Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

James "Jimmy" Morgan Isom

James "Jimmy" Morgan Isom

Nov 25, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- James Morgan Isom, Jr., 60, died Friday, November 25, 2016. Born January 11, 1956, Jimmy was the son of the late James Morgan and Frances Payne Isom. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Clemson University, where he was a member and Councilman of the Kappa Alpha Order. Jimmy was a longtime member of Trinity United...

Carolyn "Carol" Cothran Smith

Carolyn "Carol" Cothran Smith

Nov 24, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Carolyn Cothran Smith, 73, wife of Paul Smith, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 4, 1943 in Newberry, SC, Carol was a daughter of the late Albert Lee and Jeanette Cleary Cothran. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Rodney Edward Smith; daughter, Leah Vaughn; stepsons, Steve...

Lucille Petty Easler

Lucille Petty Easler

Nov 23, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Lucille Petty Easler, 97, wife of the late Walter Easler, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Born March 28, 1919 in Spartanburg, SC, Lucille was the daughter of the late Lath and Effie Rogers Petty. She was the owner and operator of Westside Styling Salon and a longtime member of Westgate Baptist Church. Lucille is survived by...

Lisa A. Tallent Godfrey

Lisa A. Tallent Godfrey

Nov 20, 2016

Lisa Ann T. Godfrey Moore, SC- Lisa Ann Tallent Godfrey, 54, died Sunday, November 20, 2016. Born April 3, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, Lisa was the daughter of Rebecca Bradley Tallent and the late Jessie Tallent. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Lisa will always be remembered for her kind and loving spirit. In addition to her mother,...

Richard Francis Clark

Richard Francis Clark

Nov 19, 2016

Richard Francis Clark died peacefully at home on Saturday November 19, 2016. Richard, known to his friends as “Dick Clark”, was born September 22, 1937 in Mount Carmel, Illinois.  He lived most of his life in Indianapolis, Indiana except for his last seven years in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dick graduated in 1956 from Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis.  He graduated...

Richard F. Clark

Richard F. Clark

Nov 19, 2016

Richard F. "Dick Clark" Clark- Funeral services will be announced at a later time.

James Woelfle Dixon, II

James Woelfle Dixon, II

Nov 18, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- James Woelfle Dixon, II, 36, died Friday, November 18, 2016. On November 15, 1980, a kind, loving, and artistic spirit was born as the son of James Woelfle and Deborah Ann Belch Dixon. Jay grew into a talented guitar player, a gifted songwriter, and passionate singer. He thrived on making others laugh with his good humor and love...

Edward Reid Caldwell

Edward Reid Caldwell

Nov 17, 2016

Edward Reid Caldwell Spartanburg - Edward Reid Caldwell of 3280 Reidville Road, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on November 17, 2016. A native of Spartanburg County, Mr. Caldwell was born December 12, 1935 to the late James Reid and Estelle Bragg Caldwell and the husband of Patricia Guyton Caldwell. He graduated Fairforest High and the University...

Patricia Landry Soldner

Patricia Landry Soldner

Nov 17, 2016

Patricia Landry Soldner Moore- Patricia Ann Landry Soldner, 71, wife of Stephen D. Soldner, died Thursday, November 17, 2016. Patricia was born on May 8, 1945 in Portsmouth New Hampshire to the late Clyde and Martha Berry.  She was a loving wife, mother, and Grandmother. Patricia retired from nursing in 1998 after 22 years of service. In addition to her...

Ralph Marshall Winn, Jr.

Ralph Marshall Winn, Jr.

Nov 16, 2016

Ralph Marshall Winn Jr. Spartanburg - Ralph Marshall Winn Jr. died November 16, 2016, two months short of his 97th birthday.  Born in Plum Branch, South Carolina, he was the last survivor of seven children of Ralph Marshall Winn Sr. and Leila Cheatham Winn and was the widower of Hazel Isehower Winn.  He retired in 1985 from a railroad career...

Mary Malone Jewell

Mary Malone Jewell

Nov 11, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Mary Malone Jewell, 86, wife of the late F. L. Jewell, died Friday, November 11, 2016. Born March 4, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, Mary was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rosa Lee Cooke Malone. She retired from Bellsouth after 30 years of service. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughters, Mary...

Freida Walker Martin

Freida Walker Martin

Nov 8, 2016

Cowpens, SC – Freida Walker Martin, 76, of Cowpens, SC died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  Born May 13, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Robinson and Ethel Grumble Walker.  She was predeceased by her brother, David D. Walker of Duncan, SC.  She was retired from ABCO Industries, Ltd., Roebuck,...

John G. Cornetta, Jr.

John G. Cornetta, Jr.

Nov 7, 2016

John G. Cornetta, Jr. Lyman, SC- John G. Cornetta, Jr., 78, formerly of Long Valley, New Jersey, passed away in his home on Monday, November 7, 2016. John grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey where he was in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. John was a member of the United States Army, serving...

Becky Walker Taylor

Becky Walker Taylor

Nov 2, 2016

Becky Walker Taylor Spartanburg – Rebecca “Becky” W. Taylor, 57, wife of the late Mike Taylor, died Wednesday November 2, 2016 after a brief illness. Becky was born on August 2, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Fred A. and Lula G. Walker of Roebuck. She was a graduate of Dorman High School and attended USC Upstate. She served...

Richard M. "Dick" Wiernicki

Richard M. "Dick" Wiernicki

Oct 31, 2016

Richard M. “Dick” Wiernicki Roebuck - Richard Mitchell Wiernicki, 74, of Roebuck, SC died peacefully at home on Monday, October 31, 2016 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  He was born in upstate New York on March 18, 1942. Dick “came to Virginia” in 1969 to work as a Design Engineer at GE in the TV division. While there...

S. Ann Finch

S. Ann Finch

Oct 26, 2016

Pauline, SC- Ms. S. Ann Finch, 65, formerly of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Born March 17, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Daniel (W.D.) and Ruth Harrison Finch. Ann attended Columbia College and had been employed in the banking industry in Columbia since 1971. Ann was a former employee of First...

James Dennis Couch

James Dennis Couch

Oct 25, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- James Dennis Couch, 60, husband of Janis Kay Blalock Couch, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 21, 1956 in Spartanburg, SC, Jim was a son of Betty Ann Huitt Couch and the late James Aaron Couch. He was known for his sense of humor and passion for American history, especially the...

Nancy Jane Hyatt Greene

Nancy Jane Hyatt Greene

Oct 25, 2016

Nancy Hyatt Greene of 109 Bradford Road, Roebuck, passed to be with the Lord on October 25, 2016, at White Oak Estates on Webber Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  She was 86 and had fought many physical maladies with a determination and grace that inspired her friends, caregivers, fellow patients, and family. Mrs. Greene was born January 13, 1930 to...

D. Trevor Davenport

D. Trevor Davenport

Oct 24, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Daniel Trevor Davenport, 26, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016. Born May 22, 1990 in Spartanburg, SC, Trevor was the son of Daniel and Laura Ann Shields Davenport. Trevor was a dear son, cherished grandson, loving brother, thoughtful nephew, kindhearted cousin but most importantly a beautiful soul. Trevor's fearless approach to life was evident in his love...

Renee Foster

Renee Foster

Oct 21, 2016

Startex, SC- Renee Foster, 51, died Friday, October 21, 2016. Renee, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, is survived by her husband, Terry Foster; her son, Trent Bailey (Renae Phillips); daughters, Jessica McCarson (John) and Tasha Bailey; grandchildren, Alexis, Abby, Michael, Bryson, and Jaden Simmons and Madison Bailey; her father, Johnny Duncan; her mother, Jackie Tillotson; a brother, Andy Duncan;...