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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Max Barnard Hollis

Max Barnard Hollis

Nov 25, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – Max B. Hollis, age 86, wife of J. Thomas Hollis (Tom), died on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at home.  Born December 9, 1930 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Max was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (McDaniel) and Fredrick Lynde-Wood Barnard.  Max and Tom just recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.  Max graduated from Converse College in 1951. ...

Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr.

Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

Moore, SC- Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr., 74, beloved husband of Vickie Haulbrook Ripaldi, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017. Born April 27, 1943 in Detroit, MI, Tom was a son of the late Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Sr. and Frances Arlene Ripaldi. He honorably served his country in the Air Force Reserves Special Ops...

Brian Patrick Meegan

Brian Patrick Meegan

Nov 24, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Brian Patrick Meegan, 23, son of Kevin Daniel and Lisa Symancyk Meegan, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Brian was a graduate of Providence High School in Charlotte, NC and was currently a student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed Jazz music and played both the guitar...

Sheryl Lee Adkins

Sheryl Lee Adkins

Nov 23, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Sheryl Lee Adkins, 63, wife of David Ronald Adkins, died Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born September 2, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Sherry was a daughter of Elizabeth Ann Blanchard Millwood and the late Raeford Glen Millwood. In addition to her mother and husband, Sherry is survived by her children, David Adkins, Jr. and Missy Adkins (Jay); grandchildren, Marissa...

Frances Davis Smith

Frances Davis Smith

Nov 20, 2017

Pauline, SC- After an extended illness Frances Geneva Smith, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017. Frances was the daughter of the late George Crossley and Geneva Davis. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman H. Smith; a sister, Christine Van Patton; and a brother, Junior Crossley. Frances was a member of Friendship Baptist...

David Thomas Barnes

David Thomas Barnes

Nov 16, 2017

David T. Barnes Spartanburg - David Thomas Barnes, 88, husband of Annie White Barnes, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2017.   He was born on September 7, 1929 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Norwood Ashley and Annie Martha Carter Barnes.  He retired from Sherwin-Williams where he was store manager in both Whiteville, NC and Spartanburg, SC....

Jerry Lewis Davenport

Jerry Lewis Davenport

Nov 15, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Jerry Lewis Davenport, 75, husband of Brenda Whitman Davenport, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Eight years earlier, Jerry had been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and was given a prognosis of a one-year survival. His family and friends are grateful for the blessing of his additional years. During this time, Jerry touched many...

Gary Keith Hartwig

Gary Keith Hartwig

Nov 7, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Gary Keith Hartwig, 70, husband of the late Joyce Ann Hartwig, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home. Born January 1, 1947 in Quincy, IL, Gary was a son of Areva Lair Hartwig and the late Earl Hartwig. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. Gary is survived by his sons, Jared Hartwig (Ariel)...

Patricia Granger Morris

Patricia Granger Morris

Nov 5, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Granger Morris, 75, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born January 31st 1942 in Ware, MA. She was a daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Granger. After raising her six children, Patricia realized a lifelong passion for helping others by becoming a social worker. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Thomas Morris; her daughters,...

Ralph Dean Mize

Ralph Dean Mize

Oct 31, 2017

Roebuck, SC- Ralph Dean Mize, 81, husband of Janie Whitmore Mize, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born April 27, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, Ralph was a son of the late Mack and Jessie Lainer Mize. He was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his daughters,...

James Jerry Seay

James Jerry Seay

Oct 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Jerry Seay, 83, husband of Gloria Condrey Seay, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born June 20, 1934 in Pacolet Mills, SC, Jerry was the son of the late DeWitt Talmadge and Mary Roselle Hodge Seay. He retired after many years of service from Piedmont Natural Gas. Jerry was a handyman whose...

Stephen Harley Hutchins

Stephen Harley Hutchins

Oct 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Stephen Harley Hutchins, 41, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born August 19, 1976 in Spartanburg, SC, Stephen was a son of Harley Woodrow Hutchins, Jr. and Dawn Elizabeth Ridgeway Richard. He attended Dorman High School and was an electrician by trade. Stephen was a fun loving soul with a big heart for people. In addition to his...

Elizabeth "Betty" Grubbs Champion

Elizabeth "Betty" Grubbs Champion

Oct 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Grubbs Champion, 91, wife of the late Dr. Francis Parker Champion, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born August 24, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Gentry and Martha Chaffin Grubbs. After her mother’s death when Betty was only 16 months old, she was reared by her grandmother, Mrs. James Chaffin. She...

Wayne Gosnell

Wayne Gosnell

Oct 27, 2017

Wayne  Gosnell Spartanburg_ Wayne Gosnell, 55, husband of Kim Palmer Gosnell, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. Wayne was born in Spartanburg, a son of Cecil Preston and Lilly Mae Grizzle Gosnell.  He was the owner, operator of K and W Services and a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. In addition to his wife, Wayne is...

R. Kent Pack

R. Kent Pack

Oct 25, 2017

R. Kent Pack Roebuck, SC- Richard Kent Pack, 62, husband of Katie Queen Pack, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born January 28, 1955 in Radford, VA, Kent was a son of the late Thomas Guy and Lucille Hinkle Pack. He worked in the Industrial Instrumentation/Engineering field for more than 35 years. He demonstrated his love for his field through...

Lee Jerome Wyatt

Lee Jerome Wyatt

Oct 19, 2017

Lee Jerome Wyatt Spartanburg – Lee Jerome Wyatt, 76, husband of the late Nan Mahaffey Wyatt, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Lee was born on December 27, 1940  to the late WJ and Nelle Lee Wyatt. He was the owner of Community Quick Shop, owner-operator of Jerome Wyatt Used Cars, wholesale and retail with two lots in Spartanburg and one...

Ernest Edwin "Dusty" Feltwell, Jr.

Ernest Edwin "Dusty" Feltwell, Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Ernest Edwin “Dusty” Feltwell, Jr. Spartanburg – Ernest Edwin Feltwell, Jr., 52, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Dusty was born on October 1, 1965 to Mary Moss Feltwell and the late Ernest Feltwell, Sr.  He was educated in Jonesville, SC and worked in Columbia, SC where he met Charles B. “Chuck” Boatwright III. They worked together in Spartanburg for 17...

Ruby Christine Howell

Ruby Christine Howell

Oct 18, 2017

Moore, SC- Ruby Christine Howell, 85, wife of the late Garvis Taylor Howell, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born March 12, 1932 in Campobello, SC, Ruby was a daughter of the late James Albert and Essie Pearl Gilbert Medley. After high school, she went on to complete her lab training at Spartanburg General Hospital. Ruby worked for many years for...

Annie "Ann" Sampson Jolly

Annie "Ann" Sampson Jolly

Oct 15, 2017

Roebuck, SC- Annie “Ann” Sampson Jolly, 72, wife of Eric S. Jolly, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home. Born September 3, 1945 in Guilford College, NC, Ann was the daughter of the late Harold Norris and Ollie Gossett Sampson. She retired from Spartanburg County School District 5 as a speech therapist. Ann was a longtime member of Bethlehem...

Brooks David Bagwell

Brooks David Bagwell

Oct 15, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Brooks David Bagwell, 45, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born September 13, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, Brooks was the son of Judi Russell Bagwell and the late David Bagwell. In addition to his mother, Brooks is survived by his children, Blake, Olivia, Julia, and Josh; and two sisters, Tracie Mercer and Mary Beth Holley. A memorial...

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