Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Rometta Mooneyham "Robbie" Waldrop
Jan 20, 2020
Roebuck, SC- Rometta Lee Mooneyham Waldrop, 75, wife of Calvin Leroy Waldrop, died Monday, January 20, 2020. Born November 7, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, Robbie was a daughter of the late Cleo Eugene and Audrey Louise Davis Mooneyham. She retired after many years in the automotive industry and worked for 10 years at the Waffle House in Hillcrest. Robbie was...
Mary Frances Rogers
Jan 16, 2020
Boiling Springs, SC- Mary Frances Foster Rogers, 91, wife of the late Ligon Augustus Rogers, died Thursday, January 16, 2020. Born October 18, 1928 in Tryon, NC, Mary was a daughter of the late William Walker and Marzie Wallace Foster. She was a longtime member of Beaumont Baptist Church for 65 years. Mary is survived by her son, Charles William...
Jenis James Grindstaff, Jr.
Jan 13, 2020
Inman – Jenis James Grindstaff, Jr., 84, husband of the late Mary Ann Donges Grindstaff, died Monday, January 13, 2020. Jim was born on May 4, 1935 to the late Jenis James Grindstaff, Sr. and Emma Daris Grindstaff. He faithfully served in the US Navy. Jim is survived by two sons, Jim Grindstaff (Sondra) of Cincinnati OH, Craig Grindstaff (Pam)...
Annie Lee Babb Orr
Jan 11, 2020
Annie Lee Babb Orr Moore - Annie Lee Orr of Spartanburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 11, 2020 at the SpartanburgRegional Hospital. She was born in Laurens County, SC to the late Stewart Chapman Babb and Ruby Nelson Babb.She and her late husband of 64 years, Buford Blakey “Bill” Orr, dedicated their lives to aviation and the...
Erwin Joseph Emkjer
Jan 11, 2020
Moore, SC- Erwin Joseph Emkjer, 88, husband of Diana Pereira Emkjer, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born December 12, 1931 in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Ernest Christian and Elly Bruun Emkjer. No services will be announced.
Eddie Williber McBride, Sr.
Jan 9, 2020
Eddie Williber McBride, Sr. Roebuck – Eddie Williber McBride, Sr., 91, husband of Juanita Burrell McBride, died Thursday, January 9, 2020. Eddie was born on September 12, 1928, to the late Leroy Jefferson McBride, Sr and Annie Sandifer McBride. He faithfully served his country in the US Army. Eddie was a past board member for both the SC Forestry Commission...
Michael Edwin Foster
Jan 6, 2020
Spartanburg, SC- Michael Edwin Foster, 72, husband of Yvonne Chapman Foster, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. Born December 2, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, Michael was a son of the late Alfred and Emma Chiles Foster. He was formerly employed with Mayfair Mills, and retired from SCDOT after many years of service. In addition to his wife, Yvonne, Michael is...
Earl Maurice Collier
Jan 5, 2020
Arrangements entrusted to The J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory.
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...