Greer Obituaries = Veteran

Jessie Florine Nation Clay

Location: Greer, SC
January 5, 2022 - Jessie Florine Nation Clayton, 94, widow of Fred Gibson Clayton, passed away January 5, 2022.

A native of Pickens County, daughter of the late John D. and Annie Lee James Nation, she was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

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Margie Anna Wofford Brannon

Location: Greer, SC

January 29, 2022 - Margie Anna Wofford Brannon, 97, of Carlyle Senior Care, Fountain Inn, S.C., passed away January 29, 2022. She was the widow of John Dubose Brannon, Sr.

Mrs. Brannon was the daughter of the late John Irby and Josie (Prince) Wofford.

She was a member of Westgate Baptist Church.

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James Carlton Sharpe, Sr.

Location: Greer, SC

January 29, 2022 - James Carlton Sharpe, Sr., 87, husband of the late Doris Byrd Sharpe, passed away January 29, 2022.

A native of Burlington, North Carolina, son of the late Howard L. and Sally Lloyd Sharpe, he was the founding partner and Vice President of Windsor Aughtry, Inc., and a member of Covenant United Methodist Church.

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Charles W. Corne, Jr.

Location: Landrum

January 28, 2022 - Charles W. Corne, Jr., 75, passed away January 28, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Duncan, South Carolina, the son of the late Charles W. Corne, Sr. and Imogene Davis Corne.

Mr. Corne was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a former pilot, a volunteer fireman for Duncan Fire Department, and a member of American Legion Post 172.

He was an avid sportsman, a successful entrepreneur and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

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Terry Allen Mitchell

Location: Taylors

January 29, 2022 - Terry Allen Mitchell, husband of the late Vivian Howard Mitchell, passed away January 29, 2022.

A native of Paris, Kentucky, son of the late Paul V. and Ruby Reed Mitchell, he was a U.S Marine Vietnam veteran, and the recipient of three Purple Hearts, a retired employee of Mitsubishi Polyester Film, a member of Resurrection Church, and was a Mason.

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Talena Marie Belcher Honbarger

Location: Taylors

January 27, 2022 - Talena Marie Belcher Honbarger, 47, passed away January 27, 2022.

A native of Greer; a daughter of Mauda Jones Belcher and the late Myron C. Belcher; she was an employee of Blue Ridge Rural Water and member of Joy Lutheran Church.

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Peggy Smith Garren

Location: Greer, SC

January 25, 2022 - Peggy Smith Garren, 88, widow of Douglas A. Garren, passed away January 25, 2022.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Robert Samuel
Smith and Nellie Elizabeth Brinkley, she was a retired employee of J.P.
Stevens Victor Center and a member of Victor Baptist Church.

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Robert "Bob" Lee Newhart, Sr.

Location: Taylors

January 15, 2022 - Robert "Bob" Lee Newhart, Sr., 90, entered his heavenly home on January 15,
2022.

A native of Ewington, Ohio, son of the late Clyde and Nora Irene Bondham
Newhart, he served in the United States Air force for 21 years during both the
Korean and Vietnam Wars before retiring in 1972. During his military career Bob
served in numerous locations in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

He was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church; a member of the Chapin
Lions Club for 12 years and was honored as Lion of the Year in 2010. Bob was a
member of the American Legion for 30 years and recognized for his community
service in 2007.

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Benjamin Broadus Adkins

Location: Greer, SC

January 22, 2022 - Benjamin Broadus Adkins, 89, husband of the late of Evelyn Turner Adkins, passed
away January 22, 2022, at the Pelham Medical Center.

A native of Lyman, South Carolina, son of the late Hughie E. and Coney Williams
Adkins, he was a retired employee of Greenville County, a member of Mount
Lebanon Baptist Church, and a U.S. Air Force veteran.

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William "Bill" Francis Yancey

Location: Greer, SC

January 20, 2022 - William "Bill" Francis Yancey, 84, passed away January 20, 2022.

A native of Clarksville, Virginia; a son of the late Edward Thomas and Ruth
Sizemore Yancey; he was a 1971 graduate of Piedmont Bible College where he
obtained the honor of Outstanding Senior Award; U.S. Army Veteran; former
employee of Roadway Express and of the Baptist faith.

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Ellen Irene Tillotson Rogers

Location: Taylors
January 18, 2022 - Ellen Irene Tillotson Rogers went into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior January 18, 2022. Precious memories of her will forever be embedded in our hearts until we meet again in heaven.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Dennis and Irene Talley Tillotson, she loved teaching children. She taught at Skyland Elementary School for 39 years.

After graduating from Greer High School, she earned her associates degree at Anderson Jr. College and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Furman University.

Mrs. Rogers had a lifelong love of learning. She shared her musical skills by singing in the Anderson Singers, Furman Singers, and the church choir. Ellen was an active member at Taylors First Baptist Church and an active participant with her dearly loved friends in her Ferguson Dorn Sunday School Class.

She was a lovely person always willing to share a smile and kind words. She loved people and made friends wherever she went. Mrs. Rogers was a selfless and tender hearted person who loved to share the message and hope of Jesus Christ with those around her. She was a dedicated wife and mother.

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Doris Belue Boyter

Location: Greer, SC

January 17, 2022 - Doris Belue Boyter, 90, widow of Marvin Boyter, passed away January 17, 2022.

A native of Greer, daughter of the late Walter Handel and Leona Wilson Belue, she was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens and of the Baptist faith.

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Edith "Betsy" Adams Cummings

Location: Greenville

January 13, 2022 - Edith "Betsy" Adams Cummings, 66, passed away January 13, 2022, at Greer Memorial.

Betsy was born on a U.S. Army Base in Germany and was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Eleanor MacKay Adams, and a member of St. Peter?s Episcopal Church.

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Marie Lois Ross Satterfield

Location: Greenville
January 13, 2022 - Our precious mother, Mary Lois Ross Satterfield, 88, widow of Edwin Morris Satterfield, met her Lord and Saviour on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022.

Our mother is now reunited with our father and her beloved husband. Our precious memories of her will forever be embedded in our hearts until we meet in that perfect place called Heaven.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Andrew Furman and Irene Simmons Ross, she loved fashion and decorating, "House of Interiors" was her business that specialized in custom made draperies.

She was active in her church, Pelham First Baptist Church, where she was involved in Bible studies, served on the benevolence and decorating committees. Lois was an active participant with her dearly loved friends, in the "Merry Makers" Sunday School Class.

She was a genuine person, not only beautiful on the outside, but inside as well. She had a love of life, a smile and sparkle that would light up the room.

Lois never met a stranger. She loved people and made friends wherever she went. Her compassion and kindness were evident by consistently reaching out her hands to help anyone in need.

Lois was an amazing cook. Her hospitality and kitchen were always open to friends and family where a warm, delicious meal was always served.

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Tommy Lee Blackwell

Location: Greer, SC
January 12, 2022 - Tommy Lee Blackwell, 76, native of Greer, South Carolina, husband of Sandra Hawkins Blackwell, passed away on January 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

Tommy was born in Greer, the son of the late Eldridge (El) Blackwell and Edna Wood Blackwell. He attended Greer High School, was retired professional horse trainer and a member of Apalache Baptist Church.

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Luther McCraw

Location: Greer, SC

January 10, 2022 - Luther McCraw, 72, passed away January 10, 2022.

A native of Inman, South Carolina, son of the late Buford and Jeanette Newman
McCraw, he was a retired employee of Michelin, a member of Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church, and attended Living Way Community Church.

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Hoyt Andrew Swafford, Sr.

Location: Greer, SC

January 7, 2022 - Hoyt Andrew Swafford, Sr., 88, passed away January 7, 2022.

A native of Habersham County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Hubert M.
Swafford Sr. and Mary Shirley Swafford.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired general manager for Roane Barker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

He was lovingly known as Papa H to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His favorite activities included talking about history and shag dancing on the weekends.

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Gerald Rickey Davis

Location: Taylors

January 6, 2022 - Gerald Rickey Davis, 70, passed away January 6, 2022.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, son of the late Rossie Corbett and Lorraine Jordan Davis, he was a retired employee of Charter Communications and member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

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John Davidson Johnson, Sr.

Location: Lyman
January 4, 2022 - John David Johnson, Sr., 82, passed away January 4, 2022.

A native of Saluda, North Carolina, son of the late Henry Clayton and Lona Mae Pace Johnson, he was a retired employee of Esso and of the Baptist faith.

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Waymon Rollins

Location: Greer, SC

January 2, 2022 - Waymon "Kilowatt" Rollins, 80, passed away January 2, 2022.

A native of Pickens County; a son of the late William Boyd and Cynthia Inez Stone Rollins; he was owner and operator of Ideal Electric Co.; lifetime member of Cooper Masonic Lodge #282 and Hejaz Shriners.

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Terry Allen Mitchell

Talena Marie Belcher Honbarger

Peggy Smith Garren

Robert "Bob" Lee Newhart, Sr.

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William "Bill" Francis Yancey

Ellen Irene Tillotson Rogers

Doris Belue Boyter

Edith "Betsy" Adams Cummings

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