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Thomas Carl Blackwell

Location: Duncan

August 29, 2014 - Thomas Carl Blackwell, 50, of Duncan, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Regional Hospice Home.

Mr. Blackwell was the husband of Carrie Anne Blackwell and was the son of Jean Hoard Blackwell and the late Hartford Blackwell.

Mr. Blackwell was captain and shift supervisor at Pelham-Batesville Fire Dept. He was a member of Startex United Methodist Church and a member of Urban Search and Rescue.

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Joyce Gordon Ford

Location: Simpsonville

August 30, 2014 - Joyce Gordon Ford, 85, widow of Merritt Ford, died August 30, 2014 at the National Health Care of Mauldin.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late David Furman and Pearl Golden Gordon, a retired employee of Kemet and a member of Five Forks Baptist Church.

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Luther (Bud) Vanderbilt Wilson

Location: Greer, SC
August 29, 2014 - Luther (Bud) Vanderbilt Wilson, Jr., 84, of 120 Benjamin Avenue, widower of Peggy Bridwell Wilson, died August 29, 2014 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Luther Vanderbilt Wilson, Sr. and Corrie Feagins Wilson, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of Monroe Systems and a member of People?s Baptist Church.

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Margaret Smith Henson

Location: Greer, SC

August 30, 2014 - Margaret Smith Henson, 84, of 419 Mount Lebanon Church Road, widow of Maurice Bryan Henson, Sr., died August 30, 2014 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Grover L. and Sallie Burnett Smith, a retired employee of J.P. Stevens, and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

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Ida Virdella Thompson Bright

Location: Duncan
August 28, 2014 - Ida Virdella Thompson Bright, 95, widow of Marvin L. Bright, Sr., died August 28, 2014.

A native of Saluda, North Carolina, daughter of the late Franklin Rush and Leslie Kaziah Thompson, she was a homemaker and a member of Care Baptist Church.

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Tina Darlene Taylor

Location: Greer, SC
August 27, 2014 - Tina Darlene Taylor, 39, of 104 El Craigo Drive, died August 27, 2014 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of Benny Joe Taylor, Sr. and Rebecca Joyce Bolt Taylor of Spartanburg.

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James Marion Blackwell, Sr.

Location: Inman
August 27, 2014 - James Marion Blackwell, Sr., 83, of 476 Cinnamon Ridge Drive, widower of Patsy Green Blackwell, died August 27, 2014 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late William and Elsie Ballew Blackwell, he was a graduate of Clemson A&M College, a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of J.P. Stevens and of the Baptist faith.

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Thomas Oneal Wood

Location: Woodruff
August 26, 2014 - Thomas Oneal Wood, Sr., 85, of 2771 Highway 417, died August 26, 2014 at his home.

A native of Woodruff, son of the late Fitzhugh and Linda Phillips Wood, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired truck driver for Springs Industries, a member of Bellview Baptist Church, and a member of the Crescent Masonic Lodge #245.

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Damon Neal Freeman

Location: Easley

August 24, 2014 - Damon Neal Freeman, 54, of 109 Blazes Drive, died August 24, 2014 at his home.

A native of Kern County, California, son of the late Hershell Gene and Bette Bernice Watson Freeman, he was a retired correctional officer and a Christian.

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Alfred Emanuel Filiberto

Location: Taylors

August 24, 2014 - Alfred Emanuel Filiberto, 85, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014 surrounded by his family.

A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, son of the late Alfred R. and Mary Pearson Filiberto, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired employee of Eaton Corporation, AIL Division after 37 years of service, and a member of Zoar United Methodist Church.

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Dorothy Grace Sexton

Location: Reidville
August 23, 2014 - Dorothy Grace Sexton Leonard Brockman, 92, widow of Preston Brockman, died August 23, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late A. Alvin and Margaret Snow Sexton, a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing, and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church. Her first husband was the late Forest Leonard.

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James Albert "Jimmy" Deese

Location: Greer, SC
August 7, 2014 - James Albert "Jimmy" Deese, 55, died August 7, 2014 at Panama City, FL.

A native of Baltimore, MD, son of Helen Ellison White of Lyman and the late Clayton Harold Deese, he was retired after 21 years of service from the U.S. Navy and was of the Baptist faith.

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Deborah Ann Fleming

Location: Greenville
August 17, 2014 - Deborah Ann Fleming, 55, died August 17, 2014 at Magnolia Place.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of Jimmy Fleming and the late Priscilla Roberts Fleming.

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James C. (Jim) Lindey, Jr.

Location: Duncan

August 12, 2014 - James C. (Jim) Lindey, Jr., 76, of Duncan, widower of Sally J. Evans Lindey, died August 12, 2014 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

A native of Butler, Pennsylvania, son of the late James C. Lindey, Sr. and Evelyn Bruner Lindey, he was the owner of Lindey Insurance Agency, a member of Middle Tyger Lions Club and of the Presbyterian faith.

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Dorothy Mae Gosnell Bowers White

Location: Greer, SC
August 11, 2014 - Dorothy Mae Gosnell Bowers White, 82, formerly of Greer, died August 11, 2014 at Autumn Care.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Pinckney and Cora Pittman Gosnell, she was a retired employee of Stone Mfg., and was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

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Odelle Few

Location: Greer, SC
August 10, 2014 - Miss Odelle Few departed her earthly life August 10, 2014. She was 97 years old, born November 6, 1916 the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gary and Rachel Annis Forrester Few.

Odelle was a lifelong, faithful member of Memorial United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and participated in church activities as long as she was able. Odelle was blessed with many friends throughout her life.

She retired from Piedmont Shirt Mfg., Greenville, SC in 1979.

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Michael Ray Schaffer

Location: Greer, SC
August 7, 2014 - Michael Ray Schaffer, 47, died August 7, 2014 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

A native of Rockford, Illinois, son of Ronald L. and Stephanie Schaffer of Spartanburg, he was a 1988 graduate of Wofford College, an employee of Rock Tenn, and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

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Bernice Hall Painter

Location: Greer, SC
August 6, 2014 - Bernice Hall Painter, 90, widow of George Dewey Painter, went home to be with Jesus on August 6, 2014.

Mrs. Painter was a true lady and an extraordinary mother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but none will miss her more than her children. She was a retired employee of Bayberry Retirement Inn and a member of His Vineyard.

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Bruce Richard McMakin

Location: Taylors
August 6, 2014 - Bruce Richard McMakin, 51, of 12 Calalla Court, died August 6, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Washington, DC, son of Dennis E. McMakin of Greer and the late Ruth Peters McMakin, he was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a former Williamston Police officer.

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Thelma Blackwell Davis

Location: Greer, SC
August 4, 2014 - Thelma Blackwell Davis, 99, widow of Thomas Holtzclaw Davis, died August 4, 2014 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.

A native of Rutherford County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Dock and Lela Cochrum Blackwell, she was a retired employee of Fiber Industries and a member of Southside Baptist Church.

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