Cephas Hand
Jan 8, 2024
Cephas Hand, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024, in Laurens, SC. Born on July 18,1937, in Valley Falls, SC, to the late, Clyde Hand, Della "Polly" Chapman Hand. Cephas devoted over 16 years of his life to the U.S. Navy, serving his country with honor and loyalty. Cephas attended Fruitland Baptist Bible College in Hendersonville, NC. He...
Elsie Aldine Williams Jones
Jan 8, 2024
Elsie Aldine Williams Jones, 79, of Spartanburg, entered eternal rest on January 8, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1944, in Coats, NC, a daughter of the late David and Goldie Williams. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, James David Jones, Sr.
Elsie, affectionately known as Deanie, was retired from K-Mart and then from child-caregiving....
Dorothy Irene Duemmling
Jan 7, 2024
Dorothy Irene (Cartus) "Dot" Duemmling, a beacon of intelligence, spirit, and wisdom, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC, at the age of 100. Born on January 25, 1923, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Walter Julius Cartus and Florence Loretta Baker Cartus. Dot lived a full century marked by her tireless...
Clifton Clete Campbell, Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Clifton Clete Campbell, Jr., lovingly known as Buster, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 76. Cliff was born on April 9, 1947, in Statesville, North Carolina, to his parents, Clifton C. Campbell and Janice Fern Munday. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Throughout his life, Cliff found joy in various hobbies and interests....
Rachel Hughes Capps
Jan 6, 2024
Rachel Capps, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in central New York State, she was the daughter of the late Lynn and Dorothy Einfeldt. She married John T. Hughes, Jr., and they moved to central Florida where she lived most of her remaining life. After John’s death, she later married Robert Capps...
Haskell L. Junkins
Jan 6, 2024
Haskell L. Junkins, age 93, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Boiling Springs, SC. He was born on November 15, 1930, in Anderson, SC to the late Litchman Junkins and Lessie Broadwell Junkins. Haskell is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Snow Junkins.
Haskell was a veteran of 16 years having served in the Army National Guard. ...
Aubrey Franklin Owens, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Aubrey Franklin Owens, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home. He was a respected member of the community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Born on November 1, 1924, in Greenville, SC, a son to the late John W. Owens and Ida Long Owens. Aubrey's legacy...
Sherri Marie Lee
Jan 4, 2024
Sherri Marie Lee, 59, of Rutherfordton and Asheville, NC, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born on August 2, 1964 to Sandra Harrison, nee Eubanks, and Robert Harrison, in Spartanburg, SC, Sherri spent her early years in Spartanburg before the family relocated to Lyman, SC, where she grew up. As an adolescent, Sherri showcased her musical...
Jessie Hester Dennis
Jan 4, 2024
Jessie Hester Dennis, 95 years old, of Inman, SC passed away peacefully at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House in Spartanburg, SC on January 4, 2024.
She was born in Octavia, Oklahoma and raised in Big Spring, TX. She had two siblings, a brother, Roy Hester from West Texas, who preceded her in death, and a sister, Aline Parker...
Jerry Dewitt Fowler
Jan 4, 2024
Jerry Dewitt Fowler, 90, of Boiling Springs, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg County, he was born on December 18, 1933, a son of the late Ben Tillman and Kathleen Holloman Fowler.
He retired from Arrow Automotive as Director of Training and Human Resources, a Dale Carnegie Instructor for 18 years,...
James Tallie Arrington
Jan 3, 2024
James Tallie (Jim) Arrington, 69, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home. A native of Winnsboro, he was born on September 26, 1954, to the late Conard James and Essie Mae Smith Arrington.
He was a graduate of Clemson University with a BA and a master's degree in architecture. He worked with CH2MHILL/Lockwood Greene and...
David R. Henderson
Jan 3, 2024
David Richard Henderson died January 3, 2024 at 83 years old at Spartanburg Regional. He was born May 28, 1940 in Cherokee Springs, South Carolina. He was the son of the late David and Glynn Philbeck Henderson.
David was a craftsman at heart. He spent many hours in his shop wearing a simple ball cap, T-shirt and jeans to...
Frank "Bud" Kimbrell
Jan 2, 2024
Frank "Bud" Kimbrell, a beloved figure in both his family and his church, passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on December 12, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late, Frank Vernon Kimbrell and Thelma Beheler Kimbrell.Throughout his life, Frank's dedication to his family was unwavering. He was a devoted husband and loving father to...
Ann Martin Miller
Jan 2, 2024
Ann Martin Miller, 85, of Roebuck died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home. A native of Greenville County, she was born on October 27, 1938, a daughter of the late Dr. Robert Lewis and Almeade Dozier Martin and was the wife of 53 years to the late James Martin Miller.
She was a 1956 graduate of Simpsonville High...
James Lee McFalls
Jan 1, 2024
James Lee McFalls, a resident of Spartanburg South Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Cowpens after a long illness. He was born on March 2, 1940, in Spartanburg, and was the son of the late Ernest and Ollie McFalls. He was the devoted husband to Judy Gossett McFalls for 37 years,
James loved his blended family and...
Diane Cohen
Jan 1, 2024
Diane Cohen, 82, of Spartanburg, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Huntington, Long Island, NY, she was born on November 28, 1941, a daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy Price Cohen.
She was a graduate of Georgia State, retired General Division Manager of The May Company and a member of Temple B’Nai...
Phyllis Ann Whitmire
Dec 31, 2023
Phyllis Ann Whitmire, a dedicated educator who devoted her life to the education of students of all ages, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. Born on November 22, 1940, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Edmund David Malone and Ida Bell Graham Malone.
Phyllis' passion for learning led her to pursue higher education. She...
Lisa McGraw Williams
Dec 31, 2023
Lisa McGraw Williams, 57, finished her earthly race and met Jesus face-to-face on December 31, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on June 1, 1966, to the late Ernest Eugene McGraw and Sarah Frances Jones McGraw.
Lisa was a woman of faith and family. Her roles as a loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend defined her existence...
Derrick Reid Lancaster
Dec 31, 2023
Derrick Reid Lancaster, age 62, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on March 16, 1961, in Great Britain to parents, George Reid Lancaster and Mavis Collins Lancaster. He was also the devoted husband of Melody Wood Lancaster.Derrick had an extraordinary career that spanned over decades. For 32 years, he served as an Environment Specialist with the...
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