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Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Michael Anthony Messel

Michael Anthony Messel

Apr 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” Anthony Messel, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on April 27th, 2024 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mike was born on October 27th, 1967 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Samuel Anthony Messel (predeceased) and Charlotte Kathryn Perret Messel. Mike met the love of his life, Debbie Rene Burrell, married in 1994 and together had their son, Tyler Andrew-Messel...

Stanley Delaney Moore

Stanley Delaney Moore

Apr 27, 2024

Stanley Delaney Moore, 96, of Spartanburg, SC passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Forest City, NC, on June 19, 1927, he was raised in Caroleen, NC by the late George Bunni and Daisey Green Moore.After high school, Stanley enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was called to duty and fought at the Battle...

James Walter Kelly, Sr.

James Walter Kelly, Sr.

Apr 27, 2024

James Walter Kelly, Sr. of Moore, SC passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 9, 1945 to the late Walter C. Kelly and Hazel K. Gwinn. After several years in logistics with Carey Moving and Storage, James retired. He enjoyed western movies, playing solitaire, and fishing at Lake...

Sharon Hamilton George

Sharon Hamilton George

Apr 25, 2024

Sharon Hamilton George, 71, passed away on April 25, 2024 in Inman, SC. She was the daughter of Robert Hamilton (Nancy) of Spartanburg and Doris Sheehan Cash (Robert) of Chesnee. She was predeceased by her mother, stepfather, and sister, Marcia Hamilton Halihan of Mooresville, NC. Survivors include her half-brother, Rob Hamilton (Elizabeth) of Roswell, GA; half-sister, Trish Hamilton Cobourn of Inman, SC;...

David Ellis Brown

David Ellis Brown

Apr 25, 2024

David Ellis Brown, 71, beloved husband of Keris Martin Brown, passed away on April 25th, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC, on May 23rd, 1952, he was the loving son of Robert Claude and Patsy Ellis Brown. David's life was characterized by his devotion to family, his passion for Clemson athletics, and his dedication to his work.

After graduating from Spartanburg High...

Leslie Carlin Duggins

Leslie Carlin Duggins

Apr 23, 2024

Leslie Carlin Duggins, Senior, 69, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. While they celebrate his victory in Jesus, the family he leaves behind also mourns the loss of a loving husband, father, and papa.

Leslie was born in Spartanburg, SC, on October 26, 1954, to Mary and Arthur Duggins. Though the family’s travels took...

Deborah White Smith

Deborah White Smith

Apr 23, 2024

Deborah White Smith of Moore, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 65. She was born in Hemmingway, SC on November 10, 1958 to the late Roger Lee and Agnes Baxley White.A valued Human Resources Manager for over 20 years with several companies, she retired from Kohler Company. She loved Christmas, bringing the joy and...

David Lee Sprouse

David Lee Sprouse

Apr 23, 2024

David Lee Sprouse, 83, of Pacolet, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George Wilson and Maebell Hill Sprouse. A true man of faith, David was a dedicated lifetime member of Hammett Grove Baptist Church. David retired after 20 years with Hoechst Celanese. He was known for...

Narinder Kaur

Narinder Kaur

Apr 22, 2024

Narinder Kaur, 85, of Duncan, S.C., passed away on April 22nd, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 11 A.M., at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd., Roebuck, SC 29376. 

Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls

Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls

Apr 19, 2024

Karen Joyce Gowan Nicholls, 80, of Spartanburg passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 after an extended illness.Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Osier Freeman Gowan and Gladys Louise Gowan. She will be lovingly remembered by her faithful husband of 38 years, Robert P. Nicholls.Karen was a loving mother and grandmother, known for her...

Laurie McCormick Copley

Laurie McCormick Copley

Apr 17, 2024

Laurie McCormick Copley, 63, of Spartanburg passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by her family.Born July 20, 1960 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Francis Miller and Esther Castro McCormick. She graduated from Spartanburg High School and pursued higher education at the University of South Carolina and Converse College. Throughout her life, Laurie was a dedicated...

Patrick Nelson Wise Jr.

Patrick Nelson Wise Jr.

Apr 17, 2024

Patrick Nelson “Pat” Wise, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 17, 2024. Pat was born in Aiken, SC on August 3, 1931 to Patrick N. Wise, Sr. and Nina Bell Wise and grew up in Williston, Dunbarton, Trenton and Vacluse with his brother and best friend, Wallace (Wally). He graduated from Clemson University 1953 with...

Dwight "Alex" Bennett

Dwight "Alex" Bennett

Apr 11, 2024

Dwight Alexander “Alex” Bennett, 20, of Landrum, S.C., passed away on April 11th, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC. Dwight was the beloved son of Dwight Bennett and Genie Bennett, with his step-mother Brande Bennett by his side.

A graduate of Landrum High School, Dwight was passionate about cars and racing, finding joy in the adrenaline rush of speed and competition. His...

Ronald James Raymond

Ronald James Raymond

Apr 10, 2024

Ronald James Raymond, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Ron was born to Rudolph and Doris Raymond on December 31, 1947, in St. Albans, Vermont. He was a loving brother to his sister Donna and his two brothers, Earl and Al, who preceded him in death.Ron graduated from...

Annie Lee Barnes

Annie Lee Barnes

Apr 9, 2024

Annie (Ann) Lee Barnes, age 90, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at the Mary Black Campus of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. She was born in Columbus County, NC on April 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert Lee White and the late Carie Dare White Norris. She was preceded in death by her Husband David...

Luciano Gaetanello Cont

Luciano Gaetanello Cont

Apr 7, 2024

Luciano Gaetanello Cont, 88, of Spartanburg died on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1935 in Schonenberg, TG Switzerland to the late Gioachino and Emma Cont-Botta. Luciano was pre-deceased by his sister Ellide Roth of Flims, GR Switzerland.After completing his formal education and apprenticeship, Luciano served in the Swiss Armed Forces earning the rank of Corporal....

Joyce Faye Johnson Hawkins

Joyce Faye Johnson Hawkins

Apr 7, 2024

Joyce Faye Johnson Hawkins, 87, of Gramling, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1937, the cherished only child of the late Robert Lee and Mamie Smith Johnson. Joyce was married to Leonard Hawkins for 41 years, until his passing in 1995.A proud graduate of Byrnes High School, Joyce was an exceptional artist,...

Edward Michael Ryder, Jr.

Edward Michael Ryder, Jr.

Apr 7, 2024

Edward Ryder of Boiling Springs, beloved husband of Diane (Cuffman) for 52 years, father of Megan Snider (Matt) of Columbus, Ohio and Kate Young (David) of Boiling Springs, passed away April 7, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived in Ohio until moving to SC in 2022. He...

Thongkham Phommachanh

Thongkham Phommachanh

Apr 5, 2024

Thongkham Phommachanh, 88, passed away on April 5th, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 2 P.M. , at the J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home . 

Richard Edward Steele

Richard Edward Steele

Apr 3, 2024

Richard Edward Steele, 91, was born in Maspeth, Queens, NY on April 15, 1932 and passed away in Spartanburg on April 3, 2024 after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Just days before his passing, Richard and his extended family enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend together in Columbia where his sharp wit and joking nature were on full display...

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