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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Suryakant "Suresh bhai" Patel

Suryakant "Suresh bhai" Patel

Feb 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Suryakant "Suresh Bhai" Patel, who passed away on February 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 7th, 1947, in Ahmedabad, India. Suresh Bhai was a devoted husband, father & grandfather, whose kindness & generosity touched the lives of everyone he met. 

Suresh Bhai was a caring, loving,...

Yolanda Costantino Lancisi

Yolanda Costantino Lancisi

Feb 4, 2025

Yolanda “Yolie” Costantino Lancisi of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Milford, MA on September 23, 1934 to the late Matteo Costantino and Lucia Pagliucca Costantino. She was married 69 years to her loving husband, Albert Mario Lancisi.

Yolie was predeceased by nine siblings: brothers, Pat Costantino, John Costantino, Nick Costantino, and Joseph Costantino;...

Felix Tellford Mitchell

Felix Tellford Mitchell

Feb 3, 2025

Felix Tellford “Terry” Mitchell, 80, loving husband of Barbara Jane Barnes, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Born April 8, 1944, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Claude Solomen Mitchell and Martha Sadelle (Kennedy) Mitchell.

Terry was a passionate outdoorsman, a Man’s Man, who enjoyed kayaking, fishing, and hunting. His special friend Rollie Smith was a favorite...

Alfred Francis Wales

Alfred Francis Wales

Feb 3, 2025

Alfred Francis Wales, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Washington, PA on September 11, 1938 to the late Alfred and Mary Frances Wallett Wales.

After earning a BS in Physics from Washington & Jefferson College in 1960 he moved with his wife Jean (Pepper) to Salisbury N.C. where they raised their children,...

Philip Griffin Connell

Philip Griffin Connell

Feb 3, 2025

Philip Griffin Connell, 81, of Roebuck, SC passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Monroe, NC on August 6, 1943 to the late Marvin and Audry Braswell Connell. 

After attending Monroe public schools, Philip attended NC State University, where he earned his bachelors in Forest Management. He then enlisted in the Unites States Army, proudly serving his country....

Gloria Troublefield Gordon

Gloria Troublefield Gordon

Feb 1, 2025

Gloria Troublefield Gordon, 82, wife of Brian G. Gordon, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, at home.

Born January 20, 1943 in Blacksburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” E. Troublefield and Margaret “Mott” E. Troublefield. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music Education from the University...

William Lawrence McLeod

William Lawrence McLeod

Feb 1, 2025

William Lawrence “Mac” McLeod, Jr., 84, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born March 10, 1940 in Tarboro, NC to William Lawrence McLeod and Laura Margaret Shaw McLeod and was raised in Durham, NC where he met his wife Rachel Lillian Crutchfield McLeod. They were married for 49 years before Rachel’s passing in 2012.

Mac graduated from North Carolina...

Dana Paul Boulier

Dana Paul Boulier

Jan 31, 2025

Dana Paul Boulier, 87, of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2025. Dana was born on November 19, 1937, in Presque Isle, Maine. He was a son of the late William Howard Boulier and Beatrice Wright Boulier.

After graduating from Presque Isle High School in 1956, Dana joined the United States Air Force where he served honorably...

Lisa Alice Long

Lisa Alice Long

Jan 30, 2025

Lisa Alice Long, 69, of Spartanburg, SC, left this mortal coil on the evening of January 30th, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones.

She is survived by her loving husband Beau; two children, Austin MacKenzie and Cooper (and partner Michelle Steves); grandchildren, Marshall and Barratt; sister-in-law, Leigh Long; niece, Lissa Sinclair (and husband Greg); and grand-nephew, Henry Mooney-Sinclair.

Lisa played...

Leona "Dottie" Barbara Towery

Leona "Dottie" Barbara Towery

Jan 29, 2025

Leona “Dottie” Barbara Towery, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at 5:45 a.m., with her loving daughter by her side. She was 86 years old.

Born on December 7, 1938, in Wadena, Minnesota, Dottie was the youngest of twelve children born to Ludwig-Louis Frank Uselman and Elizabeth Marie Uselman (Hanebuth). Growing up in...

James Roger Poole

James Roger Poole

Jan 29, 2025

J. Roger Poole peacefully passed away in his home the morning of January 29, 2025. Roger grew up in Poole’s Bend, a pocket of beautiful land between Pacolet and Cowpens where his family has resided for centuries. Roger was academically successful at Cowpens High School before going to Wofford College for undergraduate studies, where he was a proud member of...

David Munro Fudge

David Munro Fudge

Jan 28, 2025

Fountain Inn,  SC- David Munro Fudge, 87, passed away Tuesday January 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Karen Emma Frigon Fudge.

Born in Spartanburg SC, David was the son of the late Fredric William Fudge and Florence Kelly Fudge. He was predeceased by his brother, Graydon Keith Fudge. He was a member of The Episcopal Church...

Peggy Fisher Wakefield

Peggy Fisher Wakefield

Jan 27, 2025

Peggy Ann Fisher Wakefield, widow of Bill Wakefield, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Bryson City, NC on August 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Christine and Edgar Fisher.

After graduating from Swain County High School, Peggy attended Western Carolina University, where she earned her bachelor’s in...

Rhesa Purnell "Pen" Hodges

Rhesa Purnell "Pen" Hodges

Jan 27, 2025

Rhesa Purnell “Pen” Hodges, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.

Pen was born March 23, 1951, in Newberry, SC, to the late Dr. Rupert Hodges and the late Eunice Purnell Hodges.

The funeral service will be held in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg at 2:00 pm Saturday, February...

Haydee Ramos

Haydee Ramos

Jan 26, 2025

Haydee Ramos, 64, of Inman, SC passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born in Valhalla, New York on August 17, 1960 to the late Justo and Olga Rivera Ramos.

In her younger years, Haydee served as a caretaker, helping with handicapped children. Her passion for caretaking carried on in her loving raising of her family. Haydee loved to...

Nancy Jo Snyder Pregley

Nancy Jo Snyder Pregley

Jan 25, 2025

Nancy Jo Snyder Pregley, 84, of Moore, SC passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Parsons, WV on September 11,1940 to the late Clarence and Mabel Arnold Snyder. She was the youngest of 5 children. Her sister, Kathryn Snyder Evans, and her brothers, Frederick Snyder, William Snyder, and Allen Snyder, have all passed from this life,...

Susan Jeanette Fleming

Susan Jeanette Fleming

Jan 25, 2025

Susan Jeanette Fleming, 66, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1958 to the late Roland David and Florence Lee Schrimsher Fleming.

Susan retired from J-Rad Technical Services. She is survived by her brother, Jeff Fleming, and nephew, Lucas Fleming. She was predeceased by a brother, David Randall Fleming.

Graveside services will be 3:00pm...

Dorothy Velma Cammer Parker

Dorothy Velma Cammer Parker

Jan 23, 2025

Dorothy Velma Cammer Parker, 89, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born on January 4, 1936, in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Richard William Cammer and Velma Mae Cammer.

A graduate of Central High School in Charlotte (Class of 1954), Dorothy attended Pfeiffer College. Dorothy married the love of her life,...

Sally Nicholson Myers Hayes

Sally Nicholson Myers Hayes

Jan 23, 2025

Sally (Sarah) Nicholson Myers Hayes, 70, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born in Spartanburg on September 18, 1954, daughter of the late Dr. John L. Myers, Sr. and Tillie Brice Myers.

A graduate of Spartanburg High School (Class of 1972), Sally went on to earn her master’s in education from the University of South...

Elisabeth Allen Smith

Elisabeth Allen Smith

Jan 23, 2025

On January 23, 2025 the final curtain fell on act 4 of the “Lib Smith Show”. She has danced her way to another existence.

Florence Elisabeth Allen (known as Lib) was born July 15, 1927 to the late Paul Mason and Ruth Christman Allen of Spartanburg, SC and has been causing mischief ever since.

Lib graduated from Spartanburg High School and from...

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