Greer Obituaries = Veteran

Faye McKinney Garland

Location: Boiling Springs

February 29, 2016 - Faye McKinney Garland, 83, of Lyman, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016.

A native of Bakersville, NC, she was the widow of Howard Garland and the daughter of the late Robert Lee McKinney and Lucy Grindstaff.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg.

Faye lived her life as instructed in the Great Commandments to Love the Lord with all thy heart, with all thy soul and with all thy mind; And love thy neighbor as thyself Matt. 22:38.

She was unwavering in her love and commitment to her family and friends. She was active in the Eastern Star, Clemson Home Extension and Springfield Garden Club.

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Horace Watson Greenway

Location: Duncan

February 28, 2016 - Horace Watson Greenway, 76, died February 28, 2016 at his home.

A native of Polk County, North Carolina, son of the late Tom and Donnav Eplee Greenway, he was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a member of Duncan United Methodist Church, where he served as trustee.

Mr. Greenway was a lifetime mason with the Irving Southworth Lodge #350, Hejaz Shriner, Captain of the Hillbilly Motor Cade and Vice President of the Men?s Club in Duncan.

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Hazel Mae Arms Griffin

Location: Greer, SC
February 22, 2016 - Hazel Mae Arms Griffin, 73, widow of Archie L. Griffin, died Feb. 22, 2016.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late William Dewey and Annie Mae McCoy Arms, she was a homemaker and a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church.

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Keith William Beaupre, Jr

Location: Greer, SC

February 19, 2016 - Keith William Beaupre, Jr., 30, of Greer, died February 19, 2016.

Keith was born in Lapeer, Michigan, and lived in Greer, SC prior to his death.

He is the son of Keith Edward Beaupre and Alice Bilyeu Utecht both of Greer, SC and he was raised in the Baptist faith.

He was an employee at Bob Ledford?s Adventure Motorhomes, where he was in training to become an RV technician.

He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of the Iraqi War, where he served two back to back tours, during which he received the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), and Combat Infantryman Badge.

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Imogene Chesney Wooten

Location: Greer, SC

February 17, 2016 - Imogene Chesney Wooten, 75, of 104 Duncan Ave., died February 17, 2016 at the McCall Hospice House.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of Furman and Eddie Irene Wade Chesney, a retired employee of Stone Manufacturing, and a member of Victor Baptist Church.

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Kathy Diane Hix Foster

Location: Greer, SC
February 18, 2016 - Kathy Diane Hix Foster, 65, widow of Lation L. Foster, of 4202 Brushy Creek Road, died February 18, 2016 at her home.

A native of Commerce, GA., daughter of the late Dewey William and Kathleen Culbertson Hix, she was a retired employee of Leon Hix Insurance Agency and of the Baptist faith.

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Robert Franklin Smith

Location: Greer, SC
February 15, 2016 - Robert "Bob" Franklin Smith, 85, passed away Feb. 15, 2016.

He was a native of Cherokee County and was the son of the late Wilton Henry and Sudie Inman Smith. Upon retirement, he was manager of Community Cash for over 40 years. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and held the rank of Staff Sargent in the Strategic Air Command. He was a member of Greer First Baptist Church, Bailey Masonic Lodge, and a Hejaz Shriner.

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Ethel Forrester Rollins

Location: Greer, SC

February 16, 2016 - Ethel Forrester Rollins, 93, widower of James Fred Rollins, died Feb. 16, 2016 at her home.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Luther M. and Velva Ingle Forrester, she was a retired employee of Greenville Hospital System and of the Baptist faith.

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Ricky Dean Few

Location: Taylors

February 16, 2016 - Ricky Dean Few, 56, 34 Hall Road, died February 16, 2016 at his home.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of Louise Wilbanks Few of Greer and the late Benny Joe Few, and a member of Open Door Freedom Fellowship.

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Mary Dempsey Allred

Location: Greenville

February 14, 2016 - Mary Dempsey Allred, 88, passed away on February 14, 2016.

Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ressie Cox Dempsey.

She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Susanna Wesley Circle.

Mrs. Allred was active for many years in the United Methodist Women and also served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 35 years.

She worked at Pacific Mills in Lyman and later became a homemaker.

She will be fondly remembered for her bright smile, giving nature and kind personality.

She and her late husband, Carl C. Allred, enjoyed traveling and they visited many destinations.

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Linda Jo Cole Howard

Location: Greer, SC
February 10, 2016 - Linda Jo Cole Howard, 71, died February 10, 2016.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Robert Gaines and Ollie Blanche Gosnell Cole, she was a homemaker and attended Old Fashion Baptist Church, Travelers Rest. She was a charter member at Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Landrum.

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Hugh Curtis Brown

Location: Greer, SC
February 11, 2016 - Hugh Curtis Brown, 78, of 4020 North Highway 101, died February 11, 2016 at his home.

A native of Greer, son of the late Curtis O. and Vivian Willis Brown, he was a retired self-employed residential builder and a member of Highland Baptist Church.

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Elizabeth Stephens

Location: Taylors

February 9, 2016 - Elizabeth "Lib" Ann Crain Stephens, 84, widow of Gene Stephens, died February 9, 2016 at her home.

A native of Greenville county, daughter of the late Croel Mooney and Elsie Collins Crain, she was a former employee of Conestee Mills, the co-owner of Lee Road Grocery and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church.

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John Jeffery Samenko

Location: Greer, SC

February 10, 2016 - John Jeffery Samenko, 65, of 199 Dewey Road, died February 10, 2016 at his home.

A native of New York, son of the late John and Dorothy Smith Samenko, and was a retired employee of GE.

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Margie Edwards Odom

Location: Taylors
February 9, 2016 - Margie Edwards Odom, 85, widow of Charles Ray Odom, died February 9, 2016.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Alfred Franklin and Florence Hughes Edwards, she was a retired employee of Union Bleachery and a member of Lee Road Baptist Church.

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David Alton McMakin

Location: Lyman
February 9, 2016 - David Alton McMakin, 74, died February 9, 2016.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Alton Edward and Bonnie Edna Penland McMakin, he was a retired employee of Reeves Brothers and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

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Kathy Cantrell Edge

Location: Anderson, SC
February 2, 2016 - Kathy Cantrell Edge, 59, went home to be with her heavenly Father on February 2, 2016 surrounded by her family.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of Jim and Geraldine "Geri" Thrift of Greer and the late Ercil Eugene Cantrell, she was an employee of Interglobal Forwarders of Greer.

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Robert Franklin Smith

Ethel Forrester Rollins

Ricky Dean Few

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