Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Brenda Elaine Bragg Satterfield

Brenda Elaine Bragg Satterfield

Dec 21, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Our loving mother, Brenda Elaine Bragg Satterfield, 77 years young, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 and will be spending Christmas in Heaven. Born January 6, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, Brenda was the daughter of the late Robert E. Bragg and Evelyn Lowe Bragg. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church where she played the piano...

Doris Jean Gideon Hughes

Doris Jean Gideon Hughes

Dec 16, 2017

Doris Jean Gideon Hughes Spartanburg, SC – Doris Jean Gideon Hughes, 85, wife of the late George Thomas “Tommy” Hughes, died Saturday, December 16, 2017. Doris was born on August 6, 1932 in Cross Anchor, to the late John and Lula Harris Gideon. She graduated from Cross Anchor High School and Cecil Business School. Doris loved children and had a...

Joyce Jones Atkins

Joyce Jones Atkins

Dec 11, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Joyce Jones Atkins, 88, wife of the late William Ray Atkins, died Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 21, 1929 in Spartanburg, Joyce was a daughter of the late Brian and Tully Estridge Jones. She is survived by her son, Mike Atkins (Debbie); grandsons, Cory and Brent Atkins; and a sister, Mary...

Rodney Kevin Sarver

Rodney Kevin Sarver

Dec 10, 2017

Pauline, SC- Rodney Kevin Sarver, 51, died suddenly on Sunday, December 10, 2017 while diamond prospecting in Arkansas.  Kevin had an adventurous spirit and he loved geology with a passion—vacations were spent trying to find a cave to crawl around in!  Kevin obtained his bachelors degree in geology at Clemson University in 1996 and was an avid football fan (go...

Sammie Jeryl Willis

Sammie Jeryl Willis

Dec 9, 2017

Clifton, SC- Sammie Jeryl Willis, 63, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. Born May 18, 1954 in Laurens, SC, Jerry was the son of the late Dewey Elmer and Mildred Juanita Overstreet Willis. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Angela Nicole Willis of Knoxville, TN; his son, Sammie Jason Willis of Johnson City, TN; three grandchildren, Sage, Malea,...

H.G. "Speed" Harrison

H.G. "Speed" Harrison

Dec 6, 2017

H. G. “Speed” Harrison Pauline_ H. G. “Speed” Harrison, 89, husband of Evelyn Littlefield Harrison, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully, at home, with his family by his side, on December 6, 2017. Speed was born on July 12, 1928, in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg, SC, to the late Lawrence H. and...

Hal Ondra Black

Hal Ondra Black

Dec 4, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Reverend Hal Ondra Black, 81, husband of Lillie Buchanan Black, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 4, 2017. Born October 10, 1936 in Waco, NC, Ondra was the son of the late Ural Alexander and Epsie Hord Black. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Carolina College in 1958 and attended Southwestern...

Michael "Mike" Kenneth Cox

Michael "Mike" Kenneth Cox

Dec 2, 2017

Inman, SC- Michael Kenneth Cox, 46, husband of Kirsten Axford Cox, died suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born December 4, 1970 in Lenior, NC, Mike was a son of Kenneth DeWitt and Doris Marie Willis Cox. He was VP at HSGM USA for many years. Mike was an avid mountain biker and camper, a loving husband and father, and...

Max Barnard Hollis

Max Barnard Hollis

Nov 25, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – Max B. Hollis, age 86, wife of J. Thomas Hollis (Tom), died on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at home.  Born December 9, 1930 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Max was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (McDaniel) and Fredrick Lynde-Wood Barnard.  Max and Tom just recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.  Max graduated from Converse College in 1951. ...

Brian Patrick Meegan

Brian Patrick Meegan

Nov 24, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Brian Patrick Meegan, 23, son of Kevin Daniel and Lisa Symancyk Meegan, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Brian was a graduate of Providence High School in Charlotte, NC and was currently a student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed Jazz music and played both the guitar...

Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr.

Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

Moore, SC- Dr. Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Jr., 74, beloved husband of Vickie Haulbrook Ripaldi, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017. Born April 27, 1943 in Detroit, MI, Tom was a son of the late Thomas Edward Ripaldi, Sr. and Frances Arlene Ripaldi. He honorably served his country in the Air Force Reserves Special Ops...

Sheryl Lee Adkins

Sheryl Lee Adkins

Nov 23, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Sheryl Lee Adkins, 63, wife of David Ronald Adkins, died Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born September 2, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Sherry was a daughter of Elizabeth Ann Blanchard Millwood and the late Raeford Glen Millwood. In addition to her mother and husband, Sherry is survived by her children, David Adkins, Jr. and Missy Adkins (Jay); grandchildren, Marissa...

Frances Davis Smith

Frances Davis Smith

Nov 20, 2017

Pauline, SC- After an extended illness Frances Geneva Smith, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017. Frances was the daughter of the late George Crossley and Geneva Davis. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman H. Smith; a sister, Christine Van Patton; and a brother, Junior Crossley. Frances was a member of Friendship Baptist...

David Thomas Barnes

David Thomas Barnes

Nov 16, 2017

David T. Barnes Spartanburg - David Thomas Barnes, 88, husband of Annie White Barnes, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2017.   He was born on September 7, 1929 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Norwood Ashley and Annie Martha Carter Barnes.  He retired from Sherwin-Williams where he was store manager in both Whiteville, NC and Spartanburg, SC....

Jerry Lewis Davenport

Jerry Lewis Davenport

Nov 15, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Jerry Lewis Davenport, 75, husband of Brenda Whitman Davenport, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Eight years earlier, Jerry had been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and was given a prognosis of a one-year survival. His family and friends are grateful for the blessing of his additional years. During this time, Jerry touched many...

Gary Keith Hartwig

Gary Keith Hartwig

Nov 7, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Gary Keith Hartwig, 70, husband of the late Joyce Ann Hartwig, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home. Born January 1, 1947 in Quincy, IL, Gary was a son of Areva Lair Hartwig and the late Earl Hartwig. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. Gary is survived by his sons, Jared Hartwig (Ariel)...

Patricia Granger Morris

Patricia Granger Morris

Nov 5, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Patricia Granger Morris, 75, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born January 31st 1942 in Ware, MA. She was a daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Granger. After raising her six children, Patricia realized a lifelong passion for helping others by becoming a social worker. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Thomas Morris; her daughters,...

Stephen Harley Hutchins

Stephen Harley Hutchins

Oct 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Stephen Harley Hutchins, 41, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born August 19, 1976 in Spartanburg, SC, Stephen was a son of Harley Woodrow Hutchins, Jr. and Dawn Elizabeth Ridgeway Richard. He attended Dorman High School and was an electrician by trade. Stephen was a fun loving soul with a big heart for people. In addition to his...

Ralph Dean Mize

Ralph Dean Mize

Oct 31, 2017

Roebuck, SC- Ralph Dean Mize, 81, husband of Janie Whitmore Mize, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born April 27, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, Ralph was a son of the late Mack and Jessie Lainer Mize. He was a member of Roebuck Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his daughters,...

James Jerry Seay

James Jerry Seay

Oct 31, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Jerry Seay, 83, husband of Gloria Condrey Seay, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born June 20, 1934 in Pacolet Mills, SC, Jerry was the son of the late DeWitt Talmadge and Mary Roselle Hodge Seay. He retired after many years of service from Piedmont Natural Gas. Jerry was a handyman whose...