Travis O'Neil Rhymer
Sep 6, 2023
Travis O'Neil Rhymer, 50, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on January 7, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC to Morris Otis Rhymer and Levaine Turner Rhymer.
Travis was a 1993 graduate of The Charles Lea Center. His participation in the Special Olympics for many years brought him numerous medals and...
Barbara Gardner Strange
Sep 5, 2023
Barbara Louise Gardner Strange, 78, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 21, 1945, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Milledge Paul Gardner and Mary Louise Elizabeth Coates Gardner Coggins. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph Elbert Coggins.
Barbara was a former Postmistress at the...
Emmeline Knodler Blalock
Sep 5, 2023
Emmeline Knodler Blalock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away at the age of 92. She was born on November 20, 1930, in Butzbach, Germany. On September 5, 2023, she peacefully departed from this world at the Hospice House of Forest City.Emmeline was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who touched the lives of many people in both Germany and...
Barry Nelson Smith, Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Barry Nelson Smith, Jr., of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born on August 21, 1965, a son of Johnette Cobb Smith of Spartanburg and the late Barry Nelson Smith, Sr.
Barry was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he participated in the choir and was a Sunday School teacher. A...
James Lawrence Worthy
Sep 4, 2023
Mr. James Lawrence Worthy, 92, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home. A native of Spartanburg County, he was born on July 18, 1931, a son of the late Lawrence Worthy and Flora Crawford Worthy Parker and was married to the late Ernestine Alley Worthy.
He was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College with an associate degree in...
Albert Eugene Harvey, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Albert Eugene “Dickie” Harvey, Jr., 71, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1951, a son of the late Albert Eugene Harvey, Sr. and Virginia Tweed Harvey. Dickie was married to Vickie Turner Harvey for the past 45 years.
A graduate of Dorman High School, he attended the University of SC-Spartanburg....
Elenita Italia Grega
Sep 4, 2023
Elenita Italia Grega, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away from this world early in the morning on September 4, 2023, after an extended period of declining health, including a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Elenita was born on February 19, 1931 in Capodistria, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Benedetti. She was a devout Catholic, and...
Lewis Glenn Gregory
Sep 4, 2023
Lewis Glenn Gregory, 94, of Spartanburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1929, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Fred McDowell Gregory and Biddie Vehaun Gregory. Lewis was married to the late Frances Gentry Gregory.
Lewis was a member of Zion Hill Baptist...
Sandra Jean Fowler Whitener
Sep 3, 2023
Sandra Jean Fowler Whitener, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday September 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Spartanburg, SC on July 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Doris Estepp Fowler, and beloved wife of Benjamin Whitener.
Sandra was a graduate of Dorman High...
Marty Nolen Suddeth
Sep 2, 2023
Marty Nolen Suddeth, a man who touched countless lives with his warm smile and gentle kindness, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of 60, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on March 24, 1963, in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Marty lived a life filled with adventure, music, and love.Marty's journey began in Spartanburg, where he...
Reginald High Turner
Sep 2, 2023
Reginald High Turner – of Woodruff, SC – passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1937, in Switzer, SC. He was 86 and preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette E. Turner, also from Woodruff, and he missed her dearly. He had two sons, Dale Turner and Darrell Turner; six grandchildren, Ben, Chelsi, Andrew,...
Thomas Christopher Owens, Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Thomas Christopher Owens, Jr., 81, of Drayton, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. He was born March 14, 1942 in Woodruff, SC to the late Thomas C. Owens and Edna Robertson Owens.
He was a member of Bible Truth Baptist Church and a master mason of Converse Masonic Lodge. He worked in the auto body...
Edward DeFoix Huskey
Aug 30, 2023
Edward DeFoix Huskey, 87, of Roebuck, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1936, in the Clifton community of Spartanburg, a son of the late James Guy and Annie Belle Chapman Huskey. DeFoix was married to the late Shirley Ann Riddle Huskey.
DeFoix was a member of El Bethel United...
Tommy E. Johnson
Aug 28, 2023
Tommy E. Johnson, a remarkable individual known for his infectious smile and unwavering optimism, passed away on August 28, 2023, in Augusta, GA. Born on June 5, 1955, in Spartanburg, SC to the late, Thomas E. Johnson and Betty Cooper Vaughn. Tommy was a true miracle of God. He miraculously survived a tragic accident while serving his country in the...
Daniel William Brainard
Aug 28, 2023
Daniel William Brainard, 48, of Wellford, completed his journey on Earth, on Monday, August 28, 2023. Dan was born on April 8, 1975, in Greenville, PA. He was married to Lalita Diane Nyitrai Brainard for the last 24 years.
Dan was the owner/operator of Dan’s Lawn Service for the past 30 years. During his high school years, Dan...
Edward Heath Yarborough, III
Aug 28, 2023
Edward Heath Yarborough III, 77, of Inman, died Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Hospice House of Summerville. A native of Wilmington, NC, he was born on August 29, 1945, a son of the late Edward Heath Yarborough II and Ruth Harkey Yarborough and was married to the late Marsha Chapman Yarborough and Gayle Jones Yarborough.
He was a...
Vera Waldrep Langston
Aug 28, 2023
Vera Waldrep Langston, 88, of Spartanburg, died on Monday morning, August 28, 2023, at Valley Falls Terrace. She was born on February 4, 1935, in Spartanburg County, a daughter to the late George and Maude Jenkins Waldrep.
Vera was a member of Inman First Baptist Church. She graduated from Spartanburg Junior College and enjoyed a career as a medical...
Doris Traynham Pike
Aug 26, 2023
Doris Traynham Pike, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Fairforest, South Carolina. Doris lived a quiet lifestyle surrounded by the peacefulness of the outdoors, with unwavering love and devotion to her family.
After graduating from Fairforest High School with honors,...
Ronald "Ronnie" M. Cash
Aug 23, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" M. Cash, 82, of Chesnee, SC, passed away on August 23, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1941, in Chesnee, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Clyde Jefferson Cash and Annette Hughey Cash Elder.
In his earlier years, Ron lived on the lake where he loved to water ski and spend...
Charles "Bubba" Hugh Fowler
Aug 23, 2023
Charles "Bubba" Hugh Fowler, a beloved member of the Chappells community and a cherished friend to many, passed away on August 23, 2023, in Laurens County, SC. Born on August 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late George W. Fowler and Lucy Steadman Fowler.Bubba graduated from Fairforest High School in 1958 and attended Catawba College, where...
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