Obituaries

Martha J. Robbins Greenway

Martha J. Robbins Greenway

Oct 31, 2023

Martha J. Robbins Greenway, 83, of Boiling Springs, SC died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 6, 1940 in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sylvanus and Mary Lee Stamey Johnson.

 

Martha was a member of Fingerville United Methodist Church. She was a loving Mother and Maw-Maw.

 

Survivors include her...

Iris Powell Browning

Iris Powell Browning

Oct 28, 2023

 

Iris Powell Browning, 99, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, October 28,2023, at White Oak at North Grove. A native of Polk County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Quincy and Nellie Abrams Powell and the wife of the late Marlin George Browning, Sr. 

She graduated from Brevard College and was formerly employed with Sears Roebuck & Company, Evangel...

Naomi Anna Willis Childress

Naomi Anna Willis Childress

Oct 27, 2023

Naomi Anna Childress, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was one of nine children to George Washington Willis and Marcella Gibson Willis.

Naomi was a life-long member of Clifton Second...

Allen Eugene Long

Allen Eugene Long

Oct 27, 2023

Reverend Allen Eugene Long, of Pacolet, SC, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 27, 2023. Allen was born to Ray and Mae Long on July 22, 1933, in Fidelity, KY.

Rev. Long is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean B. Long, four children, Terri Long, David Long, Joy (Mark) Hargreaves and Suzanne Mauldin. He...

Ann Cooley Canter

Ann Cooley Canter

Oct 26, 2023

 

Zenith "Ann" Cooley Canter, age 91, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the lives she touched. She was born on January 15, 1932, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late, Volney Frank Cooley and Lillian Alice Hines Cooley.She graduated with a bachelor's...

Bell Chyleen Gilmer Fowler

Bell Chyleen Gilmer Fowler

Oct 26, 2023

 

Bell “Chyleen” Fowler, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 2, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC to her late parents, Robert and Myrtle Gilmer. A woman of deep faith, Chyleen was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she sang...

Ricky Wayne Everhart

Ricky Wayne Everhart

Oct 26, 2023

Ricky Wayne Everhart, 69, of Chesnee, died Thursday, October 26,2023, at Brookview Healthcare Center. A native of Gaffney, he was born on April 8, 1954, a son of the late Tony and Doris Bryant Everhart. 

He was the owner operator of Ricky’s Automatic Transmission Repair Company, first starting in the Cannons Campground Community and then on North Church Street in...

Ruby Mason Burrell

Ruby Mason Burrell

Oct 25, 2023

Ruby Mason Burrell, 95, of Spartanburg, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on July 12, 1928, in Cooley Springs, SC, a daughter of the late Broadus and Hattie Padgett Mason.  She was married to the late LeRoy Burrell for 42 years. 

A member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church where she loved the...

Scott Thomas Buchanan, Sr.

Scott Thomas Buchanan, Sr.

Oct 22, 2023

Scott Thomas Buchanan, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on July 1, 1968, in Spartanburg to his loving parents, Larry Thomas Buchanan and Patricia Buchanan and was raised in Woodruff.Scott, was a dedicated Consultant in the Engineering of Roads and Bridge.  As a perfectionist in his work, and...

Jesse Lowell Blankenship, Jr.

Jesse Lowell Blankenship, Jr.

Oct 21, 2023

Jesse (Bud) Lowell Blankenship, Jr. 74, of Boiling Springs, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Kenova, W. VA., he was born on June 27, 1949, a son of the late Jesse Lowell Blankenship and Lois Ilene Conley Blankenship. 

He attended Marshall University and retired from Mavrick Engineering in business development and attended First...

John Lester Wolfe

John Lester Wolfe

Oct 21, 2023

John Lester Wolfe, age 79, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Cowpens, South Carolina. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late, Roscoe James Wolfe and Arla Philena Miller Wolfe.John loved riding motorcycles in his younger days, he enjoyed gardening and also had a deep love for hunting and fishing every chance he...

Melvin Henry Cantrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...