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Marcus "Mark" Wayne Ridlehoover

Marcus "Mark" Wayne Ridlehoover

Dec 26, 2023

Marcus "Mark" Wayne Ridlehoover, a member of the Spartanburg community, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1970, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mark's life was filled with hard work, love for his family, and a passion for sports.Mark dedicated an impressive 27 years of his life as a hardworking employee at BMW. Mark's work ethic served as...

Roger Dale Winstead

Roger Dale Winstead

Dec 25, 2023

Roger Dale Winstead, 74, went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 25, 2023. A native of Pacolet Mills, he was born on June 3, 1949, son of the late Clay Winstead and Ruth O’Dell Winstead.

Roger loved his family, camping and traveling. He was always known for being a “phone call away” to lend a helping hand to...

Barbara R. Grubbs

Barbara R. Grubbs

Dec 23, 2023

Barbara R. Grubbs, 87, of Spartanburg passed away at home December 23, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born September 28, 1936, in Pacolet Mills, SC, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Nettie Hendley Rice.

 

Barbara, affectionately and lovingly known as “Barb” to those who knew her best, graduated from Pacolet High School in 1955....

Ethel Brokhoff Perricone

Ethel Brokhoff Perricone

Dec 23, 2023

 

Ethel Brokhoff Perricone, a beacon of positivity and strength, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Auerbach, Germany, on January 26, 1930, to Alfred Brokhoff and Else Richter. Ethel's early years were marked by a joyful childhood in West New York, New Jersey, where she developed a lifelong love for writing and...

Nancy Fisher Shealey

Nancy Fisher Shealey

Dec 23, 2023

Nancy Fisher Shealey, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina, daughter of the late John William Fisher and Leona Wilson Fisher. She married her beloved husband and love of her life Sidney W. Shealey, Jr. on December...

Martha Ann McDowell Carter

Martha Ann McDowell Carter

Dec 23, 2023

Martha Ann (McDowell) Carter, 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died December 23, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice Home.  Born May 21, 1938, in Madison, GA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel McDowell and Martha Penick McDowell. She was a 1956 graduate of Morgan County High School in Madison, GA, and earned a degree in elementary education from...

Rick C. Guy

Rick C. Guy

Dec 22, 2023

Rick C. Guy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on October 15, 1950, in Spartanburg to the late, Herbert Lee Guy and Ruby Patterson Guy.Rick had a fulfilling career of thirty years for the Spartanburg Herald Journal. Beyond his professional life,  He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.Rick is...

Claire Webb Wood

Claire Webb Wood

Dec 21, 2023

 

Mrs. Claire Ader Webb Wood, 94, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home. A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born on May 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Garland Gordon and Anna Elizabeth Ledbetter Webb and wife of the late Lee Roy Wood.

 

She was a member of Gravely United Methodist Church...

Arthur Butler Hartzog, Sr.

Arthur Butler Hartzog, Sr.

Dec 21, 2023

 

Dr. Arthur Butler Hartzog, Sr., 79, of Spartanburg, died on December 21, 2023, at his home. Dr. Hartzog, husband of Jean G. Hartzog, was born in Aiken County, SC, son of the late Earnest Cecil and Kathleen Hightower Hartzog.

He was a graduate of Blackville High School and the University of South Carolina and earned the M.Ed. in Student...

Franklin Howard Glass

Franklin Howard Glass

Dec 19, 2023

 

Mr. Franklin (Frank) Howard Glass, 84, of Pacolet died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. A native of Pacolet Mills, he was born on January 21, 1939, a son of the late Amos Franklin and Clara Marie Pugh Glass and was married for 61 years to the late Gail Robinson Glass. 

He retired from the United States Air...

Liner Ray Switzer

Liner Ray Switzer

Dec 19, 2023

 

Liner “Ray” Switzer, 69, of Pauline, SC, went to be with his Lord and beloved bride on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  He was the first-born son of Eugenia Gregory and the late Liner Amos Switzer.

 

Ray was born May 19, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC, and raised in Pauline, SC.  He graduated from Dorman High School in 1972.

 

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Donna Faye Wright

Donna Faye Wright

Dec 19, 2023

 

Donna Faye Wright, 62 passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center, after battling a long illness Tuesday,December 19,2023. A native of Spartanburg County, Donna was born to the late Harold and FrancesMurray. Donna was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Roebuck, South Carolina. She enjoyedtraveling, playing games and most of all spending time with her family. She also had...

Sidney Walter Shealey, Jr.

Sidney Walter Shealey, Jr.

Dec 18, 2023

Sidney Walter Shealey, Jr., known affectionately as Sid, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on December 14, 1934, in Columbia, SC, and the son of the late Sidney Walter Shealey, Sr., and Reba Faust Shealey.Educated at the University of South Carolina, Sidney earned a bachelor’s degree which provided him with a strong foundation...

Joann Harris

Joann Harris

Dec 18, 2023

 

Joann Harris, 72, of Spartanburg, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 21, 1951, to Charles Preston Moore and Mary Louise Scruggs Harris. 

She retired from Mayfair Mills after 32 years of service and then worked at BI-LO Grocery Store and Wal Mart. 

Surviving is her son, Bobby...

Joseph William Fioccoprile

Joseph William Fioccoprile

Dec 17, 2023

Joseph W. Fioccoprile passed away suddenly Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Margaret (Peggy) Fioccoprile Sheehan and husband Philip, of New Hampshire, father Joesph M. Fioccoprile of Lynn, Massachusetts. His brother Steven Fioccoprile and wife Kim of Oro Valley, Arizona, his sister Laura Duffesy and husband Joseph of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He also...

Martha Rice Franklin

Martha Rice Franklin

Dec 17, 2023

Martha Rice Franklin, 90, entered into the presence of her Lord, and Savior, on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  She was born on August 26, 1933, in Caroleen, NC, a daughter of the late John Sherman Rice and Ethel Mae Allen Rice. For over 66 years she was the devoted and loving wife of the late Rev. Homer Eugene Franklin. 

Martha...

Judy Fleming

Judy Fleming

Dec 16, 2023

Judith “Judy” Pierce Fleming, age 79, greeted her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina with her family by her side. 

Judy was born on February 21, 1944, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Aubrey Johnson Pierce and Mary Ruby Betts Pierce.  She was an active member of Westgate Baptist Church in Spartanburg.

Judy graduated...

Harry Livingston Shinn, Jr.

Harry Livingston Shinn, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Harry Livingston Shinn, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late, Harry Livingston Shinn, Sr. and Lela Gibson Shinn.Harry was a graduate of Duke University and later obtained his J.D. from the University of Michigan. He held a notable career...

Dolline Bogan Inman

Dolline Bogan Inman

Dec 15, 2023

 

Dolline Bogan Inman, 80, of Cowpens, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home.  She was born on February 3, 1943, in Cowpens, SC, a daughter of the late Willie Mae Bogan Ledford and the late Tealman Trent.

 

Dolline was a hard-working lady who did not understand the meaning of the word “quit”. She was the...

Janice F. Stone

Janice F. Stone

Dec 13, 2023

Janice F. Stone, age 85, passed away on December 13, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on November 24, 1938, in Pelzer, SC to the late Thomas McDonald Fennell and Lidia Jordan Fennell. 

A graduate of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, Janice dedicated her life to teaching. For almost 30 years, she taught 7th-grade math and computers at...

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