Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

James Edward Sprinkle

James Edward Sprinkle

May 20, 2025

James (Jim) Edward Sprinkle, Sr., widower of Jean E. Cummines Sprinkle, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 83.

He is survived by his children: James E. Sprinkle Jr. (Lillian) of Miami, FL; Jason T. Sprinkle (Lea Ann) of Pauline, SC; and Melissa S. Lancaster (Britt) of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Austin,...

Martha Jane Turner

Martha Jane Turner

May 19, 2025

Martha Jane Turner (Dedo), 89, widow of Grady Hugh Turner, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 21, 1936, to the late Paul Horatio and Fannie Mae Henderson Gossett.

Born and raised in Wellford, Martha was a proud graduate of James F. Byrnes High School. She spent many years...

Joan Green Edwards Johnson

Joan Green Edwards Johnson

May 18, 2025

Joan Green Edwards Johnson, 89, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1935, a daughter of the late Virgil Theodore and Cora Lee Enlow Green.

Born and raised in Union, SC, Joan was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1953. She was an Administrative Associate at Milliken & Company...

Kristan Suzanne Cotton Fisher

Kristan Suzanne Cotton Fisher

May 17, 2025

Kristan Suzanne Cotton Fisher October 15, 1970 – May 17, 2025

Kristan Suzanne Cotton Fisher, 54, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1970 in Laurens, SC and was a deeply loved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her mother, Susan Myers Cotton; her daughters, Jamie Caitlin Hunter (Austin) and...

Noi Keo

Noi Keo

May 13, 2025

Noi Keo, gained his wings peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born in Thailand on May 6, 1981 to William Boundara and Naly Keo.

Noi specialized in auto body repair for over 10 years. He recently worked at Collision Veterans Accident Repair where he truly loved the work and his team. With little to no experience this became a...

Oun Ham

Oun Ham

May 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oun Ham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, and leaves behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, and unwavering love.

Born in Cambodia, Oun overcame immense hardship and poverty. Through strength and determination, she built...

Nancy Bingham Mandlove

Nancy Bingham Mandlove

May 11, 2025

Nancy Bingham Mandlove, 84, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Josephine Gaible Mandlove and William Walter Mandlove, Sr.

A brilliant and accomplished woman, Nancy’s passion was teaching. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Hanover College in Indiana, master’s degree from Emory University...

Deena DeMartino

Deena DeMartino

May 11, 2025

Deena DeMartino passed away May 11, 2025, at the age of 76, in South Carolina, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Deena was born on November 23, 1948, in Connecticut. She married the love of her life, Rick Rivers II, on the 2nd of June 2001.

Deena is survived by her husband, Richard Rivers II, her...

Sue Frances Wise

Sue Frances Wise

May 11, 2025

Sue Frances Borland Wise, 94, wife of the late George Musick Wise, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025.

Born on January 20, 1931, in El Dorado, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas George and Christine Anderson Borland. Sue was a woman of deep faith and had been a resident of Spartanburg for the past 20 years. Prior...

Dr. Aletha Diane Brown

Dr. Aletha Diane Brown

May 3, 2025

Dr. Aletha Diane Stokes Brown, 80, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 27, 1944, to the late David Spencer Stokes, Sr. and Aletha Fahrnease Bennett Stokes.

Diane graduated from Winnsboro High School where she was an Honor student, a cheerleader, and FFA Sweetheart. She graduated from Winthrop College where...

Robert Ladson Berry

Robert Ladson Berry

May 3, 2025

Robert Ladson Berry, 73, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in Spartanburg. Born on January 23, 1952, growing up in Inman, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Horace Spartan and Sara Foster Berry. Ladson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life reflected his deep faith, gentle strength, and unwavering compassion for others.

Ladson...

Pamela Ann Laster

Pamela Ann Laster

May 1, 2025

Pamela Ann Laster, 73, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born in Union, SC on November 16, 1951 to the late Benjamin Harold and Annie Ruth Johnson Fowler.

She graduated from Union High School and spent many dedicated years working at JCPenney before retiring. A longtime member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Pamela stayed committed...

Daniel Conrad Balose

Daniel Conrad Balose

Apr 28, 2025

Daniel Conrad Balose, 85, of Greer, SC passed away April 28, 2025.

Services for Mr. Balose will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local humane society.

Annie Ruth Bailey

Annie Ruth Bailey

Apr 27, 2025

Annie Ruth Bailey (Ruthie Poofie) age 86 of Roebuck, SC passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 27, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House, after declining in health for the past year or so.

She was born on July 1, 1938, to the late Whitner W. Watts and Nancy P. Watts of Pauline. Ruth lived at the home...

Patsy Burnett Foster

Patsy Burnett Foster

Apr 26, 2025

Patsy Burnett Foster, 69, of Moore, SC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 20, 1955 to the late David and Mary Pearson Burnett.

A graduate of Dorman High School (Class of 1973), Patsy was truly one of a kind. She was unapologetically herself, evoking strength and resilience in the hardest of...

Becky Haigler Hinson

Becky Haigler Hinson

Apr 26, 2025

Becky Jo Haigler Hinson of Inman passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday April 26th, 2025. She was born in NC to the late Vann and Eunice Carter Haigler on September 6th, 1943. A lifelong public school teacher, she retired from Spartanburg District 2 Schools.

Becky was predeceased by her husband, Folan Hinson. She leaves behind her beloved children, Holly Timmons...

George Lake Johnson, Jr.

George Lake Johnson, Jr.

Apr 25, 2025

George Lake Johnson Jr., 92, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Spartanburg General Hospital, he was the son of George Lake Johnson Sr. and Anna Frances Spinks Johnson.

Growing up in Spartanburg, he attended Pine Street Elementary School, Jenkins Junior High School, and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1951. As a young man he...

Sheila Culpepper Burnett

Sheila Culpepper Burnett

Apr 24, 2025

Sheila Shannon Culpepper Burnett 87, passed away on April 24th, 2025. She was born in Nash County, N.C. to the late Harvey Andrew Culpepper and Mable Parker Culpepper.

Sheila grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C and she graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1956. She was a member of the National Honors Society and held office and participated in...

Itzel Garcia-Trejo

Itzel Garcia-Trejo

Apr 22, 2025

Itzel Garcia-Trejo, 17, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on November 9, 2007 to her devoted parents, Faustino Garcia-Trejo and Irma Torquemada Trejo.

As a student at Dorman High School, Itzel nurtured dreams of becoming a chef.

Itzel is survived by her loving siblings, Axel Garcia-Trejo and Mayleen Rosas-Trejo. The bonds they shared were filled with love,...

Margaret Gossett Jackson

Margaret Gossett Jackson

Apr 21, 2025

Margaret Gossett Jackson, 95, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Ollie Gossett of Pacolet, SC.

Margaret was the devoted, loving wife of Alfred F. “Don” Jackson for 77 years. She is also survived by her loving children, Donna Abernathy, Paula Trail, and Frank Jackson (Laverne); her cherished seven...