JoAnne West Fleming
Dec 18, 2024
JoAnne West Fleming, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born March 9, 1940, in Pacolet, South Carolina to the late Bernard James West and Laura M. Howell West.
JoAnne's warm and sweet personality endeared her to everyone she met. She was a greeter at Walmart for many years, sharing her welcoming smile with all the...
Pearl Sellars Poole
Dec 18, 2024
Pearl Sellars Poole, 99, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Odell Sellars and Mary Barnett Sellars. Pearl was like a second mother to many. She was a long-time member of Converse Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School and was a member of the church’s...
James T. Yarbrough
Dec 17, 2024
James T. Yarbrough, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on August 10, 1942, in Una, South Carolina. Known as the "tire guy", James dedicated over 40 years of his life to owning and operating Jimmy's Tires in Roebuck. His expertise and service in the tire industry earned him a reputation that endeared...
Martha Ann Sisk Turner
Dec 17, 2024
Martha Ann Sisk Turner passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at White Oak of Spartanburg. She was born in Spartanburg on October 1, 1937, to the late Isaac Carter and Frances Louise Sisk. She was a 1955 graduate of Fairforest High School. Martha was predeceased by her husband, William Dean Turner. She was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist...
Marion Sims "Pop" Knight
Dec 16, 2024
Marion Sims Knight, a long-time resident of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday. He was 95.
Born in Lancaster, SC., Marion was the third of five children born to Lula and Elmer Knight. As a boy, Marion grew up on a farm and tended to livestock, rising each morning to milk the cows before walking to a one-room schoolhouse.
In 1941, the Knight...
Michael David Link
Dec 15, 2024
Michael David Link, 73, of Chesnee, passed away early Sunday morning at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Michael was born on October 8, 1951, in Spartanburg, SC; a son of the late Guynema Hill Link and John Wesley Link.
Michael was a very gifted electrician. He received his associate degree from Spartanburg Technical College and, furthering his studies, became a Master Electrician....
Nancy Elizabeth Williams
Dec 13, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Williams, was born on September 6, 1957, in Charleston, SC; a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, departed this world on December 13, 2024, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Nancy's journey began in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she would later graduate from Spartanburg High School, Class of 1975.
Nancy was a strong woman, shaped by the...
Doris McKinney Bennett
Dec 13, 2024
Doris McKinney Bennett, 94, of the Cannons Campground Community of Spartanburg, passed away on Friday morning, December 13, 2024. Doris was born on September 14, 1930, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Emma Doris Norris McKinney and Albert T. McKinney, Sr. She was married to the late Walter Carlisle Bennett for 46 years until his passing in 1994.
Doris was...
James "Ray" Murray
Dec 9, 2024
James "Ray" Murray
July 23, 1954 – December 9, 2024
Ray was a decorated 30-year veteran and former Colonel of the City of Spartanburg Police Department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lu (Cheleotis), son, Travis (Jennifer), grandchildren, Chandler and Chloe, step-grandchildren, Christopher and Colton, and brother, Bobby (Tonya).
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Charles...
Margaret B. Fleck
Dec 8, 2024
Margaret McNamara Danfy Fleck, 93, passed away peacefully December 8, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House after a brief illness. Mrs. Fleck, affectionately known as Bernie, was born January 13, 1931, in New York City. Bernie grew up in Astoria, NY and attended St. Michael’s Academy for Young Ladies where she made lifelong friends.
In New York, Bernie met and married...
Emily Irene Crossley
Dec 8, 2024
Emily Irene Fleming Crossley , 92 of Glendale passed away on Sunday, December 08, 2024, at White Oak Estates Spartanburg. Emily was born on March 17, 1932, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Victor S. and Susie Fleming.
Emily was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a babysitter for many children, including all of her grandchildren. She also...
Josephine Edmonds Crisp Slaten
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Josephine Edmonds Crisp Slaten announces her passing on December 7, 2024, at the age of 88.
She was born on May 21, 1936, and was the daughter of Thomas Edmonds and Eulala Owens Edmonds. Her brothers and sisters were James Albert Edmonds, James Carol Edmonds, Lillie Mae Edmonds Lowe, and Emma Bell...
Peggy Norton Barton
Dec 5, 2024
Peggy Norton Barton passed away at her home at the age of 87. Peggy was born on a cold day in January 1937 on a cotton farm outside Town Creek, Alabama. She attended the public schools in Town Creek and graduated with honors from Hazlewood High School in Town Creek. Peggy attended Florence State College and graduated with honors with...
Tom (Ikey) H. Badger, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Tom H. Badger, Jr. (Ikey) of Moore, South Carolina went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, joining his loving wife of 70 years, Hilda G. Badger.
Born February 13, 1931, to the late Tom H. Badger Sr. and Eula Brady Badger, Tom grew to adulthood in Greenville, SC. There he attended Parker High School where...
Mark Weston Jolliffe
Dec 4, 2024
Mark Weston Jolliffe, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home.
Mark was born March 20, 1959, in Culpeper, VA, the son of the late Hugh and Rebecca Jolliffe. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Jolliffe and sister Nancy Gonzalez. He graduated from Culpeper County High School, class of 1977, and was previously employed by RUS, Aramark, and...
Elizabeth "Beth" Blumenfeld
Dec 3, 2024
The world’s light dimmed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, when Elizabeth Walker Blumenfeld took her light on a different path following a short illness. She was born on April 21, 1959, in Bedford, IN to Alan and Donnera Phillips Walker, where she grew up on Fifth Street. After her studies at Indiana University, she married David Blumenfeld of Spartanburg, SC...
Valerie Edwards Littlejohn
Dec 3, 2024
Valerie Edwards Littlejohn, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully departed this life on December 3, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on March 16, 1927, in Sydney, Australia, to the late Harry and Eva Edwards.
Valerie dedicated over 25 years to a career with the Spartanburg Treasurer's office, a commitment and service to her community. Her passion for helping others...
Vivian Smith Byars
Dec 2, 2024
Vivian Smith Byars, 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024, leaving behind a family who loves her very much.
Vivian was born in Blacksburg, South Carolina, on February 10, 1929, to James Arthur and Geneva Childers Smith. A child of the Great Depression, she learned to do the best with what she had and...
James Blakeney Zemp
Dec 1, 2024
James Blakeney Zemp “Blake” unexpectedly passed away on Sunday December 1st in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Blake was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on October 10th, 1962, the son of the late Dr. John Workman Zemp and the late Lois DeWitt Zemp of Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by his loving wife Sarah Elizabeth Zemp and his son Matthew Harper Zemp. Blake...
Tommy William Read
Dec 1, 2024
Tommy William Read, known as "Tom", passed away on December 1, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 83. He was born on August 4, 1941, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Aaron C. and Juanita C. Read.
Tom's professional journey led him to a fulfilling career as a manager with IBM, where he exemplified leadership and...
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