The Citadel. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. Bobby loved his late wife and 2 daughters more than anything and was the best husband and daddy...

Tru Muriel Lawter

Tru Muriel Lawter

May 27, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Tru Muriel Parris Lawter, 78, wife of the late Daniel Warren Lawter, died Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born November 12, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Tru was the daughter of the late Moody Eugene and Cora Beatrice Hopkins Parris. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who’s soul was filled with music. Tru was a member of the...

Newey L Fuller

Newey L Fuller

May 24, 2017

Newey L. Fuller Spartanburg, SC- Newey Leonard Fuller, 82, husband of the late Eunice Dianne Price Fuller, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born January 1, 1935 in Union, SC, Newey was a son of the late Charles W. and Maranda Cagel Fuller. He was an avid coon and deer hunter. Newey retired from Springs Industries after 27 years. Newey is...

Joseph "Joe" Sandolo

Joseph "Joe" Sandolo

May 24, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Sandolo Moore, SC- Joseph Sandolo, 89, husband of Sylvia Mazzella Sandolo, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Joe was born to Antonio and Assunta Sandolo of Ponza Italy. He and his family immigrated to New York on December 24, 1935. He lived in Bronx, New York where he went to school...

Etta Gettys Thomas

Etta Gettys Thomas

May 23, 2017

Inman, SC- Etta Gettys Thomas, 88, wife of the late James Thomas, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Rosecrest Rehabilitation Facility. Born February 12, 1929 in Sunshine, NC, Etta was a daughter of the late Lee and Fannie Luckadoo Gettys. She was retired from Abbott Labs. Etta is survived by her four children, Paul J. Thomas, Shirley A. Thomas, Norma...