Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Ott Sizemore

Ott Sizemore

Nov 21, 2022

Ott Sizemore

William Arthur Sizemore, affectionately known as “Ott” passed away peacefully at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Monday, November 21st, 2022. Born on February 4th, 1953, Ott was a native of Reidville, South Carolina and son of the late John Shell Sizemore, Sr. and Harriet Taylor Sizemore. He attended James F. Byrnes High School, graduate of the class of...

Reddick Bowman Still, III

Reddick Bowman Still, III

Nov 19, 2022

Reddick Bowman Still III, husband of Agnes (Sister) Wannamaker Still for 64 years, passed away peacefully November 19, 2022. He was born October 28, 1936 in Spartanburg SC. He was the son of the late Reddick Bowman Still, Jr. and Dorothy Cannon Still. Reddick is survived by one sister, Cokey Cory of Greenville SC.

In addition to his wife,...

David Marcellous Renwick

David Marcellous Renwick

Nov 18, 2022

David Marcellous Renwick, age 58, husband of Susan Smith Renwick, passed on November 18, 2022. 

 

He was born in Newberry, South Carolina, on October 31, 1964, to Robert M. (deceased) and Vernetha F. Renwick. He was a 1982 graduate of Newberry High School and went on to earn a BA from Wofford College in 1986. While at Wofford,...

John W Bulman

John W Bulman

Nov 17, 2022

Roebuck, SC- John Bulman, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center, Mary Black Campus.

John was a native of Spartanburg County and a son of the late Furman and Mary Millwood Bulman. He was also predeceased by a brother, Adrian F. Bulman, making him the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was a...

Peggy Randall Dunbar

Peggy Randall Dunbar

Nov 16, 2022

Peggy Randall Dunbar, 88, wife of the late Henry Stevens “Budgie” Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 due to complications of heart disease.

Born December 2, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Mary Amanda and Boyd Simeon Randall. She was predeceased by her sisters, Jeanette Randall Watson and Mary Alice Randall Simmons; brother, William...

Jeannie Sivley Cunningham

Jeannie Sivley Cunningham

Nov 14, 2022

Jeannie S. Cunningham, 61, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Born July 16, 1961 in Alvin, Texas to the late Robert Swann Sivley, III, and the late Mary Crenshaw Sivley, she is survived by her husband, Reed L. Cunningham, of Spartanburg, SC; and her sons, Frank H. Cunningham,...

Janice Frye Burnette

Janice Frye Burnette

Nov 14, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Janice “Jan” Frye Burnette, 76, wife of Wallace Irye Burnette, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. 

 

Born November 11, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas, Jan was the daughter of the late Leslie and Rilla Frye....

Jane Vance Vellines

Jane Vance Vellines

Nov 13, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Jane Vance Vellines, 81, wife of Richard Joseph Vellines, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Born June 14, 1941 in Kernersville, NC, Jane was a daughter of the late Marvin Dewitt and Hattie Vance. For many years before her retirement, she was the secretary for Holy Communion Lutheran Church and was a volunteer at Spartanburg Regional. Jane...

Roger Cary Knox

Roger Cary Knox

Nov 11, 2022

Roger Cary Knox, 61, passed away suddenly on November 11th, 2022.  He was a thirty two year resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina and currently resided in Poteet, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Ruthie; three children, Gaston (Austin), Gage (Brynn) and Grace (Anthony); and five grandsons, Jax, Graham, Crawford, Miller and Briggs.Roger was a graduate of Clemson University, and...

Boots E. Lanford

Boots E. Lanford

Nov 10, 2022

Roebuck, SC- Boots Lanford, 76, beloved husband of Linda Gail Brady Lanford, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Born November 26, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Rex and Mabel Staggs Lanford. Boots was a graduate of Dorman High School and was a skilled mechanic and craftsman. He was a member of Roebuck United...

Elijah Richard Paul

Elijah Richard Paul

Nov 9, 2022

Elijah Richard Paul went home to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2022. His time spent on earth was pure joy. He only knew of love, laughter and nurturing.

He is survived by parents, Shelby and Drew Paul, a brother, Nathaniel, his maternal grandparents, Joey and Debby Duncan, his paternal grandparents, Richard and Cara Paul, aunts and...

Charles Glenn Stafford

Charles Glenn Stafford

Nov 9, 2022

Pauline, SC- Charles Glenn Stafford, 68, husband of Rena Wright Stafford, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Born April 16, 1954 in Newberry, SC, Charles was a son of the late Horace and Frances Wooten Stafford. He was a graduate of Jonesville High School where he played baseball. Charles was previously employed and retired from MEMC. He was also...

Teresa Lynn Hanna

Teresa Lynn Hanna

Nov 8, 2022

Roebuck, SC – Teresa Lynn Hanna, 63, wife of Kenneth C. Hanna, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her husband and friends.

Born September 25, 1959 in Easley, SC, she was a daughter of Kenneth Holcombe and Ruby Cantrell Reeves. Lynn was an active member of Roebuck Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Epifania Carmona Garrett

Epifania Carmona Garrett

Nov 6, 2022

Moore, SC- Epifania Carmona Garrett, 82, wife of the late William “Dub” Garrett, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born December 27, 1939 in El Paso, TX, Epifania was a daughter of the late Anastacio and Josefina Carmona. She was a longtime member of Stone Station Baptist Church.

Epifania is survived by her...

Edith Johnson Fornell

Edith Johnson Fornell

Nov 4, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Edith Johnson Fornell, 98, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  

She was born in Blue Island, IL and resided in Oak Lawn, IL until she and her husband, Seth N. Fornellmoved to Spartanburg in 2004.   Her parents, Ernest and Nellie Johnson, emigrated from Sweden in the early part of the 20th century.  She was a long...

Ernest Steven Skinner

Ernest Steven Skinner

Nov 3, 2022

Woodruff, SC- Ernest Steven “Steve” Skinner, 69, husband of Cynthia Burgess Skinner, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born December 29, 1952 in Cocoa Beach, FL, Steve was the son of the late Mary Gwinn Skinner and Reverend E. Wilkes Skinner. He attended Woodruff High School and the University of South Carolina where he received...

Ronald Vernon Killian

Ronald Vernon Killian

Oct 30, 2022

Ronald Vernon Killian, U.S. history teacher and author, died October 30, 2022 at his home in Spartanburg, SC.  Born January 3, 1938 in Great Falls, SC, He was the son of the late Sam Killian and Gladys Ellisor Killian. 

He was raised by grandparents Vernon Killian and Eva (nee, Jones) Killian of Great Falls, SC.

Ronald received a bachelor's...

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Oct 29, 2022

Dorcas Kirby Waldrep

Spartanburg - Dorcas Kirby Waldrep, 97, wife of the late George Robert Waldrep, died Saturday, October 29, 2022.Dorcas was born on January 25, 1925, to the late Josh and Pearl Fowler Kirby. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Dorcas is survived by her son, Robert D. "Danny" Waldrep of...

Sara Turner Hughey

Sara Turner Hughey

Oct 29, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Sara Turner Hughey, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. She was widowed by her late husband, Cecil F. Hughey, and was the daughter of the late James Francis Turner and Iris Mae Emory.

Sara is survived by her sons, Cecil Hughey, Jr. “Mike” and Steve Hughey...

Doris Elaine Wisniewski

Doris Elaine Wisniewski

Oct 28, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Doris Wisniewski, 76, wife of Julian Walerian Wisniewski, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Born July 17, 1946 in Woodruff, SC, Doris was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Doris Knight Lee. She was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Doris retired from Spartanburg Regional after 20 years of service as the...