Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Thomas Marion Howell
Nov 1, 2021
Spartanburg - Thomas Marion Howell (February 12, 1952 - November 1, 2021) was born in Tucson, Arizona, although he spent much of his childhood in Germany. He attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate work before earning his Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He enjoyed a career in the textile industry eventually forming his own...
Ralph Kenneth Owens
Oct 31, 2021
Boiling Springs, SC- Ralph Kenneth Owens, 81, husband of 63 years to Mary Jean Bruce Owens, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Ken was born September 1, 1940 in Inman, SC. He was an engineer with Bush Hog, Inc., retiring as Quality Engineer after 25 years of service. Ken also retired from Draper-Rockwell International after...
Kathryn Mack DuBeau
Oct 31, 2021
Our beloved Kathryn “Kathy” Mack DuBeau left this earth after a brief but difficult battle with cancer. A fighter until the end, she passed away on October 31st, 2021, at the age of 67, in her hometown of Spartanburg, SC, surrounded by loved ones. Life threw Kathy many medical issues over the past few years, which she fought hard against...
Miranda Patrice Abel
Oct 29, 2021
Miranda Patrice Abel
Spartanburg – Miranda Patrice Abel, 25, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Miranda was born on September 20, 1996, to Steven Glen Abel and Mary Maier-Abel. She was a very special sparkly soul that overcame many severe obstacles in her short life. She always had a bright smile for everyone. Miranda...
Tommy Gene Waldrop
Oct 23, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Tommy Gene Waldrop, 72, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born March 11, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Tommy was a son of the late Calvin “Buddy” and Margaret Mason Waldrop. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star. Tommy was employed with Spartan Mills...
Sylvia Bridgeman Kay
Oct 21, 2021
Sylvia B. Kay, 71, joined her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald L. Kay, in heaven on Thursday, October 21. She was a daughter of Jonie B. and Vera Miller Bridgeman. Sylvia loved life! She loved her friends, Don’s friends, her neighbors, her church family, the beach, cooking, flowers, reading, and most of all her family. She was an alumnus...
Shirley Simmons Peake
Oct 21, 2021
Shirley S. Peake Pauline, SC- Shirley Simmons Peake, 71, wife of the late Jerald Lam Peake, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Born June 24, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Ruth Townsend Simmons. She received her Associate degree from USC Upstate in Nursing. Shirley was employed as a Surgical Tech...
Jerry Dean Clevenger
Oct 20, 2021
Jerry Dean Clevenger passed into the arms of the Lord he had served for most of his life Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Spartanburg, SC, aged 79 years. Jerry had been joyously married to his wife Gail Clevenger for over 60 years. Jerry worked in various fields earlier in life, including fleet sales and leasing, for which he was recognized...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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