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James Kenneth Few

May 17, 2013 - James Kenneth Few, 57, of 1893 Lake Cunningham Road, died May 17, 2013 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, he was a beloved son of Paul Vernon ?Rusty? and Virginia Teseniar Few of Greer, a maintenance supervisor for Standard Motor Products, and was a member of Washington Baptist Church.


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John Wesley Smith, Jr.

May 14, 2013 - John Wesley Smith, Jr., 82, of 4450 Babb Road, died May 14, 2013.

A native of Walton County, Georgia, son of the late John Wesley Smith, Sr. and Catherine Hanson Smith, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.


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Jan Barry Browning

May 13, 2013 - Jan Barry Brown, 68, of Taylors died May 13, 2013.

Barry, son of the late Grady and Margaret Brown, served 10 years in the U.S. Army, retired from Duke Power, and was an active member of Taylors First Baptist Church and Life Group COED 17.

He was a prolific fisherman and avid outdoorsman.



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Ruby Cooper Sexton

May 12, 2013 - Ruby Cooper Sexton, 89, formerly of 306 North Suber Road and resident of Emeritus at Greenville, widow of John Henry Sexton, died May 12, 2013 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Curtis Lee and Daisy Sherbert Cooper, she was a retired employee of Stone Manufacturing and a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Sunshiner's and Happy Hearts Club. She was formerly VSP Director at Hampton Heights Baptist Church.



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Patricia Copeland Burleson

May 10, 2013 - Patricia Copeland Burleson, 70, of 204 Cherry Lane, widow of Eugene Burleson, died May 10, 2013 at her home. Her first husband was the late Bobby Clyde Jenkins.

A native of Greenville county, daughter of the late Clinton "Bill" and Dorothy Pitman Copeland, she was a medical technician and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.



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Joy Sue Grubb Woodall

May 10, 2013 - Joy Sue Grubb Wood, 70, widow of Cecil Jack Wood, of 860 Beverly Road, died May 10, 2013.

A native of OK, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Rita Rose Chestnut Grubb, a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith.


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Cheryl Norine Ballenger Ross

May 8, 2013 - Cheryl Norine Ballenger Ross, 61, of 125 Pink Dill Mill Road, died May 8, 2013 at her residence.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Gordon and Constance Norine Joyce Ballenger, she was an apartment manager and a member of Apalache Baptist Church.


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Laura Lou Reid Powell

May 5, 2013 - Laura Lou Powell, 64, died May 5, 2013, at home after a struggle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Claude & Bettie Powell and wife of the late Henry A. (Hank) Wilson.

After graduating from Winthrop with a degree in guidance & counseling, Laura taught physical education for 28 years at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC. Her duties included coaching tennis, track, volleyball, gymnastics and cheerleading.

Laura received state and national recognition as a tennis coach, helped to organize the first statewide tennis coaches association, and began the first Rock Hill School District physical education program for students with special needs. She was an avid tennis player for 32 years and spent her retirement officiating college tennis matches and both junior and adult sanctioned tournaments.

Laura was an active member of Zoar United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer.



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Benedict Forest Goodrich

May 2, 2013 - Benedict Forrest "B.F." Goodrich, 84, died May 2, 2013 at his home.

A native of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, son of the late Benjamin and Altie Belle Cox Goodrich, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a retired employee of Davis Electric and Fluor Daniel and a member of Greer Church of God.


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Clarence Michael "Mike" Jackson

May 1, 2013 - Clarence Michael "Mike" Jackson, 53, died May 1, 2013 at his home.

A native of Columbia, Tennessee, son of Mary L. Williams Jackson of Pelzer and the late C.B. Jackson, he was a retired employee of Upstate Trucking and a member of White Plains Baptist Church.


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Marion William Mooneyhan

May 1, 2013 - Marion William Mooneyhan, 77, of Reidville, died May 1, 2013 at his home.

A native of Sumter, son of the late Lawrence Bradley and Leatha Watford Mooneyhan, he was a retired employee of Amamco Tool and a member of Living Waters Community Church.


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Fay Burgess Prather

April 28, 2013 - Fay Burgess Prather, 74, of 84 Ora Vista Brae, died April 28, 2013 at her home.

A native of Merryville, LA, a daughter of the late Will and Madge Dole Burgress, a retired employee of J.P. Stevens, Dunean Plant, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.



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Jewell Garrett Reed

April 27, 2013 - Jewell Garrett Reed, 78, of 122 Old Woodruff Road, widow of Gobel ?Dick? Reed died April 27, 2013 at her home.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Letha Smith Garrett, a retired employee of Apcoa Inc. at Greenville Spartanburg Airport, and was a member of Victor Baptist Church.



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John Warren Lindsay

April 26, 2013 - John Warren Lindsay, 59, died April 26, 2013 at his home.

A native of Florence, SC, he was a son of the late Claude D. Lindsay and Reba Cooper Lindsay. He was a former employee of The Greenville News and a member of People's Baptist Church.



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John Vaughn

April 25, 2013 - John "Patrick" Vaughn, 56, of Moore, died April 25, 2013 at the Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg.

A native of Greer, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Ruby Nell Rhodes Vaughn, a former employee of Zima Corporation, and of the Church of God Faith.


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Roy James Clayton, Sr.

April 25, 2013 - Roy James Clayton, Sr., 69, of Inman, went home to his heavenly father at his home Thursday, April 25th, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Claude Lanford and Geneva Burnett Clayton, a graduate of Chapman High School, North Greenville Jr. College and Carson-Newman College, and a retired auditor with the SC Tax Commission.

Roy was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church for sixty years where he served as a deacon, usher, teller and on many other committees.

He was most proud of his missions work which included Men on Missions, who made annual trips to help others, and foreign mission trips to Romania and Brazil.


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Freda Adeline Key Ratliff

April 20, 2013 - Fredra Adeline Key Ratliff, 77, formerly of 206 Elliott Road, widow of Wendell Earl Ratliff, died April 20, 2013 at Camp Care.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Robert Fred and Viola O?Shields Key, she was a homemaker and a member of Lyman Wesleyan Church.


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James Thomas Horne

April 17, 2013 - James Thomas Horne, 71, died April 17, 2013 at Alpha Health and Rehab.

A native of Chesterfield, South Carolina, son of the late James Thomas Jenkins and Maebelle Oliver, he was a retired employee of Guy M. Beaty, Inc. and a Christian of the Baptist faith.



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James Kenneth Bright

April 17, 2013 - James Kenneth Bright, 81, of 101 Maryland Ave, died April 17, 2013 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Robert Nalley Lee and Lelia Duffie Bright, he was a retired employee of Nichols Chemicals, a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Northwood Baptist Church.


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Christopher Michael "Mikey" Hannigan

April 15, 2013 - Christopher Michael ?Mikey? Hannigan, 5, died April 15, 2013, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.



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Michael James Cooke

April 13, 2013 - Michael James Cooke, 49, of Greer, died April 13, 2013.

Born in Willoughby, Ohio, son of Jan Cooke of Taylors and the late Stanley Cooke, he was a member of Lee Road Baptist Church and an employee of DXP Enterprises.


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Robert Earl Turner

April 11, 2013 - Robert Earl "R.T." Turner, 63, of 205 Wayman Drive, died April 11, 2013 at Village Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Paul Arthur and Betty Hipps Turner, he was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, a retired employee of General Electric, and attended Grace Baptist Church.


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Donald Hayden Corn

April 8, 2013 - Donald Hayden Corn, 68, of Centerview Drive, died April 8, 2013.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Guy Hampton and Ruhama Cabiness Corn, he was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Mr. Corn was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, a Master Mason of Fairforest Lodge #393 and a Shriner.



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Dessie (Rooney) Pettigrew Cannon

April 7, 2013 - Dessie (Rooney) Pettigrew Cannon, 98, of Lyman, passed away on April 7, 2013 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.

Born in Iva, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie McSwain Pettigrew and Mary Hall Pettigrew and the widow of Ralph W. Cannon.

She was retired from M. Lowenstein and was a member of Lyman First Baptist Church.


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Helen "Patty" Newton Millwood

April 6, 2013 - Helen "Patty" Newton Millwood, 86, formerly of 523 Benton St., died April 6, 2013 at Cottingham Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A native of Langdale, AL, daughter of the late Charlie and Rozelle Newton, a graduate of the Hillman School of Nursing in Birmingham, AL, and a member of the U.S. Army Nurses Corp during the Korean War.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with the Veteran?s Administration, where she worked until the age of 72; she then volunteered with the Greenville Hospital System, Greer Campus until the age of 84.

She was a member of Washington Baptist Church.



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Horace Homer McKown, Jr.

April 6, 2013 - Horace Homer McKown, Jr., 86, widower of Earline Tapp McKown, died April 6, 2013 at the National Healthcare of Greenville.

A native of Miami, FL, he was a son of the late Horace Homer McKown, Sr. and Nina McDade McKown, a retired U.S. Probation Officer, owner of McKown?s Florist, LLC of Greer, SC, former chairman of the City of Greer Zoning Committee, a member of Greer First Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.


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Franklin Delano Forrester

April 5, 2013 - Franklin Delano Forrester, 76, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late William B. and Vaudy S. Forrester, a retired employee of Homelite, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Duncan, and the S.C. National Guard.



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Ms. Tia Lashun Evans

April 4, 2013 - Ms. Tia Lashun Evans 43, of 107 Victor Court, Apt. #1 died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.

Native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Odessa Evans Ivey and the late Lee Alvin Smith, a member of Word of Hope and a former employee of Burger King.


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Doris Helen Ross Browning

April 3, 2013 - Mrs. Doris Helen Ross Browning 83, of 101 Chandler Road, Apt. 624, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Magnolia Place, Greenville, SC.

Native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Bertha Lindsey Ross, a member of Christian Fellowship Bibleway Church and a former housekeeper.


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Joel Cobb Thornton

April 3, 2013 - Joel Cobb Thornton, 80, died April 3, 2013.

A native of Athens, Georgia, son of the late William Joel and Nellie Day Thornton, he retired as Senior Vice President of Fluor Daniel, was a member of the Greer Lions Club, volunteered for Greer Community Ministries, and was an avid outdoorsman and turkey hunter.

Mr. Thornton served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was member of Fairview Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher.



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Frances Blackwell Stewart

March 29, 2013 - Frances Blackwell Stewart, 91, widow of John R. Stewart, Sr., formerly of Sheffield Road, Greer, died March 29, 2013.

A native of Holly Springs, daughter of the late Robert F. and Cecila Gosnell Blackwell, she was a homemaker and a member of Greer First Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher.





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Sarah Agnes Chaffin

March 28, 2013 - Sarah Agnes Chaffin, 90, of 102 Lake Ave, died March 28, 2013 at Diamond Health and Rehab.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late James L. and Carrie Weeks Chaffin, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.



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Richard Wayne (Ricky) Whiteside

March 25, 2013 - Richard Wayne (Ricky) White, of Ellison Road, died Monday, March 25, 2013.

He was a special beloved son of Helen White and the late John Edwin White and of the Baptist faith.


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Brenda Faye Henerey Atkins

March 25, 2013 - Brenda Faye Henerey Atkins, 66, of 2124 Tigerville Road, died March 25, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville county, daughter of the late Elbert Kendrix and Lois Wooten Henerey, she was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens and attended Gum Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.


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Martha Ann Leopard Jackson

March 24, 2013 - Martha Ann Leopard Jackson, 70, widow of Albert Doyle Jackson, Jr., of 207 Maple Street, Lyman, SC, formerly of Greer, died March 24, 2013.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Hattie Godfrey Leopard, a homemaker and member of El Bethel Baptist Church.


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Harold Jonah Woodall

March 23, 2013 - Harold Jonah Woodall, 79, of Taylors, died March 23, 2013.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Solomon M. and Leeanna Fricks Woodall, a retired employee of John D. Hollingsworth on Wheels, Inc., and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.



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Lucille Kelley Hendricks

March 23, 2013 - Lucille Kelley Hendricks, 86, formerly of 3692 Highway 14 North, widow of Cecil Milton ?Bill? Hendricks, died March 23, 2013 at Magnolia Place of Greenville.

A native of Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy James and Ora Crowder Kelley, she was of the Baptist faith.


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Mary Collins

March 22, 2013 - Mary Collins, age 91, widow of Roy Eugene Collins, Jr. and loving mother passed away on March 22, 2013 after a period of declining health.

Born in Chester, SC, Mary, known as "Kootsie" to her family and close friends, was the daughter of the late Lonnie Greene and Carrie Simpson Ferguson of Charleston, SC.



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Roberta Hyatt LaBoon

March 21, 2013 - Roberta Hyatt LaBoon, 76, died March 21, 2013 at the Cottages at Brushy Creek.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Thelma Holder Hyatt, a retired tax preparer for LaBoon Tax Service, a part time Artist, and a member of Zoar United Methodist Church.

She was a past member of the Greer Jaycees and was a former Girl Scout Leader.


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Anthony Junior Dunbar

March 20, 2013 - Mr. Anthony Junior Dunbar 57, of 311 Lincoln Drive, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Edward and Icola Thompson Dunbar, a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a former employee of Greer Mill.


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Olivia Green Cooper

March 20, 2013 - Olivia Green Cooper, 96, of 1911 Sharon Road, widow of Andrew Cooper, died March 20, 2013 at her home.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Lindsay and Pauline Christopher Green, she was a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing and a member of Abner Creek Baptist Church.


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Florence Adell Underwood Radford

March 19, 2013 - Florence Adell Underwood Radford, 86, widow of John Mitchell Radford, died March 19, 2013 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Horace and Veatrice Motes Underwood, she was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith.


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Oretha Myral Terry Arnold

March 17, 2013 - Oretha Myral Terry Arnold, 74, of 24 W. Golden Strip Drive, died March 17, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Pelham, daughter of Lillie M. Nelson Terry and the late Fred O. Terry, she was a retired employee of Her Majesty and of the Church of God of Prophecy faith.


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Robert Lagerholm

March 16, 2013 - Robert "Bob" Gustav Lagerholm, 85, of 410 Mount Lebanon Church Road, widower of Sybil Drye Lagerholm, passed peacefully March 16, 2013 with his loving daughter, Tracie, granddaughter, Emily, and great-grandson, Gus at his side.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Eric and Corada Cooke Lagerholm, a retired employee of Southern Bell, veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army and a member of Leawood Baptist Church.

He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner.



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Jimmy Dawson Hudson

March 15, 2013 - Jimmy Dawson Hudson, 74, of Greer, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home. He was a retired General Manager with General Baking Co. and was also a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge and of the Hejaz Shrine.




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Daniel Payton Leach

March 14, 2013 - Daniel Payton Leach, 81, died Thursday, March 14, 2013.

He lived most of his life in Greer, son of the late Daniel Payton Leach, Sr. and Viola Smith Leach Brewster, he was a retired Colonel from the National Guard, and a retired architect from Piedmont Architect & Engineering of Greenville, South Carolina.

Dan was involved in many professional and civic organizations throughout his life.



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Willie Mae Rice Brown

March 10, 2013 - Willie Mae Rice Brown, 99, widow of Woodrow ?Speedy? Brown, of 812 Syphrit Road, died March 10, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Lockhart, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Bertha Frisbee Rice, a retired employee of Jackson Mill, and a member of Jackson Mill Baptist Church.


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Wesley Lawton Neely

March 8, 2013 - "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands, (2 Cor. 5:1 NIV)."

Wesley Lawton Neely, husband of the late Jean Littlejohn Neely, died Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born March 17, 1932, in Spartanburg County, and was the son of the late K.E. and Mamie Lawton Neely.

He was a graduate of Wofford College, a Veteran of the U.S. Army during Korean War, an Eagle Scout and former owner of Neely's Inc. in Greenville, S.C.

Mr. Neely was an active Realtor in the Greenville area and a faithful member at Taylors First Baptist Church for 52 years, where he served in so many different capacities it is impossible to adequately mention.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and brother.


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Josephine (Josie) Crosby Eubanks

March 7, 2013 - Josephine (Josie) Crosby Eubanks, formerly of 6 Spur Street, widow of Charlie Eubanks died March 7, 2013 at Magnolia Place of Greenville.

A native of Louisiana, daughter of the late Rev. Joseph and Katherine Crosby, she was a retired and the longest working employee of Springs Industries, Lyman.

Mrs. Eubanks was a member of First Baptist Church of Lyman.


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Thelma Bright Cox

March 3, 2013 - Thelma Bright Cox, 90, widow of John R. Cox, died on Sunday, March 3, 2013.


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February 26, 2013 - Flawy Pittman Nix, 91, of 3910 Berry Mill Road, widow of Samuel K. Nix, Jr., died February 26, 2013 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Born in Greer, daughter of the late Lewis and Venice Sudduth Pittman, she was a retired employee of Greer Shirt Plant and a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.


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JoAnn Stewart Bagwell

February 25, 2013 - JoAnn Stewart Bagwell, 77, of 730 South Line Street, widow of William E. Bagwell, died February 25, 2013 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Lonzo and Victoria Brown Stewart, she was a retired employee of Stone Manufacturing and a member of Greer Freewill Baptist.


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Doris A. Baxter

February 23, 2013 - Doris A. Petrie Baxter, 85, of Travelers Rest, widow of Edwin (Ed) Stewart Baxter, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Born in Camden, NJ, and was the beloved daughter of the late Elsie and Peter Petrie. Her greatest joy in life was her family and friends.

She had the gift of laughter, loved to dance and had a warm inviting heart. She loved people, never met a stranger and was loved by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a member of the 55 Bowling Club.



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Phyllis Bailey Rhodes

February 23, 2013 - Phyllis Bailey Rhodes, 63, of 380 Virginia Avenue, died February 23, 2013.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin L. and Avis Edwards Bailey, a homemaker and member of the Beit Devar Adonai Covenant Community.


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Larry Dean Wood

February 23, 2013 - Larry Dean Wood, 60, of 1803 East Lee Road, died February 23, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Joseph Clyde and Latrell Matthews Wood, a retired employee of Greenville County, and was of the Baptist Faith.



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Mildred Dickson Guy

February 21, 2013 - Mildred Dickson Guy, 90, formerly of 115 Gap Creek Road, the widow of Rev. Andy Guy, died February 21, 2013 at the Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Archie B. and Quessie Genoble Dickson, a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing, and a member of the Startex Church of God.



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Bennett Paul Cudd

February 19, 2013 - Bennett Paul Cudd died February 19, 2013 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Weldon and Vergie Smith Cudd, he was the owner and operator of B&C Heating & Air and a member of Victor Baptist Church.


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Clinton Charles Van Patton

February 18, 2013 - Clinton Charles Van Patton, 73, a Manitowoc resident, widower of Judie Van Patton, passed away February 18, 2013.

He was born on March 18, 1939 in Greer South Carolina, son of the late Charles Van Patton and Willie Mae (Peace) Hill.


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Vernon Oswald Peters

February 17, 2013 - Mr. Vernon Oswald Peters 73, of 116 Rutherford Road, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at his residence.

Native of Trinidad and Tobago, he was a son of the late Cornwall and Evelyn Peters and a retired carpenter.


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Helen Sophronie Center Killian

February 17, 2013 - Helen Sophronie Center Killian, 87, of 141 Center Road, widow of Robert Maxwell Killian, died February 17, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late John and Sarah Elizabeth Fisher Center, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.


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Clyde Edward (Ed) Walker

February 17, 2013 - Clyde Edward (Ed) Walker, 74, of 2 Dolerite Drive, passed away on February 17, 2013 at home.

A native of Greer (Pleasant Grove Community), son of the late Thomas Lindsey and Josie Boyter Walker, he was a Greer High School Graduate Class of 1956 and attended Holmes Bible College, retired from Fiber Industries/Celanese, and a retired licensed home builder. 

Mr. Walker was a member of Praise Cathedral Church of God and S.C. Koi and Water Garden Associates.


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Mary Angeline Traxler Beam

February 17, 2013 - Mary Angeline Traxler Beam, 80, widow of John W. Beam, of 2504 South Highway 101, died February 17, 2013.

A native of Cooleemee, NC, she was a daughter of the late Adam Thomas and Maggie Sells Traxler, and a retired textile employee.



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Blanche Henderson Hayes

February 13, 2013 - Blanche Henderson Hayes, 87, formerly of S. Buncombe Road, died February 13, 2013 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late George Paul and Nannie Greene Henderson, she was a retired employee of Her Majesty and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.



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Melissa Diane Lewis

February 9, 2013 - Melissa Diane Lewis, 40, of 103 Barnett Street, died February 9, 2013.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of Linda Diane Vaughn Dickson of Covington, Georgia and the late Darrell Edward Lewis, she was an employee of Benore Logistics and of the Church of God Faith.


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Herbert Marshall Howell

February 7, 2013 - Herbert Marshall Howell, 81, formerly of 510 Hammett Bridge Road, died February 7, 2013 at National Health Care.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Herbert W. and Mary Moon Howell, he was a retired employee of Springs Industries after 34 years of service and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

He was a former member of Southside Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher, and served as deacon and treasurer.



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Clyde Edward Mason

February 6, 2013 - Mr. Clyde Edward Mason 61, of 4791 Cannons Campground Road, died Wednesday, Feb 6 2012 in Greer Memorial Hospital, Greer, SC.

Native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Leon and Louise Bradley Mason and a former auto Mechanic.



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Leona Bowers Hammett

February 6, 2013 - Leona Bowers Hammett, 93, of 595 Hammett Store Road, widow of Sparty Hammett, died February 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital.
A native of Campobello, she was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.





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Jasper Clifford Moody, Jr.

February 5, 2013 - Jasper Clifford Moody, Jr., of 113 Richfield Terrace, widower of Pamela Chappell Moody, died February 5, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Jasper Clifford Moody, Sr., and Edna Turner Moody, he was a US Marine Vietnam War Veteran and a member of Praise Cathedral.



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William Coolidge Sloan

February 3, 2013 - William Coolidge Sloan, 87, of 820 Mountain View Court, died February 3, 2013 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late William P. and Cora Lee Campbell Sloan, former owner of Greer Gas Company, a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and a US Army and National Guard veteran.


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Kenneth Smith

February 2, 2013 - Kenneth Smith, 74, of 3724 North Highway 101, died February 2, 2013 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Ollice and Lenora Powers Smith, a painter, and a member of Beaver Dam Freewill Baptist Church.



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Desanka Vukovich Jones

February 1, 2013 - Desanka Vukovich Jones, 81, of 22 Windcrest Drive, widow of John Jones, died February 1, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Globe, Arizona, daughter of the late Spiro and Yela Medin Vukovich, she was a graduate of Globe High School ('49) and Arizona State College (now ASU: '53).

Most recently, she was a retired employee of the Hartford Insurance Company after completing a teaching career in the U.S and abroad.


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Temorej Christopher Smith

February 1, 2013 - Master Temorej Christopher Smith 3, of 20 Cross Pointe, died Friday, February 1, 2012 at his residence.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Jerome Christopher Smith and Tia Jacques Miller and the brother of Taliyah Christiaun Smith of the home.

Temorej was a kind and loving person that will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of being in his presence.


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Floree Young Jones

January 30, 2013 - Floree Young Jones, of 1821 Bishop Madison Lane, died Wednesday, January 30, 2012 in Presbyterian Hospital Main.

Born in Greenville County, daughter of the late Vance Young and the late Corrine Cohen, a former housekeeper and a member of The United House of Prayer.


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Henry Sammons

January 28, 2013 - Henry Sammons, 88, widower of Mary Frances Connor Sammons, of 414 CCC Camp Road, went home to be with the Lord, January 28, 2013 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Austin Lee and Carrie Mae Jones Sammons, served with the Greer City Police force for 15 years, was a Greenville County Deputy, retired from SC DOT in 1991, and was of the Baptist faith.

He was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge #146, a Shriner, and a US Army Veteran of WWII.


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Clara Stone West

January 28, 2013 - Clara Stone West, who spent her life living at 16 Cedar Lane, Greer, and working at Norris Manufacturing which later became Stone Manufacturing in Taylors, passed away on January 28, 2013.

Mrs. West was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Clara was predeceased by her husband Harold I. West, her parents Pearl Brown and Lawrence Stone and her brother Bobby E. Stone.




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Bobbie Jo White Oliver

January 26, 2013 - Bobbie Jo White Oliver, 83, formerly of 210 West James Street, died January 26, 2013 at Ashlan Village.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Raymond E. and Pearl Shore White, she was a retired employee of Greenville County Schools and a charter member of Southside Baptist Church.



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Edgar Joe Wilson

January 25, 2013 - Edgar Joe Wilson, 76, of 2 Honeybee Lane, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2013 at his home.

A native of Aiken, son of the late Joe and Eleanor Simmons Wilson, he retired from General Motors in 1988.

Mr. Wilson was an active member of Eastlan Baptist Church.

He was also a member at Cleveland Baptist Church in Ohio for 27 years, where he served as trustee and in the bus ministry and was a former member of Riverside Baptist Church, S.C. for over 20 years where he served as a deacon and a member of the choir.



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Nelle Lister Few

January 24, 2013 - Nelle Lister Few, 91, of 2308 East Gap Creek Road, widow of Ford Few, died January 24, 2013 at her home.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Ed and Mamie Howell Lister, she was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a member of Washington Baptist Church.


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Nancy Jane Bishop Wingo

January 22, 2013 - Nancy Jane Bishop Wingo, 70, of 512 Henderson Circle, died January 22, 2013 at Village Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Otis and Ella Pruitt Bishop, she was a retired school teacher for Greenville County School District after 30 years of service and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.


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Richard Lee Rumer

January 20, 2013 - Richard Lee Rumer, 73, of 3 Bahan Circle, died January 20, 2013 at his home.

A native of Preston County, West Virginia, son of the late Guy and Myrtle Bowman Rumer, he was a retired employee of KTM and was a member of Airport Baptist Church.


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Rosa Mae Powell

January 20, 2013 - Rosa Mae Powell, 79, of 300 Harvey Road, died January 20, 2013 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Gibson and Della Mae Haynes Powell, she was a former textile worker and a member of Good News Baptist Church. In her later years, she was a caregiver for the elderly.



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Joyce Carnes Moore

January 20, 2013 - Joyce Carnes Moore, 76, of 2834 Highway 414, died January 20, 2013 at Ashlan Village in Lyman.

She was a native of Greenville County, a daughter of the late John C. and Virginia Campbell Carnes, President of Woodmore Products, and was of the Baptist faith.



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Arthur (Ott) Stevenson Bradley

January 18, 2013 - Arthur (Ott) Stevenson Bradley, 92, widower of Louise Towery Bradley, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Inman Health Care.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late John S. and Ella Mabe Bradley, a retired self-employed auto mechanic, a member of Fairmont United Methodist Church and a US Army Veteran of WWII.


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Ray Glen Howard

January 17, 2013 - Ray Glen Howard, 78, of 1007 Tubbs Mountain Road, died January 17, 2013 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Monroe and Lucy Howard, he was a retired employee of S.C.D.O.T. and a member of Highland Church of God of Prophecy.


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Joan Aileen Lawing Smith

January 16, 2013 - Joan Aileen Lawing Smith, 79, former resident of Snow Street Place, died January 16, 2013 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Clifton, daughter of the late James Clyde and Nevada Felmet Lawing, she was a retired employee of Spinx Oil Company and a member of Praise Cathedral.


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Hazel Gregory Farmer

January 14, 2013 - Hazel Gregory Farmer, 92, widow of Hendrix Farmer, died January 14, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Union County, daughter of the late S.J. and Clara Worthy Gregory, she was a retired employee of Butte Knit and a member of Lyman United Methodist Church.



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Margaret Sue Fowler Mason

January 12, 2013 - Margaret Sue Fowler Mason, 85, of Greer, widow of Thomas Wofford Mason, died January 12, 2013 at Alpha Health and Rehab.

A native of Tabor City, NC, she was the daughter of the late Daisy Fowler and was of the Baptist Faith.


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Jeffery Stokes Burgin

January 10, 2013 - Jeffery Stokes Burgin, 48, of 23 Rosalee Drive, died January 10, 2013.

A native of Greenville County, he is a son of Brenda Stokes Burgin of the home and the late Champ H. Burgin and a US Army Veteran.


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Bonnie Forrester Brewer

January 9, 2013 - Bonnie Forrester Brewer, 84, of 800 S. Main Street, died January 9, 2013 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late William Baylis and Vaudy Springfield Forrester, she was a retired employee of Kemet and of the Baptist faith.


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Sherrell Ann Plemmons

January 9, 2013 - Sherrell Ann "Sherry" Lashley Plemmons, 59, of 200 Green Street, died January 9, 2013 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of West Point, Georgia, daughter of Joe Eddie Lashley of Demopolis, Alabama and the late Peggy June Harrison Lashley.

She was an employee of the U.S. Post Office, Greer and of the Baptist faith.



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Sharon Ann Satterfield Moore

January 8, 2013 - Sharon Ann Satterfield Moore, 50, died January 8, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greer, daughter of Charles L. and Annie Lou Godfrey Satterfield of Greer, she was an employee of Blue Ridge Urology and a member of His Vineyard.

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Billie June Sherriff Free

January 6, 2013 - Billie June Sherriff Free, of 203 Blue Ridge Drive, widow of Willard Marshall Free, died January 6, 2013 at her home.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Weldon Eugene and Queen Vashti Eubanks Sherriff, she was a homemaker, a devoted wife and member of Greer First Baptist Church.



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Myra Knox Woodruff

January 1, 2013 - Myra Knox Wood, 70, wife of Steve Wood, passed away January 1, 2013 at the McCall Hospice House.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late James and Callie Knox.

She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and a former student of North Greenville University. She attended Washington Baptist Church.

She was praised for being a wonderful daughter-in-law. She had great love and concern for her many friends and neighbors and her family wants to express their sincere thanks for all their deeds of kindness during her illness.


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Helen Elaine Loser Reeve

December 31, 2012 - Helen Elaine Loser Reeve, 77, of 303 Oakwind Circle, died December 31, 2012 at her home.

A native of Muncie, Indiana, daughter of the late Russell and Winfred Kiracoff Loser, she was a devoted homemaker and served in the choir at St. Mark United Methodist Church, Greenwood, S.C. for many years. She was currently a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.


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Vallie Juanita Farmer Brewton

December 30, 2012 - Vallie Juanita Farmer Brewton, 74, of Greer, died December 30, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Tollie Edgar and Hattie Evington Farmer, she was a retired employee of Greenville County School District and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.



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Mazie Emery Gosnell

December 30, 2012 - Mazie Emery Gosnell, 88, of 3567 North Hwy 14, widow of Lewis Gosnell, went home to be with the Lord and her family on December 30, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late John and Minnie Lindsey Emery she was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

In loving memory of a great mother who worked her life in textiles and retired to enjoy a life with grandchildren who she loved very much and she was loved by many in her life.



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Daniel David Campbell

December 28, 2012 - Daniel David Campbell, 73, of 120 Spartanburg Road, died December 28, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Lethco and Ruby Cordell Campbell, he was a U.S. Marine and Air Force Veteran, a retired employee of Sew Euro Drive, and a member of Burnsview Baptist Church. He was a mason and a member of the Duncan Masonic Lodge.



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Alvin Richard Bryant

December 25, 2012 - Alvin Richard Bryant, 77, of 21-A Savannah Street, widower of Lois Roddy Bryant, died December 25, 2012 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late John Marcus and Ellen Banks Bryant, he attended Northfork Baptist Church.



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Mary Elizabeth Wright Hughes

December 25, 2012 - Mary Elizabeth Wright Hughes, 94, of 426 Tyger Ridge Lane, widow of Maurice Richard Hughes, died December 25, 2012 at her home.

A native of Indianapolis, IN., daughter of the late Alva Charles and Mary S. Cox Wright, she was a retired employee of Hardware and Home Supply and was of the Protestant faith.


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Kenneth Jerome Brown

December 23, 2012 - Kenneth Jerome Brown, 40, of 300 Regency Road, died Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Mary Black Hospital, after a short illness.

Native of Union County, he was a son of Anthony Brown of Houston, TX and the late Lillie Maude Peppers Grant.

A Baptist by faith, Mr. Brown was educated in the public schools of Union County and received his BA degree from Benedict College in Columbia, SC.

He was a former Deputy Sheriff of Laurens County, a former Union Policeman, a former Truck driver and trainer for Werner Trucking Company, a former trucker for Benor Logistics, a former employee of Gibson and Brown Funeral Home in Union, SC and he was the former owner and operator of The Greenville County Funeral Home which later was renamed Greenville Metropolitan Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown was recently affiliated with the Tyler Perry Studios out of Atlanta, GA., in which he appeared in several episodes of House Of Pain.





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Addie Mae Ballard Woodruff

December 23, 2012 - Addie Mae Woodruff, 79, of 411 Ansell Street, died Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Magnolia Manor Nursing Home, Greenville, SC.

Native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Queen Bruton Woodruff, a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and a retired housekeeper.


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Carlie Homer Bradley, Jr.

December 23, 2012 - Carl Homer Bradley, Jr., 76, of 204 Henderson Place Drive, died December 23, 2012.

A native of Darlington, SC, he was the son of the late Carl H. Bradley, Sr. and Mattie Hamm Bradley, a wholesale car dealer, and a US Army Veteran. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid Nascar and Cleveland Indians fan.

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Josephine Stevenson Miller

December 21, 2012 - Josephine Stevenson Miller, 78, of Becky Gibson Rd., went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, December 21, 2012.

A resident of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late John and Russie Dunlap Stevenson, a member of Calvary Christian Fellowship, Taylors and the Peach Patches Quilt Guild of Greer.





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R.E. Gwinn, Jr.

December 21, 2012 - R.E. Gwinn, Jr., 75, died December 21, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Rufus E. Gwinn, Sr. and Hattie Jones Gwinn.

He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, church treasurer (30+ years), and in other church organizations.

He was a member of Greer Golf & Country Club and loved the game, especially spending time with his golfing buddies, Joe Smith, Leon Campbell, Hulon Brown and Vernon Payne.

He was a member of the Irving Southworth Lodge No. 350, and served in the South Carolina National Guard for nine years.

He was employed in the trucking industry first with Branch Motor Express and retired in 1995 from Yellow Freight.


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Charles Edgar Thomason

December 20, 2012 - Charles (Ed) Thomason, 87, of 106 Hatchett St., Spartanburg, died December 20, 2012 at the home.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late D.L. and Lois Williams Thomason, a member of Tucapau Baptist Church and was co-owner/operator of Thomason Bro. Exxon of Startex. He was a lifetime member and treasurer for over 30 years of Tucapau Lodge #253. He was a member of the S.C. Service Station Dealers Association and also served as treasurer. He was treasurer for Startex Community Action and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. His first wife was the late Margaret Jackson Thomason.

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Elma Catherine Ritchey

December 18, 2012 - Elma Catherine Ritchey, 87, formerly of 203 Ridgwood Drive, widow of Gordon Ritchey, died December 18, 2012 at Alpha Health and Rehab.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Levi and Allie Lee Kirby Spelts, she was a retired employee of Startex Mill.


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Arzie Elizabeth Hoover Singleton

December 17, 2012 - Arzie Elizabeth Hoover Singleton, 91, of Greer, SC, died December 17, 2012 at North Greenville Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the widow of Grady "Dick" Singleton.

A native of Greer, SC, she was a daughter of the late Frank Hoover and Eliza Suttles Goforth, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a retired employee of J. P. Stevens Victor Plant.


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Robert Lee Williams

December 16, 2012 - Robert Lee Williams, 77, of 17 Northway Drive, died December 16, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Hamilton, Texas, son of the late Robert Lee Williams, Sr. and Era Smith Williams, he retired from Rader Companies in 2004 where he worked as a mechanical engineer. Before joining Rader Companies, he was employed by B.L. Montague Company for 34 years. He was a member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church.


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Mary Miller Ballenger Ridgeway Litchfield

December 15, 2012 - Mary Miller Ballenger Ridgeway Litchfield, 91, formerly of Arcadia, died December 15, 2012 at Alpha Health and Rehab

A native of Laurens County, daughter of the late T.B. Miller and Nannie Stevens Miller McElrath, she was a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing and a member of Grace Baptist Church.

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Rose Mary Smith Turner

December 14, 2012 - Rose Mary Smith Turner, 81, wife of Benjo Franklin Turner, of 1150 Gap Creek Road, died December 14, 2012 at her residence. Her first husband was the late Bill King.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Lewis Hampton and Minnie McMillan Smith, she was a homemaker and a member of New Covenant Fellowship.

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Martin Gary Wallace, Jr.

December 13, 2012 - Martin Gary Wallace Jr., age 92, passed away on December 13, 2012 at Greer Memorial Hospital. He was born in the Shiloh Community in Dials Township, and moved to Laurens, South Carolina at a young age.

He was a graduate of Laurens High School and received his BS degree in Textile Management from Clemson University. He also attended the Philadelphia Textile Institute where he was a member of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Psi Fraternity.

Mr. Wallace was a member of the Laurens County Historical Society, the Museum Association, the Sons of Confederate Veterans and The National Trust for Historic Preservation.

A long-time member of Memorial United Methodist Church, he served on the Administrative Board, was a charter member of the Methodist Men?s Club, served as Sunday School Superintendent and as a teacher of the Ballenger-Duncan Men?s class. He also served on the board of the Greenville County Planning Commission and the Greer Auditorium.

He spent thirty-five years in various managerial positions with Milliken and Co., and J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc. He also served as an instructor in the Engineering division of Tri-County Technical College for 15 years and was a textile consultant with the Ralph E. Loper Company, the Office of Professional Development at Clemson University, Riegel Company and Cannon and Jackson Mills.

During World War II Mr. Wallace held the rank of Captain with the Eighth Air Force stationed in England. He participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Battle of the Bulge, and Rhineland campaigns during the allied invasion of Europe. He flew 30 lead B-17 combat missions attacking strategic targets and providing bombing support.

For extraordinary service in support of General George Patton?s third army, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters.

Mr. Wallace was a member of the B.B. Parks Greenville County Chapter of the Reserve Officers and a life member of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States.

He was a member of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, the Mighty Eighth Heritage Museum in Savannah and a founding member of the America Air Museum At Buford Air Field near Cambridge, England. He was also a member of the 305th Bomb Group Memorial Association whose members meet each year in a different city.

The 305th was memorialized in the city of Chelveston, England with a plaque placed in the bell tower wall of a 700-year-old parish church in honor of the sacrifices of the men of the 305th. Over 780 men died, and 900 served as prisoners of war.

Additionally, a small bronze replica of a B-17 has been placed on the honor court in the sculpture garden of the US Air Force Academy commemorating 480 combat missions flown by the group.



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John Milton Hall

December 13, 2012 - John Milton Hall, 89, of 3951 North Hwy 14, widower of Margie Campbell Hall, died December 13, 2012 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Milton A. and Cora Buff Hall, he was a retired employee of Ashmore Brothers, a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God.



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Carroll Guy Wood

December 13, 2012 - Carroll Guy Wood, 87, husband of Iva Rose Blackwell Wood, passed away at home on December 13, 2012.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Minnie Campbell Wood.

Mr. Wood retired as an overseer at Spring Mills of Lyman and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was a former deacon.


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Raymond Lesley King

December 11, 2012 - Raymond Lesley King, 94, died December 11, 2012 at Ashlan Village.

A native of Poestenkill, New York, son of the late Lesley and Clara Effland King, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Salem United Methodist Church, West Sand Lake, New York.



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Odessa Ivey

December 8, 2012 - Odessa Ivey, 64, of 329 East Foxridge Drive, widower of I. J. Ivey died Saturday, December 8, 2012 in North Fulton Hospital, Roswell, GA.

Native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Belt Reid and the late Mary Emma Evans, a former employee of Arvato Manufacturing Company and a Baptist.


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Jimmy Young, Jr.

December 8, 2012 - Jimmy Young Jr. 75, husband of Beulah Cannon Young of 109 East Church St., was called from labor to reward on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, SC.

Native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Jimmy Sr. and Eula Gilliam Young.

Educated in the public schools of Spartanburg County, he was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Woodruff and a former owner of Jimmy Young Builders.


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Derrick Allen Camp

December 5, 2012 - Derrick Allen Camp, 28, of 2 Whilden Ct., died Dec. 5, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, son of Terry Lee and Nancy Tisdale Camp of Travelers Rest, he attended O?Neal Church of God. He was a 2002 graduate of Blue Ridge High School.

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Marcella Atkinson Hulehan

December 4, 2012 - Marcella Atkinson Hulehan, resident of Magnolia Place, died December 4, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Charlie T. and Sallie Brittion Atkinson.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 151, Greer.

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Victoria Suzanne Williams

December 4, 2012 - Victoria Suzanne "Susie" Ragsdale Williams, 54, of 2810 Old Highway 14 South, died December 4, 2012, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late James s. and Mamie Jenkins Galloway, a homemaker and member of the Pelham Church of God of Prophecy.


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Marion Bill Hipp

December 3, 2012 - Marion Billy Hipp, 79, of 401 Chick Springs Road, died December 3, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greer, son of the late Robert and Fronnie Waters Hipp, he was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.


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Frances Carroll Clayton

December 2, 2012 - Frances Carroll Clayton, 87, of 103 North Beverly Lane, died December 2, 2012 at Cascades Verdae.

A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Carroll and Rosa Nance Carroll. She was a member of Lyman Wesleyan Church and a homemaker.

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Patricia May Dill Lee

December 1, 2012 - Patricia May Dill Lee, 77, of 496 Mount Lebanon Church Road, died December 1, 2012 at Baptist Easley Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Roxie Cooke Dill, a homemaker and member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

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Lois Moss Vaughn

November 30, 2012 - Lois Moss Vaughn, 94, died November 30, 2012 at the Cottages at Brushy Creek. She was the widow of Terril H. Vaughn.

A native of Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late W.J. and Nettie McGill Moss, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing Co.


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Gloria Jean Kistler Simmons

November 29, 2012 - Gloria Jean Kistler Simmons, 60, of 3 Hastings Circle, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on November 29, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of Evelyn Bolick Kistler of Greer and the late Henry Kistler.  Gloria was the director of nursing at Hope Health and Rehab in Marietta, SC and was an extremely active member of Freedom Fellowship.


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Wilma Calvert Rollins

November 27, 2012 - Wilma Calvert Rollins, 74, of 10 Oak Street, widow of Charles Vernon Rollins, died November 27, 2012 at Regional Hospice House.

A native of Spartanburg county, daughter of the late Herman Harold and Gertrude Strong Calvert, she was a retired employee of Culbreth Dry Cleaners and a member of Loree United Methodist Church.


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Doris 'Mama Dot' Langston Davis

November 26, 2012 - Doris Langston "Mama Dot" Davis, 92, formerly of Praise Village, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 26, 2012.

A native of Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Nathan Lee and Mattie Adair Langston and a faithful member of Praise Cathedral.

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Eleanor Pearson Spelts

November 23, 2012 - Eleanor Pearson Spelts, 85, of 400 Leona Court, formerly of 1289 Duncan Reidville Road, Duncan, widow of Belton Spelts, died November 23, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late W.G. and Annie Powers Pearson, she was a retired employee of Monsanto and a member of Abner Creek Baptist Church.



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Leroy Morrow

November 22, 2012 - Leroy Morrow, 72, of 442 Mayfield Road, died November 22, 2012 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Roy and Bernice Stone Morrow, he was a retired truck driver and a member of Reidville First Baptist Church.


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Myrtle Green Odom

November 22, 2012 - On Thursday, November 22nd, our mother, Myrtle Green Odom, took her first steps in almost 16 years. It was only appropriate it was into the arms of our Savior. She fought a good fight, she finished the course, she kept the faith, and her victory is won.

Born December 6, 1919 in Greer, she was the daughter of John McCain and Lillie Mae Green.

She was predeceased in death by her husband, McNeil ?Mack? Odom, her sister, Hattie Carver, brothers, Bill and Melvin Green, Dan Owens and a grandson, Aaron McNeil Odom.

She was raised in the home of A.R. and Annie Owens, Greer, S.C.

She had been a resident of NHC, Greer for the past 16 years. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.


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Allen (Poss) Elford Dill

November 21, 2012 - Allen (Poss) Elford Dill, 59, of Campobello, died November 21, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Samuel Webster and Elsie Reynolds Dill, he was an employee of Hudson International and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

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Debbie Ammons Phillips

November 20, 2012 - Debbie Ammons Phillips of Charlotte, NC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer.

A native of Greer, SC and daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Ammons, Debbie spent her life in service to others whether through her work as a Customer Service Manager or assisting friends in so many ways or just baking cupcakes to thank others for their kindness.


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Kenneth (Ken) Lane Vaughn, Sr.

November 18, 2012 - Kenneth (Ken) Lane Vaughn, Sr., 63, of 518 Duncan Reidville Road, died November 18, 2012 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of Geneva Ellis Vaughn of Greer and the late Ernest Vaughn, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a former employee of Steel Heddle.

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Channing Bo Hicks

November 16, 2012 - Sgt. Channing Bo Hicks, 24, of 307 Lakecrest Drive, was KIA in Paktika province, Afghanistan honorably serving his country, on November 16, 2012.

Born in Greer, he was a 2006 Greer High School Graduate and was serving in the U.S. Army since graduation.


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Jennie Lou Reid Byars

November 15, 2012 - Jennie Lou Reid Byars, 84, of 263 Shaw Road, died November 15, 2012 at Rainey Hospice House.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Ollie Mae Turner Reid Lister, she was a retired employee of Judson Mill and a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church.


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Kenneth Fowler

November 14, 2012 - Kenneth Fowler, 68, of 600 S. Danzler Road, died November 14, 2012.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Theron Earl and Lavada Rose Bragg Fowler, he was the co-owner of Fowler Brothers Drywall and of the Baptist faith.


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Louise Cole Brank

November 14, 2012 - Louise Cole Brank, 101, formerly of Greer, widow of Clyde Lindsay Brank, died November 14, 2012 at National Health Care Laurens.

A native of Union County, daughter of the late Tilman Wardlaw and Janie Carpenter Cole, she was a retired employee of Jackson Mill and a member of the Pentecostal Faith.

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Gus Morgan

November 13, 2012 - Gus "Mose" Morgan, 82, died November 13, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late I.N. and Annie Owensby Morgan, he was a retired foreman for the S.C. Department of Transportation and a member of Jackson Grove United Methodist Church.




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James Ellerbe (Jamie) Neal, Jr.

November 11, 2012 - James Ellerbe (Jamie) Neal, Jr., 54, loving husband and father died November 11, 2012.

A native of Asheville, North Carolina, son of the late James Ellerbe Neal, Sr. and Maxine Clyde Neal, he was an employee of AMEC Engineering and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.



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Iona Sloan Atkins

November 10, 2012 - Iona Sloan Atkins, 88, widow of Elmer Maurice Atkins, formerly of Ridgewood Drive, died November 10, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late, C.E. ?Mountain Lion? and Annie Mason Sloan, a housewife and member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Caring and Sharing Sunday School Class and the Ladies Auxiliary of UTU.

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Nell Velma Gantt Childers Miller

November 8, 2012 - Nell Velma Gantt Childers Miller, 92, of 34 Pinehurst St., died November 8, 2012 at McCall Hospice House. She was the widow of Willie G. Miller.

A native of Central, SC, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Gantt, a member of First Baptist Church, Greer, and former employee of Greer Battery. Her first husband was the late William Keith Childers.

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Mary Sue Smith Cooke

November 8, 2012 - Mary Sue Smith Cooke, 90, of 300 Thornwood Dr., died November 8, 2012 at McCall Hospice Home. She was the widow of Arthur S. Cooke, Jr.

A native of Dallas, NC, daughter of the late George Beck and Minnie Martin Smith, a Methodist and a retired employee of Proctor and Gamble.


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Colin Michael Arledge

November 5, 2012 - Colin Michael Arledge, 19, of 9 Bedford Lane, died November 5, 2012.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of Jeffery Scott and Susan Rushton Arledge, he was an employee of B & J Construction, a volunteer at Hilltop Fire Department, and competed in bull riding competitions.

He was a member of New Spring Church.


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Mary Ellen (Mitzi) Edwards Daugherty Dixon

November 4, 2012 - Mary Ellen (Mitzi) Edwards Daugherty Dixon, of 200 Appleton Lane, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2012 at her home.

Born in Greenville County, daughter of the late C.M. (Joe) and Elizabeth Holloway Edwards, she was a member of Donaldson Church of God, where she attended the Married Couples Sunday School Class, had served on the board of Ladies Ministries, the Shower Committee, was chair person for the Welcome Center, and worked in the Outreach Ministry for a number of years.

She was the owner and manager of Dixon?s Nurses Registry, was associated with Carter Nurses Registry and Interim Health Care at one time.

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Ian Muller

November 3, 2012 - Ian Muller, a local businessman and former Riverside High School football coach, died Saturday. He was 41.

Muller, a native of Anchorage, Alaska, grew up in St. Louis, Mo. He moved with his family to Greer about six years ago.

He owned and operated Carolina Coffee Roasters on the Parkway near Pelham Road and was formerly an offensive line coach at Riverside.

Before moving to the area, Muller worked at the General Electric Leadership Career Center in Mt. Vernon, Ind., where he was also an assistant football coach at Mt. Vernon High School.

After a standout high school football career in St. Louis, Muller accepted scholarships and played for Mesa (Ariz.) Community College and Western Illinois University, where he received undergraduate degrees. He earned a master's degree at Illinois State University.



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Martha Grace (Thomas) Pettit

November 3, 2012 - Martha Grace (Thomas) Pettit, 89, passed away in her Statesville home Saturday, November 3, 2012. She was born December 13, 1922 in Rossville Township, SC and was the daughter of the late Charlie F. Thomas and Minnie Lester Thomas.

She attended Duncan High School and Winthrop College and on May 29, 1942 she married Alvin E. Pettit (Jack), who preceded her in death in 1993. Martha and Alvin moved to Statesville in 1961 and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Her love of children extended to more than her five children.

Martha was a 50+ year member of First Baptist Church of Statesville where she served as a Sunday School Nursery worker for more than 45 years. She worked for more than 13 years as secretary and dietician for Barium Springs Children?s Home between the years 1966 ? 1979. Later she became a teacher?s assistant at Presley Elementary School.

After her retirement and the death of her husband, she spent many years singing in the church Senior Choir and the Mitchell College Community Choir. She also loved the Atlanta Braves, Clemson Tigers, ball room dancing and gardening.


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Margaret Diane Davis Beam

November 3, 2012 - Margaret Diane Davis Beam, 64, of 111 Bert Court, died November 3, 2012 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Ninety-Six, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Dowell and Rosa Lee Bailey Davis, a retired RN with St. Francis Hospital, and a member of Reidville First Baptist Church.

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Esie Maybell Smith Burrell

November 3, 2012 - Esie Maybell Smith Burrell, 95, widow of Gwen Burrell, died November 3, 2012 at Alpha Health and Rehab.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Green Lee and Esie Pittman Smith, she was a retired employee of Greer Shirt and a member of Abner Creek Baptist Church.

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Bobby Wickliffe Lemmons, Sr.

November 1, 2012 - Bobby Wickliffe Lemmons, Sr., 79, of 5 Hampshire Drive, died November 1, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Westminster, son of the late Leon Alfred and Alice Mason Lemmons, he was a retired employee of GE Gas Turbine, a US Army Korean War Veteran and a member Second Baptist Church.

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Linda Dale Harrison Duncan

October 30, 2012 - Linda Dale Harrison Duncan, 64, died October 30, 2012 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

A native of Taylors, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Lorene Duncan Harrison, she was a daycare worker and of the Baptist faith.


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Samuel Jefferson Clark

October 27, 2012 - Samuel Jefferson Clark, 79, died October 27, 2012 at Waccamaw Community Hospital.

A native of Pickens County, son of the late O.V. and Mayble Hughes Clark, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard, was self employed and retired, and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

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Hazel Sara Shirley Sherk

October 24, 2012 - Hazel Sara Shirley Sherk, 94, of 455 Wood Road, died October 24, 2012 at her home.

A native of Pickens County, daughter of the late Edward and Sallie Leslie Shirley, she was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.


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Mildred Howard Giles

October 23, 2012 - Mildred Howard Giles, 88, widow of Sanford William Giles, died October 23, 2012.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Perry W. and Erie Ballenger Howard, she was a retired employee with The School District of Greenville County, where she loved working with special education children and various classroom situations.

Mrs. Giles was a gifted artist and lover of books. She was an active member of St. John?s Baptist Church and was a lifelong member of the choir. Music was a passion for her and felt it was a joy of self expression and praise to her Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Elizabeth Howell McElrath

October 23, 2012 - Elizabeth Howell McElrath, 89, widow of Morris Manley McElrath, passed October 23, 2012 at Rolling Green Village.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Annie Howell Sudduth, she was a retired principal of Crestview Elementary School, past member of the Camellia Garden Club, Alpha Alpha Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, the Greenville Women?s Club, a volunteer for Greenville Hospital System Allen Bennett Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where she attended the Eula Mayfield Sunday School Class and a member of the United Methodist Women.



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Carolyn Jean Christopher McCombs

October 23, 2012 - Carolyn Jean Christopher McCombs, 58, of 528 Chastine Drive, died October 23, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Fisher Christopher, she was an employee of Pet Dairy for 25 years, a volunteer for Rescue 21 Wellford for over 10 years, and of the Baptist faith.


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Mary Sue Jefferson Conwell

October 22, 2012 - Mary Sue Jefferson Conwell, 70 loving wife, Mama, sister, Nana and friend, widow of Don Lanier Conwell, died October 22, 2012, at her home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A native of Lynchburg, VA, daughter of the late Franklin and Lillie Monarch Jefferson, she was a medical secretary for the Doctor?s Clinic and The Family Practice and a member of Greer First Presbyterian Church.

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Minnie Cooper Edison

October 21, 2012 - Minnie Cooper Edison, 89, widow of Austin J. Edison, died October 21, 2012 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Curtis Lee and Daisy Sherbert Cooper, she was a retired director of services in Washington, DC for Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Company after 40 years of service and of the Baptist faith.


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Ann Morrow Taylor Scott

October 12, 2012 - Ann Morrow Taylor Scott died October 12, 2012 at her residence.
A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late William Dewey and Velma Morrow Taylor, she was a graduate of Taylors High School Class of 1949 and attended Mars Hill Jr,.College. Ann was a former employee of St. Francis Hospital and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.

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Caroline Owings Armstrong

October 12, 2012 - Caroline Owings Armstrong, 71, of 13 Carriage Drive, widow of Melvin Louie Armstrong, died October 12, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Leon Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Harris Owings, she was an employee of Benson?s Chrysler Dealership and a member of Washington Baptist Church.

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Preslee Jane Connelly

October 10, 2012 - Preslee Jane Connelly, infant daughter of Thomas and Cassie Smith Connelly, passed away October 10, 2012.


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Gennell Runion Masters

October 9, 2012 - Gennell Runion Masters, 81, went to be with the Lord October 9, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Ben T. and Mentie Turner Runion, she was a retired employee of Liberty Life Insurance Company and a member of Greer First Baptist Church.




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Taylor Galvin Cunningham

October 8, 2012 - Taylor Galvin Cunningham, 91, of 2100 North Pleasantburg Drive, widower of Aileen Lovett Cunningham, died October 8, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Leland A. and Grace Taylor Cunningham, he was former owner of Greer Sheet Metal Works, a U.S. WWII Army Veteran and a member of Laurens Road United Methodist Church.

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Kathy Mae Ballard Chandler

October 7, 2012 - Kathy Mae Ballard Chandler, 57, of 451 Zimmerman Road, died October 7, 2012 at her home.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of Mable Warren Hubster of Spartanburg and the late James Ballard, she was a former employee of R.R. Donnelley.


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Jonnie Moody Campbell

October 2, 2012 - Jonnie Moody Campbell, 73, of 18 Homewood Avenue, widow of Bobby ?B.J.? Joe Campell, died October 2, 2012 at her home.

A native of Jackson County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Milford Lewis Moody, Sr. and Ruby Stewart Moody, she was a member of Lee Road Baptist Church.

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Dr. Ralph Eugene Mitchell

October 2, 2012 - Dr. Ralph Eugene ?Gene? Mitchell, 83, widower of Cathryn Elizabeth "Betty" Coates Mitchell, passed away on October 2, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late Ralph and Ardelle Winfield Mitchell, he was a former music teacher and band instrument repairman. Dr. Mitchell was a U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran and a member of Trinity Bible Church.

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Elgate Ralston Caulder

October 1, 2012 - Elgate Ralston Caulder, 78, of 2644 John Dodd Road, died October 1, 2012 at Village at Pelham.

A native of Dillon County, son of the late Ralston and Eva Calder Caulder, he was a retired employee of Jackson Mill and of the Baptist faith.

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Robert Patrick Jenkins

September 26, 2012 - Robert Patrick "Pat" Jenkins, 72, of 318 Old Boiling Springs Road, widow of Henrietta Bass Jenkins, died September 26, 2012.

He was a native of Kings Mountain, N.C., son of the late Benjamin Floyd and Evelyn Louise Roberts Jenkins and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Mr. Jenkins attended Clemson A & M College and was awarded a Civil Engineering Degree with honors in May 1962. He then pursued a Masters in Science in Water Resources Engineering with a minor in Structural Geology. In 1968 Mr. Jenkins was founder and President of Enwright Associates, and later he founded Jenkins Consultants Inc., where he retired as president and CEO.

Mr. Jenkins was a well known local civil engineer and developer.

He was the developer of the SCSPE Volunteer Engineer Corps.

Mr. Jenkins is a dedicated member of the South Carolina of Professional Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (where he served as President) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (where he served as National Director). He was a Senior Advisory Board member for the Clemson College of Business and Behavioral Sciences.


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Tommy (Tom) Gilbert Bragg

September 25, 2012 - Tommy (Tom) Gilbert Bragg, 66, died September 25, 2012 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late John and Marion Walker Bragg, he was a U.S. Army veteran of The Vietnam Era, a well known photographer and owner of Tom Bragg Photography for 40 years and of the Baptist faith.





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Vera E. Smith Williford

September 24, 2012 - Vera E. Smith Williford, 89, of 91 Old Woodruff Road, widow of Minor Carl Williford, died September 24, 2012 at her home.

A native of Newberry County, daughter of the late Laura Smith Conner, she was a homemaker and a member of Brushy Creek Assembly of God.

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Caroline Garrett Kelley

September 23, 2012 - Caroline Garrett Kelley, 77, wife of Rev. Donel T. Kelley, of 106 Wayland Drive, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Village Hospital.

A native of Durham, NC, she was a daughter of the late David and Annie Warren Garrett, a homemaker and member of Washington Baptist Church.

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Ruby McElrath Reid

September 21, 2012 - Ruby McElrath Reid, 88, formerly of Memorial Drive, widow of Joseph Ridgeway Reid, Sr., died September 21, 2012 at Lexington Medical Center.

A native of Duncan, daughter of the late Boyd Richard and Lillie Kimbrell McElrath, she was a retired employee of State Auto Life Insurance and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

In 2001, printed in the Memorial United Methodist Church newsletter when asked to tell about her faith in Christ: ?I serve Christ in my life by doing for other people. I began teaching in the children?s Sunday school department at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church and continued after moving to Memorial United Methodist Church.

I have been active in the United Methodist Women for 50 years, having held several offices, including coordinating bereavement meals. After retiring from State Auto Insurance Company, I delivered Mobile Meals through Greer Community Ministries for several years. Now, I support them through my contributions and participate in the annual walk each May.

Currently I assist in the care of my sister who resides at Roger Huntington Nursing Center. During the trying times and caring for a disabled person, my faith gives me the help and strength I need.

Following the loss of my husband, Joe, my faith in God pulled me through. I also receive inspiration from having attended church all my life, having joined the church when I was 11 years old.

Especially meaningful to me is the Thursday morning prayer group. We meet at the church each week at 9:30 and anyone is welcome.

The Lord has given me a full life and has allowed me to be an active part in the life of my grandson, Jay. I have been able to see him play on the church basketball team and grow and learn to love Christ. ?


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Guy Lacey Hamby

September 17, 2012 - Guy Lacey Hamby, 86, of 113 James Road, widower of Kathleen Harvey Hamby, died September 17, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late George Washington and Nannie Leopard Hamby, he was a US Army and US Air Force Veteran and a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Hamby was a carpenter in life and now he is building mansions in Heaven.

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Beatrice Fisher Guest

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Beatrice Fisher Guest, 93, formerly of 404 Leyswood Drive, widow of Clarence M. Guest, died September 17, 2012 at Magnolia Place.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Jasper and Iline Harrill Fisher, she was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.






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Francis Whilden McCullough

September 16, 2012 - Frances Whilden McCullough, 72, of 2632 North Hwy 14, died September 16, 2012 at her home following a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer over the last 16 years.

Born on March 9, 1940 she was a native of Greer and the daughter of the late Charlie H. and Florence Babb Whilden. She was a 1958 graduate of Taylors High School.

Mrs. McCullough was a retired employee of Liberty Life Insurance Company after 39 years of service, a charter member of Northwood Baptist Church, and also a charter member of Camp Sertoma Club of S.C.

Mrs. McCullough was a former member of PBX/Telecommunicators Club of Greenville-Pickens Counties, where she held numerous leadership positions on both state and local levels and received various awards for her dedicated service.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who showed unconditional love and support and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank Dr. Larry Gluck and the staff at Cancer Centers of the Carolinas and numerous other caregivers.


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Margaret Wilson Johnson

September 16, 2012 - Margaret Wilson Johnson, 88, of 129 Clark Avenue, widow of Thomas Milton Johnson, died September 16, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Ben W. and Annie Johnson Wilson, she was a retired employee of Victor Mill and a member of Victor United Methodist Church.




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Alan Dean Edney

September 11, 2012 - Alan Dean Edney, 76, of 405 West Arlington Ave, died September 11, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Greer on June 3, 1936, Alan was the son of the late Paul and Lecy King Edney. He was a 1954 graduate of Greer High School and graduate of University Of South Carolina. He was a former employee of Liberty Life Insurance and retired from Marriott Hotels in 1989.

He was an active member of Washington Baptist Church where he served faithfully as former chairman of the finance committee and treasurer. Mr. Edney was a member of the Long Range Planning Committee and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

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Bessie Mae Rogers Pearson

September 6, 2012 - Bessie Mae Rogers Pearson, 99, widow of Paul Pearson, and former resident of West Main Street, died September 6, 2012 at Magnolia Place.

A native of the Salem Area of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Styles Dandy and Emma Eaton Rogers, a retired employee of Southern Worsted Mill and a member of Taylors Church of God.


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Malcolm (Mack) Jewel Bryant

August 31, 2012 - Malcolm (Mack) Jewel Bryant, 81, died August 31, 2012 at Alpha Health and Rehab.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Fred and Mary Duncan Bryant, he was a retired employee of Delta Mills, Greer Plant.



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Brian Andrew Dobbins

August 31, 2012 - Brian Andrew Dobbins, 33, of 640 Geranium Lane, died suddenly August 31, 2012.

A native of Greenville County, son of Fred and Patty Dobbins of Lyman, he was a Locomotive Engineer for CSX and a member of Life Song.

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Michael Winton Whitlock

August 30, 2012 - Michael Winton Whitlock, 61, of 1019 Lakeview Circle, widower of Shelby Jean Smith Whitlock, died August 30, 2012 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Ralph Hamby and Dorothy McClain Whitlock, he was a retired employee of Michelin and of the Baptist faith.

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Horace William Mullinax

August 29, 2012 - Horace William Mullinax, 92, formerly of 60 Lawrence Street, widower of Virginia Smith Mullinax, passed away on August 29, 2012 at Ashlan Village, Lyman, S.C.

He was born in Greenville County on October 15, 1919 to the late Jerry and Hester Rice Mullinax, but lived for over 80 years in Lyman.

A WWII Navy corpsman with the 1st Marine Division, he served in the South Pacific (Guadalcanal & New Guinea). He married Virginia Iona Smith on May 19, 1944 while on 30 day service leave, graduated Wofford College in 1950 Phi Beta Kappa and worked at Lyman Printing & Finishing for 32 years.

Mr. Mullinax was a sports enthusiast, golf champion, an active churchman, civic volunteer and a fire chief.

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Virginia Smith Mullinax

August 28, 2012 - Virginia Smith Mullinax, 91, formerly of 60 Lawrence Street, widow of Horace William Mullinax, passed away August 28, 2012 at Magnolia Place.

She was born in the Woods Chapel Community near Duncan, SC, August 7, 1921 to the late Thomas Dewitt and Iona Smith.

She lived in Lyman for almost 70 years. A true friend, gifted mother and faithful, civic, school volunteer, she attended Spartanburg Methodist College and married Horace William Mullinax, May 19, 1944. She was a longtime member of Lyman United Methodist Church.

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Janie Smith Lancaster

August 28, 2012 - Janie Smith Lancaster, 67, of 9305 Reidville Road, widow of Douglas Lancaster, died August 28, 2012 at her home.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of Mitchell and Earline Hawkins Smith of Ashlan Village, Lyman, she was a retired employee of America?s Auto Auction and a member of Burnsview Baptist Church.


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Lawrence Earl Hudson

August 25, 2012 - Lawrence Earl Hudson, 86, of 106 Lakemont Drive, died August 25, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Luther Earle and Minnie Barker Hudson, he was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a retired employee of Winn Dixie and a member of Apalache Baptist Church.

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Mary Lewis Alewine

August 22, 2012 - Mary Lewis Alewine, 75, died August 22, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde D. and Ina Harmon Lewis, she was a former employee of Mervyn?s Department Store, a member of Taylors First Baptist Church, and a volunteer for the American Red Cross.



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Josephine Williams Poole

August 20, 2012 - Josephine Williams Poole, 85, of 2 Dublin Court, widow of Rev. Perry Edmond Poole, died August 20, 2012 at her home.

A native of Due West, daughter of the late William Henry and Cora Ellis Williams, she was a homemaker and pastor?s wife and a member of Victor Baptist Church.

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John Jones

August 18, 2012 - John Jones, 82, of 22 Windcrest Dr., died August 18, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greer, son of the late Nick Jones and Paraskiva Ilich Jones, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from the Civil Service.

A kind and intellectually curious person, Mr. Jones was able to indulge his passion for reading, writing, history and travel throughout his life.

Stationed in Japan and Germany during his service with the Air Force, Mr. Jones traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.

Through his love of reading and writing, Mr. Jones enjoyed many hours advancing his knowledge of American and World History.

He was well known for his enjoyment of good food and stimulating conversation and leaves behind a lasting legacy of a loving family and fond memories for those among his many friends and loved ones.

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Hazel Morrow Drake

August 17, 2012 - Hazel Morrow Drake, an active and spirited 91 year old, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 17, 2012.

She was the widow of William S. ?Bill? Drake.

Born in Fairforest and raised in Holly Springs, her parents were the late Elbert Edward and Minnie Skinner Morrow. She was a graduate of North Greenville College, attended Limestone College and was a substitute teacher in District 5 Schools.

She was a member of First Baptist Church Lyman and a member of the Eastern Star.

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Teresa Diane Leonard Styles

August 14, 2012 - Teresa Diane Leonard Styles, 55, of 806 Shady Lane, died August 14, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of William and Dorothy Mae Gordon Leonard of Woodruff, she was a former employee of State Auto Insurance Company and a member of Springwell Church.


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Virginia Hutchins Carson

August 13, 2012 - Virginia Hutchins Carson, 87, of 228 Beckon Ridge Road, widow of James Marvin Carson, died August 13, 2012 at Ashlan Village.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Martha Brown Hutchins, she was a registered nurse for 40 years and worked for Dr. Daniel L. Allen for 37 years and attended New Covenant Church, Greer.

Mrs. Carson had a passion for raising goats and cattle.

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Helen Dill Edwards

August 13, 2012 - Helen Dill Edwards, 91, of 2811 Locust Hill Road, died August 13, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Clyde W. Simmons and Lula Dill, she was a retired employee of Carolina Blouse and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

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Kenneth Marshall Gardner, Sr.

August 12, 2012 - Kenneth Marshall Gardner, Sr., 75, died August 12, 2012 at Mountain Home Health & Rehab.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Charles Grissom and Agnes Odell Reeves Gardner, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of American Security.

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Mary Cathryn Ramey

August 9, 2012 - Mary Cathryn Ramey, 42, of 310 Chandler Road, died August 9, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of Johnny Wayne Gilstrap (Debbie) of Cedar Hill, TN. and Freda Hawkins Barton (Bobby) of Greer, an employee of Henry-Shien Medical Supply Company, and was of the Baptist faith.

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Atlas Savannah Collins

August 8, 2012 - Atlas Savannah Rhodes Collins, 86, widow of Clinton J.Collins, died August 8, 2012 at Greenville Glen Assisted Living.

A native of Saluda, NC, daughter of the late Reece and Noda Pace Rhodes, she was a homemaker and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

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Alice Marilyn Cannon Asaro

August 8, 2012 - Alice (Marilyn) Cannon Asaro, 80, of 3405 Cannon Road, widow of Raymond Charles Asaro, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2012 at her home.

A native of Charleston, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Bunch Cannon, she was a homemaker and a member of Choice Hills Baptist Church.



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Helen Lynch Pirkle

August 5, 2012 - Helen Lynch Pirkle, 89, of 410 Berry Road, widow of Lowell Pirkle, died August 5, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Layton and Martha Lynch, she was retired employee of Palmetto Garment after 33 years.


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Rita Fay Crenshaw Adams

August 3, 2012 - Rita Fay Crenshaw Adams, 41, of 9 South Tyger Drive, died August 3, 2012 at McCall Hospice House of Greenville.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of Edward ?Ed? E. Crenshaw of Piedmont and Mary Lee Solesbee Crenshaw of Taylors, a homemaker and member of Greer Church of God of Prophecy.


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Shirley A. Cooper

August 2, 2012 - Shirley A. Cooper, 74, of 208 N. Line Street, widow of Roy Cooper, died August 2, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late William Howell and Frances Davis, she was a homemaker and a member of Burnsview Baptist Church.


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Raymond Earl Powell

August 2, 2012 - Raymond Earl Powell, 79, of 4 Valhalla Lane, died August 2, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. His first wife of 53 years was the late Joyce Dobbins Powell.

A native of Spartanburg County and son of the late William ?Bill? and Mary Belle Moore Powell. Raymond worked as a drywall contractor for 35 years. He was a graduate of Chapman High School, played football at Clemson in the early 50?s, and served in the Army as an MP at Fort Jackson. He was an active member of the Zoar United Methodist Church, and a member of the Ruritan Club, where he served in leadership roles on the local, state, and national levels. He was an avid Clemson fan and IPTAY Representative.


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R.B. Fortenberry

August 2, 2012 - R.B. Fortenberry, 87, of 187 Westayer Heights, died August 2, 2012 at Camp Care.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Tom Fortenberry and Lillie Mae Himbree Kimbrell, he was a clock maker and watch repairman and a member of Holiness Church.

Mr. Fortenberry served his country as a medic with the Army 118th Infantry in Iceland, Ireland and Germany during WWII from 1941-1945. He was an Evangelist in the Pentecostal Denomination. He was Past Commander of Inman Memorial Post 9324 and also a member of American Legion.



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George Garner

July 31, 2012 - After many years of pain and suffering George is now at peace in his Heavenly Home. He was preceded in death by his father, M.G. Junior Garner.


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Linda Faye Atkins

July 30, 2012 - "Grammy" Linda Faye Atkins, 59, of 7 Ivanhoe Circle, died July 30, 2012.

A native of Tryon, N.C., daughter of the late J.B. Atkins and Isabelle Stroud Jennings, she was a member of Christian Heritage Church.


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Robert Harold Max Schwarze

July 28, 2012 - Robert Harold Max Schwarze, 78, of 106 Drayton Drive, died July 28, 2012 at the Brian Center, Hendersonville, N.C.

A native of Milwaukee, WI., a son of the late Harold Max and Ethel Macheel Schwarze, a retired employee of Tex-Tube, a USMC veteran and a member of Washington Baptist Church. He was a member of the Greer Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and a member of the Blue Ridge Railroad Club.


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Ruby Lucille Howard

July 28, 2012 - Ruby Lucille "Lucy" Beacham Howard, 94, formerly of 1254 Camp Creek Road, died July 28, 2012 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek in the loving care of her family and the staff in Lilac Cottage where she was a resident.

She celebrated her 94th birthday on July 1 with a birthday party given in her honor and in the presence of many family members and friends.

A native of Greenville County, she was the widow of Melvin Gurley Howard, whom she married late in her life. She was the daughter of Rev. Hartwell and Lou Della Burgess Beacham and the last surviving member of her family. She was a graduate of Mountain View High School and a former employee of Homelite.

Mrs. Howard was a charter member of Praise Cathedral Church of God and was an active member up until recently when she was no longer able to attend. She loved her church and the many friends whom she cherished. She was a 40 year member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Hampton-Lee Chapter #1281 serving as president for twelve years.

Lucy was a homemaker and caregiver for her father and mother for many years. With her remarkable memory she was considered the "family historian" and always had a wealth of information to share about her family including her Fowler, Beacham and Burgess ancestral roots and other connected linage lines.

She adored her father whom she drew a wealth of information from about his encounters and stories which she used to tell to others. At the encouragement of her niece, many of her stories have been written down. In sharing her stories, she was once an invited speaker at the Greenville County Genealogical Society where she "brought the house down" with her funny stories.



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PFC Adam Corey Ross

July 24, 2012 - PFC Adam Corey Ross, 19, of 132 West Fox Ridge Drive, died July 24, 2012 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.

A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, son of SST George Dudley and Amanda Nix Ross of Lyman, he was a 2011 graduate of Byrnes High School and serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. He was a member of Airport Baptist Church, where he was active in many youth activities.





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Shirley West Duncan

July 21, 2012 - Shirley West Duncan, 74, of 324 Pine Street, widow of Leon Duncan, died July 21, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late E.C. and Isalee Crawford West, she was a retired employee of Messer Industries and a member of Greer First Baptist Church.

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Dwynell Elford Dill

July 20, 2012 - Dwynell Elford Dill, 84, widower of Mabel Howard Dill, formerly of 106 Woodvale Circle, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at Ashlan Village Assisted Living.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Elford and Hattie Clayton Dill, retired owner of Dill's Piano and Organ, a member of Praise Cathedral, and a U.S. Navy Veteran.

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Catherine Louise Fuller Rogers

July 11, 2012 - Catherine Louise Fuller Rogers, 77, of 101 Miller Road, died July 11, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Bluford and Bessie Garrett Fuller, she was a retired employee of Spann American and a member of Riverside Baptist Church.

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Eula Teal Pillow

July 1, 2012 - Eula Teal Pillow, 88, of 309 Peach Valley Drive, died July 1, 2012 at White Oak Manor.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Louie Edgar and Ruth McDowell Teal, she was a retired employee of Wachovia Bank and a member of Greer First Baptist Church.

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Nettie Boone McMillan

June 30, 2012 - Nettie Boone McMillan, 93, widow of Grady E. McMillan, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Olde Knox Commons, Huntersville, N.C.

Formerly a long-time resident of Greer, SC, Mrs. McMillan was the daughter of the late William L. and Delzie Boone and a member of Victor Baptist Church in Greer.

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Nancy Christine Godfrey Bridwell

June 23, 2012 - Nancy Christine Godfrey Bridwell, 65, of 350 St. Mark Road, died June 23, 2012 at her home.

A native of Laurens County, daughter of the late Floyd W. and Jennie Mae Harvey Godfrey, she was a retired employee of Homelite and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

She was the loving wife of Wayne Bridwell for 48 years.


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Mary Catherine Henson Cunningham

June 21, 2012 - Mary Catherine Henson Cunningham, 83, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 21, 2012 at her home after an extended illness.

She was born May 28, 1929 in the Jordan community of Greenville County, South Carolina to the late Broadus D. Henson and Gertrude Fisher Henson.

Mary was an elementary school teacher for 23 years, having graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1950.

She was also a self-employed peach farmer and sold peaches directly to the public. She served as Sunday School Secretary at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Greer, South Carolina for many years.


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Eric Reginald Abraham

June 18, 2012 - Eric Reginald Abraham, 65, of 201 John Street, died June 18, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late R.C. and Catherine Champion Abraham, he retired as assistant director of The City of Greer Parks and Recreation and was a member of Northwood Baptist Church.

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Lois Elizabeth Donnan Hinds

June 6, 2012 - Lois Elizabeth Donnan Hinds, 82, of 318 N. Suber Road, widow of Joseph James Hinds, Jr., died June 6, 2012 at McCall Hospice House.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Murphree Claude and Ernestine Hawkins Donnan, she was a graduate of Winthrop College, a retired music educator for School District 5, a piano teacher and a member of St. John's Baptist Church.

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Claude V. Wilson

June 3, 2012 - Claude Vandiver Wilson, 90, of 105 South Beverly Lane, widower of Ila Mae Rollins Wilson, died June 3, 2012 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late George Bryan and Lily Jane Norris Wilson, he was a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing, a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran and a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson was a 50 year member of the Masonic Bailey Lodge #146.



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Vicki Lynn Hudson

May 30, 2012 - Vicki Lynn Hudson, 58, of 140 Homes Pond Lane, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2012 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of Chester White of Florida and the late Edith Jeannette Hager Neeley, she was a homemaker and attended Praise Cathedral.




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Helen C. Owens

May 21, 2012 - Helen Sue Cox Owens, 94, widow of Clyde H. Owens, died May 21, 2012.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Manning Lee and Fannie Powell Cox, she was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.



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Marcell W. Sloan

May 21, 2012 - Marcell Wilbanks Sloan, 79, died May 21, 2012 at Emeritus @ Countryside Village. Her first husband was the late David Lynn.
A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Smiley and Pearl Smith Wilbanks, she was a homemaker and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.


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John Stanley Christofferson

May 18, 2012 - John Stanley Christofferson, 54, died Friday May 18, 2012 after a brave and stubborn battle with cancer. "Stan The Man" passed peacefully at his home with his family and friends.

His greatest happiness while housebound with cancer was getting to know his grandchildren. All who knew him will remember his infectious smile, warm personality, and generous spirit. His legacy will live through The Great Bay Oyster House, which he started with his family. He worked tirelessly at his "passion" to revitalize downtown Greer.


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Rodney Tyson Holcombe

May 1, 2012 - Rodney Tyson Holcombe, 40, of 834 Coral Acres Drive, died May 1, 2012 at Trident Memorial Hospital. Born in Charleston County, son of Darryl Holcombe (Jean) of Greer and Betty Maxwell Westmoreland (Ken) of Cullowhee, North Carolina, he was the owner and operator of Coastal Carolina Used Oil Recovery and a member of Zoar United Methodist Church. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend to many.


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Morris Lee West

April 26, 2012 - Morris Lee West, 76, of 801 Ansel School Road, widower of Jimmie Lou Smith West, died April 26, 2012 at his home.

A native or Greenville County, he was a son of the late Lee W. and Margaret Butler West, owner of West Delivery Service, US Army veteran, and member of Northwood Baptist Church.




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Eugenia L. Weddle

April 23, 2012 - Eugenia "Jeanie" Lowe Weddle, 64 of #8 24th Street, died April 23, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Perry H. and Violet Godfey Lowe, she was a homemaker and attended Brookwood Church.

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Dorothy Few Lynn

April 21, 2012 - Dorothy Few Lynn, 88, died April 21, 2012 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Few and Mabel Ferguson Few, a former supervisor at Carolina Sue in Greer, SC, and a member of Fews Chapel United Methodist Church.



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Dorcas Sue Edwards Shelton

April 21, 2012 - Dorcas Sue Edwards Shelton, 85, of 3583 N. Highway 14, died April 21, 2012 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late W.W. and Agnes Murphy Edwards, she was a retired seamstress and caregiver and a member of Washington Baptist Church.


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Ernest James Vaughn

April 15, 2012 - Ernest James Vaughn, 82, of the Oneal area, widower of Annie Lou Beacham Vaughn, died April 15, 2012 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Otho and Inez Wilkerson Vaughn, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. James co-owned Oneal Grocery for over 30 years. He served Lake Cunningham Fire District as a Commissioner for 40 years. His commitment to his community led to his receiving the State of South Carolina?s Highest Honor, The Order of the Palmetto, in 1998 and to having a day designated to Honor Him by Greenville County Council.

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Theodore William Campbell

April 15, 2012 - Theodore "Teddy" William Campbell, 64, husband of Patricia Welchel Campbell, of 301 Weatherly Road, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his home. Just four days prior to Teddy's home going, he was drawn to repentance, washed in the precious Blood of Jesus and thereby gloriously and eternally saved.

A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, he was a son of Dorothy Bailes Campbell of Taylors and the late Theodore Grover Campbell, a retired owner of Custom Counter Tops and attended Landrum Independent Baptist Church.



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Michael Austin Haas, Sr.

April 14, 2012 - Michael Austin Haas, Sr., 74, husband of Marilyn Rufty Haas of 115 Ayersdale Drive, died April 14, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Haas grew up in New Jersey and was a son of the late Charles H. and Eleanor Sampson Haas, a retired employee of Pump South, and a 1960 graduate of N.C. State University

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Pansy Veril Staton

April 14, 2012 - Pansy Veril Staton 86, of 231 North Dill Ave., Greer, died April 14, 2012 at The Heritage at Lowman Nursing Home in Columbia. A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late William and Jennie Atkins Staton. Pansy was a homemaker and former employee of J.P. Stevens and Company. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star of Greer.


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Rev. Hall Marion Hollifield

April 13, 2012 - Rev. Hall Marion Hollifield, 92, of 106 Chestnut Ave. died April 13, 2012 at Greer Memorial Hospital. He was the widower of Ruth Beatrice Davis Hollifield.

A native of Ila, Georgia, born July 7, 1919, he was a son of the late Harve and Flora Culberson Hollifield. Rev. Hollifield was a U.S. Air Force World War II. He was a graduate of North Greenville (College) University, Fruitland Bible College and Southeastern Seminary. He was a minister and was a former pastor of Fairmont Baptist Church, Fairmont, SC, First Baptist Church of Nebo, Nebo, NC, and Second Baptist Church, Greer. After his retirement, he served as interim of several churches. He was recently recognized as Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Nebo, NC.

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Sarah F. Chandler

April 8, 2012 -
Sarah Octavia Finley Chandler, 99, formerly of Ansel School Road, widow of Roy W. Chandler, died April 8, 2012 at Stonecreek Health and Rehab.

A native of Pickens County, daughter of the late John Perry and Hattie Isabelle Jones Finley, she was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church for 75 years, where she worked in the Beginners Sunday School Department for 60 years.




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Roy Clarence Allen, Jr.

April 7, 2012 - Roy "R.C." Allen, Jr. 67, of 8 Spindleback Way, died April 7, 2012 at his residence.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Roy Clarence Allen, Sr., and Mattie Sue Tooley Allen, he was a retired S.C. State Trooper, a U.S. Marine Veteran and a member of Milford Baptist Church.

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Paul Wiggins Peeples

April 3, 2012 - Paul Wiggins Peeples, M.D. passed away on April 3, 2012. He was born on November 8, 1927 in Estill, South Carolina, and was the youngest of six children. His parents were Mahala Varie Folk and Johnston Peeples, M.D.

Dr. Peeples served in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He was a graduate of Duke University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and for 34 years, he practiced family medicine in Greer, South Carolina. A dedicated and loyal supporter of MUSC, he was a lifetime member of the Society of 1824. He also held membership in First Families of South Carolina and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

Committed to the ideals of scouting, he was a past member of the board of directors for the Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, which recognized his willing advocacy and longstanding service by awarding him the Silver Beaver Award.

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Richard (Colonel) Klingler

March 30, 2012 - Richard Lee (Colonel) Klingler, 50, of 258 Pink Dill Mill Road, died March 30, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Lima, Ohio, son of Ruby Marie Dodge Klingler and the late Richard Malcolm Klingler, he was a former employee of Trimite Powders and played the harmonica in the band "Cross Roads."

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Bobby G. Ledford

March 28, 2012 - Bobby G. Ledford, 55, of 24 Inglesby Street, died March 28, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Fort Benning, Georgia, son of the late Harold Raymond and Patsy Yeargin Ledford, he was a U.S. Army veteran.

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at The Wood Mortuary.

The family is at the home.

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Mrs. James Earl Mills, Jr.

March 26, 2012 - Mrs. James Earl Mills Jr. 82, husband of Mrs. Early Mae Turner Mills was born in Pittsburg, PA on Sunday, November 21, 1937.

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Mrs. Carrie Lee Franks Mitchell Patterson

March 24, 2012 - Mrs. Carrie Lee Franks Mitchell Patterson, 83, of 152 North St., died Saturday March 24, 2012 in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care, Spartanburg, SC.

Native of Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late James and Lizzie Hill Franks, a former housekeeper and a member of Christian Fellowship Bibleway Church in Greer.

"Granny" as she was affectionately called was first married to the late Fred Mitchell and to this union three children were born.

She was predeceased in death by four children, Willie James Dandy, Billy Mitchell, Minnie Bell Mitchell and Anna Mitchell.

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Kenneth Alan Shirley

March 16, 2012 - Kenneth "Kennie" Alan Shirley, 55, of Fews Bridge Road, Taylors, died March 16, 2012 at his home.

A native of Greenville County, son of Virginia W. Shirley of Greer and the late Paul Edward Shirley, Sr., he was a 1974 graduate of Greer High School and of the Baptist faith.

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Brandon DeBaron Talley

March 14, 2012 -
Mr. Brandon DeBaron Talley, 26, of 1253 Owens Rd., died Wednesday March 14, 2012 in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Native of Greenville County, he was a son of Ms. Lisa Talley of Taylors, SC and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Greer.

"Dynamite" as he was affectionately called by his family and friends was a former team manager for the 2003 Greer High School State Championship Football Team.



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January 1, 0001 - Rufus Lee Blackwell, 85, of 102 Carolina Avenue, widower of Gwendolyn Dill Blackwell, died April 29, 2013.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Dock and Lela Cochran Blackwell, he was a retired employee of Startex Mill and of the Baptist faith.



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Leona Bowers Hammett

January 1, 0001 - Leona Bowers Hammett, 93, of 595 Hammett Store Road, widow of Sparty Hammett, died February 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Campobello, she was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.




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Fred Thomas Shirley

January 1, 0001 - Fred Thomas Shirley, 92, of 470 Gum Springs Road, widower of Ramona Gilreath Shirley, died October 6, 2012 at his home.

A native of Abbeville County, son of the late Dewitt Stewart and Ola Johnson Shirley, he was a U.S. Army veteran, where he was squad leader of Company F #325 Glider Infantry serving in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe.

He was a retired employee of Cone Mills and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church.

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Ruby McElrath Reid

January 1, 0001 - Ruby McElrath Reid, 88, formerly of Memorial Drive, widow of Joseph Ridgeway Reid, Sr., died September 21, 2012 at Lexington Medical Center.

A native of Duncan, daughter of the late Boyd Richard and Lillie Kimbrell McElrath, she was a retired employee of State Auto Life Insurance and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

In 2001, printed in the Memorial United Methodist Church newsletter when asked to tell about her faith in Christ: ?I serve Christ in my life by doing for other people. I began teaching in the children?s Sunday school department at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church and continued after moving to Memorial United Methodist Church. I have been active in the United Methodist Women for 50 years, having held several offices, including coordinating bereavement meals.

After retiring from State Auto Insurance Company, I delivered Mobile Meals through Greer Community Ministries for several years. Now, I support them through my contributions and participate in the annual walk each May. Currently I assist in the care of my sister who resides at Roger Huntington Nursing Center. During the trying times and caring for a disabled person, my faith gives me the help and strength I need.

Following the loss of my husband, Joe, my faith in God pulled me through. I also receive inspiration from having attended church all my life, having joined the church when I was 11 years old.

Especially meaningful to me is the Thursday morning prayer group. We meet at the church each week at 9:30 and anyone is welcome.

The Lord has given me a full life and has allowed me to be an active part in the life of my grandson, Jay. I have been able to see him play on the church basketball team and grow and learn to love Christ. ?

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Ruby McElrath Reid

January 1, 0001 - Ruby McElrath Reid, 88, formerly of Memorial Drive, widow of Joseph Ridgeway Reid, Sr., died September 21, 2012 at Lexington Medical Center.

A native of Duncan, daughter of the late Boyd Richard and Lillie Kimbrell McElrath, she was a retired employee of State Auto Life Insurance and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

In 2001, printed in the Memorial United Methodist Church newsletter when asked to tell about her faith in Christ: ?I serve Christ in my life by doing for other people. I began teaching in the children?s Sunday school department at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church and continued after moving to Memorial United Methodist Church. I have been active in the United Methodist Women for 50 years, having held several offices, including coordinating bereavement meals.

After retiring from State Auto Insurance Company, I delivered Mobile Meals through Greer Community Ministries for several years. Now, I support them through my contributions and participate in the annual walk each May. Currently I assist in the care of my sister who resides at Roger Huntington Nursing Center. During the trying times and caring for a disabled person, my faith gives me the help and strength I need.

Following the loss of my husband, Joe, my faith in God pulled me through. I also receive inspiration from having attended church all my life, having joined the church when I was 11 years old.

Especially meaningful to me is the Thursday morning prayer group. We meet at the church each week at 9:30 and anyone is welcome.

The Lord has given me a full life and has allowed me to be an active part in the life of my grandson, Jay. I have been able to see him play on the church basketball team and grow and learn to love Christ. ?

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