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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

William Hartley "Bill" Sperry

William Hartley "Bill" Sperry

Apr 30, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Bill Sperry, 86, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014.Bill was born September 9, 1927 in Buffalo, NY. He and his mother, Ida Roth Sperry, moved to Gettysburg, PA in 1931. Bill was educated at Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg College, and Duke University. He was called to educate and spent 39 years as an educator, coach, counselor, and advisor at...

Todd Peter Marshall

Todd Peter Marshall

Apr 29, 2014

Woodruff, SC- Todd Peter Marshall, 55, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home.Born October 5, 1958 in Bryn Mawr, PA., he was the son of Doreen Brereton Marshall and the late Harold Turner Marshall, Jr. Todd Marshall graduated from Spartanburg High School and Clemson University. He was the general manager and head golf professional at The Three Pines Country...

Linda Cudd Leamy

Linda Cudd Leamy

Apr 25, 2014

Linda Cudd Leamy Spartanburg – Linda Cudd Leamy, 71, wife of George Leamy, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, in her sleep while on vacation in St. Augustine, Florida. Linda was born on August 5, 1942 in Spartanburg to the late John Arley and Moree Hudson Cudd. Linda was a lifelong member of Central Church of Christ, a graduate of...

Elizabeth "Liz" Stinger O'Neal

Elizabeth "Liz" Stinger O'Neal

Apr 24, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Stringer O’Neal Spartanburg, SC- Liz O’Neal, 86, loving wife of Adrian P. O’Neal, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Born September 25, 1927 in Mississippi, Liz was a daughter of the late John Lee and Damie Elizabeth Cole Stringer. She attended Gulfport High School and was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. Liz and Adrian resided...

Paul Eugene Orr

Paul Eugene Orr

Apr 23, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Paul E. Orr, 72, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014.Born August 1, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ, Paul was a son of the late William and Rose McGuire Orr. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Paul attended trade school where he became a mechanical contractor and became a member of the Plumber/Pipe Fitters local union 719 in...

Evelyn Mabry Wilkins

Evelyn Mabry Wilkins

Apr 23, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Wilkins, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.Born February 5, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Robert Benjamin and Lula Bobb Mabry. She was employed with Spartan Mills for over 40 years and was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church.Evelyn is survived by...

Mildred Showalter Zebley

Mildred Showalter Zebley

Apr 19, 2014

Spartanburg – Mildred Zebley, 98, died Saturday, April 19, 2014.A memorial service will be held 4pm, Friday, May 9, 2014 at Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.In lieu of flowers memorial may be made The Blood Connection, 1099 Bracken Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673.

Rory Calhoun Peebles

Rory Calhoun Peebles

Apr 18, 2014

Glendale, SC- Rory C. Peebles, 55, husband of Dale Wood Peebles, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2014.In addition to his wife of 23 years, Rory is survived by his father, Richard Peebles of Queens, NY; two brothers, Mark and his wife, Aletha, of Greenville, SC, and Brad Peebles of Manhatten, NY; two special aunts, Aunt...

Kenneth Eugene Scott

Kenneth Eugene Scott

Apr 12, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Kenneth E. Scott, 86, died Saturday, April 12, 2014.Born April 1, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, Kenneth was the son of Frank Sherman and Lulu Faye Stephenson Scott. He honorably served his country during WWII as an Electrician Mate for the US Navy. Kenneth was a graduate of Wittenberg University, class of 1952, and Ohio State Law School, and...

Doris Still Rice

Doris Still Rice

Apr 8, 2014

Cowpens, SC- Doris S. Rice, 61, wife of Randall Rice, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014.In addition to her husband, Doris is survived by her son, David Junior Rice of Cowpens; her daughter, Chrissy Gail Greene of Inman; and her grandson, Joshua Teddy Greene.A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 17th at 2:00pm at Bethel Assembly of God, 561 Upper...

Martha Louise Humphries

Martha Louise Humphries

Mar 30, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Martha L. Humphries, 91, wife of the late Oscar Melton Humphries, went home to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Born April 16, 1922 in Mayo, SC, Martha was a daughter of the late Eber Lee and Roie Poteat Peahuff. She is a former member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Martha is survived by three sons,...

Kathryn Elizabeth Layton Roberts Crisp

Kathryn Elizabeth Layton Roberts Crisp

Mar 29, 2014

Pauline, SC- Kathryn Roberts Crisp, 73, wife of the late Reuben Dean Roberts, Sr., and Earlie E. Crisp, Sr., died Saturday, March 29, 2014. Born August 8, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Kathryn was a daughter of the late Willis Nelson and Martha Elizabeth Shands Layton. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School, class of 1958, and was a member...

Janice Marshall Walker

Janice Marshall Walker

Mar 28, 2014

Duncan, SC- Janice Walker, 66, wife of Bill Walker, died Friday, March 28, 2014. Born February 9, 1948 in Bostic, NC, Janice was a daughter of the late Autherow and Esther Cook Marshall. She was retired from PPG Industries after 22 years of service. Janice was an avid gardener who loved to travel and enjoyed “The Wednesday Morning Coffee Club.”...

James Carlisle Robertson

James Carlisle Robertson

Mar 28, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- James C. Robertson, husband of Linda Steadman Robertson, passed away as a result of a sudden and unexpected heart attack on Friday, March 28, 2014. Jim was born December 3, 1949 and was the son of the late Sara and Carlisle Robertson. Jim Robertson earned the nickname “Big Kid” at an early age, but the nickname became a...

Richard G. Worthy

Richard G. Worthy

Mar 25, 2014

Moore, SC- Richard Worthy, 79, husband of Betty Weatherley Worthy, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Richard was born September 18, 1934 in Lockhart, SC. He was the son of the late Gaither M. and Lee Annie Carter Worthy. Richard honorably served his country in the United States Airforce and was a member of the American Legion. He was a...

Wilford Elmore Sherbert

Wilford Elmore Sherbert

Mar 24, 2014

Wilford Elmore Sherbert Spartanburg – Wilford Elmore Sherbert, 66, husband of Gayle Smith Sherbert , died Monday, March 24, 2014. Wilford was born on July 12, 1947 to the late Howard Elmore and Bertha Cook Sherbert . He was the owner and operator of Sherberts and Robbs Trim Shop. Wilford was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved NASCAR....

Timothy Robert "Timbo" Gowan

Timothy Robert "Timbo" Gowan

Mar 23, 2014

Roebuck, SC- Tim Gowan, 48, husband of Anne Littlejohn Gowan, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. Timbo touched every life he came in contact with. He loved the outdoors, NASCAR, and numerous other activities. Timbo was a long time employee and the last President of Community Cash. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. In addition...

Charles Herbert Taylor

Charles Herbert Taylor

Mar 22, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Charles H. Taylor, 79, died Saturday, March 22, 2014. Charles is survived by his son, Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor, Jr. (Renita) of Inman, SC; his daughter, Lisa T. Campbell of Murrell’s Inlet, SC; three brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held today, March 25th, 12:00noon in the Dunbar Funeral Home...

Janet White Christian

Janet White Christian

Mar 21, 2014

Roebuck, SC- Janet Christian, 74, wife of James Calvin Christian, died Friday, March 21, 2014. Janet, formally of Mill Spring, NC, was born January 26, 1940 to the late Newton and Eunice Adams White. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by two sons, Calvin Christian of Roebuck, SC and Newton Christian of Asheville, NC; one daughter, Tracie Patton...

Charles Edward Huitt

Charles Edward Huitt

Mar 21, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Charles E. Huitt, husband of Lillie Cornelia Orr Huitt, died Friday, March 21, 2014. Born January 24, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was a son of the late Clayton Welford and Valley Elizabeth Meadows Huitt. He retired from Arkwright Mills after many years of service and was a member of Una First Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to...

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