Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Linda Hixson Moore

Linda Hixson Moore

May 7, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Linda Hixson Moore, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, SC, born July 9, 1943, and the widow of Bill Moore, Linda was the daughter of the late Edgar Ulis and Clara M. Hixson. She faithfully attended North Spartanburg Church of God for over forty years. She sang...

Barbara Jean Roberts Brewer

Barbara Jean Roberts Brewer

May 5, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Barbara Jean Roberts Brewer entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Barbara was born April 11, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to George Hawley and Katharine Tracy Hamilton Roberts. She was predeceased by her brother, George Hawley Roberts Jr. and his wife, Ellie Erickson Roberts. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, David...

Gasvy Edward "Eddie" Phillips, III

Gasvy Edward "Eddie" Phillips, III

May 4, 2021

Gasvy Edward “Eddie” Phillips, III

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16

Greenville, MS – Gasvy Edward “Eddie” Phillips, III, husband of Gail Ragland Phillips, died Monday, May 4, 2021, with his wife and children by his side.

Eddie...

Renee Cato Preston

Renee Cato Preston

May 3, 2021

Renee Cato Preston, 70, a long time past resident of Cleveland, Tennessee died May 3, 2021, in Spartanburg, South Carolina after an extended illness. Born June 8, 1950 in Thomasville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Juanita Johnson Cato and the Reverend Harold Eugene Cato. She was predeceased by her husband, Hobart Preston, of Cleveland, Tennessee, and...

Patricia J. Bradley

Patricia J. Bradley

Apr 30, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Bradley passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Born July 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Ella Ruth Pierce Bradley, and the last surviving member of her immediate family. 

Pat was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and went on to receive her Bachelors of Arts from Winthrop University and her...

Michael William "Mikie" Boone

Michael William "Mikie" Boone

Apr 30, 2021

Michael W. “Mikie” Boone

Wellford – Michael William “Mikie” Boone, 42, husband of Rachel Young Boone, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Mikie was born on August 1, 1978, to Michael and Loretta Deyton Boone.  He was a loving husband, father, and son.  Mikie loved his job as the Asphalt Coordinator for Spartanburg County and his work...

Jimmy Jones Chapman

Jimmy Jones Chapman

Apr 28, 2021

Moore, SC- Jimmy Jones Chapman, 88, husband of Barbara Hoke Chapman, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home. Born February 5, 1933 in Covington, TN, Jimmy was a son of the late Harry and Sue Jones Chapman. He honorably served his country in the US Airforce. Jimmy was a teacher for more than 30 years and a...

Gerald Smith

Gerald Smith

Apr 26, 2021

On Monday, April 26, 2021, Gerald Smith passed away. The son of Abe and Louise Lichtenstein Smith, he graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1953 and in 1957 he earned a BS from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. Any given Sunday, one could find him in his arm chair watching sports, especially golf, and streaming...

Mary Chittenden Williams

Mary Chittenden Williams

Apr 25, 2021

Charlotte, NC- Mary Chittenden Williams, 96, wife of Isaac Kemp Williams, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born May 24, 1924 in West Haven, CT, Mary was a daughter of the late Winfred P. and Nancy Dudley Chittenden. In addition to her husband, Kemp, 98, she is survived by her daughter, Nancie Williams and her husband, Edward Burnam, Jr. of...

Carl Willis Hughey

Carl Willis Hughey

Apr 23, 2021

Spartanburg, SC - Carl W. Hughey, 93, was the son of the late Carl and Gladys Hughey of Piedmont, South Carolina. Carl passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Born August 17th, 1927. He is survived by Doris Hughey, his wife of 73 years. Carl joined the Navy when he was 17 years old and served during WW2. Following his Navy...

Marvin H. "Mickey" Dawson, Jr.

Marvin H. "Mickey" Dawson, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Marvin “Mickey” Dawson, Jr., 82, husband of Mary Lou Gable Dawson, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. “Mickey” was born September 17, 1938 in Little Washington, North Carolina to the late Marvin H Dawson Sr. and Catherine Overman Dawson. The oldest of four children, he grew up in Durham, North Carolina. He earned degrees at both...

Frederick Walter Blakeley

Frederick Walter Blakeley

Apr 20, 2021

Lyman, SC- Frederick Walter Blakeley, 89, husband of Jean Marion Humeston Blakeley, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 17, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, Fred was a son of the late George Archibald and Rosa Catherine Schreyer Blakeley. Fred served his country for four years in the Air Force during the Korean War....

Charles Lee Raines

Charles Lee Raines

Apr 19, 2021

Cowpens, SC- Charles Lee Raines, 68, husband of the late Kathy Edmonds Raines, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 17, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was a son of the late Lawrence Charles and Peggy Hall Raines. He was a faithful member of Una First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He...

Lin Lort

Lin Lort

Apr 18, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Lin Lort, 77, died Sunday, April 18, 2021. Lin is survived by her spouse, Mok Neth; daughters, Louy Mok, Sing Mok, Tiev Mok, Tum Mok, and Veesana Neth; sons, Sambath Mok and Sambo Mok; stepdaughter, Kim Pal; 26 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Tiem Mok; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be...

Kristi Keelin Joyce

Kristi Keelin Joyce

Apr 17, 2021

Our beloved Kristi Joyce died quietly surrounded by her family April 17th after a very brief illness. We thank God for all of her days. Kristi’s favorite thing in life was sitting next to her husband, Tripp, watching their three sons play any sport, any day, any time. A close second was a summer sunset off of Ft. Myers Beach....

Albert Robert Cotugno

Albert Robert Cotugno

Apr 17, 2021

Enoree – Albert R. Cotugno, 102, husband of the late Ann Lavina Cotugno, died Saturday, April, 17, 2021. Born February 14, 1919 in South Boston, Albert was a son of the late Antonio and Mary Bevaqua Cotugno. Throughout most of his life he lived in South Boston, Medford, MA and Melbourne, FL, before relocating to Enoree, SC. Albert honorably served...

Thomas Pendleton Burwell

Thomas Pendleton Burwell

Apr 16, 2021

Thomas Pendleton Burwell Thomas Pendleton Burwell, 71, of Spartanburg, SC died peacefully Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home. Born September 16, 1949, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Jack Oliver Burwell, Sr and Verle Thomas Burwell. He was a graduate of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. He received his bachelor’s degree from...

Carroll Ray Porter, Sr.

Carroll Ray Porter, Sr.

Apr 15, 2021

Carroll Ray Porter, Sr Spartanburg – Carroll Ray Porter, Sr, 84, husband of the late Odessa B. Porter, died Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born on June 12, 1936, to the late Ralph Wesley and Grace Tuck Porter. Carroll is survived by five sons, Ray Porter (Sue) of Mayo, Kenneth Porter (Shelly) of Hickory Tavern, Ralph Bright (Betty) of...

Catherine McAbee Zimmerman

Catherine McAbee Zimmerman

Apr 14, 2021

Catherine McAbee Zimmerman Spartanburg – Catherine McAbee Zimmerman, 91, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1930, to the late Bennie and Louise Bagwell McAbee. Catherine is survived by two sons, Benny Zimmerman (Robin), David Zimmerman (Cindy); daughter in law, Donna Zimmerman; brother, Donald McAbee (Joan); sister,...

Patricia Wyatt Connor

Patricia Wyatt Connor

Apr 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Connor (85) – of Spartanburg, SC entered Heaven on April 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. Although she absolutely loved life and being with her family, she would frequently remind everyone “when I pass away, it will be the happiest day of my life because I will get to meet my Jesus.” Undoubtedly, she will be missed by...