Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Janet Moore Scruggs
Mar 21, 2018
Woodruff, SC- Janet Moore Scruggs, 61, wife of the late Richard Scruggs, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 peacefully at home. Born March 7, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC, Janet was a daughter of the late Henry Singleton Moore and Doris Coggins Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Scruggs Shuler and her husband, Chris; grandchild, Cason Shuler; a sister, Doris...
Sherry Jan Durkin
Mar 20, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Sherry Jan Durkin, 44, wife of Mark Anthony Durkin, Sr., died Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Born April 19, 1973 in Greer, SC, Sherry was the daughter of Alton L. Seaburg and Dorothy Seaburg. In addition to her husband and father, Sherry is survived by her daughters, Samantha and Jessica Durkin; her son, Mark Anthony Durkin, Jr.; her step...
Virginia Poole McKinney
Mar 19, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Virginia Poole McKinney, 89, wife of the late John Russell McKinney, died Monday, March 19, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born December 30, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Virginia was a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Ivey Poole. She was a beloved member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Suzanne M. Searson...
Charles L Elder
Mar 19, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Charles L. Elder, 77, husband of Ann Moore Elder, was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, March 19, 2018. Born October 19, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was the son of the late Leona “Mary Jo” and Toy M. Elder, Sr. He was a graduate of Fairforest High School, class of 1960, and a...
John Erwin Phifer
Mar 17, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- John “Jack” Erwin Phifer, Sr., 88, husband of Mildred “Millie” W. Phifer, passed away at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Born September 22, 1929 in Chester, SC, he was a son of the late Isaac Avery and Mary Hamilton Phifer. Jack was a devout and lifelong Presbyterian, having been a charter member, Elder, and...
Henry Thomas
Mar 17, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Henry Thomas, Jr., 64, husband of Denise Ladebauche Thomas, left his human presence to be with his Savior on Saturday, March 17, 2018 after a fierce battle with cancer. Born March 10, 1954 in Fort Jackson, SC, Henry was the son of the late Henry Thomas, Sr. and Katie Evelyn Thomas. Henry attended Spartanburg High School, University of...
Robert LaCoste Kirven, IV
Mar 16, 2018
Roebuck, SC- Robert LaCoste Kirven, IV, 31, died Friday, March 16, 2018. Robert is survived by his mother, Elaine Worley Kirven; his father, Robert LaCoste Kirven, III, and his wife, Susan; his sister, Mary Beth Lunsford and her husband, Josh; his brother, Marc Lambert; and his nieces and nephews, Nathan, Dylan, and Camryn Lunsford, Harrison and Grant Lambert. A memorial...
William Morris Lankford
Mar 15, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- William Morris Lankford, 71, husband of Pamela Falardeau Lankford, died Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born October 25, 1946 in Tryon, NC, Bill was a son of the late Clarence and Lettie Morgan Lankford. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his sons, Michael Lankford and Lee Grant of Spartanburg; his daughter, Joellen DiMauro and her husband,...
William Donald Bain
Mar 15, 2018
Don was born in Rochelle, Illinois on July 1, 1925 and enjoyed ninety-plus wonderful years on this earth. He peacefully slipped away on Thursday, March 15 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Don spent his early years in Illinois, Michigan, and Iowa, graduating from West High School in Waterloo, Iowa. During World War II he served in the...
Robert Reynolds Jones
Mar 14, 2018
Robert Reynolds Jones Spartanburg – Robert Reynolds Jones, 31, passed away peacefully with his wife, Christa Jones, by his side on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Robert was born on October 25, 1986 to Richard and Nancy Greensmith Jones. He was a 2010 Clemson University Graduate, a member of the TKE Fraternity, and faithfully served his country as a Captain in...
Charles Ragans Hughes
Mar 12, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Charles Ragans Hughes, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018. Born July 12, 1931 in Spartanburg, SC, Charles was a son of the late George and Ola Bishop Hughes. He retired from Arkwright Mills after 30 years of service and was a member of Stone Station Baptist Church. Charles is survived by...
Sandra Herren Tucker
Mar 12, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Sandra Herren Tucker, 71, wife of the late William A. Tucker, III, died Monday, March 12, 2018. She is survived by her son, Daniel Tucker; daughter, Allison Tucker Patrick; grandchildren, Kimberly Peace, Jessica McClain, Brandon Tucker, and Kristopher Patrick; two great grandchildren, Zayne Sondov and Ellani Peace; and a sister, Virginia Norris. In addition to her parents, Daniel...
Daniel Eugene Petty
Mar 10, 2018
Daniel Eugene Petty Moore, SC - Daniel Eugene Petty, 45, son of Clarence Daniel and Donna Boyter Petty, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Dan had a passion for all types of music and playing guitar. Anyone who knew him, knew he loved the rock band Journey. He loved sharing his faith in God with anyone would listen. Despite...
Stephen Douglas Soldner, Sr.
Mar 7, 2018
Moore, SC- Stephen Douglas Soldner, Sr., 72, husband of the late Patricia Landry Soldner, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home. Born July 30, 1945 in Wisconsin, Stephen was a son of the late Baldwin Theodore and Lorraine Redig Soldner. He honorably served his country in the US Navy for more than 20 years and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church....
Bobby Ned Poole
Mar 5, 2018
Bobby N. Poole Moore – Bobby Ned Poole, 80, husband of Beatrice Davis Poole, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2018, after an extended illness. Born January 29, 1938, in Laurens County, Bobby was the son of the late Irby and Rebecca Parsons Poole. He was a graduate of Gray Court Owings High School...
Evelyn Spake Kelly
Mar 3, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Evelyn Spake Kelly, 92, wife of the late Alvin Earl Kelly, died Saturday, March 3, 2018. Born November 16, 1925 in Pacolet, SC, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Wellington Adams and Ella Robinette Spake. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Kelly (Sarah) and Tim Kelly (Sonya); grandchildren, Meghann Kelly, Nathaniel Kelly, Geoffrey Kelly, Brooke Wilson...
William Eugene Greaves
Mar 2, 2018
Greenville_ William E Greaves, 89 passed away on March 2, 2018 at Shepherd’s Care Center. Born in Washington DC on July 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Gene and Hannah Greaves. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Stirling. Bill graduated from Bob Jones University, then started the Broadcast Engineering Department where he taught for...
Bettye Creech Cecil
Mar 2, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Bettye Creech Cecil, 87, of 139 Fernbrook Circle and North Litchfield Beach, passed away peacefully with her children beside her on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bettye was the eldest daughter of the late Douglas and Margaret Creech, and the wife of the late Kent Cecil of Spartanburg. Kent and Bettye were united...
Landon Robert Bridges
Feb 24, 2018
Inman, SC- Landon Robert Bridges, 31, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Born May 1, 1986, he was the son of Curtis Graham Bridges and Deborah Kaye Timmons Bridges. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ethan; his hound dog, Smoky; and many cousins he considered brothers. Landon graduated from...
Eric Shane Morris
Feb 18, 2018
Spartanburg, SC- Eric Shane Morris, 29, son of John and Linda Burnette Morris, died Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born January 20, 1989 in Spartanburg, SC, Eric was a graduate of Dorman High School. He was employed with Morris Heating and Air for the last 11 years. Eric was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he...