Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Jeanie Shanon Poole O’Shaughnessy, 57, died unexpectedly on September 7, 2021. Jeanie was born January 5, 1964, to Sandra Jean and Ted Poole in Natchez, MS. She was raised in Amite County, MS, and Tulsa, OK.

Jeanie was passionate about and devoted to her family above all else. She had a fierce love for her husband and...

Jan 1, 2021

James Daniel Waldrup, 74, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. He was born February 19, 1946 in Charlottesville, VA, a son to the late James Roy and Gladys Blalock Waldrup. A graduate of North Carolina State University and Central Piedmont Community College, James attended First Baptist Church-Spartanburg, was a former member of...

Jan 1, 2021

Lorena Parker Mitchell, 97, of Spartanburg, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Eden Terrace Assisted Living Center. She was born November 1, 1923 in Wray, GA, a daughter to the late Roy and Selma Troupe Parker. Lorena was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church and was married to the late Ralph G. Mitchell. She enjoyed being a member of The...

Jan 1, 2021

Michael Duane Smith, Sr. was born April 29, 1958 in Spartanburg, SC to the parents of RW & Illustrious Brother Donald L. and Patricia Tucker Smith.  He grew up in the small town of Landrum, SC, graduating with honors from Landrum High School. In 1981, he graduated from the University of South Carolina – Upstate with a Bachelor of...

Jan 1, 2021

Carolyn Sue Burdine Caldwell, 76, of Spartanburg, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born August 28, 1944 in Lompoc, CA, a daughter to the late Talmadge and Ollie Proe Burdine and was married for 54 years to the late John Vernon Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and was retired...

Jan 1, 2021

Christine “Miss Chris” Wofford Woodsby, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at NHC Healthcare. Born August 26, 1926 in Campobello, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Guy and Evie Allen Wofford.

After graduating from Campobello High School in 1943, she was employed at Community Cash store for several years and Roses...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert "Rob" August Gibson, 57, of Spartanburg and formerly of Catonsville, MD, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1963 in Catonsville, MD, a son to the late William and Marian Detlof Gibson. Rob had a long career as an automobile salesman at various dealerships in South Carolina and Maryland. He enjoyed music,...

Dec 30, 2020

Lesa Diane Nix, 58, of Pauline, died December 30, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born September 30, 1962 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Bessie Farner Shaw of Coker Creek, TN and the late John Monroe Shaw. She was first married to the late Richard Pacosz and later to the late Frederick Wayne Nix. She grew up in...

Dec 29, 2020

Bobby Sprouse, 89, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1931 Spartanburg County, a son to the late Brady Boyd Sprouse and Eva Pressly Sprouse. Bobby was a member of Beaumont Baptist Church and was retired from Hoechst Celanese. He was married to Mary Ellen White Sprouse for 68 years. Also...

Dec 29, 2020

Jack Larry Beach, 69, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born December 6, 1951 in Cambridge, MA, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Marion Dyer Beach. Jack was a veteran of the US Army and the US Navy, and was a driver for STI. He is survived by his wife of nearly...

Dec 29, 2020

Florence Emma Coggins Bennett, 97, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born September 24, 1923 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late, Irene McCarley and Charley Coggins and widow of William C. Bennett. She was a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Terry Bennett of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Elaine Mayfield of...

Dec 29, 2020

Freida Keller Gentry, 80, of Spartanburg SC, spread her wings and went to Heaven, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born December 12, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jess W. Keller and Opal Keller. She was a member of Cannon's Camp Ground United Methodist Church. A 1959 graduate of Cowpens High School, Freida attended Cecil's Business...

Dec 29, 2020

Robert Dean Putman, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home. Born November 24, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Elijah and Zena Sawyer Putman and husband of the late Mattie Sue Lytle Putman. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Putman was a retired Spartanburg City Fireman and...

Dec 28, 2020

Nelson Theodore "Ted" Gurley, 70, of Roebuck, SC died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born April 6, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late James Albert and Mary Moore Gurley. A U.S. Army veteran, "Ted" began his career in the car sales industry and worked alongside Vic Bailey Jr. and Dave Edwards....

Dec 27, 2020

Joyce Flynn Gant, 87, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mavis Dedmond Flynn. Joyce was born on March 10, 1933 in Rutherford County, NC. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, SC. She is survived by a son, Stephen Gant of Spartanburg, SC;...

Dec 26, 2020

Peggy Jean Rogers Ingram died at her Spartanburg County home on Saturday, December 26, 2020 after a long illness. A native of Glendale, SC, she was the daughter of Paul Edward Rogers and Minnie Mae Powell Rogers. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Donald Ingram; two children, Kimberly Kimzey of Spartanburg, SC, and Joshua Ingram of Fairbanks,...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard Saul Friedberg, age 80, passed away at home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 26, 2020 after a long illness with his wife, Carol-Ann Rudy-Friedberg by his side. He is survived by his children and grandchildren from his first marriage to Carolyn Ruth Friedberg of Johnstown Ohio, his daughter Lisa Lorraine Friedberg of Columbus Ohio, son Glen Michael Friedberg...

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley Ann Fowler Blackwell Henderson, wife of Ronald Henderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born in Cooley Springs to the late Floyd and Ruby Fowler. Mrs. Henderson worked at Arrow Automotive for 31 years and was an avid fisher and loved fishing tournaments. She was a member of Rua Church...

Dec 24, 2020

Peggy Threadgill West, 84, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at The Inverness of Spartanburg, surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 15, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eric and Eunice Threadgill. Mrs. West was a 1954 graduate of Roebuck High School, Limestone College where she received a BS in Education, and...

Dec 24, 2020

Frank Major Guy, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born December 7, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late Sam and Sallie Gray Guy. Mr. Guy was retired from Crown Cork and Seal and attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Terry Guy of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Tina...