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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.

Christina Marie Evans

Christina Marie Evans

Jan 8, 2025

Christina Marie Evans was born, on June 18, 1992, in Atlanta, GA. Christina transitioned from this life on January 8, 2025.

Christina received her early education at Howard School of Academics/Tech High School in Chattanooga, TN graduating in 2011 as Valedictorian of her class. With her amazing success in high school, she earned the Dorothy Heights Scholarship,...

Shawn Dewayne Miller

Shawn Dewayne Miller

Jan 3, 2025

Shawn Dewayne Miller, affectionately known as "Big", was born on July 14, 1985, to Anna L. Jeter and the late Lester Lee Hollis, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Shawn was employed with Draxlmaier USA as a line operator.

Shawn had a talkative and loving personality. His most notable trait was his...

Christine Mckissick

Christine Mckissick

Jan 1, 2025

Christine McKissick was born, December 18, 1936, to the late Pearl Murphy Briggs and the late AJ Briggs, in Spartanburg, SC; She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Foster Grove High School class of 1954. She was member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Christine loved her family. She was very fashionable and...

Willie Earl Shelton, Jr.

Willie Earl Shelton, Jr.

Dec 30, 2024

Willie Earl Shelton, Jr., affectionately known as "Blue", was born on January 23, 1959, to the late Betty D. Evans, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1977 graduate of Dorman High School. Willie worked for many years at the Spartanburg Housing Authority and Lear Corporation.

Willie had a natural comedic...

Jermaine Tyrone Miller

Jermaine Tyrone Miller

Dec 30, 2024

Jermaine Tyrone Miller was born, on June 18, 1976, to Raymond H. Miller and the late Gracie Mae Wofford Miller, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Charles Lea Center. Jermain was a kind and gentle soul. He was extremely neat and mannerable. He loved helping others and loved music and dancing.

He was preceded in...

Charlean (Bridges)  Clyburn

Charlean (Bridges) Clyburn

Dec 30, 2024

Her Life's Journey

Charlean Bridges Clyburn, affectionately known as "Mickey", was born August 27, 1958, to the late Mae Frances Funderburk Bridges and the late Virtus Bridges, in Cleveland, OH. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools and a 1976 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She continued her education at the Spartanburg Nursing Academy, receiving a...

Darrick Dewayne Parks

Darrick Dewayne Parks

Dec 26, 2024

Darrick Dewayne Parks was born, on May 17, 1972, to the late Annie Lee Middleton Sawyer and the late Jessie James Parks, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a 1990 graduate of William L Dickinson High School in Jersey City, NJ. Darrick was employed at Plastic Omnium.

Darrick was a music enthusiast. With that love and passion for...

Jacquelyn Faye Snoddy

Jacquelyn Faye Snoddy

Dec 26, 2024

Jacquelyn S. Snoddy was born December 1, 1946, to the late Alice Sartor Crosby and the late Odell Barnett, in Union, SC. She was educated in the Union County Schools and a graduate of Sims High School.

Jacquelyn was extremely passionate about God, church, and children having their needs met. She was heavily involved in doing the...

Evelyn Salters

Evelyn Salters

Dec 19, 2024

Evelyn Salters was born on April 24, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Beatrice Nesbitt Smith and the late Robert Smith. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Bethune High School. Evelyn retired from Smith Drugs as an assembly technician.

Evelyn had an enormous heart and was very loving. She was also caring...

Robert Wilkins

Robert Wilkins

Dec 17, 2024

Robert David Wilkins was born, on October 3, 1952, to the late Margie Hallique Wilkins, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Robert was extremely talkative and enjoyed fishing and watching Gunsmoke. He joined New Bedford Baptist Church at a young age. He was preceded in death, along with his mother, by wife, Debbie Wilkins; sister...

Pastor L. Roosevelt Fowler

Pastor L. Roosevelt Fowler

Dec 11, 2024

Elder L. Roosevelt (Ro) Fowler was born on August 20, 1944, to the late Nazaree Staggs Fowler and the late William Kennedy Fowler, in Spartanburg County, SC. He was educated in the schools of Spartanburg County and a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School. He spent many years working for Metromont Corporation, working many positions, but retired as a...

Ilijah Amiri King

Ilijah Amiri King

Dec 10, 2024

Baby Boy Ilijah Amiri King was born on December 9, 2024, to Tajala Foster and Joshua King, in Spartanburg SC. He entered eternal rest on December 10, 2024.

Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are grandparents, Latasha Jackson, Fatina Hall and John Foster; aunts, Jonasia Foster, Jayden- Alexix Cummings, and Breaaunna Hughes; uncles, Isaac...

Carlton Smith

Carlton Smith

Dec 9, 2024

Carlton Smith, affectionately known as "Cot", was born, on December 11, 1948, to the late Margaret Jones Smith and the late Matthew Smith in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Carlton possessed a goofy and comedic disposition.  He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching...

Co-Pastor  Barbara Fisher

Co-Pastor Barbara Fisher

Dec 9, 2024

Co-Pastor Barbara Ann Fisher was born, on October 2, 1962, to the late Rosetta Holmes Richards and the late Lougene Jackson, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Co-Pastor worked many years in hospice care.

She alongside her husband were the founders of Place of New Opportunity Church in Greenwood, SC. Co-Pastor loved...

David Joseph Bakan

David Joseph Bakan

Dec 6, 2024

David Joseph Bakon was born, on May 10, 1957, to the late Mary Jane Loges Bakan and the late William  "Bill" Bakan, in Dayton, Ohio. He was an outgoing and friendly individual. He loved his family immensely. In his later years moved to Celina, Ohio on the lake. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his lake house.

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Reverend Corine (Edwards)  Mabry

Reverend Corine (Edwards) Mabry

Dec 3, 2024

Reverend Corine Edwards Mabry, affectionately known as  "Co", was born, on February 10, 1948, to the late Rosa Lee Ferguson Edwards and the late Cruso Edwards, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Bethune High School. In her early years, Corine was a textile seamstress at Carver Industries and then continued her...

Mary Elizabeth Blackley

Mary Elizabeth Blackley

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Blackley was born on May 30, 1948, to the late Marvin and Hazel-Mae McDowell, Mary was a woman of unwavering faith, kindness, and compassion. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Garfield McDowell, and her precious granddaughter, Mariah Blackley.

Mary was a devoted member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Campobello, South Carolina,...

Annie Ruth Feaster

Annie Ruth Feaster

Nov 17, 2024

Annie Ruth Feaster was born, on December 30, 1942, to the late Sallie Bell Griffin and the late Earl Steveson, in Fairfield County, SC.  Annie was known as being "the life of the party".  She had an impeccable sense of style and was always dressed to impress. Annie had a comedic flare and was innately a prankster. She was...

John Lewis Moore,  Sr.

John Lewis Moore, Sr.

Nov 17, 2024

John Lewis Moore, Sr. was born, on February 26, 1952, to the late Ola Lewis Moore and the late Luther Cecil Moore in Brooklyn, NY. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1970 graduate of Carver High School. He was a railway engineer for ten years until his retirement.

He was an avid fisher and...

Marshall Tate

Marshall Tate

Nov 15, 2024

Marshall Tate was born, on March 12, 1958, to the late Devada White and the late Willie Tate, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Marshall enjoyed talking with the fellas in his spare time.  His favorite colors were blue and gray.  He was partial to baseball.

He leaves his memory and legacy to...

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