Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Michael W Thompson

Michael W Thompson

Jun 30, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Michael W. “Mickey” Thompson passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 26, 1944, he was the son of the late E. Henry and Norma Phillips Thompson. Mickey attended Spartanburg City Schools, Spartanburg Junior College, and the University of South Carolina at Columbia. He spent the last thirty-five years in real...

Elizabeth Victoria "Betty Vic" Hart

Elizabeth Victoria "Betty Vic" Hart

Jun 27, 2016

Inman, SC- Elizabeth Victoria Hart, 83, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Born October 27, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Millard and Grace Helen Littlejohn Hart. Betty was a resident of the Charles Lee Assisted Living in Inman. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Betty is survived by her sister, Helen...

Ernestine June "Teenie" Banner Peksa

Ernestine June "Teenie" Banner Peksa

Jun 27, 2016

Ernestine June “Teenie” Banner Peksa died on June 27, 2016 of a head injury sustained while watering her flowers. A woman filled with faith, she was gentle and kind, warm and welcoming, joyous and elegant, and she always smelled wonderful. She was extraordinarily unselfish and responded to adversity with patience and grace. She is survived by her husband of 67...

Warren Thomason Oakman

Warren Thomason Oakman

Jun 26, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Warren Thomason Oakman, 60, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Born October 26, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Tommy was the son of the late Lawrence Oakman, Jr. and Nancy Thomason Oakman. He was his father’s apprentice at Oakman Brothers Glass Company, and as an adult, became owner and manager of the business. Tommy was...

Calvin Lee Christian

Calvin Lee Christian

Jun 24, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Calvin Lee Christian, 57, husband of Susan Brevard Christian, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 27, 1958, Christian was a son of the late James Christian, Jr. and Janet White Christian. In addition to his wife, Calvin is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Christian; and his beloved grandson, Ethan Alexander Christian....

Alex Khamsay "Bobo" Phanhly

Alex Khamsay "Bobo" Phanhly

Jun 21, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Alex Khamsay Phanhly, 18, son of Saykham Phanhly (Vanh) and Bounchan Sydathong, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Alex is survived by his father, Sysouphanh Phanhly (Sudy); his brother, Kevin Phanhly; sister, Mileena Phanhly; grandparents, Suban Phanhly, Thongbay and Phoukham Khamphoumy; two uncles, Vanhsay and Vinay Phanhly; and two aunts, Pany and Soumaly Phanhly. Funeral services will be held...

Edwin Dean Long

Edwin Dean Long

Jun 18, 2016

Edwin Dean Long Spartanburg – Edwin Dean Long, 76, husband of the Donna Cashwell Long, died Saturday, June 18, 2016. Ed was born on February 10, 1940 to the late Arthur and Vera Ivey Long. He was a 1962 Graduate of Wofford College, faithfully served his country in the US Army, and retired from the construction industry. Ed was a...

Douglas W. Hendrix

Douglas W. Hendrix

Jun 16, 2016

Douglas W. Hendrix Spartanburg - Douglas W. Hendrix, 83, husband of the late Bobbie J. Pittman Hendrix, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Paul and Arizona Hendrix. Douglas honorably served our country in the Air Force during the Korea Conflicts and Vietnam War. In our community, he served as a fire commissioner...

Neil Hess

Neil Hess

Jun 8, 2016

Neil Hess Graveside services for Neil Hess will be 10:00AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Paul Dupre Anderson

Paul Dupre Anderson

Jun 7, 2016

Boiling Springs, SC- Paul Dupre Anderson, 86, husband of the late Melba Green Anderson, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Born October 7, 1929 in Cooley Springs, SC, Paul, last surviving member of his immediate family, was the son of the late Greeley and Leila Cooley Anderson. He was a graduate of Cooley Springs High School and honorably served his country...

Jerry Alexander Houck

Jerry Alexander Houck

Jun 7, 2016

Inman, SC- Jerry Alexander Houck, 73, husband of Sandra Warlick Houck, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Born December 4, 1942 in Morganton, NC, Jerry was a son of the late John Henry and Louise Causby Houck. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and proceeded to teach and coach football in Morganton and Columbus, NC for 7 years....

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee

Jun 7, 2016

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee Spartanburg – Frances B. Lee, 88, wife of the late M.C. Lee, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Frances was born on October 31, 1927 to the late George and Ruby Brothers. She honorably served her country during WWII in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith. Frances is survived by a daughter, Janet Lee...

Stephen Jennings Huntley

Stephen Jennings Huntley

Jun 6, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Stephen Jennings Huntley, 82, husband of Beverly Cohen Huntley, died Monday, June 6, 2016. Born September 11, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Steve was the son of the late W.O. and Helen Jennings Huntley. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Wofford College, where he was a member of the basketball team. Steve enjoyed golfing with friends....

Roger Dale McBee

Roger Dale McBee

Jun 5, 2016

Spartanburg – Roger Dale McBee, 55, husband of Janice Turner McBee, died Sunday, June 5, 2016. Dale was born on October 9, 1960 to the late Carl Vernon and Betty Jennings McBee. In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by a son, Aaron McBee of Spartanburg; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Donnie, and Ronnie McBee. A memorial service will be...

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone

Jun 3, 2016

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone Spartanburg – Betty K. Schiafone, 77, wife of the late Floyd Maurice Schiafone, died Friday June 3, 2016. Betty was born on May 19, 1939 to the late Archie and Lola Goodman Kilpatrick. She retired from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and was a member of Fairforest Church of God. Betty is survived by a son, Michael Engberg...

Juanita P. Sanders

Juanita P. Sanders

Jun 2, 2016

Juanita P. Sanders Spartanburg, SC- Juanita Parker Sanders, 89, wife of the late Dale Melvin Sanders, died Thursday, June 02, 2016. Born August 5, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, Juanita was a daughter of the late Chester Felix and Winnie Thompson Parker. She was a graduate of Spartanburg General School of Nursing and served as a nurse for 28 years. Juanita...

Larry Everette Hardin

Larry Everette Hardin

Jun 1, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Larry Everette Hardin, 67, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home. Born January 6, 1949 in Kings Mountain, NC, Larry was the son of Doris Victoria Huffstetler Hardin and the late Jack Everette Hardin. He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, East Tennessee State, Johnson City University, and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Larry studied journalism...

Lue Cille Black Gibbs

Lue Cille Black Gibbs

May 28, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Lue Cille Black Gibbs, 88, wife of the late Melvin “Razor” Gibbs, Jr., died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Born July 23, 1927 in Blacksburg, SC, Lue Cille was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maude Wilson Black. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Lue Cille is survived by her children, Jimmy Gibbs and his...

Debra Ann McAbee Moore

Debra Ann McAbee Moore

May 28, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Debra Ann McAbee Moore, 58, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born May 8, 1958 in Spartanburg, SC, Debra was a daughter of Jackie Ann Trail McAbee and the late John Chris McAbee, Jr. In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her brother, Mike McAbee of Texas; her sister, Tami Wilson...

Harry M. "Mike" Hughes

Harry M. "Mike" Hughes

May 25, 2016

Harry M. “Mike” Hughes Pacolet - Funeral services for Mr. Harry Michael Hughes, age 76, of Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Dunbar Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Neely presiding. The family will receive friends at 2:00 PM with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel. A native of Gillham, Arkansas,...