Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Grubbs Champion
Oct 31, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Elizabeth Grubbs Champion, 91, wife of the late Dr. Francis Parker Champion, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born August 24, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Gentry and Martha Chaffin Grubbs. After her mother’s death when Betty was only 16 months old, she was reared by her grandmother, Mrs. James Chaffin. She...
Wayne Gosnell
Oct 27, 2017
Wayne Gosnell Spartanburg_ Wayne Gosnell, 55, husband of Kim Palmer Gosnell, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. Wayne was born in Spartanburg, a son of Cecil Preston and Lilly Mae Grizzle Gosnell. He was the owner, operator of K and W Services and a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. In addition to his wife, Wayne is...
R. Kent Pack
Oct 25, 2017
R. Kent Pack Roebuck, SC- Richard Kent Pack, 62, husband of Katie Queen Pack, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born January 28, 1955 in Radford, VA, Kent was a son of the late Thomas Guy and Lucille Hinkle Pack. He worked in the Industrial Instrumentation/Engineering field for more than 35 years. He demonstrated his love for his field through...
Lee Jerome Wyatt
Oct 19, 2017
Lee Jerome Wyatt Spartanburg – Lee Jerome Wyatt, 76, husband of the late Nan Mahaffey Wyatt, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Lee was born on December 27, 1940 to the late WJ and Nelle Lee Wyatt. He was the owner of Community Quick Shop, owner-operator of Jerome Wyatt Used Cars, wholesale and retail with two lots in Spartanburg and one...
Ernest Edwin "Dusty" Feltwell, Jr.
Oct 19, 2017
Ernest Edwin “Dusty” Feltwell, Jr. Spartanburg – Ernest Edwin Feltwell, Jr., 52, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Dusty was born on October 1, 1965 to Mary Moss Feltwell and the late Ernest Feltwell, Sr. He was educated in Jonesville, SC and worked in Columbia, SC where he met Charles B. “Chuck” Boatwright III. They worked together in Spartanburg for 17...
Ruby Christine Howell
Oct 18, 2017
Moore, SC- Ruby Christine Howell, 85, wife of the late Garvis Taylor Howell, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born March 12, 1932 in Campobello, SC, Ruby was a daughter of the late James Albert and Essie Pearl Gilbert Medley. After high school, she went on to complete her lab training at Spartanburg General Hospital. Ruby worked for many years for...
Annie "Ann" Sampson Jolly
Oct 15, 2017
Roebuck, SC- Annie “Ann” Sampson Jolly, 72, wife of Eric S. Jolly, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home. Born September 3, 1945 in Guilford College, NC, Ann was the daughter of the late Harold Norris and Ollie Gossett Sampson. She retired from Spartanburg County School District 5 as a speech therapist. Ann was a longtime member of Bethlehem...
Brooks David Bagwell
Oct 15, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Brooks David Bagwell, 45, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born September 13, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC, Brooks was the son of Judi Russell Bagwell and the late David Bagwell. In addition to his mother, Brooks is survived by his children, Blake, Olivia, Julia, and Josh; and two sisters, Tracie Mercer and Mary Beth Holley. A memorial...
Wilfred Joseph Forgette
Oct 13, 2017
Keystone Heights, FL- Wilfred Joseph Forgette, 84, husband of Violet Louise Forgette, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke, FL. Born February 11, 1933 in Malone, NY, he was a son of the late Wilfred Paul and Mildred Preston Forgette. After graduation, Wilfred joined the United States Navy where he proudly served...
Benjamin Phillip Kimbrell
Oct 12, 2017
Chesnee, SC- Benjamin Phillip Kimbrell, 73, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 24, 1944 in Chesnee, SC, Phil was a son of the late James Kenneth and Mallie Belle Hamrick Kimbrell. Phil is survived by his son, Jason Kimbrell and his wife, Mary; three grandchildren, Hannah and Grant Kimbrell, and Heather Whitehead; four...
Adam Jeremy Ferguson
Oct 10, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Adam Jeremy Ferguson went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born October 21, 1974 in Columbia, SC, but most recently residing in Spartanburg, Adam was the son of Daniel and Judy Ferguson of Spartanburg. Adam, a graduate of Clemson University enjoyed a successful career as a forensic accountant. Adam...
Shirley Ann Blanchard Berrong
Oct 10, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Shirley Ann Blanchard Berrong, 75, wife of the late James Howard Berrong, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Born July 6, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late James Tony and Alice Blanchard. Shirley will be loved and missed by her son, Randy James Wilson (Angela) of Spartanburg, SC; two daughters, Melissa Lynn Triplett (Tracy)...
Betty Jo "Betty Boop" Taylor
Oct 6, 2017
Betty Jo "Betty Boop" Taylor Betty Jo Dunagin Taylor, 91, passed away Oct 6, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Betty was born in Atlanta February 17, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Festus Hardin and wife Ruth Butler Hardin. She moved to Madisonville Tennessee in the early 40's. She worked at Beech Aircraft factory as a...
Lela Sellars Nelson
Oct 5, 2017
Lela S. Nelson Spartanburg – Lela S. Nelson, 96, wife of the late Willie Nelson, died Thursday, October 5, 2017. Lela was born on March 24, 1921 to the late William F. and Julia Young Sellars. She is survived by a daughter, Juila Ann Wilson; a sister, Mildred Dailey; and numerous grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held...
Elizabeth Cook Smith
Oct 5, 2017
Roebuck, SC- Mary Elizabeth Cook Smith, 82, wife of John Frank Smith, Jr., died Thursday, October 05, 2017 at her home. Born March 3, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Walter J. and Hattie Lucille Chapman Cook. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1951, and also a graduate of Spartanburg General...
Margaret Lucille Weathers
Oct 3, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Margaret L. Weathers, 73, wife of the late Johnny Weathers, passed in the hospital on Monday, October 3, 2017. Margaret retired from Phillip Dodge, Inc. after 30 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her son, Johnny Wayne Weathers and his wife, Melissa; daughter, Teresa Fowler and her...
Clemente Nicholas "Nick" Ray Leonard
Sep 28, 2017
Inman, SC- Nick Leonard, 33, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Nick was born January 10, 1984 in Spartanburg, SC. He is survived by his loving mother, Teressa Merrell and step father, Dennis Merrell of Inman, SC; his father, Clemente Trejo of Greenville, SC; sister, Alisha Moore and her husband, Donald, of Duncan, SC; nieces,...
Jackson "Jack" Westmoreland Hambrick
Sep 26, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Jackson Westmoreland Hambrick, 84, husband of Norma Watts Hambrick, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born July 27, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Jack was a son of the late Andrew Jackson and Irene Westmoreland Hambrick. He was a graduate of Wofford College and received his Masters from the University of South Carolina. Jack honorably served his country in the...
Sara Ann Burgess Romney
Sep 24, 2017
Sara Ann Burgess Romney Sara Ann Burgess Romney wife of the late Edward H. Romney, died September 24, 2017 and in Christ may be clothed in Glory. She was born in Gastonia, NC, January 20, 1942 to John M. and Doris Reid Burgess. Sara's life testimony is one of a disciple of Jesus Christ. She was a faithful and active...
Dakota James Efird
Sep 24, 2017
Albemarle, NC- Dakota James Efird, 21, son of Timothy Lionell Efird and Linda Sue Miller Averre, died Sunday, September 24, 2017. In addition to his parents, Dakota is survived by his brothers, Dylan and Daniel Efird; step father, Jonathan Averre; maternal grandparents, James and Sieglinde Miller; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Martha Efird of Stanfield, NC; and step grandparents, Robert and...
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