Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Cynthia Pickard McCredie

Cynthia Pickard McCredie

May 7, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Cynthia Pickard McCredie, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home.

Born December 22, 1944 in San Diego, CA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Augustus Pickard and Carrie Neal Augustine Pickard. Cynthia was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent where she served on the Altar Guild. She was also...

Jerry Dean Jackson

Jerry Dean Jackson

May 4, 2022

Jerry Dean Jackson, 88, of Spartanburg, died peacefully May 4, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Ann Davis Jackson; his three children, Robin Jackson Adams (Mark), Charna Jackson Nicholson (John Jr.), and Jerold Andrew Davis Jackson; four grandchildren, Ann Dawson Nicholson Tumbleston (Michael), Susan Ellis Nicholson, Captain Henry Reynolds Adams (USAF), and William Jackson...

Larry Alman Gable

Larry Alman Gable

May 1, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Larry Alman Gable, 72, husband of Rhonda G. Gable, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home.

Born December 21, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Larry was a son of the late L.E. Gable and Jimmie Alman Gable. He was raised in Roebuck, SC and a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1968. Larry graduated from Wofford...

Robert Lee Sandlin

Robert Lee Sandlin

Apr 30, 2022

Robert L. Sandlin Moore, SC- Robert Lee “Bob” “Rambo” “Big D”, 56, died Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born March 27, 1966, in Sutton, West Virginia, Bob was a son of the late Guy Sandlin and Mabel Juanita Bailey. He loved riding motorcycles with his longtime friends and fellow veterans, working on cars, and being a rebel. Bob was a Huey...

Mallory Elizabeth Holt

Mallory Elizabeth Holt

Apr 30, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Mallory Elizabeth Holt, 38, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Born May 24, 1983, she was a graduate of Dorman High School and the Kenneth Schuler Cosmetology School.

Daughter of the late Marguerite L. Holt, Mallory is survived by her father, Lamar N. Holt; two sisters, Amelia and Julie, and their families.

Mallory was a wonderful artist,...

Sondra Blackburn Wheeler

Sondra Blackburn Wheeler

Apr 30, 2022

Sondra B. Wheeler

Spartanburg, SC- Sondra Blackburn Wheeler, 70, wife of the late Paul Edward Wheeler, Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Born July 28, 1951 in Chicago, IL, Sondra was a daughter of Katherine Eaker Lemmons and the late Hugh Blackburn. She was a charter member of Consuming Fire Christian Outreach.

In addition to her mother, Sondra...

Gill M Gregory

Gill M Gregory

Apr 29, 2022

Gill M. Gregory

Spartanburg – Gill M. Gregory, a member of the Boiling Springs Church of Christ, passed away April 29, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born in Chester, SC on August 16, 1929, to the late Gill M. Gregory, Sr and Kate Williford Gregory. Gill was a retired Sales Executive for many years. After retirement, He worked...

Joyce Lee Chaffey

Joyce Lee Chaffey

Apr 27, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Joyce Lee Chaffey, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Eden Terrace.

Born March 25, 1930 in Newberry, SC, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Lillian Cudd O’Shields. Joyce grew up in Union and attended nursing school. For many years, she was a LPN, employed with Mary Black Hospital, and Grand Strand Hospital...

Mark Allen Cavendish

Mark Allen Cavendish

Apr 27, 2022

Mark Allen Cavendish

Spartanburg – Mark Allen Cavendish, 59, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

He was born on March 22, 1963, to Orvin L. “Monk” and Sylvia Nutter Cavendish. Mark was a 1981 graduate of Spartanburg High School where he was a standout baseball player. He was also a graduate of Clemson University, Class of 1986. Mark was an avid...

Geraldine Roser Crenshaw

Geraldine Roser Crenshaw

Apr 26, 2022

Spartanburg, SC- Geraldine Roser Crenshaw, 95, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2022. Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 27, 1926, daughter of the late Gerald Vincent Roser and Dorothy Louise Roser. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Elton Dixon Crenshaw; her sister, Vivienne Roser Hammond; and her brother, John Louis (Jack) Roser.

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Terry Drake Olson

Terry Drake Olson

Apr 24, 2022

Pauline, SC- Terry Drake Olson, 72, husband of Elaine Sanders Olson, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. Born January 25, 1950 in Badger, MN, Terry was a son of the late Adrian C. and Laverne Thompson Olson. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Terry retired from Polar Service Center as General...

Harold Brent Sosbee

Harold Brent Sosbee

Apr 24, 2022

Harold B. Sosbee

Spartanburg, SC- Harold Brent Sosbee, 58, husband of Paula Anderson Sosbee, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born November 25, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Sosbee was a son of the late Harold Walter Sosbee, and Myra Dean Wright Sosbee. He worked for Campbell’s Body Shop...

Thomas Ben Kannegieter, IV

Thomas Ben Kannegieter, IV

Apr 22, 2022

Pauline, SC- Thomas Ben Kannegieter, IV, 21, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Born February 22, 2001 in Ocala, FL, Tommy was a son of Thomas Ben Kannegieter, III, and Suzette Yvette Wallace Kannegieter. He moved to South Carolina in 2019 and had worked for Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep until his passing. Tommy loved the excitement of life and...

Russell Lee Jennings

Russell Lee Jennings

Apr 21, 2022

Russell Lee Jennings, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born March 22, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Diaz Allen Jennings and Leila Beatrice Stephens. Russell was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and honorably served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He retired as a plant manager for...

Cheryl Ann Bray

Cheryl Ann Bray

Apr 20, 2022

Cheryl Ann Bray 

Spartanburg, SC - Cheryl Ann Bray, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2022. Cheryl Ann, or Sissy, as she was known, was born on January 7th, 1956 in San Bernardino, California to Shirley and Chuck Brzezinski. Cheryl was a charismatic and energetic woman who had a contagious smile. She loved to travel to any beach,...

Melica Ann Kuykendall Graber

Melica Ann Kuykendall Graber

Apr 19, 2022

Waterloo, SC- Melica Ann Kuykendall Graber, 43, wife of Terry Huntley, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Born October 14, 1978 in Asheville, NC, Melica was a daughter of Roger Kuykendall and the late Debra Hudgins Kuykendall.

In addition to her husband, Terry, Melica is survived by her daughters, Rae Horne, Summer Graber, and Terri “Yankee” Huntley; sons, Kobie...

James Forrest Ballew

James Forrest Ballew

Apr 15, 2022

James F. Ballew

Spartanburg, SC- James Forrest “Jim” Ballew, 86, husband of the late Carolyn Littlejohn Ballew, died Friday, April 15, 2022.

Born March 18, 1936 in Tryon, NC, Jim was a son of the late Forrest Pinckney and Essie Mae Pruett Ballew. He was a graduate of Polk County High School, class of 1954, and Clemson College, class of...

Carol Joines Lindsey

Carol Joines Lindsey

Apr 14, 2022

Carol Joines Lindsey

Inman, SC – Carol Joines Lindsey, 74, wife of Leslie W. Lindsey, died Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Carol was born on November 1, 1947, to the late Robert L Joines, Sr. and Rosa Sasser Joines. She was previously employed with Southern Bell in Albany, GA and Quality Home Delivery Service in Spartanburg, SC.  Carol was a member...

Barbara Joan Helderman Tardiff

Barbara Joan Helderman Tardiff

Apr 14, 2022

Barbara Helderman Tardiff departed this life on April 14, 2022 in her Virginia, home. Barbara was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina February 26, 1936. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James F. Helderman. Many years of her life was in the military with her first husband Maxie Lancaster. Their son Michael D. Lancaster was born during this time....

Joan Shannon Matthews

Joan Shannon Matthews

Apr 12, 2022

Greer, SC- Joan Shannon Matthews, 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 after failing to recover from emergency abdominal surgery performed on March 31st.

Born August 28, 1972 in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of Walter Forrest Matthews, III and Blanche Casey Matthews.

In addition to her parents, Shannon is survived by her sisters, Lisa Matthews Boyles and...