Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Charles Jackson Bradshaw

Charles Jackson Bradshaw

May 4, 2023

Charles Jackson Bradshaw was born in Lake City Florida to James William and Florence Sanders Bradshaw on July 15, 1936. Charlie was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Julia Brewer Bradshaw, daughter Julia Dargan Bradshaw and brothers James William Bradshaw, Jr., Sanders Hatfield Bradshaw, Sam Bradshaw and Jerome Davis Bradshaw.

Growing up in Lake City Florida and later Dublin...

Teddie Neil McCraw

Teddie Neil McCraw

May 3, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Teddie Neil McCraw, 90, husband of Betty McCraw, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

He was born March 26, 1933 to the late Robert L. McCraw and Etta S. McCraw. Teddie was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by his sons, Mr. Teddie McCraw, Jr. and...

Paul Allen Dunbar

Paul Allen Dunbar

May 3, 2023

 Paul Allen Dunbar of Spartanburg died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving children.

Paul was the son of the late Dr. Paul Dunbar and Mary Elizabeth Floyd Dunbar, who most knew as Miss Lizzie. He grew up with his brothers John Floyd Dunbar and Henry Stevens (Budgie) Dunbar where he enjoyed horses, raising Dalmatians with his mother, and...

Josephine Messer White

Josephine Messer White

May 2, 2023

Josephine M. White Josephine Messer White, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House in Spartanburg, S.C. Born September 13, 1936 in Pacolet, she was the daughter of the late Verdie Ellison Messer. Her husband is the late Harry Dean White of Pacolet, (he served 4 years in Navy and 16 years in Airforce)   Josephine was...

Joan Messer Jackson

Joan Messer Jackson

Apr 26, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Joan Messer Jackson, 80, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Born April 30, 1942 in Glen Springs, SC, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Lawson Messer and Albert Messer. Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Spartanburg, SC and a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. 

Joan is survived by her son, Mark Jackson and his wife, Angie;...

Deborah Allen Scott

Deborah Allen Scott

Apr 24, 2023

Inman, SC- Deborah Allen Scott, 72, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Born February 12, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Deborah was a daughter of the late Ray Allen and Maude Phillips Johnson. She was a graduate of Chapman High School, class of 1969, and employed with The Radisson Inn for over twenty years.

Deborah is survived by her son,...

Bernice Lunsford Hawke

Bernice Lunsford Hawke

Apr 23, 2023

Bernice Lunsford Hawke’s faith became sight on Sunday, April 23, 2023, when she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. She lived a full life of 88 years; one year for every key on her piano. 

 

Bernice was the daughter of Charles Eugene Lunsford and Neva Sanders Lunsford. She was born on June 9,...

Emma Bagwell Hyde

Emma Bagwell Hyde

Apr 22, 2023

Emma Bagwell Hyde’s heart of gold came to a final rest on Saturday, April 22, 2023, bringing her battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) to a conclusion. While the little-known, uncurable lung disease was mighty, Emma’s determination (with a touch of stubbornness) allowed her to spend several years more than doctors predicted with herhusband and love of her life for...

Margaret Lanford Nodine

Margaret Lanford Nodine

Apr 19, 2023

Roebuck, SC- Margaret Lanford Nodine passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer.

Margaret was the sixth child of eight to be born to the late Rex Lanford and Mable Staggs Lanford in the Stone Station community of Spartanburg. Growing up, Margaret attended schools...

William Zimmerman Cannon

William Zimmerman Cannon

Apr 19, 2023

William Zimmerman (Zim) Cannon passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born January 10, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to William Clarke (Cotton) and Elizabeth Ward (Libba) Cannon.  

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Glenn Springs.  

Zim attended Spartanburg schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School in...

Sherri Williams Skelton

Sherri Williams Skelton

Apr 19, 2023

Sherri Williams Skelton went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2023 after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on February 9, 1959 in Greensboro, NC to Charles and Helen Williams. Sherri grew up in the Winston-Salem area and had an interest in music and academics from an early age.Due to her naturally deep empathy...

Irene Long

Irene Long

Apr 19, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Irene Long, 92, wife of James Arthur Long, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Born November 28, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, Irene was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee Gregory and Evelyn Lucile Deason Gregory. She was a valued bookkeeper with Community Cash for many years before her retirement. Irene was a longtime member of Ben...

Pierre Inpong Siharath

Pierre Inpong Siharath

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Pierre Inpong (Yolt) Siharath, the son of Khamsaveuy Siharath and Phongsavanh Siharath was born July 15, 1988 in Thailand and have been living in Spartanburg, SC for all of his life.

 

Yolt and his surviving spouse, Jennifer Ounekeo have three beautiful children together.

 

He leaves to cherish the following loved ones: three (3) children: Pairry Siharath, Princeton...

Leola Delores Armstrong

Leola Delores Armstrong

Apr 18, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Leola Delores Leppla Armstrong, 93, wife of the late Robert Eugene Armstrong, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Born November 30,1929 in Lima, OH, Leola was a daughter of the late Carl and Blanche Leppla. She is the last surviving of their eight children.

Leola is survived by her daughters, Nancy Barton and her husband, Perry, of...

Frances Lewis Fisher

Frances Lewis Fisher

Apr 18, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Frances Lewis Fisher, 97, wife of the late Floyd B. Fisher, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at her home.

Born May 8, 1925 in Gastonia, NC, Frances was a daughter of the late Ura Lee Lewis and Edith Horsley Lewis. She was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Her faith remained a central part of her life.

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Julia Brewer Bradshaw

Julia Brewer Bradshaw

Apr 17, 2023

Julia Dargan Brewer Bradshaw was born in Rocky Mount, NC to Joseph Beaman Brewer and Edith Gee Brewer on June 6, 1937. Judy was predeceased by her parents; sister, Elizabeth Brewer Chambers; brother, Joseph Beaman Brewer, Jr; and daughter, Julia Dargan Bradshaw. She lived her life with the belief that love for others in need glorifies God by reflecting our...

Christopher Charles Gaw

Christopher Charles Gaw

Apr 16, 2023

Christopher (Chris) Charles Gaw, 26, was born on November 26, 1996 in Spartanburg to Robert George and Galena Parham Gaw.

Chris is a graduate of Spartanburg High School and attended Spartanburg Community College.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Barbara and Robert Elliott; life partner, Bridget Phillips; daughter, Madelyn Phillips; and siblings, Robyn McCarthy and...

Barbara Stephens Smith

Barbara Stephens Smith

Apr 11, 2023

Boiling Springs, SC- Barbara Ann Stephens Smith, 86, wife of the late Bobby Adair Smith, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Born September 24, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, Barbara was a daughter of the late James Elmore Stephens and Mildred Horton Stephens.  She was a graduate of Roebuck High School. Barbara served many years in the banking/credit...

Robert Donald Forth, Jr.

Robert Donald Forth, Jr.

Apr 9, 2023

Bob Forth

Robert Donald Forth Jr. (Bob) passed away Sunday, April, 9th, 2023, at the age of 70. Born in upstate, New York October, 26, 1952, Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl, and his four children, Heather, Eric (Julie), Jordan (Jamie), and Brad. Bob also had five grandchildren, Alexander, Michael, Abigail, Mila, and Aeliana. He is...

Max Arthur Fritz, Jr.

Max Arthur Fritz, Jr.

Apr 6, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Max Arthur Fritz, Jr., 77, husband of Donna Culbertson Fritz, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Born January 26, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN, Max was a son of the late Max Arthur Fritz, Sr. and Elice Frick Fritz. He was a graduate of Ohio University where he was a member of Theta Chi. Max was owner and...