Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Hazel Lamb Bennett

Hazel Lamb Bennett

Nov 16, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Hazel Lamb Bennett, 101, wife of the late G. Mack Bennett, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home. Born October 9, 1914 in Union, SC, Hazel was a daughter of the late Joseph Layton and Mary Ellen Lee Lamb. She was a sales clerk for Carolina Cash and retired after more than 50 years of service. Hazel...

Clarence Edward Cothran

Clarence Edward Cothran

Nov 14, 2015

Jonesville, SC- Clarence Edward Cothran, 71, husband of Kathy Elizabeth Ward Cothran, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at his home. Born August 4, 1944 in Clover, SC, Clarence was a son of the late Albert Lee and Peggy Jeanette Clary Cothran. In addition to his wife of 45 years, Clarence is survived by his children, Peggy C. Fowler (Ricky), Angela...

Elizabeth Harp Moreau

Elizabeth Harp Moreau

Nov 14, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Harp Moreau, 95, died Saturday, November 14, 2015. Born June 27, 1920 in Daeman, Lebanon, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Richard Assad and Jennie Habib Harp. She moved to the United States at the age of 7 where she lived in Berlin, NH for the majority of her life until she moved to Spartanburg, SC...

Wallace Keith "Cat Daddy" Pack

Wallace Keith "Cat Daddy" Pack

Nov 12, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Wallace Keith Pack, 45, husband of Deborah Fuller Pack, died Thursday, November 12, 2015. Born April 26, 1970 in Spartanburg, SC, Wallace was a son of Wallace Clifford Pack and the late Linda Wolfenbarger Godfrey. He attended Byrnes High School and was a self-employed floor and tile installer. Wallace enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing billiards. He attended Carlisle...

Linda Lee Pillsburg

Linda Lee Pillsburg

Nov 8, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Linda Lee Pillsburg, 68, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Fostoria, OH on September 30, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Bob and DeViolet Parks Pillsburg. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1965, and retired from Hillcrest Walmart. Linda was of the Baptist faith. Linda will...

Donna Bishop Laster

Donna Bishop Laster

Nov 7, 2015

Roebuck, SC- Donna Lynn Bishop Laster, 57, daughter of the late L. W. (June) and Thelma Morrison Bishop, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. Donna is survived by her son, Jacob Michael Stanton of the home; siblings, Michael Bishop of Boiling Springs, Dennis Bishop of Spartanburg, and Renae O’Shields of Pauline; and a special aunt, Ann Bishop Johnson of Spartanburg....

Stirling Cleo Greaves

Stirling Cleo Greaves

Nov 7, 2015

Greenville- Stirling C. Greaves, 85, wife of William Greaves, was born on June 21, 1930 into a Mennonite family in Sunbury PA. the daughter of Allan and Grace Smith. Stirling met her husband of 65 years when he moved from Washington DC to Sunbury. She was a housewife. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their three children,...

Jimmy Vearl Allen

Jimmy Vearl Allen

Nov 6, 2015

Roebuck- Jimmy Vearl Allen, 63, husband of Betty Allen, died Friday, November 6, 2015. Jimmy was a son of Roy Marvin and Mattie Young Seay Allen. In addition to his wife, Jimmy is survived by a daughter, Vanessa Renee Allen of Spartanburg; sisters, Gail Kitchens (Daryl), Sandra Maynor (Dean), all of Spartanburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...

Alfred Attal

Alfred Attal

Oct 30, 2015

Tampa, FL- Alfred Attal, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a battle with bladder cancer on Friday, October 30, 2015. Born June 21, 1920 in Paterson, NJ, Al was a son of the late Charles and Florence Attal. He was a graduate of Clifton High School, in Clifton, NJ, class of 1938. Al enjoyed bodybuilding at...

Jane Tauber Lewis

Jane Tauber Lewis

Oct 28, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Jane Tauber Lewis, 81, though alive in the hearts and memories of her family, completed her earthly journey and died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Born May 26, 1934 in Germantown, PA, Jane was a daughter of the late Gustave Milton and Gladys Mae Buchanan Tauber. The first child in her family to attend college, Jane left for...

Louis David Anderson

Louis David Anderson

Oct 26, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Louis David Anderson, 84, husband of the late Nellie Sue Jackson, died Monday, October 26, 2015. Born March 2, 1931 in Cowpens, SC, Louis was a son of the late William Carl and Annie Rutledge Anderson. He honorably served his country in the US Army and was the owner and operator of Anderson Variety Store. Louis was an...

Robert Thelton Pitts, Sr.

Robert Thelton Pitts, Sr.

Oct 25, 2015

Robert T. Pitts, Sr. Piedmont, SC- Robert Thelton Pitts, Sr., 88, husband of the late Betty Poore Pitts, died Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born December 11, 1926 in Ware Shoals, SC, Robert was a son of the late James D. and Agnes Woods Pitts. He was retired from the South Carolina Highway Patrol after 30 years of service. Robert was...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

Oct 24, 2015

Roebuck, SC- Mary Ann Bagwell Johnson, 81, wife of Gerald Johnson, died Saturday, October 24, 2015. Born October 8, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Guy and Bertha Bagwell. In addition to her husband, she is survived by many cousins and friends. A celebration of Mary Ann’s life will be held Wednesday, October 28th,...

Patricia Lea Brown Rankin

Patricia Lea Brown Rankin

Oct 20, 2015

Spartanburg, SC – Patricia Brown Rankin, 45, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Patty was born on August 28, 1970 to Nancy Galloway Wall and the late James Clinton Brown, Jr. Patty grew up in Norfolk, VA and attended Norfolk Christian Schools. She graduated from NCS and went on to fulfill her passion for gymnastics. Patty became an award-winning coach, teaching...

Chad Ledford Horne

Chad Ledford Horne

Oct 20, 2015

Cherokee Springs, SC- Chad Horne, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Chad is survived by wife, Nicole; children, Tyler (Crystal), Ally, Faith, and Anzleigh Horne; a grandchild, Jaxon Horne; father, Gary Horne; step-father, Steve Ledford; a sister, Angie Carter; nephew, Christopher Lundeen; Niece, Amber Lundeen; great-neices, Ava and Nora Lundeen; and his grandmother,...

Charles Franklin Lytle, PhD

Charles Franklin Lytle, PhD

Oct 19, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Charles Franklin Lytle, 83, after a full life, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 19, 2015. Born May 13, 1932 in Crawfordsville, IN, Charles was a son of the late Robert Earl and Rose Caplinger Lytle. He was raised on a farm in New Market, IN before honorably serving his country in the US Army as an Intelligence...

Marlene Mary DeVlieger Snyder

Marlene Mary DeVlieger Snyder

Oct 17, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Marlene Mary DeVlieger Snyder, 79, wife of Thomas Joseph Snyder, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Born January 3, 1936 in Detroit, MI, Marlene was a daughter of the late Marcel and Elizabeth Vercauteren DeVlieger. In addition to her husband, Marlene is survived by her children, Paul Snyder (Lona) of Carmel, IN, David Snyder of Grovetown, GA,...

James Henry Schell, Jr.

James Henry Schell, Jr.

Oct 16, 2015

Inman, SC- James Henry Schell, Jr., 76, husband of Laurie Taylor Schell, died Friday, October 16, 2015. Born January 17, 1939 in Asheville, NC, James was a son of the late James Henry Schell, Sr. and Ellen Irven Schell. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. James was a member of the American Legion Post 200 in...

Christopher Adam Cothran

Christopher Adam Cothran

Oct 13, 2015

Christopher Adam Cothran Moore - Our precious and beloved Christopher Adam went to be with Jesus on October 13, 2015. Our hearts are broken and aching at his decision to end his own life. There are no words to express the grief and sadness we feel. We know that whatever overwhelmed him is no longer. He is finally at peace...

Joshua Richard Lee

Joshua Richard Lee

Oct 11, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Joshua Richard Lee, 20, died Sunday, October 11, 2015. Born in Spartanburg, SC on August 13, 1995, Josh was the son of Johnny Richard Lee, Jr. and Laurie Floyd Lee. He was a member of the Broome High School’s football team and a long distance runner for the track and field team before graduating in 2013. Josh was...