Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Khambaa Sangaasree

Khambaa Sangaasree

Nov 2, 2018

Khambaa Sangaasree Spartanburg – Khambaa Sangaasree, wife of the late Udom Sangaasree, died Friday, November 2, 2018. Born in Laos on January 10, 1942, She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by nine children, Sommay Souvannaseng, Bunlam, Bunlai, Khankeo, Waewdao, Wongdeun, Allen, Sunghhom and Khankham Sangaasree. Khambaa was blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service...

Franklin David Corbin

Franklin David Corbin

Oct 31, 2018

Cherokee Springs, SC- Franklin David Corbin, 79, husband of Elizabeth Chaffin Corbin, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 5, 1939 in Woodruff, SC, David was a son of the late Guy H. and Jennie Mae Foster Corbin. He was a native of the Cherokee Springs community and a graduate of Boiling Springs High...

George E. "Buck" McIntyre

George E. "Buck" McIntyre

Oct 30, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- George McIntyre, 91, husband of the late Emily Riddle McIntyre, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born October 29, 1927 in Arcadia, SC, Buck was a son of the late George “Rass” and Clara Love McIntyre. He attended district 6 schools and honorably served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Buck was employed with Beverage Air from...

Robert W Gossett

Robert W Gossett

Oct 28, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Robert W. Gossett, 96, husband of the late Ruth Bulman Gossett, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born November 21, 1921 in Spartanburg, SC, Robert was a son of the late Robert W. and Grace Staggs Gossett. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Cecil’s College of Business. Robert honorably served...

Winfred Earl Corn, Jr.

Winfred Earl Corn, Jr.

Oct 24, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Ending this life’s journey and starting his everlasting life, Winfred Earl Corn, Jr., left this world on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He has joined his parents, Winfred Sr. and Gary Corn; and his brother, Larry Corn, in God’s heavenly home. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Ann Harrison Corn, and loved her until the day he died....

Madia Ruby West

Madia Ruby West

Oct 22, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Madia Ruby West, 80, wife of the late Barney L. West, died Monday, October 22, 2018. Born June 27, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, Ruby was a daughter of the late William and Bessie Garrett West. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruby was a member of the Moore Church of Christ. Ruby is survived by her...

Betty Jean Bolin Huddleston

Betty Jean Bolin Huddleston

Oct 21, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Betty Jean Bolin Huddleston, 70, wife of the late Jimmy Huddleston, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born September 12, 1948 in Shelby, NC, Betty was a daughter of the late Ben and Edna Morrison Bolin. Betty attended the Church of God. She is survived by her sons, Eddie and Joey Netherton; her daughter, April Arrowood; six grandchildren; four...

Norma Jean Smith Powers

Norma Jean Smith Powers

Oct 21, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Norma Jean Smith Powers, 85, wife of the late William Burton Powers, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born May 23, 1933 in Converse, SC, Norma was a daughter of the late Troy Richard Smith, Sr. and Edna Inez Mayton Smith. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1951, where she played on the Allstar Basketball...

Clyde H. "Shikey" Messer

Clyde H. "Shikey" Messer

Oct 18, 2018

Clyde H. “Shikey” Messer Pauline – Clyde Hayward “Shikey” Messer, 71, husband of Mable Murphy Messer, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Shikey was born on December 12, 1946 to the late William Clyde and Juanita Powers Messer. He faithfully served his country in the US Army, was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, Shikey is...

Frank D Moore

Frank D Moore

Oct 17, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Frank Duren Moore 91, passed away Wednesday October 17 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home after a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1926 to the late William Bryson and Nellie Easler Moore. Frank was reared in the Walnut Grove/Stone Station communities. He attended Roebuck High School and Spartanburg Technical College. Frank was drafted at 18 and...

Jo Anne Robbins Martin

Jo Anne Robbins Martin

Oct 15, 2018

Moore, SC- Jo Anne "Mammy" Robbins Martin, 83, wife of the late Thurman Robert Martin, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Born June 8, 1935 in Inman, SC, Jo Anne was a daughter of the late Howard and Louise Crocker Robbins. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the Lord. Jo Anne is survived by...

Sean K McGuinn

Sean K McGuinn

Oct 9, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Sean K. McGuinn, 49, son of Gayle Swendson McGuinn and the late Dr. Terry McGuinn, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 following a lifelong courageous battle with Type I Juvenile Diabetes. He was born July 9, 1969 in Tampa, FL and lived in South Carolina since an early age. Sean was a cabinet maker, lifeguard, gourmet cook, nature conservationist,...

James A. Smith

James A. Smith

Oct 5, 2018

James A. Smith Roebuck, SC- James Allen Smith, 71, husband of Dianne Lee Smith, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 18, 1946 in Greer, SC, Jimmy was a son of the late Charles Smith and Edith Smith Haney. He was the owner of Joe Fincher’s Cabinet Shop and was a master...

Paulo Cesar Teixeira

Paulo Cesar Teixeira

Oct 4, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Paulo Cesar Teixeira, 47, husband of Valeria Farley, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born January 2, 1971 in Brazil to Antonio and Irany Luzia Teixeira. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th, 2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.

Eugene Lee Simmons

Eugene Lee Simmons

Oct 4, 2018

Eugene “Gene” L. Simmons Roebuck – Eugene “Gene” Lee Simmons, 85, husband of Lyda Pickett Simmons, died Thursday, October 4, 2018. Gene was born on May 6, 1933, to the late Theron and Lela Goley Simmons. He faithfully served his country in the US Marine Corp and retired after 20 years of service. Gene, a piddler, loved his girls and...

Shelly H. Pickel

Shelly H. Pickel

Oct 2, 2018

Shelly H. Pickel Lyman, SC- Shelly Hazard Pickel, 55, wife of David Stephen Pickel, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born August 4, 1963 in Wisconsin, Shelly was a daughter of the late Byron Willard and June Lock Hazard. Shelly played piano, loved all things sweet, and loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. She was a gentle and genuine soul who...

Lisa S. Taylor

Lisa S. Taylor

Oct 2, 2018

Lisa S. Taylor Spartanburg, SC- Lisa Gail Satterfield Taylor, 45, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born May 20, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC, Lisa was the daughter of Sandra Ballew and the late Donald Satterfield. In addition to her mother, Lisa is survived by her son, Jessie William Taylor, Jr.; her grandchildren, Hayden, Carson, and Jordan; and her former husband, Tracy...

Kenneth Taylor

Kenneth Taylor

Sep 30, 2018

Spartanburg, SC – K.E. Taylor, 80, husband of Judith Gowan, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 21, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, K.E. was the son of the late Wilbur Earl and Louise Shackleford Taylor. He attended Fairforest High School and worked for CSX Transportation for many years. In his spare time, K. E....

Sandra McDonald "Sandy" Evans

Sandra McDonald "Sandy" Evans

Sep 29, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Sandra Gail McDonald Evans, 68, wife of the late David L. Evans, died Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born July 8, 1950 in Ottawa, Canada, Sandy was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Mosley McDonald. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1968, was a member of The Eastern Star, and attended Golightly United...

James Paul Rush

James Paul Rush

Sep 27, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- The Reverend Dr. James Paul Rush, 81, husband of Elizabeth Pittman Rush, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 Born July 11, 1937 in Eupora, MS, James was the son of the late James Reese and Bernice Grice Rush. He attended divinity school in Dublin, Ireland, Duke University, and received his undergraduate degree from Millsaps College. For 41 years, James...