Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Helen Irby France

Helen Irby France

Dec 14, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Helen I. France, 92 died Sunday, December 14, 2014 after a brief illness. Born March 12, 1922 in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Evans Irby and John Lyllian Macfarlan Irby and widow of Ralph Martin France. After graduating from Converse College, Helen enlisted in the first class of Navy WAVES in November, 1942....

Kenneth Ray Keller

Kenneth Ray Keller

Dec 10, 2014

Kenneth Ray Keller Moore—Kenneth Ray Keller, was reunited with his wife, Carolyn Tucker Keller, on the six year anniversary of her passing, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Born February 2, 1940, he was a son of the late W. Fred and Cozell Thomas Keller. Kenneth retired from Kohler Company after 40 years of service, loved Dorman football, and brought joy to...

Dotson Jennings

Dotson Jennings

Dec 7, 2014

Moore, SC- Dotson Jennings, 82, passed on Sunday, December 7, 2014 with his family by his side at Summit Hills Special Care of Spartanburg. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Ott Ervin and Mattie Lee West Jennings of Moore, SC. Dotson loved his family, friends, NASCAR, Myrtle Beach, and his special canine friend, Ozzie. Dotson...

Peggy Love Garrett

Peggy Love Garrett

Dec 3, 2014

Peggy Love Garrett Moore, SC- Peggy Garrett, 75, wife of the late Billy Frank Garrett, Sr., died unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Born in Spartanburg, SC, Peggy was a daughter of the late William Leonard Love, Sr., and Bertie Satterfield Love. She attended Spartanburg High School, class of 1957. Peggy was...

Set Keodara

Set Keodara

Nov 26, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Set Keodara, 65, beloved brother, husband, father, and uncle, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Mr. Keodara is survived by his daughter, Viennay Keodara; brothers, Kert and Seum Keodara; and sister, Khamtoune Keodara. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30th, 2:00-4:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.

Stanley Delaney "George" Moore, Jr.

Stanley Delaney "George" Moore, Jr.

Nov 26, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- George Moore, 54, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Born January 30, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, George was the son of Stanley Delaney Moore, Sr., and Eleanor Stephens Moore. He honorably served his country in the US Marines, and worked many years as an electronics technician. George enjoyed photography, snow skiing, music, and playing chess. George was...

Carl Anthony Puntigan, Jr.

Carl Anthony Puntigan, Jr.

Nov 25, 2014

Baltimore, MD- Carl Puntigan, 43, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born April 9, 1971 in Baltimore, MD, Carl was the son of Carl Anthony and Verna Lynn Boyer Puntigan, Sr. He was a graduate of Marley-Glen School, class of 1992. Carl enjoyed rare and vintage cars, collected hats and family pictures, and he loved country music, wrestling, horses, and team...

Gerald Matthew "Matt" Taylor

Gerald Matthew "Matt" Taylor

Nov 25, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Gerald Matthew Taylor, 29, husband of Kristi Morgan Taylor, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born July 12, 1985 in Gadsden, AL, Matt was the son of Mark Stephen and Laneeca Dowdy Taylor. He graduated from Dorman High School, class of 2003. Matt was a loving father and centered his life around his family and children. He enjoyed playing...

Austin Sparks Bobo

Austin Sparks Bobo

Nov 25, 2014

Roebuck, SC– Austin S. Bobo, loved and cherished by family and friends, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Mr. Bobo was born February 4, 1925, in Spartanburg, SC, and was a native of Roebuck, SC, for his entire life. He was the son of the late Austin Sparks and Lillian Wolfe Bobo. Mr. Bobo was a graduate of Roebuck High...

Harrold Dean Cook

Harrold Dean Cook

Nov 21, 2014

Harrold Dean Cook Spartanburg- Dean Cook, 76, husband of the late Betty Seay Cook (mother of his three sons) and the late Jane Ridgeway Cook, died Friday, November 21, 2014. Dean was born in Pacolet, a son of the late Dewey and Minnie Bryant Cook. He was a member of the Centre Masonic Lodge #37 and Chiquola Baptist Church in...

James Garland "Jim" Crouch, Jr.

James Garland "Jim" Crouch, Jr.

Nov 18, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- James G. Crouch, 82, husband of the late Rose Armstrong Crouch, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born November 9, 1932 in Leaksville, NC, Jim was a son of the late James G. Crouch, Sr., and Mildred Stone Crouch. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and honorably served his country in the...

Martha Elizabeth "Mama Mott" Farr

Martha Elizabeth "Mama Mott" Farr

Nov 15, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Martha Farr, 89, wife of the late Raleigh M. Farr, died Saturday, November 15, 2014. Born August 2, 1925 in Enoree, SC, Martha was a daughter of the late Hugh W. and Sophia Golden Murphy. She loved to read and cook, and was an avid gardener. Martha was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church for many years. She...

John Robert Roddy

John Robert Roddy

Nov 5, 2014

Cross Hill, SC- John Robert Roddy, 83, husband of Nell Jolley Roddy, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born August 1, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, John was the son of the late Lynn A. and Eva McIntyre Roddy. He honorably served his country in the US Army and graduated from Wofford College, majoring in accounting....

Elaine Charles Bridwell

Elaine Charles Bridwell

Nov 5, 2014

Moore, SC- Elaine Charles Bridwell, 64, wife of the late Jerry Wayne Bridwell, died Wednesday, November 05, 2014. Born June 29, 1950 in Glenn Springs, SC, Elaine was a daughter of the late Lewis A. and Iris Eubanks Charles. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1968 and retired from Springs Industries in Lyman, SC after 20...

Joe H. Turner

Joe H. Turner

Nov 2, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Joe Hal Turner, 86, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2014 at his residence after an extended illness. Joe was born on September 21, 1928 to Otis Maybin and Willie Lee Turner. His early childhood was spent enjoying his family home place which was the land parcel that is now Croft State Park. Joe was a graduate of...

Frank Junior Bolin

Frank Junior Bolin

Oct 29, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Frankie Bolin, 61, husband of Betty Powell Bolin, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born February 23, 1953 in York, SC, Frankie was the son of the late Ben and Edna Morrison Bolin. He was a Shriner, Mason, and member of the Loan Oak Lodge #372. Frankie was also a member of the Hillbilly Club and several car...

Gareth "Del" Scott

Gareth "Del" Scott

Oct 28, 2014

Gareth “Del” Scott, Jr. Moore – Gareth Delwyn Scott, Jr., 51, husband of Jennifer L. Tubb-Scott, died October 28, 2014. Del was born on August 7, 1963 to Reverend Dr. Gareth Delwyn Scott, Sr. and Fredna Jones Scott. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1982, a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College and USC Spartanburg. Del honorably...

Harrison Shackleford Chapman

Harrison Shackleford Chapman

Oct 28, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Harrison S. Chapman, age 84, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Born August 3, 1930 in Martinsville, Virginia, Harrison was a daughter of the late John Armstrong Shackelford, M.D. and Margaret Spencer Shackelford. She moved to Spartanburg in 1950 after her marriage to the late Robert Hett Chapman, Jr. Harrison graduated from Holton Arms School in Washington, D.C.,...

Mary Gwinn Skinner

Mary Gwinn Skinner

Oct 28, 2014

Roebuck, SC- Mary G. Skinner, 81, wife of the late Reverend E. Wilkes Skinner, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her home. Born July 7, 1933 in Pauline, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Junius West and Irene O’Shields Gwinn. Mary and her husband, Wilkes, pastored six churches in the upstate area for 45 years. She loved music...

Charles Allen Lee

Charles Allen Lee

Oct 26, 2014

Spartanburg, SC- Charles A. Lee, of the Golightly community, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born April 11, 1932 in Spartanburg, Charles was a son of the late Walter A. and Louis Brown Lee. He retired after many years of service from Spartanburg Steel. Charles was a member of Golightly United Methodist Church. Charles is...