Timothy Costa Deir
May 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Tim Deir
We gather not to mourn but to celebrate the extraordinary life of Timothy Costa Deir, a man who was not just the life of the party but often the reason for the party itself. Born on May 30, 1961, in Canandaigua, New York to the late Costa Salim Deir and Ruth Nell Purdy Deir; at...
Geraldine Slack Thompson
May 9, 2024
Geraldine S. Thompson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and co-owner of the Blue Jean Outlet in Pacolet, SC, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Slack and Cora Anne Hill Slack. She also joins her two sisters, Havolene Evans...
Eddie Omerle Nunamaker, Jr.
May 17, 2024
Eddie Omerle Nunamaker, Jr., age 81, of Boiling Springs passed away on May 17, 2024. Born on September 24, 1942, to the late, Eddie Omerle Nunamaker Sr., and Greeba Montine Hooker Nunamaker.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gayle Webb Nunamaker; daughters, Dana Nunamaker Cooper (Todd) of Chesnee, SC and Jill Nunamaker Cooke (Matt) of Cowpens, SC; grand-daughters, Morgan...
Laura Ethelyn Mayes
May 14, 2024
Laura Ethelyn Mayes, 75, a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, NC. Laura was born on January 27, 1949, in Macon, GA, a daughter of the late Wilma and Fred Hemingway.
Laura was a longtime member of Bethel Assembly of God and was currently a member of...
John David Pearson
May 14, 2024
John David Pearson, 52, of Chesnee, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on December 25, 1971, a son of Tommy Talmadge Pearson, Sr. of Myrtle Beach and Deborah Jean Rutherford of Chesnee.
He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, member of View Church, loved playing and repairing guitars, had played...
Rebecca Ann Johnson
May 13, 2024
Rebecca Ann Johnson, fondly known as "Ann", departed from this world on Monday May 13, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Lawrence and Lula Bishop. Ann was the twelfth child in her family and the last surviving member.
Ann led a fulfilling career journey, spanning over two decades...
Barbara Jean Bryan
May 13, 2024
Barbara Jean Bryan, a devoted mother, sister, and friend passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on February 25, 1955, in Spartanburg, SC and was a daughter of the late Herbert E. Simmons, Sr., and Nellie Marie Bright Simmons. As a dedicated nurse who served at Spartanburg Regional Hospital on the cardiac unit for...
Evelyn Loomis Brady
May 12, 2024
Evelyn Loomis Brady, 98, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Woodruff Manor. A native of Waverly, NY she was born on May 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Willis H. and Marie Woodburn Loomis and wife of 67 years to the late Oren L. Brady, Jr.
She was a member of Landrum First Baptist Church, graduate of Bryant...
Laura West Gray
May 11, 2024
Laura West Gray, 43, of Spartanburg died at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on August 11, 1980, a daughter of Ann West Gray and the late James Byerly Gray. She was a granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Buren West, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. John Luther Gray, of Spartanburg.
Ms. Gray was a graduate...
Samuel Landrum Gosnell
May 11, 2024
Samuel “Sam” Landrum Gosnell, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lake Emory Post Acute Care in Inman, SC. Sam was born on August 3, 1934, in the Whitney Community of Spartanburg, a son of the late Ralph Carrey “R.C.” and Mabel Jones Gosnell. He was married to the late Dorothy Louise Johnson Gosnell.
Sam was the owner and operator...
Charles Henry Gnerlich
May 10, 2024
Charles Henry Gnerlich, CAPT USN (Ret) passed away on May 10, 2024, at White Oak Estates.
Captain Gnerlich was a native of Closter, New Jersey, the son of Charles Otto Gnerlich and Dorothy Crowell Gnerlich. Charles attended Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, New Jersey, where he was active in student government and lettered in football and wrestling. He attended...
Joanne Scott Hawkins
May 10, 2024
Joanne Scott Hawkins,86 of Woodruff, SC passed away on Friday May 10, 2024. She was born on March 06, 1938, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Grover C. Scott and Emma Elston Scott.
Joanne's passion for education led her to graduate from Limestone College with a bachelor’s degree. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling to new places, reading books,...
Kenneth (Ken) Ray Bradley
May 9, 2024
Kenneth Ray (Ken) Bradley, 78, of Pauline, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Pelham Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Arthur (Ott) S. and Louise Towery Bradley.
He was a Furman Scholar with a master's degree from Appalachian State University. He was a lifetime educator having taught at Lincoln High School,...
Jennie Sentell Vess
May 8, 2024
Jennie Sue Sentell Vess, 89, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Jennie was born on November 12, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late William Ben and Fannie Fisher Sentell. She was married to the late George Edward Vess, Sr.
Jennie was a faithful and devoted member of Cudd...
Dr. Katherine Davis Cann
May 7, 2024
Dr. Katherine Davis Cann died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born in Greer, SC, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Laura Davis.
Kathy graduated from Greer High School and earned a BA degree in history at Lander College where she was the Valedictorian of her class. In later years, she served as president...
William Mills McDonald
May 5, 2024
William Mills McDonald, 87 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. William was born on January 07, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William Francis McDonald and Caroline Dance McDonald.
Education played a significant role in William's life; he graduated from The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1960. His thirst for knowledge and academic...
Donald Hugh Ellis
May 3, 2024
Philippians 1:21 ‘’ For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 ‘ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only,...
Linda Ann Swann
May 2, 2024
Linda Ann (Ridings) Swann was born on February 16, 1948, in Campobello, South Carolina. She grew up on a peach farm and graduated from Chapman High School. Linda passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children after a sudden and unexpected decline in her health, Linda was only 76 years old.
Growing up very poor, Linda...
Martha Ann Bartlett
May 1, 2024
Martha Ann Littlefield Bartlett, 85, of Moore, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Martha was born on August 28, 1938, in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Lydia Berry Littlefield. She was married to the late James Rufus Bartlett.
Martha was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the...
Nancy Lee Childs Maley
Apr 30, 2024
Nancy Lee Childs Maley, age 93, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Nan was born at home in Pikesville, MD on July 8, 1930, the only child of Charles Edward Childs, Jr. and Minnie Adele Morris Childs. Nan professed Christ as her Lord and Savior since childhood. Nan attended Pikesville schools and graduated from Washington & Lee High...
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