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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Harriet Byrd Hogle

Harriet Byrd Hogle

Sep 12, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Harriet June Byrd Hogle, 73, wife of the late Robert “Duke” Hogle, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born June 14, 1945 in Alton, IL, Harriet was a daughter of the late Arlie R. and Mary Metcalf Byrd. She is survived by her sons, Rob Hogle of Granite City, IL and Chris Hogle (Christina) of...

Johnnie Robert Horsley

Johnnie Robert Horsley

Sep 10, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Johnnie Robert Horsley, 69, died Monday, September 10, 2018. Born July 21, 1949 in Aberdeen, MD, Johnnie was a son of the late William C. Horsley and Anna Stadler Sambs. He honorably served his country and retired from the US Army. Johnnie was a selfless man, who loved children, and was an avid collector of comic books. Johnnie...

Erin Nelson Sacra

Erin Nelson Sacra

Sep 9, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Erin Elizabeth Nelson Sacra, 36, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, after six long years of fighting her battle against primary brain cancer. Born December 15, 1981, she was the daughter of Pamela Robinson Michaels, her mother, and Dan Nelson, her biological father. Erin graduated with honors from Boiling Springs High School in 2000 and Suma Cum Laude from...

Dorothy Jefferies Hutto

Dorothy Jefferies Hutto

Sep 8, 2018

Dorothy Jefferies Hutto Spartanburg – Dorothy Allene Jefferies Hutto, 81, wife of the late D.M. Hutto, Jr., died Saturday September 8, 2018. She was born on December 25, 1936 to the late J. Eb and Allene Garner Jefferies. Dot was a 1958 graduate of Limestone College and after a 30-year teaching career, retired from Inman Elementary School. Affectionately called Nana...

John Grier Hudson, Jr.

John Grier Hudson, Jr.

Sep 7, 2018

Clinton, SC- John Grier Hudson, Jr. passed away in the early hours of the morning on September 7, 2018.  He was born in 1929 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and spent his final two days at the Hospice House of Laurens County.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grier Hudson, Sr.; first wife, Nancy Watts...

James Andrew Jolly

James Andrew Jolly

Sep 4, 2018

Spartanburg – James Andrew Jolly, 41, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife Tabatha Blanchard; parents, James and Paula Jolly; sisters, Amy Jolly, Amanda Jolly; nieces, Chastan, Bella and Hope.  He was the grandson of Pat Zimmerman and the late John Zimmerman, and the late Mike and Peggy Jolly.  He is also survived by uncles; Robin,...

Sandra Walker Johnson

Sandra Walker Johnson

Sep 2, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Sandra Walker Foutz Johnson, 77, formerly of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 peacefully with her loved ones.  Born July 1, 1941 in Center, Texas, Sandra was a daughter of the late Wiley Ford and Erycle Jarry Walker.  She is survived by her loving husband, William F. (Bill) Johnson; three children, David L. Foutz, Jr., Mark...

Vickie D. Millwood

Vickie D. Millwood

Sep 2, 2018

Vickie D. Millwood Spartanburg Vickie Meadows Millwood, age 70, wife of Dean Millwood of 52 years, died at home on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Vickie was born on January 31, 1948, the daughter of Paul and Annie Bell Quinn Meadows.  She was a member of Southport Church.  Vickie was a previous member of Arkwright Baptist Church.  She was a loving...

Patricia Gail Smith Smith

Patricia Gail Smith Smith

Sep 2, 2018

Moore, SC- Patricia Gail Smith Smith, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at her home. Born October 19, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edna and Troy Richard Smith. Patricia was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 9539 and Past Vice President of the Spartanburg County Federation of Republican Women. Pat is...

Edna Lee Thomas

Edna Lee Thomas

Aug 30, 2018

Edna L. Thomas Spartanburg  Edna Lee Thomas, 85, wife of Dean Thomas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Edna was born on June 2, 1933, a daughter of Charlie and Maude Taylor Lee. She retired from Spartanburg School District 6 as a Food Service Manager.  Edna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Carla Hatchette Varner

Carla Hatchette Varner

Aug 30, 2018

Carla H. Varner Spartanburg – Carla Hatchette Varner, 34, wife of the Jason Varner, died Thursday, August 30, 2018. Carla was born on August 28, 1984 to David D. Hatchette and the late Louise Gibbs Hatchette. A lifelong resident of Spartanburg, she was a Broome High School graduate, class of 2002, Spartanburg Community College Graduate, class of 2006, and a...

Keith "Abby" Abernathy

Keith "Abby" Abernathy

Aug 29, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Keith Abernathy, 64, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born June 12, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Keith was the son of the late J. C. and Hilda Pettit Abernathy. He was an employee of Colonial Oil and Lubricant Services. Keith is survived by his son, Brian Keith Abernathy (Martha); his daughter, Keisha Abernathy; his step daughters, Danielle and Nicole...

Gilbert Edward Parker

Gilbert Edward Parker

Aug 28, 2018

Gilbert Edward Parker Spartanburg – Gilbert Edward Parker, 82, husband of Nita Arnold Parker, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He was born on April 17, 1936, to the late William Freeman and Dorothy Bradham Parker.  He was a graduate of Edmunds High School in Sumter and graduated from Clemson University in 1961. Gilbert served the Spartanburg community in architecture for...

Mark Steven Henley

Mark Steven Henley

Aug 16, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Mark Steven Henley, 64, a Vietnam veteran, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born January 14, 1954 in Concord, NC, he was the son of Joanna Overcash Henley Billingsley and the late William James Henley. In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by his sister, Charlotte Henley Babb and her daughter, Rachel White; additional...

Michael Dewayne Burnett

Michael Dewayne Burnett

Aug 9, 2018

                                                                        Michael D. Burnett Roebuck - Michael Dewayne Burnett, age 54, of Roebuck, SC passed away August 9, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional. Michael was born January 29, 1964 in Spartanburg, SC.  He was the son of Billy Burnett of Inman, SC and the late Gerri Bordenkircher of Mayo, SC. Michael is survived by his wife, Melanie Going Burnett of the home;...

Richard Douglas Avakian

Richard Douglas Avakian

Aug 8, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Richard Douglas Avakian, 76, husband of Mary L. Smith Avakian, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Born March 27, 1942 in Arlington, MA, he was a son of the late Ara and Marguirite C. Avakian. Richard received his Doctorate from Harvard and was an exceptional musician. He wrote music, traveled Europe playing the classical piano, and was a photographer...

Kenneth Floyd Fuller, Sr.

Kenneth Floyd Fuller, Sr.

Aug 4, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Kenneth Floyd Fuller, Sr., 76, died on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Born August 15, 1941 in Buffalo, SC, he was a son of the late Charles Wright and Miranda Cagle Fuller. Kenneth was a rancher at Harrison Farms and retired from Siemens Electrical after 40 years of service. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Fuller, Jr. of...

Kimberly Burnette "Kim" Craig

Kimberly Burnette "Kim" Craig

Jul 30, 2018

Spartanburg, SC – Kimberly Burnette Craig, 56, died after a brief illness on Monday, July 30, 2018. Born April 3, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Kim was the daughter of Ronald D. and Susan Turner Burnette. She attended Spartanburg High School, class of 1980, where she lettered in softball and volleyball. Kim was a graduate of College of Charleston and went...

Richard W. "Ricky" McPherson

Richard W. "Ricky" McPherson

Jul 26, 2018

Richard W. “Ricky” McPherson Chesnee, SC- Richard Wendall McPherson, 59, husband of the late Christine Todd McPherson, died Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born February 26, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC, Ricky was a son of the late Charles William and Cornelia Rhodes McPherson. He was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 1977. Ricky participated in the S.C. Golden Gloves...

David R Ivey

David R Ivey

Jul 21, 2018

Moore, SC- Dr. David R. Ivey, DC, 64, husband of Shyrl Pace Ivey, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Born May 4, 1954 in Greenville, SC, David was a son of David H. Ivey and the late Catherine Gregory Ivey. He was a graduate of Pacolet High School and Sherman Chiropractic College, earning his Doctor of...

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