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James Allen Mabry

James Allen Mabry

Feb 5, 2024

James Allen Mabry, 71, of Spartanburg, died at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on December 15, 1952, a son of the late James I. and Lois Grace Miller Mabry and husband of the late Pamela Sue Sprang Mabry. 

 

He was a graduate from Wingate College and USC Upstate where he received a bachelor's degree from each college. He was a Nuclear...

Mary Kathryn Hall, MD

Mary Kathryn Hall, MD

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Kathryn Hall, MD, age 67, passed away February 5, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Mary was born May 29, 1956, in Spartanburg, SC to the late, Thomas L. Hall and Estelle Holt Hall. 

Mary Kathryn and her sister, Cynthia, were adopted into the Hall family. She was a member at Bethel United Methodist Church, in Spartanburg, SC. Mary graduated from Spartanburg...

Wilma "Boots" Royer Greene

Wilma "Boots" Royer Greene

Feb 2, 2024

 

Wilma (Boots) Royer Greene, 91, of Spartanburg died Friday, February 2, 2024, at White Oak Estates. A native of Decatur, Ala., she was born on November 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Ennis and Flaudie McCaghren Royer.

 

She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from the SC Tax Commission.

 

Surviving is her daughter, Kim Greene Fellner (Robert) of...

Sarah Frances Campsen

Sarah Frances Campsen

Feb 2, 2024

Sarah Frances Campsen, lovingly known as Frances, passed away at the age 84 on Friday, February 2, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on June 1, 1939, in Spartanburg, SC, one of twelve children, to her late parents, W. Smith Thomas, Sr., and Lois Seay Thomas.  Frances leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and a zest for life...

Ruth Cannon Sharek

Ruth Cannon Sharek

Feb 2, 2024

Ruth Cannon Sharek, 98, reunited with her loved ones in heaven on February 2, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cannon and Lula Carter Cannon James.

 Ruth was a member of Drayton Baptist Church where she served for many years in the nursery.

Survivors include her two sons, Richard (Janice) of Inman and Tim of Chesnee,...

Herbert Alvin Lanford, Jr.

Herbert Alvin Lanford, Jr.

Feb 1, 2024

 

Herbert Alvin Lanford, Jr., 75, of Spartanburg and Columbia, SC, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on February 19, 1948, and son of the late Herbert Alvin and Ruth Thomason Lanford. 

 

He was a retired deputy director with the SC Human Affairs Commission in Columbia with 33 years of service. He was a member of...

Janet Louise Pruitt

Janet Louise Pruitt

Jan 29, 2024

Janet Louise Pruitt, 86, of Spartanburg SC, passed away January 29th, 2024, peacefully in her sleep in the early morning with family by her side. Although, most people knew her as Jan, Granny Jan, the fudge lady, interplanet Janet, the galaxy girl or as the unofficial mayor of White Oaks, all would say they loved her for her amazing fun-loving attitude towards life....

Roque Fernandes

Roque Fernandes

Jan 29, 2024

Roque Fernandes, passed away at the age of 97. He was born in Beira Mozambique, and was the oldest of eight children born to the late, Pascoal Domingos and Ermelinda Pereira Fernandes.  Roque peacefully departed from this world on January 29, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC with family by his side. He was a resident of Spartanburg for the last 41...

Ned Carroll Threatt

Ned Carroll Threatt

Jan 29, 2024

Ned Carroll Threatt, 77, of Cowpens, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC.  Ned was born on July 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late James Luther Threatt, Jr. and Stella Marie Simms Threatt. 

 

Ned was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church where he was a very welcoming leader,...

Wayne Bach

Wayne Bach

Jan 28, 2024

Wayne Bach of Inman, South Carolina, passed away on January 28, 2024, he was 74. He was born in Queens, New York and lived most of his life on Long Island before moving to Las Vegas in 1994. Wayne is survived by his two daughters, Kristin and Keri Bach, son-in-law Scott Orwick, best friend Karen Ashe, and his German shorthaired...

Marie Martin Ridings

Marie Martin Ridings

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Marie Martin Wade Ridings, 90, of Spartanburg, passed away on Friday evening, January 26, 2024. Marie was born on September 10, 1933. In Gastonia, NC, a daughter of the late Dewey and Lola Beamer Martin. She was married to the late Claude Ridings.

 Marie was a retired legal assistant from the Holcombe, Bomar, Gunn & Bradford Law Office. She was...

Stephen "Steve" Gregory Trump

Stephen "Steve" Gregory Trump

Jan 25, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Gregory Trump, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on October 19, 1949, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William Trump and Mary Klinger Trump. 

Steve served in the United States Marine Corp and was a proud veteran who held great respect and admiration for the Marine Corp....

Cullen Michael Crook

Cullen Michael Crook

Jan 25, 2024

Cullen Michael Crook, 37, passed away on Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at his home. Cullen was born on August 18, 1986, in Spartanburg, a son of Michael Brunson Crook and Luanne Daum Crook of Roebuck, SC.  He was married to Beebe Hodge Crook.  

  

Cullen was a member of First Baptist Church-Spartanburg, was an Assistant Vice President/Banking Center Manager with...

Cecil Brown Abrams

Cecil Brown Abrams

Jan 24, 2024

Cecil Brown Abrams (Sandy),70, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in Spartanburg County on December 31, 1953, the son of the late Cecil and Catherine Brown Abrams. 

 

Cecil was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Erskine College, Class of 1977. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and was active in the...

Judy Ann (Pauley) Miller

Judy Ann (Pauley) Miller

Jan 22, 2024

Judy Ann (Pauley) Miller, 73, of Inman, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Spartanburg.  She was born on December 1, 1950, in Monrovia, California to her parents, the late James Henry Pauley and Mary Elizabeth Moore Young.

Judy's upbringing in Southern California near the ocean greatly influenced her appreciation for nature and outdoor activities. She found solace in the serene...

Claude Alvin Potter

Claude Alvin Potter

Jan 22, 2024

Claude Alvin Potter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Claude Alton Potter and Amy Starnes Potter and was born in Chesnee, SC.

After graduation from high school, Claude served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.  In...

Phillip Van Patten

Phillip Van Patten

Jan 21, 2024

Phillip Van Patten, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, departed this world on January 21, 2024. His passing leaves a void in our hearts that will never be filled. Born on November 9, 1959, in Spartanburg, SC, Phillip's life was filled with adventure and joy.

Phillip had a deep love for the open road and found immense happiness in...

Peggy Lancaster Fowler

Peggy Lancaster Fowler

Jan 21, 2024

Peggy Lancaster Fowler, 89, passed away Sunday January 21, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Peggy was born October 24, 1934, to the late Sidney and Ora Pace Belue.  She was a graduate of Cowpens High School. After high school, she was employed with AAFES in Arizona, Alaska and Washington state, where she retired in 1989. Peggy married her late husband...

Duke Curtis Nivens

Duke Curtis Nivens

Jan 20, 2024

Duke Curtis Nivens, age 87, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Born August 16, 1936, in Statesville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Joe Monroe Nivens and Elizabeth Guin Nivens.

Duke Curtis Nivens aka "Grandy" graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Clemson College. He then served in the United States Army as Military...

Franklin Leon "Bud" Moss

Franklin Leon "Bud" Moss

Jan 20, 2024

Franklin Leon "Bud" Moss, 84, passed away on January 20, 2024, in Spartanburg. He was born on December 31, 1939, in Clover, SC to the late, Robert Kelly Moss and Bessie Lee Clack Moss. Bud was a loving husband, father, and PawPaw who lived a long and fulfilling life filled with happiness and joy. 



Bud is remembered as the owner and operator of Highway...

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