Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Jean Writesman Crenshaw
Jul 17, 2018
Jean W. Crenshaw Gastonia, NC - Jean Writesman Crenshaw has gone to live with her Lord. Mrs. Crenshaw departed this earth on July 17, 2018. Mrs. Crenshaw was born in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Writesman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bedford Crenshaw, Jr. Survivors are her daughter, Nell Collins Crenshaw Mayotte,...
Laura Katharine Bates
Jul 17, 2018
Moore, SC- Laura Katharine Bates, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home. Born December 7, 1982 in Thousands Oaks, CA, Laura was a daughter of Katharine Richards Bates and the late Thomas Victor Bates, III. She was employed by Red Bowl. In addition to her mother, Laura is survived by her son, Nathan Alexander (17); her...
Ariyana Yolanda Clark
Jul 11, 2018
Ariyana Clark Ariyana Yolanda Clark, infant daughter of Rhonda Johnson and Brandon Clark passed July 11, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Rheagan, Tsali, Josiah Johnson; aunts, Donna Johnson, Erica Clark, Angela Moore, Edie Allen, Shannan Manley; uncle, Kristopher Two Wheelz Wormley; grandparents, Leonard Clark, Angela Clark, Patricia McMillian; and godmother, Michelle Canada. Ariyana...
Thomas Smith Oliver
Jul 6, 2018
Moore, SC- Thomas Smith “Tommy” Oliver, 55, husband of Jacquelyn “Kay” Steward Oliver, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 6, 2018. Born October 19, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Tommy was a son of George Huntley Oliver and the late Nancy Marie Swofford Oliver. He was a graduate of Spartanburg Technical College, class of 1984,...
Jan Lee Whitehurst
Jul 4, 2018
Tryon, NC – Jan Lee Whitehurst, 80, husband of Mary Clifford Whitehurst, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Jan was born in Blakely, GA on October 1, 1937 to the late Roy Lee and Dena Turner Whitehurst. He attended The University of Georgia and retired from General Mills after 30 years of service. Jan was a member of Green Creek Hounds...
Frances Jane Johnson Cagle
Jul 3, 2018
Moore, SC- Mrs. Frances Jane Johnson Cagle, 92 years old, died on July 3, 2018. She was married to Mr. Malcolm Henry Cagle for 56 years. He died on July 3, 2003. They lived, worked, raised their family and retired in Mount Airy, NC. They were members of First Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC. Mrs. Cagle was the daughter...
Frank John Lucarelli
Jul 2, 2018
Frank J. Lucarelli Spartanburg, SC- Frank John Lucarelli, 87, husband of Peggy Sparrow Lucarelli, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home. Born August 17, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, Frank was a son of the late Dominic and Maria Chirico Lucarelli. He was a Korean War veteran, faithfully serving his country in the US Marines. Frank was an avid hunter...
Brian Scott Bullis
Jul 1, 2018
Landrum, SC- Brian Scott Bullis, 78, husband of 47 years to the late Patricia Bates Bullis, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home. You may have known him as dad, brother, Grampie, Mr. B, uncle, “Shorty”, or friend. Regardless of what you called him, you would know how special of a man he was. He was admired for his...
Raymond Henry
Jul 1, 2018
Spartanburg, SC (formerly of Newark, NY)- Raymond Henry, 71, husband of Shirley Harding Henry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved, on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born June 4, 1947 in Rochester, NY, he was a son of the late Robert and Virginia Murphy Henry and foster son of the late Ed and Rose Marvin, Sr. of Macedon, NY....
Frank Albert Coons
Jul 1, 2018
Marietta, GA- Frank Albert Coons, 90, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born June 9, 1928 in Austin, IN, Frank was a son of the late Charles H. and Mabel Harrod Coons. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Hanover College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Frank honorably served his country in the US...
Hugo H. Godoy
Jun 29, 2018
Hugo H. Godoy Moore, Hugo H. Godoy, husband of Mary Ellen Rash Godoy, died Friday, June 29th, 2018. Hugo was born on March 10, 1941, to Eugenio and Leiden Godoy in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Educated at Georgia Tech and meeting his wife of 56 years, lead to them raising a family in Spartanburg SC. Hugo is survived by his wife,...
Carolyn Duer Pennell
Jun 28, 2018
Carolyn Duer Pennell Spartanburg - Carolyn Duer Pennell of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away June 28, 2018. Carolyn was a native of Exmore, Virginia, and was the daughter of Maurice James and Alberta Duer. She was a graduate of St Catherines’ School, Richmond, Virginia, and Converse College, Class of 1950, and a member of Central Methodist Church. Carolyn was passionate...
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