Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Elizabeth Fishburne Irwin
Jan 9, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Madeleine Elizabeth “Betty” Fishburne Irwin, 94, wife of the late Samuel Page Irwin, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at White Oak Estates. Born August 19, 1924 in Savanna, GA she was a daughter of the late William Paul Spigener, II and Rachel Colby Goodno Spigener. She was the adopted daughter of the late Dr. Skottowe Bellinger Fishburne and...
Dolores Ivy Knie
Jan 8, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Dolores Ivy Knie, 99, passed away on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019, and has departed this world to meet her Lord and Savior. Dolores Ivy Gissenas Knie (Dee) was born in Pound, Wisconsin on March 1 , 1919, to Augusta C. and Lloyd H. Gissenas. She is predeceased by her parents and sister, June Gissenas LeHoven. She was married...
Thomas Michael DeLise
Jan 8, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Michael DeLise, 50, husband of Jackie McNamara DeLise, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Born March 9, 1968 in Berwin, IL, he was the son of Mike DeLise and the late Nancy Lopez DeLise. Tom received his Bachelor’s degree in art from Nothern Illinois and his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from DeVry University. He received...
Catherine Wundeler Devenney
Jan 3, 2019
Spartanburg, SC- Catherine Devenney, 51, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019. She is survived by her parents, William and Jeanette Wunderler; and her daughters, Donna Devenney and Melissa Dunbar (Steven). She is also survived by her sister, Mary Wagher (Chris); and brother, Michael Wundeler. She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother,...
Harold Loyd Osteen
Jan 1, 2019
Spartanburg – Harold Loyd Osteen, 88, husband of the late Lula Mae Eubanks Osteen, Passed Away January 1, 2019. Harold was born on April 2, 1930 to the late William Edward and Era Wilkins Osteen. He faithfully served in the US Army, and retired from Spartanburg Steel. Harold is survived by three daughters, Brenda Jones of Gainesville, GA, Renee Wilkins...
John Charles Wallington
Dec 30, 2018
JOHN CHARLES WALLINGTON Spartanburg - Charles Wallington joyously entered God’s Heaven on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 91. A native of St. Louis, MO, he spent his adult life in the Upstate where he co-founded Christian Supply in 1953. Charles was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School...
Harold Lewis Harmon
Dec 29, 2018
Harold Lewis Harmon Spartanburg – Harold Lewis Harmon, 73, husband of Rosalind A. Harmon, died Saturday, December 29, 2018. Harold was born on February 26, 1945, to the late Cleatus Alvin and Annie Messer Harmon. Born and raised in Pacolet, Harold was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1963. He served a church building mission from 1964 to...
Vivian Janell Giddings
Dec 27, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Vivian Janell Caldwell Giddings, 89, wife of the late Jack Giddings, died Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born January 9, 1929 in Woodruff, SC, Janell was a daughter of the late Houston and Ruth Caldwell. She was a member of the Greater Spartanburg Republican Women, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and volunteered for many years with the Carolina Pregnancy Center. Janell...
Robert Smith
Dec 26, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Robert (Bob) Franklin Smith, 85, husband of Arlene H. Smith, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Rose Crest Lutheran Homes Born March 4, 1933 in New Brunswick, NJ, Robert was the son of the late Henry Ferdinand and Matilda Emma Petty Smith. He was a graduate of Elizabethtown College (’58), Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (’61), and Montclair State...
Shane Eugene Garrett
Dec 24, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Shane Eugene Garrett, 37, died Monday, December 24, 2018. Born March 30, 1981 in Greenville, SC, Shane was the son of William Eugene “Gene” and Miriam Denise Pearson Garrett. He graduated Dorman High School in 1999 and was well-liked by everyone. In meeting Shane, you became instant friends because he judged no one and loved all. His personality...
Donald Edward Harling
Dec 23, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Donald Edward Harling, 55, died Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born April 24, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC, Donald was a son of the late James Ray Harling, Sr. and Carolyn Cooley Philbee. He is survived by his brother, Ray Harling (Karen) of Boiling Springs, SC; his sister, Nancy Bockstiegel (Randy) of Boiling Springs, SC; his lifelong friend, Susie Floyd;...
Carolyn Harrison McKenzie
Dec 22, 2018
Moore, SC- Carolyn Harrison McKenzie, 90, wife of the late Neely H. McKenzie, died Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born October 19, 1928 in Greer, SC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late E. G. and Carrie Gosnell Harrison. She retired from Belk Hudson and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Carolyn is survived by her son, Rhett McKenzie...
William Terence Joyce
Dec 19, 2018
Maj. William Terence Joyce Spartanburg - Maj. William Terence Joyce, 79, died after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Terry was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Ruth Joyce in 1939. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and then went on to join the...
Ruby Splawn Gowan
Dec 16, 2018
Campobello, SC- Ruby Lee Faye Splawn Gowan, 84, wife of James Edgar Gowan, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her home. Born September 15, 1934 in Union, SC, Ruby was a daughter of the late Willard Pasco and Mammie Louise Brown Splawn. She was of the Baptist faith, and loved to sing and take pictures. In addition to her husband,...
Darrell Scott Lowe
Dec 13, 2018
Darrell Scott Lowe Pacolet – Darrell Scott Lowe, 55, husband of Betty Stafford Lowe, entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Darrell was born in Spartanburg on November 24, 1963, to the late Glyn Lowe and Martha Weeks Taylor (Dewitt). He attended Boiling Springs High School. Darrell enlisted and was honorably discharged from the US Army. He was a...
Charles Raymond Davis
Dec 12, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Charles Raymond “Ray” Davis, 70, husband of Mary Boulton Davis, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. Born October 19, 1948 in Forest City, NC, Ray was a son of the late Charles G. and Carolyn Nanney Davis. He attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Ray honorably served his country for 22 years on active...
Doris E. Martz Wallis
Dec 11, 2018
Doris E. Martz Wallis Spartanburg, SC- Doris Elizabeth Martz Wallis, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Born October 3, 1931 in Huntsville, AL, Doris was a daughter of the late Clyde J. and Annie L. Ray Martz. She was a graduate of Huntsville High School and studied art and design at Auburn University. Doris married Jack J. Wallis...
Sue Tapp Sanders
Dec 4, 2018
Roebuck – Sue Elizabeth Tapp Sanders, 85, wife of Henry Manuel Sanders, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Sue was born on November 18, 1933 in Inman, SC to the late James Sexton and Edna White Tapp. She retired from Roebuck Buildings and was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church where she served as financial secretary for over 40 years. In...
Marilyn Mateer Beebe Sherrill
Dec 3, 2018
Born on September 4, 1931 in Anderson, SC and reared in Greensboro, NC, Marilyn was the eldest of three children born to Edward Michael Mateer and Mary Jolly Mateer. She died peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Greenville, SC. Marilyn attended Greensboro High School, class of 1949, and graduated from Converse College with a degree in English in 1953....
Michelle Cash Ellis
Dec 2, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Michelle Cash Ellis, 57, died Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born November 20, 1961, Michelle attended Boiling Springs and Dorman High School. She was employed with MAC Molding, Piedmont Internal Medicine, and Life Line Screening. Michelle enjoyed going to flea markets and was an avid Gamecock fan. Michelle is survived by her sons, Jesse and Dillon Cash; her boyfriend,...
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