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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Janice Virginia McBee

Janice Virginia McBee

Jul 23, 2024

Janice Virginia McBee went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm, within the wonderful care of the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House, aftering battling a long illness.

A lifetime resident of Spartanburg, she was born April 13, 1962 to the late Calvin Ray and Bonnie Louise Guy Turner. Janice was predeceased by her husband, Dale...

Herbert Daniel Weiss

Herbert Daniel Weiss

Jul 22, 2024

Herbert Daniel Weiss, 82, of Moore, South Carolina passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep on Monday July 22, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Herb was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 3rd, 1942 to the late Herbert and Olga (Smerke) Weiss.

Herb was a member of the last graduating class of Sheboygan’s Central High School in 1960....

Hobson Wayne Hornbuckle

Hobson Wayne Hornbuckle

Jul 21, 2024

Hobson “Wayne” Hornbuckle, Sr. of Moore, SC passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Bessemer, AL on October 24, 1938 to the late Hayne and Grace Blake Hornbuckle. 

Wayne graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in building construction. He went on to become the Chief Estimator for Beers Skanska Inc., one...

Francis Lee File

Francis Lee File

Jul 20, 2024

Francis (Choc) File, 94 years old, passed away Saturday, July 20th, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family in his last hours but even at 94 he was taken from us much too soon. He faced complications from an injury and, due to other health issues, was unable to endure the necessary procedures to get well.

Francis was born...

Elizabeth Gayle Eagle Crabtree

Elizabeth Gayle Eagle Crabtree

Jul 19, 2024

Elizabeth Gayle Eagle Crabtree is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing from this world on Friday, July 19, 2024, following a long and brave battle with cancer. Gayle was born December 3, 1951 in Salisbury, NC. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Eagle, Sr. and Elizabeth Weisner Eagle Merritt.

Gayle was a 1969 graduate...

Mark Allen Beeler

Mark Allen Beeler

Jul 13, 2024

Mark Allen Beeler of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born in Gary, IN to the late Allen Beeler and Mae Louise Hoover Beeler.

After attending Lew Wallace High School, Mark went on to earn a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Supervision from Purdue University and a Master of Project Management...

John Alan Schwartz

John Alan Schwartz

Jul 10, 2024

John Alan Schwartz, age 90, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

John was born June 27, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of George Adam and Jane Addams (Varshay) Schwartz. On November 24, 1956, he married his college sweetheart Laura Jane Krueger in Malden, Massachusetts. Laura preceded him in death on...

Brenda Jean Kuykendall

Brenda Jean Kuykendall

Jul 8, 2024

Brenda Jean Kuykendall (77) of Spartanburg, SC saw her Savior face to face in the early hours of July 8th after a courageous earthly battle with pancreatic cancer. Brenda was born in Asheville, NC to the late Lawrence and Ruth Lindsey. As a young adult, she moved to Andrews, NC where she lived for 17 years before returning to Asheville....

William "Newton" Foster, Sr.

William "Newton" Foster, Sr.

Jul 6, 2024

William “Newton” Foster, Sr. of Pauline, SC passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born in Spartanburg on August 18, 1956 to the late Carl and Emmie Tucker Foster. 

Newton was a hardworking outdoorsman. He loved hunting, especially deer. He was a butcher and welder by trade. Newton was talented, making his own bushhog...

Brenda Gayle Mintz Burrell

Brenda Gayle Mintz Burrell

Jul 5, 2024

Brenda Gayle Mintz Burrell, beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Brenda was born May 20th, 1946, in Spartanburg to Frank Montague and Ruby Quinton Mintz. Brenda is predeceased by Paul Howard Burrell, husband of 42 years. Together they parented three beautiful daughters; Tammy Michelle (Scott Dover), Debbie...

Jacob Chase Donald

Jacob Chase Donald

Jul 4, 2024

Jacob Chase Donald, 22, of Spartanburg, SC passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2024. Born on August 31, 2001 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Keron L. Douglas(Mike) of Arcadia, SC, and Steven R. Donald(D'An) of Laurens, SC.

Chase was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2020. Chase was a very loving person with a big smile...

Evelyn Elaine Price

Evelyn Elaine Price

Jul 3, 2024

Evelyn Elaine Price, 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 03, 2024 after an extended illness. She was a woman of great faith and love who was devoted to her family and friends.

Born on June 22, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Homer James Price and Muriel (Leake) Bingham. She was predeceased...

Carl Edward Ryder Sr.

Carl Edward Ryder Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Carl Edward Ryder Sr., 81, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2024. The son of Pearl Green and Billy Henry Ryder, Carl was born in Hot Springs, VA on January 28th, 1943.

Carl proudly served his country as a Marine Corp. Veteran. He was of the methodist faith, and proudly served as a member of Roebuck Methodist Church. 

Carl...

David Christopher Brinks

David Christopher Brinks

Jun 27, 2024

David Christopher Brinks passed away on June 27, 2024 at the age of 74 in the company of his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to the late Jean and Jane Brinks. He is survived by his wife Suzanne, daughters Connie Dragicevich (Zack) and Sarah Miller (Brandon), granddaughter Clara, brothers Adrian, Gery, Andy, and...

Walter Charles Guthrie

Walter Charles Guthrie

Jun 23, 2024

Walter Charles Guthrie of Moore, SC passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Queens, NY on October 18, 1945 to the late Walter Douglas Guthrie and the late Dorothy Marie Carguillo Guthrie. 

A veteran of the United States Navy, Walter served his country with honor. His time in the military taught him...

Alan James Gamble

Alan James Gamble

Jun 21, 2024

Alan James Gamble, 69, of Inman, SC passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born May 2, 1955 in Rapid City, SD to the late James Carl and Mary Alice Herting Gamble. Alan was an avid fan of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. He also enjoyed fishing, detailing cars, and picking a...

Arthur Harrelson McQueen, Jr.

Arthur Harrelson McQueen, Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Arthur Harrelson McQueen, Jr, a.k.a. Arthur Junior, Art, Dad, Papa, Pop graduated to his Heavenly home on June 20, 2024, at 82.

Art was born November 14, 1941, in Mullins, SC, to Arthur Harrelson McQueen, Sr. and Mary Pinson McQueen. Art graduated from Loris High School in 1960 where he played sports and was president of the student body. He earned...

Deborah Faye McAbee

Deborah Faye McAbee

Jun 15, 2024

Deborah Faye McAbee was born October 15, 1951, in Anderson Memorial Hospital, Anderson, South Carolina to Edna Williams McAbee, a Registered Nurse, and the late Willie Hoyt McAbee, owner of McAbee Road Construction Company, of Pendleton, South Carolina. As a child, she spent a great deal of wonderful time with her Williams cousins and grandparents in their house on the...

Alice Mae Bishop Casteel

Alice Mae Bishop Casteel

Jun 14, 2024

Alice Mae Bishop Casteel of Moore, SC passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born March 3, 1927 in St. Charles, VA to the late George and Mary Mulligan Bishop, and was the widow of the late Robert Silas Casteel, Sr., her beloved husband for 61 years.

Her love of cooking, baking, and caring...

Kathleen Carter Cohen Willard

Kathleen Carter Cohen Willard

Jun 13, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Kathleen Carter Cohen Willard passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness.

Kathy was born on January 18, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to Cornelius Henry Cohen and Kathleen Stokes Carter Cohen. She graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1961 and received a BA degree from Converse College in 1965. On June 11, 1965,...

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