Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Isaac Kemp Williams
Jun 6, 2022
Isaac Kemp Williams, known as Kemp, passed June 6th from just plain old age! Born August 8, 1922, raised in Jacksonville, Florida, he then was in the Air Corps in WWII and went on to the University of Florida on the GI Bill. At Liberty Mutual he met Mary and had a long career with both: 30 Years with Liberty...
Nancy Reakirt Martin
Jun 5, 2022
Nancy “Pat” Reakirt Martin
Spartanburg - Nancy “Pat” Martin, 94, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home in Spartanburg after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles Coleman and Elizabeth Colby Reakirt.
Pat attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She had a secretarial career and after marriage, she focused on being a housewife and raising...
Betty Diane Daniels
Jun 3, 2022
Betty, 77, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, June 3, 2022. (Isaiah 40:31)
Betty will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her love for family and friends and her kind generosity to others.
Born May 18, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, Betty was a daughter of the late Oliver Leroy and Willeen Webb Daniels. She was a graduate of...
Johnnie Bea Queen
Jun 3, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Johnnie Bea Queen, 98, wife of the late John Queen, Jr., passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Born June 28, 1923 in Carbon Hill, AL, Johnnie Bea was a daughter of the late Oliver Bynum McClain and Maggie Hendon McClain. She moved to West Virginia as a teenager, where she met and married her husband, John. Johnnie...
LaCoste "Co" Ellerbe Irwin
Jun 3, 2022
LaCoste “Co” Ellerbe Irwin, 72, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Mr. Irwin was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, SC.
He owned and operated Irwin Ace Hardware on Fernwood Drive from its opening in 1982 until earlier this year. For four decades, he was a consummate entrepreneur, building an Eastside community institution where he was known for offering a warm...
Thomas Moore Craig, Jr.
Jun 2, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Moore Craig, 77, retired educator, former legislator, and community volunteer, of Cragmoor Farms, Roebuck, SC died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
He was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Lena Heath Jones Craig and Thomas Moore Craig, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County.
He was educated in Spartanburg...
Bertha Faye Lunsford Lawson
Jun 1, 2022
Bertha Faye Lunsford Lawson
Roebuck – Bertha Faye Lunsford Lawson, 89, wife of the late Robert Wilson Lawson, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Bertha was born on October 28, 1932 to the late Curtis and Annie Navy Lunsford in Buffalo, SC. She was a graduate of Union High School and Cecil’s Business College. Bertha was previously employed with Cudd and...
Larry Ray Sloan
Jun 1, 2022
Larry Ray Sloan
Woodruff – Larry Ray Sloan, 79, husband of the late Alice Jackson Sloan, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Larry was born on November 15, 1942, to the late Marvin Earl Sloan and Lucy Honeycutt Jackson. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Larry was a member of VFW Post 9539, American Legion Post 33, Cavins...
Jerry Olin Hartley
May 31, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Jerry Olin Hartley, 75, husband of Cherry Gardner Hartley, entered into eternal rest on the early morning of Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Born June 28, 1946 in Charleston, SC, Jerry was the son of the late Olin H. and Cassie Wall Hartley. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School and received his BS degree in Business...
Betty Ann Harrison Corn
May 31, 2022
It’s been called the long goodbye, and for Betty Ann Corn, it was that. But on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Betty Ann said hello to her Savior, her husband, her parents, and others among the great cloud of witnesses waiting to greet her.
Betty Ann was born September 12, 1941 to her proud and loving parents, Bill and Elizabeth Harrison....
Shirley Smith Watson
May 29, 2022
Mrs. Shirley S. Watson passed away in Spartanburg on May 29, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Toccoa, GA on January 28, 1945 to the late Thomas and Grace Smith. She spent her childhood primarily in Anderson along with her three sisters and brother. A graduate of TL Hannah High School, she earned both a...
Steven Edward Sluder
May 19, 2022
Greenwood, SC- Steven Edward Sluder, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Self Regional Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born April 6, 1966 in Greeneville, TN, Steve was a son of the late Edward Eugene and Darlene Neas Sluder. He graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Steve served in the US Army...
Bennie Sue Gwinn
May 19, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Bennie Sue Gwinn, beloved wife of the late Ray H Gwinn, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a prolonged illness.
She is survived by her children, Randy Gwinn (Chris) of Summerville, SC, Kathy Gwinn Lowe (Barry) of Boiling Springs, SC, Mark D Gwinn (Terry) of Boiling Springs, SC; grandchildren, Randall...
Richard Gerald Quinn
May 18, 2022
Richard Gerald Quinn Spartanburg – Gerald Quinn, 85, born in Glendale, SC to the late Will and Alice Quinn passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Quinn of Roebuck, SC; and several special nieces and nephews. Gerald was predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Elmer; sisters, Margaret Quinn, Ella Mae...
Mark Joel Vangsnes
May 15, 2022
On May 15th, 2022, at the age of 72, faith became sight for Mark Joel Vangsnes. At his death, Mark was surrounded by his family at his residence, “The Ranch”, in Spartanburg, SC. Mark was born on September 14, 1949, in Rugby, ND. He graduated from Rugby High School in 1967. He went on to attend NDSU in Fargo, ND....
Mary Eugenia Eaton
May 14, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Mary Eugenia Eaton, 56, formally of Inman, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Mary was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Frances Lancaster Eaton. She is survived by her brother, Charles Eaton (Belva) of Pauline, SC.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21st, 11:00AM in Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery, officiated by Reverend...
Albert Edward Pack, Sr.
May 12, 2022
Albert Edward Pack, Sr.
Pauline – Albert Edward Pack, Sr., 77, husband of Sadie Broome Pack, died Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Albert was born on May 15, 1944 to the late Arthur Turner and Vivian Pack. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Albert retired from construction and loved to hunt and farm. He was of the Baptist faith.
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Clarity Marie Schultz
May 10, 2022
Clarity Marie Schultz
Spartanburg – Clarity Marie Schultz, infant daughter of Justin and Tiffany Brainard Schultz died unexpectantly Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
In addition to her parents, Clarity is survived by her brother, Matthew Schultz; two sisters, Marissa and Serenity Schultz; grandparents, Gordon and Candy Brainard, Wanda and Kenny Schultz; several aunts and uncles; and her godmother, Courtney Lamb.
A...
Jane Arthur Dickson
May 8, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Martha Jane Arthur Dickson, 80, wife of the late Paul Warner Dickson, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Born June 16, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, Jane was a daughter of the late Kathleen Bennett and Lee Duncan Arthur. Following the death of Kathleen, Jane was raised by her father and her step-mother Grace Duncan Arthur.
She is...
Calvin Winford Thornton
May 7, 2022
Spartanburg, SC- Calvin Winford Thornton, 77, husband of Dorothy Sullivan Thornton, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home.
Born August 28, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, Sonny was a son of the late Charles Thornton and Dorothy Fletcher Rainwater. He was a glider pilot who also loved skydiving and riding his motorcycle. Sonny was a mason and Shriner.
He was...
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