Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Jerry Alexander Houck

Jerry Alexander Houck

Jun 7, 2016

Inman, SC- Jerry Alexander Houck, 73, husband of Sandra Warlick Houck, died Tuesday, June 07, 2016. Born December 4, 1942 in Morganton, NC, Jerry was a son of the late John Henry and Louise Causby Houck. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and proceeded to teach and coach football in Morganton and Columbus, NC for 7 years....

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee

Jun 7, 2016

Frances Jeanette Brothers Lee Spartanburg – Frances B. Lee, 88, wife of the late M.C. Lee, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Frances was born on October 31, 1927 to the late George and Ruby Brothers. She honorably served her country during WWII in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith. Frances is survived by a daughter, Janet Lee...

Stephen Jennings Huntley

Stephen Jennings Huntley

Jun 6, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Stephen Jennings Huntley, 82, husband of Beverly Cohen Huntley, died Monday, June 6, 2016. Born September 11, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC, Steve was the son of the late W.O. and Helen Jennings Huntley. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Wofford College, where he was a member of the basketball team. Steve enjoyed golfing with friends....

Roger Dale McBee

Roger Dale McBee

Jun 5, 2016

Spartanburg – Roger Dale McBee, 55, husband of Janice Turner McBee, died Sunday, June 5, 2016. Dale was born on October 9, 1960 to the late Carl Vernon and Betty Jennings McBee. In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by a son, Aaron McBee of Spartanburg; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Donnie, and Ronnie McBee. A memorial service will be...

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone

Jun 3, 2016

Betty Kilpatrick Schiafone Spartanburg – Betty K. Schiafone, 77, wife of the late Floyd Maurice Schiafone, died Friday June 3, 2016. Betty was born on May 19, 1939 to the late Archie and Lola Goodman Kilpatrick. She retired from Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and was a member of Fairforest Church of God. Betty is survived by a son, Michael Engberg...

Juanita P. Sanders

Juanita P. Sanders

Jun 2, 2016

Juanita P. Sanders Spartanburg, SC- Juanita Parker Sanders, 89, wife of the late Dale Melvin Sanders, died Thursday, June 02, 2016. Born August 5, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, Juanita was a daughter of the late Chester Felix and Winnie Thompson Parker. She was a graduate of Spartanburg General School of Nursing and served as a nurse for 28 years. Juanita...

Larry Everette Hardin

Larry Everette Hardin

Jun 1, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Larry Everette Hardin, 67, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home. Born January 6, 1949 in Kings Mountain, NC, Larry was the son of Doris Victoria Huffstetler Hardin and the late Jack Everette Hardin. He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, East Tennessee State, Johnson City University, and New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Larry studied journalism...

Lue Cille Black Gibbs

Lue Cille Black Gibbs

May 28, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Lue Cille Black Gibbs, 88, wife of the late Melvin “Razor” Gibbs, Jr., died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Born July 23, 1927 in Blacksburg, SC, Lue Cille was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maude Wilson Black. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Lue Cille is survived by her children, Jimmy Gibbs and his...

Debra Ann McAbee Moore

Debra Ann McAbee Moore

May 28, 2016

Roebuck, SC- Debra Ann McAbee Moore, 58, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born May 8, 1958 in Spartanburg, SC, Debra was a daughter of Jackie Ann Trail McAbee and the late John Chris McAbee, Jr. In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her brother, Mike McAbee of Texas; her sister, Tami Wilson...

Harry M. "Mike" Hughes

Harry M. "Mike" Hughes

May 25, 2016

Harry M. “Mike” Hughes Pacolet - Funeral services for Mr. Harry Michael Hughes, age 76, of Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Dunbar Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Neely presiding. The family will receive friends at 2:00 PM with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM in the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel. A native of Gillham, Arkansas,...

Adrain P. O'Neal

Adrain P. O'Neal

May 24, 2016

Adrain P. O’Neal Spartanburg, SC- Adrain P. O'Neal passed away at the age of 90, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born in Gulfport, MS on July 11, 1925 and graduated from Gulfport high school in 1943. Adrain tried to enlist in the Army Air Corps, but his eyesight was unacceptable, so he ate carrots and drank carrot juice...

Russell Britton Elder

Russell Britton Elder

May 24, 2016

Russell Britton Elder III Spartanburg – Russell B. Elder, III, 57, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Britt was born on January 8, 1959 to Russell B. Elder, Jr. and the late Estha Washam Elder. He was a graduate of Myers Park High School, Charlotte, NC, earned a BA in Psychology from USCS. Britt was previously employed with the Spartanburg County...

Charles Dalbec

Charles Dalbec

May 23, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Charles Dalbec, 73, devoted husband of Christine White Dalbec, died Monday, May 23, 2016. Born April 28, 1943 in Boston, MA, Charles was the son of the late Euclide and Alice Sicard Dalbec. He graduated from UMass Dartmouth in textile engineering. Charles was retired from Milliken & Company as a senior textile design development engineer after 36 years...

Joan Thackston Black

Joan Thackston Black

May 20, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Joan Thackston Black died peacefully Friday, May 20, 2016. A private service in celebration of her life was held Monday, May 23rd at Church of the Advent. Daughter of Jones Christopher and Inez Rogers Thackston, she was born and raised in Simpsonville, SC. She was one of five siblings, and was best known for being Miss Greenville, SC,...

Julian Smith "Smitty" McArthur

Julian Smith "Smitty" McArthur

May 16, 2016

Pauline, SC- Julian Smith McArthur, 67, husband of Brenda Morgan McArthur, died Monday, May 16, 2016. Born October 19, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Julian was the son of the late Julian A. and Mary Smith McArthur. He was a loyal member of Roebuck Presbyterian Church for 46 years, where he served as Music Director, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and Youth...

John David Abercrombie

John David Abercrombie

May 16, 2016

Moore, SC- John David Abercrombie, 47, husband of Danna Lyles Abercrombie, died Monday, May 16, 2016. Born November 6, 1968 in Spartanburg, SC, David was the son of Betty Taylor Abercrombie Forrester and Bart Abercrombie. He was a beloved teacher at Dorman High School where he taught government/economics and worked with at risk and special needs children. David was a...

John Edward Lee

John Edward Lee

May 16, 2016

John Edward Lee Spartanburg – John Edward Lee, died Monday, May 16, 2016. John was born on October 15, 1943 to the late Boyd J. and Pernie Garrett Lee. He was born and raised in Cowpens and attended Converse Baptist Church, where he played the organ. John is survived by two nephews; David Croxdale (Janice), Danny Croxdale; niece, Sherry Sossamon...

Elgin Elmira McGinnis

Elgin Elmira McGinnis

May 14, 2016

Spartanburg, SC- Elgin Elmira McGinnis, 86, husband of the late Helen Sloop McGinnis, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. Born October 7, 1929 in Kannapolis, NC, Elgin was a son of the late Leroy and Betty Lee McGinnis. After high school, Mr. McGinnis honorably served his country in the US Army. He retired from Burlington Industries after many years of service....

Marian Rebecca Shull Miller

Marian Rebecca Shull Miller

May 12, 2016

Glenn Springs, SC- Marian Rebecca Shull Miller, 75, beloved wife of almost 57 years to David H. Miller, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. Born June 26, 1940 in Glenn Springs, SC, Marian was the daughter of the late William Creighton Shull, Sr. and Myrtle White Shull. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg and the Senior Adult 2...

Debbie Teresa Price Kellner

Debbie Teresa Price Kellner

May 12, 2016

Woodruff, SC- Debbie Teresa Price Kellner, 60, wife of John Stephen Kellner, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. Born July 26, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Debbie was a daughter of the late Theodore Franklin and Agnes Louise Bolton Price. Growing up, Debbie attended Arcadia Free Will Baptist Church and was currently a member of His Vineyard Church in Greer, SC. Debbie...