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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Billy Fred Cooper

Billy Fred Cooper

Sep 19, 2012

Inman, SC- Billy Cooper, 78, died after a courageous battle against cancer. Billy was born November 21, 1933 to the late Alvin Cooper and Arizonia Robertson Cooper Burnett in Woodruff, SC. Mr. Cooper served 23 years in the United States Air Force where he received a Bronze Star. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed playing in charity golf...

Margie Elizabeth Addis Walker

Margie Elizabeth Addis Walker

Sep 13, 2012

Roebuck – Margie E. Addis Walker, 85, died Thursday, September 13, 2012. Margie was born on August 8, 1927 to the late Babe and Essie Thomas Addis. She is survived by a son, Ralph Clint Walker (Sherry) of Blacksburg; four daughters, Annette Skelton (Charles) of Seneca, Jacqueline Leatherwood (Robert) of Woodruff, Vanessa Price (Ray) of Roebuck, Sandra Walker Davis (Clarence)...

Dr. William D. Hall, Jr.

Dr. William D. Hall, Jr.

Sep 3, 2012

Spartanburg, SC- William D. Hall, Jr., beloved husband of Virginia C. Hall, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Abbeville, SC on May 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Dalton and Ruth Hall of Greenville, SC. William Hall was a veteran of WWII, a Mason, and...

John Roland Page

John Roland Page

Sep 3, 2012

Roebuck – John Roland Page, 74, husband of Ann Garland Page, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at home John was born on March 28, 1938 in Spartanburg to the late John Howard and Marguerite McKinney Page. He was associated with commercial/Industrial insulation contracting for over 40 years and was co-owner of L J Insulation of Roebuck. John was a Mason...

Raymond L. Hayes

Raymond L. Hayes

Sep 1, 2012

Spartanburg- Raymond L. Hayes, 78, beloved husband of Marguerit Sherbert Hayes, died Saturday, September 1, 2012. Raymond was born in Spartanburg, in the Drayton community on July, 25, 1933. He was a son of the late Coke and Ella Bouknight Hayes. Raymond was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1951. He was the purchasing agent with Clement Lumber...

James “Jim” Brown

James “Jim” Brown

Aug 30, 2012

Spartanburg – James C. Brown, husband of the late Elma L. Brown, died August 30, 2012. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and the New Boy Sunday School Class. He is survived by a son, Steve Brown and a daughter, Starr Jameson both of Spartanburg. Jim was blessed with five grandchildren; Jackie Wampler, Chris Quinn,...

Frances Lorene Turbeville Compton

Frances Lorene Turbeville Compton

Aug 25, 2012

Spartanburg, SC- Lorene Compton, 82, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered the presence of the Lord on August 25, 2012. She had been a resident of Skylyn Place for the last few years. Lorene was born on December 5, 1929 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and was the daughter of the late B. E. Turbeville and Nettie Lee Hocutt Turbeville. She graduated...

Arthur Ray Lawter, Sr.

Arthur Ray Lawter, Sr.

Aug 20, 2012

Spartanburg – Arthur Ray Lawter, Sr., 76, died Monday, August 20, 2012. Ray was born on March 9, 1936 to the late Ralph and Ethel Bradley Lawter. He grew up with a love for automobiles that lead him into a career in auto repair. Ray started several successful businesses including Rays Trim Shop, Rays Auto Parts, and also co-founded Northside...

Donald Steven West

Donald Steven West

Aug 16, 2012

Spartanburg- Donald Steven “Steve” West, 60, husband of Sandra Miller West died Thursday, August 16, 2012. Steve was born in Spartanburg, SC, a son of Jonelle Weaver West and the late Donald L. West. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1970, and attended Spartanburg Methodist College. Steve honorably served his country in the US Army. Steve...

Aubrey “Lee” Pointer

Aubrey “Lee” Pointer

Aug 14, 2012

SPARTANBURG, SC – Aubrey Lee Pointer, 79, husband of Ellen Hickey Pointer, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Lee was born on September 7, 1932 in Birmingham, AL to the late Aubrey Lee and Georgia Mae Belcher Pointer, Sr. He was a member of Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by four daughters,...

Marvin Ray “Marv” Cok

Marvin Ray “Marv” Cok

Aug 13, 2012

Marvin Ray (Marv) Cok, 68, passed away Monday, August 13, at his home. He was born in Celeryville, Ohio, on Sept 9, 1943. He was the youngest son of the late Ben and Catherine Cramer Cok. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Marv attended Calvin College in Michigan and graduated with a...

Brian P. “Yank” Anderson

Brian P. “Yank” Anderson

Aug 13, 2012

Spartanburg, SC – Brian P. Anderson, 55, died Monday, August 13, 2012. Brian was born on December 19, 1956 in Cleveland, OH to the late Gilbert L. and Winifred Heefner Anderson. He was employed with Dunbar Construction for over 26 years. Brian was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Ohio State. He is survived by his...

Randolph Noe “Randy” Richter, III

Randolph Noe “Randy” Richter, III

Aug 11, 2012

Spartanburg, SC – Randolph Noe Richter, III, age 51, died Saturday, August 11, 2012. Born in Charleston, SC, Randy was the son of the late Barbara Solt Richter and Randolph Noe and Mary W. Richter, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Toni K. Vess of Monks Corner, Sherri M. Delgado of Goose Creek, Terri...

John Larry “Johnny” Kay

John Larry “Johnny” Kay

Aug 8, 2012

John Larry Kay, 60, of Spartanburg, died late Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his home. Born in Greer, Johnny was the son of the late Jack and Mary Ellen Kay. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, his daughter Katie, his son Thomas, and his brother Tommy. He was predeceased by a brother Bobby Kay. Johnny’s main loves were his...

Lawrence Harrison

Lawrence Harrison

Aug 8, 2012

Spartanburg, SC – Lawrence Harrison, 88, husband of the late Janelle Floyd Harrison, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Lawrence was born on September 8, 1923 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg to the late Lawrence H. and Lula Thomas Harrison. He honorably served his country in the US Army and retired as a long haul driver for McLean Trucking....

Lucy Honeycutt Jackson

Lucy Honeycutt Jackson

Aug 6, 2012

Spartanburg, SC – Lucy Honeycutt Jackson, 90, wife of the late Carl B. Jackson and the late Marvin E. Sloan, died Monday, August 6, 2012. Lucy was born in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Ellen Moree Honeycutt. She was the owner operator of Kiddie Cottage Daycare Center and was a member of Ben Avon Baptist Church. She...

Shirlene Kent Knowles

Shirlene Kent Knowles

Aug 5, 2012

Spartanburg- Shirlene Kent Knowles, 79, wife of the late William Arnold “Billy Joe” Knowles died Sunday, August 5, 2012. Shirlene was born in West Point, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Reid and Mary Lee Oliver Kent. She was a homemaker. Shirlene was a member of Lanett Congregational Church, Lanett Alabama; however she attended Roebuck Baptist Church locally. She...

Claudette Edwards Cash

Claudette Edwards Cash

Aug 2, 2012

Cowpens- Claudette Edwards Cash, 78, wife of Joseph Albert Cash, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. Claudette was born in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Jerry Crawford and Clara Mae Mullinax Edwards. She was a graduate of Cowpens High School and attended Converse College. Claudette was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. In addition to her...

John William Wakefield Jr.

John William Wakefield Jr.

Jul 31, 2012

SPARTANBURG, SC – John William “Bill” Wakefield Jr., age 86, died July 31, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Born Nov. 1, 1925, in Ninety-Six, S.C., he was the son of the late Lela Katherine Townsend Wakefield and John William Wakefield Sr. He grew up in Columbia where his father began selling Buicks in 1930. He graduated from Dreher High...

Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster

Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster

Jul 30, 2012

Pauline, SC – Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster, wife of the late Morris “Red” Bomar Lancaster Jr., died peacefully Monday, July 30, 2012. Willie Mae was born on August 29, 1929 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg County to the late Ernest and Julia Lancaster Hyatt. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and a lifelong member of Mt....

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