Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Deborah "Debi" Owens Peeler

Deborah "Debi" Owens Peeler

Sep 3, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Deborah Owens “Debi” Peeler, 66, beloved wife of Carl M. “Mike” Peeler, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at her home. Born November 15, 1949 in Union, SC, Debi was a daughter of the late Clyde Thomas and Vivian Burgess Owens. She was a cheerleader and graduate of Dorman High School, Class of 1968....

Phyllis Hawkins Moore

Phyllis Hawkins Moore

Aug 29, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Phyllis Diane Hawkins Moore, 61, beloved and devoted wife of W. Howard Moore, died Monday, August 29, 2016. Born August 25, 1955 in Boiling Springs, SC, Phyllis was a daughter of the late H. C. and Ruby Roberts Hawkins. She was a longtime member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church and retired as owner and operator of Blimpie Subs...

Thiane Sengchan

Thiane Sengchan

Aug 29, 2016

Duncan, SC- Thiane Sengchan, 73, husband of 48 years to Thongvanh Sengchan, died Monday, August 29, 2016. Born May 25, 1943, Thiane was a son of the late Thitlek and Phouma of Laos. He was formerly an engineer with the US Embassy in Laos. Thiane was a genuinely kind, generous, and hardworking man with a big heart and a strong...

Robert A. Hammett

Robert A. Hammett

Aug 26, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Robert A. Hammett, 88, longtime Spartanburg attorney, died on Friday, August 26, 2016. A native of Inman, he was the son of the late A. K. Hammett and Sunie Hall Hammett, and is the husband of Barbara Byrd Hammett, formerly of Columbia. Robert was a graduate of Inman High School, Wofford College, and the University of South Carolina...

Everett Bernard Tillotson

Everett Bernard Tillotson

Aug 24, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Everett Bernard Tillotson, 91, husband of the late Nell Painter Tillotson, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born December 29, 1924 in Spartanburg, SC, Everett was a son of the late Howard Fitzgerald and Bernice Cole Tillotson. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and honorably served his country in the US Navy. Everett retired from Southern Bell...

Robert Eugene Armstrong

Robert Eugene Armstrong

Aug 23, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Robert Eugene Armstrong, 89, husband of Leola Delores Leppla Armstrong, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Born November 29, 1926 in Celina, OH, Robert was a son of the late Russell and Evelyn Armstrong and the late Magdeline Gilbert. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his daughters, Nancy Barton and her husband, Perry, of Spartanburg and...

Frederick Blanton Oates, Jr.

Frederick Blanton Oates, Jr.

Aug 22, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Frederick (Fred) Blanton Oates Jr. died August 22, 2016 at the age of 93. He was blessed to have lived a full and happy life and will be remembered for his generous nature, strength of character, and unique, humming laugh. Fred was a friend to everyone and always a gentleman. A rare gem, he will be greatly missed....

Vera W. Gault

Vera W. Gault

Aug 18, 2016

Vera W. Gault Spartanburg- Vera White Gault, 94, wife of Carol Ledley Gault Jr., died Thursday, August 18, 2016. Vera was born in Jonesville, SC on May 28, 1922, a daughter of the late Daniel C. and Vinnie Willard White; she graduated from Jonesville High School, class of 1939. She was retired from ASCS. Vera was blessed as a caregiver...

Horace M. "Snooty" Pearson

Horace M. "Snooty" Pearson

Aug 16, 2016

Horace M. “Snooty” Pearson Moore – Horace Mason Pearson, 82, husband of Doris Turner Pearson, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Snooty was born on May 3, 1934 to the late John Elford and Sally West Pearson. He honorably served his country in the US Army, was a member and former ordained Deacon at Canaan Baptist Church. In addition to his...

Kacie Joan McCravy

Kacie Joan McCravy

Aug 14, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Kacie Joan McCravy, 38, wife of John L. McCravy, Jr., died Sunday, August 14, 2016. Born July 20, 1978 in Spartanburg, SC, Kacie was the daughter of Michael Lee Carrouth, Sr. and Connie Cook Carrouth Moss. In addition, she is survived by her children, Rachel Blake Hardin, Quinton and Noah Harris; a granddaughter, Sky Hardin; and three brothers,...

Mattie Blackwell Hopkins

Mattie Blackwell Hopkins

Aug 11, 2016

Mattie Blackwell HopkinsSpartanburg - Mattie B. Hopkins, 61, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Mana Baptist Church, 121 Flatwood Ln, Spartanburg, SC at 2:00PM.

John Truman Poole, Sr.

John Truman Poole, Sr.

Aug 10, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- John Truman Poole, Sr. relinquished his suffering to begin an everlasting life with God, on August 10, 2016. He was born in Kings Mountain, N.C. on September 13, 1924, and is survived by his life’s partner, the love of his life, and wife of 65 years, Rose James Poole, a daughter, Rosemary P. Cox and son-in-law, Richard W....

Sara Wheeler Sexton

Sara Wheeler Sexton

Aug 7, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Sara Wheeler Sexton, 84, wife of Frank Sexton, Sr., died Sunday, August 7, 2016. Born February 20, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, Sara was a daughter of the late Luke and Lillian Varner Wheeler. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. Sara was employed for many years as a secretary with Sally Forster Gift Wrap before she retired....

Thomas Wayne Barker

Thomas Wayne Barker

Aug 5, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Thomas Wayne Barker, 69, husband of Mary Jayne Paynter Barker, died Friday, August 5, 2016. Born September 19, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, Thomas was the son of the late Dean Tate and Jessie Sanders Barker. He honorably served his country during the Vietnam War in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), receiving two purple hearts. Thomas was also...

Darlene Marie Domina Larose

Darlene Marie Domina Larose

Aug 5, 2016

Pauline, SC- Darlene Marie Domina Larose, 53, died peacefully on Friday, August 05, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 6, 1962 in St. Albans, VT, Darlene was a daughter of Archie and RoseAnne Domina. She was a graduate of Enosburg Falls Senior High School in Vermont and Brevard College...

Martha Ellen Barnette

Martha Ellen Barnette

Aug 4, 2016

McConnells, SC - Martha Ellen Hayes Barnette, 92, wife of the late James Barnette, formerly of Moore, SC, died Thursday, August 4, 2016. Martha was born in Caddo, Oklahoma to the late George Wesley and Lula Bell Hunter Hayes. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by a son, Dennis Milligan of Moore, SC; a...

Ferolene Cooley

Ferolene Cooley

Jul 28, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Ferolene Cooley, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 28, 2016. A native of Cherokee County, she was born September 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Mary Etta Tallant and Worth Lee Medley. She was predeceased by two brothers, Clyde Lee Medley and Robert Lee Medley; and two sisters, Myrtle Mae Byars and Elmeree Blanton, all...

William E. "Bill" Humphries

William E. "Bill" Humphries

Jul 28, 2016

William “Bill” E. Humphries, Jr. Spartanburg – William Earle Humphries, Jr. , 91, husband of Frances Johnson Humphries, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Bill was born on January 26, 1925 to the late William E. Humphries, Sr. and Eunice Wilson Humphries. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy, retiring...

William E. "Bill" Humphries

William E. "Bill" Humphries

Jul 28, 2016

William “Bill” E. Humphries, Jr. Spartanburg – William Earle Humphries, Jr. , 91, husband of Frances Johnson Humphries, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Bill was born on January 26, 1925 to the late William E. Humphries, Sr. and Eunice Wilson Humphries. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy, retiring...

Shirley White Livesay

Shirley White Livesay

Jul 25, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Shirley White Livesay, 88, wife of the late Charles Allen Livesay, passed Monday, July 25, 2016. Born July 10, 1928 in Spartanburg, Shirley went on to become the first female vice president of S.C. National Bank. She was an avid Carolina Panthers and Clemson Tigers fan. Shirley is survived by three daughters, Judy Robbins, Susan Horton, and Lori...