Obituaries

Michael Crocker Jr.

Michael Crocker Jr.

Aug 23, 2019

Michael Lynn Crocker Jr., 29, of Inman, SC, died Friday, August 23, 2019. Born March 19, 1990, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Mahalia Wright Crocker and the late Michael Lynn Crocker Sr. Survivors include his brother, Travis Crocker; paternal grandmother, Brenda Crocker; uncles, Mark Crocker, Scottie Crocker, Todd Crocker, Ben Hamby, Tim Wright, Matthew Wright, and Will...

Robert Philbeck

Robert Philbeck

Aug 23, 2019

Robert "Bob" Norman Philbeck, MSGT USAF Retired, 87, of Boiling Springs, SC, died peacefully Friday, August 23, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born July 16, 1932 in Logan Store Township, Rutherford, NC, he was the son of the late Geneva Philbeck Melton and the widower of Peggy Coffey Philbeck, his loving wife of 62 years. He served in the...

William Glenn Iii

William Glenn Iii

Aug 23, 2019

William S. Glenn III, 88, of Lawrenceville, GA, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at White Oak Estates, Spartanburg. Born June 16, 1931 in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Maude Duncan and William Simpson Glenn, Jr. A graduate of Wofford College, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was in the field of Sales...

Nancy Morris

Nancy Morris

Aug 23, 2019

Nancy Josephine Morris, 89, fondly known as Jo to all of her friends and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Jo was born on July 24, 1930 in Charlotte, NC and was the daughter of the late William Cyrus and Mamie Hagler Long. She was a loving and devoted wife of 63 years...

Alexander Padilla

Alexander Padilla

Aug 21, 2019

Alexander Padilla, 67, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at his home. Born February 10, 1952, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Alexander and Idalia Rodriguez Padilla. A member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and former student at the Charles Lea Center, Mr. Padilla was formerly employed with Mary Black Memorial Hospital....

Dottie Tinsley

Dottie Tinsley

Aug 21, 2019

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Ward Tinsley, 80, of Chesnee, SC, went home with Jesus on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born January 8, 1939, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Virgie Davis Ward. A member of Fairview Baptist Church on Bryant Road in Spartanburg, Mrs. Tinsley played the piano faithfully for the Lord for...

Johnny Ravan

Johnny Ravan

Aug 21, 2019

Johnny Dean Ravan, 63, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at his home. Born October 16, 1955, in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Lloyd Lawrence Ravan and Mary Lois Patterson Ravan. Survivors include his brothers, Michael Lawrence Ravan of Rock Hill, SC and Roger Allen Ravan of Alcoa, TN. Private services will be conducted...

Jackie Mchenry

Jackie Mchenry

Aug 20, 2019

Jackie Allen McHenry, 68, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home. Born December 9, 1950 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Margaret Ruth Knox Worthy and George Worthy Jr. A US Army veteran, Mr. McHenry was retired from C.L. Cannon & Sons, after 20 years of service. Survivors include a brother, Randy...

Carolyn Mckinney

Carolyn Mckinney

Aug 19, 2019

Carolyn Reid McKinney, 80, of Chesnee, SC, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born July 17, 1939, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Boyd Reid and Clevie Vehaun Reid and widow of Herman "Gene" McKinney. Mrs. McKinney enjoyed being with her family. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church,...

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown

Aug 19, 2019

Sandra "Sandi" Mutney Brown, 58, of Cowpens, SC, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 1, 1960, in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of Carol Salvas Boyle of Manchester, NH and the late James Mutney Sr. Sandi was kind hearted, cared more for others, loved her family very much, enjoyed crocheting, and owned...

Randy Belk

Randy Belk

Aug 18, 2019

Randall "Randy" Eugene Belk, 54, of Roebuck, SC, died Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 23, 1965, in Union, SC, he was the son of Anna Lou Jackson Belk of Pacolet, SC and the late Roger Eugene Belk. In addition to his mother, surviving are his wife, Ruth Goettmann Belk; daughters, Nona Burgett (Mike) and Marissa...

Vance Powers Iii

Vance Powers Iii

Aug 17, 2019

Vance C. Powers III, 75, of Alpharetta, GA, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Season's Hospice. Born April 12, 1944, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Vance Cawood Powers Jr. and Mildred Smith Powers. A U. S. Navy veteran, Mr. Powers was a retired electrical engineer with AT&T, who enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and all watersports. He...

Virginia Coggins

Virginia Coggins

Aug 15, 2019

Virginia Coggins, 81, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Valley Falls Terrace. Born March 5, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Valla Meadows Huitt and widow of Walter B. Coggins. Mrs. Coggins was a waitress at Baber Rhyne who loved to cook and garden. Survivors include her daughter Betty Parris...

Richard Bartlett

Richard Bartlett

Aug 14, 2019

Richard Arlen Bartlett, 83, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home. Born July 26, 1936, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Rufus and Marie Willis Bartlett. Owner of Bartlett Construction, Mr. Bartlett was a life member of Arcadia Masonic Lodge #285. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Knight of Cornelius, NC and grandchildren,...

Donald Ridgeway Sr.

Donald Ridgeway Sr.

Aug 14, 2019

Donald Clyde Ridgeway Sr., 80, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home. Born November 18, 1938, in Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Wayne Ridgeway Sr. and Evelyn Tumbling Ridgeway and husband of 45 years to the late Margaret Ann Williams Ridgeway. Mr. Ridgeway was a member of Truth Chapel and retired...

Viola Lee

Viola Lee

Aug 14, 2019

Viola Owens Lee, 103, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 16, 1915, in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Alexander Owens and Hester Collins Owens and widow of Boyce Turner Lee Sr. Faithful to her Lord and family, Mrs. Lee was a member of Golightly United...

Betty Tramel

Betty Tramel

Aug 13, 2019

Betty Katherine Tramel, 89, of Pacolet Mills, SC, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg. Born May 6, 1930, in Pacolet Mills, she was the daughter of the late John Madison Tramel and Sallie James Gallman Tramel. Betty was a member of Tate Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Pacolet Mill. Survivors include her nephews, Jim Trammell,...

Joann Parris

Joann Parris

Aug 13, 2019

JoAnn Sanford Parris, 72, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Born March 29, 1947, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy Sanford and Sadie Eveline Hudgins Sanford and widow of Keith R. Parris. A graduate of Dorman High School, Mrs. Parris was a member of Bethany...

Joyce Terrian

Joyce Terrian

Aug 10, 2019

Joyce Frost Terrian, 85, of Moore, SC, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home. Born June 3, 1934 in Molten, AL, she was the daughter of the late Fines Frost and Nettie Bell Eaton Nicholson and the wife of Roby Ray Terrian. Joyce retired from the Charles Lea Center after 25 years of service as a teacher. She was...

Andrew Kirby

Andrew Kirby

Aug 9, 2019

Andrew "Jack" Kirby, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at his home. Born May 29, 1930 in Calhoun, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar Erskine and Effie Mae Spearman Kirby and the widower of Nellie Sue Freeman Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a U. S. Army Veteran. He retired from Mead Containers after serving 40...