Betty Jo Blackwell Charak
Sep 11, 2023
Betty Jo Blackwell Charak, 95, of Greer, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at her home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on September 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Furman and Grace Steadman Blackwell and the wife of the late Dexter H. Charak.
She was a former resident of New York City and Orlando, FL, and a...
Mary Lee Waldrop
Sep 11, 2023
Mary Lee Waldrop, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, at the age of 89 in Campobello, SC. She was born on December 21, 1933, in Cowpens, SC to her loving parents, the late Olie H. Watkins and Laura Amanda Claxton Watkins.Mary was a shining example of faith, love, and devotion throughout her long and meaningful life. Her unwavering commitment...
Michael Anthony Repshas
Sep 9, 2023
Michael Repshas, 71, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Anthony and Alice Repshas of Oak Park, Michigan.
Mike was a Mechanical Engineer for Lockwood Green for 16 years and retired from BB&T Bank in Greenville, SC. He was a longtime member and Catechist of...
Irvin Floyd Terrell
Sep 9, 2023
Irvin Floyd Terrell, 83, of Spartanburg, and formerly of Michigan and Pawley’s Island, SC, passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born August 22, 1940, in Paw Paw, MI, a son of the late Floyd and Viva Edson Terrell. He was married to Deanne Stephenson Terrell for the last 60 years.
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Peggy Ann Varner
Sep 7, 2023
Peggy Varner, age 88, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in New Port Richey, Florida on September 7th, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Westminster, South Carolina to the late Styles Crump and Ina Sprouse Crump.
Peggy was a remarkable woman who led her life with grace and compassion. She was a...
Robert Eugene Justice
Sep 7, 2023
Robert Eugene Justice, affectionately referred to as Boy Scout Bob, 97, of Spartanburg, died on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Bob was born on August 25, 1926, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late A. Cleveland and Donna Mae Hill Justice. He was married to the late Patricia Ann Poling Justice, who passed...
Paul J. "Sonny" Clayton, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Paul J. Clayton, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, passed away on September 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Born on September 4, 1944, in Spartanburg, SC, Sonny was the beloved son of Paul J. Clayton, Sr. and Edith T. Clayton.Sonny had an illustrious career as a dedicated entrepreneur and was the proud owner of Boots' and...
Travis O'Neil Rhymer
Sep 6, 2023
Travis O'Neil Rhymer, 50, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on January 7, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC to Morris Otis Rhymer and Levaine Turner Rhymer.
Travis was a 1993 graduate of The Charles Lea Center. His participation in the Special Olympics for many years brought him numerous medals and...
Barbara Gardner Strange
Sep 5, 2023
Barbara Louise Gardner Strange, 78, of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 21, 1945, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Milledge Paul Gardner and Mary Louise Elizabeth Coates Gardner Coggins. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph Elbert Coggins.
Barbara was a former Postmistress at the...
Emmeline Knodler Blalock
Sep 5, 2023
Emmeline Knodler Blalock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away at the age of 92. She was born on November 20, 1930, in Butzbach, Germany. On September 5, 2023, she peacefully departed from this world at the Hospice House of Forest City.Emmeline was a dedicated and compassionate nurse who touched the lives of many people in both Germany and...
Barry Nelson Smith, Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Barry Nelson Smith, Jr., of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was born on August 21, 1965, a son of Johnette Cobb Smith of Spartanburg and the late Barry Nelson Smith, Sr.
Barry was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he participated in the choir and was a Sunday School teacher. A...
James Lawrence Worthy
Sep 4, 2023
Mr. James Lawrence Worthy, 92, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home. A native of Spartanburg County, he was born on July 18, 1931, a son of the late Lawrence Worthy and Flora Crawford Worthy Parker and was married to the late Ernestine Alley Worthy.
He was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College with an associate degree in...
Albert Eugene Harvey, Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Albert Eugene “Dickie” Harvey, Jr., 71, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1951, a son of the late Albert Eugene Harvey, Sr. and Virginia Tweed Harvey. Dickie was married to Vickie Turner Harvey for the past 45 years.
A graduate of Dorman High School, he attended the University of SC-Spartanburg....
Elenita Italia Grega
Sep 4, 2023
Elenita Italia Grega, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away from this world early in the morning on September 4, 2023, after an extended period of declining health, including a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Elenita was born on February 19, 1931 in Capodistria, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Benedetti. She was a devout Catholic, and...
Lewis Glenn Gregory
Sep 4, 2023
Lewis Glenn Gregory, 94, of Spartanburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1929, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Fred McDowell Gregory and Biddie Vehaun Gregory. Lewis was married to the late Frances Gentry Gregory.
Lewis was a member of Zion Hill Baptist...
Sandra Jean Fowler Whitener
Sep 3, 2023
Sandra Jean Fowler Whitener, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday September 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Spartanburg, SC on July 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Doris Estepp Fowler, and beloved wife of Benjamin Whitener.
Sandra was a graduate of Dorman High...
Marty Nolen Suddeth
Sep 2, 2023
Marty Nolen Suddeth, a man who touched countless lives with his warm smile and gentle kindness, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of 60, in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on March 24, 1963, in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Marty lived a life filled with adventure, music, and love.Marty's journey began in Spartanburg, where he...
Reginald High Turner
Sep 2, 2023
Reginald High Turner – of Woodruff, SC – passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1937, in Switzer, SC. He was 86 and preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette E. Turner, also from Woodruff, and he missed her dearly. He had two sons, Dale Turner and Darrell Turner; six grandchildren, Ben, Chelsi, Andrew,...
Thomas Christopher Owens, Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Thomas Christopher Owens, Jr., 81, of Drayton, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. He was born March 14, 1942 in Woodruff, SC to the late Thomas C. Owens and Edna Robertson Owens.
He was a member of Bible Truth Baptist Church and a master mason of Converse Masonic Lodge. He worked in the auto body...
Edward DeFoix Huskey
Aug 30, 2023
Edward DeFoix Huskey, 87, of Roebuck, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1936, in the Clifton community of Spartanburg, a son of the late James Guy and Annie Belle Chapman Huskey. DeFoix was married to the late Shirley Ann Riddle Huskey.
DeFoix was a member of El Bethel United...
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