Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Robert Gerald Cooper

Robert Gerald Cooper

Oct 9, 2015

Robert Gerald Cooper Spartanburg – Robert Gerald Cooper, 82, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015. Born on December 23, 1932, Gerald was the son of the late Sam and Cora Dunaway Cooper. Gerald faithfully served his country in the US Airforce. He was a brick mason, later also working with concrete and in other areas of construction until retirement. Gerald...

Margaret T. Wellman

Margaret T. Wellman

Oct 7, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Margaret Teel Stokes Wellman, 82, wife of the late Harold Wellman, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Born August 25, 1933 in Columbus, GA, Margaret was a daughter of the late Olan and Audry Mae O’Pry Teel. She was a member of Pastor John’s Sunday School Class and First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. Margaret lived in Phenix City, AL...

Sandra "Sandy" Carolyn Brown Warlick

Sandra "Sandy" Carolyn Brown Warlick

Oct 6, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Sandra Carolyn Brown Warlick, 63, wife of H. Gaines Warlick III, passed away on October 6, 2015 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 2, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Mildred Brown Allen and the late Franklin George Brown Jr. and the stepdaughter of the late...

Joyce Laeing Briggs

Joyce Laeing Briggs

Sep 30, 2015

Joyce Lawing Briggs Spartanburg – Joyce Lawing Briggs, wife of the late Allen Henry Briggs, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Joyce was born in Spartanburg to the late Frank Garner and Belle Melton Lawing. She was a graduate of Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing, and served as director of nursing at the Charles Lea Center, a nursing instructor at...

Eddie Earl Lane

Eddie Earl Lane

Sep 30, 2015

Eddie Earl Lane Enoree- Eddie Earl Lane, 64, husband of Deborah Cash Lane, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Eddie was born on December 13, 1950 to the late Ed and Judy Wilson Lane. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Eddie is survived by...

Nancy A. Cole

Nancy A. Cole

Sep 29, 2015

Nancy Ames Cole left this world peacefully on September 29, 2015. She came into the world on July 4, 1916 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a remarkable person and many wanted to be invited into her life and join with her in the story and adventure of “what's next?” She married Roy Wheaton Cole Jr. on December 25, 1936. Roy...

Susan Marie Taylor

Susan Marie Taylor

Sep 27, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Susan Marie Taylor, 51, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born June 26, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC, Susan was a daughter of the late Mason Edward Taylor, Sr. and Doris Taylor Martin. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Susan is survived by a brother, Mason E. Taylor of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Kathy Martin (Rocky)...

Thomas Hanly Stall

Thomas Hanly Stall

Sep 26, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Hanly Stall, 79, husband of Mary Ann Streck Stall, passed away very peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at his home, knowing once again that his beloved Gators had won. Born October 26, 1935 in Tampa, FL, Thomas was a son of the late C. Hanly and Connie Hicks Stall. He was the grandson of the late...

Christopher Todd Johnson

Christopher Todd Johnson

Sep 24, 2015

Boiling Springs, SC- Christopher Todd Johnson, 42, husband of Courtney Catoe Johnson, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born January 26, 1973 in Rock Hill, SC, Todd was a son of J T Johnson, Jr. and Catherine Christopher Johnson. He graduated from Broome High School and Presbyterian College. Todd obtained his B. S. from MUSC...

Stanley "Woody" McKittrick

Stanley "Woody" McKittrick

Sep 24, 2015

Stanley “Woody” McKittrick Enoree, SC- Stanley Woodrow McKittrick, 72, husband of Barbara Arnold McKittrick, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born October 30, 1942, Woody was a son of the late James and Rozelle Oakes McKittrick. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Woody is survived by his son, Stanley Ray McKittrick (Sheila) of Woodruff;...

Pauline Green Kimbrell

Pauline Green Kimbrell

Sep 24, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Pauline Green Kimbrell, 54, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born October 14, 1960, Pauline was a daughter of Mildred Jackson Ruppe and the late Furman Green. In addition to her mother, Pauline is survived by her sons, Jacob Hyatt and Brandon Kimbrell; a daughter, Jessica Nittel (James); grandchildren, Madison and Emily Nittel; a brother, Jimmy Green; and three...

Robert "Bobby" William Jarvis

Robert "Bobby" William Jarvis

Sep 23, 2015

Greenville, SC- Robert William Jarvis, 31, son of John and Cindy Jarvis died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Newnan, GA. Bobby was born May 4, 1984 in Greenville, SC. He attended Bob Jones University where he was a proud member of Alpha Omega Delta. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Becky; his brother, Mike (Monica);...

Dr. Richard E. Jabbour

Dr. Richard E. Jabbour

Sep 23, 2015

Dr. Richard E. Jabbour passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, October 5th, 2015 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with a memorial service to follow at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals: PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304 or Appalachian...

Evelyn R. Lukridge

Evelyn R. Lukridge

Sep 23, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Anna Regan Lukridge, 84, wife of the late George Raymond Lukridge, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Born July 6, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mae Reck Regan. She was a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Michael Lukridge (Vicky)...

Calvin L. Blanchard

Calvin L. Blanchard

Sep 17, 2015

Roebuck- Calvin Lamar Blanchard, 70, died Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was formerly from Roebuck, but he spent the last few years of his life in NC living with his daughter. Calvin was born in Spartanburg, a son of the late James Tony and Alice Abernathy Blanchard. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved horses and coon hunting. Calvin was...

William "Bill" Clarence Ross

William "Bill" Clarence Ross

Sep 15, 2015

Pacolet, SC- William Clarence Ross, 87, died peacefully at his farm on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Bill was born on June 15, 1928, in Henderson, NC and grew up at Thompson Orphanage in Charlotte, NC. At the age of 16, Bill joined the Merchant Marines and then later, the US Marine Corps with whom he proudly served his country. Bill...

Audrey Chase Walters

Audrey Chase Walters

Sep 14, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Audrey Chase Walters, 101, wife of the late William F. Walters, died Monday, September 14, 2015. Born August 5, 1914 in East Orange, NJ, Audrey was the daughter of the late J. William and Ada Prince Chase. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Walters and his wife, Carolyn Trowbridge Walters; and a grandson, John David Walters....

Sophia Langdon Plylar

Sophia Langdon Plylar

Sep 7, 2015

Spartanburg, SC – Sophia Langdon Plylar, 92, wife of the late Edison S. Plylar, died Monday, September 7, 2015. Born November 11, 1922, in Spokane, Washington, Sophia moved to Alabama after marrying her Air Force sweetheart Edison. Later, Sophia and Edison moved to Spartanburg to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Sophia was the daughter of the late Clifford...

Paul Bomar Morrison

Paul Bomar Morrison

Sep 5, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Paul Bomar Morrison, 60, died Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born September 13, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Paul was the son of the late Newton Eli and Ethel Louise Bomar Morrison. He was a skilled self-employed builder for many years and, in recent years, working for Dunbar Construction. Paul was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed the outdoors....

Nell Griffin Morrow

Nell Griffin Morrow

Sep 3, 2015

Spartanburg, SC- Nell Griffin Morrow, 89, wife of the late Roy Lee Morrow, died Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born June 28, 1926, Nell was a daughter of the late Joel R. and Lois F. Griffin. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Nell was a caretaker for her mother and husband in their latter years...