Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Nancy (Nan) Lee Hill Robertson, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Nancy was born on May 1, 1932, in Pulaski, TN to the late William Lawson Hill, Sr., and Birdie Lee Roberts Hill. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, William Wallace Robertson; sister, Mildred Jean...

Jul 1, 2021

Mary Ramey Johnson Nanney Wofford Brady, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at her home. Born April 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Albert Benson Johnson Sr. and Hattie Foster Johnson.

A graduate of Converse College, USC-Columbia and Southern Baptist Seminary, Mrs. Brady earned a Master’s Degree in Religious Education as...

Jun 30, 2021

Jordan “Dan” Burton Brock, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at RoseCrest Retirement Community. He was born in St. Louis, MO, to Rudolph Gabriel Brock and Marjorie Todd Brock.

A graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1973, Mr. Brock moved to Spartanburg in 1982. He was certified as...

Jun 30, 2021

Catherine “Bug” Foster, 41 of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was the wife of Heath Foster, and daughter of Debbie Beach Gibson and Donnie Deal.

Survivors also include her sisters, Amy Phillip and husband, Keith, Donna Hall and husband Rick, Deborah Deal, and Nickey Stepp; step-son, Marqell Owens; two grandchildren; six nieces;...

Jun 28, 2021

Lajuan Newman Floyd, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, June 28, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born July 19, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Lee Newman and Eva Ann King Newman Kirk and widow of William “Bill” Calvin Floyd.

Mrs. Floyd was a retired supervisor at Maytex Knitting Mill...

Jun 28, 2021

William Riley “W. R.” Hughes, 82, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 8, 1939 in Shelbyville, TN, he was the son of the late Frederick Lee Hughes and Lillie Gay Olive Hughes.

A. U. S. Marine Veteran, Mr. Hughes was a retired welder with Siemens and supervisor with...

Jun 27, 2021

Theodore “Ted” Charles Conrad Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Spartanburg on the afternoon of Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 84.

He was born on June 25, 1937, to parents Theodore Charles Conrad Sr. and Mary Gilby Conrad in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Myers Park High School, Mars Hill College, and...

Jun 26, 2021

Logan Bryan Jolly Jr., 94, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, June 26, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Born September 27, 1926 in Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Logan Bryan Jolly Sr. and Vinnie Hammett Jolly.

A U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Jolly was a retired crane operator with Chapman’s...

Jun 26, 2021

Norma Jean Dillow Humphrey, 97, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus. Born December 18, 1923 in McClure, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Robert Dillow and Bess Ida Douglas Dillow and widow of Robert Donald Humphrey.

Mrs. Humphrey was a retired registered nurse and...

Jun 26, 2021

Mary McDuffie Knipfer was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 26, 2021 shortly after noon while surrounded by her husband, daughters, and The Rev. Dr. Donald J. Wilton.  It was the end of her four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer during which she willingly demonstrated that Christ’s grace was sufficient for her, and his power was made perfect in...

Jun 26, 2021

Jeff Lawson, 57, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 3, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of Bennie Lawson and Diane Curtis Scoggins.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Lawson was formerly with Water Treatment Services. He was an avid fisherman, played neighborhood basketball, loved to play poker,...

Jun 25, 2021

Jean D. Lamp, 94, of Summit Hills, Spartanburg, SC, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Albany NY on November 10, 1926, she was the loving daughter of Joseph Messina and Angela Conde Messina and wife of her beloved husband Vernett R. Lamp.

She graduated from Vincentian Institute, Albany NY, was a Paralegal in the law...

Jun 25, 2021

John Lee Butler, 57, of Pacolet, SC died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 12, 1964 in Fostoria, OH, he was the son of John William Butler of Pacolet, SC and the late Julianne Betzer Butler.

Mr. Butler was formerly employed at the Charles Lee Center and a member of Montgomery Memorial United...

Jun 24, 2021

Infant Kayson D’Mariae Stephens, entered unto earth and heaven Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was the son of Kevin D. Stephens and Tyrisha K. O’Dell.

Kayson is survived by his brother, Kamden Daeshaun Stephens, grandparents, Toga Thompson, Rodney Stephens, Tanisha Brownlee, and Richard O’Dell; great-grandparents, Dwight Brownlee and Judy Brownlee, and great-grandmother, Brenda Fain.

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Jun 23, 2021

Paul Lancaster Jr., 88, of Walnut Grove, SC died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at White Oak Manor. Born in Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 1932 he was the son of the late Paul Lancaster and Gladys Genobles Lancaster and husband of the late Juanita Faye Huggins Lancaster.

A U. S. Air Force Veteran, Mr. Lancaster was a...

Jun 22, 2021

Minnie “Mickie” Laura Casey Cox, 84, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home. Born March 6, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert James Casey and Tressie Compton Casey.

Mrs. Cox was a lifelong member of El Bethel United Methodist Church where she served on multiple committees and...

Jun 22, 2021

Ronald Coleman Mabry, 80, of Roebuck, SC died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 4, 1941 to Connie Mack Mabry and Lula Abner Mabry.

Mr. Mabry was a retired welder with Wayne Dalton Company. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing, and was a member of Roebuck Masonic Lodge...

Jun 20, 2021

Nellie Fowler Lutz, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born March 31, 1939 in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. Fowler and Sue Ledbetter Fowler. Mrs. Lutz was a retired floral designer.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynne McArthur (Mike) of Spartanburg, SC...

Jun 20, 2021

Lonnie Wayne Miller, 65, was united with his heavenly Father on Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was a cherished husband, a treasured father, admired grandfather, adored brother, and selfless friend. Lonnie was a pillar in the community and was always there to help those in need. Knowing Lonnie was a true blessing in this life. He was born on...

Jun 20, 2021

Charles Roy Ellison, 93, of Pacolet Mills, SC passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Ashlan Village, Lyman, SC. He was born in Pacolet, SC on October 17, 1927 to Howard Ellison and Adell Gibson Ellison where he grew up with his five siblings.

A U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, Roy returned to...