Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Sara Biggers Mullins
Feb 18, 2016
Spartanburg – Sara Biggers Mullins, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Sara was born in Greenville, SC on February 9, 1931 to the late Whitney Freeman and Silda Ballenger Biggers. She attended Winthrop College and after completing her Nursing Degree, faithfully served as a Registered Nurse from 1954 – 1996 at Spartanburg General Hospital, Doctor’s Memorial, and retiring...
R. C. "Buck" Bright
Feb 16, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- R.C. Bright, 77, husband of Millie “Pat” Parham Bright, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born August 9, 1938 in Wilmington, DE, Buck was the son of the late Rupert Bright, II and Eleanor Hardiker Bright. He honorably served his country in the US Army. Buck was employed with Clement Lumber for over 50 years. He loved fishing and...
Brenda Bruce Weathers
Feb 13, 2016
Cowpens, SC- Brenda Bruce Weathers, 71, wife of the late Leonard Weathers, died Saturday, February 13, 2016. Born November 19, 1944 in Asheville, NC, Brenda was a daughter of the late James Theodore and Annie Lou Johnson Bruce. Brenda is survived by her children, Bill Ragan and Ray Dockery of Cowpens, SC and Jackie Dockery (Freda) of Clifton, SC; step...
Keith Richard Wernquist
Feb 11, 2016
Keith R. Wernquist Spartanburg- Keith Richard Wernquist, 60, husband of the late Nancy Carlson Wernquist, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Born in Los Angeles, California, Keith was a son of Evelyn Rodstrom Wernquist and the late Chester Wernquist. He was a member of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, Keith is survived by his daughter,...
Mildred Brown Allen
Feb 10, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Mildred W. Brown Allen, 89, wife of the late J. D. Allen, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Born July 28, 1926 in Spartanburg, SC, Mildred was a daughter of the late Harry Dantzler and Truman Miles Wimberly. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1943, and the Robinson School of Business. Mildred retired from the...
Joshua David Latham
Feb 10, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Joshua David Latham, 35, son of Douglas and Tyrrell Latham, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Joshua is also survived by his brothers, Christopher Latham (Zaira) and David Latham (Stephanie); nephew, Lucas Latham; and his Jiu-Jitsu family. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 11th, 5:30-7:00PM at Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held Friday,...
Ronald Walter Farleigh
Feb 6, 2016
Greenville, SC- Ronald Walter Farleigh, 82, husband of Linda Hogan Farleigh, died Saturday, February 6, 2016. Born April 24, 1933 in Surrey, England, Ronald was the son of the late Albert and Helen Hunt Farleigh. He served on the Royal Air Force in England. Ronald was the Director of Finance with Slazenger Golf. He enjoyed golf, soccer, traveling, and was...
Jack Jeremiah Wallis
Feb 5, 2016
Roebuck, SC- Jack Jeremiah Wallis, 87, husband of Margaret Conner Wallis, died Friday, February 5, 2016. Born February 16, 1928 in Opelika, AL, Jack was a son of the late Arris and Olga Nora Andrews Wallis. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Jack attended Auburn University and was employed with Lockwood Green Engineers...
Howard Grover Coman
Feb 2, 2016
Woodruff, SC- Howard Grover Coman, 91, husband of the late Ethel “Bonnie” Bahnmuller Coman, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Born January 28, 1925 in Asheville, NC, Howard was a son of the late Grover Lonus and Floy Wilson Coman. He honorably served his country in the US Navy on the USS Hornet as part of the Pacific Fleet during WWII....
Helen Sloop McGinnis
Jan 31, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Helen Sloop McGinnis, 83, wife of Elgin E. McGinnis, died Sunday, January 31, 2016. Born April 3, 1932 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Helen was one of the fourteen children of the late Jeremiah Waldo and Bessie Morgan Sloop. She worked for Sherills Upholstery in Hickory, NC and Hunt Manufacturing in Statesville, NC for many years. Helen was a...
William "Mike" Doyle
Jan 27, 2016
William “Mike” Doyle Inman – William Michael Doyle, son of the late Harry and Myrtle Casey Doyle, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Born April 22, 1943 in Spartanburg, he lived at Lake Bowen. He was the grandson of the late Lawrence and Anna Casey of Spartanburg. Mike worked in various industries. He was the manager of the former Palmetto Theater...
Vollie C. "Vic" Bailey, Jr.
Jan 26, 2016
Spartanburg, S. C. – Vollie Cleveland Bailey, Jr., 89 of Spartanburg died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 6, 1926 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Pearl Guest and Vollie Cleveland Bailey, Sr. Mr. Bailey was the Chairman of Vic Bailey Automotive, which consists of six new...
Mae Rist Cole
Jan 26, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Mae Rist Cole, 89, wife of the late Warren Green Cole, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born August 15, 1926 in Taylor, Pennsylvania, Mae was a daughter of the late William and Ann Richards Rist. She possessed a gentle nature and always smiled. Mae was happy until the end and was loved by those who knew her. Mae...
Donald James Welch
Jan 22, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Donald James Welch peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on January 22, 2016, after a life well lived for over 84 years. Born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 9, 1931 to John and Mary Welch, Don was the sixth of their eight children. He was educated in the public schools of Ashland before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Helen Setzer Royals
Jan 20, 2016
Pauline, SC- Helen Setzer Royals, 90, wife of Charles Edwin Royals, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Born May 25, 1925 in Newton, NC, Helen was a daughter of the late William Lester and Eva Margaret Blalock Setzer. She was a graduate of Newton High School where she was a great asset to the basketball team as a starter, winning 4...
Gloria Hall Fleming
Jan 18, 2016
Spartanburg, SC- Gloria Hall Fleming, 65, wife of the late Alberry Sullivan Fleming, died Monday, January 18, 2016. Born February 1, 1950 in Anderson, SC, Gloria was the daughter of Elizabeth Wicker Hall and the late Furman Anderson Hall, Jr. She attended Spartanburg High School and went on to become a registered nurse. Gloria was employed with Doctor’s Memorial Hospital...
Evelyn Smith Waddle
Jan 15, 2016
Evelyn Smith Waddle Spartanburg – Evelyn S. Waddle, 89, wife of the late Bo L. Waddle, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, surrounded by family. Born on March 30, 1926, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Johnny and Nettie Culbreth Smith. She was a devoted member of El Bethel United Methodist Church, actively involved with the senior group...
Barbara Kelly Ragsdale
Jan 14, 2016
Barbara Kelly Ragsdale Moore- Francis Barbara Kelly Ragsdale, 62, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2015. Born in Spartanburg, Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter Claude Kelly Jr. and Hazel Absher Gwinn. She loved to crochet and quilt. Barbara was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy K. O’Shields; a brother, James W. Kelly; sisters,...
Ralph Junior Fore
Jan 13, 2016
Moore, SC- Ralph Junior Fore, 78, husband of Shirley Dill Fore, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born October 13, 1937 in Asheville, NC, Ralph was a son of the late William McKinley and Rose Haney Fore. He was employed with Spartan Foods for over 15 years and also worked for H&H Electric. Ralph was a caring, compassionate, and humble husband,...
Paul Gunter Royals
Jan 9, 2016
Pauline, SC – Paul Gunter Royals, 83, husband of Christine McIntosh Royals, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Born November 24, 1932 in Summerland, Mississippi, Paul was a son of the late James Oscar and Denie Gunter Royals. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War during the years 1951-1954. Paul was retired from...
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