Obituaries

May 11, 2021

William Robert Wilkinson, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away in his sleep on May 11, 2021.

A former ballet dancer at American Ballet Theater in New York, Bill was an enthusiastic supporter of the arts in Spartanburg. He served as president of Ballet Spartanburg, a board member of the Spartanburg Philharmonic, and numerous professional organizations during his 40...

May 10, 2021

Cathy Bailey, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Gatesville, TX, entered into her eternal reward on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born on October 1, 1956, she was the eldest daughter of Virginia Anne Chandler Barnard and the late William Edward “Ed” Barnard.

Cathy married Steven Ray Bailey on May 1, 1993 in Spartanburg....

May 10, 2021

Vernon Floyd Greene, 87, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, May 10, 2021, at his home. Born November 5, 1933 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Lois Adeline Roberts Green and Ben Green.

A U. S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, Mr. Greene attended East Tennessee State and retired after...

May 9, 2021

Carolyn Dillard Elmore, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Summit Hills. Born August 31, 1935 in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Lottie Davis Dillard and Oren W. Dillard and widow of Roland Goff Elmore Jr. after 57 years of marriage.

A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Mrs. Elmore was...

May 8, 2021

Rosemary Elizabeth Hill Byerly, 69, of Inman, SC, wife of Dr. Steve Byerly, died Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born January 9, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marie McKinney Hill and Frederick Raymond Hill. She is survived by her son Adam Byerly and his wife, Lauren of Tega Cay, SC.

Rosemary was...

May 6, 2021

Braudus Lynn, 88, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 9, 1932 in Statesboro, GA, he was the son of the late Dewey and Beulah Lott Lynn. He was the husband of the late Norma Dean Nubern Lynn of almost 68 years whom he loved and missed so much since her passing...

May 5, 2021

Patricia Gail Robinson Glass, 78, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home. Born February 1, 1943, in Jonesville, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Robinson and Marie Horne Robinson.

Mrs. Glass was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church who loved her Lord, she was devoted to her family...

May 5, 2021

Chucky Dean Spurlin, 48, of Inman, SC died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home. Born in Gaffney, SC on October 2, 1972, he was the son of Roger and Linda Spurlin.

Mr. Spurlin was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was a machine operator for over 20 years with Michelin. He attended New Life...

May 5, 2021

William Eugene “Bill” Williams, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Summit Hills. Born August 27, 1931 in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of the late Lawrence W. Williams and Jennie L. Wright Williams.

A Ret. U. S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Williams received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia. He was...

May 4, 2021

Isaac Lindow White, III of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the age of 92. Even during his final weeks, he continued to amuse his family and staff of Eden Terrace with his stubbornness, dry wit, and charm.

Lindow was born in Bradenton, Florida in 1928. He was the son of Pearl Elizabeth...

May 3, 2021

Elizabeth “Bessie” Smith Williams, 86, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. Born November 9, 1934, in LaGrange, GA she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Annie Lee Thompson Smith, and widow of Erwin L. Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

Survivors include her daughter,...

May 2, 2021

Mary Jean Manska Holloway of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Woodruff Manor. Born April 28, 1946 in Jackson, MS, she was the daughter of the late James George Manska and Lucia Florine Bolt Manska Bridges.

Mary was a Teacher’s Aide at The South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. A 1965 graduate of...

May 2, 2021

Grazia “Graziella” Cocciardi Calitri, 100, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born April 1, 1921 in Panni, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pietro Cocciardi and Carmela Larocca Cocciardi and widow of Vito Calitri.

Mrs. Calitri was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

May 2, 2021

Rudolph Larue “Larry” Sturgeon, Jr., 87, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 4, 1933 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Rudolph Larue Sturgeon and Jessie Louise Hoover Sturgeon.

A U. S. Air Force Veteran, Mr. Sturgeon was a retired truck driver, having worked with McLean Trucking Company and...

May 2, 2021

MacFarlane “Mac” Lafferty Cates, Jr., 93, of Spartanburg, SC, head of a prominent Spartanburg textile family and dedicated philanthropist, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his home. Born November 9, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late MacFarlane Lafferty Cates, Sr. and Mary Sydnor DuPré Cates.

Mr. Cates attended public school in Spartanburg...

Apr 29, 2021

Joanne Dillard Correll, 70, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home. Born in Spartanburg, SC on March 24, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. Dillard and Helen Burgess Dillard.

Mrs. Correll also known as “Nana”, “Mrs. C.” and “Lily”, was a substitute teacher at Spartanburg High School for 25...

Apr 27, 2021

Bobby Joe Vickery, 80, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home. Born June 28, 1940, in Pickens, SC, he was the son of the late Kathleen Floyd and Robert Buford Vickery.

Bobby was in the pipeline business for many years and was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. He spent much time on the farm,...

Apr 25, 2021

Xong Yang Her, 77, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 25, 2021 at her home. Born February 22, 1944, in Laos, she was the daughter of the late, Ntxoov Vaag Yaaj and Pla Her Yang and widow of Bla Py Her.

Mrs. Her was a tailor with Walker Towel & Uniform Service...

Apr 24, 2021

Jeanne Rheney O’Shields, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Summit Hills Assisted Living. Born in McCormick, SC, on March 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Gordon and Intha Judd Rheney and widow of Edwin “Ed” Nelson O’Shields.

Mrs. O’Shields was retired from Morningside Baptist Church where she was a...

Apr 23, 2021

Shirley Yelton Dyer, 84, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. Born May 14, 1936 in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Pantha Taylor Yelton and the widow of Donald “Don” Robert Dyer.

Shirley was a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church for over 50...