Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Marion Carlisle McGarity
Oct 19, 2021
Prominent Spartanburg architect, Marion Carlisle McGarity, Jr., after several years of failing health, has died at the age of 93. Born in Chester, SC on March 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Marion Carlisle McGarity, Sr. and Mary Young McGarity. Carlisle was a veteran of the Korean War era and a graduate of Clemson University. During his...
Dennis Jefferson
Oct 17, 2021
Moore, SC- Dennis Dean Jefferson, 81, husband of Juanita Marohn Jefferson, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Born October 26, 1939, in Detroit, MI, Dennis was the son of the late Kenneth and Ida White Jefferson. Dennis was a graduate of Kimball High School, Royal Oak, MI. Dennis served in the Navy from 1958-1962 in...
Minnie Ann Wheatley
Oct 16, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Minnie Ann Wheatley, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born November 7, 1945 in Spartanburg, SC, Minnie was a daughter of the late Jesse and Essie Waddell. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Hirsch (Martin) of Cowpens, SC; a son, Dennis Wheatley of Spartanburg, SC; and two grandchildren, Christopher and Jordyn Hirsch. She was predeceased...
Thomas Fred Stoner
Oct 15, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Tommy Stoner, 63, passed away at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Friday, October 15, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1958 to Wales H. and Sara Summey Stoner in Enoree, SC. Tommy was a Woodruff High School graduate, Class of 1977 and was employed by Ingles, Duncan, SC. He was a member of First...
Gaines Harrell Mason, Jr
Oct 15, 2021
Gaines H. Mason Gaines Harrell Mason, Jr., 81, departed this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, October 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 20; 11:00 AM at Morningside Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. John Bryan and Reverend Steven Owensby. [The Funeral will be live-streamed at www.msidechurch.org (password = Mason)]. Burial will be held Thursday, October 21st,...
Rhonda Keller Cheleotis
Oct 11, 2021
Rhonda Cheleotis, 65, died Monday October 11, 2021 after a short illness. Rhonda was born on May 31, 1956 in Spartanburg, SC to Margaret "Peggy" and Gene "Austin" Keller. She graduated from USC with a Nursing Degree and had a long career as a Nurse. Rhonda was an avid animal lover and her pet parrots were a huge part of...
Janet Jones Fox
Oct 10, 2021
Janet Jones Fox
Spartanburg – Janet (Jeannette) Jones Fox, 84, wife of Robert E. Fox, died Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Janet was born on March 18, 1937 to the late George William and Doris Mimms Jackson. She was a past President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 9539 and also a past President of Women’s Auxiliary MOC.
In addition to...
Lori Lee Wheeler
Oct 9, 2021
Cowpens, SC- Lori Lee Wheeler, 46, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 24, 1975 in Spartanburg, SC, Lori was a daughter of Sondra Blackburn Wheeler and the late Paul Edward Wheeler, Sr. She was a Charter member of Consuming Fire Christian Outreach in Chesnee, SC. Lori took the saying “charity begins at home”...
Herman Kenneth Mullis, Jr.
Oct 4, 2021
Moore, SC- Herman Kenneth Mullis, Jr., 40, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home. Born February 7, 1981 in Dahlonega, GA, Ken was the son of Jennifer Kelly Parris Stolaas and the late Herman Kenneth Mullis, Sr. He honorably served his country in the US Army, serving 3 tours in Iraq. During his time in Iraq, Ken...
Chase John Koonce
Oct 4, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Chase John Koonce, 19, received his heavenly wings on Monday, October 4, 2021. Chase was born July 1, 2002, in Spartanburg, SC, son of John Clayton and Nina Brown Koonce. Chase was a blessing and the greatest miracle from the start. His and Clayton’s journey from the beginning was an unbreakable bond between 2 brothers, identical twins who...
John Wyndham
Oct 4, 2021
Born in Charleston, SC, John was a son of the late Johnnie Nabor Wyndham, Sr. and Lenora Crawford Wyndham. John graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and settled in Spartanburg as his new home. He enjoyed beach trips, studying history and was an avid reader. Beginning in 1985, John’s true...
Willene Marie Edgar
Oct 4, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Willene Marie Edgar, 73, wife of Ronald James Edgar, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Born June 28, 1948 in Battle Creek, MI, Willene was a daughter of the late William and Marie Maxine Newhouse Jones. She was a skillful chef, a geneology enthusiast, and history buff. Willene was a devoted Christian and adored her grandchildren. Her...
Doris Hargett Millwood
Oct 1, 2021
Doris Hargett Millwood
Spartanburg – Doris Mae Hargett Millwood, 79, devoted wife of the late Johnny Leland Millwood for 32 years, died Friday, October 1, 2021.
She was born on November 14, 1941to the late Brady and Myrtle Wallen Hargett. Doris retired from Parker-Hannifin Corp after 25 years of service. She had a love of gardening and fishing at lake...
Elbert "Buddy" Durant Mullins, Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
Elbert D. “Buddy” Mullins, Jr. Moore – Elbert Durant “Buddy” Mullins, Jr., 81, husband of Jane Gregg Mullins, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Buddy was born on June 8, 1940, to the late Elbert D. Mullins, Sr. and Sarah Huntley Mullins. He was also predeceased by a brother, Ned Huntley Mullins of Spartanburg. In addition to his wife of...
John Anthony Szwapa
Sep 27, 2021
John Anthony Szwapa
Drayton – John Anthony Szwapa, 52, died Monday, September 27, 2021.
John was born on November 11, 1968, to the late Frank Thomas and Hazel Brady Szwapa.
He was a graduate of Western Michigan University majoring in sociology and criminal justice. John is remembered as a physically strong and kindhearted man. He loved people and made friends...
Jonathan “Jon” Lee Trivette
Sep 27, 2021
Jonathan "Jon" Lee Trivette, 75, of Salisbury, NC passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center while visiting family in the area. Born July 24, 1946 in Salisbury, North Carolina to the late Charles Andrew and Edith Powell Trivette. Jon was a 1964 graduate of East Rowan High School and a 1972 cum laude graduate of Pfeiffer College...
Cyquarius Treshaun Scott
Sep 27, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Cyquarius Treshaun Scott, 17, passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born March 2, 2004 in Spartanburg, SC, Cy was a son of Ernest Cyokalee Scott and Cherise Ramone Jackson. He was a student at Dorman High School where he ran track. Cy was a track star and an gifted hurdler. Cy was artistic; deep, expressive, and creative....
Deborah Jane Close
Sep 25, 2021
Deborah Jane Close, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Bobbie Keeter Close and Leland Grant Close, Sr. Deborah spent most of her life in Asheville, NC and was a graduate of Enka High School and Western Carolina University. She enjoyed...
Jonathan Charles Waters
Sep 24, 2021
Jonathan Charles Waters, son of Jack and Cyndi Waters, died peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021. Jonathan was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on June 23, 1984. In the sixth grade, Jonathan received the White Star Award in Upward Basketball. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia where he lettered in lacrosse, soccer, and indoor soccer....
Donna Carol Rhinehart
Sep 24, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Donna Carol Rhinehart, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021. Donna was the daughter of Carrol Rhinehart and the late Brenda Suggs Rhinehart. She was employed with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Donna is survived by her son, Dylan Thomas and his fiancé, Taylor Hughes; step mother, Dicksie Rhinehart;...
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