Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

William Isaac Seagrist

William Isaac Seagrist

Feb 21, 2017

Lyman, SC- William Isaac Seagrist, 81, husband of Janet Rae Hoffner Seagrist, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born March 11, 1935 in Halifax, PA, William was the son of the late Oscar Henry and Esther Biever Seagrist. He honorably served his country in the US Navy for 21 years. William loyally served his church, family, friends, and his...

Phillip Fred Perretta

Phillip Fred Perretta

Feb 18, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Phillip Fred Perretta, 72, died Saturday, February 18, 2017. Born December 18, 1944 in Akron, OH, Phillip was the son of Fred Anthony Perretta and the late Marion Alexander Perretta. He honorably served his country in the US Army and was a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. Phillip is survived by his sons, Philip Perretta (Tammy) of Miami, FL...

Nancy Fay Holcombe Pilkington

Nancy Fay Holcombe Pilkington

Feb 18, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Nancy Fay Holcombe Pilkington, 70, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born January 19, 1947 in Greenville, SC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Roy Lee Holcombe, Sr. and Dorcas Mae Campbell Holcombe. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1966. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Wendy Freeman...

Larry Eugene Dent

Larry Eugene Dent

Feb 17, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Larry Eugene Dent, 75, husband of Florence Elizabeth Dent, died Friday, February 17, 2017. Born October 20, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of late Henry Eugene Dent and Lottie Wanida Dent. A graduate of Wofford College, Larry was a talented musician and photographer. As a Major in the US Army, he proudly served his country...

Margaret Susan Gass Wheeler

Margaret Susan Gass Wheeler

Feb 17, 2017

Pauline, SC- Margaret Susan Gass Wheeler, 89, wife of the late Parran James Wheeler, Jr., died Friday, February 17, 2017, peacefully at her home. Born August 10, 1927 in Abell, Maryland, she was one of the thirteen children of the late John and Lola Lee Hayden Gass. Margaret and her husband volunteered for Mobile Meals for over 20 years and...

Ronald "Ronnie" Ventson Bennett

Ronald "Ronnie" Ventson Bennett

Feb 15, 2017

Arcadia, SC- Ronald Ventson Bennett, 73, husband of Gail Smith Bennett, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born April 28, 1943 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Benjamin Bennett and Hazel Arrington Mallory. He honorably served his country in the US Marine Corp and was a member of Westgate Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his...

Kathleen Kane Monzi

Kathleen Kane Monzi

Feb 13, 2017

Moore, SC- Kathleen Kane Monzi, 79, wife of the late Ronald Ferdinand Monzi, died Monday, February 13, 2017. Kathleen was born February 25, 1937 to the late Charles Kane, Sr. and Garnet Guiney Kane. Kathleen is survived by her sons, Michael Monzi of Nashville, TN, and Mark Monzi (Kim) of Simpsonville, SC; five grandchildren, Ashton, Makala, Kristen, Kaitlyn, and Nick...

Jayantilal Patel

Jayantilal Patel

Feb 12, 2017

Jayantilal Patel

Karen Lynne Wofford

Karen Lynne Wofford

Feb 7, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Karen Lynne Wofford, 65, wife of Jerry D. Wofford, died Tuesday, February 07, 2017. Born February 2, 1952 in Texas, Karen was a daughter of Fan Kosmitis Edwards and the late William Edwards. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to her husband and mother, Karen is survived by...

Bobby Dean Bridges

Bobby Dean Bridges

Feb 4, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Bobby Dean Bridges, 81, husband of the late June Puckett Bridges, died Saturday, February 04, 2017. Born January 12, 1936 in Clifton, SC, Bobby was a son of the late Broadus Graham and Ruby Cash Bridges. He was a restaurateur of many establishments in the Greenville/Spartanburg area and a proficient musician until the very end. Bobby was a...

Margaret S. Cherry

Margaret S. Cherry

Jan 31, 2017

Margaret S. Cherry Leesville, SC- Margaret Steadman Cherry, 88, wife of the late Norman D. Cherry, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Born December 8, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, Margaret was a daughter of the late Joe and Eva Hipp Steadman. She was retired from JC Penny. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Norma Jean Rodgers (Tommy) of Leesville, SC, Linda...

Debbie Brady McAbee

Debbie Brady McAbee

Jan 30, 2017

Moore, SC- Debbie Brady McAbee, 62, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born December 18, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, Debbie was a daughter of the late Hansel Hovey and Evelyn Mahaffey Brady. She is survived by her three sons, Jason McAbee of Boiling Springs, SC, Brandon McAbee (Crystal)...

Alicia L. Anderson

Alicia L. Anderson

Jan 26, 2017

Alicia L. Anderson Pauline- Alicia Lauren Anderson, 31, died Thursday, January 26, 2017. Alicia was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, a daughter of Brian Ernest and Donna Elaine Neary Anderson.  She was a graduate of Dorman High School, class of 2003.  Alicia loved to sing and people knew her by her voice.  She had a beautiful heart, both inside and...

Mitchell Lee Cothran, Sr.

Mitchell Lee Cothran, Sr.

Jan 25, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Mitchell Lee Cothran, Sr., 70, husband of Naomi Lindsey Cothran, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his home. Born March 1, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, M. L. was a son of the late Albert Lee and Peggy Clary Cothran. He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and the founder and owner of Piedmont Heating & Air Conditioning....

Elaine Claxton Laird

Elaine Claxton Laird

Jan 19, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Elaine Claxton Laird, 76, wife of Samuel Ervin Laird, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1940 in Augusta, GA, Elaine was a daughter of the late Lewis Asbury and Daisy Belle Clark Claxton. She was a devoted homemaker and volunteer for Spartanburg Regional Hospice for many years. Elaine was...

Grace Duncan Arthur

Grace Duncan Arthur

Jan 18, 2017

     Spartanburg, SC - Grace D. Arthur died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at White Oak Estates Nursing Center after a brief illness.      Born September 10, 1919 in Spartanburg, SC, Grace was the daughter of the late Ollie and Essie Duncan and the widow of Lee D. Arthur.      She was a member for more than 50 years of Bethany Baptist Church, and...

Anna Rucinska Wisniewski

Anna Rucinska Wisniewski

Jan 17, 2017

Spartanburg, SC- Anna Rucinska Wisniewski, 94, wife of the late Julian Joseph Wisniewski, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Born December 28, 1922 in Poland, Anna was a daughter of the late Prokot and Palaszkia Holonenko Rucinska. Anna is survived by her sons, Julian and Edward Wisniewski; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 21st,...

James L. "Pizza Man" Kelly

James L. "Pizza Man" Kelly

Jan 17, 2017

James L. “Pizza Man” Kelly Spartanburg – James Kelly, 72, husband of Teresa DeBrodt Kelly, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2:00PM at Ben Avon United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to The American Cancer Society; PO Box 22478Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Condolences may...

William Earl Smart

William Earl Smart

Jan 13, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC - William Earl Smart died suddenly on Saturday January 14, 2017.  A celebration service of his life will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2:00pm at Spartanburg Central United Methodist Church, 233 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Dothan, AL, on May 3, 1935, he was the son of the late William Vaughn and Ruth Smart.  He...

Larry Douglas Cromer

Larry Douglas Cromer

Jan 10, 2017

Pauline, SC- Larry Douglas Cromer, 64, husband of Debra Smith Cromer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at his home after a long and courageous battle with stomach cancer. Born November 29, 1952 in Waco, TX, Mr. Cromer was a son of the late Roy W. and...