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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Dr. Spencer Mathews

Dr. Spencer Mathews

Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Spencer Mathews, a dedicated educator, psychologist, and avid chess and sailing enthusiast, passed away peacefully at his home in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85.

*Memorial Service has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 1, 2025, 1 PM at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Ln. Spartanburg, SC 29301. The family will receive friends...

Donna Jeremias Brummett

Donna Jeremias Brummett

Dec 8, 2024

Donna Jeremias Brummett, 80, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born February 8, 1944 in Washington, GA to the late Mary Ruth Palmer Jeremias and Charles George Jeremias, and was the widow of the late Terry Wayne Brummett.

Donna met her future husband when she was just 14. They were high school sweethearts, dating for...

Robert Jackson "Jack" Stripling, Jr.

Robert Jackson "Jack" Stripling, Jr.

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Jackson Stripling, Jr (Jack), 94, of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully at The Lakes of Litchfield, Pawleys Island, SC.

Born July 30, 1930 in Waycross, GA to the late Louise (Howell) Stripling and Robert Jackson Stripling, Sr. 

Jack attended Waycross High School graduating in 1947 and entered Georgia Institute of Technology where, in 1951, he earned a BS in Textiles Engineering....

Suzanne Parris Bagwell

Suzanne Parris Bagwell

Dec 6, 2024

Suzanne Parris Bagwell passed away December 6th at Spartanburg Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was born in Spindale, NC on April 12, 1941. She grew up in Cowpens, SC, where she was a graduate of Cowpens High School. Suzanne then went on to graduate from Spartanburg Junior College and Limestone College. Suzanne was a public school teacher...

Joan George Storie

Joan George Storie

Dec 5, 2024

Moore, SC - Joan George Storie, 88, passed away on December 5, 2024. She was the widow of the late Chester Ray Storie and the daughter of the late Andy Christopher George , Sr. and the late Minnie James George of Spartanburg, SC. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. 

She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church...

Carl Wayne Wren

Carl Wayne Wren

Dec 4, 2024

Carl Wayne Wren, husband of Pat Harmon Wren, passed away in the evening on Wednesday December 4, 2024, at White Oak manor in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on May 10, 1947 to the late John and Geraldine Shortridge Wren in Moscow, Idaho.

Carl spent his childhood years mainly in the state of Washington and was a 1965 graduate of Lake...

Dr. David Byron Dedmon

Dr. David Byron Dedmon

Dec 4, 2024

Dr. David Byron Dedmon, 69, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on December 4, 2024. Born November 18, 1955 in Spartanburg, he was the son of Catherine Glenn Dedmon and Verge Alton Dedmon. He was a member of Nazareth Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by an aunt Dr. Virginia Glenn Crane and cousin, Amelia Winslow Crane, of Oshkosh, WI, and numerous other...

Jeremy Scott Duncan

Jeremy Scott Duncan

Dec 3, 2024

Jeremy Scott Duncan of Roebuck, SC passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the age of 51. He was born October 6, 1973 in Spartanburg to Faye H. Melton and the late Donnie Duncan.

After graduating from Dorman High School, Jeremy began his career with BMW in Spartanburg, where he devoted 29 years of his life to a variety of...

Adam Edison Wyndham

Adam Edison Wyndham

Dec 1, 2024

Adam Edison Wyndham, 25, a native of Spartanburg, SC born to Teresa “Terri” Mullins Wyndham and the late Johnnie “John” Nabor Wyndham, Jr., went to his eternal home with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Carol Jane Mullins (Mama Jane), Jimmie and Pat (Grammie) Lawson and his great grandmother, Dorothy...

Kenneth Lewis Shearon

Kenneth Lewis Shearon

Dec 1, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Lewis Shearon, 79, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born in Rolesville, NC on July 10, 1945 to the late Cameron Horne Shearon and Kathleen Joyce Wilson Shearon. 

Ken was born and raised on a tobacco farm, where he fostered his entrepreneurial spirit at a young age watching his parents manage a...

Michael Lee Warren

Michael Lee Warren

Dec 1, 2024

Michael Lee Warren, 55, of Union, SC passed away on December 1, 2024. He was the son of Connie Warren and the late Harry Warren. He was born in Spartanburg, SC and lived in Pauline, SC for most of his life. He was a truck driver and machine operator. Michael was a gentle giant and was affectionately known as "Sugarbear"...

Deborah Anne Moore Thornlow

Deborah Anne Moore Thornlow

Nov 29, 2024

Deborah “Debbi” Anne Moore Thornlow (August 15, 1951- November 29, 2024), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Nonnie), daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will forever be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Debbi was the devoted wife of Eric Rockland Thornlow, with whom she shared...

James Wayne "Bill" Gribbin

James Wayne "Bill" Gribbin

Nov 25, 2024

James Wayne "Bill" Gribbin, 93, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Corpus Christi, TX on March 28, 1931, he was son of the late John and Majorie Allman Gribbin. 

He served in the US Marine Corps during WWII and the US Air Force during the Korean War.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years,...

Sambath Mok

Sambath Mok

Nov 22, 2024

Sambath Mok was born on February 3, 1966, in Battambang, Cambodia. He survived the horrors of the Khmer Rouge and fled to the United States in 1981, where he rebuilt his life with resilience and determination. In 1985, he married Maren Houp in an arranged marriage that lasted his lifetime.

Sambath worked tirelessly, often traveling for work, to provide a better...

Doreen Nicholls Sullivan

Doreen Nicholls Sullivan

Nov 22, 2024

Doreen Nicholls Sullivan passed away peacefully in her home on November 22, 2024.

Doreen was born on February 14, 1934 in London, England. She graduated from The Gray Coat Hospital Comprehensive School for Girls in London and worked as a telephone operator for RH Cole and Company and as a cashier at the Army Navy Store before getting married and moving...

My Phanly

My Phanly

Nov 19, 2024

My Phanly passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Thailand, he had a notable military career. He was a dedicated father of four daughters and one son. After immigrating to America in 1983, he and his wife, Keo Phanly, raised their children in multiple states, including Rhode Island, California, Connecticut, and ultimately Spartanburg, South Carolina. A...

Billy Keith Stevens

Billy Keith Stevens

Nov 18, 2024

Billy Keith Stevens, lovingly known by family and friends as ‘Hoka’, 53, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1971 in Spartanburg, SC to Flora “Elaine” Bearden Stevens and the late Kenneth Melvin Stevens.

Keith attended Dorman High School, where he met the love of his life and best friend,Tammy Michelle Stevens....

Jesse Dean Simmons, III

Jesse Dean Simmons, III

Nov 16, 2024

Jesse Dean Simmons III, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born in Spartanburg on September 15, 1952, Dean was the son of the late Jesse Dean “JD” Simmons, Jr. and Margaret Martha “Peggy” Dunn Simmons.

Dean attended Spartanburg School District 6, was a graduate of Dorman High School class of 1970, attended Spartanburg Junior College and was...

Brenda Robinson Murphree

Brenda Robinson Murphree

Nov 14, 2024

Brenda Robinson Murphree, 77, of Arcadia, SC passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1947 to the late James G. Robinson and Wilma Cooper Robinson of Arcadia, SC.

Brenda was in the first graduating class of Dorman High School in 1965. She had two marriages, two careers, and raised three daughters. Brenda was a...

Darrell Richard Horton

Darrell Richard Horton

Nov 13, 2024

Darrell Richard “Rick” Horton crossed from this home to his eternal home with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Rick was born on June 27, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC to Loyd “Red” and Earline Horton. 

Rick graduated from Dorman High School. While working at a flower shop in Spartanburg, he met his coworker and future bride, Mary Christine. In their...

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