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E. Wilbur Helderman

E. Wilbur Helderman

Jan 19, 2024

Eber Wilbur Helderman, 88, of Moore, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. A native of Spartanburg County he was a son of the late Nannie L. Greer.

He was a graduate of Fairforest High School and Cecil’s Business College, served in the US Air Force and retired as a Captain from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department after 30...

Carole Taylor

Carole Taylor

Jan 19, 2024

Carole Taylor, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Carole was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 28, 1942. She was a daughter to the Late Jake and Louise Hastings.

Carole dedicated 38 years of her life to her career overseeing the payroll for all of School District 7,...

Jack Everett Laughter

Jack Everett Laughter

Jan 18, 2024

Jack Everett Laughter, 83, passed away on January 18th in Spartanburg, S.C.

 Dad would like you to know that his work here is done. He is driving his last long-haul. A one in a million trip, one that he couldn’t refuse, toward a destination from which he will not be returning. In addition, this trip comes with a huge sign-on bonus,...

Robert Earl Brown, Sr.

Robert Earl Brown, Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Robert Earl Brown, Sr., 87, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on October 13, 1936, a son of Ellis Edward and Jeanette Crocker Brown. 

 

He was the owner of Robert E. Brown Grading and Landscaping, Inc., and was fire chief of Glendale Fire Department from 1976 to 2017. The...

Matthew (Matt) Joe Frady

Matthew (Matt) Joe Frady

Jan 18, 2024

Matthew (Matt) Joe Frady, 37, died Thursday, January 18, 2024. A native of Greer, he was the son of Charlamy Case of Duncan and Ronald Joe Frady (Valieta) of Woodruff.

 

He loved coaching his daughter’s softball team, fishing, hunting, camping and being a loving husband and dad.

 

He is survived by his wife, Ashley Diane Frady; son, Aidan Joe Frady; daughters, Casey...

George Lawrence Sprouse

George Lawrence Sprouse

Jan 17, 2024

George Lawrence Sprouse, 69, of Jonesville, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Mary Black Campus. A native of Cowpens, he was born on January 19, 1954, a son of the late George Wilson and Maebell Hill Sprouse. 

 

He was a member of Solid Rock Church, a mechanic in the heating air-conditioning industry. Besides his family, his biggest love was fishing. 

 

He is survived...

Constantin William Vaseliades

Constantin William Vaseliades

Jan 17, 2024

Constantin “Junior” William Vaseliades, of Spartanburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 27, 1938, to William and Eleni Mavrides Vaseliades. 

 

Constantin was best known as “Junior,” the co-owner and proprietor of The Deluxe Liquor Store for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Emory University and...

Radovan Stankovic

Radovan Stankovic

Jan 16, 2024

 

Radovan Stankovic, 85, of Cowpens, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. A native of Voinica Oraovica, Yugoslavia, he was born on December 31, 1938, a son of the late Dragutin and Milojka Stankovic and the husband of 55 years to the late Kruna Stojanovic Stankovic.

 

He was formerly employed...

Christopher Wayne Wade

Christopher Wayne Wade

Jan 14, 2024

Christopher Wayne Wade, 57, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home. Chris was born on May 24, 1966, in Spartanburg, the son of Mary Marie Martin Wade Ridings of the home and the late Walter Lee Wade. 

 

Along with his mother, Chris is also survived by his daughter, Amber Christine Wade; and his half-sisters, Lisa Wade Jackson and Patricia Wade Middleton. 

 

Friends and...

Andrew Phillip Marquez

Andrew Phillip Marquez

Jan 14, 2024

 

Andrew Phillip Marquez, 27, beloved son of Phillip Dennis and Brenda Lou Young Marquez, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home. Andrew was born on December 16, 1996, in Madera, California. Andrew experienced great joy by being a video gamer!

 

Along with his parents, Andrew is survived by two brothers, Brandon Noah Marquez and Levi...

Jonathan A. Foy

Jonathan A. Foy

Jan 11, 2024

Jonathan A. Foy, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, touched the lives of many with his warm spirit and friendly demeanor. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his untimely passing on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home.

 Jonathan (Jon) was born in Greenville, SC, on May 10, 1958, to the late, Anthon Leroy Foy and Virginia Foy Thomson....

Jo Ann P. Eubanks

Jo Ann P. Eubanks

Jan 11, 2024

Jo Ann P. Eubanks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born Jo Ann Pridgeon on January 23, 1936, in Athens, Georgia to the late Hal and Ruby Pridgeon. Jo Ann lived a wonderful life filled with love and joy. She had a passion for working puzzles, spending time...

Carroll Dean Blanchard

Carroll Dean Blanchard

Jan 10, 2024

 

 

Carroll Dean Blanchard, 91, of Roebuck, died Wednesday, January 10,2024, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on March 31, 1932, a son of the late James and Alice Abernathy Blanchard and the husband of the late Isabell Pruitt Blanchard.

He was a retired landscaper and a member of Westend Baptist Church in Woodruff.

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Cephas Hand

Cephas Hand

Jan 8, 2024

Cephas Hand, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024, in Laurens, SC. Born on July 18,1937, in Valley Falls, SC, to the late, Clyde Hand, Della "Polly" Chapman Hand. Cephas devoted over 16 years of his life to the U.S. Navy, serving his country with honor and loyalty. Cephas attended Fruitland Baptist Bible College in Hendersonville, NC.  He...

Elsie Aldine Williams Jones

Elsie Aldine Williams Jones

Jan 8, 2024

 

Elsie Aldine Williams Jones, 79, of Spartanburg, entered eternal rest on January 8, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1944, in Coats, NC, a daughter of the late David and Goldie Williams. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, James David Jones, Sr. 

Elsie, affectionately known as Deanie, was retired from K-Mart and then from child-caregiving....

Dorothy Irene Duemmling

Dorothy Irene Duemmling

Jan 7, 2024

Dorothy Irene (Cartus) "Dot" Duemmling, a beacon of intelligence, spirit, and wisdom, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC, at the age of 100. Born on January 25, 1923, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Walter Julius Cartus and Florence Loretta Baker Cartus. Dot lived a full century marked by her tireless...

Clifton Clete Campbell, Jr.

Clifton Clete Campbell, Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Clifton Clete Campbell, Jr., lovingly known as Buster, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 76.   Cliff was born on April 9, 1947, in Statesville, North Carolina, to his parents, Clifton C. Campbell and Janice Fern Munday.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 

Throughout his life, Cliff found joy in various hobbies and interests....

Rachel Hughes Capps

Rachel Hughes Capps

Jan 6, 2024

Rachel Capps, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  Born in central New York State, she was the daughter of the late Lynn and Dorothy Einfeldt. She married John T. Hughes, Jr., and they moved to central Florida where she lived most of her remaining life.  After John’s death, she later married Robert Capps...

Haskell L. Junkins

Haskell L. Junkins

Jan 6, 2024

Haskell L. Junkins, age 93, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Boiling Springs, SC.  He was born on November 15, 1930, in Anderson, SC to the late Litchman Junkins and Lessie Broadwell Junkins.  Haskell is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Snow Junkins.

Haskell was a veteran of 16 years having served in the Army National Guard. ...

Aubrey Franklin Owens, Sr.

Aubrey Franklin Owens, Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

Aubrey Franklin Owens, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at his home. He was a respected member of the community and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Born on November 1, 1924, in Greenville, SC, a son to the late John W. Owens and Ida Long Owens.   Aubrey's legacy...

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