Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...