Charles Eugene Rickell
Dec 29, 2023
Charles Eugene Rickell, known as “Gene…the Textile man with a twinkle in his eye,” passed away at the age of 85 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on December 29, 2023. He had battled Parkinson’s, Polymyositis, and Dementia for more than a decade.
He was born on January 12, 1938, in Frederick, MD, the only son of the late...
Harold Eugene Pilkington
Dec 28, 2023
Harold Eugene Pilkington, 86, passed away in Boiling Springs, SC on December 28, 2023, lovingly known "Papa", he touched the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on June 1, 1937, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late, Octavas R. Pilkington and Juanita Hilton Petit.
Harold's generosity were evident to all who crossed his path. He possessed...
Martha Kay Bridges
Dec 28, 2023
Martha Kay Bridges, 80, entered eternal rest on Thursday December 28, 2023. A native of Spartanburg County, Martha was born on November 14, 1943, to the late Ernest Webb and Martha Israel Webb. A homemaker for years, Martha enjoyed crafting, painting, listening to Elvis Presley’s music and most of all spending time with her family.
Martha is survived by...
Dennis James Maloata
Dec 27, 2023
Dennis John Maloata, better known as “Denny” to his family and friends, passed away at age 67 on December 27, 2023. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Faaulu and Inosia Maloata, Denny was raised on Oahu with his four siblings.
He was a proud alumnus of Damien Memorial High School, and as a young man eager to serve his...
Van Daniel Jurney
Dec 27, 2023
Van Daniel Jurney, 75 of Spartanburg South Carolina, entered eternal rest, Wednesday December 27,2023 at his residence. Van was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 12, 1948, to the late Lawrence Jurney and Mozelle Combs Jurney.
Van spent most of his working years as a security guard for Spartanburg Medical Center. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching...
Gregory (Greg) Allan Combs
Dec 27, 2023
Gregory (Greg) Allan Combs, 56, of Chesnee, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home. A native of Austin, IN., he was born on July 30, 1967, a son of Kensil and Oma Turner Combs of Spartanburg.
He was a welder by trade, loved racing, building model cars and playing his guitar. He was a member of Great Vision...
Helen Ruth Hendrix Creech Cartee
Dec 27, 2023
Helen Ruth Hendrix Creech Cartee, Ph.D., a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and respected teacher and education professional, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 87.
Helen was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 16, 1936, to Hoy Hendrix and Ruth Goddard Hendrix. She is survived by her devoted husband Bobby Gene Cartee, her...
Marcus "Mark" Wayne Ridlehoover
Dec 26, 2023
Marcus "Mark" Wayne Ridlehoover, a member of the Spartanburg community, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1970, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mark's life was filled with hard work, love for his family, and a passion for sports.Mark dedicated an impressive 27 years of his life as a hardworking employee at BMW. Mark's work ethic served as...
Roger Dale Winstead
Dec 25, 2023
Roger Dale Winstead, 74, went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 25, 2023. A native of Pacolet Mills, he was born on June 3, 1949, son of the late Clay Winstead and Ruth O’Dell Winstead.
Roger loved his family, camping and traveling. He was always known for being a “phone call away” to lend a helping hand to...
Barbara R. Grubbs
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara R. Grubbs, 87, of Spartanburg passed away at home December 23, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born September 28, 1936, in Pacolet Mills, SC, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Nettie Hendley Rice.
Barbara, affectionately and lovingly known as “Barb” to those who knew her best, graduated from Pacolet High School in 1955....
Ethel Brokhoff Perricone
Dec 23, 2023
Ethel Brokhoff Perricone, a beacon of positivity and strength, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Auerbach, Germany, on January 26, 1930, to Alfred Brokhoff and Else Richter. Ethel's early years were marked by a joyful childhood in West New York, New Jersey, where she developed a lifelong love for writing and...
Nancy Fisher Shealey
Dec 23, 2023
Nancy Fisher Shealey, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina, daughter of the late John William Fisher and Leona Wilson Fisher. She married her beloved husband and love of her life Sidney W. Shealey, Jr. on December...
Martha Ann McDowell Carter
Dec 23, 2023
Martha Ann (McDowell) Carter, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died December 23, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice Home. Born May 21, 1938, in Madison, GA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel McDowell and Martha Penick McDowell. She was a 1956 graduate of Morgan County High School in Madison, GA, and earned a degree in elementary education from...
Rick C. Guy
Dec 22, 2023
Rick C. Guy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Spartanburg to the late, Herbert Lee Guy and Ruby Patterson Guy.Rick had a fulfilling career of thirty years for the Spartanburg Herald Journal. Beyond his professional life, He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.Rick is...
Claire Webb Wood
Dec 21, 2023
Mrs. Claire Ader Webb Wood, 94, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home. A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born on May 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Garland Gordon and Anna Elizabeth Ledbetter Webb and wife of the late Lee Roy Wood.
She was a member of Gravely United Methodist Church...
Arthur Butler Hartzog, Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Arthur Butler Hartzog, Sr., 79, of Spartanburg, died on December 21, 2023, at his home. Dr. Hartzog, husband of Jean G. Hartzog, was born in Aiken County, SC, son of the late Earnest Cecil and Kathleen Hightower Hartzog.
He was a graduate of Blackville High School and the University of South Carolina and earned the M.Ed. in Student...
Franklin Howard Glass
Dec 19, 2023
Mr. Franklin (Frank) Howard Glass, 84, of Pacolet died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. A native of Pacolet Mills, he was born on January 21, 1939, a son of the late Amos Franklin and Clara Marie Pugh Glass and was married for 61 years to the late Gail Robinson Glass.
He retired from the United States Air...
Liner Ray Switzer
Dec 19, 2023
Liner “Ray” Switzer, 69, of Pauline, SC, went to be with his Lord and beloved bride on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was the first-born son of Eugenia Gregory and the late Liner Amos Switzer.
Ray was born May 19, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, and raised in Pauline, SC. He graduated from Dorman High School in 1972.
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Donna Faye Wright
Dec 19, 2023
Donna Faye Wright, 62 passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center, after battling a long illness Tuesday,December 19,2023. A native of Spartanburg County, Donna was born to the late Harold and FrancesMurray. Donna was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Roebuck, South Carolina. She enjoyedtraveling, playing games and most of all spending time with her family. She also had...
Sidney Walter Shealey, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
Sidney Walter Shealey, Jr., known affectionately as Sid, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on December 14, 1934, in Columbia, SC, and the son of the late Sidney Walter Shealey, Sr., and Reba Faust Shealey.Educated at the University of South Carolina, Sidney earned a bachelor’s degree which provided him with a strong foundation...
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