Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Vonita Claxton Steward
Sep 27, 2018
Vonita C. Steward Spartanburg, SC- Vonita Claxton Steward, 87, wife of Charles E. Steward, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born July 10, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas, Vonita was a daughter of the late Teddy Von and Willie Maple Ray Claxton. She worked for over 20 years with Harley Bag Company as a bag inspector. Vonita was of the Baptist...
Alvin A. McAbee
Sep 20, 2018
Alvin A. McAbee Roebuck – Alvin A. McAbee, 87, husband of the late Paula Jean Miller McAbee, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was born on May 10, 1931, to the late Wilford A. and Annie Faye Strange McAbee. Alvin honorably served his country in the US Air Force, he was a graduate of Cecil’s Business College and Co-founder of...
Mary Beth Mireur Lofton
Sep 19, 2018
Mary Beth M. Lofton Spartanburg, SC - Mary Beth Mireur Lofton, 74, wife of Paul S. Lofton, Jr., died Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Josephine Davis Mireur. Mary Beth graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1966 and in 1970, she obtained her masters from...
Edward Eugene Snow
Sep 17, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Edward Eugene Snow, 68, husband of the late Deborah Satterfield Snow, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. Born October 14, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Edward was a son of the late Charles Edward and Marjorie Brown Snow. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who found great value and beauty in the outdoors. He is survived...
Carolyn Cooley Philbee
Sep 16, 2018
Carolyn C. Philbee Spartanburg, SC- Carolyn Cooley Philbee, 76, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born November 30, 1941 in Anderson County, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Walter Tilman and Nezy Bannister Cooley. She was a talented and passionate seamstress and quilter. Carolyn will always be remembered as a loving Mama and Mema. She is...
Ronnie Lee Brown, II
Sep 15, 2018
Duncan, SC- Ronnie Lee Brown, II, 46, Intrepid Jedi Master, left this world on Saturday, September 15, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. He fought bravely against a swift and horrible cancer. Ronnie was the husband of Bonnie Brown. Born May 27, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was the son of Janet Godfrey and the late Ronnie Lee Brown....
Caroline G Weidler
Sep 15, 2018
Inman, SC- Caroline G. Weidler, 81, entered eternal rest after the gracious care of the angels at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, on Saturday, September 15, 2018, surrounded by her children. Born December 8, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Fey. Caroline will be lovingly remembered by all for her devotion to her...
Maureen Clark Lannamann
Sep 12, 2018
Moore, SC- Maureen Clark Lannamann, 57, of 111 Blairfield Ct, passed into the arms of her savior on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Maureen was born on September 26, 1960 in New York to Francis Thomas and Rosemary Loretta Clark. She was born into a unique family, having 4 hearing children and 4 deaf. Maureen...
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...