Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Harold M. "Sonny" Cannon

Harold M. "Sonny" Cannon

Dec 23, 2015

Harold M. “Sonny” Cannon Spartanburg, SC- Harold McMillan Cannon, 84, husband of Marjorie Coddington Cannon and the late Jeanne Lytle Cannon, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born September 26, 1931 in Spartanburg, SC, Sonny was a son of the late Harold McMillan Cannon, Sr. and Edna Reynolds Cannon. He graduated from Kentucky Military Institute and attended The Citadel and Wofford...

Betty Carolyn Bickley

Betty Carolyn Bickley

Dec 19, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Betty Carolyn Bickley, 81, wife of the late James Donald Bickley, died Saturday, December 19, 2015. Born September 6, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Paul James and Ruth Cooper Emory. She was a sales clerk for K-Mart and retired from Personnel Director after 20 years of service. Carolyn volunteered for Mobile Meals...

John "Jack" Patrick Mulvaney

John "Jack" Patrick Mulvaney

Dec 13, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- John (Jack) Patrick Mulvaney, 84, of 110 Summit Hills Drive, Spartanburg, SC, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, 30 years after his initial diagnosis of heart disease. His longevity is due in no small part to the amazing care he received from his cardiologist, Dr. F. Michael Eickman. Born on July 2, 1931, in Asheville, NC, he was...

Harold B Prosser

Harold B Prosser

Dec 11, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Harold Prosser, 89, husband of the late Deloris “Dee” Prosser, died Friday, December 11, 2015. Born June 5, 1926 in Effingham, SC, Harold was a son of the late Lory B. and Lena McCown Prosser. He honorably served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Harold was a teacher with Spartanburg School District 7 and retired after...

Dale Melvin Sanders

Dale Melvin Sanders

Dec 11, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Dale Melvin Sanders, 91, husband of Juanita Parker Sanders, died Friday, December 11, 2015. Born August 30, 1924 in Blacksburg, SC, Dale was the son of the late Dave and Elizabeth Ervin Sanders. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the European Theatre of WWII. Dale was a licensed funeral director for over 40 years....

Dorothy Ormond Grier

Dorothy Ormond Grier

Dec 2, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Dorothy Ormond Grier, daughter of the late Herbert Lyman and Dorothy Suggs Ormond, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Mrs. Grier is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Thomas Grier; daughter, Janice Grier Corley and her husband, Dr. Ronald B. Corley, of Weston, MA; son, John Riley Grier and his wife, Alice, of Charlotte, NC; and son,...

Carol L. Woodruff Stack

Carol L. Woodruff Stack

Nov 30, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Carol L. Woodruff Stack, 85, wife of the late Dr. David R. Stack, died Monday, November 30, 2015. Born December 24, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, Carol was the daughter of the late Herman and Mae Crow Woodruff. She attended Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg Junior College, and the Cecil Business School. Carol was a legal secretary for Tom A....

Opal Moore Russo

Opal Moore Russo

Nov 30, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Opal Moore Russo, 86, wife of the late Nicolas Russo, died Monday, November 30, 2015. Born April 25, 1929 in Caroleen, NC, Opal was a daughter of the late George B. and Daisy Lee Green Moore. She attended Cecil Business College and was associated with Roger Goodwin and his many restaurants in the Spartanburg area. Opal was a...

Margaret Poole Fort

Margaret Poole Fort

Nov 29, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Margaret Poole Fort, of 226 Beechwood Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at home. Born February 9, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, Margaret was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Poole of Johnson City, Tennessee. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Fort Bridgforth of Charleston, SC; two sons, Dr. Daniel Wilkins...

Katie Adams Hodge

Katie Adams Hodge

Nov 28, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Katie Adams Hodge, 95, widow of Dr. G. B. Hodge, passed away peacefully at Spartanburg Regional on Saturday, Nov. 28th after a brief illness. A daughter of David Vaden Adams and Lester Susan Adams, she was born in 1920 in Gretna, VA, attended James Madison University, and graduated from Duke University School of Nursing with a BS/RN. She...

Noah Elijah Spicer

Noah Elijah Spicer

Nov 26, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Noah Elijah Spicer, 2 months old, son of Robert Shane Spicer and Harley Lyann Weathers, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. In addition to his parents, Noah is survived by his brother, Isaiah Spicer. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 29th, 2-3PM at New Hope Outreach Church. Funeral services will follow in the sanctuary at 3PM, officiated...

Johnny Leland Millwood

Johnny Leland Millwood

Nov 26, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Johnny Leland Millwood, 78, husband of Doris Mae Millwood, died Thursday, November 26, 2015. Born June 18, 1937 in Greer, SC, Johnny was a son of the late Jack Dennis and Lucy Blanche Lee Millwood. He honorably served his country in the US Airforce and was employed with Parker-Hannifin Corporation for more than 30 years. Johnny enjoyed a...

Thurman Robert Martin

Thurman Robert Martin

Nov 20, 2015

Thurman R. Martin Moore – Thurman Robert Martin, 91, husband of JoAnne Robbins Martin, died Friday, November 20, 2015. Thurman was born on May 22, 1924 to the late James Virgil and Lula Tate Martin. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who faithfully served his country in the US Navy and was a graduate of Wofford College. In...

John Burlon Vess

John Burlon Vess

Nov 20, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- John Burlon Vess, 82, husband of Diane Terese Acampora Vess, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2015. Born May 20, 1933 in Converse, SC, John was a son of the late Oren Burlon and Georgia Harrilson Vess. He honorably served his country in the US Airforce, where he received the Airman’s Medal and Bronze...

Va Inthavongsa

Va Inthavongsa

Nov 19, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Va Inthavongsa, 67, wife of Eng Inthavongsa, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her home. In addition to her husband, VA is survived by her daughters, Chanpheng and Khenkham Inthavongsa, and Vanh Phaphouvaninh; and three sisters, Vong Prasanlack, Khoune Somaniboth, and Khampeng Khonmanivong. Services will be held Sunday, November 22nd, 2:00-4:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.

Lamar L. Rice

Lamar L. Rice

Nov 19, 2015

Lamar L. Rice Cowpens – Lamar L. Rice, 66, died November 19, 2015. Lamar was born on January 19, 1949 to the late Clifford and Edna Hall Rice. He was a member of Bethel Assembly, Boiling Springs, SC. Lamar is survived by his brother, Randy; sister, Peggy; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Scott. The family will...

Jack Christopher Imhoff

Jack Christopher Imhoff

Nov 18, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Jack Christopher Imhoff, 67, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Born May 4, 1948 in Trenton, Michigan, he was a son of the late John and Virginia Imhoff. Jack was an assistant prosecuting attorney for Kent County in Michigan for 30 years and was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He was a quiet, patient, and loving...

David Michael Ashmore, Jr.

David Michael Ashmore, Jr.

Nov 18, 2015

David Michael “Lil Mike” Ashmore, Jr. Greenville –David Michael Ashmore, Jr, 42, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Mike was born on August 17, 1973 to David Michael Ashmore, Sr. and Kimberly Bond. He was an avid outdoorsmen and a loving father, brother, and son. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his daughter, Kirstyn Kirkland Garron of Greenwood;...

Dr. Jean Ellen Parrino

Dr. Jean Ellen Parrino

Nov 18, 2015

Dr. Jean Ellen Parrino Spartanburg - Dr. Jean Ellen Parrino passed away November 18th, 2015. Jean was born and educated in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending Burlingame High School, University of the Pacific in Stockton, University of California San Francisco for Dental Hygiene, and University of the Pacific in San Francisco for her Doctorate in Dental Hygiene. After living...

Elizabeth Huntley Neuburger

Elizabeth Huntley Neuburger

Nov 16, 2015

Elizabeth Huntley (“Lib”) Neuburger peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on November 16, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Spartanburg Regional after a short illness at the end of a long and joyous life of more than 92 years. Lib was born in Spartanburg on February 18, 1923 to W. O. and Helen Huntley. She was educated in the public schools...