Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Harold Edward Ashe, Jr.

Harold Edward Ashe, Jr.

Jun 27, 2018

Woodruff, SC- Harold Edward Ashe, Jr., 78, husband of Eleanor Conner Ashe, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Born June 10, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, Harold was the son of the late Harold E. Ashe, Sr. and Doris Holbrook Ashe. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial Management. Harold began his career with Milliken in 1966 as an...

Frank Michael Pellegrino, Sr.

Frank Michael Pellegrino, Sr.

Jun 25, 2018

Moore, SC- Frank Michael Pellegrino, Sr., 71, husband of Delia Jane Walters Pellegrino, died Monday, June 25, 2018. Born November 9, 1946 in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Pellegrino. Frank honorably served his country in the US Army. He was a member of Bridgeway Church. In addition to his wife,...

Anne Barden McKinney

Anne Barden McKinney

Jun 25, 2018

Spartanburg, SC - Anne Barden McKinney, beloved wife of 25 years to Dr. Troy McKinney of Spartanburg, South Carolina, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 25, 2018.  Anne was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 13, 1966, to Dr. Glen and Em Barden. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1984, from Furman University...

James David Cobb

James David Cobb

Jun 24, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- James David Cobb, born November 25, 1918, as the eldest son of the late James Wiley and Ethel Greenewald Cobb, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He attended the public schools of Spartanburg and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1935. He graduated from the Citadel in 1939 with a B.S. degree in Business...

Claude Boyd Lamb

Claude Boyd Lamb

Jun 23, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Claude Boyd Lamb, 97, husband of the late Betty Meadows Lamb, died Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born May 29, 1921 in Lyman, SC, Claude was a son of the late Trivette and Stella Lamb. He is the last surviving of 13 siblings. Claude honorably served his country as a gunner in the Air Force during WWII. He was...

Joy Beth Holliday

Joy Beth Holliday

Jun 18, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Joy Beth Holliday, 51, daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Duensing Holliday and the late Bernnie Lee Holliday, Sr., died Monday, June 18, 2018, peacefully at her home. Joy was born February 27, 1967 in Spartanburg, SC, and attended First Baptist Church Spartanburg. In addition to her mother, Joy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Joy Hassell; granddaughter, Kaelyn Hassell;...

Chad Taylor Silvey

Chad Taylor Silvey

Jun 15, 2018

Moore, SC- Chad Taylor Silvey, 37, son of Debra Howell Silvey and the late Kenneth Mac Silvey, died Friday, June 15, 2018. Born January 18, 1981 in Spartanburg, SC, Chad was a member of Reidville Road United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, Chad is survived by his daughter, Ava Brooke Silvey of Lincolnton, NC; sisters, Dena Snow and...

Patricia Lyda Libby

Patricia Lyda Libby

Jun 13, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Lyda Libby, 73, wife of the late Leon E. Libby, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home, Pacifica Skylyn. Patricia was born February 9, 1945 and was a daughter of the late Burrell Eugene and Lois Millwood Lyda. She is survived by her sister, Penny Lyda Poteat and her husband, Michael; brother in-law, Joseph Barry...

Anthony (Tony) R. Harp

Anthony (Tony) R. Harp

Jun 6, 2018

Anthony (Tony) R. Harp Spartanburg, SC - Lt. Col Anthony R. Harp, 87, a long-time resident of Berlin, NH fell asleep in Christ on June 6, 2018 in Spartanburg, SC.  He was born June 7, 1930 in Berlin, NH.  He is the son of Richard A. Harp (deceased 1968), and Jennie Habib Harp (deceased 1982).  He was a lifelong bachelor....

Robert "Bob" Tolleson

Robert "Bob" Tolleson

May 31, 2018

Robert (Bob) Tolleson, 69, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born August 31, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Haroline Sherbert Tolleson and the late John F. Tolleson, Jr.Bob was a second year graduate of the original Paul M. Dorman High School in 1966. He was a proud member of the Dorman Cavalier Booster...

Stephen Milton Thompson

Stephen Milton Thompson

May 22, 2018

Boone, NC- Stephen Milton Thompson, II, 49, died unexpectedly in Orange County, FL. Born October 15, 1968 in Charleston, SC, Stephen was the son of Stephen Milton Thompson and Charlotte Burns Thompson of Spartanburg, SC. He grew up attending Fernwood Baptist Church where he was active in their youth program. As a youth, he was a cellist in orchestra and...

John F. Renfro

John F. Renfro

May 18, 2018

John F. Renfro Spartanburg, SC - John F. Renfro, Jr., 81, of Spartanburg died May 18, 2018. Born February 18, 1937 in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late John F. Renfro and Bonnie Babb Renfro. Educated in the Spartanburg City schools, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Davidson College in 1959. In 1960, he earned an MBA degree...

William M. "Billy" Wingo

William M. "Billy" Wingo

May 18, 2018

William M. “Billy” Wingo Moore – William M. Wingo, 79, husband of Faye Hammett Wingo, died Friday, May 18, 2018. Billy was born on July 24, 1938 to the late Archie Victor and Lillian Sizemore Wingo. He was graduate of Fairforest High School, class of 1956, retired from Community Cash after 46 years of service and then worked for Phoenix...

William Towery

William Towery

May 14, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- William Towery, 88, husband of the late Myrtle C. Towery, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 21, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, William was a son of the late William and Alma Satterfield Towery. He was the owner of the Pioneer Fish Camp and a longtime member of Moore Church...

Christine Robillard

Christine Robillard

May 13, 2018

Simpsonville, SC- Merrie Christine Robillard, 69, wife of Richard Robillard, died Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born January 26, 1949 in Port Washington, WI, Christine was a daughter of the late Frank Albert and Elaine Reichgeld Gruett. She was a dedicated teacher and worked at Oak Creek Elementary in Oak Creek, WI, Pontiac Elementary in Columbia, SC, and most recently having...

Carolyn Holcombe Henderson

Carolyn Holcombe Henderson

May 4, 2018

Carolyn Holcombe Henderson Newberry – Carolyn Holcombe Henderson, 79, died Friday, May 4, 2018. Carolyn was born on February 14, 1939 to the late Harmon and Ruth Bullington Holcombe. She loved her friends, was an avid reader and Elvis Fan. Carolyn is survived by her fiancé, James Burton of Newberry; son, Gene Henderson of Spartanburg; two daughters, Donna Cooke of...

Mary Moore Remington

Mary Moore Remington

Apr 26, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Mary Elizabeth Moore Remington, 88, wife of the late Emory Brace Remington, Jr., died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Remington was born in Islip, New York in 1929 to the late Joseph Allen Moore, Jr. and Mabelle Hallock Moore. She graduated from Islip High School and, later, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from...

Richard Lamar Bagnal

Richard Lamar Bagnal

Apr 23, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Richard Lamar Bagnal, 69, left this Earth on Monday, April 23, 2018 after a struggle with cancer.  He was at his home, surrounded by his family, dog, and Clemson memorabilia.  He leaves behind:  his devoted wife, Joyce Baird Bagnal; his daughter, Maria Bagnal Hastings and her husband, Keith, and their daughters, Genevieve and (soon to arrive) Devereaux Hastings;...

George William Bagwell

George William Bagwell

Apr 21, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- George William Bagwell, 73, husband of Patsy Gail Boyter Bagwell, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his home. Born August 29, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC, George was a son of the late Parker William and Myrtle Clarke Bagwell. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and studied refrigeration at Spartanburg Technical College. George honorably served his country...

Ruth Bulman Gossett

Ruth Bulman Gossett

Apr 19, 2018

Ruth B. Gossett Spartanburg, SC- Ruth Bulman Gossett, 95, wife of Robert W. Gossett, passed on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born October 12, 1922 in Roebuck, SC, Ruth was the daughter of the late Chalmers W. and Codie McGuffin Bulman. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and Robinson’s College of Business. Ruth was a former employee of Hammond...