Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Melvyn Henry Montjoy
Nov 12, 2024
Melvyn Henry Montjoy, 85, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born on November 30, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC to the late William Henry Montjoy and Willie Mae Moore Montjoy.
After graduating from Spartan High, Melvyn attended Coyne Electrical College in Chicago, where he earned his associates degree. He found peace on the water; he loved...
W. Hisel Witt
Nov 11, 2024
W. Hisel Witt, 89, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born in Garrard County, KY on February 11, 1935 to the late Cecil and Oneva Malear Witt.
After serving in the United States Army, Hisel joined the United States Navy Reserves and continued his dedicated service to his country for 28 years. He began his...
Ashley Elizabeth Jolley
Nov 8, 2024
Ashley Elizabeth Jolley, 40, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 21, 1984 to Grace Elizabeth Jolley and the late Charles Dean Jolley.
A graduate of Dorman High School, Ashley was a beloved soul who brightened every life she touched. Known for her kindness and warmth, Ashley never met a...
Calvin Joseph Fogle
Nov 8, 2024
Calvin Joseph “Joey” Fogle, 67, beloved husband of Kim Willis Fogle, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2024, in Charleston, SC, where he had made his home in recent years. A native of Spartanburg, Joey was the beloved son of Joe C. and Joanne Jordan Fogle, whom he loved and cherished deeply.
Joey attended Spartanburg High School and later pursued further...
Roy David Marrs
Nov 5, 2024
Roy David Marrs, 87, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Charleston, WV on December 12, 1936 to the late Roy Clarence Marrs and Helen Byers Marrs.
During college, Roy got a job with Boeing in Wichita, KS and began his career in aerospace engineering. He transferred to the Boeing Space Program in New...
Terise Franklin DuRivage
Nov 4, 2024
On Monday November 4, 2024, Terise Diane DuRivage went home to her Father in heaven after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband Don, her sister Joy, and two brothers, Mark and John. Her animal interpretive and training skills, especially with horses, shaped her life and are her legacy. Her last hours are a reminder of God’s grace...
Linwood J. Harris
Nov 2, 2024
Linwood J. Harris of Moore, SC quietly passed away at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on November 2, 2024. He was born September 27, 1944 to the late Elzie and Myrtie Harris.
A 1970 graduate of North Carolina State University School of Textiles, Linwood enjoyed a career in both the development of knitting technology and later, the Japanese trading company industries. He...
John David Wyatt
Nov 1, 2024
John David Wyatt, was born August 10, 1937 to Arthur Garrison Wyatt and Marie Crowder Wyatt, in Spartanburg, SC. He passed peacefully on November 1, 2024.
John was 87 years old and a proud US Army veteran. He was recently inducted into the Spartanburg County VA's "Hall of Heroes" for exceptional and honorable service in the Armed Forces. John was a...
Robert Blane Gilbert
Oct 30, 2024
Robert Blane Gilbert, 67, of Spartanburg passed away on October 30, 2024. Blane was born on November 7th, 1956, to the late Robert F. Gilbert and Barbara N. Gilbert of “Gilbert and Sons Shoe company.”
After graduating from Dorman High School, Blane joined the United States Army. When he returned back home from the Army, he joined the family business and...
Harold Martin Gowan
Oct 27, 2024
Harold Martin Gowan, 87, married to Jo Ann Gwinn Gowan for almost 70 years, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1937, to the late Virginia Bulman and James Martin Gowan. He is also pre-deceased by his sister Ruth Gowan Guest.
Harold was a proud graduate of Roebuck High School, a Navy Veteran, and a...
Christina Marie Hinton
Oct 26, 2024
Christina Howard Hinton, 44, beloved wife of James William Hinton, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born on December 3, 1979, in Wray, Colorado, Christina was a devoted mother, wife, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone around her.
Christina was passionate about reading and enjoyed cross-stitching in her free time. She loved spending time in...
Linda Diane Garrett
Oct 25, 2024
Linda Diane Shrapshire Garrett, 67, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born on July 20, 1957, to the late Mary Cartee and Joe Shropshire, Linda brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.
She attended Dorman High School and dedicated her life to serving others, starting her career in hospitality at the Pioneer Fish Camp, where she...
Diomedes Torres
Oct 25, 2024
Diomedes Torres, aged 82, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, S.C. Born on August 16, 1942, Diomedes was known for his hardworking, loyal, strong character, and his deep commitment as a family man. He was a loving figure to all who knew him.Diomedes leaves behind a loving family, survived by his daughters Daisy (Ramon) Oquendo and Belinda (Edwin...
Arthur McMurray Erwin
Oct 24, 2024
Arthur McMurray Erwin, Jr., “Mac,” died peacefully in his sleep on October 24, 2024. Mac was the son of the late Arthur McMurray Erwin and Wilma Maddox Erwin. He was also predeceased by his brother, John Kenneth Erwin, and, just recently, his love and partner Kitt Harley Papadea. Mac was known as “Mac Daddy” by his grandchildren: Evan Roughton, William...
Barry Edward Nigh
Oct 24, 2024
Barry Edward Nigh, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born in Shidler, OK on June 30, 1938 to the late Eula Doris (Spencer) and Frank E. Nigh.
Growing up in Coffeyville, KS, Barry was a member of First Christian Church. He graduated from Field McKinley High School and Pittsburg State University, where he was...
Donald Raymond Reckers
Oct 22, 2024
Donald Raymond Reckers, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born in Covington, KY, on February 9, 1942, to the late Mary Frances and Charles Raymond Reckers.
After graduating from Holy Cross Catholic School in Covington, Don enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam War...
Johnnie Margaret Carson
Oct 21, 2024
Johnnie Margaret Carson, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on October 21, 2024. She was born on November 26, 1937 in Canton, Georgia. Johnnie was known for her vibrant personality, marked by a profound love for her family and friends, a generous spirit of helping others, and a delightful sense of humor that brought joy to those around her.
She is...
Nancy Bates Dowling
Oct 20, 2024
Nancy Bates Dowling, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born in DeKalb, IL on March 7 ,1938 to the late Clarice Hall and Ralph John Bates.
After attending and graduating from Mt. St. Clare Academy and Illinois State University, Nancy earned her master’s in education from the University of South Carolina. For over 25...
Michael Nelson Wilkin
Oct 18, 2024
Michael Nelson Wilkin of Pauline, SC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 19, 1972 to Karen and Tom Wilkin.
Mike moved to Toledo, OH as a child, and then to Spartanburg, SC as a teenager. He joined the United States Army after high school and served...
Carol Ann Hughey Rosenberg
Oct 18, 2024
Carol Ann Hughey Rosenberg, daughter of Dr. Doris Hughey and the late Carl Hughey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved daughter and devoted husband. After a long and difficult battle with chronic illness, she is now at rest, free from pain, and reunited with her Daddy.
A graduate of Dorman High School and Cecil’s Business College, Carol Ann had a...
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