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Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.

Charles Lamar Davis

Charles Lamar Davis

May 23, 2026

Charles Lamar Davis was born on October 18, 1975, to the late Victoria Davis and the late Bobby Joe Davis in Spartanburg, SC. He was a proud graduate of Stratford High School, Class of 1995. Following graduation, he attended Job Corps, where he earned a certification in Building and Maintenance. Charles was employed with Mack Molding, where he worked faithfully...

Henry Sims, Sr.

Henry Sims, Sr.

May 21, 2026

Henry Sims, Sr. was born on April 22, 1933, in Union County, SC, to the late Molly Henderson and Arthur Sims. He was educated in the Union County school system and later united in marriage to the late Georgeanna Sims. From this loving union, five children were born. Henry dedicated more than thirty years of faithful service to Overnight Trucking,...

Boyd Perry Cody

Boyd Perry Cody

May 18, 2026

Boyd Perry Cody was born on April 7, 1948, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Margaret Louise Cody and Walter E. Cody. Educated in Spartanburg County School District Six, he was a proud graduate of Dorman High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served honorably before continuing his education at Spartanburg Technical College, pursuing...

Benny Leigh Philson, Sr.

Benny Leigh Philson, Sr.

May 11, 2026

Benny Leigh Philson was born on August 28, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Hattie Bell Philson and Larry Philson, Jr. Educated in the schools of Spartanburg District Four, Benny graduated from Woodruff High School. He worked for many years as a machine operator at Eaton. Known for being hardworking, talkative, and opinionated, Benny never hesitated to speak his...

Brenda Butler

Brenda Butler

May 10, 2026

Brenda Faye Butler, affectionately known as “Twin”, was born on October 5, 1957, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Ida Ruth Palmer-Gentry and Cornelius Gentry.

She was known for her warm heart and joyful spirit. She found happiness in cooking for her loved ones, spending time with family, dancing, singing, and being around children. Her presence brought comfort, laughter, and...

Kabrey Dechille Nesbitt

Kabrey Dechille Nesbitt

May 8, 2026

Kabrey Dechille Nesbitt was born on August 25, 1963, to the late Gladys Geneva Nesbitt. She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and graduated from Chapman High School in 1981. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge and excellence, she attended the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in applied Science. She later furthered her education...

Alexandria Jackson

Alexandria Jackson

May 5, 2026

Alexandria Victoria Ronay Jackson, affectionately known as “Alley Cat,” was born on November 11, 1990, in Spartanburg, SC to the late Wanda Jackson. She was a proud graduate of Riverside High School. Alexandria enjoyed shopping, cooking, reading, and praying; and she possessed a nurturing spirit that made her a nurse and comforter to those in need. She was an avid...

Thomas Irby

Thomas Irby

Apr 29, 2026

Thomas Irby, affectionately known as “Tommy,” was born on August 24, 1941, to Sarah Rumbley Irby and Arthur Frank Irby, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and attended Carver High School.

Thomas worked at Spartan Grain Mill, Converse College, The Draper, and later Spartanburg High School, where he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on...

Randy Shands

Randy Shands

Apr 26, 2026

Randy Shands was born on May 24, 1962, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Ellaree Ferguson Shands and the late John L. Shands. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and later became a skilled welder with Quality Carbide, where he faithfully served for over ten years before retiring.

Randy was known for a warm, easygoing spirit and a personality...

Matthew Junior Boozer

Matthew Junior Boozer

Apr 24, 2026

Matthew Junior Boozer, affectionately known as “June,” was born on July 22, 1975, to Patricia Boozer Norris and Matthew Norris, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

June was full of life and truly the life of the party. He never met a stranger and had a way of making everyone around him laugh. He was known...

Eugene Dogan

Eugene Dogan

Apr 16, 2026

Eugene Dogan, affectionately known as “Gene,” was born on January 15, 1950, to the late Jessie Mae M. Dogan and the late Ray Dogan, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a graduate of Carver High School.

Gene went on to serve his country faithfully in the United States Navy, where he built a...

Melissa B. Atchison

Melissa B. Atchison

Apr 15, 2026

Melissa B Atchison “Boot” and “Alberta” was born on February 15, 1941, departed this life on April 15, 2026, after a brief illness. She graduated from Carver High School by attending night classes. She also was a member and Sunday School teacher at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 301 West Henry Street, at that time, in which she continued her...

Rodrigues Lashawn Bogan

Rodrigues Lashawn Bogan

Apr 15, 2026

Rodrigues Lashawn Bogan was born on October 27, 1980, to Sandra James and John Bogan, Sr., in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was a proud graduate of Spartanburg High School, where he was an active member of the band and played the saxophone.

Rodrigues was known for a fun-loving spirit and a gift for conversation. He loved to talk, connect, and bring...

Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson

Apr 14, 2026

Brenda Canty Jackson was born on October 24, 1950, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Bertha Foster Canty and the late Theodore R. Canty. From the very beginning, her life reflected strength, grace, and a spirit that would leave a lasting imprint on all who encountered her.

She was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and graduated from Mary...

Canda Ann Jackson

Canda Ann Jackson

Apr 13, 2026

Canda Ann Jackson, affectionately known as “Candy,” was born on May 29, 1956, to the late Willie Hamler and the late Willie David Hamler in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. She later attended Job Corps in Dallas, Texas, where she also graduated.

Canda was kind and loved...

Edith Frasier

Edith Frasier

Apr 13, 2026

Ms. Edith Frasier was born on May 5, 1949, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Mary Ella Dawkins and the late Rochelle Dawkins.

On Monday, April 13, 2026, Edith Lucille Frasier peacefully transitioned to her new home. Her earthly journey came to a gentle close as she entered eternal rest. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit, her...

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