Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Vollie C. "Vic" Bailey, Jr.
Jan 26, 2016
Spartanburg, S. C. – Vollie Cleveland Bailey, Jr., 89 of Spartanburg died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 6, 1926 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Pearl Guest and Vollie Cleveland Bailey, Sr. Mr. Bailey was the Chairman of Vic Bailey Automotive, which consists of six new...
Mae Rist Cole
Jan 26, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Mae Rist Cole, 89, wife of the late Warren Green Cole, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born August 15, 1926 in Taylor, Pennsylvania, Mae was a daughter of the late William and Ann Richards Rist. She possessed a gentle nature and always smiled. Mae was happy until the end and was loved by those who knew her. Mae...
Donald James Welch
Jan 22, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Donald James Welch peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on January 22, 2016, after a life well lived for over 84 years. Born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 9, 1931 to John and Mary Welch, Don was the sixth of their eight children. He was educated in the public schools of Ashland before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Helen Setzer Royals
Jan 20, 2016
Pauline, SC- Helen Setzer Royals, 90, wife of Charles Edwin Royals, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Born May 25, 1925 in Newton, NC, Helen was a daughter of the late William Lester and Eva Margaret Blalock Setzer. She was a graduate of Newton High School where she was a great asset to the basketball team as a starter, winning 4...
Gloria Hall Fleming
Jan 18, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Gloria Hall Fleming, 65, wife of the late Alberry Sullivan Fleming, died Monday, January 18, 2016. Born February 1, 1950 in Anderson, SC, Gloria was the daughter of Elizabeth Wicker Hall and the late Furman Anderson Hall, Jr. She attended Spartanburg High School and went on to become a registered nurse. Gloria was employed with Doctor’s Memorial Hospital...
Evelyn Smith Waddle
Jan 15, 2016
Evelyn Smith Waddle Spartanburg – Evelyn S. Waddle, 89, wife of the late Bo L. Waddle, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, surrounded by family. Born on March 30, 1926, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Johnny and Nettie Culbreth Smith. She was a devoted member of El Bethel United Methodist Church, actively involved with the senior group...
Barbara Kelly Ragsdale
Jan 14, 2016
Barbara Kelly Ragsdale Moore- Francis Barbara Kelly Ragsdale, 62, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2015. Born in Spartanburg, Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter Claude Kelly Jr. and Hazel Absher Gwinn. She loved to crochet and quilt. Barbara was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy K. O’Shields; a brother, James W. Kelly; sisters,...
Ralph Junior Fore
Jan 13, 2016
Moore, SC- Ralph Junior Fore, 78, husband of Shirley Dill Fore, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born October 13, 1937 in Asheville, NC, Ralph was a son of the late William McKinley and Rose Haney Fore. He was employed with Spartan Foods for over 15 years and also worked for H&H Electric. Ralph was a caring, compassionate, and humble husband,...
Paul Gunter Royals
Jan 9, 2016
Pauline, SC – Paul Gunter Royals, 83, husband of Christine McIntosh Royals, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Born November 24, 1932 in Summerland, Mississippi, Paul was a son of the late James Oscar and Denie Gunter Royals. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War during the years 1951-1954. Paul was retired from...
Mary O'Dell Littlejohn
Jan 8, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Mary O’Dell Littlejohn, 97, wife of the late H. T. “Tom” Littlejohn, Jr., passed away peacefully at NHC Greenville on Friday, January 8, 2016. Born September 1, 1918 in Liberty, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Durward G. and Vivian Allgood O’Dell. She was a graduate of Winthrop University, where she later served her beloved alma...
Virginia Olgiati Russell
Jan 7, 2016
Virginia Olgiati Russell Spartanburg – Virginia Olgiati Russell, 88, of Spartanburg went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 07, 2016. Born December 2, 1927 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Peter Rudolph Olgiati and Mae Wilson Olgiati. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Bruce A. Russell, Sr., a Baptist Minister;...
Deneen Patricia Gibson
Jan 6, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Deneen Patricia Gibson, 76, wife of the late Leo Anthony Lawrence Gibson, died Wednesday, January 06, 2016. Born November 5, 1939 in Krugersdorp, South Africa, Deneen was a daughter of the late Bertram Vincent and Winifred Laura Cooke Moore. She was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. Deneen is survived by her sons, Roger Gibson...
Christine Lawrence Finney
Jan 5, 2016
Christine Lawrence Finney Spartanburg – Christine Lawrence Finney, 47, wife of Claude Swanson “Trey” Finney III, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Born April 1, 1968, in Painesville, OH, and raised in Uniontown, PA, she was a daughter of Ronald and Margaret Elnikar Lawrence. Christine graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design, and worked at Disney Feature Animation for 15...
Jack Clifton Lee, II
Jan 4, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Jack Clifton Lee, II, 58, died Monday, January 4, 2016. Born September 16, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC, Jack was the son of Nell McCraw Lee and the late Jack Clifton Lee. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1976. Jack was previously employed with Fluor Daniel, Blakely Electrical, and Tim K. Lee Construction. He was...
Carrol Kendrick Hughes
Jan 2, 2016
Carrol Kendrick Hughes Spartanburg – Carrol Kendrick Hughes, 69, wife of the late Kenneth Robert Hughes, died Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1946 to the late Edwin Yates and Ruby Boyd Kendrick. Carrol (affectionately known as Khaki to those who loved her most) embraced life as a gift and searched for joy and laughter in...
Mary Alice Riddle
Jan 1, 2016
Mary Alice Friel Riddle, age 93, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully at her home in Roebuck, SC on Friday, January 1, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born near Richmond, VA on April 2, 1922. Mary Alice was the daughter of the late Patrick T. and Emily Caldwell Friel. Formerly employed in the cosmetics industry, Mary Alice...
Jeremy Mack Johnson
Dec 29, 2015
Spartanburg, SC- Jeremy Mack Johnson, 37, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born December 10, 1978 in Spartanburg, SC, Jeremy was the son of Mack and Susan Richards Johnson. He was a graduate of the McCarthy Teszler School. In addition to his parents, Jeremy was survived by his maternal grandmother, Allie Ruth Richards. He was predeceased by his paternal...
C. Lucille Fowler Jennings
Dec 27, 2015
Roebuck, SC- Cenny Lucille Fowler Jennings, 67, wife of the late Franklin B. Jennings, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Born March 5, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Lucille was a daughter of the late Claude and Charlotte Ledbetter Fowler. She was retired from Arkwright Mills, Cateswood Plant. Lucille was a beloved wife and mama. Lucille is...
Cara Nell Smith
Dec 24, 2015
Pauline, SC- Cara Nell Smith, 83, wife of the late Engelsby Thomas Smith, Jr., died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at her home. Born June 27, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Cara was a daughter of the late Arthur Franklin Smith, Sr. and Nellie Kate Batson Smith. She was a devoted Christian and a loving mother and grandmother. Cara is survived by...
Annie Lee Brock Akins
Dec 23, 2015
Pauline, SC- Annie Lee Brock Akins, 81, wife of the late James Akins, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born April 3, 1934 in Laurens, SC, Annie was a daughter of the late Wallace Henry and Whitney Edna Lowe Brock. She was a loving wife, mother, and nana and will...
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