Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Robert Foster Chapman

Robert Foster Chapman

Apr 18, 2018

Judge Robert Foster Chapman, born April 24, 1926, in Inman South Carolina, as the middle son of the five sons of James Alfred Chapman and Martha Marshall Chapman, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. He attended the public schools of Spartanburg and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1943.He entered the U.S. Navy on July 1,...

Raymond Elmer Neuse, Sr.

Raymond Elmer Neuse, Sr.

Apr 17, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Raymond Elmer Neuse, Sr., 92, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home. Raymond, a proud native Texan, was born in McQueeney, TX on June 27, 1925 and was a son of the late Edwin Julius and Ruby Adele Larson Neuse. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. “Tex” was a gunnery sergeant, flying seven...

John Thompson Wardlaw

John Thompson Wardlaw

Apr 15, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- John Thompson Wardlaw, 94, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late James Thompson and Belle Thompson Wardlaw and attended Pine Street School, Spartanburg High School, Darlington School, Davidson College and Georgia Tech.  John served in the Navy as a destroyer escort communications officer during World War II.  He worked...

Rene Addington Halliday

Rene Addington Halliday

Apr 13, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Rene Addington Halliday, 64, daughter of the late Claude Newton and Blanche Fowler Addington, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 13, 2018. Rene was born July 18, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC and graduated from Cowpens High School and Anderson College. For many years, she worked for the Correll Insurance Group. Rene loved Clemson sports, the beach, but most of...

Kelli Godfrey Jacobs

Kelli Godfrey Jacobs

Apr 12, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Kelli Godfrey Jacobs, 44, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after years of declining health due to complications from type I diabetes. She was the precious daughter of Thomas and Diane Mattison Godfrey of Moore, SC. In addition to her parents, she leaves behind to...

Cindy Martin Treadwell

Cindy Martin Treadwell

Apr 9, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Cindy Martin Treadwell, 47, died Monday, April 9, 2018. Born December 7, 1970 in Spartanburg, SC, Cindy was a daughter of Trent and Rachel Gowan Martin. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Lanie Treadwell; adopted daughter, Lorrie Treadwell; and three sisters, Christy Goodman, Candie Vassey, and Billie McKelvey. The family will receive friends...

Brenda Kaye Raines

Brenda Kaye Raines

Apr 6, 2018

Brenda Kaye Raines Spartanburg - Brenda Kaye Raines, 75, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2018. A native of Spartanburg County, and daughter of the late, Calvin Lester Sr. and Vivian Devue Davis, she was a woman of strong will and character. She loved hard, worked hard, and fought hard. Brenda was an active member of...

Crystal Ann Blanchard Austin

Crystal Ann Blanchard Austin

Apr 5, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Crystal Blanchard Austin, 39, died Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born May 4, 1978, in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of Carroll Dean Blanchard and the late Isabell Pruitt Blanchard. The family will receive friends Monday, April 9th, 11AM-12Noon at Dunbar Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow in the Chapel at 12noon, officiated by Reverend Paul Smith.

Clyde William Ward

Clyde William Ward

Apr 4, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Clyde William Ward, 88, husband of 62 years to late Bobbie McKinney Ward, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 30, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Claude and Alta Petty Ward and is the last surviving family member of his immediate family. Clyde retired from Lance,...

Kenneth F. Voronin

Kenneth F. Voronin

Apr 3, 2018

Roebuck, SC- Kenneth Voronin, a proud Clemson graduate who worked as a mechanical engineer for over 20 years at Solvay, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.  Ken's passions lied in his community service.  He was a member of the Optimist Club, worked with Citizen Scholars as a Mentor, mentored 5th Grade students at Roebuck Elementary School, and was a...

John Anthony Holland

John Anthony Holland

Apr 3, 2018

Moore, SC- John Anthony Holland, 71, husband of Sally Ann Holland, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his home. John was born May 3, 1946 in Solihull, England, where he met and married his beloved wife, Sally, in 1967. In 1983, he and Sally, with their two sons, moved to Thompson, CT....

Tommy Sean Black

Tommy Sean Black

Apr 2, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Tommy Sean Black, 48, husband of Lisa Neely Black, died Monday, April 2, 2018. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step son, Josh Stephens (Alina). The family will receive friends Saturday, April 7th, 2-3PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church. A celebration of his life will follow at...

Rosalie Pace Leary

Rosalie Pace Leary

Apr 2, 2018

Boiling Springs, SC – Rosalie Pace Leary, 69, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 2, 2018. Rose was born on November 27, 1948 to the late William Leo and Anne Newcomb Pace. She was a licensed caregiver for over 15 years in both private duty and nursing homes. Rose was also a licensed insurance agent and was a member...

Harold "Ed" Gregory, Sr.

Harold "Ed" Gregory, Sr.

Apr 1, 2018

Harold “Ed” Gregory, Sr. Moore – Harold Edwin Gregory, Sr., 80, husband of Nina Hall Gregory, died Sunday April 1, 2018. Ed was born on August 13, 1937 to the late Arthur Lee and Evelyn Deason Gregory. He retired from Pepsi Cola after forty years of service.  Ed was a true servant who loved his family and Lord.  He was...

Nicholas Wesley Anderson

Nicholas Wesley Anderson

Mar 27, 2018

Moore, SC- Nicholas Wesley Anderson, 25, passed away at the home of his father in Hanahan, SC on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born June 3, 1992 in Mt. Pleasant, SC, Nicholas was the son of Angela Anderson and Mark Holmes. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Debra Anderson; paternal grandparents, Ron and Judy Holmes; his brothers, Cameron Ridings...

Joan Clements Holland

Joan Clements Holland

Mar 26, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Joan Clements Holland, 84, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on March 26, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan (pronounced JoAnn) was born in Forsyth, Georgia on August 2, 1933 to the late Billie Cowan Clements and Edwin Cecil Clements, Sr. She is...

Cameron Pierce Haar

Cameron Pierce Haar

Mar 23, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Cameron Pierce Haar, 61, died Friday, March 23, 2018 following an extended illness. Cameron grew up in Spartanburg, SC and was the son of Ann Burnett Haar and the late Harry J. Haar, Jr. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Sewanee: The University of the South. Cameron’s employment carried him to Ohio and Kansas, but...

Roy Eugene Bradley

Roy Eugene Bradley

Mar 23, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Roy Eugene Bradley, 66, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home. Born December 14, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Frances Sosbee Cristopher and the late Ralph Bradley. Roy made his home in Moore and Waterloo, as well as in the hearts of the people he met. His presence will be dearly...

Norma J. Lindsey Henson

Norma J. Lindsey Henson

Mar 22, 2018

Norma J. Lindsey Henson Roebuck – Norma Jean Henson, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2018. Norma was born on February 27, 1940 to the late William Hamilton and Minnie West Miller. She was a loving mother and grandmother, an entrepreneur, owner and operator of Norma’s Beauty Nook. Norma was the last surviving charter...

Raymond Philip Borges

Raymond Philip Borges

Mar 21, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Raymond Borges, 75, husband of Patricia "Trish" Borges, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.  A native of Somerset, Massachusetts, Ray received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Boston Conservatory of Music and was an instrumental music teacher in the Somerset School System for many years. Ray was always known by his...