Obituaries

Dennis Hughes

Dennis Hughes

Jan 2, 2019

Dennis William Hughes, 66, of Inman, SC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at his home. Born April 10, 1952, in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Earl James Hughes and Hazel Smith Hughes. He was employed with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies. Survivors include his son, Josh Hughes (Sarah) of Inman, SC; grandchildren, Tyler Hughes of Ohio,...

Taft Eaker Sr.

Taft Eaker Sr.

Jan 2, 2019

Taft Henderson Eaker Sr., 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center-Huntersville, NC. Born August 11, 1935, in Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late Troy T. and Ruth Henderson Eaker and husband of the late Gail Wilson Eaker. A U. S. Army veteran and 1957 graduate of the University of...

Edith Mcadams

Edith Mcadams

Jan 2, 2019

Edith Louise Whittaker McAdams, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Inman Healthcare. Born July 3, 1933, in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Marion Wittaker and Callie Bell Wilkie Whittaker and widow of William Travis McAdams. Mrs. McAdams was a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church and the TEL Sunday School Class....

Julie Henderson

Julie Henderson

Jan 1, 2019

Julie Folk Henderson, 66, of Moore, SC, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 23, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Nellie Shealy Folk of Spartanburg, SC and the late Marshall Gilbert Folk. A graduate of Cecil's Business College, Mrs. Henderson loved her pets and raising flowers in her green house. She was...

William Moon Sr.

William Moon Sr.

Jan 1, 2019

William Robert "Bob" Moon, Sr., 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 26, 1945, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Jack Willingham Moon and Anne Jackson Moon. A U. S. Marine veteran and graduate of Limestone College, Mr. Moon was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He retired...

James Barbee Jr.

James Barbee Jr.

Jan 1, 2019

James D. Barbee Jr., 82, husband of Darolyn Barbee of Spartanburg, SC, graduated to glory on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Born September 3, 1936, in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late James and Lois Barbee. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Jim was an ardent fan of all the UNC athletics. Per his...

Eugene Dilazzaro

Eugene Dilazzaro

Jan 1, 2019

Eugene Raymond DiLazzaro, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 23, 1925, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Louise Arace DiLazzaro. He was married to the late Theresa Rose Rapicano DiLazzaro for 64 years. A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. DiLazarro...

Patsy Buice

Patsy Buice

Dec 31, 2018

Patsy Motts Gibson Buice, 71, of Pacolet, SC, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born October 24, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Reggie Motts and Myrtle Weathers Motts and widow of Dennis Morgan Gibson and William Charles Buice. She was a member of Tate Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include her...

Martha Wharton

Martha Wharton

Dec 30, 2018

Martha Elizabeth Wright Wharton, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at White Oak Estates. Born November 23, 1923, in McKenzie, TN, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Talmage Wright and Mary Lucy Welch Wright and widow of Weir Edward Wharton, to whom she was married 60 years. Martha graduated in three...

Jewel Mcgraw

Jewel Mcgraw

Dec 29, 2018

Jewel G. McGraw, 81, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 25, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eulas and Rowena Owensby Gowan and the widow of James Randall McGraw. Jewel was retired from Holberg Electronics. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister,...

Bobbie Thompson

Bobbie Thompson

Dec 29, 2018

Bobbie K. Thompson, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Valley Falls Terrace. Born March 23, 1933 in Glendale, SC, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Annie Louise Reece Walden and the widow of Raymond W. Thompson. Bobbie was retired from Spartan Mills after 25 years of service. She was a great cook, wonderful...

Barbara Drennan

Barbara Drennan

Dec 28, 2018

Barbara Ann Gwinn Drennan, 79, of Drayton, SC, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at RoseCrest of Inman. Born May 25, 1939, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Clifton Gwinn and Evelyn Tweed Gwinn and widow of John Bernard Drennan. Mrs. Drennan was a longtime employee of Spartanburg General Hospital and a member of Skylyn United...

Edward England

Edward England

Dec 27, 2018

Edward A. England, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away holding Rose's hand, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home. Born December 7, 1935 in Central Falls, RI, he was the son of the late John J. England and Elizabeth Trenton England. A U. S. Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War, Mr. England was retired from Michelin Tire...

Kaye Peeler

Kaye Peeler

Dec 26, 2018

Kaye Spencer Peeler, 73, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 18, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Grady Spencer and Margaret Pierce Spencer Martin. Kaye was a member and very active at Pacolet First Baptist Church and retired from Spartanburg Medical Center. Survivors include her son,...

Steven Bailey

Steven Bailey

Dec 26, 2018

Steven Ray Bailey, 68, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at his home. Born November 21, 1950, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late James Earl Bailey and Genevieve Larch Bailey. Mr. Bailey was employed with Phillips Delivery Service and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Cathryn Anne Barnard Bailey;...

Eleanor Suttles

Eleanor Suttles

Dec 26, 2018

Eleanor Mary Huncha Suttles, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at her home. Born February 18, 1923, in Delano, MN, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Hattie Yantes Huncha and widow of Woodrow Suttles. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Charles Suttles of Florida, William...

Joyce Durham

Joyce Durham

Dec 25, 2018

Joyce Elaine Frady Durham, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, December 25, 2019, at her home. Born February 16, 1948, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Walter Frady and Frances Juanita Lemmons Frady. Joyce retired from Piedmont Mechanical after 20 years of service and also worked for K-Mart for 25 years. She was of the Baptist...

Novelle Tuck

Novelle Tuck

Dec 25, 2018

Novelle Neal Tuck, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 22, 1925, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late James Roland Neal and Belle Ward Neal Simmons and widow of A. Donald Tuck. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Mrs. Tuck was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors...

William Petty

William Petty

Dec 25, 2018

William Robert Petty, 81, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Novant Huntersville Hospital. Born October 12, 1937, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Henry and Louise Whitlock Petty and the husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Belk Petty. A graduate of Western Carolina University, Mr. Petty was a...

Lila Worden

Lila Worden

Dec 24, 2018

Lila Torres Worden, 95, of Moore, SC, died Monday, December 24, 2018, at her home. Born August 1, 1923, in Miami, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Librado and Ana Maria Castillon Torres and widow of Louis Bernard Worden. Mrs. Worden was a member of Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church and retired as a dental office receptionist...