Obituaries

Craig Dunagin

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

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.

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

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

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

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. 

Floyd’s North Church Street 

 

Arlene Jaedicke O'Meara

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

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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Reverend Jack Blanton Mullinax

Reverend Jack Blanton Mullinax

Nov 23, 2023

Reverend Jack Blanton Mullinax, a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed pastor, passed away on November 23, 2023, at his home in Spartanburg, SC. He was the son of the Late Clyde Mullinax and Late Julia Blanton Mullinax, born on March 29, 1939, in Kingsport, TN. He dedicated his life to his wife, his children, and his ministry. Throughout his career, Reverend...

Susan Ann Smith

Susan Ann Smith

Nov 21, 2023

 

Susan Ann Garmon Smith, 65, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on November 8, 1958, a daughter of the late Peggy Garmon and was the wife of the late Floyd Brian Smith.

 

She was a retired registered nurse with Spartanburg Medical Center after 30 years...

Max James Darrall

Max James Darrall

Nov 20, 2023

 

Max James Darrall, infant son of Jonathan Mark and Colleen Mary Darrall (McCullough) of Spartanburg was born on November 18, 2023, and entered in the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Moshe Jonathan Darrall.

 

“It was a long journey for...

Rosa Mitchell Senn

Rosa Mitchell Senn

Nov 20, 2023

 

Rosa Mitchell Senn, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday evening, November 20, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1931, in Edgemoor, SC, a daughter of the late George Franklin Mitchell and Ethel Williams Mitchell. She was married to the late Rev. Conrad Allen Senn. 

Rosa retired from Spartanburg School District 6 after teaching for 25 years. She...

Michael Charles Ellwanger

Michael Charles Ellwanger

Nov 19, 2023

 

Mike Ellwanger, 77, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief period of illness. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Peggy Ford Ellwanger of Spartanburg, South Carolina; daughter Amy Willbanks, her husband Charlie, and their sons Chap and Gabe of Spartanburg, South Carolina; daughter Jill Kunisawa and her husband...

Christy Allen

Christy Allen

Nov 18, 2023

Eva Crystal “Christy” Robbins Allen, 45, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Christy was born on July 31, 1978, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Mary F. and James C. Robbins. She attended Clifton Church of God and was a homemaker and housewife. 

Surviving is her husband, Dale Allen; her daughters, Kaylee...

Joshua Allen Roth

Joshua Allen Roth

Nov 17, 2023

 

Joshua Allen Roth, 41, received his heavenly wings on November 17, 2023, in Inman, SC. He was born on July 21, 1982, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

At a young age Josh and his mother moved to South Carolina. It was there that he attended Boiling Springs High School. Josh had a great appreciation of music and enjoyed going...

Alicia Estelle Childress Spado-Adams

Alicia Estelle Childress Spado-Adams

Nov 17, 2023

Alicia Estelle Childress Spado-Adams, age 54, passed away November 17, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.  She was born on February 18, 1969 in Spartanburg to Conduff Greene Childress, Jr. and Annette Allen Edwards.

She enjoyed spending time with her dad and sister, as well with her paternal and maternal grandparents during her summers as a youth.  One of her...

Dianne Brock Kirby

Dianne Brock Kirby

Nov 17, 2023

Dianne Brock Kirby, 82, of Fairforest, went home to be with her Lord Friday November 17th, 2023. She was surrounded by her family as she finished her race here.  

Dianne (Granny) was loved by so many because she loved so many. She never met a person she didn’t love. She wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face. She was...

Sarah Frances McGraw

Sarah Frances McGraw

Nov 16, 2023

Frances "Nana" McGraw, age 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on February 27, 1930, in Spartanburg to her parents, the late, George Washington Jones and Nanny Frances Stephens Jones."Nana" dedicated her life to helping others and was a testament to selflessness. Her compassionate nature...

Grady Lee Cotton

Grady Lee Cotton

Nov 16, 2023

Grady Lee Cotton, 82, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Thursday, November 16th, 2023.

Born in Winnsboro, SC on March 31,1941, Grady was the son of the late Mary Lucas Cotton and Elbert H. Cotton. He graduated from Mount Zion Institute in Winnsboro where he was a proud member of the Wildcats football team,...

Joel Drake Ball

Joel Drake Ball

Nov 15, 2023

Joel Drake Ball, 68, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born on February 28, 1955, in Rock Hill, SC, he was the youngest son of the late Rev. Dr. William L Ball, Jr., and Bessie Rice Ball.

Joe was a special child of God and lived for over thirty years in a community residential...