Dr. Katherine Davis Cann
May 7, 2024
Dr. Katherine Davis Cann died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born in Greer, SC, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Laura Davis.
Kathy graduated from Greer High School and earned a BA degree in history at Lander College where she was the Valedictorian of her class. In later years, she served as president...
William Mills McDonald
May 5, 2024
William Mills McDonald, 87 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. William was born on January 07, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William Francis McDonald and Caroline Dance McDonald.
Education played a significant role in William's life; he graduated from The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1960. His thirst for knowledge and academic...
Donald Hugh Ellis
May 3, 2024
Philippians 1:21 ‘’ For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 ‘ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only,...
Linda Ann Swann
May 2, 2024
Linda Ann (Ridings) Swann was born on February 16, 1948, in Campobello, South Carolina. She grew up on a peach farm and graduated from Chapman High School. Linda passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children after a sudden and unexpected decline in her health, Linda was only 76 years old.
Growing up very poor, Linda...
Martha Ann Bartlett
May 1, 2024
Martha Ann Littlefield Bartlett, 85, of Moore, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Martha was born on August 28, 1938, in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Lydia Berry Littlefield. She was married to the late James Rufus Bartlett.
Martha was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the...
Nancy Lee Childs Maley
Apr 30, 2024
Nancy Lee Childs Maley, age 93, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Nan was born at home in Pikesville, MD on July 8, 1930, the only child of Charles Edward Childs, Jr. and Minnie Adele Morris Childs. Nan professed Christ as her Lord and Savior since childhood. Nan attended Pikesville schools and graduated from Washington & Lee High...
Robert Harry Kelly
Apr 30, 2024
Robert (Bobby) Harry Kelly, 82, of Moore, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Far Rockaway, NY, he was born on February 8, 1942, a son of the late Arthur F. Kelly and Beulah Robinson Kelly Keeley.
He was a retired General Manager of A. L. Myers Furniture in Ossining, NY. Mr. Kelly was a...
Julia Burgess Kirby
Apr 30, 2024
Julia Burgess Kirby, 82, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in her home at Restoration Senior Living at Westgate. Born October 18, 1941, in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Burgess.
Julia was retired as an Elementary Teacher with Spartanburg School District 7, having spent most of her career at Cleveland Elementary. She...
Mary Thompson Bodford
Apr 26, 2024
Mary Ella Thompson Bodford, 68, of Pacolet, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center Mary Black Campus. A native of Lockport, Niagara, New York, she was born on January29, 1956, a daughter of the late Jimmy and Mae Thompson.
She had been employed in retail sales for many years and was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
Surviving is...
Janice "Jan" Johnson
Apr 24, 2024
Janice “Jan” Johnson, 80, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born August 17, 1943, in Muskegon, MI, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Daniels.
Jan earned her associate degree from Michigan State and retired from the Crenshaw Group at Morgan Stanley after serving 31 years. She loved music, dancing, The Clemson Tigers, but...
Shawn Marie Obradovich
Apr 24, 2024
Shawn Marie Obradovich (Shamali), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024, after a short, but fierce illness. Shawn is survived by her loving husband, Kris Obradovich. She is the beloved daughter of Susan & Moh’d (Mo) Shamali, cherished sister to Jenin Shamali. Loved and adored always by her two nephews and niece, Blake, Brett, and Breslyn. Aunt Shawn...
Betty Freeman Walters
Apr 24, 2024
Betty Lou Freeman Walters, 80, of Sevierville, TN and formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1944, in Marlboro County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Gertrude Driggers Freeman and widow of John Paul Walters Sr.
Mrs. Walters loved...
Patricia Gayle Bible
Apr 22, 2024
Patricia Gayle Bible, born on August 1, 1938, in Cowpens, SC, to Clara Hellen Potts. Gayle passed away on April 22, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Spartanburg. She was a beloved Optician who dedicated her life to caring for others and spreading love wherever she went.Patricia was known for her unwavering devotion to her husband, Walter Harold Bible. Their...
Michael Edwin Henson, Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Michael Edwin Henson, Jr., known for his beautiful gentle spirit, passed away on April 22, 2024. He was born to Michael Edwin Henson, Sr. and the late Juanita Henson on September 9, 1971, in Spartanburg, SC.In his role as a Medical Equipment Courier, Michael was dedicated and hardworking. He took pride in his job and cherished the interactions he had...
William Dale Worthy
Apr 22, 2024
William Dale “Hardrock” Worthy, 65, of Pacolet, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1958, in Spartanburg, the son of the late William Harry and Mary Lee McIntyre Worthy.
He was an active member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon. He was a member of Spartanburg...
Mary Ann Turner Rowell
Apr 20, 2024
Mary Ann Turner Rowell, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 24, 1945, to the late, Grady and Lillie Mae Turner, and was the widow of Jack H. Rowell. She was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church.
Mary was...
Arielle (Tina) Surenson Wilson
Apr 20, 2024
Arielle (Tina) Wilson passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House on Saturday, April 20th after a long illness.
A gentle and loving woman with a large family, Arielle leaves behind three adult children, eight grandchildren, two nieces, one grandniece, and three grandnephews. Her kind and humble personality made an indelible impression not just on her family, but on everyone who knew...
Susan Graham Case
Apr 19, 2024
Susan Graham Case, 69, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Susan was born on February 14, 1955, in Marion, SC, a daughter of Irene Owens Graham and the late Joseph Jennings Graham. She was married to Robert Lee Case for the last 22 years.
Susan retired from the Medical Group of the Carolinas-Boiling Springs and was a...
Wallace Coleman Willard
Apr 19, 2024
Wallace Coleman Willard, 78, of Spartanburg, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1945, a son of Edgar A and Charlotte Dawkins Willard.
He was a carpet and tile installer having work with Tezza Tile Company and served in the US Navy in Vietnam.
Surviving is his companion, Rachel Hicks; son, Wallace E. (Wally) Willard...
Joseph Wayne Grigg
Apr 19, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the world lost a truly remarkable individual, Joseph Wayne Grigg, known affectionately as "Wayne". Mr. Grigg was born on July 20, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and passed away at his residence in Spartanburg after bravely battling a long illness. Wayne led a life filled with dedication and service. He served his country with honor in the Army during...
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