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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.
Matilda Rogers
May 28, 2025
Ms. Matilda "Tillie" Cunningham Rogers, formerly of Roebuck, quietly slipped away to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home in Augusta, GA at the age of 92 years old.
Tillie was born to the late Jesse and Christiana Neal Cunningham on April 8, 1933, in Ozark, Alabama. The family's move to Spartanburg,...
Willie B. Robinson
May 28, 2025
Willie B. Robinson was born on June 29, 1948, in Newberry, South Carolina, to the late Cullen Henderson and the late Azalene Robinson. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a cherished grandfather, and a beloved friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched the lives of many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Bessie Mae Holmes
May 27, 2025
Mrs. Bessie Mae Holmes, lovingly known as "Nanny," was born on April 24, 1944, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Anna Virginia Miller and Willis "Bill" Miller. From the very beginning, Nanny lived a life of selfless love. She stepped into responsibility early, leaving school in the 5th grade to help raise her siblings. Even with all that...
Reverend Everett Lee Mckennedy
May 23, 2025
Well done, thou good and faithful servant…" – Matthew 25:23
Reverend Everett Lee McKennedy, affectionately known by many as "Chico," was a faithful servant of the Lord whose life was marked by compassion, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Born on January 13, 1976, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the beloved...
Kenneth Arnell Johnson
May 18, 2025
Kenneth Arnell Johnson was born on December 24, 1964, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Bessie Ruth Gilliam and the late Charles Otis Johnson. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1983.
Kenneth was full of life, a fun-loving jokester who brought joy to those around him. He had...
Doreatha Gail Hackett
May 18, 2025
Doreatha Gail Hackett was born on July 17, 1964, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Alice Gail Ellis Hackett and the late Willis Hackett. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1982. She continued her education at Shaw University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public...
Daniela Lamont Tucker
May 17, 2025
Daniela Lamont Tucker was born on March 13, 1989, to the late Janice Elaine Tucker and the late Danny Oneal Miller, Sr. in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Daniela was a devoted father, a loyal brother, and a good man through and through. His quiet strength, warm spirit, and unwavering love for his family...
Theresa Ann Carpenter
May 17, 2025
Theresa Ann Carpenter, affectionately known as "Resa," was born on October 29, 1964, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Virginia Brown and the late Ralph Russell, Jr.
She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and proudly graduated with the Spartanburg High School Class of 1982. Theresa was a dedicated employee of BSG for over 15 years....
Janie Ruth Kershaw
May 10, 2025
Celebrating the Life of a Faithful Servant "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7
Janie Ruth Kershaw was born on February 27, 1949, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Lucy Bell Ellis and the late Carl Ellis. She received her education in the...
Becky Lynn Mattis
May 8, 2025
Becky Lynn Mattis was born on October 16, 1961, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Sally Ann Crossman Mattis and the late George Mattis. She was a proud 1979 graduate of Tech Memorial High School in Erie and went on to build a successful career, retiring as a computer analyst with the Erie Pennsylvania School System.
Becky...
Susan Darlene Middleton
May 6, 2025
Susan Darlene Middleton, affectionately known as "Sue," was born on March 21, 1959, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Mae Helen Taylor Middleton and the late Boyce Lee Middleton, Sr. She received her education in the Spartanburg County school system.
Sue was a vibrant soul, known for being outspoken and unapologetically honest. She loved to have...
Mother Betty Mcclurkin
May 6, 2025
Mother Betty Mae McClurkin was born, on November 12, 1937, to the late Areulior Dogan Thompson and the late James Thompson, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She received her education through the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud 1955 graduate of Carver High School.
Betty worked tirelessly in food service, beginning her career at Wade's Restaurant...
Ricky Davis
May 1, 2025
Ricky Davis was born on August 27, 1968, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Lizzi Mae Tate Davis and the late Allen Davis, Jr. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and attended Spartanburg High School.
Ricky was a beloved figure in his community and was known for his humor, generosity, and fierce loyalty....
Norman Thaddeus Pitts, Jr. Higgins
Apr 30, 2025
Norman Thaddeus Pitts, Jr. Higgins, affectionately known as "Tiny" and "Unc," was born on August 26, 1979, to Bobbie Ann Higgins and Norman T. Pitts in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System.
Norman possessed a "happy-go-lucky" demeanor and never met a stranger. He was described as a true character and could...
Vencient Darron Lynch
Apr 25, 2025
Vencient A. Lynch, a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend, passed away surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply. A man of unwavering gratitude, strength, and warmth, Vencient lived his life with no regrets, embracing every moment and leaving a legacy of love and storytelling behind.
He was born to the union of Clyde Lynch,...
Thomas Edward Long
Apr 21, 2025
Thomas Edward Long was born on August 14, 1960, to the late Clough Long and Dorothy Pearlie Singleton Long in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a proud 1978 graduate of Dorman High School.
Thomas worked for many years at Tietex and H & M Small Engines until his retirement. Later,...
Raymel Lavonia Talley
Apr 20, 2025
Raymel Lavonia Talley was born on August 11, 1951, to the late Melvena Carter Curry and the late Luther T. Curry, in Columbus, OH. She graduated from South High School in Columbus, Ohio, and continued her education at Columbus State Community College, where she earned an associate degree in Social Services. She also attended the University of California, Berkeley....
James Ray Twitty
Apr 19, 2025
Sunrise…
James Ray Twitty was born in Rutherfordton, NC, on September 6, 1952, to the late James Jacob "Chuck" Miller and Alma Kathleen "Kat" Twitty.
T he Life Lived…
James attended Polk Central High School where he was a star Athlete in track and football. He worked for Draper Plant and Milliken, both...
Timothy Bogan
Apr 18, 2025
His Life Journey
Timothy Bogan, affectionately known as "Timmy," was born on December 18, 1963, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Willie Haney and the late Carrie E. Bates. He was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a proud 1982 graduate of Spartanburg High School.
Timothy was employed for many years...
Mattie Lou Philson
Apr 17, 2025
Mattie Lou Philson was born on January 25, 1950, to the late Georgeanna Floyd Murphy and the late Robert Murphy. She was raised in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where she proudly attended Carver High School.
A dedicated and hard-working woman, Mattie retired from BMG Music, where she served as a supervisor. Her presence, leadership, and vibrant personality...
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