Wilbur James Giesler
Dec 9, 2023
Wilbur James Giesler, 95, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. A native of Buffalo, New York, he was born July 2 1928, son of the late August H and Wilhemina Fischle Giesler. He was husband to the late Joan Elizabeth Shadle Giesler for 69 years.
He retired as a Lt Col from the US...
Patricia Wood Hasty
Dec 9, 2023
Patricia Wood Hasty, age 75, of Spartanburg passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Pat was born on March 15, 1948, the older daughter of John L. and Annie Mae Hyleman Wood. She was married to James Thomas "Jim" Hasty, Jr. for forty-eight years.
Along with her husband, Pat is survived by her daughter Jennifer Hasty and her...
Keith E. Plexico
Dec 8, 2023
Keith E. Plexico, 72, of Boiling Springs, ran into the arms of Jesus, Friday, December 8, 2023. Yes, he ran “with renewed strength, and did not grow weary.” A native of Spartanburg, he was born on October 1, 1951, to the late Harold E. and Delphia Hope Plexico.
He retired from Vic Bailey car dealership and recently retired from...
Emily Rose McCallister
Dec 7, 2023
Emily Rose McCallister, 74, of Chesnee, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on August 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Henry Abe (Mack) and Margaret Bell McCallister.
She had been employed at Siemens Manufacturing Company in Roebuck.
She is survived by four sisters, Margaret Edwards, Sundie Lomax,...
Reynaldo Ramos Baquiran
Dec 6, 2023
Reynaldo Ramos Baquiran, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, has passed away at the age of 79. Born on July 8, 1944, in Cavite, Philippines. He was a son of the late Armando Santos Baquiran and Constancia Ramos Baquiran.
One of Reynaldo's proudest accomplishments was earning his bachelor's degree in architecture – a testament to his unwavering perseverance and dedication to...
Phyllis C. Vandiver
Dec 6, 2023
Phyllis C. Vandiver, 77, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1946, in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Jessie Tessnear Millwood.
Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Roger W. Vandiver and her brother, Bryant G. Millwood of Charlotte, NC.
A graveside...
REBECCA ILENE REECE WILKINS
Dec 6, 2023
Rebecca Ilene Reece Wilkins, passed away on December 6, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on August 2, 1945, in Glendale, South Carolina to the late Claude and Vinnie Reece. Rebecca's graduated from Pacolet High School and attended Cecil's Business College. Rebecca was a secretary and bookkeeper at Spartanburg County Schools, District #3. Rebecca's generosity and compassion...
David Fredrick Westbrooks
Dec 4, 2023
David Fredrick Westbrooks, 52, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on December 4, 2023, in Moore. He was born on June 9, 1971, in Spartanburg.
David was a master mechanic and musician, known for his intelligence, wit, kindness, generosity, and understanding. He had a passion for fixing things and enjoyed hobbies such as four-wheeling, working with robotic devices, and flying...
Phyllis Westmoreland Bird
Dec 3, 2023
Phyllis Westmoreland Bird, 87, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mary Black Hospital after a brief illness. Phyllis was born November 16, 1937, in Gainesville, GA, to parents Phillip Westmoreland and Eva Elrod Westmoreland.
Phyllis married Edgar Brown Bird in June 1954 and enjoyed a wonderful life living in several locations in South...
Linda Lee Tate
Dec 3, 2023
Linda Lee Tate, age 76, a daughter of the late Virgil Lee and Evelyn Garden Lee, born on December 7, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, and passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, just four days short of her birthday. Linda's career as a Registered Nurse for over 42 years, where she worked in various facilities and organizations. She also worked...
Ruth Keller Tweed
Dec 3, 2023
Ruth Laney Keller Tweed, 83, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday morning, December 3, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Carold and Eula Byrd Keller.
Ruth was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a longtime employee of Hoechst Fibers and later worked with Canteen Corporation.
Surviving...
Jean Delores Heltsley
Dec 1, 2023
Jean Delores (nee Powell) Heltsley, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 1, 2023. Longtime resident of Port Charlotte Florida, Jean was born on August 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Lemont and Marie (nee Zivalich) Powell.
Along with her late husband, Lester, Jean was the co-owner of a successful sign company,...
Craig Dunagin
Dec 1, 2023
Harold Craig Dunagin, 50, of Spartanburg, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Craig was born on August 1, 1973, in Spartanburg, a son of Harold Dean Dunagin of Waterloo, SC and the late Sandra Cooksey Dunagin Cantrell.
Craig enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was also known for his love of cooking and baking. Craig...
John Lester Brady
Nov 29, 2023
John Lester Brady was born November 23, 1924, on the family farm near Ingleside Baptist Church in the Campobello-Landrum area of Spartanburg County to Oren L. Brady, Sr. and Gussie Edwards Brady. He attended Southside and Pine Street Elementary Schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School in the Class of 1942. He attended the University of Alabama and Clemson...
Crawford Hammett, Sr.
Nov 29, 2023
Crawford J. Hammett, Sr., born on April 27, 1936, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023. Crawford Sr. is survived by his wife, Mary Wall Hammett and son Crawford J. Hammett, Jr. & wife Elana along with three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Crawford was retired from Union Camp and is an Air Force Veteran. He was a long-standing member...
Rhoda Ann Snyder
Nov 28, 2023
Rhoda Ann Sponsler Snyder, 93, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home. A native of Wooster, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Annette Tritt Sponsler.
She was a retired editor with Bell and Howell Publishing Company.
Surviving are her daughters, Rhonda Mitchell of Spartanburg and Pamela Simpson (David) of Marcellus, MI., grandchildren, Christian Mitchell...
Bennie Reed Schrimsher
Nov 28, 2023
Bennie Reed Schrimsher (86) went to be with the Lord as he passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 28, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on June 21, 1937, to the late Samuel Luke and Gert Schrimsher.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Schrimsher and his two daughters; Jo-Retta...
Dr. Charles O. Stanley
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Charles O. Stanley, 97, of Decatur, IL, died peacefully at Summit Hills in Spartanburg, on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Services will be Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Decatur, IL.
Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or a charity of your choice.
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Arlene Jaedicke O'Meara
Nov 25, 2023
Arlene Jaedicke O’Meara, 76, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of the Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late William G. and Eileen Rita Lynch Jaedicke and wife of the late Martin Raymond O’Meara.
She retired from McMahan’s Shoes.
Surviving are her children, William "Billy" O’Meara (Erin) of Simpsonville, Thomas...
Mary Stuard Humphries
Nov 23, 2023
Mary Stuard Humphries, 85, of Boiling Springs, went to sleep at home and woke in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 23, 2023. A native of Gaffney, she was born on July 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Tommie and Bessie McSwain Stuard and wife of the late Warren Neil Humphries. Mary loved her God, family, and her church.
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