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Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.

Bennie Lee Drummond, Jr.

Bennie Lee Drummond, Jr.

Sep 6, 2024

Bennie Lee Drummond, Jr, affectionately known as "Pookie" was born to the late Dorothy Giles Drummond and the late Bennie Lee Drummond, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC, on October 31, 1963. He was educated in the Spartanburg County school system. Bennie loved to cook and was a chef at Pete's Restaurant. He was baptized at an early age and a...

Nelson Douglas Bland

Nelson Douglas Bland

Sep 2, 2024

Nelson Bland was born October 24, 1960, to the late George Bland and the late Mary Alexander, in Johnston, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and worked as a grader for the Morgan Corporation for over twenty years.

Nelson was known as "the life of the party" and loved his daughter immensely. He his...

William Chambers Myers, Jr.

William Chambers Myers, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

William Chambers Myers, Jr., affectionately known as "Dub", was born on July 19, 1951, in Columbia, SC to the late William Chambers Myers, Sr. and Marcellene Leslie Myers. He graduated from Dixie High School and continued his education at Erskine College earning a bachelor's degree. He then went on to receive his Doctor of pharmacy from the University of...

Patty Joyce  Anna Miller

Patty Joyce Anna Miller

Aug 28, 2024

Patty Joyce Anna Miller, beloved wife of Eugene Miller, Sr. and mother to Trevail Barnard Murray and Phillip Terrial Murray all of Inman, SC, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Spartanburg Regional Home, on August 28, 2024.

She was born in Inman, South Carolina on May 4, 1964, to William and Betty Little. Patty...

Fred Douglas Bryant

Fred Douglas Bryant

Aug 19, 2024

Fred Doulgas Bryant was born, on February 8, 1949, to the late Celestine Bryant Reed and the late Spencer Rogers, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Fred had an easy-going demeanor and was extremely friendly. He loved to crack jokes and was very helpful.

He was preceded in death, along with his...

Clifford Cordell Lee

Clifford Cordell Lee

Aug 15, 2024

Clifford "Cordell" Lee, a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born on April 18, 1876, and resided at 126 Harmony Drive in Spartanburg, SC.

Cordell was the son of Wilhelmena Lee and the late Clifford Lee, Jr.  Cordell...

Benjamin Reuben Lyles

Benjamin Reuben Lyles

Aug 9, 2024

Husband, Father, Hero & Friend

On Saturday, October 27, 1945, God blessed the late Clyde Lyles and Beatrice Means Lyles with their third child, Benjamin Reuben Lyles.  He was born in Spartanburg, SC where he was raised in the home by his father and eldest sister, Ruby, after the untimely death of his mother.  He completed his...

Detra Lamontrail Geter

Detra Lamontrail Geter

Aug 1, 2024

Detra Lamontrail Geter, affectionately known as "Ms. Lucy",  was born on January 14, 1987, to Deanna Geter and Bennie Jefferies, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 2005 Gettys D. Broome High School graduate. Detra continued her education at Spartanburg Community College and received an associate's degree. She was currently a student at...

John Earl Kershaw

John Earl Kershaw

Jul 31, 2024

John Earl Kershaw, Sr., affectionately known as "Boss Hog", was born on August 2, 1943, to the late Rosetta Littlejohn Kershaw and the late William Calvin Kershaw, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and a 1961 graduate of Carver High School.

John was a master brick mason and was employed with TNN Construction....

Coy Coston Landrum

Coy Coston Landrum

Jul 27, 2024

Coy Coston Landrum was born, September 14, 1944, to the late Otha Daniel Landrum and the late Sallie Geneva Waddell Landrum, in Spartanburg County. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. At an early age, he joined the Fairview CME Church and later united with New Faith International Church.

He retired from Michelin Tires after 25 years...

Diamond Veronica Hill

Diamond Veronica Hill

Jul 22, 2024

Diamond Veronica Hill, affectionately known as "Diamz", was born on November 16, 2002, to Shravona M. Hill and Joseph A. Lambert, in Washington, DC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.  Diamond was a cashier at McDonalds.

Diamond had an infectious goofy personality and could make anyone laugh. Like most Gen Z's, she loved her phone. Diamond...

Victor Shirley Tobin

Victor Shirley Tobin

Jul 22, 2024

Victor Shirley Tobin, affectionately known as "Go Go", was born November 18, 1934, to the late Samuel Curtis Tobin and the late Mary Louise Sims, in Arcadia, LA. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years. Victor was very sociable and loved music, especially R&B.  He enjoyed watching westerns and was very talkative. Victor's favorite...

Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez

Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez

Jul 16, 2024

Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez, Jr. was born, on October 9, 1954, to the late Elida Cantu Martinez and the late Guadalupe Erazmo Martinez, Sr., in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from John Jay High School. He went on to receive training and certification from the Correctional Academy in Florida. Guadalupe served as a correctional officer for over 27 years.

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Deloris Smith

Deloris Smith

Jul 12, 2024

Deloris Smith was born in Spartanburg, SC, on February 20, 1955, to the late Mary Ella Smith and the late Harold I. Miller.

Deloris was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Deloris retired from Spartanburg Medical Center after many years of...

Barbara Jean Greely

Barbara Jean Greely

Jul 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Greely, affectionately known as Bobbie, was born on June 11, 1943, to the late Oleama Smith Greely and the late Henry Greely, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Carver High School. Barbara retired from Converse College after twenty-nine years of service.

Barbara was quiet, loving and very religious....

Krist Roker

Krist Roker

Jul 2, 2024

Krist Roker was born on August 16, 1986, to Daniel Roker and the late Marie Josephine Matthews Roker in New York, NY. He was educated in the New York Public schools. Krist was an avid video gamer and was a car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marie Josephine Matthews Roker.

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Yvetta Hughes

Yvetta Hughes

Jul 2, 2024

Ms. Yvetta Hughes, affectionately known as "Vet", was born on September 9, 1956 to the late Evelyn Wilkins and the late Spurgeon Wilkins, in Detroit, MI.  "Vet" was a member of New Hidden Hill Baptist Church. She attended Spartanburg County schools Mary H. Wright Elementary, Carver Jr. High and Spartanburg High School. She was a previous employee of Wofford ...

Kirston Latasha Epps

Kirston Latasha Epps

Jun 23, 2024

Kirston Latasha Epps was born, on September 30, 1978, to Gwendolyn Anita Epps Harris and Roger L. Brewton, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School. Kirston continued her education at Virginia College receiving a bachelor's degree in computer network engineering. Kirston was employed at Amazon in the operations department....

James Wilkins

James Wilkins

Jun 23, 2024

James Earl Wilkins, Jr. was born, on January 31, 1966, to the late James Earl Wilkins, Sr. and the late Alberta Rena Fullenwinder Wilkins in Spartanburg, SC. He matriculated through the Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1986 graduate of Chapman High School. James retired from Mack Molding as a material handler after thirty-three years of service. He was...

Pastor Woodrow Booker

Pastor Woodrow Booker

Jun 22, 2024

Pastor Woodrow Booker, affectionately known as "Smooth" , was born on November 3, 1958, to the late Edna Lucile Keenan Booker and the late David Booker, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Automotive High School in Brooklyn, NY. Woodrow retired from Raddison Hotel in Manhattan, New York as a Bell Captain after many years of service....

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