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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Earl Maurice Collier

Earl Maurice Collier

Jan 5, 2020

Arrangements entrusted to The J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory.

Erin Kate McGuinn

Erin Kate McGuinn

Dec 22, 2019

Erin Kate McGuinn Roebuck – Erin Kate McGuinn, 41, daughter of Gayle Swendson McGuinn and the late Dr. Terry McGuinn, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2019.  She was a born-again Christian, baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Moore, SC. She was born August 10, 1978, in Spartanburg, SC and enjoyed living in her country home in...

Cynthia Ellen Chappell Bishop

Cynthia Ellen Chappell Bishop

Dec 22, 2019

Glendale, SC- Cynthia Ellen Chappell Bishop, 59, wife of the late Joey Robert Bishop, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Cindy is survived by her mother and stepfather, Cecil Kenneth and Ellen Chappell Wood; her son, Joshua Chappell and his wife, Christin; a granddaughter, Savana Nichole Poole; sister, Linda McGregor (Larry); her brothers, Jimmy Chappell (Rhonda) and Michael Wood; sister...

Frederic DeLong Thompson

Frederic DeLong Thompson

Dec 16, 2019

Roebuck, SC- Frederic DeLong Thompson, Jr., 87, husband of Betty Danielsen Thompson, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born June 22, 1932 in Mobile, AL, Fred was the son of the late Frederic DeLong and Ruth Hurst Thompson. He honorably served his country in the US Navy. Fred became a chaplain and proudly served with...

Sharen Timbs Kaska

Sharen Timbs Kaska

Dec 10, 2019

Sharen Denise Timbs Kaska Duncan - Sharen Denise Timbs Kaska, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10 in Spartanburg, SC. She was a loving wife and mother. "She leaves behind her husband Oliver Kaska of 25 years, daughters Victoria (15) and Abigail (8), her twin sister Cheryl Shields (Damon) of Memphis, TN, brother Jeremy Timbs of Adamsville, TN,...

Bobby Ray Wilson

Bobby Ray Wilson

Dec 9, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Bobby Ray Wilson, Sr., 84, husband of Marilyn Hoppes Wilson, died Monday, December 9, 2019. Born February 27, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, Bobby was the son of the late Robert and Naomi Bishop Wilson. He honorably served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Bobby retired from Duke Energy after 20 years of service...

Larry Blanchard

Larry Blanchard

Dec 9, 2019

Roebuck, SC- Larry Gene Blanchard, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born December 23, 1939 he was a loving husband and father, avid fisherman, NASCAR fan and car collector. His close group of friends were dear to him and held in highest regard. Larry was a provider of love and support to all...

George Eliot Stone

George Eliot Stone

Dec 8, 2019

George Eliot Stone, 85, of Spartanburg, SC and LaAnna, PA died peacefully on December 8, 2019. Born October 10, 1934, George was a native of Philadelphia, PA and a son of the late James and Betty Kays Stone. George graduated from The Episcopal Academy and was a graduate of Harvard College, class of 1956.  While at Harvard he was an...

Barbara Stacey Waddell

Barbara Stacey Waddell

Dec 5, 2019

Barbara Stacey Waddell Spartanburg – Barbara Stacey Waddell, 85, wife of the late Elbert Waddell, died Thursday, December 5, 2019. Barbara was born on June 5, 1934 to the late Harvey and Mary Barnett Stacey. She genuinely loved and cared for everyone.  To meet her was to love her. Barbara was a member of River Hills Baptist Church. She is...

William Johnnie McDaniel, Jr.

William Johnnie McDaniel, Jr.

Dec 5, 2019

William J. (Billy) McDaniel Jr., 47, of Pauline SC, passed away Thursday, December 5th 2019 peacefully at his home with his dog at his side. Born July 20, 1972, in Georgia, he was the son of William J. McDaniel Sr. and the late Susan W. Shirley and reared by the late Steven D. Shirley. Mr. McDaniel was an avid fisherman...

Jesse Fowler

Jesse Fowler

Dec 5, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Jesse Fowler, 81, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born June 10, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Jesse was a son of the late Jesse Samuel and Lillie Bell Wyatt Fowler. He was employed with Star Amusement Company for many years before owning and operating Spartan Amusement Company. Following, Jesse...

Julian Thomas Hollis

Julian Thomas Hollis

Dec 3, 2019

SPARTANBURG, SC – Julian Thomas “Tom” Hollis, 93, husband of his beloved late wife, Max Barnard Hollis, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home.  Born May 8, 1926 in Union, SC, Tom was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Alverson Hollis and Orin Bomar Hollis. Tom honorably served his country as a serviceman of the U.S. Air Corps...

Martha Bradford Swann

Martha Bradford Swann

Dec 2, 2019

Martha Bradford Swann of Spartanburg, South Carolina died Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home. Born July 11, 1925, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Vincent Bradford and Mae Jones Bradford.             Martha was a graduate of Wesleyan College. While a student at Wesleyan, she was named the sweetheart of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at...

Wesley Michael Poplin

Wesley Michael Poplin

Nov 29, 2019

Wesley M. “Wes” Poplin Boiling Springs, SC- Wesley Michael Poplin, 35, son of C. Michael Poplin (Dianne) and Bea Brown Neal (Craig), died Friday, November 29, 2019. Wes was born July 27, 1984 in Charleston, SC. He honorably served his country in the United States Army Infantry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Hayden Poplin...

Carol Evans Eggenberger

Carol Evans Eggenberger

Nov 28, 2019

Carol Evans Eggenberger Moore – Carol Jean Evans Eggenberger, 72, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Carol was born on March 23, 1947, to the late Darrell and Betty Smith Evans. She was a devoted mother with an adventurous spirit, and experienced life throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, Central America and the United States. Fun-loving and quick-witted, she always enjoyed...

Dr. John E. Miller, PhD

Dr. John E. Miller, PhD

Nov 26, 2019

Dr. John E. Miller, PhD Spartanburg, SC- John Edwin Miller, 68, son of the late Edwin and Mary Williams Miller, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Spartanburg Medical Center. John received his Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wofford, his Masters from Western Kentucky University, and his PhD from Indiana State University. He has many work affiliations in Greenville, Saluda, and...

Millie Patricia Parham Bright

Millie Patricia Parham Bright

Nov 26, 2019

Boiling Springs, SC- Millie Patricia Parham Bright, 76, wife of the late R. C. “Buck” Bright, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her home. Born November 6, 1943 in Spartanburg, SC, Pat was a daughter of the late John Samuel and Julie Kate Johnson Parham. She is survived by her sons, Sammy Bright (Lynda) of Campobello, SC and Sidney Bright...

David Lawrence Gibson

David Lawrence Gibson

Nov 22, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- David Lawrence Gibson, 68, husband of Nancy R. Gibson, died Friday, November 22 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Raleigh, N.C. on February 8, 1951, he grew up in Charlotte and Huntersville, N. C. and was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in mathematics from Furman...

Mary JoAnn Dial

Mary JoAnn Dial

Nov 19, 2019

Spartanburg, SC – Mary JoAnn Harmon Dial, 82, wife of Robert D. Dial, Sr., died Tuesday, November 19, 2019. JoAnn was born on March 17, 1937. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School.  JoAnn was a devoted wife and mother, and a great home engineer, who never met a stranger and loved to help others. She was a member...

Robert Watson Allen

Robert Watson Allen

Nov 19, 2019

Robert Watson Allen, 90, retired business executive and former Spartanburg city councilman died November 19, 2019 at home. Bob Allen was born January 25, 1929 in Cambridge, MA, and was the son of the late Ralph Watson Allen and Dorothy Dansie Allen. He graduated from Bowdoin College and Harvard Business School. Bob served in the U.S. Army Finance Corps during...

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