Obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Jefferson Howard Rice, 61, of Whitney, SC went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his residence. Jeff was born on March 10, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, and was the son of Laura Christine Rice of Whitney, SC and the late Joe Howard Rice.

Jeff graduated from Boiling Springs High school in 1978....

Sep 5, 2021

When Vera Thomason Israel opened her eyes Sunday afternoon, September 5, 2021, she was met by her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ and a host of loved ones that have gone before her.

Born Vera Estelle Thomason in Whitney SC on February 23, 1938 to James Leroy and Nora Gilliam Thomason, Vera was the third of 10...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary Joyce Grizzle Crain, 74, of Glendale, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus.  She was born December 18, 1946 in Spartanburg, a daughter to the late Luther and Eva Mae Wright Grizzle.  She was the loving wife of the late Ronnie Eugene Crain.

Joyce loved attending her church, St. Andrew United Methodist...

Sep 4, 2021

Clarence Lee Johnson, 91, of Spartanburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, his and his precious wife, Mick’s, wedding anniversary.  They were able to enjoy their first heavenly anniversary together.  Mildred “Mickey” Moore Johnson predeceased Clarence on February 5, 2015.

Clarence was born on February 10, 1930 in...

Sep 4, 2021

Dr. Robert Neal Poteat, 82, was born in Spartanburg to Furman H. and Mary Eubanks Poteat on January 15, 1939. Dr. Poteat received his undergraduate degree from Carson-Newman University, and then graduated from the Medical College of South Carolina. After his residency, he became a practicing anesthesiologist in Spartanburg.

During the Vietnam War, Dr. Poteat “Bob” became...

Sep 4, 2021

Melissa Leigh Young Bray, 61, of Inman, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at her residence.  She was born July 30, 1960 in Williamsburg, VA, a daughter to Walter B. Young of Clemmons, NC and the late Janice L. Barrett Young.

A member of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Chapin, SC, Melissa was a great wife and mother. ...

Sep 2, 2021

Paul Douglas Burgin, 77, of Inman, SC died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Inman Healthcare. Born January 12, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Delia Seay and Marion W. Burgin, Sr.

Paul attended Sunday School at Calvary Baptist Church with his dad. He was a special person with many friends. A joy...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary McCraw Jolly, 93, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, in San Antonio, TX.  She was born October 29, 1927 in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late Bural Andrew and Sarah Cora Gossett McCraw.  Mary was married to the late Logan Bryan Jolly, Jr. for 71 years.

Mary was a member of Bethany Baptist Church...

Sep 1, 2021

Dianne Burnette Murach, 68, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born November 10, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Olin and Ruth Southers Burnette Whitehead.

Dianne was dedicated to her family, and enjoyed gardening, flowers and puzzles. She retired from Pizza Hut as an...

Sep 1, 2021

Vicky Burrell, 65, of Pacolet, SC died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Born January 13, 1956 in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jack Bolton and Betty Jo Price Branum.

Victoria was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a “book nerd,” loved the arts, enjoyed concerts and was a...

Sep 1, 2021

Betty Barnes Walpole Weller, 85, of Spartanburg, known by her family and friends as “Precious,” died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Columbia, SC on August 13, 1936, she was the firstborn daughter of Elizabeth Glenn and Donald Alfred Barnes.  She graduated from Central...

Aug 30, 2021

Fred Bernard Beck, 82, of Spartanburg, SC died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 11, 1939 in Glassy Mountain community of Greenville, SC.  Fred was a longtime resident of Hampton, VA, where he spent his career as an electrical engineer with NASA Langley AFB and was an internationally renowned recognized electromagnetics expert.  Fred loved...

Aug 29, 2021

Bobby G. Morgan, 76, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 12, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late J. T. and Ruby Burch Morgan. He was the husband of the late Peggy E. Morgan.

A US Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Morgan was retired from...

Aug 28, 2021

Patricia DeWalt Rubel, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Summit Hills. Born April 24, 1932 in Minerva, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Vaughn and Eva Johnson DeWalt and the widow of Dr. Harold Richard Rubel.

Patricia was in the Class of 1950 Minerva High School and a graduate of...

Aug 28, 2021

Ruth Reynolds Brannon, 94, of 18 Valley Drive, Weaverville, NC, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. A native of Spartanburg, SC, she was the widow of Boyce A. Brannon and the daughter of the late William Harley Reynolds and Myrtle Ezell Reynolds.

She was a member of First Baptist of Spartanburg where she...

Aug 28, 2021

Kim Green Hall, 66 of Cowpens, SC died Saturday, August 28. 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 24, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Sephas and Violet Thomas Green.

Kim was the property manager for B & W Housing Development for 31 years. She was a member of North...

Aug 27, 2021

Alinda F. Gunter, 66, of Cowpens, SC died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born February 15, 1955 in Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late David and Larue Simmons McCraw and the widow of William “Sonny” Gunter.

Alinda was a school cafeteria manager at McCarthy Teszler, and a member of...

Aug 27, 2021

Peggy E. Morgan, 72, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 27, 1948 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Harold and Frances Pauline Sherbert Emory.

Peggy was a former bookkeeper at Consolidated Tire. She was a faithful member of Southport Church. She loved God, her family,...

Aug 24, 2021

James Madison Justice, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. A native of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Sam and Dessie Phillips Justice.

A US Army veteran Mr. Justice served in the Vietnam War. James retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a conductor after 37 years...

Aug 23, 2021

June Gossett Marthers, 68, of Pacolet, SC passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 20, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Boyd and Margaret Bell Lee Gossett.

June was a graduate of Pacolet High School. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, was...