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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Anne Kyle McIntyre

Anne Kyle McIntyre

Aug 4, 2021

Anne Kyle McIntyre,96, born on September 29, 1924, daughter of Faye Brookes Kyle and James Hamilton Waring Kyle of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on August 4, 2021 at home in Pawleys Island, SC. She is survived by daughters, DeBeer Brookes McIntyre of Albuquerque, NM and Anne “Rickie” McIntyre Goldberg (Richard) of Pawleys Island,SC; a son, Kyle Hamilton McIntyre of Winnabow,...

Thomas R Young, III

Thomas R Young, III

Jul 27, 2021

Thomas R. Young III (“Tommy”) passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Thomas Rudolph Young, Jr and Mary Jane Edwards Young. Tommy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Chapman Young; and their children, Thomas Rudolph Young, IV (Kristy), Bryan Chapman...

Anne Horres Taylor

Anne Horres Taylor

Jul 27, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Anne Horres Taylor, 88, wife of the late Dr. Robert Hutchinson Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her home. Born December 29, 1932 in Charleston, SC, Anne was a daughter of the late Henry and Marie Horres. She was a charter member of the Magnolia Debutante Club, a volunteer nurse at Jesse Boyd Elementary School,...

Addison Rose Vinesett

Addison Rose Vinesett

Jul 26, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Addison Rose Vinesett, age 5, daughter of Ashley Ann Vinesett, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born November 30, 2015 in Spartanburg, SC, Addison attended Westminster Preschool. She was a beautiful girl, full of life and wit, who loved nature and animals. In addition to her mother, Addison is survived by her grandparents, Rick and Carrie Sisk...

Mary Ann Bishop

Mary Ann Bishop

Jul 26, 2021

Roebuck, SC- Mary Ann Bishop, 59, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born February 14, 1962 in Greer, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Paul Thomas Babb and Rosa Mae Harvey. She is survived by her daughter, Chelsea Babb; her sister, Nancy Richardson (Darin); a brother, Thomas Babb; niece, Victoria Looper; and nephew, Ernest Looper. Mary was...

Prudence Sandifer Scott

Prudence Sandifer Scott

Jul 26, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Prudence Sandifer Scott, 84 died peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Prudence was the daughter of the late Agnes Cleveland Sandifer and William Smith Sandifer. She is survived by her children, Garrett Sandifer Scott and his wife, Kim, Carleton Cleveland Scott and his wife, Sherlyng, Peter Gaillard Scott and his wife, Tracy; a son, Henry Gaillard...

Violet Brown Littlejohn

Violet Brown Littlejohn

Jul 25, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Violet Brown Littlejohn, 92, wife of the late James Rupert “Jimmy” Littlejohn, died Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born August 26, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Violet was a daughter of the late Fred H. and Venity Hammett Brown. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg where she served in the Sanctuary Choir. Violet was the epitome of...

James "Jamie" Williams Smith, Jr.

James "Jamie" Williams Smith, Jr.

Jul 20, 2021

James “Jamie” William Smith, Jr. (62) of Lake Bowen, Inman, SC passed to the Lord on Tuesday July 20, 2021, at MUSC as a result of a tragic hit-and-run accident while walking at Folly Beach, SC on July 2, 2021. Our beloved Jamie (b. July 26, 1958) was a native of Knoxville, TN, the only child of Ann and Jim...

Debra Saunderson Nickles

Debra Saunderson Nickles

Jul 19, 2021

Cowpens, SC- Debra Ann Saunderson Nickles, 65, died Monday, July 19, 2021 after a short illness with cancer. Born November 14, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Umbriaco Saunderson. Debra was previously employed with the Charles Lea Center and was with Spartanburg District 7, serving special needs, for the last 13...

Leon Delph

Leon Delph

Jul 17, 2021

Leon Delph was born on April 5, 1942 to Donald and Hagar Delph when the family lived in the village of Uitvlugt located on West Coast Demerara in Guyana. He was the 4th of 9 children. His father was a police officer, which meant that the family moved to various parts of the country whenever he was transferred. They finally...

John Parks

John Parks

Jul 16, 2021

Woodruff, SC- John Earl Parks, 66, husband of Gail Bradley Parks, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1954 to the late Paul Lee and Talmadge (Bogan) Parks. In addition to his wife of 46 years, John is survived by his daughter Cindy Dickey (Mike); two sons, Russell Bradley...

Marjorie Coddington Cannon

Marjorie Coddington Cannon

Jul 13, 2021

Spartanburg, SC – Marjorie Coddington Cannon, 81, died at her home surrounded by family, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born January 18, 1940 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dabney Minor Coddington, Martha Johnston Coddington MacFadyen and (stepfather) Alexander Graham MacFadyen. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and Converse College. Marjorie was a member...

N. Daryl Stephens, Jr.

N. Daryl Stephens, Jr.

Jul 13, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Nicky Daryl Stephens, Jr., 48, husband of Cassondra “Casie” Webb Stephens, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior after a long illness. Born July 10, 1973 in Spartanburg, SC, Daryl was a son of Nicky Daryl and Myra Mabry Stephens. In addition to his wife, Casie, and his parents,...

Catherine "Kay" Shawkey Sauer

Catherine "Kay" Shawkey Sauer

Jul 13, 2021

Spartanburg, SC—Catherine Frances Sauer, 84, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 after an inspirational battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Catherine E. Shawkey. She attended Avonworth High School and was a graduate of Pinkerton Business School. She was a faithful long-time employee...

Robert Ulmer Miller

Robert Ulmer Miller

Jul 9, 2021

Robert “Robin” Ulmer Miller, 73 of Spartanburg, S.C. died Friday afternoon, July 9, 2021. Born June 15, 1948 in Inman, SC, he was the son of the late John Edward and Anna Deal Ulmer Miller. Robin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Robin grew up in Inman, SC where he graduated from Chapman High School. He went...

Mason Blease Pearson

Mason Blease Pearson

Jul 8, 2021

Mason Blease Pearson 

Blease Pearson, born April 16th, 2000, 21, of Pauline SC passed away July 8th, 2021.

He was a friend to all, rarely meeting a stranger. Blease made everyone feel loved. He had a passion for all things involving speed. He loved to push his limits and test all the boundaries. Blease loved with all his heart...

M. Allen Strickland

M. Allen Strickland

Jul 7, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Allen Strickland, 83, passed into eternity on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born September 5, 1937 in Talladega, AL, Allen was a son of the late John Thomas and Mattie Lou Hester Strickland. He joins his siblings, Charles Strickland, Patricia Hurst, and Sue Strickland, in the ever after. Allen enlisted with the US Air Force after high school and...

Edward Gray Payne

Edward Gray Payne

Jul 7, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Edward Gray Payne, 69, husband of Martha Ann Cronic Payne, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Born July 10, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC, Eddie was a son of the late Meredith and Rebecca Helsabeck Payne.

Eddie’s legacy as a coach, a son, a husband, a father, a friend, and as a man of faith will always remain as an...

Samuel Anthony Messel

Samuel Anthony Messel

Jul 7, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Samuel Anthony Messel, 80, husband of Charlotte Kathryn Perret Messel, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born September 22, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana, Mr. Messel was a son of the late Jess Lorenzo Messel and Ida Elizabeth Hatton Messel. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force for 20 years before his retirement. During his service, Mr....

Elizabeth Stephens Cooksey

Elizabeth Stephens Cooksey

Jul 6, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Fay Stephens was born January 1, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, and she went peacefully to be with our Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 6, 2021. In her 95 years on this earth, she touched countless lives with her sweetness and her superb biscuit-making skills that she lovingly passed down to anyone who wanted to...

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