Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Leigh Patrice Helton

Leigh Patrice Helton

Jan 8, 2023

Moore, SC- Leigh “Tricie” Patrice Helton, 51, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Sunday, January 8, 2023. 

Leigh was born August 13, 1971 in Mobile, AL. 

Leigh was a loving girlfriend, daughter, sister, fun aunt, cousin, coworker and friend. She loved life, laughed easily, judged never and brought joy into every room that she entered. Everyone who...

Billy Gene Fowler

Billy Gene Fowler

Jan 4, 2023

Pauline, SC- Billy G. Fowler, 67, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Born July 20, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Billy was an employee of Spartanburg Water, and previously in employed in various construction and HVAC positions.

Billy is survived by his son, Jeremy Fowler; daughter, Melissa Fowler; his sister, Carolyn Bolling; and eight grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January...

Anne C Mathis

Anne C Mathis

Jan 3, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Anne C. Mathis, 89, loving wife to Frank Mathis, of 70 years this past May, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long illness.

Born July 10, 1933, in Macon, Georgia, Anne was a daughter of the late Clifford and Laura Sauls Carroll.

A member of Morning Side Baptist Church,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Duensing Holliday

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Duensing Holliday

Jan 2, 2023

Spartanburg, SC -- Elizabeth D. Holliday, 92, wife of the late Burnnie Lee Holliday, Sr., passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Born January 11, 1930 in Columbia, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Ernest and Carrie Duensing. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and worked for Holiday Inn for many years before her retirement. 

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Dennis Ray Bridges

Dennis Ray Bridges

Jan 1, 2023

Greer, SC- Dennis Ray Bridges, 75, husband of Tracy McAlister Bridges, passed away on Sunday January 1st, 2023. Born July 21st, 1947 in Shelby, North Carolina, Dennis was a son of the late William Hardin and Frances Ray Sides Bridges.

Dennis was born and raised in Shelby, NC. He joined the Army and proudly served our country in Vietnam. Dennis...

Barbara Smith Sullivan

Barbara Smith Sullivan

Dec 31, 2022

Newberry, SC- Barbara Smith Sullivan, 87, wife of the late Jack L. Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Born June 27, 1935 in Glenn Springs, SC, she was a daughter of the late John F. Smith and Earline Thornton Smith. Barbara was a retired from Evergreen Skills in Laurens, SC after many years of teaching. She was a...

Doris Ruth Bridges

Doris Ruth Bridges

Dec 30, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Doris Ruth Rhinehart Bridges, 92, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born October 16, 1930 in Morganton, NC, she was a daughter of the late David Leonard and Mary F. Leonard. Doris attended the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC.

She is survived by her sons, Jerry Rhinehart...

Jenia Larae Price

Jenia Larae Price

Dec 29, 2022

Inman, SC- Jenia L. Price (Greer), 20, stepped into her eternal heavenly home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Jenia graced the earth with her presence on October 27, 2002, born in Gainesville, FL. She was a beautiful, maverick spirit that brought bliss to any room.

Many prayers were prayed and many tears were cried on behalf of Jenia and the...

Stephen W Shirley

Stephen W Shirley

Dec 29, 2022

Roebuck, SC- Stephen Shirley, 63, husband of the late Pamela Kay Sexton Shirley, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 29, 2022. 

Born August 9, 1959 in Chicago, IL, Stephen was a son of the late John and Mildred Jenkins Shirley. 

He is survived by his sons, Sean Shirley (Courtney) and Chris Shirley (Kosha),...

Hazel Fowler Nanney

Hazel Fowler Nanney

Dec 28, 2022

Moore, SC- Hazel Fowler Nanney, 86, wife of the late Arnold Nanney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Born May 22, 1936 in Honolulu, HI, Hazel was a daughter of the late Major Eli Sherwood Fowler, Sr. and Mrs. Hazel Beryl Fowler. She received her Masters from USC and taught the 2nd grade at Lone Oak Elementary for...

William Craig Kirkland

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

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

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

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...

Barbara Chapman Arnold

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...

Brenda Foster Ratterree

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...

Deidra Hooker Krokos

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.

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

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

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...