Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
John Larry “Johnny” Kay
Aug 8, 2012
John Larry Kay, 60, of Spartanburg, died late Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his home. Born in Greer, Johnny was the son of the late Jack and Mary Ellen Kay. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, his daughter Katie, his son Thomas, and his brother Tommy. He was predeceased by a brother Bobby Kay. Johnny’s main loves were his...
Lawrence Harrison
Aug 8, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Lawrence Harrison, 88, husband of the late Janelle Floyd Harrison, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Lawrence was born on September 8, 1923 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg to the late Lawrence H. and Lula Thomas Harrison. He honorably served his country in the US Army and retired as a long haul driver for McLean Trucking....
Lucy Honeycutt Jackson
Aug 6, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Lucy Honeycutt Jackson, 90, wife of the late Carl B. Jackson and the late Marvin E. Sloan, died Monday, August 6, 2012. Lucy was born in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Ellen Moree Honeycutt. She was the owner operator of Kiddie Cottage Daycare Center and was a member of Ben Avon Baptist Church. She...
Shirlene Kent Knowles
Aug 5, 2012
Spartanburg- Shirlene Kent Knowles, 79, wife of the late William Arnold “Billy Joe” Knowles died Sunday, August 5, 2012. Shirlene was born in West Point, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Reid and Mary Lee Oliver Kent. She was a homemaker. Shirlene was a member of Lanett Congregational Church, Lanett Alabama; however she attended Roebuck Baptist Church locally. She...
Claudette Edwards Cash
Aug 2, 2012
Cowpens- Claudette Edwards Cash, 78, wife of Joseph Albert Cash, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. Claudette was born in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Jerry Crawford and Clara Mae Mullinax Edwards. She was a graduate of Cowpens High School and attended Converse College. Claudette was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. In addition to her...
John William Wakefield Jr.
Jul 31, 2012
SPARTANBURG, SC – John William “Bill” Wakefield Jr., age 86, died July 31, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Born Nov. 1, 1925, in Ninety-Six, S.C., he was the son of the late Lela Katherine Townsend Wakefield and John William Wakefield Sr. He grew up in Columbia where his father began selling Buicks in 1930. He graduated from Dreher High...
Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster
Jul 30, 2012
Pauline, SC – Willie Mae Hyatt Lancaster, wife of the late Morris “Red” Bomar Lancaster Jr., died peacefully Monday, July 30, 2012. Willie Mae was born on August 29, 1929 in the Walnut Grove Community of Spartanburg County to the late Ernest and Julia Lancaster Hyatt. She was a graduate of Roebuck High School and a lifelong member of Mt....
Mina Kay Plantz Johnson
Jul 28, 2012
Mina Kay Plantz Johnson SPARTANBURG SC- Mina Kay Plantz Johnson, age 71, Formerly of Ohio, went home to be with her Lord, July 28, 2012, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. Mina Kay was born June 18, 1941, in Pocahontas IA. to Charles F. and Evelyn Peterson Plantz. She was a graduate of Pocahontas High School, class of...
Rafaela Chapa Cox
Jul 27, 2012
Rafaela Chapa Cox, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 27, 2012, following an extended illness. She was born on March 17, 1938 in Brownsville, Texas and was the much-loved daughter of the late Augusto and Zulema Chapa and adored niece of Lola...
Terry Wayne “Shorty” Finley
Jul 26, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Terry Finley, husband of Carolyn Thomas Finley, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, known as Papa. Terry was a machinist beginning with Harley Bag Company in 1973. He continued his employment through the years of acquisitions and was presently employed with Exopack. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he...
Marian E. Humprhies
Jul 24, 2012
Arcadia, SC – Marian E. Humphries, wife of Todd Humphries, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born in Spartanburg on November 3, 1960, Marian was the daughter of Irene and James Long and the late James Clyde Nicholls. She was a loving wife who was selfless, caring and compassionate to all. Marian is also survived by a brother, Jimmy Nicholls (Denise);...
Daniel Edward “Buster” Nelson
Jul 24, 2012
Boiling Springs, SC – Daniel Nelson, husband of Deana McCarter Nelson, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Gaffney, SC, Daniel was the son of Pamela Robinson Michaels and Doyle Edward Carter Jr. and the stepson of C. Dan Nelson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Daniel was a graduate of...
Ronald Lee Steele
Jul 23, 2012
Spartanburg, SC-Ronald Lee Steele, 72, husband of Patricia Callis Steele died July 23, 2012. Ronald was born May 31, 1940 in Seattle WA to the late Guy and Olive Sharp Steele. He was retired from the US Navy. Ronald is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Kanzigg ( Clayton) of Greer, Lisa Harris (Joshua) of Greenville; and two grandchildren, Chloe and...
Rev. Paul Waddell Pritchartt
Jul 21, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – The Rev. Paul Waddell Pritchartt, age 82, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born in Memphis, TN, on October 11, 1929, he was the son of the late Alexander VanCourt Pritchartt and Winifred Waddell Pritchartt. Fr. Pritchartt graduated from Christian Brothers College high school in Memphis and attended the University of Virginia. He graduated...
John “Johnnie” B. Rogers
Jul 19, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – John B “Johnnie” Rogers, 92, Husband of the late Novella Bryson Rogers, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 after a brief illness. Johnnie was born on December 3, 1919 to the late William and Nannie Cothran Rogers. He was a graduate of Wofford College, class of 1948. He founded Rogers Tax Service and was actively involved for over...
Jeannette Kemp Bridges
Jul 19, 2012
Jeannette Kemp Bridges Spartanburg- Jeannette Kemp Bridges, age 74, wife of the late Ted J. Bridges went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2012. Born on January 26, 1938, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Julian William and Nina Louise Mitchell Kemp. She was a native of Bermuda. Her hobbies included traveling, golfing, gardening and knitting. She...
Gwen Sanders Simpson Gosnell
Jul 18, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Gwen Gosnell, 83, wife of the late David M. Simpson and the late Rev. James W. Gosnell, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Gwen was born in Landrum, SC to the late DEB and Louise Jones Sanders. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Simpson Pender of Boiling Springs, Linda Simpson Hamilton of Ventura, Ca; a brother, David...
Lay Phouachith
Jul 17, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Lay Phouachith, 93, husband of the late Kene Phouachith, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Lay was born May 10, 1919 in Laos and is survived by a daughter, Sene Lay Phongmany (Saliao); three sons, Kong Pouagith (Mone), Vong Pooagith (Thongsoune), Bounlom Phouachith (Noi); 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Prasith Newman...
Earl Leon Deaton
Jul 15, 2012
Spartanburg, SC – Earl Leon Deaton, 73, husband of Ann Shurtleff Deaton, died Sunday, July 15, 2012. Born in Spartanburg, Earl was a son of Vera “Tiny” and the late Ervin Guy Deaton. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by three sons, Larry, Randy, and Clifford Deaton; a...
Thomas Donald Soltau Sr.
Jul 8, 2012
Moore, SC – Thomas “Tom” Donald Soltau Sr., husband of Roseanne Soltau, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the age of 61. He was born in Duluth, MN on December 18, 1950 to the late Edward and Charlotte Gustafson Soltau. Tom graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Accounting and held a position as Senior...
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