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Frances Marcelle Fitts Barnette

Location: Greer, SC

October 31, 2023 - Frances Marcelle Fitts Barnette, 83, wife of the late Boyce Jack Barnette, went home to be with her Lord and her loved ones waiting in heaven on October 31, 2023.

A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late Henry Marion Fitts and Ruby Marcelle Farmer Fitts, she was a homemaker and member of Calvary Christian Fellowship of Taylors.

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Nelma Alice Harrill

Location: Greer, SC

October 20, 2023 - Nelma Alice Harrill went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 20, 2023.

She lived at 105 Oak Forest Drive of Greer, SC.

She was born July 21, 1933, the daughter of Ashley R. Watson and Alice King Watson of Gatlinburg, TN. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church of Greer, SC.

Nelma grew up in Gatlinburg, TN and was a graduate of Phi Beta Phi High School. She was a cheerleader and loved to play basketball. After high school she worked at a camera store in Gatlinburg. She had a love for pictures and capturing family moments.

During this time, she met the love of her life Charles Harrill who was at the University of Tennessee. They fell in love and married on December 22, 1956. She adored "Charlie", and he adored Nelma. They had been married for 52 years.

Nelma was a godly mother who loved her children and grandchildren. She was all about family. This was her greatest passion.

Nelma loved nature, flowers, the outdoors and especially the Smokey Mountains. She loved hiking and hiked many trails around Gatlinburg. She especially loved the Smokies when the Rhododendron were blooming, the cardinals flying and when the leaves were changing colors.

She also loved cleaning: everyday cleaning, spring cleaning and picking up specs on the floor.

Nelma loved to learn. You could often find her reading and studying. After her children were older, she received her associate degree in marketing from Greenville Tech.

She especially loved reading and studying the Bible and took every opportunity to learn more about the Bible.

The most important thing in Nelma's life was Jesus Christ. She trusted Christ when David, her oldest son, was an infant knowing she needed God's strength to raise her family. She believed that Jesus Christ died on the cross for her sins and rose from the dead. This transformed her life. It helped her create a godly home, live a godly life, and guided her throughout life's ups and downs and into the presence of Jesus.

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Timothjy David "Tim" Jones

October 18, 2023 - Timothy David "Tim"Jones, 68, passed away October 18, 2023.

Born in Sumter, South Carolina and a lifelong resident of Greer, he was a son of Edith "Polly" Crisson Jones and the late Talmadge Eugene Jones. He retired from Sevier Middle School as a math teacher after 30 years and was a member of Victor Baptist Church.

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William Ryan Effler

Location: Travelers Rest

October 18, 2023 - William Ryan Effler, known to his loved ones as Ryan, passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 88 in Travelers Rest, SC.

He was born on July 6, 1935, in Inman, SC, to Bertie Abernathy Effler and David Holt Effler.

Ryan attended District Five High School in Duncan, SC, and furthered his education at Greenville Technical College, where he earned a degree in engineering.

He served his country with honor and dedication for several years as a member of the National Guard.

Professionally, Ryan excelled as a manufacturing engineer and Environmental Coordinator at Homelite. He took great pride in his work and was a star member of the Homelite bowling team.

Ryan's commitment to his community extended beyond his career. He served on the Board of Deacons at the First Baptist Church of Lyman, SC, where he was also a member of the Men's Bible Class and the Missions Team. Ryan participated in mission trips to build ramps and porches for those in need.

In his free time, Ryan enjoyed various hobbies. He was an avid fan of Byrnes High School football, played the guitar, and had a passion for vintage cars, motorcycles, Clint Eastwood movies, and the Andy Griffith Show.

Ryan's dedication to his family was unwavering. He cared for his mother and siblings until their passing and continued to be a loving caregiver to his wife Sherry and daughter Terri, assisting with household tasks, yard work, and car maintenance until pain limited his abilities.

Ryan will be remembered as a faithful, honorable, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His quiet and present nature, along with his mechanical and investigative skills, left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

His dedication to his work, church, and community is a testament to his character. Ryan's memory will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

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Judith Walker McElrath

Location: Lyman

October 18, 2023 - Judith Walker McElrath, wife of the late Bobby Lee McElrath, passed away on October 18, 2023.

Born October 21, 1936, to the late Paul and Helen Walker in Lyman. Judy was a retiree of Spartanburg School District Five and a lifelong member of First Baptist Lyman where she was a member of the Bethany Adult Women's Class.

While she was able, she was a member of the senior adult choir and Joy Fellowship. Judy was an avid traveler who delighted in frequent trips to the beach and the mountains.

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Louie Elwood Peeples

Location: Taylors

October 17, 2023 - Louie Elwood Peeples, 87, passed away October 17, 2023.

A native of Jasper, Florida, son of the late Orten and Janie Nelson Peeples, he was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a retired fireman for Miami Fire Department, and a member of Greer First Baptist Church.

Louie was generous to those around him whether he knew them or not. He was very involved in the church and always looked for ways to share the love of Christ.

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Preston Ernest Patterson, Sr.

Location: Taylors

October 14, 2023 - Preston Ernest Patterson, Sr., 74, passed away October 14, 2023.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Roger H. Patterson, Sr. and Thelma Brazie Patterson, he was a U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran, a retired employee of Ryder Truck Rental, and of the Baptist faith.

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Betty Jo Thompson

Location: Greer, SC

October 5, 2023 - Betty Jo Thompson, 91, of Greer, SC passed away October 5, 2023.

Born September 22, 1932, in Cashville, SC to the late Thomas Wayman Perry and Annie Faye Neal.

Betty was an extraordinary woman, she had many careers, including being an early employee for the opening of the Greenville Spartanburg Airport, former owner of the Lyman Restaurant, she was a bookkeeper for Southeastern Truss, and she was a Master Barber at Hair Trends for over 30 years, giving advice to everyone on how to navigate this life.

She was appointed by former Governor David M. Beasley in 1996 and then James H. Hodges to the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners. She was a founding member and Elder at Memorial Drive Baptist Church in Greer, SC for over 30 years.

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John Christopher Craft

Location: Greer, SC

October 5, 2023 - John Christopher "Chris" Craft, 60, passed away on October 5, 2023.

A native of Greer, South Carolina, son of the late Jacob Samuel Craft II and JoAnn Smith Craft, he was an employee of Dealers Supply, a member of Greer First Baptist Church, and a 1981 graduate of Greer High School.

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John Dale Forrester, Sr.

Location: Taylors
October 1, 2023 - John Dale Forrester, Sr., 71, passed away October 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Horace Franklin and Amelia Janet Morrow Forrester, he was the retired owner and operator of John D. Forrester Grading, which continues to operate under the direction of his son-in-law, Aaron,providing dependable service to the community.

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