Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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,...
Thelma Wardell Pugh
Nov 29, 2018
Thelma Wardell Pugh Roebuck – Thelma Wardell Pugh, 73, wife of the late Sherrill David Pugh, died Thursday, November 29, 2018. Thelma was born on July 3, 1945 to the late John W. and Mary Benson Wardell. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Cowpens, SC. Thelma is survived by her son, Michael Pugh and his wife Diane...
Marie Edmonds Lawson Keisler
Nov 29, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Marie Edmonds Lawson Keisler, 90, wife of the late Fred Keisler, died Thursday, November 29, 2018. Born January 4, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Marie was the daughter of the late Willard and Roxy Messer Edmonds. She was a longtime member of Putnam Baptist Church in Buffalo, SC. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Lawson (Patsy) of Spartanburg,...
James Michael McLain
Nov 29, 2018
James "Jimmy" McLain, 65 of Spartanburg SC passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Arthur M. McLain, Jr and Opal Jo Hadden McLain. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Frances Hadden McLain; and son, JJ Hammock. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived...
Eva Patterson Lowe
Nov 26, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Eva Patterson Lowe, 99, wife of the late Wesley E. Lowe, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born July 5, 1919 in Campobello, SC, Eva was the daughter of the late William and Ollie Kirby Patterson. She was a Charter member of St. James United Methodist Church. Eva is survived by her sons,...
Velvet Ann Anderson
Nov 23, 2018
Gaffney, SC- Velvet Ann Anderson, 56, wife of Charlie Sparks, died suddenly on Friday, November 23, 2018. Born December 20, 1961 in Spartanburg, SC, Velvet was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Sylvia Moss Anderson. She was a lover of the outdoors and could be found in her garden, tending her horses, or enjoying the company of her...
David Neil McDowell
Nov 22, 2018
Whitestone, SC- David Neil McDowell, 79, died Thursday, November 22, 2018.Born September 30, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, David was a son of the late Ralph Edward McDowell and Norma Jiuiden McDowell.Funeral arrangements will be made in Orange, Virginia.
Evelyn Morrell Brock
Nov 22, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Evelyn Morrell Brock, 86, wife of the late Earl “Bud” Brock, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Born August 15, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Jessie James and Violet Johnson Morrell. She was formerly employed with Spartan Mills for 25 years and then worked alongside her...
Giles Floyd Lewis
Nov 19, 2018
Spartanburg, SC – The Reverend Giles Floyd, Lewis, Jr., 91, died at his home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Born September 22, 1927 in Orlando, Florida, he was the son of Giles Floyd Lewis and Florence Baldwin Lewis. Giles graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in 1945. Following graduation from Clemson University in 1949 he worked for Judson Mills in Greenville. ...
Judith Bobo Hughes
Nov 17, 2018
West Columbia, SC- Judith Bobo Hughes, 73, widow of Ronald Keith Hughes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17. Born March 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Rachel Bobo. Judy graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1963, and earned her teaching degree attending Limestone and Spartanburg Methodist Colleges. As an educator she touched the lives...
Dr. Warren C. Lovett
Nov 16, 2018
Dr. Warren C. Lovett Spartanburg - Warren C. Lovett, MD, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, November 16, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Lovett was born September 24th, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana the second son of Henry Clay and Lise Chaney Lovett. He was preceded in death by his older brother Clifford and is survived by his...
Benjamin Sims Willard
Nov 15, 2018
Benjamin S. Willard Spartanburg - On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Benjamin Sims Willard, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 75. Ben was born on August 5, 1943 in Denton, TX to William G. Willard, Jr. and Isabel Brewster Sims Willard. He graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1961 received a BA degree from the...
William C. (Bill) Taylor, Jr.
Nov 2, 2018
William (Bill) Taylor, Jr. Spartanburg – William Carter (Bill) Taylor, Jr., 72, beloved husband of Suzy Goodson Taylor, died Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born on October 15, 1946 to the late William Carter Taylor, Sr. and Elizabeth Clarke Taylor. Bill, a beloved husband and father, faithfully served his country in the US Army, was a graduate of Wofford...
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