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Francis Marie Allison Johnson

Francis Marie Allison Johnson

Apr 17, 2024

Francis Marie Allison Johnson, age 88, of Moore, SC, passed away at her home with her husband, Bobby by her side.  She was born in Spartanburg, SC and was a daughter to the late Ephraim Floyd Allison and Carrie Ruth Hammett Allison Bradley.  

Francis was the loving and devoted wife to Bobby S. Johnson for more than 65 years.  They...

Ural Thomas Jenkins

Ural Thomas Jenkins

Apr 17, 2024

Ural Thomas Jenkins, 79, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, after suffering a stroke in December and struggled to recover. He passed away quietly in his sleep at his home. He was born on March 30, 1945, in Columbus, NC a son of the late Elsie Jenkins Covington and stepson of Oscar Covington. 

 

Ural was an avid slow-pitch softball player...

Richard (Rich) Snow, Jr

Richard (Rich) Snow, Jr

Apr 17, 2024

Charles (Rich) Richard Snow, Jr. 78, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Cortland, OH, he was born on October 27, 1945, a son of the late Charles Richard, Sr, and Betty Linville Snow.

 

Rich received his BA degree from Kent State and his masters in library science from Florida State University. He...

Mark Gilbert Godbee

Mark Gilbert Godbee

Apr 14, 2024

Mark Gilbert Godbee passed away on April 14, 2024. Born on May 30, 1972 in Bulloch County, Georgia. He was the son of Gilbert and the late Glenda Godbee.  Mark led a remarkable life filled with love, passion, and dedication.Mark graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, laying the foundation...

Sharon Lynne Stockman Jones

Sharon Lynne Stockman Jones

Apr 14, 2024

“The Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your hand.  He knows your trudging through this great wilderness, these forty years the Lord your God has been with you, you have lacked nothing.”  Deuteronomy 2:7

Mrs. Sharon Lynne Stockman Jones passed into the arm of the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Born in Spartanburg, she was...

Jane Brown Snelgrove

Jane Brown Snelgrove

Apr 12, 2024

Jane Brown Snelgrove, 91, of Moore, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 10, 1932, a daughter of the late James Durham and Bonnie Vandora Rice Brown and was the wife of the late Don C. Snelgrove, Sr.

 

She had worked as a proof consultant with Olan Mills Studios for 18...

Evelyn Cabe Shelnut

Evelyn Cabe Shelnut

Apr 12, 2024

Evelyn Cabe Shelnut, 92, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home. A native of Franklin, NC, she was born on February 20, 1932, a daughter of the late William Milo and Margie Buchanan Cabe and wife of the late Charles Crawford Shelnut.

 

She was a 1953 graduate of Anderson Nursing School, had worked as a charge nurse...

James (Flop) Calvin Martin

James (Flop) Calvin Martin

Apr 11, 2024

James Calvin (Flop) Martin, 83, of Pacolet, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Southern Heritage Nursing Home in West Columbia, SC. A native of Pacolet, he was born on July 19, 1940, a son of the late James William and Blanche Bryant Martin.

 

He was a 1959 graduate of Pacolet High School, retired from Draper Corporation, served in the SC National...

Mary Alice Parker Marthers

Mary Alice Parker Marthers

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Alice Parker Marthers, 74, of Pacolet, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on July 2, 1949, a daughter of the late John Thomas Parker and Vernia M. Wall Pearson.

 

She was employed with Her Majesty in Union for 18 years, a recruiter for CR England Trucking Company for ten years and...

Shirley O'Shields Crook

Shirley O'Shields Crook

Apr 11, 2024

Shirley O’Shields Crook, 91, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Eden Terrace. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Alfred Aiken, Sr. and Gertrude Smith O’Shields and the wife of the late Edward (Ed) Cullen Crook.

 

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and retired administrative assistant to...

Claude Cleveland Horton

Claude Cleveland Horton

Apr 9, 2024

Claude Cleveland Horton, 86, of Pauline, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, he was a son of William Claude Horton and Kathryne Harley and Wras Lee.

 

He attended Carlisle Military Academy, Clemson University, the Citadel and served in the US Marines and was a legionnaire at American Legion Post 28 in Spartanburg. He...

Emma Lois Finch

Emma Lois Finch

Apr 9, 2024

Mrs. Emma Lois Cartmill Finch, 82, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. She was a native of Pasadena, TX., she was born on August 25, 1941, a daughter of the late Dot Arnold and Bernice Peterson Cartmill.

 

She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She served with her husband as missionaries since 1977.

 

Surviving is her husband...

Jerry W. Wines

Jerry W. Wines

Apr 9, 2024

Jerry William Wines, 77, of Boiling Springs, SC died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 19, 1947 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Dock and Julia Mae Wines.

 

Jerry and Wanda made a life for themselves and their family in Boiling Springs, SC. They were married for 55 years. They led...

Barbara J. Williams

Barbara J. Williams

Apr 8, 2024

Barbara J. Williams passed away into God's loving arms on April 8, 2024, at the age of 89 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was known for her warm and kind-hearted nature, with personality that endeared her to all who crossed her path. Barbara was born on April 30, 1934, in Spartanburg to the Late Fletcher & Jessie Mae Bagwell.Throughout her...

Billy Charles Brown

Billy Charles Brown

Apr 8, 2024

William Charles Brown, known affectionately as "Bill," passed away on April 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on May 24, 1937, in Greenville, TN. He was a son to the late, Charles E. Brown, and Myrtle May Swatzel.  He had a fulfilling career working for many years at Progress Lighting in electrical maintenance...

Loyd "Dino" Kirby

Loyd "Dino" Kirby

Apr 7, 2024

In loving memory of Loyd "Dino" Kirby, a cherished member of the Spartanburg community, who sadly passed away on April 7, 2024. He was a devoted father, a successful entrepreneur, and a generous soul whose presence touched the lives of many.Loyd, known affectionately as "Dino," was a visionary. As the owner of Kirby's Tree Service in Drayton and various establishments...

Thomas Edward Miller

Thomas Edward Miller

Apr 7, 2024

Thomas Edward Miller, 36, left his earthly home Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Thomas was born March 1, 1988 in Spartanburg, SC to Edward “Rusty” and Susan Miller in Spartanburg, SC.Thomas was a kind and loving soul who never met a stranger. His genuine personality and generous nature touched the lives of many. He was always there for his family and friends,...

Elaine Joyner Pruitt

Elaine Joyner Pruitt

Apr 7, 2024

Elaine Joyner Pruitt, 59, of Spartanburg passed away on Sunday evening, April. 7, 2024, at her residence. Elaine was born August 21, 1964, in Franklin, VA, a daughter to the late Edna Robertson Joyner and Shady Lee “Buck” Joyner. 

 

Elaine was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Southampton Academy and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood...

Bobbie Jean Wilson

Bobbie Jean Wilson

Apr 4, 2024



It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Bobbie Jean Wilson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Bobbie entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born on September 5, 1947, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Earl Raines and Mrs. Hazel Moore Raines.   

Bobbie...

James Nixon Dobey Jr.

James Nixon Dobey Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

 James Nixon Dobey Jr., affectionately known as "Nick” 83, passed away Thursday, April 04,2024 in Greenville, South Carolina, after battling a long illness. He was born a New Years baby on January 1, 1941, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late James Nixon Dobey Sr. & Rebecca Lee Dobey.

Nick was an esteemed alumni of Clemson University and served his country...

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