Weldon "Bo" Ivey
Oct 16, 2023
Weldon “Bo” Ivey passed on to be with the Lord at age 96 in Cowpens, SC. He was proceeded to heaven by his loving wife, Flo Ivey, of 47 years. Born January 3, 1927, he was the son of Vant and Nannie Ivey.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carol Ivey of York, SC; a daughter,...
Paul Patrick Ceremuga
Oct 16, 2023
Paul Patrick Ceremuga, 84, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Upstate Community/Agape Care Hospice House in Landrum, SC. He was born on December 14, 1938, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late John and Agnes Uhrin Ceremuga. Paul was married to Nancy Carol Ann Filer Ceremuga for the last 65 years.
Paul was an...
Dorothy Lee Johnson
Oct 15, 2023
Dorothy Lee Johnson, was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a loving home. She passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion.Dorothy was born on June 14, 1933, in Spartanburg, SC growing up in the Ark Wright Mill Village section she learned the values of...
Emmanuel Vincent Seko, Ph.D.
Oct 13, 2023
Emmanuel Vincent Seko, Ph.D., 89, of Spartanburg, died on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1934, in Pietersburg, South Africa. Dr. Seko was married to the late Mildred Setlogelo Seko and was also predeceased by a son, Joseph Seko; a daughter, Joyce Seko; and two sisters and two brothers.
Dr. Seko was...
Cecil Preston Gosnell, Sr.
Oct 12, 2023
Cecil Preston Gosnell, Sr., age 85, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was a son of the late Joseph and Alta Pruitt Gosnell. He was a hardworking and dedicated family man who built a successful career as the owner and operator of his own welding company. Born on January 22, 1938, in Tryon, North Carolina,...
Bernard Harold Taylor
Oct 12, 2023
Bernard Harold Taylor, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Bernard joyfully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born August 23, 1934, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Albert Clyde and Eloise Taylor. Bernard has been married to Sarah Johnson Taylor since 1955.
Bernard...
Jack Arthur Turner, Sr.
Oct 11, 2023
Jack Arthur Turner, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of his community, passed away on October 11, 2023, in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on June 10, 1943, to James Arthur Turner and Avis Stephens Turner.Jack led a fulfilling life that was defined by his dedication to family and the trucking industry. He...
Michael Lamar Toney
Oct 11, 2023
Michael Lamar Toney, born in Spartanburg, SC in 1961 to Margaret Stevens, was taken from us too soon after a long battle with cancer. His mom always described him as a loving son who always made her laugh but definitely kept her on her toes. He loved his mother dearly.He married the love of his life, Cindy Toney, December...
Sandra "Sandy" O'Dell
Oct 10, 2023
Sandra, (Sandy) Clifton O’Dell of Pauline passed away on October 10,2023, leaving behind a loving family, dear friends, four-legged treasures and lives made better having known her. Sandy was born in Wichita, KS in 1956, the daughter of Paul Harrelson Clifton and Sylvia Snow Clifton of Arkansas. She called the Spartanburg area home for nearly 55 years. She will...
Dale Laflin Kelly
Oct 8, 2023
Dale Laflin Kelly, 72, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born November 25, 1950, in Spartanburg SC to the late Oliver E. Laflin, II and Virl Brown Laflin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gay Laflin Moody, longtime friend and former husband, Charles E. Kelly; and her husband, Raymond W....
Angela Long Cooper
Oct 7, 2023
Angela (Angie) Long Cooper, 54, of Cowpens, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 27, 1969, a daughter of the late David Morrow Long, Sr. and Doris Marie O’Dell Long Hagan.
She was office manager of Tate Metalworks and owner of Cooper’s Essential Creations and a member...
Karl Robert Lundstedt
Oct 7, 2023
Karl Robert Lundstedt of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed Saturday, October 7, in the presence of family after a brief illness. He was 92.
Born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, to Edwin and Vera (Anderson), the family moved to Riverton New Jersey several years later. He attended Riverton Public School and Palmyra High School. He was a gifted four-sport letter...
Ashley Gentry Atkins
Oct 7, 2023
Ashley Gentry Atkins, age 37, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on October 7, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1986, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Charles and Katherine Gentry. She was a member of the Broome High School Class of 2004.
Ashley was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a blessing to...
Aurelia Burns Roper
Oct 5, 2023
Aurelia Roper passed away peacefully after a year of declining health on October 5. Born Ruth Aurelia Burns to Hollis and Mary (Bowling) Burns on July 22, 1937. She is survived by her son and his wife Chuck and Pat Robbins and their children, Kyle Robbins, Suzanne (Ryan) Camp, and Thomas (Rhendi) Bird. She was the widow of Brock Roper...
Don Surratt
Oct 4, 2023
Don Surratt (81) was born February 7, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia to Colonel Maurice D. Surratt and Betty Joyner Surratt.
His father was an active service member and toured around the world bringing along his family. Don spent his younger years growing up in Germany and spoke fluent German. Don graduated High School from Kaiserslautern American High School in Germany....
Stephen L. Bannister
Oct 4, 2023
Stephen L. Bannister, 75, of Boiling Springs, SC, entered the arms of his Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 29, 1948 in Pelzer, SC, he was the son of the late Milford Leonard and Madeline Betty McCombs Bannister.
He learned early the value of a hard day’s work as he...
Annie Ruth George
Oct 3, 2023
Annie Ruth Reid George, 93, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Bayberry Retirement Inn, Greer. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Edward Otto and Mary Babb Reid and the wife of 65 years to the late Fred David George.
She retired from Lyman Printing and Finishing Company,...
Brenda Joy Crain
Oct 2, 2023
Brenda Joy Crain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.Brenda embarked on a remarkable career as an Executive Secretary in a Rutherfordton NC law firm for many years. Her work ethic...
Theodore "Ted" J. DePaolis
Oct 2, 2023
Theodore "Ted" Joseph DePaolis, age 88, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. Born March 26, 1935, Geneva, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph John DePaolis and Elizabeth Marie Sorensen. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Ann Schibley DePaolis; his son, Dean Joseph DePaolis, his brother Robert J. DePaolis and his parents....
Shellie Linn Starck
Oct 2, 2023
Shellie Linn Goins Starck, 53, of Inman, died Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home. A native of St. Louis, MO., she was a daughter of the late Thomas Ray and Loretta Fay Goodwin Goins.
She was a dance Mom for Starmakers Dance Company and The Bailey Mountain Cloggers.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Philip...
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