Obituaries

Kenneth (Ken) E. Klepper

Kenneth (Ken) E. Klepper

Sep 15, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) E. Klepper, 54, of Pacolet died Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on June 23, 1969, a son of Elizabeth (Beth) Wyatt Klepper of Pacolet and the late Harley Klepper. 

 

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pacolet, loved playing pool, fishing, and playing his guitar. 

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Jack "Eddie" Edward Henderson, Jr.

Jack "Eddie" Edward Henderson, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

 

Jack Edward Henderson, Jr., known affectionately as Eddie, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born in Spartanburg on November 19, 1952, to parents, Jack Edward Henderson Sr. and Thelma Corrine Jolley Henderson.

Eddie had a remarkable career dedicated to serving and protecting his community. He worked as a Detective with the Spartanburg Public...

Beulah Mae Whitehurst

Beulah Mae Whitehurst

Sep 14, 2023

Beulah Mae (Bea) Carter Whitehurst, 91, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Bedford, Va, she was a daughter of the late Walter Harrison and Hallie Robertson Carter.  

She was a graduate of Longwood College, Farmville, VA, and taught school in Danville, Va, prior to moving to Spartanburg in 1966. She was...

Sophy Lam

Sophy Lam

Sep 13, 2023

Sophy Lam, age 55, passed away on September 13, 2023, in Boiling Springs, SC. She was born on March 2, 1968, in Battambang, Cambodia, to Ey Lam and Ream Phoeun.

Sophy was one of six children. As she struggled through the hardships of the Khmer Rouge, she fled her country with her mother and elder brother, Sopheap Lam. Making her...

Nicholas Francis DuFault

Nicholas Francis DuFault

Sep 13, 2023

 

Nicholas Francis DuFault, 80, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Haverhill, MA., he was a son of the late Francis George and Janice Skaltsis DuFault. 

He was owner/Member of Cardinal & Coyne, LLC, a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Order of Franciscan Secular, St. Michael the...

Betty Jo Blackwell Charak

Betty Jo Blackwell Charak

Sep 11, 2023

 

Betty Jo Blackwell Charak, 95, of Greer, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Furman and Grace Steadman Blackwell and the wife of the late Dexter H. Charak.  

She was a former resident of New York City and Orlando, FL, and a...

Mary Lee Waldrop

Mary Lee Waldrop

Sep 11, 2023

Mary Lee Waldrop, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 89 in Campobello, SC. She was born on December 21, 1933, in Cowpens, SC to her loving parents, the late Olie H. Watkins and Laura Amanda Claxton Watkins.Mary was a shining example of faith, love, and devotion throughout her long and meaningful life. Her unwavering commitment...

Michael Anthony Repshas

Michael Anthony Repshas

Sep 9, 2023

 

Michael Repshas, 71, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Anthony and Alice Repshas of Oak Park, Michigan. 

Mike was a Mechanical Engineer for Lockwood Green for 16 years and retired from BB&T Bank in Greenville, SC. He was a longtime member and Catechist of...

Irvin Floyd Terrell

Irvin Floyd Terrell

Sep 9, 2023

 

Irvin Floyd Terrell, 83, of Spartanburg, and formerly of Michigan and Pawley’s Island, SC, passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  He was born August 22, 1940, in Paw Paw, MI, a son of the late Floyd and Viva Edson Terrell.  He was married to Deanne Stephenson Terrell for the last 60 years. 

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Peggy Ann Varner

Peggy Ann Varner

Sep 7, 2023

Peggy Varner, age 88, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in New Port Richey, Florida on September 7th, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Westminster, South Carolina to the late Styles Crump and Ina Sprouse Crump. 

Peggy was a remarkable woman who led her life with grace and compassion. She was a...

Robert Eugene Justice

Robert Eugene Justice

Sep 7, 2023

 

Robert Eugene Justice, affectionately referred to as Boy Scout Bob, 97, of Spartanburg, died on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Bob was born on August 25, 1926, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late A. Cleveland and Donna Mae Hill Justice. He was married to the late Patricia Ann Poling Justice, who passed...

Paul J. "Sonny" Clayton, Jr.

Paul J. "Sonny" Clayton, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Paul J. Clayton, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, passed away on September 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Born on September 4, 1944, in Spartanburg, SC, Sonny was the beloved son of Paul J. Clayton, Sr. and Edith T. Clayton.Sonny had an illustrious career as a dedicated entrepreneur and was the proud owner of Boots' and...

Travis O'Neil Rhymer

Travis O'Neil Rhymer

Sep 6, 2023

Travis O'Neil Rhymer, 50, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on January 7, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC to Morris Otis Rhymer and Levaine Turner Rhymer.

Travis was a 1993 graduate of The Charles Lea Center. His participation in the Special Olympics for many years brought him numerous medals and...

Barbara Gardner Strange

Barbara Gardner Strange

Sep 5, 2023

 

Barbara Louise Gardner Strange, 78, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home.  She was born on May 21, 1945, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Milledge Paul Gardner and Mary Louise Elizabeth Coates Gardner Coggins. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph Elbert Coggins. 

Barbara was a former Postmistress at the...

Emmeline Knodler Blalock

Emmeline Knodler Blalock

Sep 5, 2023

 

Emmeline Knodler Blalock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away at the age of 92. She was born on November 20, 1930, in Butzbach, Germany. On September 5, 2023, she peacefully departed from this world at the Hospice House of Forest City.Emmeline was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who touched the lives of many people in both Germany and...

Barry Nelson Smith, Jr.

Barry Nelson Smith, Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

 

Barry Nelson Smith, Jr., of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born on August 21, 1965, a son of Johnette Cobb Smith of Spartanburg and the late Barry Nelson Smith, Sr. 

Barry was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he participated in the choir and was a Sunday School teacher. A...

James Lawrence Worthy

James Lawrence Worthy

Sep 4, 2023

 

Mr. James Lawrence Worthy, 92, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home. A native of Spartanburg County, he was born on July 18, 1931, a son of the late Lawrence Worthy and Flora Crawford Worthy Parker and was married to the late Ernestine Alley Worthy. 

He was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College with an associate degree in...

Albert Eugene Harvey, Jr.

Albert Eugene Harvey, Jr.

Sep 4, 2023

 

Albert Eugene “Dickie” Harvey, Jr., 71, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was born on December 27, 1951, a son of the late Albert Eugene Harvey, Sr. and Virginia Tweed Harvey.  Dickie was married to Vickie Turner Harvey for the past 45 years. 

 A graduate of Dorman High School, he attended the University of SC-Spartanburg....

Elenita Italia Grega

Elenita Italia Grega

Sep 4, 2023

Elenita Italia Grega, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away from this world early in the morning on September 4, 2023, after an extended period of declining health, including a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Elenita was born on February 19, 1931 in Capodistria, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Benedetti. She was a devout Catholic, and...

Lewis Glenn Gregory

Lewis Glenn Gregory

Sep 4, 2023

 

Lewis Glenn Gregory, 94, of Spartanburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was born on March 24, 1929, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Fred McDowell Gregory and Biddie Vehaun Gregory.  Lewis was married to the late Frances Gentry Gregory. 

 Lewis was a member of Zion Hill Baptist...