Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

David Brandon “Biggie” Thompson, 43, of Moore passed away November 15, 2022. He was born October 5, 1979, to Lynne Blackwell Barker and the late Lowell Frank Thompson, and was raised by his mother, Lynne, and father, the late Robert “Bob” Barker.

A member of Stone Station Baptist Church, Brandon had a huge heart. He was like...

Nov 14, 2022

Jonathan Lyle Dean, 36, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home. Born August 29, 1986 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Robert Lyle Dean and Pamela Elizabeth Adair Dean.

Jonathan was a member of First North Baptist Church and the Special Lambs Bible Fellowship class. He was also a member of...

Nov 13, 2022

Betty Ezell Donald Poole, 97, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at White Oak Manor. Born January 26, 1925, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Columbus Ezell and Minnie O’Dell Cook Donald and was the wife of the late Herman Marion Poole for 72 years.

Betty worked for Clifton Mill for...

Nov 12, 2022

Catherine Glenn Dedmon, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House. Born December 27, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Oscott Bryon and Pauline Barnado Glenn.

Mrs. Dedmon graduated from Presbyterian College and did graduate work at Converse College, Wofford College, Clemson University, and the University of South...

Nov 10, 2022

George Arden Pruitt, 80, of Spartanburg, SC died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus. Born September 9, 1942 in Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of the late General Arden and Estelle Howard Pruitt and the husband of the late Gloria Jean Allen Pruitt of 57 years.

George was a member...

Nov 10, 2022

Pamela S. Dangelo, 65, of Greer, SC died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born February 25, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Avery and Barbara Seay Snapp.

Pamela loved to paint oil paintings. She worked with Thomas Kinkade for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Paul...

Nov 8, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Poston Steadings, 86, of Roebuck, SC, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at her home. Born August 30, 1936 in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of the late Herman Newell and Louise Pigate Poston. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Broadus Milton (Jack) Steadings and her son, Benjamin Milton Steadings.

Jacqueline was...

Nov 7, 2022

Wallace J. Seay, 90, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Born November 23, 1931 in Woodberry, GA, he was the son of the late Jake and Lucille Legg Seay.

A US Marine Corps Korean War veteran, Mr. Seay worked as a CPA, for over 65 years.

Survivors...

Nov 7, 2022

Annie Myrtle West McGarity, 94, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at White Oak North Grove. Born December 25, 1927 in Pauline, SC, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Tiny Valentine Fowler West and the wife of the late Alex André McGarity.

Annie was retired as a supervisor from Butte Knit after...

Nov 7, 2022

Bryan F. Bobo, 68, of Duncan, SC, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born November 18, 1953, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Franklin and Elizabeth Prince Bobo.

Bryan graduated from Spartanburg High School. He was the proud owner and operator of Acme Exterminating for 22 years. A...

Nov 7, 2022

Gerry Bailey Stockdale, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at Summit Hills. Born October 27, 1930 in Pansey, AL, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Nannie Mae Brantley Bailey and the wife of the late George Alfred Stockdale. They were married for 56 years.

Gerry was a member, Sunday School...

Nov 6, 2022

Ted Seaford Overcash, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Ted was cared for at home by his family and Comfort Keepers caregivers. Born March 24, 1939 in Kannapolis, NC, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruby Overcash.

Mr. Overcash was a chemist and worked...

Nov 6, 2022

Charles Edward Kelly, 74, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at SMC-Mary Black Campus. Born November 6, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Blackburn, Margaret Hazel Simmons Wood, and adoptive father Cecil R. Kelly.

A US Navy veteran, Mr. Kelly was stationed in Hawaii and Japan. He was...

Nov 5, 2022

Paul Elwyn Rollins, Sr., passed away, November 5, 2022, following years of declining health.

A native of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Elwyn Moorer Rollins and Grace Elizabeth Smith Rollins. Paul was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and later from The Citadel, class of 1963. After graduation, he honorably served...

Nov 5, 2022

Joe Everett Davis, 93, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on November 5, 2022, at his home. Born July 9, 1929, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Joe Henry and Mable Zelle Upton Davis, and husband of the late Doris Jean Owenby Davis until her passing in 2007.

A United States Navy Veteran, Joe retired...

Nov 5, 2022

John A. “Johnny” Jordan, 72, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on November 5, 2022, at his home with his friends and family. Born November 27, 1949, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late John Walton and Louise Sistare Jordan.

Johnny graduated from Spartanburg High School and Gardner-Webb University. He worked at A.T. Sistare Construction from...

Nov 4, 2022

Jack Moeller, 81, a resident of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 4, 2022, peacefully at Upstate Community Hospice House. Born June 10, 1941, in Covington, KY, the son of the late William and Dorothy Moeller.

Jack, a devout and dedicated Catholic man of faith, was raised in Kentucky where...

Nov 3, 2022

Lorraine Hallman Blackwell, 92, of Inman, SC, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House. Born September 19, 1930 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Pressley and Alice Neal Hallman and the wife of the late Earl Blackwell of 61 years.

Lorraine graduated Duncan High School where she was a...

Nov 3, 2022

Judy Diane Morgan, 76, of Roebuck, SC died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born April 29, 1946 in Easley, SC, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Dean Marchbanks and Mary Lee Hendricks.

Judy was retired from Tietex International after 40 years of service. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church...

Oct 31, 2022

Dr. John C. Stowell, Jr. 78, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home. Born February 25, 1944 in McComb, MS, he was the son of the late Grace Alyne Love Stowell and John C. Stowell, Sr.

A US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, Dr. Stowell was retired as a surgeon and physician. He loved...