Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Peter Bechdol
Dec 12, 2023
Robert "Bob" Peter Bechdol, 78, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on December 12, 2023. Born November 20, 1945 in New York, he was son to the late Herbert and Kathryn Bechdol. Visitation will be 11:00-11:45am on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Dunbar Funeral Home. Memorial services will follow in the Chapel at 12:00pm. Interment in M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery will...
David Ellis Brown
Apr 25, 2024
David Ellis Brown, 71, beloved husband of Keris Martin Brown, passed away on April 25th, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC, on May 23rd, 1952, he was the loving son of Robert Claude and Patsy Ellis Brown. David's life was characterized by his devotion to family, his passion for Clemson athletics, and his dedication to his work.
After graduating from Spartanburg High...
Leslie Carlin Duggins
Apr 23, 2024
Leslie Carlin Duggins, Senior, 69, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. While they celebrate his victory in Jesus, the family he leaves behind also mourns the loss of a loving husband, father, and papa.
Leslie was born in Spartanburg, SC, on October 26, 1954, to Mary and Arthur Duggins. Though the family’s travels took...
Deborah White Smith
Apr 23, 2024
Deborah White Smith of Moore, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Hemmingway, SC on November 10, 1958 to the late Roger Lee and Agnes Baxley White.A valued Human Resources Manager for over 20 years with several companies, she retired from Kohler Company. She loved Christmas, bringing the joy and...
David Lee Sprouse
Apr 23, 2024
David Lee Sprouse, 83, of Pacolet, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George Wilson and Maebell Hill Sprouse. A true man of faith, David was a dedicated lifetime member of Hammett Grove Baptist Church. David retired after 20 years with Hoechst Celanese. He was known for...
Narinder Kaur
Apr 22, 2024
Narinder Kaur, 85, of Duncan, S.C., passed away on April 22nd, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 11 A.M., at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd., Roebuck, SC 29376.
Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls
Apr 19, 2024
Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls, 80, of Spartanburg passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 after an extended illness.Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Osier Freeman Gowan and Gladys Louise Gowan. She will be lovingly remembered by her faithful husband of 38 years, Robert P. Nicholls.Karen was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her...
Laurie McCormick Copley
Apr 17, 2024
Laurie McCormick Copley, 63, of Spartanburg passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.Born July 20, 1960 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Francis Miller and Esther Castro McCormick. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and pursued higher education at the University of South Carolina and Converse College. Throughout her life, Laurie was a dedicated...
Patrick Nelson Wise Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
Patrick Nelson “Pat” Wise, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 17, 2024. Pat was born in Aiken, SC on August 3, 1931 to Patrick N. Wise, Sr. and Nina Bell Wise and grew up in Williston, Dunbarton, Trenton and Vacluse with his brother and best friend, Wallace (Wally). He graduated from Clemson University 1953 with...
Dwight "Alex" Bennett
Apr 11, 2024
Dwight Alexander “Alex” Bennett, 20, of Landrum, S.C., passed away on April 11th, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC. Dwight was the beloved son of Dwight Bennett and Genie Bennett, with his step-mother Brande Bennett by his side.
A graduate of Landrum High School, Dwight was passionate about cars and racing, finding joy in the adrenaline rush of speed and competition. His...
Ronald James Raymond
Apr 10, 2024
Ronald James Raymond, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Ron was born to Rudolph and Doris Raymond on December 31, 1947, in St. Albans, Vermont. He was a loving brother to his sister Donna and his two brothers, Earl and Al, who preceded him in death.Ron graduated from...
Annie Lee Barnes
Apr 9, 2024
Annie (Ann) Lee Barnes, age 90, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at the Mary Black Campus of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. She was born in Columbus County, NC on April 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert Lee White and the late Carie Dare White Norris. She was preceded in death by her Husband David...
Luciano Gaetanello Cont
Apr 7, 2024
Luciano Gaetanello Cont, 88, of Spartanburg died on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1935 in Schonenberg, TG Switzerland to the late Gioachino and Emma Cont-Botta. Luciano was pre-deceased by his sister Ellide Roth of Flims, GR Switzerland.After completing his formal education and apprenticeship, Luciano served in the Swiss Armed Forces earning the rank of Corporal....
Joyce Faye Johnson Hawkins
Apr 7, 2024
Joyce Faye Johnson Hawkins, 87, of Gramling, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1937, the cherished only child of the late Robert Lee and Mamie Smith Johnson. Joyce was married to Leonard Hawkins for 41 years, until his passing in 1995.A proud graduate of Byrnes High School, Joyce was an exceptional artist,...
Edward Michael Ryder, Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
Edward Ryder of Boiling Springs, beloved husband of Diane (Cuffman) for 52 years, father of Megan Snider (Matt) of Columbus, Ohio and Kate Young (David) of Boiling Springs, passed away April 7, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived in Ohio until moving to SC in 2022. He...
Thongkham Phommachanh
Apr 5, 2024
Thongkham Phommachanh, 88, passed away on April 5th, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 2 P.M. , at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home .
Richard Edward Steele
Apr 3, 2024
Richard Edward Steele, 91, was born in Maspeth, Queens, NY on April 15, 1932 and passed away in Spartanburg on April 3, 2024 after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Just days before his passing, Richard and his extended family enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend together in Columbia where his sharp wit and joking nature were on full display...
Robert Lee Sutherland Sr.
Apr 3, 2024
Robert Lee Sutherland Sr., 91, beloved husband of 63 years, to Edna Harbin Sutherland, passed away on April 3rd, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Anderson, SC, in 1932, to the late Gertrude and Lawrence Augustus Sutherland, Throughout his life, Robert excelled in various endeavors. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and...
Martha Ruth Skipper
Apr 2, 2024
Martha Ruth Skipper, beloved wife of Roger W. Skipper, passed away on April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on June 22, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, to her loving parents Frances Morrell and Robert H. Wingo. Martha was a dedicated Christian who found solace and strength in her faith. Her unwavering love for the Lord guided her...
James Robert Cottrell
Apr 2, 2024
James Robert “Bobby” Cottrell, 51, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg on January 24, 1973, a son of Donna Dustin McDowell and the late James Wellington Cottrell. Bobby was an avid reader. He loved fiction, especially fantasy and mythology. He was known for his childlike wonder and heart of gold. Bobby rarely...
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