Dennis Gale Cromer
Dec 22, 2024
Dennis Gale Cromer, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
He was a life-long resident of Spartanburg, known for being an extremely hard-worker, spending years as a painter and handyman, and having previously owned and operated Cromer's Day Nursery in Roebuck.
Born June 16, 1943, he was a son of the late Levi Newton and Florence Campbell Cromer. He is survived...
Charles A. Crescenzi
Dec 22, 2024
Charles Antonio Crescenzi (Charlie) passed on December 22, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC, age 79. Charlie was born on August 12, 1945 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Domenico and Marie Crescenzi.
He graduated from Cedar Cliff High School and Shippensburg College, receiving a Masters of Education. Charlie taught 8th grade history for 30 years at Dover Area Intermediate School in Dover,...
Barbara Lynn Smith
Dec 22, 2024
Barbara Lynn Smith, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left this world peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on October 20, 1961, in Spartanburg, SC, she was a beacon of kindness and love who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Barbara dedicated over three decades of her life as an Accountant...
Armand P. Chabot
Dec 20, 2024
Armand P. Chabot, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 74 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on November 22, 1950, in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Raymond J. Chabot and Evelyn C. Perreault Chabot.
He is survived by his spouse, Kathy Rogers, and his two sons, Brandon and Andrew Chabot. Armand's family is extended to his stepdaughters,...
William Randolph Hobbs
Dec 20, 2024
William Randolph Hobbs, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on June 22, 1938, in Augusta, GA to the late Jessie James Hobbs and Mary Lizzie Hughes Hobbs. A devoted husband and father, William illustrated the qualities of love and dedication throughout his life. He cherished his late...
Terry W. Vess
Dec 19, 2024
Terry William Vess, 67, passed away December 19, 2024, in Spartanburg. Terry was born August 16, 1957, in Spartanburg to the late John William Vess and Ibera Painter Vess.
Terry is survived by his son, Alan Vess, his wife, Rose; daughter, Tereasa Vess; grandchildren, Aiden Vess, Tylyn Gregory, Halii Vess and Aubrie Draper. He is predeceased by his wife, Donna Vess,...
Lynda Cantrell
Dec 19, 2024
Lynda Charlene Cantrell, 78, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2024. Born on March 13, 1946, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Harlie and Erma Cariens. Lynda was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, whose kind and nurturing spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lynda attended Spartanburg...
Lealon Earl McLeod
Dec 18, 2024
Lealon Earl McLeod, a cherished soul known for his warmth and spirited nature, was born on May 20, 1944, in Norman, North Carolina. He departed this life peacefully at his home on December 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy woven with love and dedication.
Lealon was a devoted family man who loved unconditionally. His passion for life and his family shone...
JoAnne West Fleming
Dec 18, 2024
JoAnne West Fleming, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born March 9, 1940, in Pacolet, South Carolina to the late Bernard James West and Laura M. Howell West.
JoAnne's warm and sweet personality endeared her to everyone she met. She was a greeter at Walmart for many years, sharing her welcoming smile with all the...
Pearl Sellars Poole
Dec 18, 2024
Pearl Sellars Poole, 99, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Odell Sellars and Mary Barnett Sellars. Pearl was like a second mother to many. She was a long-time member of Converse Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School and was a member of the church’s...
James T. Yarbrough
Dec 17, 2024
James T. Yarbrough, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on August 10, 1942, in Una, South Carolina. Known as the "tire guy", James dedicated over 40 years of his life to owning and operating Jimmy's Tires in Roebuck. His expertise and service in the tire industry earned him a reputation that endeared...
Martha Ann Sisk Turner
Dec 17, 2024
Martha Ann Sisk Turner passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at White Oak of Spartanburg. She was born in Spartanburg on October 1, 1937, to the late Isaac Carter and Frances Louise Sisk. She was a 1955 graduate of Fairforest High School. Martha was predeceased by her husband, William Dean Turner. She was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist...
Marion Sims "Pop" Knight
Dec 16, 2024
Marion Sims Knight, a long-time resident of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday. He was 95.
Born in Lancaster, SC., Marion was the third of five children born to Lula and Elmer Knight. As a boy, Marion grew up on a farm and tended to livestock, rising each morning to milk the cows before walking to a one-room schoolhouse.
In 1941, the Knight...
Michael David Link
Dec 15, 2024
Michael David Link, 73, of Chesnee, passed away early Sunday morning at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Michael was born on October 8, 1951, in Spartanburg, SC; a son of the late Guynema Hill Link and John Wesley Link.
Michael was a very gifted electrician. He received his associate degree from Spartanburg Technical College and, furthering his studies, became a Master Electrician....
Nancy Elizabeth Williams
Dec 13, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Williams, was born on September 6, 1957, in Charleston, SC; a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, departed this world on December 13, 2024, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Nancy's journey began in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she would later graduate from Spartanburg High School, Class of 1975.
Nancy was a strong woman, shaped by the...
Doris McKinney Bennett
Dec 13, 2024
Doris McKinney Bennett, 94, of the Cannons Campground Community of Spartanburg, passed away on Friday morning, December 13, 2024. Doris was born on September 14, 1930, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Emma Doris Norris McKinney and Albert T. McKinney, Sr. She was married to the late Walter Carlisle Bennett for 46 years until his passing in 1994.
Doris was...
James "Ray" Murray
Dec 9, 2024
James "Ray" Murray
July 23, 1954 – December 9, 2024
Ray was a decorated 30-year veteran and former Colonel of the City of Spartanburg Police Department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lu (Cheleotis), son, Travis (Jennifer), grandchildren, Chandler and Chloe, step-grandchildren, Christopher and Colton, and brother, Bobby (Tonya).
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Charles...
Thomas John Vivoamore
Dec 8, 2024
Thomas John Vivoamore, passed away at the age of 71, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on Friday, February 6, 1953, in Leominster, Massachusetts, to the late Guido and Antoinette Vivoamore.
In 2001, Thomas made the significant move from Massachusetts to South Carolina to pursue a career at BMW, where he contributed his skills and...
Margaret B. Fleck
Dec 8, 2024
Margaret McNamara Danfy Fleck, 93, passed away peacefully December 8, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a brief illness. Mrs. Fleck, affectionately known as Bernie, was born January 13, 1931, in New York City. Bernie grew up in Astoria, NY and attended St. Michael’s Academy for Young Ladies where she made lifelong friends.
In New York, Bernie met and married...
Emily Irene Crossley
Dec 8, 2024
Emily Irene Fleming Crossley , 92 of Glendale passed away on Sunday, December 08, 2024, at White Oak Estates Spartanburg. Emily was born on March 17, 1932, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Victor S. and Susie Fleming.
Emily was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a babysitter for many children, including all of her grandchildren. She also...
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