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Ross H. Bayard

Ross H. Bayard

Jul 17, 2024

Ross H. Bayard passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born March 22, 1935, in Connellsville, PA to Darragh H. Bayard and Mildred Ross Bayard.

Dr. Bayard graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1957 and earned his MA and PhD in history at the University of South Carolina. He also did graduate work at Johns Hopkins. He was a...

Doris I. Quinn

Doris I. Quinn

Jul 25, 2024

Doris I. Quinn, 76, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on December 29, 1947, in Cowpens, to the late John William Inman and Lorene Linder Inman.

She graduated from Cowpens High School in 1966 where she was also a Cheerleader. Her spirit and enthusiasm were evident both in the classroom and on the field....

Judith Lee Solesbee

Judith Lee Solesbee

Jul 23, 2024

Judith Lee Solesbee, 80, of Pacolet, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Judith was born on October 18, 1943, in Gaffney, SC, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Connie Smiley Lee. 

Judith was a graduate of Pacolet High School and was retired from Tietex International with over 35 years of faithful and dedicated service....

Betty Gossett Hughes

Betty Gossett Hughes

Jul 23, 2024

Betty Gossett Hughes, 96, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at White Oak at North Grove. Betty was born on March 31, 1928, in Whitmire, SC, a daughter of the late Lula Hooper Heatherly and Asa Gossett. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Erskine Hughes for 75 years. 

Betty was a longtime member of St....

Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby

Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby

Jul 20, 2024

In loving memory of Elizabeth "Lib" Moore Lazenby, 81, who passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 20, 2024, to be with her beloved husband of 52 years, David Lazenby. 

Lib was born on September 22, 1942, to the late Frank and Sallie Moore. The youngest of three sisters, she was predeceased in death by Francis Moore...

Roby R. Terrian

Roby R. Terrian

Jul 19, 2024

Roby Ray Terrian, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, beloved husband, devoted father, loving grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather, entered his heavenly home on Friday evening July 19th, 2024. He is now reunited with the love of his life of 68 years, Joyce Frost Terrian. Born in St Ignace, Michigan in 1929 to George and Lula Terrian, he was the second born of...

Herbert Randolph Guy

Herbert Randolph Guy

Jul 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Herbert R. Guy, who peacefully transitioned to glory on July 19, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1949 to the late Rev. Eulis Guy and the late Daisy Lee Garrett Guy. He lived his life guided by the inspiring words of Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV): "Call unto me,...

William Donald "Don" Burton

William Donald "Don" Burton

Jul 17, 2024

William Donald Burton, 90, of Spartanburg died peacefully at home on Burton Road on July 17th, after a long battle with cancer. Don was born in Algood, Tennessee on January 1, 1934. He was the son of Reverend Fred and Notie McCormick Burton. Don was the valedictorian of his high school class and graduated from the University of Tennessee with...

Joyce Amelia Marsh

Joyce Amelia Marsh

Jul 16, 2024

Joyce Amelia Marsh, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on August 6, 1949, in New Prospect, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late Leland and Lula Abernathy Cantrell.

Joyce will be remembered for her dedication her family and the immense love she had for her grandchildren. Her...

Doris Coggins Shurburtt

Doris Coggins Shurburtt

Jul 15, 2024

A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Doris Coggins Shurburtt, 91, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on March 01,1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Doris was the daughter of the late Horace E. and Grace Coggins. 

Doris was a dedicated Christian lady who enjoyed studying the Bible and serving the Lord. Doris had...

Dorothy Sergiacomi Burns

Dorothy Sergiacomi Burns

Jul 15, 2024

Dorothy Carolyn Gregory Sergiacomi Burns, 89, passed away on Monday morning, July 15, 2024. Dot was born September 3, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late Evelyn Lucile Deason Gregory and Arthur Lee Gregory. She was married to the late Alfred Hugh Sergiacomi and then to the late William Harold Burns. 

Dot was a member of First Baptist North...

Wayne L. Tate

Wayne L. Tate

Jul 14, 2024

Wayne Lee Tate, 79, of Boiling Springs is now in the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Spartanburg to the late Boyd Lee Tate and Mamie Gertrude Flynn Tate, he has made the upstate his home for the past 52 years. He will always remain in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Wayne was a long-time...

Doris Simmons Garrett

Doris Simmons Garrett

Jul 12, 2024

Doris “Dot” Simmons Garrett, 95, a longtime resident of Spartanburg, passed away on July 12, 2024, at Piedmont Post-Acute in Piedmont, SC. Dot was born on December 20, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC, and was a daughter of the late Thelma Parsons Simmons and William Carey Simmons. She was married to the late William Walter “Bud” Garrett for 71 years. 

Mrs. Garrett...

James Arthur Fleetwood

James Arthur Fleetwood

Jul 11, 2024

 

James A. Fleetwood, “Jimmie,” entered heavenly rest on July 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 11,1960 in Seymour, Indiana.

Jimmie is survived by his cherished mom, Gloria H. Massey of Spartanburg and the love of his life, Caroline Pryor Fleetwood of Spartanburg. He was the devoted second dad to the beloved Cole Garrison of...

Alice Layne Asbury Prince

Alice Layne Asbury Prince

Jul 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Layne Asbury Prince, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord. She departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Born on June 12, 1932, in Tazewell County, Virginia, Alice grew up with...

Clifford "Cliff" Patrick

Clifford "Cliff" Patrick

Jul 6, 2024

Clifford “Cliff” Howard Patrick, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from complications of a fall. He was born in Cherokee County, SC on January 17, 1943, to Claude Bryan and Sarah Frances McCook Patrick.

Cliff earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Clemson University, graduating with high honors. He went on to earn master’s degree from Clemson, two...

Mack Donaldson Secord

Mack Donaldson Secord

Jul 3, 2024

Mack Donaldson Secord, 92, died July 3, 2024, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Mr. Secord was born September 24, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama, the only child of the late Gladys Donaldson Secord and Malcolm Munroe Secord. He was known as “Don” to his family, “Daddy Don” to his grandchildren and “Mack” to most other people. He grew up in Birmingham, Alabama...

Dorthy Thompson Wyatt

Dorthy Thompson Wyatt

Jul 3, 2024

Spartanburg lost a true gem with the passing of Dorthy Thompson Wyatt, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Dorthy (‘Dot’) went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, surrounded in love and care by her family. Dorthy was born in Madison, West Virginia on December 4, 1936, where she brought joy and...

John Joseph Beard

John Joseph Beard

Jul 2, 2024

In loving memory of John Joseph Beard, a devoted husband, caring father, beloved grandfather and esteemed member of the community. John passed away on July 2, 2024, in Spartanburg, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him. 

Born on March 14, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, John was the son of...

Marion Wayne Tweed

Marion Wayne Tweed

Jul 2, 2024

Marion Wayne Tweed, 90, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Wayne was born on June 26, 1934, in Johnson City, TN, a son of the late Stacy Edward and Mable Wells Tweed. 

Wayne was a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee and served in the US Air Force. He was...

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