Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Ronnie Lee Motts
Aug 1, 2019
Boiling Springs, SC- Ronnie Lee Motts, 76, husband of Arliss Smith Motts, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home. Born November 13, 1942 in Pacolet, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Adam and Ollie Mae Motts. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Billy Motts (Debra), Lee Ann Leonard (Eddie), and Dedria Mitchell...
Kenneth R. Kreutzer, Jr.
Jul 31, 2019
Kenneth R. Kreutzer, Jr. Moore – Ken was called home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, to the big firehouse in the sky. Ken is survived by his wife, Marilyn Koenig Kreutzer; daughter, Melissa Kreutzer-Arnold and her husband Michael; son, Scott Kreutzer; two fur babies; four grandchildren; seven grand fur babies and one great-grandchild. Ken was a US Navy veteran, serving...
Augustus Theodore Allen
Jul 29, 2019
Augustus (Gus) Theodore Allen IV, husband of Elizabeth (Betty Lou) Savage Allen, passed away on July 29, 2019. Born on April 2, 1937 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Augustus (Gus) Theodore Allen III and Anne Lathan Allen. Gus grew up in Chester, SC where he became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Episcopal High School (Alexandria, VA)...
Christopher "Chris" David Croxdale
Jul 26, 2019
Christopher D. “Chris” Croxdale Spartanburg – Christopher David “Chris” Croxdale, 42, died Friday July 26, 2019. Chris was born on January 4, 1977 to the David “Gene” and Janice Henderson Croxdale. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School where he was a member of the Golf Team and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Spartanburg Community College. Chris was employed...
Rev. M. "Ed" Edward Bryant, Sr
Jul 26, 2019
Rev. Michael “Ed” Bryant, Sr. Spartanburg, SC – Rev. Michael Edward “Ed” Bryant, Sr, 78, husband of Patricia Guy Bryant, died Friday, July 26, 2019. Ed was born on June 4, 1941to the late Hugh Edward and Ruth McAbee Bryant. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ed retired from INA Bearing after 47 years of service. He was...
Jane Elizabeth Craddock Flandry
Jul 23, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Jane Elizabeth Craddock Flandry, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2019 in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a long illness. Jane was born in Anderson, SC on September 17, 1949 to the late George and Mary Sue Craddock. One of four sisters, she and the family moved several times during her childhood...
Ceress Jane Ramsey
Jul 22, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Ceress Jane Ramsey, 57, wife of the late Jeffrey Paul “Jeff” Ramsey, died Monday, July 22, 2019. Born March 14, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Sanford H. and Ceress Hyland Newell. Janie appreciated the beauty found in music, art, the beach, mountains, and all things in between, including the Dallas Cowboys. She...
Robert Wilburn Wise
Jul 18, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Robert Wilburn “Bob” Wise, died peacefully in his sleep during his brief stay at White Oak Estates on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born October 30, 1923 to Pauline and Robert F. Wise in Greensboro, Alabama, Bob graduated from Savannah High School. He then attended N. Georgia College in 1941, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and later attended Pre...
Roy Wheaton Cole, III
Jul 17, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Reverend Roy W. Cole III was born July 9, 1939 and died on July 17, 2019. Like his father, Roy was a graduate of West Point Academy and proudly served in the Infantry and was a Ranger. During his two tours in Vietnam, he became a highly decorated soldier who gave his best for his country. During his...
Merle Dean Strickland
Jul 14, 2019
Welford, SC- Merle Dean Strickland, 67, wife of William Curtis Strickland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home. Born September 7, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Merle was a daughter of the late James Henry and Roberta Madgeline Thrift Garrett. She worked as a dental hygienist for many years and retired from the SC DMV as a license...
John Dewey McElrath, Sr.
Jul 13, 2019
John Dewey McElrath, Sr. Spartanburg – John Dewey McElrath, Sr. (JD), 96, died July 13, 2019 at the home of his daughter. Born December 5, 1922, he was the son of the late John Calvin and Gertrude McAbee McElrath, husband of Thelma Coker McElrath for 77 years and the last surviving member of his immediate family. JD was predeceased by...
Carolyn Tabor Kimbrell
Jul 9, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Carolyn Tabor Kimbrell, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 peacefully at the home of her daughter. Born December 21, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington, she was a daughter of the late Grover Douglas “Bud” Tabor, Jr. and Ruth Carolyn Bradley Tillotson. Carolyn retired as a Sergeant from Phillip Fibers/American Security of Greenville, SC. In addition to...
Beverly Roberts Thomason
Jul 8, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- On Monday, July 8, 2019, Beverly Ann Roberts Thomason passed away at the age of 79. Beverly was born on December 7, 1939 in Columbus, GA to Warren A. Roberts, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Miller Roberts. She spent her early years in Atlantic Beach, FL, moving to Spartanburg, SC where she graduated from Spartanburg High School. She attended...
Gary Franklin Cooper
Jul 5, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Gary Franklin Cooper, 84, husband of Susie Earnhardt Cooper, died Friday, July 5, 2019. Born January 6, 1935 in Salisbury, NC, he was a son of the late Leo Matthew and Lillian Wagoner Cooper. Gary was educated in the Salisbury City Schools and graduated from Boyden High School in 1953, where he was active in all sports. He...
Kongma Sodaphone
Jul 1, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Kongma Sodaphone, 75, husband of Pheuane Senimanora, died Monday, July 1, 2019. Services will be held Saturday, July 6th, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home.
Roberta Rodkey Mileski
Jun 30, 2019
Roberta Rodkey Mileski Spartanburg – Roberta Micheline Rodkey Mileski, 67, wife of John G. Mileski, died Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born on March 13, 1952 to the late Robert M. and Rose Mae Intorre Rodkey. Roberta’s spiritual gift was hospitality. She was a good and faithful servant of the Lord and an active member of St. John’s Lutheran...
Patsy Ann Blanchard
Jun 25, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Patsy Ann Arnold Blanchard, 79, wife of William Thomas Blanchard, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born February 3, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Pat was the daughter of the late Leroy Arnold, Sr. and Susie Bell Simmons Arnold. She was a member of Switzer Church of God. In addition to her husband...
Charles Allen Smith, Jr.
Jun 25, 2019
Charles Allen Smith, Jr. Spartanburg – Charles Allen Smith, Jr., 74, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 4:00PM on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at 4:00PM at Heritage Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com Dunbar Funeral Home& Crematory
Dean Pettit
Jun 22, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Earl Dean Pettit, 83, husband of Judy Mahaffey Pettit, died Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born October 8, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, Dean was a son of the late Earl Dean and Edna George Pettit. Dean was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and honorably served his country in the US Navy Reserve. After many years, he retired from...
Jimmy Harold Wood, Jr.
Jun 21, 2019
Jimmy H. Wood Roebuck, SC- Jimmy Harold Wood, Jr., 52, husband of Lisa Harmon Wood, died Friday, June 21, 2019. Born August 24, 1966 in Spartanburg, SC, Jimmy was the son of Betty Hannon Wood and the late Jimmy Harold Wood, Sr. Jimmy was a graduate of Dorman High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and loved animals....
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