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Local obituaries for Spartanburg, South carolina.

Betty Ruth Dover

Betty Ruth Dover

Jun 13, 2023

Betty Ruth Dover was born to the union of the late Clarence Dover and the late Virginia Watson Dover, in Spartanburg, SC, on April 1, 1951.

Betty was of the Baptist faith and was a life-long member of the Friendship Baptist Church, until her separation.   She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system and graduated from...

Audrey Lea (Gilbert)  Alverson

Audrey Lea (Gilbert) Alverson

Jun 10, 2023

Audrey Lea Alverson, also known to others as "Sista", was born on January 31, 1937, to the late Marie Gordon and the late Percy Gordon in Greensburg, LA. She graduated from St. Helena High School. Audrey had eight children and became a homemaker with her first husband and later remarried to Robert Lee and gained three stepchildren and that...

Veronica Leigh Harris

Veronica Leigh Harris

Jun 3, 2023

Veronica Leigh Vernon Harris, "Susie", was born on November 24, 1973, to Nellie Vernon and the late Paul S. Vernon, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County Schools and was a 1993 graduate of Spartanburg High School. She furthered her education and received an associate degree in culinary arts. She was the owner and operator of a...

Harvey Joe Williams,  Jr.

Harvey Joe Williams, Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. Harvey Joe Williams, Jr. of Lyman, SC was born on January 26, 1981, to Mr. Harvey Joe Williams, Sr. and Dr. Patricia Gale Williams in Minden, LA. On June 18, 2016 he wed the former Devin Cherese Kelly.

He earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, from Grambling State University. Harvey was employed as a Material...

Mandia Louise Nash

Mandia Louise Nash

May 27, 2023

Mandia Louise Nash was born on July 11, 1932, in Pauline, SC, to the late Elmore Nash and Mandia Murphy Nash. She was educated in the Spartanburg County school system.  Mandia was known for being a firecracker and

speaking her mind. Mandia was a domestic engineer for the Hammond family for many years.

She was...

Bobby Joe Davis, Sr.

Bobby Joe Davis, Sr.

May 25, 2023

Bobby Joe Davis, Sr. was born on August 18, 1949, to the late Bobby Joe Davis and the late Helen Talley, in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools.

Bobby was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and liked the Clemson Tigers.  He was mild mannered in nature and was very sensitive.  Bobby was...

Freddie Alverson

Freddie Alverson

May 23, 2023

Freddie Alverson was born on February 29, 1956, in Inman, SC to the late Violet Davis Sanders and the late Robert Lee Alverson, Jr. He attended Carver High School.

Freddie enjoyed "hanging out" with his friends and fishing. He was a Carolina Panthers football fan and enjoyed watching action movies. He was most known as being a...

Minnie Lee Morings

Minnie Lee Morings

May 21, 2023

Minnie Lee Morings was born on September 15, 1929, to the late Jim Pearson and the late Leila James, in Spartanburg, SC. She was a member of United Temples of Praise Church and was the church mother.

Minnie loved the Lord with all of her heart and loved to sing. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed...

Hosea Butler

Hosea Butler

May 20, 2023

Hosea Butler was born on May 1, 1937, to the late Furman Butler and the late Emmaline Foster, in Spartanburg SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Hosea was formerly a member of Harrison Grove Baptist. In recent years he was member of the Drayton Mills Church of Christ where he served as a greeter.

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Kenneth Edward Jones

Kenneth Edward Jones

May 20, 2023

Kenneth Edward Jones "Big Daddy" was born on January 8, 1950, in Detroit, MI to the late Ulysses Jones and Lillian Mae Craig. He was wed to the former Christina Langster and from their union four children were born.

Kenneth was an overall great person. He was a doting husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He was the...

Robert Clyde Wallace

Robert Clyde Wallace

May 12, 2023

Mr. Robert Clyde Wallace was born, on September 20, 1952, to the late Bae Gibson and the late Doris Virginia Wallace, in Spartanburg SC. He was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. Clyde was an avid New England Patriots fan.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are his children, Robert Dewberry, Rosalind Wallace, Mareka (Toby Switzer)...

Tonya Jackson

Tonya Jackson

May 11, 2023

Tonya W. Jackson was born on February 13, 1961, in Buffalo, New York to Thelma Durham and the late Barnett Martin.  Early on as a child, Tonya would overhear her mother studying the Bible and became intrigued which eventually developed into her own personal relationship with Jehovah. Tonya became a baptized Jehovah's Witness on July 17th, 1983. Her spirituality...

Mother Betty Fowler

Mother Betty Fowler

May 11, 2023

Mother Betty Fowler, 79, transitioned peacefully at the Spartanburg Medical Center on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Sacred arrangement entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Dorothy Copeland

Dorothy Copeland

May 10, 2023

Dorothy Copeland, 61, passed away on May 10, 2023, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  Sacred arrangements are entrusted to Leeside Funeral Home.

Edna Earle (Oglesby)  Johnson

Edna Earle (Oglesby) Johnson

May 9, 2023

Edna Earle Oglesby Johnson, 80, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 while in the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center's Mary Black Campus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Samuel Mason Johnson; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R.G. and Vertie Mae Oglesby;her sisters, Mrs. Clara M. Palmer and Mrs. Martha L. Haywood;brothers, ...

Julius Faye Mcclintock

Julius Faye Mcclintock

May 6, 2023

Julius Faye McClintock was born on August 27, 1944, to the late Trustee George and the late Mrs. Eva Glenn-McClintock in Spartanburg County. He attended the public schools of Spartanburg County. Mr. McClintock was formerly employed by The Houston Brothers and Allegiance Industries.

Julius was a loving and caring individual, who loved his nieces and nephews and...

Cheryl Means

Cheryl Means

May 5, 2023

Cheryl Belindia Means was born, on July 19, 1949, to the late Rachael Means and the late Willie Littlejohn, in Spartanburg, SC.  She was educated Spartanburg County Schools and graduated from Carver High School.  Her favorite colors were purple, light pink and peacock blue.  She was partial to all flowers, especially house plants.  Cheryl loved to dress in the...

Dareco Javar Jenkins

Dareco Javar Jenkins

May 1, 2023

Dareco Javar Jenkins "Big Jim" was born on January 18, 1976, to Sheila Fields and Douglas Jenkins, Jr., in Spartanburg County. Dareco attended Spartanburg High School and played football. He loved his family and had a great sense of humor. Dareco also enjoyed fishing and loved the Lord immensely. He was often heard telling his family "I love you"....

Melvin Louie Nesbitt

Melvin Louie Nesbitt

May 1, 2023

Melvin Louie Nesbitt was born on April 9, 1950, to the late Mary Whittaker Nesbitt and the late Louie Nesbitt, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Melvin later enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years.

Melvin had a mellow, calm, and positive spirit and loved his community.  He spent...

Norma Jean Bell

Norma Jean Bell

Apr 30, 2023

Norman Jean Bell affectionately known as "Pookie", was born on December 8, 1960 to the late Marshall and the late Anna Bell in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in the Spartanburg County Schools. She was a resident at the Mountain View Nursing Home and because of her friendly nature made many friends.

She leaves to cherish fond...

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