Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Jason Thomas Leaphart
Apr 4, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Jason Thomas Leaphart, 38, son of Billy and Barbara Mitchell Leaphart, died Monday, April 4, 2016. Jason was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and USC Upstate. He was last employed with Spartanburg County 911. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his brother, Nicholas Wayne Leaphart (Sharmane) of West Columbia, SC; and nephew, Roosevelt Leaphart....
Dorothy "Dolly" Felo Darr
Apr 4, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Dorothy (Dolly) Felo Darr, 88, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016. Born June 27, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio, Dolly was the daughter of the late Edith Freeman Felo and granddaughter of the late Joseph and Emma Freeman. In 1949, she married Kenneth E. (Dusty) Darr, who predeceased her in 1995. While attending Ohio University, Dolly met her...
Elizabeth Ann "Susan" Hinman Chapman Young
Apr 1, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Ann (Susan) Hinman Chapman Young, 86, - Susan Chapman Young, who had an unwavering love for her family and an uncommon devotion to her friends, was received by the Lord on April 1, 2016. Born May 26, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois, Susan was the daughter of the late Norman Seymour and Bess Bryan Hinman. She was married...
Linda Ann Wood Kinley
Mar 31, 2016
Linda A. Wood KinleySpartanburg, SC- Linda Ann Wood Kinley, 68, wife of Harold Kinley, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Born June 7, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Elizabeth Faye Harris Wood. Miss Linda, as she was known by many, was a mother figure, mentor, teacher, and friend to many...
Robert E. "Bobby" Henderson
Mar 30, 2016
Robert E. “Bobby” Henderson Spartanburg – Robert E. “Bobby” Henderson, 76, husband of Anne Farrell Henderson, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Bobby was born on January 27, 1940. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and an amazing friend. In addition to his wife, Bobby is survived by a son, Robert E. Henderson, Jr.; two daughters, Donna Cooke, Suzanne Henderson;...
Lacy Joann Zimmerman
Mar 29, 2016
Inman, SC- Lacy Joann Zimmerman, 35, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Born September 6, 1980 in Spartanburg, SC, Lacy was the daughter of Gary Zimmerman and the late Joann Schlosshan Zimmerman. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 1999, where she was a proficient softball player, known as “Lacy J”. Lacy enjoyed the outdoors and loved...
Carlos Eduardo Osorio
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Carlos Eduardo Osorio, 79, husband of Maria Ines Medina de Osorio, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Carlos was a tool and die maker that came from Bogotá, Colombia, South America, to find a better life for his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Carlos is survived by his sons, Carlos...
Carlos Eduardo Osorio
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Carlos Eduardo Osorio, 79, husband of Maria Ines Medina de Osorio, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Carlos was a tool and die maker that came from Bogotá, Colombia, South America, to find a better life for his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Carlos is survived by his sons, Carlos...
Joseph Ocran Beasley, Jr., MD
Mar 28, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Joseph Ocran Beasley, Jr., MD, 84, husband of Doris Hunt Beasley, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Born July 28, 1931 in Savannah, GA, Joe was a son of the late Joseph Ocran and Martha Russell Beasley. He was a graduate of the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. Joe practiced ophthalmology for over 35...
Shirley Mae Bryant Reece
Mar 25, 2016
Shirley Mae Bryant Reece Spartanburg – Shirley “Nana” Reece, 70, wife of the late James Franklin Reece, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016. Shirley was the daughter of the late Bonnie Jane and Sam Bryant. She is survived by her seven children; Rosemary Mckitrick, Denise & Tim Solesbee, Vickie & Buddy Powell, James...
Gladys Abernathy Hughey
Mar 24, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Gladys Abernathy Hughey, 79, wife of the late S. H. Hughey, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born February 12, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, Gladys was a daughter of the late William N. and Bessie Mae Abernathy. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and for many years, was employed with Southern Bell. After Gladys and S. H....
John L. "J.L." Peake, Jr.
Mar 24, 2016
Pauline, SC- John Lam “J.L.” Peake, Jr., 87, husband of Marcia Stone Peake, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. Born December 14, 1928 in the Glenn Springs Community, J.L. was a son of the late Hattie West Peake and John Lam Peake, Sr. He was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his...
Bobby Ray Minish
Mar 23, 2016
Moore, SC- Bobby Ray Minish, 79, husband of the late Jacqueline Minish, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born May 19, 1936 in Greenwood, SC, Bobby was a son of the late Roy Littlejohn and Marie Turner Minish. He honorably served his country in the US Navy where he served as a riverboat patrol captain and aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam...
Frances Mircovich Grein
Mar 18, 2016
Spartanburg, SC – Frances Mircovich Grein, 76, wife of the late Leo Joseph Grein, died Friday, March 18, 2016. Born March 4, 1940, in Corpus Christi, TX, Frances was the daughter of the late Arnold and Dorothy Laughlin Mircovich. She attended Bishop High School in Bishop, TX, and was a graduate of Texas A&I University, obtaining her degree in Education...
Daniel T. Rawls, Sr
Mar 14, 2016
Daniel T. Rawls, Sr Spartanburg – Daniel Terrell Rawls, Sr., 91, husband of the late Betty Jo Beeching Rawls, died Monday, March 14, 2015. He was born on June 6, 1924 in Hattiesburg, MS to the late James Edward Rawls, Sr. and Maude Pouncey Rawls. Dan joined a family-owned consumer finance company upon discharge from the Navy, where he graduated...
Renie Everett Hall
Mar 14, 2016
Renie E. Hall Greer – Renie E. Hall, 90, wife of the late M. Randy Hall, died Monday, March 14, 2016. Renie was born on September 21, 1925 to the late Charles Franklin and Abbie Falls Everett. She was the former Miss Myrtle Beach 1947, an active dietician in hospitals, serving also as a nutritionist for Carolina Community Actions. She...
Betty P Holcombe
Mar 12, 2016
Betty P. Holcombe Spartanburg, SC- Betty Jane Pierce Holcombe, 80, wife of the late Charles Wesley Holcombe, died Saturday, March 12, 2016. Born March 11, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Elbert Lester and Eunice Wood Pierce. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1954, and retired from Milliken Company after 43...
SSG Donald "Donnie" Douglas Hanson
Mar 12, 2016
Fort Bliss, TX- Donald Douglas Hanson, 28, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 by injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Born August 21, 1987 in Charlottesville, VA, Donnie was a son of Charles Douglas and Terri Lee McKinney Hanson. He attended Dorman High School. Donnie honorably served his country for 10 years in the United States Army, serving tours in Iraq...
Parker James Riddle
Mar 11, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Parker James Riddle, 3, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born January 18, 2013 in Spartanburg, SC, Parker was the son of Thomas Jason Riddle and Victoria Anne Edgar. In addition to his parents, Parker is survived by his sister, Kaylee-Anne Ruth Riddle; maternal grandparents, Willene and Ronald Edgar; and paternal grandparents, Linda and Lewis...
Thurza Rachel Tinsley
Mar 5, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Thurza Rachel Tinsley, 94, died Saturday, March 5, 2016. Born July 14, 1921 in Spartanburg, SC, Rachel was the only child of the late Sir Peyton and Susan Bishop Tinsley. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1938, Converse College, and Columbia University of New York. Rachel was the Office Manager for the National Beta...