Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Ysabel deVignier Dulken
Jul 23, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Ysabel deVignier Dulken, wife of the late John F. Dulken, died peacefully at her home, Greylogs, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, one day past her 90th birthday. Born July 22, 1926 in Wilmington, DE, Ysabel was the daughter of the late John Thompson and Ysabel Yolande deVignier Brown. She moved to Spartanburg in 1961 with her beloved husband...
Sandra Pettit Sprouse
Jul 23, 2016
Boiling Springs, SC- Sandra Jean Pettit Sprouse, 64, wife of Billy Joe Sprouse, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home. Born February 26, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, Sandra was a daughter of the late Roy Edward and Marion Imogene Bolton Pettit. She had a hospitable, generous nature and enjoyed cooking and fellowshipping on Sundays with her friends and family....
Michael E. "Mickey" Lawter
Jul 14, 2016
Michael E. “Mickey” Lawter Spartanburg, SC- Michael Eugene Lawter, 57, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Born April 8, 1959 in Spokane, WA, Mickey was the son of Tru Muriel Parris Lawter and the late Daniel Warren Lawter. Mickey is survived by his beloved niece, Jennifer Bristow (John); and his sister, Sissy Smith. The family will receive friends...
Richard Alan Woppman, Sr.
Jul 12, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Mr. Richard Alan Woppman, Sr., 77, husband of the late Leslie Sue Woppman, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born February 22, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hughes Woppman. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1965 with a BS in Chemistry and...
Marvin Ray Sloan
Jul 12, 2016
Woodruff, SC- Marvin Ray Sloan, 51, husband of Elizabeth “Beth” Sawyer Sloan, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born October 11, 1964 in Greenwood, SC, Marvin was the son of Larry Sloan and the late Alice Faye Jackson Sloan. In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by; his son, Michael Sloan; his daughter, Brittany Wahlen; three grandchildren; and...
Cathy Meindl Schmanski
Jul 10, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Cathy Meindl Schmanski, 69, wife of Gerald J. Schmanski, died Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born May 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL, Cathy was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Olson Meindl. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council #9575 and also a member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic...
James Robert Lawson
Jul 9, 2016
Pauline, SC- James Robert Lawson, 63, lifelong resident of Pauline, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Born November 19, 1952, Robert was the son of the late John Murphy and Sarah Sigmon “Saraleen” Lawson. He was a graduate of Paul M. Dorman High School and R. D. Anderson Vocational School. Robert was a CNC Programmer and retired...
Louise Cross May
Jul 3, 2016
Pauline, SC- Louise Cross May, 84, wife of the late Clarence Calvin May, Sr., died Sunday, July 3, 2016. Born May 18, 1932 in Bradley, Arkansas, Louise was the daughter of the late Arlton Chester and Theo Doshie Matlock Cross. She participated in the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church since 1978. Louise...
George Michael Frothingham
Jul 3, 2016
Greenville, SC- George Frothingham born May 4, 1958 passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2016. George was the only son of Dr. Georgia Frothingham, who taught Latin at Christ Episcopal School and Benjamin T. Frothingham, who both predeceased him. He was born, May 4, 1958, and raised in Greenville and attended Christ Episcopal School for 13 years, graduating in...
Shanna Lawter Miller
Jul 2, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Shanna Lawter Miller, 38, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was the devoted wife of the late William Henry Miller, III. On October 28, 1977, Shanna was born to her adoring parents, Joe and Peggy Lawter of Roebuck, SC. She attended district 6 schools and graduated from Dorman...
Michael W Thompson
Jun 30, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Michael W. “Mickey” Thompson passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 26, 1944, he was the son of the late E. Henry and Norma Phillips Thompson. Mickey attended Spartanburg City Schools, Spartanburg Junior College, and the University of South Carolina at Columbia. He spent the last thirty-five years in real...
Elizabeth Victoria "Betty Vic" Hart
Jun 27, 2016
Inman, SC- Elizabeth Victoria Hart, 83, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Born October 27, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Millard and Grace Helen Littlejohn Hart. Betty was a resident of the Charles Lee Assisted Living in Inman. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Betty is survived by her sister, Helen...
Ernestine June "Teenie" Banner Peksa
Jun 27, 2016
Ernestine June “Teenie” Banner Peksa died on June 27, 2016 of a head injury sustained while watering her flowers. A woman filled with faith, she was gentle and kind, warm and welcoming, joyous and elegant, and she always smelled wonderful. She was extraordinarily unselfish and responded to adversity with patience and grace. She is survived by her husband of 67...
Warren Thomason Oakman
Jun 26, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Warren Thomason Oakman, 60, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Born October 26, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Tommy was the son of the late Lawrence Oakman, Jr. and Nancy Thomason Oakman. He was his father’s apprentice at Oakman Brothers Glass Company, and as an adult, became owner and manager of the business. Tommy was...
Calvin Lee Christian
Jun 24, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Calvin Lee Christian, 57, husband of Susan Brevard Christian, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 27, 1958, Christian was a son of the late James Christian, Jr. and Janet White Christian. In addition to his wife, Calvin is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Christian; and his beloved grandson, Ethan Alexander Christian....
Alex Khamsay "Bobo" Phanhly
Jun 21, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Alex Khamsay Phanhly, 18, son of Saykham Phanhly (Vanh) and Bounchan Sydathong, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Alex is survived by his father, Sysouphanh Phanhly (Sudy); his brother, Kevin Phanhly; sister, Mileena Phanhly; grandparents, Suban Phanhly, Thongbay and Phoukham Khamphoumy; two uncles, Vanhsay and Vinay Phanhly; and two aunts, Pany and Soumaly Phanhly. Funeral services will be held...
Edwin Dean Long
Jun 18, 2016
Edwin Dean Long Spartanburg – Edwin Dean Long, 76, husband of the Donna Cashwell Long, died Saturday, June 18, 2016. Ed was born on February 10, 1940 to the late Arthur and Vera Ivey Long. He was a 1962 Graduate of Wofford College, faithfully served his country in the US Army, and retired from the construction industry. Ed was a...
Douglas W. Hendrix
Jun 16, 2016
Douglas W. Hendrix Spartanburg - Douglas W. Hendrix, 83, husband of the late Bobbie J. Pittman Hendrix, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Paul and Arizona Hendrix. Douglas honorably served our country in the Air Force during the Korea Conflicts and Vietnam War. In our community, he served as a fire commissioner...
Neil Hess
Jun 8, 2016
Neil Hess Graveside services for Neil Hess will be 10:00AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Paul Dupre Anderson
Jun 7, 2016
Boiling Springs, SC- Paul Dupre Anderson, 86, husband of the late Melba Green Anderson, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Born October 7, 1929 in Cooley Springs, SC, Paul, last surviving member of his immediate family, was the son of the late Greeley and Leila Cooley Anderson. He was a graduate of Cooley Springs High School and honorably served his country...