All Obituaries

Matthew Kautz Spartanburg, SC:  Matthew Cregg Kautz passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019. Born May 14, 1983, he was the son of Bill and Patricia Kautz. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Matthew lived much of his life in Tennessee. Upon graduating from high school Matthew enlisted in the US Air Force. He had a great admiration for those who served in the military and a great desire to assist the needs of veterans.   In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister...

Maurice McDougall Pauline, SC:  Maurice Earl McDougall, 71, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. Born July 31, 1948, he was the husband of Helen McDougall and the son of the late George and Victoria McDougall. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother Robert McDougall of Florida, and was predeceased by a brother Steven McDougall. He was a loving husband for over 43 years and the family will have many loving memories held in our hearts for a long time. Online condolences...

David Edge Cowpens, SC:  David Oliver Edge, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 2, 2019. Born April 6, 1929 he was the husband of the late Francis Marcelle Edge and the son of the late John and Lillie Mae Edge. David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cowpens, and retired owner of Edge Plumbing and Electrical. He is survived by a son Barry Edge and wife Dixie of Cowpens; a daughter Becky Hughes and husband John of Cowpens; a grandson...

Doug Parton Clifton, SC:  Doug Parton, 66, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Born September 10, 1953 he was the husband of Debbie Parton and the son of the late Delbert and Catherine Parton. He was the owner of Parton Lawn Care and Demolition and a member of Converse Wesleyan Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his wife, Doug is survived by two daughters Sonya Ricketts and husband Danny of Moore, and Amanda...

Rhonell Hollifield Neighbors Spartanburg, SC:  Effie Rhonell Hollifield Neighbors, 96, quietly passed to heaven Monday, October 28, 2019. Rhonell was the wife of the late Arthur “Snake” Neighbors with whom she was happily married for fifty six years. Born September 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George Winfred and Ola Mae Hollifield, and was the last surviving of seven children. Rhonell worked as a telephone switchboard operator, at Rose’s Dime Store,...

Cecil Lee Horne Chesnee, SC:  Cecil Lee Horne, 84, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Originally from Green Creek, NC he was born November 19, 1934, and was the husband of Rita Horne, and the son of the late Fred and Pauline Horne. Mr. Horne was a retired contractor and of the Christian faith. He faithfully attended church until his health would no longer allow. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Nicole Horne of the home, Janet Culbreth of Landrum and...

Roy Cecil Bishop, Sr. Cowpens, SC:  Roy Cecil Bishop, Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Born May 5, 1934 he was the husband of the late Charlotte Bishop and the son of the late Rufus and May Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a devoted Christian and a member of Victory Faith Center. He was retired from Spartan Mills and was a painter by trade. He is survived by two sons Roy Cecil Bishop, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Cowpens, and Roy Douglas Bishop of Inman; a daughter Charlotte Ann...

Marcelle P. Lynch Spartanburg, SC:  Marcelle Lynch, 91, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019. She was the wife of the late Joseph Benjamin Lynch and the daughter of the late George and Juanita Pulley. Mrs. Lynch retired from Spartanburg County Human Resources and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was an avid duplicate bridge player, a member of various bridge clubs, enjoyed cooking and playing bridge with her friends. She is survived by two daughters, Anita Mullinax and...

Robert Pennel Gumbert Spartanburg – Robert Pennel Gumbert, 94, of Spartanburg died peacefully at his home October 13, 2019.  He was the surviving husband of Helen Marie Samiec Gumbert and the beloved father to Robin Marie Gumbert Crossan and Tracy Ann Gumbert Regan. Robert was a decorated World War II hero.  He was awarded the Purple Heart and flew missions in Italy in the Army-Air Force B-24 Liberator. Dad never stopped golfing, taking care of his home, driving or living...

Sherry Elizabeth Fletcher Converse, SC:  Sherry Elizabeth Fletcher, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Born in Converse, June 19, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lula Mae Fletcher. Miss Fletcher enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting.  She was a fiber lab technician at Hoechst Celanese for twenty seven years and a member of Converse Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister Joyce Crocker of Converse; two nieces Kimberly Crocker of Boiling Springs,...