Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Caroline Johnson Compton

Caroline Johnson Compton

Feb 18, 2018

Caroline Johnson Compton Spartanburg - Caroline Johnson Compton, daughter of Catherine Johnson Compton and the late Phillip Andrew Compton, entered into eternal peace on February 18th.  She was born June 10, 1988 in Spartanburg, SC. She attended Dorman High School and graduated from Clemson University in 2011 with a degree in Secondary Education –English. Caroline was active in the Spartanburg...

Joey Robert Bishop

Joey Robert Bishop

Feb 16, 2018

Glendale, SC- Joey Robert Bishop, 57, husband of Cynthia “Cindy” Chappell Bishop, died Friday, February 16, 2018. Born July 2, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, Joey was a son of the late Joe Crawford and Roberta Elaine Bishop. In addition to his wife, Joey is survived by his son, Joshua Chappell (Christin); grandchildren, Kayla Chase Chappell, Lukas Jakob Chappell, Samson Grey...

Gary Forrest Bohlen

Gary Forrest Bohlen

Feb 16, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Gary Forrest Bohlen, 64, husband of Mary Elizabeth Kimball Bohlen, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home. Born October 11, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina, Gary was a son of the late Harold Otto and Marie Phillips Bohlen.Gary was a devoted husband, generous father, and loving grandfather. In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his...

Evelyn Littlefield Harrison

Evelyn Littlefield Harrison

Feb 14, 2018

Evelyn Littlefield Harrison Pauline - Evelyn Littlefield Harrison, affectionately known as “Miss E”, 88, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Born in Woodruff, SC, on July 5, 1929 to the late James Clyde & Tabitha Riddle Littlefield.  She met and married the love of her life H.G. “Speed” Harrison on August...

Hannah Stewart Ashley

Hannah Stewart Ashley

Feb 13, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Hannah Elizabeth Stewart Ashley, 78, wife of Marshall D. Ashley, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born January 29, 1940 in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Madge Rollins Stewart. Hannah was a long time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a kind, gentle soul and was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Ronald Barry Rollins

Ronald Barry Rollins

Feb 13, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Ronald Barry Rollins, 72, husband of Martha Marie McBride Rollins, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born January 15, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Elias V. and Jeanette Roddy Rollins. He honorably served his country in the US Army Reserves and retired after 28 years of service with Cryovac. Ronnie never met a...

Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland

Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland

Feb 12, 2018

Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland  Spartanburg- Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland, 67, husband of Dianne Schlock Westmoreland, passed away on February 12, 2018.  He was born April 27, 1950, to the late William Pat and Estelle Pearson Westmoreland of Woodruff. Woodruff High School was his alma mater and he was a graduate of Presbyterian College and The Medical University of South Carolina...

Dr. Hugh Ansel Hayes

Dr. Hugh Ansel Hayes

Feb 12, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Hugh completed his earth's journey to enter heaven February 12, 2018.  He was born October 18, 1936 in Mayo, South Carolina and the youngest son of Hosea Elam and Mary Price Hayes.   Chesnee High School was his alma mater and he attended Spartanburg Methodist, Clemson School of Veterinary Science and received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the...

Betty Breland Elston

Betty Breland Elston

Feb 9, 2018

Betty Breland Elston Spartanburg - Betty Breland Elston, 86, died Friday, February 9, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 21, 1931, she was the daughter of W. Ray and Mary Shevlin Breland. She grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and St. Louis, Missouri and was a graduate of Mary Institute Country Day School in St....

John Andrew Weaver

John Andrew Weaver

Feb 9, 2018

John A. Weaver Pauline – John Andrew Weaver, 79, husband of Margret Hartmann Weaver, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1938 to the late John McNair and Maude Evans Weaver. John faithfully served his country in the US Airforce, retiring after 20 years of service. Afterward, he also worked and retired from...

Charles Edwin Royals

Charles Edwin Royals

Feb 8, 2018

Charles E. Royals Pauline – Charles Edwin Royals, 95, husband of the late Helen Setzer Royals, died Friday February 8, 2018. He was born on April 12, 1922 to the late James Oscar and Deanie Gunter Royals. Charles faithfully served his country in the US Navy during WWII, serving on the USS Parrott and the USS Seattle.  He was employed...

Deonn Kirk Yates

Deonn Kirk Yates

Feb 8, 2018

Deonn K. Yates Spartanburg - Deonn Kirk Yates, 68, husband of Linda Manley Yates, went to eternal rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Deonn was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 11, 1949, a son of Late Harold Leo and Virginia Faith Whitcome Yates.   He faithfully served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Deonn was then...

Helen Falls Cathcart

Helen Falls Cathcart

Feb 7, 2018

Moore, SC- Helen Falls Cathcart, 93, wife of the late Dean McLauren Cathcart, Jr., died Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born June 18, 1924 in Union, SC, Helen was a daughter of the late William L. Falls and Lillian Dill Falls Owens. After many years of service, she retired from Arkwright Mills. Helen was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church....

Claude Wayne Lamb

Claude Wayne Lamb

Feb 7, 2018

Claude Wayne Lamb Roebuck - Claude Wayne Lamb, 67, husband of Wanda Wofford Lamb, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Wayne was born in Spartanburg, on January 5, 1951, a son of Claude Boyd Lamb and the late Betty Meadows Lamb.  He faithfully served his country in the US Army, afterwards, he was employed and retired from the US Postal Service. ...

Jean Blain Walters

Jean Blain Walters

Feb 5, 2018

Moore, SC- Jean Blain Walters, 88, wife of the late David Earl Walters, Sr., died Monday, February 5, 2018. Jean is survived by her step children, David E. Walters, Jr. and Delia Pellegrino; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and her brother, William Blain. In addition to her husband, Jean was predeceased by a step son, Stephen F. Walters. Services will...

Gena James Boyter

Gena James Boyter

Feb 3, 2018

Moore, SC- Gena James Boyter, 68, wife of Clarence Philip Boyter, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born November 29, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC, Gena was the daughter of the late Charles Preston and Ellender Howard James. She was a member of Impact Community Church. In addition to her husband, Gena is survived by her daughter,...

Marcia Stone Peake

Marcia Stone Peake

Feb 3, 2018

Pauline, SC- Marcia Evelyn Stone Peake, 85, wife of the late John Lamartine Peake, Jr., died Saturday, February 3, 2018. Born February 20, 1932 in Woodruff, SC, Marcia was the daughter of the late John Roscoe and Maude Bobo Stone. She was a talented seamstress, homemaker, and loved to read, crochet, and knit. Marcia was previously employed with Raycord and...

Linda Hensley Rowland

Linda Hensley Rowland

Feb 1, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Linda Hensley Rowland, 70, wife of Barry Lawrence Rowland, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 21, 1947 in Brevard, NC, Linda was the daughter of Frankie Jean Galloway McElrath and the late James Franklin Hensley. She was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, class of 1965, and an Honors graduate of...

Patricia Abernathy Seay

Patricia Abernathy Seay

Jan 30, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Carolyn Abernathy Seay, 85, wife of the late Oliver F. Seay, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born June 22, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Patricia was the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Harvey Abernathy. Her life was committed to virtues of family, Christian principals, Canaan Baptist Church, friends, and her community....

Christopher Yates Parris

Christopher Yates Parris

Jan 24, 2018

Spartanburg, SC- Christopher Yates Parris, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Home in Landrum, SC. Born November 22, 1944 in Mapleton, Iowa, he was the son of the late Christopher Yates Parris, Sr. and Mary Margaret Myers Parris. Mr. Parris began a long and rewarding career with Southern Bell, later BellSouth, and...