Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Mary Jayne Paynter Barker
Jan 10, 2017
Easley, SC- Mary Jayne Paynter Barker, 65, wife of the late Thomas Wayne Barker, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Born September 25, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late DuWayne and Marjorie Paynter. Mary studied nursing at the University of Wisconsin. She loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother and was a member of Joy Lutheran...
James Kenneth Stapleton
Jan 8, 2017
Roebuck, SC- James Kenneth Stapleton, 68, husband of Catherine “Cathy” Tripp Stapleton, died Sunday, January 8, 2017. Born July 12, 1948 in Union, SC, Ken was a son of the late Carl Eugene and Hilda Putnam Stapleton. He honorably served his country in the US Army Reserve and was the owner and operator of Stapleton’s Frame Shop. Ken was a...
Andrew "Drew" Morgan Dennis
Jan 7, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- Andrew “Drew” Morgan Dennis, 28, died at his home peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 after a long battle with the disease of addiction. Born on December 29, 1988, he was the beloved son of David L. and Carol C. Dennis. Drew had a sweet soul, was easy going and a free spirit who took pride in his...
John Earl Sloan, Sr.
Jan 6, 2017
Spartanburg, SC- John Earl Sloan, Sr., 75, died Friday, January 6, 2017. Born April 18, 1941 in Woodruff, SC, John was a son of the late Marvin Earl Sloan and Lucy Honeycutt Jackson. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Symtech Inc. as an electrical engineer. John was a loving and...
Emmala Louise Young
Jan 3, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Emmala Louise Young, a resident of Summit Hills Retirement Community in Spartanburg, South Carolina, died Wednesday, January 3, 2017. She was 95. A native of Spartanburg she was the daughter of Thomas Cleburne and Ada Justice Young and was preceded in death by her siblings Thomas Rudolph Young, Sr; Mary Lucille Young; Samuel Cleburne Young; Marion Justice Young...
Ada Harmon Willis
Jan 3, 2017
Roebuck, SC- Ada Belle Harmon Willis, 89, wife of the late Vernon E. Willis, Sr., died Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Born February 6, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC, Ada was the daughter of the late Herbert and Maggie Thompson Harmon. She was a graduate of Pacolet High School and co-owner of the Willis Cash Mart in Stone Station. Ada was a...
John Montgomery Cart
Jan 2, 2017
Spartanburg – John Montgomery Cart, 91, died on Monday, January 2, 2017. Born March 17, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC, John was a son of the late John and Lucile Montgomery Cart. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lelia Manning Cart in 1982; his late wife, Lynn Allrich Cart in 2013; his sister, Elizabeth Cart Morrison; and his brother, Walter...
Jesse Eugene "Gene" Brown
Jan 1, 2017
Jesse Eugene “Gene” Brown (74), resident of Greenwood, SC, passed away on January 1, 2017.Gene was born on May 10, 1942 in Spartanburg County SC to Ralph Brown and Clara Godfrey. A veteran of the US Army, Gene served his country honorably. Following his military service, Gene worked as a security professional, most prominently with Flagstar as Assets Protection Director;...
Jesse Eugene "Gene" Brown
Jan 1, 2017
Jesse Eugene “Gene” Brown (74), resident of Greenwood, SC, passed away on January 1, 2017.Gene was born on May 10, 1942 in Spartanburg County SC to Ralph Brown and Clara Godfrey. A veteran of the US Army, Gene served his country honorably. Following his military service, Gene worked as a security professional, most prominently with Flagstar as Assets Protection Director;...
Samuel Wayne Edwards
Dec 23, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Samuel Wayne Edwards, 73, husband of Barbara Burrell Edwards, died Friday, December 23, 2016. Born April 25, 1943 in Spartanburg, SC, Mr. Edwards was a son of the late C. B. and Irene Mayton Edwards. He was a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served his country in the US Marine Corps and the US Army before his retirement. In...
Randall Lee Owens
Dec 16, 2016
Randall Lee Owens Pauline – Randall Lee Owens, 60, died peacefully Friday, December 16, 2016. Randall was born on November 5, 1956 to the Lee W. Owens (Carolyn) and Betty Fleming Owens. He was a loving son, brother, father, and “Grampy.” Randall was of the Methodist faith and loved his work as an Electrician. He is survived by his daughter,...
George Easler
Dec 12, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- George Easler, 69, husband of the late Janice Easler, died Monday, December 12, 2016. Born May 9, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, George was a son of the late Lee and Esther Hembree Easler. He was the owner and operator of Easler Custom Builders and a member of the Cherokee Springs Masonic Lodge 135. George had a passion for...
Hubert Dean Waldrep
Dec 10, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Hubert Dean Waldrep, 82, husband of Mary Jones Waldrep, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born December 3, 1934 in Enoree, SC, Hubert was a son of the late Reid and Eva Burke Waldrep. He served Spartanburg County for 58 years. Hubert was a lifetime member of the Roebuck Masonic Lodge 357, an avid fisherman, and of the Baptist...
Larry Robert Shaw
Dec 10, 2016
Woodruff, SC- Larry Robert Shaw, 77, husband of Joan Wilson Shaw, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born April 11, 1939 in Granville, NY, Larry was a son of the late George Henry and Irene DeKalb Shaw. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his sons, Dale Shaw (Jan) of Crossville, TN and Don Shaw (Jerrie) of Argyle, NY;...
Roberta S. Crotts
Dec 7, 2016
Roberta S. Crotts Moore – Roberta Sain Crotts, 89, wife of the late Russell Crotts, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born on October 17, 1927 to the late John and Edith Brackett Sain. Roberta along with her husband founded Roebuck Plastics, Inc. in 1976 and operated it until 1996. She was a loving wife and mother who always...
Flora Tate Cavin
Dec 6, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Flora Tate Cavin, 94, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Born July 26, 1922, in Pacolet, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Earl Tate. She was married to her high school sweetheart, James Henry Cavin, for 69 loving years before his death on Dec. 12, 2013....
Danny Ray Hughes
Dec 5, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Danny Ray Hughes, 66, husband of Ava Jennings Hughes, died Monday, December 5, 2016. Born August 2, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, Danny was a son of the late John T. and Curtis Sumner Hughes. He received his Masters of Education from USC and was a lifelong member of Roebuck Presbyterian Church where he served as a past Deacon,...
Scott Wayne Edwards
Dec 5, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Scott Wayne Edwards, 53, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. Born November 6, 1963 in Greer, SC, Scott was a son of Samuel Wayne and Barbara Burrell Edwards. He honorably served his country in the US Army on the 118th Military Police Battalion of the 82nd Airborne. Scott was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents,...
Betty Jean Gilfillan
Nov 29, 2016
Bakersfield, CA- Betty Jean Gilfillan, 82, formerly Roebuck, SC, went home to rest in the arms of the Almighty on November 29th, 2016. She was surrounded with loving family singing hymns as she entered into His presence. She will be forever remembered for her quick wit, her love for anyone she met, and her holy boldness. Betty was born in...
Erma Dean Funderburk Satterwhite
Nov 29, 2016
Moore, SC- Erma Dean Funderburk Satterwhite, 90, wife of the late Norman Satterwhite, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home. Born May 25, 1926 in Nashville, AR, Erma was the youngest and last surviving of six children of the late Preasley and Ethel Funderburk. She was a member of Gideons Auxillary and Roebuck Baptist Church where she was involved...