Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
William Craig Kirkland
Dec 28, 2022
William “Craig” Kirkland (Luba) of Moore was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1955 in Spartanburg S.C. and was the middle son to Harvey W. Kirkland and the late Bobbie Jean Kirkland. He was a beloved son, father, friend and most of all, grandfather.
Craig graduated Dorman High...
James Ansel Jacobs
Dec 27, 2022
James Ansel Jacobs died Tuesday morning at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a sudden illness.
He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 4th, 1945 and was predeceased by parents, Mildred L Jacobs and James A Jacobs, Sr.; sisters, Audrey Snipes, Edith Davis, and Joyce Hunt.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Pierce...
Marcelene Hager Frye
Dec 26, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Rebecca Marcelene Hager Frye, 92, died the morning of December 26, 2022.
“Marcy” was born to Willie and Linnie Hager on November 12, 1930 in Cornelius, NC. She earned a RN Degree from Mercy Hospital and School of Nursing in Charlotte in 1953. She treasured her job as a nurse in Hartsville and Spartanburg, as well as being...
Malcolm Jones Caldwell
Dec 25, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Malcolm Jones Caldwell, 69, husband of Bronwyn Cudd Caldwell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home.
Born June 19, 1953 in Glendale, CA, Malcolm was the son of the late Rufus Jones Caldwell and Rose Marie Best Caldwell. He was a graduate and lifelong supporter of Wofford College and Clemson University, where he received...
Brenda Foster Ratterree
Dec 22, 2022
Brenda Foster Ratterree, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on December 22, 2022. She was the wife of Charles H Ratterree III.
Brenda was born in Spartanburg on September 13, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Keith Foster, Ruby Lee Taylor and the stepdaughter of Jesse E. Taylor, Sr. Brenda was predeceased by her daughter, April Dawn...
Barbara Chapman Arnold
Dec 22, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Barbara Chapman Arnold, 78, wife of Jerry Lee Arnold, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Born April 12, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, Barbara was a daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian Humburger Chapman.
In addition to her husband, Jerry, Barbara is survived by her sons, Dwayne Arnold and his wife, Donnie, and Howard Arnold and his...
Deidra Hooker Krokos
Dec 21, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Deidra H. Krokos, 72, wife of the late Stanley Krokos, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
Born August 27, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Virginia Towery Hooker and George Dempsey Hooker.
DeeDee was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many people and will be greatly missed.
She...
Jack R Tyner, Sr.
Dec 14, 2022
Jack R. Tyner, Sr.
Spartanburg, SC- Jack Remus Tyner, Sr., 94, husband of the late Sybil Rankin Tyner, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Born April 16, 1928 in Greenville, SC, Jack was a son of the late Charles W. Tyner and Pauline Rouda Tyner. After the accidental death of his father, he was raised by his grandparents, Mr....
Patricia Jean Lamas
Dec 13, 2022
Spartanburg, SC - Pat Lamas, 68, beloved wife of Carlos Lamas, passed away on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at her home.
She was a unique gift to everyone who knew her, even if for a brief time. Her goal in life was to encourage everyone to be their best and to do their best. This was evident in her...
David Carroll Mitchell
Dec 13, 2022
David Carroll Mitchell, husband of Norma Jean Mitchell, passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded in love. He was born in Knoxville, TN on April 21, 1929 to B.T. And Lillian Mitchell. He was predeceased by his only sister, Barbara Mitchell Brock.
David was a loving father to his, and Norma Jean’s, children and children in-love: Steve Mitchell (Carolyn), Bill...
Jack Sher
Dec 12, 2022
The Jazz Age. Speakeasies and the decadent Roaring Twenties. Duke Ellington opens at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Al Jolson and “The Jazz Singer” brought sound to moving pictures and the end of the silent movie. The first 3 inch television was invented.The first Model A Ford was sold for 5. Babe Ruth was breaking records with the NY Yankees....
Linda Gay Hershberger
Dec 11, 2022
Moore, SC- Linda Gay Hershberger, 78, wife of David M. Hershberger, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born April 21, 1944 in Purlear, NC, Linda was a daughter of the late Agnes Allgood Waters and Travis W. Waters. She was a graduate of Berea College, class of 1967, where she obtained her degree...
Doris Pettit Lancaster
Dec 10, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Doris Pettit Lancaster, 93, wife of the late Ryan H. Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Born December 9, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, Doris was the daughter of the late Henry Franklin and Carrie Littlefield Pettit. She was a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church and a former member of Friendship Baptist Church, growing up...
Jack R Tyner, Jr.
Dec 9, 2022
Spartanburg, SC - Jack R. Tyner, Jr., 68, also lovingly known as Jackie, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.
Born to Jack R. Tyner, Sr. and the late Sybil Rankin Tyner on September 18, 1954, Jackie spent his years in his hometown of Spartanburg, SC. After graduating from Dorman High School in 1972, Jackie joined his father in their...
Ray Bernard Price
Dec 9, 2022
Greenville, SC - Ray Bernard Price, 90, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022,from a brief illness.
He was born in Wolfton, SC on October 5, 1932, to the late Otis Bernard Price and Mettie Hughes Price. Ray graduated from Clemson University in 1956 with a degree in Civil Engineering. As an accomplished engineer, his career took him to nine states,...
Charles Eugene Morrow, Sr.
Dec 8, 2022
Charles E. Morrow, Sr., 86, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00pm at Lake Bowen Baptist Church, Inman, South Carolina, followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00pm.
Charles was born July 17, 1936, in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Hester Brown Morrow and Charlie...
Delores Harvey Black
Dec 7, 2022
Arcadia, SC- Delores Harvey Black, 77, wife of Bobby Earl Black, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born September 6, 1945 in Arcadia, SC, Delores was a daughter of the late Clifford and Lillian Moss Harvey. She was a loving wife, mother, and the best “nanny” to her grandkids.
Delores and her husband,...
Dean Plaia
Dec 6, 2022
Frank Dean Plaia, 84, died peacefully on December 6, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House in Spartanburg, SC.
Born December 15, 1937, in Panama City, Panama, he was the son of the late James and Mary O’Neil Plaia. He attended Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox, Massachusetts, and graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a degree in Latin...
James Richard Riddle
Dec 6, 2022
James R. Riddle, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after complications with pneumonia and strokes.
James (Jimmy) was born on April 17, 1949 in Greenwood, SC to the late Harold L. Riddle and the late Lula B. Riddle. He is survived by his wife, Judy R. Riddle, of Spartanburg,...
Margaret Nagy
Dec 4, 2022
Solon, OH- Margaret Szilagyi Nagy, 91, wife of the late Laszlo Zoltan Nagy, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
She was a part of the Hungarian Revolution Freedom Fighters in 1956. They were driven by idealism and heroism for their freedom! She and two of her siblings immigrated through Austria and their radio code name was “The Singing Angels”...
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