Patricia Dillard
Jul 17, 2016
Patricia Slemons Dillard, 78, of Moore, SC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born April 6, 1938, in Spartanburg, SC, Pat was the daughter of the late Enoch James and Tommy Lucile Miller Slemons. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Edwin Dillard. Pat grew up in Spartanburg, graduating from Spartanburg High School and Converse...
Zora Massing
Jul 17, 2016
Zora Edwards Massing, 85, of Inman, SC, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital-Spartanburg. Born August 17, 1930, in Pound, VA, she was the daughter of the late Toye and Belle Hashman Edwards. Mrs. Massing enjoyed gardening and ceramics. She was a volunteer with the Republican Party having attended every National Convention since 1984. She was also...
James Miller
Jul 16, 2016
Cdr. James Miller (retired), formerly of Virginia Beach, VA and most recently residing at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC, died on July 16, 2016. Born March 28, 1922, in Lynbrook, NY, he was the son of Martin R. and Magdalena M. Stuttig Miller. Jim graduated from Malverne High School, Malverne, NY, joined the Naval Reserve in 1939, graduated from...
Leland Smith
Jul 15, 2016
Leland E. Smith, 66, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, July 15, 2016, in the arms of his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Thomas Smith. Born September 27, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Carlton Smith "Smitty" and Jennie Lee Fain Smith Silvey. In addition to his wife he is survived by daughters, Pam and...
Vickie Waddell
Jul 15, 2016
Vickie Kay McSwain Parks Waddell, 62, of Cowpens, SC died Friday, July 15, 2016 at her home. Born April 1, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Lakey and Betty Goode McSwain. Vickie was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Shawna Jones of Pacolet, SC; granddaughter, Lindsey Reissener of Spartanburg, SC; grandson, Brandon...
Esther Schmid
Jul 14, 2016
Esther Schmid arrived by ship to America as a young, freshly married Swiss immigrant in 1959, accompanied by her husband, Franz. The two would make a new life in this great country, become upstanding American citizens and raise a fine family. As a Swiss, Esther carried within her a natural reticence, an affinity for precision and quality, and a love...
Lisa Reece
Jul 14, 2016
Lisa Renee Fowler Reece, 46, of Gaffney, SC, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 1, 1969 in Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Grady Edward and Elizabeth Ann Lawing Fowler. Lisa was a member of Fairforest Church of God. Survivors include her husband, William Edward Reece; son, Matthew Tyler Reece of...
Josephine Brown
Jul 14, 2016
Josephine Pearson Brown, 86, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Rock Hill, SC. Born March 9, 1930, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Eura Asbury and Lennie Harris Pearson and widow of Fred Franklin Brown. Mrs. Brown was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She retired from John...
Vernon Burnett
Jul 13, 2016
Vernon E. Burnett, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 12, 1932, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Henry and Ruth Toney Burnett. A National Guard veteran, Mr. Burnett was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow. One of his greatest pleasures...
Terry Sanders
Jul 12, 2016
Terry Lee Sanders, 53, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away to her home in Heaven on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 27, 1963, at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, she was the daughter of Marvin O. Sanders Jr. and Janice Deal Sanders of Spartanburg, SC. Terry received a Bachelor's Degree from Strayer University, was a graduate of...
Annette Graham
Jul 11, 2016
Annette Peeler Graham, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at White Oak Manor-Spartanburg. Born March 11, 1937, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Nellie Gwinn Peeler and widow of John Dillard Graham. Mrs. Graham was a member of Beaver Hills Baptist Church and retired from Magnolia Manor. Surviving are her son, Michael...
Lee Lasnier
Jul 11, 2016
Lee Fowler Gentry Lasnier, 96, of Inman and formerly of Glendalyn Avenue in Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, July 11, 2016. Born December 3, 1919, in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Tip Fowler and Leila Elizabeth Fowler. Mrs. Lasnier was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and formerly employed at Southside Elementary School....
Brenda Hewitt
Jul 11, 2016
Brenda Baker Hewitt "Mimi", 76, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at her home. Born June 2, 1940, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Scoval and Jessie Vaughn Baker and widow of Gary Hewitt. Mrs. Hewitt was a member of Clifton Second Baptist Church and worked for Chartwell Food Services. Survivors include her...
Henry Pruitt, Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
Henry Martindale Pruitt, Jr., 97, formerly of Thornhill Drive, Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 4, 1919, in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Henry and Gertrude Poole Pruitt and husband of the late Mary Laurens Pruitt. A graduate of Fairforest High School, Mr. Pruitt retired in 1981 from...
Peggy Tucker
Jul 8, 2016
Peggy Lawson Tucker, 73, of Woodruff, SC died Friday, July 8, 2016 at her home. Born October 29, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Artis and Lottie Mae Fowler Lawson. Peggy was a homemaker and a member of Anchor Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Robert S. Tucker; son, Ricky Ray Tucker...
Richter Daniel
Jul 8, 2016
Richter A. "Rich" Daniel, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at White Oak Manor. Born July 10, 1926 in Cowpens, SC, he was the son of Early Aubrey and Gracie Spencer Daniel. He was the widower of Hazel Everette Daniel. Rich was the owner of various small businesses in the Upstate. He was a deacon and dedicated...
Larry Horne
Jul 7, 2016
Larry Edward Horne, 70, of Pacolet, SC, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born January 25, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Buel and Mary Louise Tessnear Horne. Mr. Horne enjoyed coaching baseball and football with his grandchildren and he also loved the game of golf. He retired from Musgrove Mills...
Frances Charles
Jul 6, 2016
Frances Lavania Wimberly Bessent Charles, 87, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born October 1, 1928, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry D. Wimberly, Sr. and Trumon Miles Wimberly. Mrs. Charles was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg and Circle #7. She was formerly employed as a...
Gladys Winters
Jul 6, 2016
Gladys Pass Winters, 94, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at White Oak Estates-Spartanburg. Born November 25, 1921, in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ovil and Sallie Seabolt Pass and widow of Clifford Goldman Winters. Mrs. Winters was an avid gardener who enjoyed family gatherings every Sunday. A member of Morningside Baptist Church, she...
John Willis
Jul 4, 2016
John Carroll "Ikey" Willis, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at his home. Born February 28, 1933, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Elmer and Mable Rhinehart Willis. A U. S. Army veteran, Mr. Willis loved to go deep sea fishing and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Converse Baptist...
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