Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Rebecca Bullington Cromer
May 15, 2024
How do we define a life well-lived? Is it measured in faith, years, impact, experiences, the love of family and friends? By these estimations and so many more, Rebecca “Becky” Bullington Cromer had a full and meaningful life.
Becky was born in Spartanburg, SC, the oldest child of Eula “Pike” Dickerson Bullington and Albert “Ab” Bryan Bullington. She attended Spartanburg...
Nancy Mason Carlisle Cooper
May 14, 2024
Mason Carlisle Cooper, 66, of Spartanburg and Seneca, SC, lost her cancer fight at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House surrounded by her family on May 14th, 2024. Mason was born in Spartanburg, SC, and was the daughter of Nancy Caldwell Carlisle and the late John Mason “Jack” Carlisle. She was married to Michael Leonard Cooper, and they celebrated their first anniversary...
Mildred LaVerne Gooddy Welchel
May 14, 2024
Mildred "LaVerne" Gooddy Welchel, 89, of Wellford, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC on April 6, 1935 to the late Horace F. and Beatrice House Gooddy.
LaVerne was known for her kind heart and caring nature. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved music (especially Rock & Roll) and...
Thongbang Poonsuk
May 14, 2024
Thongbang Poonsuk, 58, of Boiling Springs, S.C., passed away on May 14th, 2024. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 2 P.M. , at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home.
Yes C. Patel
May 12, 2024
Yeshwantku Chimanbhai Patel, 73, of Spartanburg, S.C., passed away on May 12th, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16th, at 10 A.M., at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd. Roebuck, SC 29376.
William James Walters
May 11, 2024
William J. Walters, 73, of Simpsonville, SC, died Saturday May 11th, 2024.
Born January 12, 1951, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William A. and Catherine M. Walters.
He was a retired quality control specialists at DRT Aerospace.
He is survived by his partner, Kimbly Chambers, and her daughters; Haylee Fravala (Mike), Amanda Freeman (Brandon), and three grandchildren; Bristol,...
Dennis Ray Brannon
May 9, 2024
Dennis Ray Brannon of Woodruff, SC passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 10, 1948, son of the late Cyrus Lamar and Juanita Calloway Brannon. A graduate of Boiling Springs High School, Dennis enlisted in the United States Navy. After his military service, he entered the building supply business and led a successful career...
William Grady Stewart
May 9, 2024
William Grady Stewart, age 97 of Spartanburg, SC is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after graduating to heaven on May 9, 2024. Born November 2,1926 in Simpsonville SC, he was the son of Walter Grady Stewart and Azile Bozeman Stewart. He was married to the love of his life, Sybil Stewart, for 68 years and is reunited...
Gerald "Little Dude" Turner
May 7, 2024
Gerald Fletcher Turner II, affectionately known as "Little Dude," passed away on May 7th, 2024, at the age of 69 in Inman, SC. Born on March 3rd, 1955, to the late Pat and Dude Turner, in Spartanburg, SC.
A talented piano tuner for over 53 years, Dude's career began with his Case Brothers family in Spartanburg. In 1974, he received an...
Richard Grant Revan
May 7, 2024
Richard Grant Revan, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born in Tryon, NC, to the late Dematrice Lafayette and Betty Lou Barton Revan.Richard "Rick" was a proud graduate of Clemson University and earned his master's degree in education from Converse College. Throughout his career, Rick wore many hats, excelling in various roles including...
Richard Joseph Vellines
May 5, 2024
Richard Joseph Vellines, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on April 21, 1939, in Norfolk VA, to the late Richard Joseph George and Rita Margaret Dempsey Vellines. He was married to the late Jane Vance Vellines for 62 years. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Richard began his working life as a lifeguard....
Deborah Lewis Guy
May 4, 2024
Deborah Lewis Guy, resident of Spartanburg County, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born in on February 4, 1955, to the late Sybil Snow Lewis and Edward William Lewis, Jr. and was the widow of Robert E. Guy.Deborah was a graduate of Dorman High School and went on to serve as the head...
Beatrice Ahner
May 4, 2024
Beatrice Ahner, 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas Clarence Ahner, passed away on May 4th, 2024. Born on December 6th, 1934, in Bogota, Colombia, to Jorge and Paulina Garcia y Garcia, before making her way to the United States to start her family.
Beatrice began her professional journey at the Mexican Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, before embarking on a new...
Dorothy Seay Dill
May 2, 2024
Dorothy Lee Seay Dill, 93, of Spartanburg, widow of the late James Herbert Dill, went home to be with lord on May 2nd, 2024. Dorothy was born on August 4th, 1930, to the late Albert Franklin and Rosa Emmerline Seay.
She was member of Canaan Baptist Church and a wonderful mother, who found her joy as a homemaker, maintaining the warm...
Michael Leigh Eaton
Apr 28, 2024
Michael Leigh Eaton, aged 73, passed away on April 28th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Durham, N.C., to the late Ralph Wayne and Laura Cockerham Eaton.
After graduating from Camden Military Academy, Mike pursued further education at Appalachian State University and Forsyth Tech. Mike served his country honorably as a Veteran of the U.S....
Michael Anthony Messel
Apr 27, 2024
Michael “Mike” Anthony Messel, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on April 27th, 2024 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mike was born on October 27th, 1967 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Samuel Anthony Messel (predeceased) and Charlotte Kathryn Perret Messel. Mike met the love of his life, Debbie Rene Burrell, married in 1994 and together had their son, Tyler Andrew-Messel...
Stanley Delaney Moore
Apr 27, 2024
Stanley Delaney Moore, 96, of Spartanburg, SC passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Forest City, NC, on June 19, 1927, he was raised in Caroleen, NC by the late George Bunni and Daisey Green Moore.After high school, Stanley enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was called to duty and fought at the Battle...
James Walter Kelly, Sr.
Apr 27, 2024
James Walter Kelly, Sr. of Moore, SC passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 9, 1945 to the late Walter C. Kelly and Hazel K. Gwinn. After several years in logistics with Carey Moving and Storage, James retired. He enjoyed western movies, playing solitaire, and fishing at Lake...
Sharon Hamilton George
Apr 25, 2024
Sharon Hamilton George, 71, passed away on April 25, 2024 in Inman, SC. She was the daughter of Robert Hamilton (Nancy) of Spartanburg and Doris Sheehan Cash (Robert) of Chesnee. She was predeceased by her mother, stepfather, and sister, Marcia Hamilton Halihan of Mooresville, NC. Survivors include her half-brother, Rob Hamilton (Elizabeth) of Roswell, GA; half-sister, Trish Hamilton Cobourn of Inman, SC;...
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...
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