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Michael Deaton

Michael Deaton

Sep 23, 2020

Michael Smith Deaton, 66, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home. Born February 27, 1954 in Cowpens, he was the son of Roy Smith Deaton and the late Floree Johnson Deaton. He is survived by his son, Cody Deaton and predeceased by his brother, Dennis Ray Deaton. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, October...

Maxine Chapman

Maxine Chapman

Sep 21, 2020

Maxine Taylor Chapman, 80, loving wife of 63 years to Ernest Edward Chapman, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was born May 10, 1940 in Ahoskie, NC, to the late William Henry and Patti Mae Odom Taylor. Mrs. Chapman retired from International Paper and was a member of Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist...

Margie Clary

Margie Clary

Sep 21, 2020

Margie Morris Clary, 92, of Cowpens, SC, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at White Oak Estates. Born December 12, 1927 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late, Dallie Elmore and Lizzie Ruth Williams Morris and wife of the late G. Damon Clary. A 1947 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, Mrs. Clary was retired from Milliken and...

Doris Blanton

Doris Blanton

Sep 21, 2020

Doris M. Blanton, 91, of Fern Park, FL, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Advent Health, Altoamonte Springs, FL. Born September 23, 1928, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Alexander and Lillie Mae Hall Blanton. Miss Blanton was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church and was retired after 38 years of service with...

Eddie Thompson Jr.

Eddie Thompson Jr.

Sep 21, 2020

Eddie Barney Thompson Jr, 59, of Inman, SC, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. Born October 19, 1960 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Gladys Ann McCombs Thompson of Inman, SC and the late Eddie Barney Thompson and husband of the late Donna K. Thompson. Mr. Thompson's family was everything to him and he was a...

Dorothy Steinecke

Dorothy Steinecke

Sep 20, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy Barbara Steinecke, age 90, passed peacefully on September 20, 2020 after an illness of several weeks. The daughter of William Edward and Dorothy Barbara Yahres, Dottie was raised on Long Island, New York. She was a talented singer and with family connections and an elegant style, she briefly pursued a music career in California....

Micah Horton Sr.

Micah Horton Sr.

Sep 20, 2020

Micah was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Micah has led a life of service to others beginning as a volunteer fireman and then a career in law enforcement. He served with the Charleston City Police Department and honorably retired from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Micah's most recent employment was with Emergency Services at...

Ruth Kissell

Ruth Kissell

Sep 20, 2020

Ruth Kapp Kissell, 98, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg. Born May 28, 1922, in Fryburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Ruby French Kapp and widow of Col. USAF, retired William George Kissell. A graduate of Clarion University in Clarion, PA, Mrs. Kissell was a member of Bethel...

Arvid Danielson

Arvid Danielson

Sep 19, 2020

Arvid W. Danielson, 91 of Moore, SC, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home. Born December 16, 1928 in Montclair, NJ, he was the son of the late Elof Waldamar and Helen Catherine Fallon Danielson and husband, of the late Adele Grinnell Danielson. Survivors include his sons, Arvid Danielson Jr. (Rosemary) of Youngstown, OH, and Kenneth Danielson (Debra) of...

Lillian Gosnell

Lillian Gosnell

Sep 17, 2020

Lillian S. Gosnell, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Wesley Court Assisted Living. Born July 4, 1929 in Green Creek, NC, she was the daughter of the late James L. Spake and Eula McMurray Spake,and wife of 62 years to the late Jessie J. Gosnell. Mrs. Gosnell was retired from Beaumont Mills after 38 years of...

Rev. Bolton

Rev. Bolton

Sep 16, 2020

Rev. Edwin H. Bolton, 92, of Spartanburg, SC died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Ed Bolton was born to Harold and Dorothea Bolton, in the port city of Durban, South Africa on July 14, 1928. Educated in Johannesburg and Durban he had an early career in business before answering the call to full time gospel ministry....

Hazel Fowler

Hazel Fowler

Sep 16, 2020

Hazel Marie Fowler, 67, of Cowpens, SC died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 4, 1953, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey H. Fowler and Myrtle Childers, and wife of the late Kenneth "Bubba" Fowler. A graduate of Cowpens High School, Mrs. Fowler was a former school bus driver for Spartanburg...

Elizabeth Baty

Elizabeth Baty

Sep 16, 2020

Elizabeth Fowler Baty, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 11, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Annie Linder Fowler, and wife of 63 years to the late James Marvin Baty Jr. Mrs. Baty was employed for a number of years as a Paramedic for...

Donald Barker

Donald Barker

Sep 16, 2020

Donald Stephen Barker. 57, of Pacolet, SC, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home. Born December 30, 1962 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Sara Jean Alman Barker of Pacolet, SC, and the late Donald Barker. A loving son, husband, dad and "Poppie", Mr. Barker was retired from International Paper Company. He was a sports enthusiast for...

Virginia Dean

Virginia Dean

Sep 15, 2020

Virginia Owens Dean, 98, peacefully left for her eternal home September 15, 2020 after a short illness. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of late the Lawrence Jessie Owens and Dora Bearden Owens from Drayton Mills, SC. She was married to the late Wallace G. Dean for 46 years. She is survived by...

Kenneth D.D.S

Kenneth D.D.S

Sep 15, 2020

Kenneth Ray Wynn, D.D.S., of Moore, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the age of 85, at Spartanburg Medical Center. His beloved wife Ruth was by his side. Kenneth was born on October 9, 1934, to Guy Carlton Wynn and Essie Elizabeth Ray Wynn in Fletcher, N.C. He was one of six children. Kenneth attended elementary school...

Rosa Mayfield

Rosa Mayfield

Sep 14, 2020

Rosa Marlene Mayfield, 62, wife of the late Andrew Stephen Mayfield passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born June 1, 1958, in Union, SC, she was a daughter of the late J. D. Nix and Hazel Walton. Her mother was married to the late Ira B. Mills who raised her. A graduate of the University of...

Brian Gowan

Brian Gowan

Sep 14, 2020

Brian V. Gowan entered his heavenly home on September 14, 2020, formerly of Kensington Place. Private funeral services will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 considerations. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Brian V. Gowan please visit our Sympathy Store.

Ellen Melton

Ellen Melton

Sep 14, 2020

Ellen Lewis Melton, 85, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, September 14, 2020, at Valley Falls Terrace. Born December 27, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Marion and Mattie Ellen Frey Lewis and wife of 63 years to the late Grady Melton, Sr. In 1967 she began her career with the US Postal System as...

Horst Klausing

Horst Klausing

Sep 14, 2020

Horst Klausing, 78, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, September 14, 2020, at his home. Born October 23, 1941 in Leer, Germany, he was the son of the late Hermann and Foline Schoone Klausing. Owner of Horst's Automotive, Mr. Klausing was a member of AMVETS (American Veterans) and Loyal Order of Moose, Port Jefferson, NY Lodge 1379. He loved nature, wood...

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