Melvin Henry Cantrell
Oct 21, 2023
Melvin Henry Cantrell, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Born March 22, 1932, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late John Wiseman Cantrell and Nellie Holcomb Cantrell.
Melvin proudly served his country in the US Army and was retired from a 36-year career as an engineer with AT&T.
He...
Betty Webb Pruitt
Oct 21, 2023
Betty Sue Webb Pruitt, 92, of Fairforest, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at White Oak at North Grove. Born May 4th, 1931, she was the daughter of the late, Marshall H. Webb and Edna “Mammy” Griffin Webb.
Betty was a long-time member of Covenant Baptist Church. She was a proud mom,...
Randy Clyde Amos
Oct 20, 2023
Randy Clyde Amos, 67, of Spartanburg, died Friday evening, October 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1956, in Spindale, NC, a son of the late Joseph C. and Mae Elizabeth Harrison Amos. Randy is married to Angela Cohen Amos.
Randy worked in Research and Development with Blackman-Uhler Chemical. He was a member of Carolina Baptist...
Ashley Dawn Johnson Hall
Oct 20, 2023
Ashley Dawn Johnson Hall, born on March 4, 1984, in Spartanburg SC, passed away on October 20, 2023, in Spartanburg SC. She was known for her incredible zest for life and her love for her family. Ashley will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.Ashley's journey through life was marked by creativity and a strong...
Joe Wayne McGuire
Oct 19, 2023
Joe Wayne McGuire, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at White Oak Estates. Born May 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Harry Ben and Louvinia Mary Mitchell McGuire. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Peggy Jo McGuire.
Mr. McGuire was a very hardworking man, who put his...
Norma Mortge
Oct 18, 2023
Norma Mortge passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born In Montreal, Canada, she raised her family in the Bronx, New York until moving to Spartanburg in 1975. Norma was a long-time member of Temple B’Nai Israel where she was an active member of Sisterhood and Hadassah.
She was a long-time sale associate at Belk in...
Tawana Elaine Silvey
Oct 18, 2023
Tawana Elaine McGarity Silvey, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1940, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Lynn David and Helen Grace VeHaun McGarity. She was married to the late Donald Webster Silvey.
A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Roebuck, SC, where she was a former Sunday...
Ardeth Estelle Denler
Oct 17, 2023
Ardeth Estelle Eberhardt Denler, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 16, 1931, in Mountain View, CA, a daughter of the late Jacob and Maude Larson Eberhardt. She was married to Arnold Leo Denler, Jr., M.D. for more than 60 years.
Ardeth was a member of the Spartanburg Seventh-day...
Janet Martin Turney Bradburn
Oct 17, 2023
Janet Martin Turney Bradburn, 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born in Blacksburg, SC, to Mildred and Dewey Martin. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, Lawrence, daughter, Meredith Turney Harvel and son, Richard Turney; her first husband, Pete Turney and second husband, Joe Bradburn.
She graduated from Winthrop College with a BS degree in Piano...
Weldon "Bo" Ivey
Oct 16, 2023
Weldon “Bo” Ivey passed on to be with the Lord at age 96 in Cowpens, SC. He was proceeded to heaven by his loving wife, Flo Ivey, of 47 years. Born January 3, 1927, he was the son of Vant and Nannie Ivey.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carol Ivey of York, SC; a daughter,...
Paul Patrick Ceremuga
Oct 16, 2023
Paul Patrick Ceremuga, 84, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Upstate Community/Agape Care Hospice House in Landrum, SC. He was born on December 14, 1938, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late John and Agnes Uhrin Ceremuga. Paul was married to Nancy Carol Ann Filer Ceremuga for the last 65 years.
Paul was an...
Dorothy Lee Johnson
Oct 15, 2023
Dorothy Lee Johnson, was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a loving home. She passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion.Dorothy was born on June 14, 1933, in Spartanburg, SC growing up in the Ark Wright Mill Village section she learned the values of...
Emmanuel Vincent Seko, Ph.D.
Oct 13, 2023
Emmanuel Vincent Seko, Ph.D., 89, of Spartanburg, died on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1934, in Pietersburg, South Africa. Dr. Seko was married to the late Mildred Setlogelo Seko and was also predeceased by a son, Joseph Seko; a daughter, Joyce Seko; and two sisters and two brothers.
Dr. Seko was...
Cecil Preston Gosnell, Sr.
Oct 12, 2023
Cecil Preston Gosnell, Sr., age 85, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was a son of the late Joseph and Alta Pruitt Gosnell. He was a hardworking and dedicated family man who built a successful career as the owner and operator of his own welding company. Born on January 22, 1938, in Tryon, North Carolina,...
Bernard Harold Taylor
Oct 12, 2023
Bernard Harold Taylor, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bernard joyfully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born August 23, 1934, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Albert Clyde and Eloise Taylor. Bernard has been married to Sarah Johnson Taylor since 1955.
Bernard...
Jack Arthur Turner, Sr.
Oct 11, 2023
Jack Arthur Turner, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of his community, passed away on October 11, 2023, in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on June 10, 1943, to James Arthur Turner and Avis Stephens Turner.Jack led a fulfilling life that was defined by his dedication to family and the trucking industry. He...
Michael Lamar Toney
Oct 11, 2023
Michael Lamar Toney, born in Spartanburg, SC in 1961 to Margaret Stevens, was taken from us too soon after a long battle with cancer. His mom always described him as a loving son who always made her laugh but definitely kept her on her toes. He loved his mother dearly.He married the love of his life, Cindy Toney, December...
Sandra "Sandy" O'Dell
Oct 10, 2023
Sandra, (Sandy) Clifton O’Dell of Pauline passed away on October 10,2023, leaving behind a loving family, dear friends, four-legged treasures and lives made better having known her. Sandy was born in Wichita, KS in 1956, the daughter of Paul Harrelson Clifton and Sylvia Snow Clifton of Arkansas. She called the Spartanburg area home for nearly 55 years. She will...
Dale Laflin Kelly
Oct 8, 2023
Dale Laflin Kelly, 72, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born November 25, 1950, in Spartanburg SC to the late Oliver E. Laflin, II and Virl Brown Laflin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gay Laflin Moody, longtime friend and former husband, Charles E. Kelly; and her husband, Raymond W....
Angela Long Cooper
Oct 7, 2023
Angela (Angie) Long Cooper, 54, of Cowpens, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 27, 1969, a daughter of the late David Morrow Long, Sr. and Doris Marie O’Dell Long Hagan.
She was office manager of Tate Metalworks and owner of Cooper’s Essential Creations and a member...
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