Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Elizabeth Ruth Hughes

Elizabeth Ruth Hughes

Oct 15, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Ruth Hughes, 67, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. Born May 10, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Beth was a daughter of the late George T. Hughes, Jr. and Doris Gideon Hughes. She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1970. Beth was of the Christian faith. She is survived by her sister,...

Joyce Robertson Caldwell

Joyce Robertson Caldwell

Oct 14, 2019

Joyce Robertson Caldwell Spartanburg - Joyce R. Caldwell, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019.  Mrs. Caldwell was the daughter of the late Lewis and Evelyn Robertson. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Donald O Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell was retired from Lockwood Greene Engineers after 30 years. She was a lifelong member of Nazareth Presbyterian Church,...

Dorothy Howell Fuller

Dorothy Howell Fuller

Oct 13, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Dorothy Howell Fuller, 88, wife of 60 years to the late Thomas Ray Fuller, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born September 15, 1931 in Laverne, OK, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ollie Thomson Howell. Dorothy and Tom were married in Oklahoma in 1954 while he was employed with Phillips Petroleum. His career...

Solomon "Pete" O'Steen

Solomon "Pete" O'Steen

Oct 8, 2019

Pacolet – Solomon “Pete” O’Steen, 91, husband of the late Nina Belle Hudgins O’Steen, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born on October 27, 1927 to the late Edward and Era Wilkins O’Steen. Pete honorably served his country in the US Navy. He was a member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge 228, Trough Shoals, and Hejaz...

Newton Earley

Newton Earley

Oct 7, 2019

Moore, SC- Newton Earley, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. Born September 9, 1949 in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Mack and Ruby Earley. Newton was a welding supervisor with Boiler Tube Company of America and retired with over 45 years of service. A beloved husband, parent, and grandparent, Newton...

Roger Dean Crow

Roger Dean Crow

Oct 4, 2019

Roger Dean Crow Cross Hill, SC – Roger Dean Crow, 65, husband of Julia Smith Kelly Crow, died Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born on February 18, 1954 to the late Dillard Hicks and Nellie Scruggs Crow. Roger, was a husband, father, and papaman, a Chesnee High School graduate, worked for Turner Freight and retired from Belue Trucking after...

Christopher Jacob Hodge, Jr.

Christopher Jacob Hodge, Jr.

Sep 29, 2019

Christopher Jacob “CJ” Hodge, Jr. was born sleeping on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in the company of loved ones. CJ was born to his mother, Caitlin Anderson; and father, Christopher Jacob Hodge, Sr. Although born an angel, he was surrounded by love and knew nothing less. CJ will be forever remembered and loved by his parents, Caitlin and Christopher; maternal...

Donald Arthur Wade

Donald Arthur Wade

Sep 26, 2019

Moore, SC- Donald Arthur Wade, 89 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26th 2019 surrounded by his family. Born on July 16, 1930, he was the son of the late William Thomas & Joan Cecila Wade. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine Wade. In addition to his wife, their combined children; Donna Winsell of New...

Joan E. "Jody" Vermont

Joan E. "Jody" Vermont

Sep 22, 2019

Joan E. “Jody” Vermont Boiling Springs - Joan Elizabeth “Jody” Vermont—left this Earth Sunday, September 22, 2019, from one of her happy places—Croft State Park—while pursuing one of her passions—on the back of her horse.  We who now are diminished, knew her as a true friend, advocate, substitute mother, aunt, Godmother, supporter and lover.  Her joy for life was not...

Marshall Prince Washburn

Marshall Prince Washburn

Sep 14, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Marshall Prince Washburn, 68, husband of Rebecca Marsh Washburn, died Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born September 13, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, AL, Marshall was a son of the late William Crane and Elizabeth Lancaster Washburn. Raised in Lexington, VA, he attended Episcopal High School, graduated from Washington and Lee University, and received his MBA from USC. Marshall retired as...

Macaria "Carrie" Vinluan Bandigas

Macaria "Carrie" Vinluan Bandigas

Sep 7, 2019

Boiling Springs, SC- Macaria “Carrie” Vinluan Bandigas, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with lung cancer. Carrie was born on April 8, 1951 in Canan, Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines. She graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Carrie was a...

Eddie Howard Smith

Eddie Howard Smith

Sep 4, 2019

Roebuck, SC- Eddie Howard Smith, 67, died September 4, 2019. Born December 18, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Eddie was a son of the late Albert Edward Smith, Jr. and Carolyn Greene Smith. He was a graduate of Dorman High School and retired from CSX Transportation Company as a Railroad Conductor. Eddie is survived by his daughters, Michelle Smith and Dana...

Nell Chumley Wilber

Nell Chumley Wilber

Sep 3, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Nell McHugh Chumley Wilber, 103, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born May 4, 1916 in Greer, SC, Nell was a daughter of the late Thomas Weston and Maude Smith McHugh. She was a talented seamstress, employed with Belk, and an avid gardener. Nell was a member of River Hills Baptist Church. Nell was the last surviving member of...

Roy Calvin Irby II

Roy Calvin Irby II

Sep 3, 2019

Roy Calvin Irby II Spartanburg – Roy Calvin Irby II, 58, passed Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Roy Calvin Irby II was born on June 13, 1961, to the late Roy and Sue Irby. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Southern Wesleyan College (BS), and Webster University (MBA). Roy was employed at Waco Corporation.  He loved fishing, golfing, and...

Glen Perkins, Sr.

Glen Perkins, Sr.

Aug 26, 2019

Glen Calvert Perkins, Sr. Pauline - Glen Calvert Perkins, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at Noon in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/pzrw5m-perkins-family or Glen Perkins Funeral...

Myra Dean Sosbee

Myra Dean Sosbee

Aug 24, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Myra Dean Wright Sosbee, 85, died Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born November 20, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Forest Lee Wright and Genevieve Crowder Wright Ellison. She was a receptionist with Spartanburg General and Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Myra is survived by her son, Brent Sosbee and his wife, Paula, of Spartanburg,...

Brenda Mason Littlejohn

Brenda Mason Littlejohn

Aug 24, 2019

Brenda Mason Littlejohn Roebuck – Brenda Mason Littlejohn, 72, wife of Darva L. Littlejohn, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Brenda was born on October 11, 1946 to the late Gilford and Lois Lancaster Mason. In addition to her husband of 55 years, she is survived by her son, Darvie Littlejohn (Christy) of Gaffney; daughter, Darla Justice (Ricky) of Roebuck;...

Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr.

Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr.

Aug 20, 2019

Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr. Roebuck – Ned Reynolds Wilder, Sr., 91, husband of Sara Elizabeth Waters Wilder, gained his heavenly wings Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Ned was born on July 23, 1928, to the late Carl Thomas and Goldie Reynolds Wilder. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ned loved cutting his grass and was active in Southern Gospel...

Dr. Jack McQueen Graham

Dr. Jack McQueen Graham

Aug 20, 2019

Spartanburg, SC- Dr. Jack McQueen Graham, 90, husband of Peggy King Graham, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born in Whiteville, NC, “Papa” attended college at the Citadel, then medical school at MUSC.  He joined the US Air Force and was awarded a Berry Plan, which allowed him to defer his military obligation until after his residency.  He completed his residency...

Ellen Smith Houchins

Ellen Smith Houchins

Aug 13, 2019

Wellford, SC- Ellen Frances Smith Houchins, 83, wife of Clayton Leon Houchins, Sr., passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born August 1, 1936 in Lester, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late George Clayton and Juanita Mae Shumate Smith. Ellen was employed with Raleigh County schools in West Virginia, teaching children to read...