Doris McKinney Bennett
Dec 13, 2024
Doris McKinney Bennett, 94, of the Cannons Campground Community of Spartanburg, passed away on Friday morning, December 13, 2024. Doris was born on September 14, 1930, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Emma Doris Norris McKinney and Albert T. McKinney, Sr. She was married to the late Walter Carlisle Bennett for 46 years until his passing in 1994.
Doris was...
James "Ray" Murray
Dec 9, 2024
James "Ray" Murray
July 23, 1954 – December 9, 2024
Ray was a decorated 30-year veteran and former Colonel of the City of Spartanburg Police Department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lu (Cheleotis), son, Travis (Jennifer), grandchildren, Chandler and Chloe, step-grandchildren, Christopher and Colton, and brother, Bobby (Tonya).
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Charles...
Margaret B. Fleck
Dec 8, 2024
Margaret McNamara Danfy Fleck, 93, passed away peacefully December 8, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a brief illness. Mrs. Fleck, affectionately known as Bernie, was born January 13, 1931, in New York City. Bernie grew up in Astoria, NY and attended St. Michael’s Academy for Young Ladies where she made lifelong friends.
In New York, Bernie met and married...
Emily Irene Crossley
Dec 8, 2024
Emily Irene Fleming Crossley , 92 of Glendale passed away on Sunday, December 08, 2024, at White Oak Estates Spartanburg. Emily was born on March 17, 1932, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Victor S. and Susie Fleming.
Emily was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a babysitter for many children, including all of her grandchildren. She also...
Josephine Edmonds Crisp Slaten
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Josephine Edmonds Crisp Slaten announces her passing on December 7, 2024, at the age of 88.
She was born on May 21, 1936, and was the daughter of Thomas Edmonds and Eulala Owens Edmonds. Her brothers and sisters were James Albert Edmonds, James Carol Edmonds, Lillie Mae Edmonds Lowe, and Emma Bell...
Peggy Norton Barton
Dec 5, 2024
Peggy Norton Barton passed away at her home at the age of 87. Peggy was born on a cold day in January 1937 on a cotton farm outside Town Creek, Alabama. She attended the public schools in Town Creek and graduated with honors from Hazlewood High School in Town Creek. Peggy attended Florence State College and graduated with honors with...
Tom (Ikey) H. Badger, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Tom H. Badger, Jr. (Ikey) of Moore, South Carolina went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, joining his loving wife of 70 years, Hilda G. Badger.
Born February 13, 1931, to the late Tom H. Badger Sr. and Eula Brady Badger, Tom grew to adulthood in Greenville, SC. There he attended Parker High School where...
Mark Weston Jolliffe
Dec 4, 2024
Mark Weston Jolliffe, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home.
Mark was born March 20, 1959, in Culpeper, VA, the son of the late Hugh and Rebecca Jolliffe. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Jolliffe and sister Nancy Gonzalez. He graduated from Culpeper County High School, class of 1977, and was previously employed by RUS, Aramark, and...
Elizabeth "Beth" Blumenfeld
Dec 3, 2024
The world’s light dimmed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, when Elizabeth Walker Blumenfeld took her light on a different path following a short illness. She was born on April 21, 1959, in Bedford, IN to Alan and Donnera Phillips Walker, where she grew up on Fifth Street. After her studies at Indiana University, she married David Blumenfeld of Spartanburg, SC...
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...
James Blakeney Zemp
Dec 1, 2024
James Blakeney Zemp “Blake” unexpectedly passed away on Sunday December 1st in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Blake was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on October 10th, 1962, the son of the late Dr. John Workman Zemp and the late Lois DeWitt Zemp of Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by his loving wife Sarah Elizabeth Zemp and his son Matthew Harper Zemp. Blake...
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, of 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...
William "Billy" Dickey Weekes
Nov 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share that “Billy,” William Dickey Weekes, Jr., 58, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Greenville, SC. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, he was born on June 30, 1966, a son of Louise Mullins Parris of Spartanburg, SC and the late William Dickey Weekes, Sr.
Billy spent most of his life in Spartanburg...
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...
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