Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Anne Porchér Perrin

Anne Porchér Perrin

Jan 2, 2021

Anne Porchér Zeigler Perrin (affectionately known to her family, and the South Carolina DMV, as “Shoosh”) died on January 2, 2021 at the age of 93. Anne Porchér was born in Orangeburg, SC on June 24, 1927 to John Tatum and Anne Louise Gelzer Zeigler. She grew up on a dairy farm in Cope, SC and graduated from Orangeburg High...

Clement Harrelson

Clement Harrelson

Dec 31, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Clement Harrelson, 88, husband of Joanne Goodwin Harrelson, died Thursday, December 31, 2020. Born March 6, 1932 in Pauline, SC, Clement was a son of the late Darcey and Helen Cathcart Harrelson. He was a graduate of Pauline High School, class of 1951, and worked as a machinist in local plants. Clement retired from Phillips Fibers after many...

Thomas Churchill Lewis

Thomas Churchill Lewis

Dec 31, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Churchill Lewis, 80, husband of 50 years to the late Joyce Duck Lewis, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Born October 28, 1940 in Easley, SC, T.C. was the son of the late Larry and Clara Sheriff Lewis. As a child, T.C. dreamed of working in radio, and as an adult, he made that dream come...

Doris Outen Alexander

Doris Outen Alexander

Dec 30, 2020

Spartanburg, SC - Doris Outen Alexander, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born in Marion, VA on June 4, 1928 and raised in Matthews, NC, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Franklin and Louise Grist Outen. Ms. Alexander was retired from American Greetings (where she was affectionately known as the “card...

James Thomas "Jay" Jeter, III

James Thomas "Jay" Jeter, III

Dec 29, 2020

Spartanburg – James Thomas “Jay” Jeter III, 74, husband of Mary Linda Burnett Jeter, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Jay fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. A native of Whitmire, SC, he was the son of the late C.B. Jeter, Sr. and Evelyn Suber Jeter of Whitmire, SC. He graduated from Whitmire High School...

Earline Mahaffey Turner

Earline Mahaffey Turner

Dec 29, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Earline Mahaffey Turner, 85, wife of the late John D. Turner, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born April 18, 1935 in Spartanburg, Earline was a daughter of the late Will and Roda Mahaffey. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Earline is survived by her sons, John A. Turner and Phillip D. Turner. A private...

Zachary Wiley Turner

Zachary Wiley Turner

Dec 28, 2020

Zachary W. Turner- 19 years old of Duncan, SC and formerly of Boiling Springs, SC passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born on January 15, 2001, he was a Son of Christopher E. (Chris)Turner, Sr. and Lisa Wiley Turner of Duncan, SC, where he resided in the home. Zach was a member of Calvary Christian...

Richard Craven "Rick" Webb

Richard Craven "Rick" Webb

Dec 27, 2020

Colonel Richard C. “Rick” Webb Spartanburg - Colonel (U.S. Army Ret.) Richard (“Rick”) Craven Webb, 69, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on December 27, 2020, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born on February 8, 1951, in Fairmont, North Carolina, Col. Webb was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Richard Webb. Col. Webb...

Judy Mahaffey Pettit

Judy Mahaffey Pettit

Dec 27, 2020

Judy Mahaffey Pettit, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her daughters’ home in Florence County, SC. Born June 9, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Judy was a daughter of the late James P. and Ruth Boyd Mahaffy. Judy was a graduate of Fairforest High School in 1958. Judy was a retired Cosmetologist in the Beauty Industry in Spartanburg, SC. She was...

Sandra Jean Mason

Sandra Jean Mason

Dec 26, 2020

On December 26, 2020, Sandra Jean Mason of Moore, South Carolina, left this world and her earthly family suddenly and unexpectedly. Sandy, as she is known to most of us, was born on the 9th day of December, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, to G.C. “Jack” and Ruth Humphreys; their firstborn of three daughters. As a young child, she was...

Khouanexay Bill Sivilay

Khouanexay Bill Sivilay

Dec 26, 2020

Boiling Springs, SC- Khouanexay Bill Sivilay, 46, husband of Vanida Khautisen Sivilay, died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Services were held Wednesday, December 30th, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.

Susan Gregory Merrell

Susan Gregory Merrell

Dec 25, 2020

Campobello, SC- Susan Gregory Merrell, 58, wife of Joe Merrell, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 25, 2020. Born March 7, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Bobby Eugene and Elaine Wilder Gregory. She was a graduate of USC Upstate and the California College of Respiratory Therapy. Susan worked as a respiratory therapist...

Amarilis E Gonzalez

Amarilis E Gonzalez

Dec 21, 2020

Bastian, VA- Amarillis E. Gonzalez, 34, died Monday, December 21, 2020. Born May 2, 1986, she was a daughter of Haydee Ramos. Services were held Sunday, December 27th, 3:00PM at Fair Forest Church of God, officiated by Reverend John Petty. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairforest Church of God, 2662 Fairforest Clevedale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301.

Anne Calvert Thomas Irwin

Anne Calvert Thomas Irwin

Dec 18, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Anne Calvert Thomas Irwin, 89, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, after a ten year decline into dementia. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, Anne graduated with a B.A. in studio art from Hollins College, and returned to her hometown to marry another Spartanburg native, Wallace R. Irwin. She was raised at Trinity Methodist Church; was an active member...

Dr. Michael Wayne Funderburk

Dr. Michael Wayne Funderburk

Dec 17, 2020

Michael W. Funderburk, 66, died on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at his home in Spartanburg surrounded by his loving family. He is mourned by his wife, Jan; his son, Brent and wife, Elizabeth Fildes; his son, Grant and financée, Jennifer Matthews; his sister, Janet Derrick and husband, Paul; his brother in-law, Gary Stroud; his niece, Jessica Ervin and husband, Chip;...

Jo Lynne Glines

Jo Lynne Glines

Dec 15, 2020

Jo Lynne Glines nee McDuell of Spartanburg, SC, entered this world on August 17th 1938 in Fullerton, California and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 15th 2020 in Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Mortimer McDuell and Frances Elizabeth Marshall; her stepmother, Frances Virginia Morris; and her husband, Robert Alden Glines, Jr. Jo is...

Robert Victor Page, Jr.

Robert Victor Page, Jr.

Dec 15, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Robert Victor Page, Jr., 69, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born January 15, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Victor was the son of the late Robert Victor Page, Sr. and Bonnee Garrett Page. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Furman University, and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Victor was an attorney who practiced in...

Irvin Wayne Simmons

Irvin Wayne Simmons

Dec 12, 2020

Irvin “Wayne” Simmons, 64, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. The husband of Tracey Harken Simmons, Wayne was born September 16, 1956, in Rutherfordton, NC to the late James Earl Simmons and the late Mary Lissie (Randolph) Simmons. A graduate of Crest High School, Wayne attended Isothermal Community College and...

Robert E Guy

Robert E Guy

Dec 12, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Robert E. Guy, 67, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born November 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles L. Guy, Sr. and Frances I. Dudley. Robert retired from Spartanburg Regional as an EMT and then from transportation. He was a volunteer firefighter for Arkwright Fire Department and Roebuck Fire Department. Robert had an...

Leah Coleman Hanna

Leah Coleman Hanna

Dec 11, 2020

Leah Coleman Hanna Spartanburg – Leah Coleman Hanna, wife of Dr. Charles B. Hanna, Jr., passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born on March 3, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, Leah was the daughter of Lt. Col. William W. Coleman and Ruth Roberts Coleman. She graduated from Winthrop College with a B.S. in Elementary Education and received her Masters at...