Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Frank Douglas Hall

Frank Douglas Hall

Jul 10, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Frank Douglas Hall, 95, husband of the late Kathleen Caldwell Hall, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home. Born October 18, 1926 in Lexington, North Carolina, he was a son of the late William Thomas Hall and the late Nora Shook Hall. He is survived by his son, Jeff Hall, of Washington, DC; grandson, Brian...

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp

Jul 9, 2022

Phyllis Buchheit DeLapp, age 86, a noted community leader, philanthropist and businesswoman, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Phyllis, called "GM" by her grandchildren, was born in Wilmington, NC on July 23, 1935, to Philip A. Buchheit and Laurene Atchison Buchheit.

While Phyllis’ father, Philip Buchheit, a businessman and advertising manager, was employed with the Macon Telegraph & News, they...

Charles Christopher Weathers

Charles Christopher Weathers

Jul 2, 2022

Chesnee, SC- Charles Christopher Weathers, 58, died Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Born December 3, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was the son of LD “Buddy” Weathers and the late Barbara Ann Taylor Weathers.

In addition to his father, Buddy Weathers, Charles is survived by his sister, Gina Burgess (John); niece, Lindsay McElhinny (Jake); nephew, Jeremy Scott Nichols; great niece, Karsyn...

Carolyn Moss Wolfe

Carolyn Moss Wolfe

Jun 29, 2022

Carolyn Moss Wolfe, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Carolyn was born to Robert Henry Moss and Adelaide Moore Moss in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from McClenaghanHigh School of Florence, SC, in 1960 and from Columbia College in 1964.

 Carolyn married Joseph Lester Wolfe III on July 31, 1965...

Pha Poonsuk

Pha Poonsuk

Jun 28, 2022

Pha Poonsuk

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Dunbar Funeral Chapel. 

Opal Margaret Dowling

Opal Margaret Dowling

Jun 27, 2022

Our sweet and precious, Opal Dowling, took her final breath here on earth on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:30PM.

Born April 24, 1949 in southern Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Oberry Dowling. Opal was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church for over 40 years.

She is survived by her son, Mark Dowling...

Sommay Souvannaseng

Sommay Souvannaseng

Jun 24, 2022

Sommay Souvannaseng, 62, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on June 24th 2022.

He was born in Vientiane, Laos, 3 March 1960. Sommay was predeceased by his parents, Udom and Khambaa Sangaasree. He is survived by his wife, Hom Souvannaseng, three children, Suntaya, Linda, and Maree, and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, 2-4 pm...

Timothy Edward Powers

Timothy Edward Powers

Jun 23, 2022

Timothy Edward Powers

Spartanburg – Timothy “Tim” Edward Powers, 60, husband of Stephanie Ann Powers, died Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Tim was born on August 28, 1961 to the late William Burton and Norma Jean Smith Powers. A graduate of Wofford College, he was a proud Terrier.  Tim was the VP of the Problem Asset Division for Regions Bank. 

 ...

Patricia Rogers Smith

Patricia Rogers Smith

Jun 22, 2022

Pauline, SC- Patricia Rogers Smith, 73, wife of Douglas M. Smith, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Born June 30, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Patricia was a daughter of the late Clifton and Eleanor Rogers. She was a Registered Nurse for many years. Patricia enjoyed handling her English Mastiff in dog shows.

She was a longtime...

Carroll Dean Rhinehart

Carroll Dean Rhinehart

Jun 20, 2022

Pacolet, SC- Carroll Dean Rhinehart, 79, husband of Dicksie Lynn Greene Rhinehart, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Born June 22, 1942 in Gaffney, SC, CR was a son of the late Carl and Daisy Scruggs Rhinehart. He was retired from the Spartanburg City Fire Department with 27 years of service. For...

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Jun 18, 2022

Miriam Pearson Garrett

Roebuck, SC - Miriam Pearson Garrett, 69, wife of Gene Garrett, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the home.

 

Born December 10, 1952, Miriam was the daughter of the late H. Mauldin Pearson and Lee Ila White Pearson. She was a woman of faith and had a servant’s heart. Her roots ran deep in the town...

Ryan Nicholas Romano

Ryan Nicholas Romano

Jun 16, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Ryan Nicholas Romano, 18, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Born August 11, 2003 in Greer, SC, Ryan was the son of Tracy Leigh May King and Bengy King.

In addition to his mother and father, Ryan is survived by his sister, Baleigh Romano; and grandparents, Ron and Pam Wilson, Linsey and Beverly King, Buddie May, also...

Sivilay Sengchanh

Sivilay Sengchanh

Jun 16, 2022

Duncan, SC- Sivilay Sengchanh, 46, husband of Laura Moore, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born September 8, 1975 in Laos, he was the son of Tem and Nhay Sengchanh.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies were fishing and camping.

In addition to his wife, Laura and his furbabies, Sivilay is survived by his...

Curtis Neal Anderson

Curtis Neal Anderson

Jun 16, 2022

Spartanburg, SC – On June 16, 2022, Curtis Neal Anderson went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer. Curtis was born on June 16, 1959 in Nashville, TN. He was the son of James Ewell Anderson (deceased) and Helen Gardner Anderson. Curtis was the brother to Debbie Anderson Gibson and Donald Ray...

Gerald James Jennings

Gerald James Jennings

Jun 13, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Gerald James Jennings, 72, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Born November 16, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Gerald was a son of the late Reverend James Columbus Jennings and Jessie Dyar Jennings.

He is survived by his son, James Dyar Jennings and his wife, Amanda, and their daughter, Arley, of Spartanburg, SC; a brother in-law, Roy “Sonny”...

Ronald Lee Murray

Ronald Lee Murray

Jun 12, 2022

Ronald Lee Murray

Spartanburg - Ronald Lee Murray, 74, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Sunday June 12, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.  Born January 14, 1948, in Toledo Ohio, he was the son of the late Laurance Free Murray and Helen Louise (Jenne) Murray.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years Bonnie (Overberg) Murray, son Tom (Mindy) of...

John Allen Wise

John Allen Wise

Jun 11, 2022

Woodruff, SC- John Allen Wise, 41, husband of Victoria Felix Wise, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born May 5, 1981 in Montgomery, AL, he was a son of Alfonso and Alita Gosman Borquez.

In addition to his parents and his wife, John is survived by his sons, Noah Alexander Wise and Isaiah Michael...

Walter Montgomery Oates

Walter Montgomery Oates

Jun 9, 2022

Walter Montgomery Oates

Spartanburg - Walter Montgomery Oates (Montgomery) passed away on Thursday, June 9 at the Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. He was 92 years old. Montgomery is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Julia Henderson Oates; his twin sister, Lalage Katherine Warrington, both of Spartanburg, SC and his children: Katherine Crosland McLeod (John) of Mill Valley,...

James Colton Schmid

James Colton Schmid

Jun 8, 2022

James Colton Schmid. 26, passed Jun 8th, 2022. He was the son of Claude Schmid and Laura Ledford.

In addition to his parents, Colton is survived by a younger brother, a grandfather, a grandmother, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins across several states.

As a military family child, Colton lived and learned in different communities. He did exceptionally well in...

Jo Ann Hill Edmunds

Jo Ann Hill Edmunds

Jun 6, 2022

Jo Ann Hill Edmunds

11/23/1938-06/09/2022

Jo Ann Hill Edmunds, 83, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, June 9, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Maxwell Hill and Sara Cantrell Hill and the wife of William Carrington Edmunds, Sr.

Jo Ann attended Queens College in Charlotte, NC where she was an English major and a...