Valerie Edwards Littlejohn
Dec 3, 2024
Valerie Edwards Littlejohn, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully departed this life on December 3, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on March 16, 1927, in Sydney, Australia, to the late Harry and Eva Edwards.
Valerie dedicated over 25 years to a career with the Spartanburg Treasurer's office, a commitment and service to her community. Her passion for helping others...
Vivian Smith Byars
Dec 2, 2024
Vivian Smith Byars, 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024, leaving behind a family who loves her very much.
Vivian was born in Blacksburg, South Carolina, on February 10, 1929, to James Arthur and Geneva Childers Smith. A child of the Great Depression, she learned to do the best with what she had and...
Tommy William Read
Dec 1, 2024
Tommy William Read, known as "Tom", passed away on December 1, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 83. He was born on August 4, 1941, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Aaron C. and Juanita C. Read.
Tom's professional journey led him to a fulfilling career as a manager with IBM, where he exemplified leadership and...
Betty Darlene Blanken
Dec 1, 2024
Betty Darlene “Tincy” Blanken, 68, od Spartanburg, passed away early Sunday morning, at Magnolia Manor Nursing facility. Tincy was born on August 7, 1956, in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late Gertrude Gurley Blanken and Calvin Blanken.
Tincy was of the Baptist faith and she attended The Charles Lea Center.
Surviving is a sister, Cherilyn Praytor of Spartanburg; two nieces, Rhonda...
Ronald Green
Nov 29, 2024
Ronald Green, of Spartanburg, passed away on the morning of his 89th birthday, November 29, 2024, at Lake Emory Post Acute Care in Inman, SC. Ron was born in Hartlepool, England, a son of the late Edward and Sarah Vale Green.
Ron was an accomplished engineer, designing gears for the automobile industry for many years. He was a member of St....
Charles Edwin Herring
Nov 28, 2024
Charles Edwin Herring 95, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Charles was born on November 1, 1929, in Hartwell, Georgia, to the late Sidney and Guynelle Herring. Charles lived a life filled with purpose, love, and laughter.
Charles dedicated over 30 years of his professional life to the...
John Stuart Skelton, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
John Stuart Skelton, Sr. peacefully passed away the evening of November 27, 2024, at Greenville Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born on June 25, 1958, in Spartanburg to W. Paul Skelton, Jr. and Nancy Skelton, and lived in Spartanburg for most of his life.
He graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1976, and excelled in academics, especially science....
Ravi Vuppala
Nov 27, 2024
Ravi Vuppala 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina. Ravi was born on January 3, 1961, in Guntur, India, to Gopala and Lalitha Vuppala. He was a loving husband, son and uncle, filled with compassion for all those around him. A dedicated professional, with diverse experience in business and technology, Ravi was known as someone...
Paul Melvin Beckwith, II
Nov 25, 2024
Paul Melvin Beckwith II, 55, of Spartanburg, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away on Monday morning, November 25, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Paul was born on March 1, 1969, in Owosso, MI, a son of the late Paul Melvin Beckwith I and Sharron Lee Dawson Beckwith.
Paul graduated from Corunna High School in 1989. He would then...
Milton Ashley
Nov 25, 2024
Milton Ashley, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, departed this world on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on July 15, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Mr. Omer and Emma Ashley.
With a Bachelors degree from Georgetown College in Kentucky, Milton's professional journey spanned three decades within the textile industry, where his engineering expertise flourished....
Charlene P. Blikle
Nov 24, 2024
Charlene P. Blikle, passed away peacefully on November 24 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on April 9, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Robert Blikle and Helen Johnson Blikle.
She was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her commitment to family, community, and service.
Charlene's early career began with Wise Foods, but at the age 40,...
Glenn Allen Edwards, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
Glenn Allen Edwards, Jr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November24, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 72. Born on July 15, 1952, in Spartanburg to the late Glenn Edwards, Sr. and Estern Virginia Pruitt Edwards. .
A proud graduate of Boiling Springs High School in 1971, Allen demonstrated his passion for music...
Mark Adrian Yaden
Nov 22, 2024
Mark Adrian Yaden, 67, of Chesnee, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Mark was born in Knoxville, TN to the late Regal and Rita Yaden. Mark was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Mark was a graduate of St. Paul’s and later from Spartanburg High School. Mark continued his education at The University of South Carolina...
Dr. Lawrence Allen Heavrin
Nov 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Dr. Lawrence Allen Heavrin joined his wife and parents in heaven on 11/21/2024. Larry was born in Hecla, South Dakota on October 1, 1931 and moved to Dunlap, Illinois when he was 6 years old. As a teenager, Larry loved sports and played on the Dunlap high school football, basketball, and...
Judy Splawn Revis
Nov 21, 2024
Judy Splawn Revis, 77, departed this life peacefully on November 21, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC to the late, Vernon T. Splawn and Doshia G. Parks.
Judy became a telephone operator for a few years before working for BB&T in the accounting department, yet her deepest passion and most fulfilling...
Jesus Meza Mireles
Nov 19, 2024
Jesus Meza Mireles, born on August 4, 1933, in Mexico City, Mexico, departed this life on November 19, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Jesus was a wonderful husband and a devoted father who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He built his life around the love for his family, leaving them with enduring memories of joy and warmth....
John Pierce Goodwin, Sr.
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. John Pierce Goodwin, Sr., 97, a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Monday, November 18th at Spartanburg Medical Center.
John was the son of the late Roy Earle Goodwin, Sr. and Ethel Ailene Hudson Goodwin. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Eva Reid Goodwin for nearly 70 years.
He was...
Mary Dill
Nov 18, 2024
Mary Lou Dill 91, a beloved wife, mother, "Annie", and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She graced this world with her presence on January 11,1933, in a life that would span over nine decades of cherished memories, devoted relationships, and profound contributions to her community.
An alumna of Taylors High School and Draughon's Business...
Sylvia Bobo Jenkins
Nov 17, 2024
Sylvia Bobo Jenkins, 89, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024, at the Presbyterian Communities of SC in Clinton, SC. Sylvia was born on January 29, 1935, in Greenville, SC, a daughter to the late Beatrice Coward Bobo and Rev. Preston Bolt Bobo, Sr. She was married to the late Hoyt Madison Jenkins, who passed away on...
Rocco Micciulli
Nov 17, 2024
Rocco Micciulli, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on November 17, 2024, at the age of 68 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on April 23, 1956, in Far Rockaway, New York, to the late Virgil Jospeh Micciulli and Rose DeBenedetto Micciulli.
Rocco shared life with his wife, Anne Micciulli for 54 years. He was a proud father to his...
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