Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Sherry Diane Pettit
Nov 20, 2023
It is with a mournful heart that we share Sherry Diane Pettit of Pauline, SC passed away. Her immaculate strength left us on Monday, November 20, 2023, after an extended series of health issues. Her transition to rest was peaceful. Sherry is survived by her stalwart husband of 42 years, Michael “Pete” Pettit; her devoted children, Kaylon and Donald; and...
Katharine Richards Bates
Nov 19, 2023
Katharine "Kathy" Richards Bates, 75, of Spartanburg passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born August 16, 1948, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Richards. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Victor Bates, III (Vic) until his passing in 2015. A graduate of T. C. Williams High School and Queens...
Richard Dennis Smith
Nov 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Richard Dennis Smith Richard Dennis Smith, born on September 30, 1943, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2023. His parents, Raymond Guy Smith and Adele Virginia Banks Smith, preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his wife, Rita Smith, and their children, Amy (Matt) Ryan and Ben (Liz) Smith, and grandchildren, Nora and Hank Smith....
Elouise Brown Faulkner
Nov 18, 2023
Spartanburg, SC - Elouise Brown Faulkner, age 81, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on April 4, 1942, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Joseph Hershal Brown and Marion Alexander Brown. Elouise was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her thoughtfulness and loving nature. She always went above and beyond...
Sara Kent Caldwell
Nov 16, 2023
Sara Kent Caldwell, 96 years old, of Fairforest, SC, passed away after a long illness on November 16, 2023. She was born in Union, SC on February 12, 1927. She is survived by her daughters Dianne Lawson and Debbie Berajeklian, her son-in-law Ara Berajeklian, granddaughters Sherrie Brooker and Michelle McAbee, grandson Joel Sawyer, sister Rachel Kent Brady and many nieces,...
Lalage K. Oates Warrington
Nov 15, 2023
Lalage Katherine Oates Warrington, an accomplished sculptor and teacher of the arts, died November 15th, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolinas in Landrum, SC. An independent and wise woman with a tremendously caring spirit and sharp wit, Lalage had a lifelong love of the arts and an enduring sense of fun. She was persistently optimistic, found humor in the mundane,...
Frances Gilreath Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Spartanburg - Frances Gilreath Brown of Boiling Springs, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. She was born November 13, 1939 in Spartanburg to the late Clyde and Louise Gilreath. Fran was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where she volunteered and worked for over 28 years. She was a member of many church...
Rosa Lee Watson
Nov 12, 2023
Rosa Lee Watson, 79, of Gaffney, SC passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born on January 18, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wright and Miranda Caegle Fuller and the beloved wife of the late Creighton Joel Watson. A talented gardener, Rosa loved to spend time outside, especially caring for her rose bushes. She also enjoyed...
Clyde Mahlon Bailey
Nov 12, 2023
Spartanburg, SC – Clyde Mahlon Bailey, 89, passed away on November 12th, 2023. Mahlon was born on April 4th, 1934, in Anderson, S.C., to the late Thomas and Jessie Maret Bailey. A proud alumnus of Greenwood High School, where he enjoyed playing football. He furthered his education at Lander University and went on to serve in the Navy, demonstrating his...
Susan Cohen Jacobs
Nov 9, 2023
Susan Cohen Jacobs, 86 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2023. She is survived by Henry D. Jacobs, Jr, her husband of 66 years and her six children - Brett, (Wife - Daniela Moura), Shawn, Clay, Laurie, Douglas, and Seth; Her five grandchildren - Dakota Dunbar (Husband-Bruce), Gunnar Cash (Wife-Emily), Sydney Jacobs, Alex Simpson (Husband-Kris),...
Winnifred Whiteman
Nov 8, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Winnifred Whiteman, 98, passed away on November 8th, 2023.
Mary Ellen Neely
Nov 8, 2023
Mary Ellen Neely, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 8, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born on April 25, 1938 to Ralph and Alma (Deal) Myers in Spartanburg, SC. Mary Ellen lived her entire life in Spartanburg. Mary Ellen graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended and graduated from Limestone College. Later, she received a master's...
Doris Allena Jetté Costa
Nov 8, 2023
Doris Allena Jetté Costa passed away peacefully November 8, 2023, with two of her daughters present. She was born Christmas Eve, 1931, in Attleboro, Massachusetts and was the second daughter of the late Doris Allena Knowles Jetté and the late Raymond A Jetté. Doris was first formally educated by French Catholic nuns at the Saint Mary Sacred Heart School in...
Kacey Leigh Watson
Nov 7, 2023
Kacey Leigh Watson, 48, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on November 7, 2023. Born February 25, 1975 in Spartanburg, she was the beloved daughter of Karen M. Martin and the late Ray A. Martin, and cherished wife of Jason Watson. Kacey was kind, loving, friendly to all, funny, witty, brilliant, beautiful, creative, and very unique. She was loved by many,...
Reneé Huston McCredie
Nov 7, 2023
Reneé Huston McCredie, 88, wife of the late James Lee “Jimmy” McCredie, died at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born June 21, 1935 in Chicago, IL, she was the only child of the late Everette Glenn and Ceclia Davin Huston. After her family moved to Columbia, SC Reneé enrolled in and graduated from Dreher High...
Rhonda Denise Raines
Nov 3, 2023
Spartanburg, SC – Rhonda D. Raines went to her heavenly home on November 3rd, 2023. Rhonda was born on March 3rd, 1961, to the late R.D. and Imogene Wyatt Brewington. Spending her childhood growing up in Pauline, Rhonda went on to graduate from Dorman High School. She then went on to meet the love of her life, Timothy D. Raines,...
Nancy Cox Bailey
Nov 2, 2023
Nancy Cox Bailey, passed away on November 2nd, 2023 at BrookStone Terrace in Woodruff, SC. Nancy was born on September 5th, 1941, to the late Raymond and Gertrude Buchanan Cox. She loved to cook, shop, and spend time with family. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School. During her career, Nancy worked at Abney Mills and Lander University before...
Allen "Ray" Goodwin
Oct 28, 2023
Allen “Ray” Goodwin Roebuck, SC – Allen Ray Goodwin went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the loving companion of Pamela N. Smith and the son of the late Merle Waldo Goodwin and Helen Garretson Goodwin. Ray was an avid sports fan that loved...
David L. Turney
Oct 27, 2023
David L. Turney, 75, of Spartanburg passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born August 28, 1948, he was a son of the late Luther and Edith Turney and husband of Mona R. Turney. A graduate of Spartan High School, class of 1966, David went on to become a skilled and respected truck driver. His career included time at Thurston...
Wallace Iyre Burnette
Oct 25, 2023
Wallace Iyre "Wally" Burnette, 78, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Born September 20, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Wally was the son of the late Elmer and Susie Burnette. He was a longtime member of Joy Lutheran Church in Moore, SC. Wally was predeceased by his...
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