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Carl Lee "Pop" Collins, Sr.

Location: Greer, SC

January 31, 2014 - Mr. Carl Lee "Pop" Collins 60, of 1141 Victor Hill Road, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.

Native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son of the late Gussie Collins Sr. and Bessie Cunningham Collins, a former truck driver for Collins Landscaping Company and a member of Spartanburg Christian Discipleship Center At The Promised Land.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Annie Pearl Nimmons, Shelton Collins, Sherman Collins and Samuel Gregory, and a granddaughter, Chaztian Mackupson.

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William Dennis Singleton

Location: Greer, SC
January 31, 2014 - William Dennis Singleton, 66, died January 31, 2014 at his home.

He was a son of the late Ernest and Blanche Styles Singleton.

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Christopher Iain Robson

Location: Greenville

January 26, 2014 - Christopher Iain Robson, son of Iain and Lilly Robiso Robson, he was born November 18, 1988 in Great Falls, Montana.

Chris grew up a very happy boy who loved playing with his childhood friends, never showing prejudice to anybody and standing up for those who were underprivileged. He attended Sunnyside Elementary School in Great Falls, Montana and finished Mauldin High School, eventually enrolling in Greenville Technical College.

His first job was at Frankie?s Fun Park, he then moved to Sticky Fingers downtown Greenville and later to The Lazy Goat as server and bar back. He loved snowboarding in the hills of Montana, playing soccer in the MESA/CESA Recreation Department where he had several famous plays as striker and goal keeper. Traveling, camping, fishing, and paddle boarding were amongst some of his other favorite activities.

He always had a knack for bringing out his artistic side by creating intricate clay figurines, later bringing to light a strong sense of fashion and an admiration for architectural structures both old and new. He started his own business ?Topher?s Photography? gaining his first contract with Furman University.

His sudden passing on January 26, 2014 brought his young life to a tragic end for our material world. God has allowed us to enjoy his presence for the past 25 glorious years and we pray and thank God for those precious times we all were able to share with him.

We will all miss his laughter and the bright energy he brought into our lives. Chris, we love you and thank you for everything. You are a precious son and we are very proud of you!

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Velma Bryant Trotter

Location: Taylors
January 25, 2014 - Velma Bryant Trotter, 86, of 2 Joan Drive, widow of Nathan T. Trotter, died January 25, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late James Toy and Ellie Hudson Bryant, a retired employee of State Auto Insurance Company, a registered cosmetologist and was a member of Milford Baptist Church and the Annie Barbare Sunday School Class.

She was also predeceased by a brother, Amos Bryant.

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Emma Beatrice Price Colley

Location: Greer, SC
January 24, 2014 - Emma Beatrice Price Colley, 92, of Greer, widow of Vernon Webb Colley, died January 24, 2014 at Hope Health & Rehab.

A native of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Larkin and Cora Tyler Price, a retired textile employee and member of Beaver Dam Freewill Baptist Church.

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Sara Annette Bell Calhoun Fritz

January 24, 2014 - Sara Annette Bell Calhoun Fritz, 90, widow of Emil Fritz, died January 24, 2014, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

She was a native of Franklin, Georgia, the daughter of the late Linton Wade and Evelyn Simonton Bell, a member of Northside United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Fiber Industries.

Her first husband was the late Leonard Calhoun.

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Doris Smith Stephens

Location: Greer, SC
January 23, 2014 - Doris Smith Stephens, 96, of 1014 Robinson Road, Greer, S.C., widow of L. A. Stephens, passed away January 23, 2014, at Graham Health & Rehab.

She was a daughter of the late Dewitt and Ione Smith.

Ms. Stephens was a lifelong member of Woods Chapel Methodist Church and served on numerous committees and a retired employee of Spartan Express.

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Willard Bryson "Woody" Wood

Location: Greer, SC
January 24, 2014 - Willard Bryson "Woody" Wood, 90, of the Bayberry Retirement Inn, widow of Callie Walls Wood, passed away on January 24, 2014.

A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Bryson Ezell and Viola Elizabeth Smith Wood, a retired manager of Rockland Industries in Bamberg, also retired from Southern Bleachery in Taylors, SC, Potomac Dye & Print in Hagerstown, MD, and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He completed high school after his discharge and began a career in Textiles until his retirement in 1990.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, "Proud Papa" and a deacon and faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC.

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Charner Leroy Wofford, Sr.

Location: Lyman
January 22, 2014 - Charner Leroy Wofford, Sr., of Lyman, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Greer Memorial Hospital.

Born April 13, 1928 in Campobello, he was the son of the late Ralph Gussie Wofford and Mattie Pruitt Wofford.

He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, an active member of Elks Lodge #1310 of Spartanburg and a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing. Mr. Wofford formerly sold cars for Benson Automotive Group.

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Donald Leslie Flora

Location: Greer, SC

January 20, 2014 - Donald Leslie Flora, 83, died January 20, 2014 at his home.

A native of Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Oscar Merritt and Hazel Cress Flora, he was a member of Heritage Bible Church.

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Betty Harvey Waters Vaden

Location: Greer, SC
January 18, 2014 - Betty Harvey Waters Vaden, 85, of Pickens, SC, died January 18, 2014 at her home.

A Greer, SC native, she was a daughter of the late Boyce Lee Harvey, Sr. and Lillian Lister Harvey. Betty was predeceased by her first husband, James Harold (Hodge) Waters and her second husband, William L. (Bill) Vaden.

She was a retired employee of Greenville Memorial Hospital, a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and she will be remembered as the original owner of The Fork Restaurant in Greer.

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Frances Louise Barnes Pittman Newton

Location: Taylors
January 17, 2014 - Frances Louise Barnes Pittman Newton, 83, of 543 East Darby Road, widow of Tommy Newton died January 17, 2014. Her first husband was the late James Pittman.

A native of Anderson County, daughter of the late Frank and Evie Sanders Barnes, she was a retired employee of Steel Heddle and of the Baptist faith.

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Clara Mae Gibbs Kemp

Location: Taylors
January 9, 2014 - Clara Mae Gibbs Kemp, 93, of 7 Elberta Street, widow of Wilton Earl Kemp, died January 9, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Mill Spring, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Ervin and Pearl Moore Gibbs.

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Rev. William "Bill" Stiles

Location: Travelers Rest
January 8, 2014 - Rev. William "Bill" Stiles, 75, of 5533 Locust Hill Road, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Suite, North Carolina, son of the late Creed John Houston Stiles and Virginia Louise Standridge Stiles, he was a former pastor at Faith Temple, Calvary Christian Fellowship, and several other churches in various states.

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Deborah Mathis Shields

Location: Taylors
January 8, 2014 - Deborah Mathis Shields, 56, died January 8, 2014.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Robert and Eva Gravitt Mathis, she attended Fairview Baptist Church and loved her family.

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Martha Brockman

Location: Campobello
January 7, 2014 - Martha "Mott" Raye Green Brockman, 67, of 1110 Wingo Road, died January 7, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of Mildred Robison Green of Greer and the late John Perry Green, Sr., she was a homemaker and seamstress and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.

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Jimmy Lee Woodruff, Sr.

Location: Easley

January 4, 2014 - Mr. Jimmy Lee Woodruff Sr. 58, of 204 Inverness Way, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Greenville Health Care System.

Native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son of the late Robert and Henrietta Rice Woodruff, a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, SC and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force.

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Dorothy Lee Solesbee Howard

Location: Greer, SC

January 5, 2014 - Dorothy Lee Solesbee Howard of Greer, widow of Alton W. Howard, went to be with her Lord January 5, 2014. Her heart's desire since September 2005 was to go to her heavenly home and be with her beloved husband, Alton.

A life-long resident of Greer, Mrs. Howard was the daughter of Thomas Henry and Lillian Atkins Solesbee of the Holly Springs Community.

Mrs. Howard was a loving and devoted wife and mother. To her family, friends and acquaintances, she was known as Mama Dot.

A member of the Greer Church of God since 1941, where she met Alton, she served in many supporting roles of the church including the sanctuary choir, Ladies Willing Workers, and Sunday School teacher for over sixty years. She was still teaching as late as 2013. She was known as a devoted and dedicated Christian woman, a prayer warrior and faithfully visited the sick and shut-ins. She loved her husband, family, church and community.

As the wife of a Greer police officer, she served as an officer in the Police and Firemen Ladies Auxiliary and in recent years was an active member and officer of the City of Greer Senior Citizens, as well as Greer Church of God Senior Citizens. Mrs. Howard was well known by many residents in Greer for making delicious homemade cakes, her beautiful seamstress work and her lovely flowers, especially African Violets. She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves on TV, but nothing delighted her more than having her family at home and preparing a meal for all to eat.

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Robert "Bob" Edgar Waters

Location: Greer, SC
January 1, 2014 - Robert "Bob" Edgar Waters, 67, of 313 Highland Ave., died January 1, 2014 at his home.

He was a native of Spartanburg County and attended Calvary Road Independent Baptist Church.

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Richard Lamar Hand

Location: Lyman

January 2, 2014 - Richard Lamar Hand, 83, of 361 Lyman Lake Road, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, January 2, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of the late Raymond Harold Hand, Sr. and Odessa Brown Hand. He was a retired employee of the Greenville Police Department after 30 years of service, a member of Apalache Baptist Church, the Goal Reachers Sunday School Class, and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was also a mason and a member of the Walden Lodge No. 274 AFM in Greenville.

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Carl Lee "Pop" Collins, Sr.

William Dennis Singleton

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Velma Bryant Trotter

Emma Beatrice Price Colley

Sara Annette Bell Calhoun Fritz

Doris Smith Stephens

Willard Bryson "Woody" Wood

Charner Leroy Wofford, Sr.

Donald Leslie Flora

Betty Harvey Waters Vaden

Frances Louise Barnes Pittman Newton

Clara Mae Gibbs Kemp

Rev. William "Bill" Stiles

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Jimmy Lee Woodruff, Sr.

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