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Robert Earl Fox

Robert Earl Fox

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Earl Fox,88, a man of honor, dedication, and love, passed away on August 30, 2023, at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on September 9, 1934, in the serene town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, and embarked on a life journey filled with service, family, and enduring connections. Robert was born to Charlie Fox...

Mounthye Eric Songmouang

Mounthye Eric Songmouang

Aug 27, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Eric Songmouang, 26, died Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born February 20, 1997 in San Jose, CA, he was a son of Phannha Songmouang and Ael Adda Fasanan.

In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his son Everette Nan-Kim; brothers, Andrew, Aaron, and Issac Songmouang; half siblings, Darlina and Aiden Siharath; and his stepfather, DaoVanh Siharath.

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Mary Clardy Griffith

Mary Clardy Griffith

Aug 27, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Mary Clardy Griffith, 69, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born February 8, 1954 in Greenville, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Audrey and Eleanor Ligon Clardy. She was a graduate of Berea High School, class of 1972. Mary was a secretary to the Principal at Parker High School...

Beverly Cohen Huntley

Beverly Cohen Huntley

Aug 25, 2023

Beverly Cohen Huntley, 85, died following a long illness on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Born September 4, 1937, in Spartanburg, SC, Beverly was the daughter of the late C. Henry Cohen and Kathleen Carter Cohen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Stephen Jennings Huntley. She is survived by her children, Grace Huntley Coleman and her...

Donna Gossett Johnson

Donna Gossett Johnson

Aug 24, 2023

Heaven just got sweeter as Donna Gossett Johnson entered into her eternal home on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus!

Born December 16, 1948 in Union, SC, Donna was a daughter of the late James P. Gossett and Vivian Doris Stepp Gossett. She was a dedicated Christian who was never afraid to display her...

Imer Gean Woody

Imer Gean Woody

Aug 24, 2023

Roebuck, SC- Imer Gean Woody, 67, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Born September 12, 1955 in Spartanburg, SC, Imer Gean was a daughter of the late Lonnie Henry Woody and Dolly Lucille Burnett Woody. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1975.

Imer Gean’s bliss was tending her garden, caring for her plants, and enjoying...

Marion Finch

Marion Finch

Aug 23, 2023

Roebuck, SC- William Marion Finch, 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Born April 5, 1952 in Pauline, SC, Marion was the son of the late William Daniel “W.D.” Finch and Ruth Harrison Finch. He was a graduate of Dorman High School and a longtime employee of Walnut Grove Auctions and Event Rentals, Inc. Marion was a farmer, specializing...

TyQuirez Rashad Sims

TyQuirez Rashad Sims

Aug 22, 2023

TQ was born on June 28, 2002 in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Spartanburg Regional Hospital to Marcie Scott and Timothy Sims, Jr. 

TQ enjoyed vibing out to music, making jokes, family time and his new found love for video streaming. But the most important thing that he cherished was being a father. 

His love and bond with his...

Lois Ruth Johnson

Lois Ruth Johnson

Aug 20, 2023

Lois Ruth Johnson, age 78, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at her home. 

Born in Endicott, NY on January 31, 1945, to Frank and Ruth Cramer, she was the wife of Ralph Lee Johnson. Lois graduated from Vestal High School in 1963. During her professional career, she held a number of clerical positions. During...

Charlotte Burns Thompson

Charlotte Burns Thompson

Aug 17, 2023

Charlotte Burns Thompson, 83, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. 

Charlotte, affectionately known as “Mama C” to many, was born in Rome, Georgia on October 29, 1939 to Lila Harris Burns and John Gilbert Burns. As a young girl, she took piano and voice lessons. She attended Shorter College...

David Allen Addington

David Allen Addington

Aug 15, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- David Allen Addington, Sr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home.

Born March 26, 1963, in Salisbury, NC, David was the youngest son of the late Claude Addington and Blanche Fowler Addington.

He is survived by his son, David “DJ” A. Addington, Jr,; daughter, Danielle A. Belk; and 4 grandchildren. Also surviving is one...

Kenneth Aldon Ducker

Kenneth Aldon Ducker

Aug 15, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Kenneth Aldon Ducker, 61, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Born June 5, 1962 in Bellflower, CA, Kenneth was the son of the late Glenn Ducker and Beverly Dutson Ducker. He was longtime employee of Millikin where he worked as a chemist. Kenneth was kind and generous with a funny sense of humor. But most importantly he...

Karen Lee Waitman

Karen Lee Waitman

Aug 15, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Karen Lee Waitman, 60, wife of the late Eddie Norman Waitman, Sr., died Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Born November 11, 1962 in Downey, CA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter Donaldson, Sr. and Virginia Doris Anspach Donaldson.

Karen is survived by her children, Eddie Norman Waitman, Jr., Faith F. Waitman, and Johnny W. Waitman.

The...

Frederick Palfy, Jr.

Frederick Palfy, Jr.

Aug 13, 2023

Frederick “Freddy” Palfy Jr., 47, son of Paula Jean Young, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. 

Born March 12, 1976 in Orrville Ohio, Freddy was a devoted pet owner. Throughout his life he found companionship with his beloved dogs, Bobo and Snooky.  

His family will remember him as a prankster with an uncanny sense of humor. Freddy’s greatest...

Larry Flynn

Larry Flynn

Aug 10, 2023

Lawrence Emile Flynn, Jr.March 6, 1948 – August 10, 2023

“We have no problems” was an often heard expression throughout the Flynn house. Well, Dad, that may be true, but we’re wrestling with a big problem now. Lawrence Emile Flynn, Jr., died on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the age of 75. Known professionally as Larry, “Lurry” to his beautiful...

Jena Felmet Hughes

Jena Felmet Hughes

Aug 7, 2023

Moore, SC- Jena Felmet Hughes, 69, wife of James Earl Hughes, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born April 30, 1954 in Asheville, NC, Jena was a daughter of the late Hubert Woodrow “Lightening” Felmet and Edith Gregory Felmet. 

Jena may have been tiny in stature, but had a larger than life personality...

Luther Hinkle Hallman

Luther Hinkle Hallman

Jul 31, 2023

Spartanburg, SC- Luther Hinkle Hallman, 73, husband of Judy Gail Stephens Hallman, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born January 24, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC, Dr. Hallman was a son of Frank Hallman and Catherine Baker Hallman.

His unwavering commitment to serving others began at an early age when he achieved the prestigious...

Thomas Henry Lloyd, Jr.

Thomas Henry Lloyd, Jr.

Jul 30, 2023

Thomas Henry Lloyd, Jr., age 91, a loving husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Summit Hills Retirement Community.

Thomas (Tom) was born on June 15, 1932 in Washington, D.C., the son of Thomas Henry Lloyd and Thelma Andrews Lloyd. He attended public school in Arlington, VA. After graduating from the University of North...

Sharon Laqueeta Cockrell

Sharon Laqueeta Cockrell

Jul 26, 2023

Roebuck, SC- Sharon Laqueeta Cockrell, 77, wife of the late James Cockrell, Jr., died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 25, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Bradley Smalley and Paul Murph, Sr. Sharon was a graduate of Fairforest High School and Spartanburg Technical College’s Nursing...

Charles Miller Clark

Charles Miller Clark

Jul 24, 2023

Boiling Springs, SC- Charles Miller Clark, 80, husband of Ruth Jones Clark, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Born January 29, 1943 in Fairfield, TN, Charles was a son of the late Isaac Miller Clark and Madeline Beesley Clark. He graduated in 1967 with a BA in ministry and a minor in Greek from Harding University. He was the...

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