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Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.
Bradford Mays
Jun 21, 2024
Mr. Bradford Mays was born to the late Vernon Mays and the late Clara Weaver, on March 31, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC. His grandparents raised him, the late Vannie Lee Mays and the late Leoda Mays. He was a graduate of Foster's Grove High School. Bradford was a devoted member of Friends & Christ United Methodist Church.
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Larnell Gardner
Jun 20, 2024
Mr. Larnell Gardner was born to Nora Hines Gardner and Garnell Gardner, on December 31, 1953, in Landrum, SC. He was educated in Landrum schools. His favorite color was black. Larnell was a member of the National Guard.
Larnell's favorite pastimes were reading, collecting model cars, listening to old-school R&B music, and cooking "greasy Burgers". He liked...
Timothy Frank Lynch
Jun 8, 2024
His Life's Journey
Timothy Frank Lynch was on born September 13, 1960, to Louise "Big Mama" Lynch and the late J.W. "Pop" Lynch, in Tryon, NC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.
Frank was employed as an automotive detail specialist for several years for numerous car dealerships. In his spare time he enjoyed...
Betty Jo Bethea
Jun 7, 2024
Betty Jo Bethea was born October 4, 1932, to the late Nannie Tracy and the late Albert Wilkins, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a graduate of Cowpens High School and furthered her education at Johnson C. Smith University.
Betty Jo Bethea resided in Washington D.C. for fifty plus years and loved to eat. She enjoyed watching soap...
Ricky Louis Cummings
Jun 4, 2024
Ricky was born February 7, 1962, in Holly Hills, SC to Rudolph Stephens and the late Sheila Cummings. He was loved and adored by his friends and loved ones. He always strived to help everyone, whether he just met you or had known you for a lifetime.
Ricky worked various jobs from Chapman Concrete (Spartanburg, SC), Carolina...
Mary Louise Sims
Jun 2, 2024
Mary Louise Sims was born April 26, 1933, to the late Henry Sims and the late Wastine Fant Sims, in Pauline, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Mary spent many years working as a gaffer. She had a very motherly and spirited disposition. She was the eldest of her siblings and was naturally nurturing to her younger...
Shelia Frances Jenkins
May 17, 2024
Shelia Frances Jenkins was born, on June 8, 1958, to the late Betty J. Fields, in Washington, DC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and was a 1976 graduate of Spartanburg High School.
Shelia was a loving, kind and sweet soul. Sheila had a deep and devoted love for her family and expressed it daily....
George Washington Hawthorne
May 15, 2024
George Washington Hawthorne was born, on March 29, 1941, to the late Joe B. Hawthorne and the late Blanche Chapman Hawthorne, in Greensboro, NC. George was educated in Greenville County schools and a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was the owner and operator of Hawthorne Garage for over ten years.
George had a very pleasant and...
Tommy Gray Dendy
May 9, 2024
Tommy Gray Dendy was born December 16, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC to the late George Washington Dendy and the late Dorsie Mae Glenn Dendy. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and graduated from Florence Chapel High School.
Tommy loved attending car shows. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and won several awards. He also enjoyed riding...
Phillip Wayne Moss, Sr.
May 7, 2024
A Portrait of Good Man
Phillip Wayne Moss, Sr., affectionately known as "Pete", was born October 18, 1954, to the late Gussie Lee Moss, Sr. and the late Willie Magdalene Farr Moss, in Spartanburg, SC. He was lovingly raised by parents Willie Mae Draper" MaMae" and the late Waddell Draper. Phillip was educated in Spartanburg County schools...
Tom Edward Harris
May 5, 2024
Tom Edward Harris was born on May 28, 1952, to the late Inez Wilson Harris and the late John Harris, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Tom was employed at Bob's Car Wash for over 26 years. He was a former member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Tom was extremely quiet and loved...
Bessie Jean Jones
Apr 28, 2024
Bessie Jean Jones was born on February 16, 1939, to the late Easter Dorn in McCormick, SC. She was educated in the McCormick County Schools. Bessie loved her family tremendously. She took great pride in cooking and doing church work. Bessie loved the Lord with all her of heart and thoroughly enjoyed reading the Bible.
Bessie enjoyed...
Harold Timothy Prater
Apr 25, 2024
Harold Timothy Prater, affectionately known as "Fat Boy", was born December 22, 1969, to Hattie M. Pitts Prater and Harold Prater, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools.
Harold was known as "The life of the Party" and had an infectious laugh that would light up a room. He had a very caring and...
Willie Bill Cross
Apr 22, 2024
Willie Bill Cross, affectionately known as "Uncle Bill", was born May 16, 1939, to the late Johnnie B. Cross and Nancy Mitchell Cross, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Willie was a machine operator at Kohler Company for fifteen years and retired from Spartan Terrace Apartments as maintenance supervisor for over thirty years.
...Ronnie Brown, Sr.
Apr 18, 2024
Ronnie Brown, Sr. was born August 7, 1962, in Spartanburg, SC, to Hosea Johnson and the late Irene Brown. He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a graduate of Dorman High School class of 1981. He retired from the Landrum Middle School after many years of service.
Ronnie was extremely talkative and was also comedic....
Bernard Wilson Beasley
Apr 18, 2024
Bernard Wilson Beasley, affectionately known as "Nard", was born on October 9, 1980, to the late Grace Virginia Beasley and the late Alvin Davis, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Bernard was employed with William's Detail for several years.
Benard was known as being a "Character" and fun to be around....
Hayward Mayes
Apr 14, 2024
Hayward Mayes was born, on October 31, 1935, to the late Leoda Mayes and the late Vannie Lee Mayes, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. He served six years in the United States Army. He was employed at General Motors for over thirty years. Hayward was a member of Friends in Christ United Methodist Church....
Thurman James Hamlett
Apr 12, 2024
Thurman James Hamlett, affectionately known as "TJ", was born on September 9, 1949, to the late Dollie Lucy Edwards and the late Charles J Edwards, in Danville. VA, He was educated in the Spartanburg County schools and a 1968 graduate Florence Chapel High School. While in high school, Thurman played football. He continued his education at Cecil Business College...
Stacy Donnell Woodruff
Apr 11, 2024
Stacy Donnell Woodruff, affectionately known as "Pete Rock", was born on August 13, 1977, to Willie Mae Checks and the late Benny Woodruff, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Stacy was noted as being the "class clown" and extremely funny. Stacy had a loveable, outgoing, and outspoken personality. He was loved by everyone, especially...
Barbara Jean Beaty
Apr 8, 2024
Barbara Jean Beaty was born, on September 1,1941, to the late Lawrence Leake, Sr. and the late Wilhelmina McClure Leake, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County schools. Barbara was a loving, kind and gentle soul. She was noted for feeding and sheltering many from her neighborhood. Barbara was "the life of the party" and enjoyed...
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