Charlotte Elaine Jolly
Sep 16, 2023
Charlotte Elaine Fortner Jolly, 66, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she is the daughter of Emily Jean Cudd Pritchard and the late Woodrow Wilson Fortner.
She retired from Jocassee Designs after 30 years of service and was a member of North Spartanburg Church of God where she taught Sunday School,...
David Terrance Chapman
Sep 15, 2023
David Terrance Chapman, a loving husband, dedicated engineer, and die-hard Clemson Tiger fan, passed away on September 15, 2023, after a valiant battle with pneumonia. He was born on January 14, 1948, in Manchester, Georgia, to his beloved parents, Charlie Roy Chapman and Lillian Beatrice Cooksey Chapman. In addition to his parents, David is predeceased by a brother, Charles Tommy...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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....
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