Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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...
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,...
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
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...
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...
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...
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....
Patsy Wood Caldwell
Jul 6, 2021
Moore, SC- Patsy Wood Caldwell, 81, wife of the late James Edward “Jimmy” Caldwell, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Born August 26, 1939 and raised in the Fairmont Community, Patsy was a daughter of the late Lourie and Myrtle Owens Wood. She was a graduate of Byrnes High School, class of 1957. Patsy was an avid baker and loved to...
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...
Ruby Bagwell Wingo
Jul 4, 2021
Pauline, SC- Ruby Bagwell Wingo, 94, wife of the late Boyd W. Wingo, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Born May 25, 1927 in Pauline, SC, Mrs. Wingo was a daughter of the late Jesse Alanzo and Ollie Jones Bagwell. She graduated from Pauline High School and was a member of the Rebecca class...
James Harper Grier
Jul 4, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- James Harper “Jim” Grier, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home. Jim was born on April 8, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC and was the son of the late Lemuel Asbury Grier, Jr. and Lucy Harper Grier. He graduated from Spartanburg High School, class of 1972, and then attended The University of the South, graduating...
Jerald "Jerry" Lam Peake
Jul 1, 2021
Pauline, SC- Jerald Lam Peake, 71, husband of Shirley Simmons Peake, died Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born April 28, 1950 in Woodruff, SC, he was a son of the late John Lamartine Peake, Jr. and Marcia Evelyn Stone Peake. Jerry was retired from Jerry Peake Builders and worked for many years with Peake Construction and Fiske-Carter Construction. He was a...
Scott Lanning Messer
Jun 25, 2021
Pacolet, SC- Scott Lanning Messer, 48, husband of Misty Stafford Messer, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 27, 1973 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Susan Messer Arledge. To know Scott, was to love him. His greatest love in life was his family. To be a great husband, dad and Papa...
Nina Elizabeth Syfan Chapman
Jun 22, 2021
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Nina Elizabeth Syfan Chapman died in the peace and comfort of her home. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Marshall Chapman. She was the only child of Ralph Jackson and Eunice West Syfan. Born in Abbeville, SC on May 22, 1931, Liz attended Abbeville Schools and graduated from Converse College in 1953 where,...
Elma Louise "Shorty" Boniface
Jun 21, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Elma Louise Griffis Boniface, 95, wife of the late Dr. John Francis Boniface, Jr., died Monday, June 21, 2021. Born February 9, 1926 in Edgefield, SC, Elma was a daughter of the late James Thomas and Ollie Corine Byrd Griffis. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Boniface is survived by her children,...
Jerry Malcom Casey
Jun 19, 2021
Jerry M. Casey
Roebuck, SC- Jerry Malcom Casey, 72, husband of Sylvia Ann Franklin Casey, died Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Born April 3, 1949 in Greenwood, SC, Jerry was adopted, raised, and loved by Sam Casey, Sr. and Sue Addie Teague Casey. Later in life, he was able to meet his biological father, William Douglas Wells. He was a dedicated...
Thomas Wesley Butler
Jun 17, 2021
Thomas Wesley Butler of Roebuck, South Carolina, left us peacefully at the age of 80 on the morning of Thursday, June 17, 2021. Tommy’s life always revolved around his family. Tommy was one of eight siblings and grew up in Dallas, Georgia. There he helped develop the first shopping center with his brothers and he made many lifelong friends in...
Fred Donald "Freddie" Skipper, Jr.
Jun 17, 2021
Simpsonville, SC- Fred Donald “Freddie” Skipper, 50, died Thursday, June 17, 2021 after an extended illness. Born May 2, 1971 in Spartanburg, SC, Freddie was the son of Fred Donald “Donnie” Skipper, Sr. and the late Karen Floyd. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1989, and honorably served his country in the US Army during Operation...
Terry J. "T.J." Scruggs
Jun 17, 2021
Moore, SC- Terry Joseph “T.J.” Scruggs, 39, husband of Brandi Owenby Scruggs, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born February 22, 1982 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2000. T.J. loved to fish and enjoyed any kind of sport that he could get into with his son, Brayden. His life and love...
Sarah Thompson Wagner
Jun 17, 2021
Spartanburg, SC- Sarah Ruth Thompson Wagner, 79, died Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born September 28, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late John Willis and Ruth Murray Thompson. The burial will be held in Shiloh Memorial Gardens in Inman, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals, P O Box 461, Spartanburg,...
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