Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Brenda Gail Fowler
Jun 28, 2023
Brenda Gail Fowler, 79, of Marion NC and Fredericksburg VA, was called home to be with her family in Heaven on June 28th 2023. Brenda was surrounded by family and passed peacefully shortly after prayer.
Brenda was born on December 21st 1943 to William Edward West and Bessie Ellen Garrett in Spartanburg, SC. She was one of seven siblings.
Brenda...
Joanne Hammock Stewart
Jun 27, 2023
Joanne (Jody) Hammock Stewart, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, formally of Kerrville, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born August 22, 1933 in Thomasville, GA, and spending her childhood in Moultrie, GA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mattie Logue Hammock. On September 6, 1957 Jody married the love of her life,...
Viengxay Chanthavy
Jun 26, 2023
Chesnee, SC- Viengxay Chanthavy, 61, husband of Chomseng Chanthavy, passedaway on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 1.13am.
Born February 16, 1962 in Vietiane, Laos, he was the son of the late Wale and MouneChanthavy. Immigrated to the U.S. in 1980, married Chomseng in 1981 in San JoseCA. Viengxay moved across the country to South Carolina in April of 1987.
In...
Evelyn Inez Alley Shipman
Jun 25, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Alley Shipman, 88, wife of the late Charles Bayless Shipman, died Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Born December 27, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Mary Lou Painter Alley and Clyde Thomas Alley. She worked for Spartan Mills for many years and was a member of Stone Station Baptist Church.
Evelyn loved the...
Nancy M Dunn
Jun 25, 2023
Duncan, SC- Nancy McNabb Dunn, 70, wife of the late David Royce Dunn, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Born October 2, 1952 in Loudon County, TN, Nancy was a daughter of the late Margaret Liles McNabb ad James B. McNabb. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had a love for knitting and read her...
Lydia Moize Kaplan
Jun 24, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Lydia Moize Kaplan, 88, wife of the late Herbert Kaplan, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born April 9, 1935 in Burlington, NC, Lydia was a daughter of the late Ruth Ellen Thompson Moize and Arthur D. Moize. She graduated from Gibsonville High School in North Carolina and lived there for...
Mary Shope Neal
Jun 23, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Mary Shope Neal, 68, wife of the late Lloyd Edward Neal, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Born February 5, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, she was a daughter of Christine Evelyn Croft Williams (Jerry Williams) and the late Clinton Floyd Shope.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Lisa Diane Neal; two sons, Michael McAbee, Sr. and...
Donna Marie Wofford
Jun 21, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Donna Marie Wofford, 59, wife of James Carl Price, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Born July 30, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Arthur James Wolfe and Flora Judy Humphries Wolfe.
Donna will be lovingly remembered for her enduring strength and abundant love. She lovingly tended...
Judith Weiler Hollis
Jun 20, 2023
Judith “Judie” Weiler Hollis, 86, died on June 20, 2023 in Spartanburg, SC.
Born in Norfolk VA, on November 17, 1936, Judie was the daughter of the late Rear Admiral James B. Weiler, USN(Ret.), and the late Dorothy B. Weiler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, C. Myers Hollis.Judie grew up in San Diego, CA, attending Francis...
David Carroll Smith
Jun 19, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- David Carroll Smith, 75, husband of Charlene Young Smith, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Born July 22, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, David was a son of the late Horace Carroll Smith and Dorothy Williams Smith. He attended Spartanburg High School, class of 1965, and graduated from Limestone College. David retired from...
Steven Lee Massey
Jun 17, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Steven Lee Massey, 71, husband of Diane Mims Massey, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born June 6, 1952, Steven was a son of the late Ivie Lee Massey and Inez Agnes Martin Massey. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1970, and was called to Vietnam during...
Gale Waldrop Murray
Jun 14, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Cynthia Gale Waldrop Murray, 76, wife of the late Rudolph Landon Murray, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Born April 29, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, Gale was a daughter of the late Charles Waldrop and Marie Nelms. She was a longtime member of Canaan Baptist Church and enjoyed crafting and decorating.
She is survived by her...
Patsy Odom Lee
Jun 14, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Patsy Odom Lee, 70, wife of Danny Lee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Born December 15, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Patsy was a daughter of the late Horace and Edith Mills Odom. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg.
Patsy loved Jesus and her family. She had a natural gift for...
Emma Candler Barnette
Jun 12, 2023
Lawrenceville, GA - Emma Candler Barnette, age 33, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Born November 20, 1989 in Spartanburg, SC, Emma was the daughter of Peggy Murphy Barnette (Russell Postal) and the late Jerry Richard Barnette and Linda Bridgeman Barnette; and granddaughter of the late, Ellis and Kate Murphy, and Hugh and Betty Barnette.
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Robert Arthur Brisken
Jun 12, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Robert Arthur Brisken, 73, husband of Sharon Ann Warner Brisken, met his Savior face to face on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Born October 8, 1949 in Salem, OH, Robert was a son of the late David Arthur Brisken and Frances Mae Gilbert Brisken. He worked for Jeffrey Manufacturing for over 30 years, and retired from JTEKT.
In addition...
Elizabeth Blanchard Millwood
Jun 11, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Blanchard Millwood, 90, wife of the late Raeford Glen Millwood, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Born January 27, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Herbert Blanchard and Beryl Jewell Blanchard. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and Winthrop College, where she obtained her Associates Degree. Elizabeth played an...
William Byron Ferguson
Jun 11, 2023
William Byron Ferguson, 95, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, June 11, 2023. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of the late William and Alice Sullivan Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was a graduate of the University of Florida in 1950 and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He furthered his education completing several hours toward a Master’s degree in...
Karen Frigon Fudge
Jun 9, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Karen Emma Frigon Fudge, 81, wife of David Munro Fudge, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Born April 1, 1942 in Detroit, MI, Karen was a daughter of the late Frank Desmond Frigon and Kathleen Virginia Kline Frigon. She was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent in Spartanburg.
Karen was a gifted homemaker and...
Gary Francis Everette
Jun 5, 2023
Fairforest, SC- Gary Francis “Red” Everette, 85, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home.
Born March 20, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence Everette and Grace Huskey Everette. Red was an avid golfer and raced stock cars. He was a mason and temporarily worked for the coroner’s office and the Chesnee police department...
Deborah Kay Huitt
Jun 4, 2023
Spartanburg, SC- Deborah Kay Huitt, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Born December 10, 1953 in Greenville, SC, Debie was a daughter of the late James Richard Gaunce and Avanelle Gravely Gaunce.
Deborah, Debie, Mom, wasn’t only an excellent mother to her own children, but to anyone who needed a mother figure. She was a born nurturer and...