Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
John Lawrence "Jay" Easterling, IV
Nov 13, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- John Lawrence “Jay” Easterling, IV passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Born August 26, 1988, Jay was an Eagle Scout (Troop 2), a graduate of Spartanburg High School, and a graduate of his beloved Clemson University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg. Jay...
Vickey Satterfield West
Nov 12, 2020
Vickey Satterfield West Roebuck – Vickey Satterfield West, 67, wife of the late Larry Dean. West, died Thursday, November 12, 2020. Vickey was born on April 21, 1953, to Ereline Hawkins Satterfield Benson and the late Joseph Satterfield. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all. Vickey was an active member of Canaan Baptist Church where...
John Reid Petty
Nov 6, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- John Reid Petty, 63, died Friday, November 6, 2020. Born October 31, 1957 in Tampa, FL, Reid was a son of the late Dr. Jack Q. Petty and Jean Epps Petty. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1976, and the University of South Carolina. Reid worked with Petty Nissan and Spartanburg Mitsubishi for many...
Shirley Gayle Carter
Nov 2, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Shirley Gayle Carter, 82, wife of the late Albert David Carter, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home. Born August 2, 1938 in Richmond, VA, Shirley was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Hall Gayle. She was incredibly witty, outspoken, and possessed a great sense of humor. Shirley loved spending time with her family and...
David Eugene Bowyer
Oct 31, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- David Eugene Bowyer, Sr., 76, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home as a result of complications from Covid-19. He was born April 30, 1944 to the late Milford Bruce Bowyer, Sr. and Susan Alley Bowyer. Mr. Bowyer retired from Duke Energy after 37 years and was a member of Cedar Spring Baptist Church where...
Richard Alan Burton
Oct 29, 2020
Pacolet, SC- Richard Alan Burton, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Rick was born on August 31, 1956 in Pearisburg, Virginia to Robert and Dorothy Burton. He graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1978 and subsequently spent many years teaching physical education and coaching at JKA-Springdale School, Aiken Prep School, and Christ Church Episcopal School. In...
Theron Otis "T.O." Coker
Oct 28, 2020
Boiling Springs, SC- Theron Otis Coker, 97, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 14, 1923 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Frank and Elsie Mae Coker. T.O. was reunited in Heaven with his late wife of 50 years, Edith King Coker. He was a longtime member of Arkwright...
Felix M Duncan
Oct 28, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Felix Milton Duncan, Jr., 90, husband of Emily Cudd Duncan, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Born April 17, 1930 in Chesnee, SC, Felix was a son of the late Felix M. Duncan, Sr. and Lucy Duncan. He retired from Draper Corp after 40 years of service. Felix was generous,...
Mary Jane Hayden Wells
Oct 28, 2020
Mary Jane Wells, "Mama Jane," 93, widow of Ronald K. Wells, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Mary Jane was born in Tecumseh, MI, and was the daughter of the late Perry and Elizabeth Hayden. When she was a teenager, she accepted the Lord's call on her life to Christian service. Mary...
Dennis Lyle Shattuck
Oct 27, 2020
Dennis Lyle Shattuck Moore – Dennis Lyle Shattuck, 77, husband of the late Nancy Bammesberger Shattuck, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Dennis was born on June 23, 1943, to the late Lyle and Doris Davis Shattuck. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Dennis retired from Kusters-Zima Corporation after thirty-plus years of employment. He was...
Craig M Phillips
Oct 26, 2020
Craig M. Phillips, 73, of Spartanburg passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26th at his home surrounded by family. Craig was born on July 7, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to the late Clifford M. Phillips (Fran) and, very much alive, Betty Jean Phillips. Craig attended Grand Blanc High School and the University of Michigan, Go Blue! When he decided that...
Barbara Davenport Morris
Oct 24, 2020
Barbara Lee Davenport Morris, 78, of Walnut Grove, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by her children and sister, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harry C. Morris, Jr. in February of this year. Barbara was the oldest of four, of the...
Timmie "Tim" K. Lee
Oct 24, 2020
Timmie “Tim” K. Lee Roebuck – Timmie “Tim” K. Lee, 61, died Saturday, October 24, 2020. Tim was born on June 7, 1959 to Nell McCraw Lee and the late Jack Clifton Lee. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School class of 1977 and Spartanburg Technical College. Tim was a homebuilder having started his career with Ivey & Lee...
John Franklin Smith
Oct 23, 2020
Roebuck, SC- John Frank Smith, Jr., 86, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Cook Smith, died Friday, October 23, 2020. Born November 1, 1933 in Glenn Springs, SC, Frank was a son of the late John Franklin and Earline Thornton Smith. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Frank was employed with the Spartanburg Herald Journal from 1966-1973...
Brenda Gurley Edwards
Oct 17, 2020
Wellford, SC- Brenda Joyce Gurley Edwards, 76, former wife of the late Ray L. Edwards, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. Born January 11, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, Brenda was the daughter of the late James Albert and Mary Moore Gurley. She attended Cecil’s Business College, enjoyed gardening, loved yard sales, and was of the Christian faith. Brenda is survived by...
James Everette Horne
Oct 15, 2020
James Everette Horne, 63, went home to be with the Lord Thursday October 15th, 2020. James was the husband of Debra Lynn Horne for 43 years and was the son of the late Everette Dewitt and Virginia Ruth Horne. James worked for QS/1 for 22 years. He was president and avid member of Friends of Croft at Croft State Park...
James William League
Oct 14, 2020
Moore, SC- James William League, 83, husband of Barbara Owens League, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 20, 1936 in Greenville, SC, Jim was the son of the late William Roy and Mamie Gladys Still League. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, class of 1955, and Furman University, class of 1959. Jim...
Suzanne Hovaker Dyer
Oct 10, 2020
Suzanne H. Dyer Roebuck - Suzanne H. Dyer, 68, wife of Charles Dyer, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
Myrtle Mae Satterfield Pearson
Oct 8, 2020
Myrtle Mae Satterfield Pearson Spartanburg - Myrtle Mae Satterfield Pearson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020 Mrs Pearson was born on April 27, 1930, in Spartanburg County and was a lifelong resident of the Canaan Community. She is a member of Canaan Baptist Church where she served on the Tape Ministry and Hostess...
Donnie Tucker
Oct 8, 2020
Donnie Tucker, 73, of Roebuck, SC, passed away peacefully October 8, at his home from cancer. He was the son of the late Luke and Cora Tucker of Roebuck. He graduated from Dorman High School class of 1966. He served in the Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Saratoga. Donnie was very talented in arts and crafts. He made...