Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Vance Edward Jackson, Jr.

Vance Edward Jackson, Jr.

Dec 8, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Vance “Edward” Jackson, Jr., 33, husband of Logan Campbell Jackson, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of Angelita Dunbar Jackson and the late Vance Edward Jackson. Edward was a 2005 graduate of Spartanburg High School and closing pitcher and first baseman for the Vikings. He then graduated from...

John Thomas Falls, Jr.

John Thomas Falls, Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

John Tomas Falls, Jr., 67, otherwise known as Tom or Tommy Falls, passed through the gates of heaven on December 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was a man of honor, integrity and truth. A faithful husband, loving brother, loyal friend, caring uncle, and lover of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Tom was born in Columbia,...

Dr. Edward Reaver Cathcart

Dr. Edward Reaver Cathcart

Dec 6, 2020

Dr. Edward Reaver Cathcart, “Doc,” 92, husband of Joan Stephan Cathcart, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 6, 2020. Dr. Cathcart was the senior partner and founder of the Woman’s Clinic in Spartanburg. He was originally from Anderson where he went to Boys High School. He went to Duke University and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation from...

Charles Rickman Stepp

Charles Rickman Stepp

Dec 2, 2020

Roebuck, SC-Charles Rickman Stepp, age 61, married to Wendy Ann Stepp, was tragically killed in a car accident Wednesday evening, December 2, 2020 and now in the arms of Jesus. Born in Hendersonville, NC, on December 18, 1958, Rick was the son of the late Charles Rubin Stepp and Barbara Ann Story. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School...

James Clyde Elliott

James Clyde Elliott

Dec 1, 2020

James Clyde Elliott Spartanburg - James Clyde Elliott passed away early on December 1. Born December 1, 1932 to Clyde and Louise Elliott in Jackson, MS. At the age of seventeen, Jim lost his father. Attending college was an enormous challenge, but he managed to attend Milsaps College for one semester before being drafted into the Navy during the Korean...

Thomas Mitchell "Tony" Smith

Thomas Mitchell "Tony" Smith

Nov 30, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Mitchell Smith, 67, husband of Dorothy Utter Smith, died Monday, November 30, 2020. Tony was born April 15, 1953 in Pickens, SC. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Mitchell Franklin Smith (Melissa) of Holly Ridge, NC, Dustin Matthew Smith (Beth) of Chesnee, SC, and Matthew David Chipley of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Hailey,...

Ning Chanthalangsy

Ning Chanthalangsy

Nov 28, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Ning Chanthalangsy, 41, husband of Seng Wang Saetern Chanthalangsy, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 3, 1979, he was the son of Khay Chanthalangsy. Service will be held Wednesday, December 2nd, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.

Kenneth Lee Reppart

Kenneth Lee Reppart

Nov 27, 2020

Kenneth Lee Reppart

Lancaster, SC - Kenneth Lee Reppart, 83, husband of Joyce Matthews Reppart, died Friday, November 27, 2020.

He was born on May 5, 1937 to the late Bud and SallyYounkins Reppart. Ken, a Vietnam Veteran,  faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years.

In addition to his wife of 52 years,...

Claude Lee Culbreth

Claude Lee Culbreth

Nov 26, 2020

Claude Lee Culbreth Moore – Claude Lee Culbreth, 86, husband of Sue Grubb Culbreth, died Thursday, November 26, 2020. Claude was born on February 25, 1934, to the late Ralph and Eva Hawkins Culbreth. He was awarded a certificate and championship ring from District 6 as part of the 1953 District 6 Baseball SC State Championship Team. Claude was drafted...

Corrie Eleanor "Pete" Pettit Lancaster

Corrie Eleanor "Pete" Pettit Lancaster

Nov 25, 2020

Pauline – Corrie Eleanor “Pete” Pettit Lancaster, 96, passed away November 25, 2020, at Wesley Court Assisted Living, Boiling Springs, SC. The widow of Robert M. Lancaster Jr., the love of her life, was born May 2, 1924, to Spurgeon Silas and Grace Allen Pettit. She was the last surviving member of her siblings. A graduate of Pauline High School...

Paul Warner Dickson

Paul Warner Dickson

Nov 25, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Paul Warner Dickson, 86, husband of Martha Jane Arthur Dickson, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at White Oak Estates. Born August 20, 1934 in Converse, SC, Paul was a son of the late Paul Hillard and Sarah Ezell Donald Dickson. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force, was a member of the Converse Masonic Lodge,...

Katie Ann Emmerth

Katie Ann Emmerth

Nov 24, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Katie Ann Emmerth, 48, daughter of Catherine J. and the late Stephen C. Emmerth, passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Katie was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was adopted by her parents in 1974. She was a dedicated volunteer in the Emergency Center at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. With a...

Deangelo Vondrae Simpson

Deangelo Vondrae Simpson

Nov 24, 2020

Chesnee, SC- Deangelo Vondrae Simpson, 46, husband of Elizabeth Danielle Messick Simpson, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born September 7, 1974 in Easley, SC, he was a son of Henry Stewartt and Sheila Simpson Hudgens. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by brothers, Letrae Hudgens and Demarco Stewartt; his sister, Vita Wolfe; and several nieces and...

Trampis Arnell Bryant

Trampis Arnell Bryant

Nov 22, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Trampis Arnell Bryant, 44, son of Rastus Bryant, Jr. and Stephanie Millwood Bryant, died Sunday, November 22, 2020. In addition to his parents, Trampis is survived by his sons, Andrew and Aidan Bryant; his sister, Julie Sellars and her husband, Tim, of Woodruff, SC, and their children, Xavier, Desirae, and Kadence Sellars. A memorial service will be held...

Michiko Sakuragi Phillips

Michiko Sakuragi Phillips

Nov 21, 2020

Woodruff, SC- Michiko Sakuragi Phillips, 85, wife of the late Randy Phillips, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born October 2, 1935 in Fukuoko City, Japan, Michiko was a daughter of the late Shinichi and Hideko Sakuragi. Michiko accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and followed her Lord in believer’s baptism on her 65th birthday. With a...

Arlene Hubley Smith

Arlene Hubley Smith

Nov 18, 2020

Arlene Grace Hubley Smith left this mortal life for the glories of heaven from Rose Crest Lutheran Homes in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after several years of suffering with Alzheimer’s. She was a lifelong believer and follower of Jesus Christ, and has been reunited with her husband, Robert “Bob” Smith, and her eldest daughter, Wendy Whitcomb,...

Linda Davis Brooks

Linda Davis Brooks

Nov 17, 2020

Spartanburg, SC- Linda Davis Brooks, 79, wife of Charles Anthony “Tony” Brooks, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home. Born February 24, 1941 in Piedmont, Anderson County, SC, Linda was a daughter of the late Louie T. and Lucille Luker Davis. She was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, receiving her degree in Business Management, and the...

Charles Hearon McCravy

Charles Hearon McCravy

Nov 15, 2020

A native of Spartanburg, Hearon was born on February 12, 1941 to Samuel Tucker McCravy and Elizabeth Hart Hearon McCravy. Attending public schools in Spartanburg County, Hearon graduated from Spartanburg High School, class of 1959, studied at USC/Columbia before graduating from Wofford College in Chemistry in 1963, and studying for a few months at the Sorbonne in Paris. After a...

Robin Henderson Lee

Robin Henderson Lee

Nov 14, 2020

Pauline, SC- Robin Henderson Lee, 54, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a period of declining health. Robin was a daughter of the late John Henderson, Sr. and Peggy Jo Hicks. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Lee; son, Matthew Ray Lee of Pauline, SC; a sister, Kelly Parker; and a brother, John Henderson, Jr. Robin’s family is comforted...

Annabel Cribb Moses

Annabel Cribb Moses

Nov 13, 2020

Annabel Cribb Moses Annabel Cribb Moses, formerly of Greenville, SC died November 13, 2020, at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Center in Raleigh, NC, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Herbert, her children, Annabel H. Pougnier (Jean) of Scottsdale, AZ; Virginia “Gigi” Dalton (Matt) of Denver, CO; Steve (Flo) of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Caroline...