Greer Obituaries = Veteran

Shirley Mae Miller Payne

Location: Taylors

July 25, 2024 - Shirley Mae Miller Payne, 90, wife of the late Billy Ray Payne, passed away July 25, 2024.

A native of Chesterfield County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Steve F. Miller and Lessie L. Moore; she was a retired bookkeeper with Wachovia Bank and member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

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Susan Renee Hughes

Location: Greenville

July 23, 2024 - Susan Renee Hughes, 62, passed away July 23, 2024.

A native of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, but lived most of her life in the Greenville, South Carolina area, daughter of the late Erwin and Martha Sue Scism Hughes.

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Cathy Elaine Gosnell Bates

Location: Greenville

July 23, 2024 - Cathy Elaine Gosnell Bates, 63, passed away July 23, 2024.
A native of Lyman, South Carolina, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Hammett Gosnell, she was an employee of High-Performance Conductors, Inman, South Carolina, and of the Christian faith.

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Louise Ward Greer

Location: Greer, SC

July 23, 2024 - Louise Ward Greer, 101, went to her Heavenly reward on July 23, 2024, after passing away peacefully at home.

She was born and raised in the Pelham community where her grandfather, Jack Ward, had been the Superintendent of Pelham Mills for almost 40 years. Louise was married for 50 years to the love of her life, Paul H. Greer, until his passing in 1994.

Louise faithfully served Pelham First Baptist Church as a children's Sunday school teacher and as the church organist for over 80 years.
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Kimberly DeYoung Sparks

Location: Taylors

June 20, 2024 - Kimberly DeYoung Sparks, 62, widow of Phillip Duane Sparks, passed away June 20, 2024.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of Jewell C. DeYoung of Greer, and the late Alma Renee Williams DeYoung, she was the office manager for DeYoung?s Garage & Towing in Greer and a member of Living Way Community Church.

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Paul Douglas Lux

Location: Lyman

June 10, 2024 - Paul Douglas Lux, 83, passed away June 10, 2024.

A native of Rochester, New York, son of the late George and Eda Benjamin Lux, he was a retired employee for Kodak Company.

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Doris Johnson Forrester

Location: Greer, SC
June 7, 2024 - Doris Johnson Forrester, 93, of Greer, South Carolina, wife of the late Harold Dean Forrester, passed away June 7, 2024.

A native of Inman, South Carolina, daughter of the late Creed Weldon "Red" and Ruby Hammett Johnson, she was an educator for 36 years, having taught at Carlisle Elementary, Central Elementary, Tryon Street Elementary, and Skyland Elementary Schools, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Doris was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

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Rodney Brockman Hunt

Location: Jefferson, Ga., Ga.

May 25, 2024 - Rodney Brockman Hunt, 90, loving husband of Doris Ward Hunt of 68 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 25, 2024.

Born in Double Springs, South Carolina, son of the late Walter Giles Hunt and Dorothy Andrea Lynn, he was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving 20 years before he was honorably discharged as a Major from The United States Air Force Reserves. Rodney not only served his country but his local community and church.

He was a founding member of the Taylors Volunteer Fire Department serving as
Captain, and he was one of the founding members of St. Luke?s Southern Methodist Church in Taylors. Mr. Hunt spent years in the S&L business and left to
form his own business as a real estate broker and appraiser.

He was a graduate of Clemson University, and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.

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Michael Eugene Jones

Location: Greer, SC

May 25, 2024 - Michael "Mike" Eugene Jones, 70, passed away May 25, 2024.

A native of Greer, South Carolina, son of Edith "Polly" Crisson Jones and the late Talmadge "Ted" Eugene Jones, he was a self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist faith.

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Floy Inez Forrester Sloan

Location: Greer, SC

May 18, 2024 - Floy Inez Forrester Sloan, 94, wife of the late Ben Sloan, passed away May 18, 2024.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Tommy and Lillie Campbell Forrester, she was a retired employee of Springs Industries and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

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Stanley Marvin Coster

Location: Greer, SC

May 14, 2024 - Stanley "Stan" Marvin Coster, 71, passed away May 14, 2024.

Born in Columbia, South Carolina and a native of Greer, he was a son of the late Marvin Young Coster (Marion) and Maurice Dillard Greene (Don).

Stan was the smiling face of the family business, Great Bay Oyster House, and a member of The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd.

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Clarence Lamar Nichols

Location: Greer, SC

May 12, 2024 - Clarence Lamar Nichols, 86, of Greer, entered into his eternal reward on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Lamar was the owner and operator of Lamar Nichols Sanitation, Inc., which he owned for 45 years. He was a pioneer in the Residential Sanitation business in Greer.

He was a lifelong member and licensed minister of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).

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Robert Roy Mixon

Location: Landrum

May 5, 2024 - Robert Roy Mixon, 92, passed away May 5, 2024.

A native of Sharon, Tennessee, son of the late O'Dell Mixon and Lula Flo Roy Croyle, he was a United State Navy Veteran, serving in Japan, Korea, Cuba, and on the U.S.S. Lexington.

Following his retirement with the United States Navy, he had a very successful career as Director of Nursing Homes with Americana Healthcare Corporation.

Both Bob and his wife, Betty, are members of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth ?Betty? Mixon of the home; four children, Robert Roy Mixon, Jr. (Jeanette) of Lexington, South Carolina, Wesley Lee Mixon (Sharon) of Elkin, North Carolina, Gail Marie Howell (Alan) of Greer, South Carolina, and Gregory Lee Mixon of Landrum, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Brian Mixon (Lisa), Nicole Kirkman (Benny), Michael Mixon (Megan), Stephanie Mays (Clark), Julie Stanton (Seth), Travis Mixon (Misty), Timothy Mixon (Casey); and twelve great-grandchildren; and one brother, David Mixon of Arizonia.
Mr. Mixon was predeceased by three brothers, John Daniel Mixon, Lloyd Mixon, and Joseph Croyle; and two sisters, Martha Johnson and Wanda Tobin.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Deacon Sam Aguilar and Deacon Gary Walzac.
Webcasting of the service will be available at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 901 River Road, Greer, South Carolina 29651, or St. Jude Hospitals for Children, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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Mildred Louise Wilson Kinnett-Farr

Location: Greer, SC

May 4, 2024 - Mildred Louise Wilson Kinnett-Farr, 98, wife of the late Forest Edward Kinnett, Sr. and Wesley Farr, passed away May 4, 2024.

A native of Greer, South Carolina, daughter of the late Tureen Newell Wilson Sr, and Irene Hawkins Wilson, as a young woman, Mildred worked in a beauty shop and went on to get her cosmetology license. She later worked in the sewing room at Pacific Mills before staying home to raise her only son, Eddie.

In 1959 she went back to work in the field of insurance for Owens Insurance and later Joyner Insurance. She officially retired in 1996 at age 71. She was an active member of her church, Lyman Methodist Church and sang in the choir for 50 years. At age 98 she was one of the oldest living members of the church. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and loyal friend to many. She will be sincerely missed by her family, friends, and neighbors.

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Ruth Evangeline Farmer

Location: Greer, SC

May 4, 2024 - Ruth Evangeline "Vangie" Farmer, was peacefully taken by the hand of God into his glorious presence on May 4, 2024.

A native of Greenville County, South Carolina, daughter of the late Jack and Hazel Wilson, she was a faithful wife to late husband Garold Farmer for 55 years and a devoted mother and grandmother.

Evangeline enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. Through the years she made each of her children and grandchildren quilt.

She can be remembered as sitting at the piano playing loudly and singing praises to the Lord, which when she was able she did very frequently.

She spent many hours in the kitchen with her husband teaching him how to cook. In later years, with declining health, she and Garold would cook family meals together as she told him each step to make turning him into an excellent cook like she was.

Mrs. Farmer was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church where in past years she taught Girls in Action, (serving as director for many years), Sunday school, Training Union, assisted with vacation bible school and went on mission trips.

While at Washington Baptist Church, she served as GA director for several years and taught Sunday school and Training Union. During this time she and Garold purchased a station wagon so they could make sure many elderly adults and children had transport to and from church. Through the years they carried many people to church and many lives were changed because of the devotion they had to serve God in that capacity.

She was a witness to others, sharing her testimony to the lost and leading numerous people to Christ through the years. Evangeline also made sure many
families in need had food as well as making sure needy children had Christmas presents.

Mrs. Farmer delivered Meals on Wheels for 13 years, for the first few years she delivered those meals with her small grandsons, Sam, Jonathan, and Dillon instilling in them the importance of giving to others and displaying to them her love for others and Christ. In the last few years, she and Garold enjoyed delivering the meals together and fellowship with those who received the meals.

Evangeline was in her Bible daily. In her last years as her sight began to fail, she would listen to the Bible on audio every night before going to bed. She was a prayer warrior and never ceased to pray for her family, friends, church, and those in need. She quite often had a continual dialogue of prayer with God all during the day. Even in difficult times, as she faced declining health and the death of her husband, Evangeline continued to remain a faithful Christian who put the Lord first, never questioning him but always saying that his will is best even if we don?t understand it. Her moto in life was simply,"it is well with my soul." Her daughters, grandsons, and great-grandchildren saw a light in her that forever shown that Christ's love and will be a wonderful example of Christian love for them throughout their future.

In her last few weeks as her health declined, she often talked about how one needs to be patient with life, and how beautiful Heaven was and the most important thing in life was God.

One of the things she quite often shared with her family when they needed it was 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres.? Love was something she taught, lived, and had an abundance of. Her love was never boastful or proud but always giving and offered hope to those she knew.

Her favorite bible verse is one which she truly lived by. Psalms 19:14 "May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my be pleasing in your sign oh Lord, my strength, my redeemer".

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Geraldine Hindman Cox

Location: Greer, SC

May 2, 2024 - Geraldine Hindman Cox, 79, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 2, 2024.

She was born in Greer, South Carolina, on September 14, 1944. The daughter of the late Abe and Grace Christopher Hindman, she was a retired data processor for Dove Broadcasting and an active member of Praise Cathedral.

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Kenneth Michael "Mike Papa" Fowler

Location: Greer, SC

April 30, 2024 - Kenneth Michael "Mike Papa" Fowler, 72, of Greer, SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born to the late Thurlow and Anna Carrie Forrester Fowler, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.

A proud graduate of Blue Ridge High School, Mike dedicated his working years to cabinet building before embracing a well-deserved retirement. His faith was a guiding light throughout his life, a testament to his deep-rooted Christian beliefs.

Mike found solace and joy in the simplicity of life's pleasures, particularly in the company of his lifelong friend, Nelson Mills, with whom he shared countless hunting and fishing adventures. His infectious smile and magnetic personality ensured that he never met a stranger, bringing laughter and light to all who crossed his path.

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Nancy Rebecca Collins

Location: Greenville

April 30, 2024 - Nancy Rebecca Collins, 76, passed away April 30, 2024.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, daughter of the late John Silas Collins and Flossie B. Perry, she was a member of Greer Church of God.

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Geoffrey Mason Arkins

Location: Greer, SC

April 25, 2024 - Geoffrey "Geoff" Mason Atkins, 67, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away April 25, 2024.

A native of Greer, South Carolina, son of the late Hugh Purcell and Sara Ellen Mason Atkins, he was a funeral director and embalmer and of the Presbyterian faith.

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Mary Alice Good Parker

Location: Greenville

April 25, 2024 - Mary Alice Good Parker, 66, passed away April 25, 2024.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Lee Roy and Essie Louise Rollins Good, she was a retired employee of Cardinal Dye and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and seeing them happy.

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Rodney Brockman Hunt

Michael Eugene Jones

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