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Sidney E. Linder

Sidney E. Linder

Jul 4, 2023

Sidney E. Linder, age 80, of Spartanburg passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born October 2, 1942, in Spartanburg to the late Winfred Thaddeus and Odessa Millwood Linder.

Mr. Linder was a United States Navy Veteran and a Hyster Mechanic. He was also a member of Truth Chapel World Evangelism Fellowship Church in Spartanburg.

He is...

Carol Garvin Crowe

Carol Garvin Crowe

Jul 3, 2023

 

Carol Ann Garvin Crowe, 68, of Arcadia, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Luther Benjamin and Beulah Atkins Garvin.

She was the administrative assistant to the Dean of Health and Human Science Department at Spartanburg Community College, where she had served...

Evelyn West Thomas

Evelyn West Thomas

Jul 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Evelyn West Thomas, 96, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at White Oak Estates. A native of Spartanburg County, she was born on February 23, 1927, a daughter of the late John and Louise Story West and the widow of the late Billy Cohen Thomas, Sr. 

She was a 50-year member of Ben Avon Baptist Church and retired after 45 years of service...

Andrea Buchanan Foster West

Andrea Buchanan Foster West

Jun 30, 2023

 

Andrea Buchanan Foster West, of Spartanburg, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her home, on the morning of Friday, June 30, 2023. 

 

Andrea was born on February 25, 1952, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of George Washington Foster and Ann Dobbie Buchanan Foster. She was married to Michael Eugene West for 38 wonderful years. 

 

Andrea cared for...

Sloane Noelle Messina

Sloane Noelle Messina

Jun 27, 2023

Sloane Noelle Messina passed away in her parents’ arms on June 27, 2023. Born April 28, 2023 in Spartanburg, SC to Anthony Messina and Kelly Saquin, she touched many lives during her short 2 months.

Our feisty girl came into the world kicking and screaming. 8 weeks early and weighing a mere 3 lbs., she was a fighter ready to...

Jill Lindsey Burnette

Jill Lindsey Burnette

Jun 27, 2023

Jill Lindsey Burnette, 71, formerly of Boiling Springs, SC, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 8, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Sally Louise Johnson and Joshua Thomas Lindsey, Jr.

 

Jill was retired after serving over 25 years at Beverage-Aire. She was a faithful member of Rainbow Baptist Church....

Dorothy Ann Hendricks Stadterman

Dorothy Ann Hendricks Stadterman

Jun 27, 2023

Dorothy Ann Hendricks Stadterman passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after bravely battling illness for many years. Born February 29, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Donald and Fidelis Fitzmaurice Hendricks.

 

Dorothy worked for many years at Duer/Carolina Coil in Greer prior to her retiring. She immensely enjoyed spending time with her family...

Donna Turner Melton

Donna Turner Melton

Jun 26, 2023

 

Donna Turner Melton,78, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Calhoun, GA, she was born February 14, 1945, a daughter of the late James and Louise Rogers Turner.

 

She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg Methodist College and received her Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from Winthrop University. She retired after...

Hazel Palmer Sellars

Hazel Palmer Sellars

Jun 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Hazel Pettit Palmer Sellars, 98, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Inverness Assisted Living.  She was born on May 27, 1925, in the Walnut Grove Community, a daughter of the late Andrew Harlan and Ruth Allen Layton Pettit. She was twice married, first to the late John Tillman Palmer and then the late Smith LeRoy Sellars.

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Ronald L. Wright

Ronald L. Wright

Jun 24, 2023

 

Ronald L. Wright, age 57, of Moore, SC, went to be with his Lord after a brave battle with cancer, on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Sally McBrien Wright and Terry L. Wright of Columbus, OH.  Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio but traveled the world.

Ron served over...

Harold Dudley Hatfield,Jr

Harold Dudley Hatfield,Jr

Jun 24, 2023

 

Harold Dudley (Hal) Hatfield Jr., 77, died Saturday, June 24, 2023,  peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and friends, after a brief illness.  Born April 12, 1946, in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Jeroline Atkinson Yelton and Harold Dudley Hatfield, Sr.  He was a Baptist of the Christian faith.

 

Mr. Hatfield was...

Jonathan "John" Roger Cash

Jonathan "John" Roger Cash

Jun 23, 2023

Jonathan “John” Cash joined his ancestors in Valhalla, on Friday, June 23, 2023. 

To become one of the greats comes with learning from the past. Don’t worry it takes time, effort, pain, laughter, and a dark sense of humor. Jonathan "John" Roger Cash embodied every one of those traits and took most lessons life gave him, learned from them, and...

Frank James Salerno

Frank James Salerno

Jun 22, 2023

 

Frank James Salerno, age 69, passed away Tuesday June 22, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

 

Born February 26, 1954 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles P and Rose (Curran) Salerno. 

Frank graduated from Darby Township High School.  He was employed as a supervisor at Pet Dairy and Poly Deck....

Geraldine Patton Ivey

Geraldine Patton Ivey

Jun 22, 2023

 

Geraldine Patton Ivey, age 90, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  She was the faithful, loving wife of the late, Euial Jack Ivey to whom she was married to for 59 years before his death.

As the manager of the cafeteria at Hendrix Elementary School, she fed many students, teachers, and other guests...

David Erwin Howard, Sr.

David Erwin Howard, Sr.

Jun 21, 2023

 

David Ervin Howard, Sr., 68, of Inman, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born November 5, 1954, in Spartanburg, a son of the late Leonard Robert Howard and Pearl Lee McGaha Howard.

 

David enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing and teaching his grandchildren how to fish. He retired from Inman Mills after 27...

Harold R. Ellis, Sr.

Harold R. Ellis, Sr.

Jun 21, 2023

 

Harold R. Ellis, Sr. passed away on June 21st, 2023, in Cowpens. He was born on December 22nd, 1935, in Gaffney to Fred Lee Ellis and Effie Odell Spencer Ellis.  Harold graduated high school and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.  After his military service, Harold began his career as a Manager with Hoechst...

Jessie "Jack" Amaker

Jessie "Jack" Amaker

Jun 21, 2023

 

Jessie "Jack" Amaker, a Spartanburg native known for his love of music, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 83.   He was born on February 1, 1940, to the late James McNeely Amaker and Beulah Aiken Amaker.  Jack was a long-time resident of the Charles Lea Home in Spartanburg. Jack had a loving smile that he...

Caroline Morris Greer

Caroline Morris Greer

Jun 18, 2023

 

Caroline Ivey Morris Greer, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on June 18th, 2023. She was affectionately known as "Dear" by her grandchildren.

Caroline was born on January 29th, 1940, in Concord, NC. Her parents were Caroline Ivey Morris and Williamson Wallace Morris, Jr. and she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Farrow Morris.

Caroline was a kind,...

Jackie Lee Pfeiffer

Jackie Lee Pfeiffer

Jun 18, 2023

 

Jackie Lee Pfeiffer was born on March 3, 1937, in French Creek, NY, to the late John and Dorothy Pfeiffer. He was the second of three children (the late Rosemarie Pfeiffer White and Leo Pfeiffer). Jack passed peacefully into God’s comforting embrace on Father’s Day, June 18, 2023, at the age of 86.

Jack led a good, honorable, hard-working...

Chris Sigmon

Chris Sigmon

Jun 17, 2023

 

Randall “Chris” Sigmon of Spartanburg, SC, age 68, was promoted to glory Saturday, June 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by family after enduring a year-long battle with ALS.

 

Chris was born June 1, 1955 in Hickory, NC. As the first-born son of his family, he was born to lead, love, and serve others. He carried these attributes...

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