Eric's Obituary. He was a member of Graham Chapel and retired as a loom fixer from Landrum Mills. Click a candle below to add a candle to your message. Surviving are his wife Teresa Brown Foster of Gainesville, Fla., mother Martha Jane McIntosh of Greenville, SC; son Caden Adair Foster of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Amanda Lee Foster of Greenville, SC, Visitation: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, Greenville Chapel, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601, Funeral: Thursday December 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Greenville Chapel. ">Spartanburg | ">Spartanburg | ">Boiling Springs | ">Pacolet, To Our Families and Community. Morris is the son of the late Vernon and Annie Bell Drummond. Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory | Sitemap | Privacy Policy
Born February Dorothy Ballew Edwards, 81, of Spartanburg, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023. Funeral Home website by. She was the widow of Charles Francis Drake. Mr. James Edward Jackson of 120 Goodwin Drive, Taylors, SC passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Prisma GHS. He Stephanie Denise Mabrey, 50, passed away on February 13, 2023. Surviving are his wife Abelene M. McDonald of the home; two sons, Julius A. Sellers was the co-owner, along with his wife, Sandy of Sellers Seafood since 1969 and a member of Parkway Free Will Baptist Church. Carolyn Wright Fair of 800 S. Main St. Greer, South Carolina died Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. and Janet Quinn Joey Grant Scruggs, 56, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was the husband of Betty Lou Whitt Bruce and the son of the late Rev. Greer, SC. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2208 Beaverdam Road Mr. Kelley leaves to cherish fond memories his daughter: Angela Kelley; three sons: Michael Kelley, Zeb Pepsi Stewart, Kevin (Jasmine) Kelley; five sisters Margie Wicks, Mattie K. Midgette, Mildred Kelley, Justine (Howard) K. Harris, Mary K. Chappell; one brother Walter Shortboy (Lena) Kelley; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends. Viewing is Friday, May 22, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00pm. Mrs. Jolley was born on September 7, 1940, in Middletown, Virginia, the daughter of the late Ben Everett Rogers, Sr. and Josephine Baker Rogers. Surviving are three daughters, Debora Ann Williams of Pendergrass, Ga. Patricia Ann Mays of Lithonia, Ga. and Latasha Williams of the home; one son Otis Junior Mays of Duncan, SC; two grandchildren an one great grandchild Graveside Service : Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the Brown Eternal Gardens, 248 Elmer St., Greer, SC. John Powell Sellers, III. She was the wife of James Broadus "Jim" Ballew of the home.She was a, Krystal Paris Cannon, 34, of Roebuck, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Service, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services 502 Hampton Rd. WALHALLA, S.C. Eunice Ann McAlister Shook, 80, wife of Charles Jay Shook Sr., of Walhalla, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, at her residence. Born in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late M.C. He was born in Johnstown, PA on December 2, 1958 to Mr. Daniel Mark Wensell, 64, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on February 18, 2023. Paul Mead Hunt IV of 294 Mt. Surviving are his sister, Elaine "Carolyn" Johnson of Travelers Rest, SC; one brother, brother Thomas James Tiny Talley, Jr. of Travelers Rest, SC; a niece and nephew reared in the home April Q. Talley Sanders (Tyrone) and Jamar Talley (Courtney), A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Upstate Family Funeral Service, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC 29601, The family is at 308 Earle Drive, Greenville,SC. William had the ability to make anyone laugh, and he left this world too early. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Raymond William Rainbow Talley of 308 Earle St. Greenville, SC died Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Everette Lewis Lineberger, age 93, of Inman passed peacefully into eternal life on February 11, 2023. Joshua Lee Williams, 44, of Inman, SC, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 17, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Joshua Lee Williams, 44, of Inman, SC, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 17, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer. Susan Ann Cephas departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Mrs. Crowe was a member of Casey Creek Baptist Church and was part of the church choir for many years. Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline(John) Sullivan of Easley,SC;three sons, Jackie(Kyong) Waller of Simpsonville,SC, Leon Waller of Killeen, TX and Gregory Waller of Greenville,SC; two sisters, Ida(Eddie) Ryan of McCormick, SC and Mildred(James) Drummond of Greenville,SC; one brother Johnnie Callahan of Richmond,Va; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Visitation (Walk Through) on Monday, May 11, 2020 1:00 - 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave., Greenville, SC, Graveside on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:00pm at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, South Carolina. Edwin Dalton Rivers, 89, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Summit Hills. Floyd Mortuary. Graveside service Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 3:00pm at Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer Street, Greer, SC 29651 (Immediate Family Only). SC and one sister Jennifer Nyoka Brown of Greenville, SC, Memorial Service, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601. Pastor Miles was reared in a A Celebration of the Life of Kimberly Rhodes will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Foster Chapel Baptist Church, Roebuck, SC. A Celebration of the Life of Kimberly Rhodes will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Foster Chapel Baptist Church, Roebuck, SC. A native of Spartanburg County, he was the husband of Julia Mae Alverson Brewton and the son of the late Henry and Margaret McCoy Brewton. William is predeceased by his daughter, Ginny McBee. She was the wife of David Atkinson and the daughter of the late Alma H. and Leonard N. Hill. Freddie Gene Kelley ,81, died on February 27, 2023 after a long illness. Gay Clement-Atkinson, PhD, passed away on February 12, 2023. , Piedmont, SC 2967, Ruskey Lee Evans of 611 Blackwell Rd. Anthony Tyrone Miller of 801 S. Main St. Greer, SC died January 10, 2022 at his residence. She was a private music instructor for piano, flute and voice, and taught music at Western Kentucky University for over 20 years. He was the husband of Betty Lou Whitt Bruce and the son of the late Rev. Surviving are a son, James Earle Dennis of Welford, SC; two sisters, Bobbie Jean Burnside of Travelers Rest, SC., and Belinda Clarke of Greer, SC; three brothers, Freddie M. King and Darryl King both of Greer, SC and Isaiah King of Canton, N.C. Visitation is Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Mr. Kelley was employed in the textile industry for many years. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran, Mr. Rivers was a graduate of Chesterfield High School and graduate of Clemson University where he played football for Coach Frank Howard, playing in the 1957 Orange Bowl. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at 806 Millsgrove Ct., Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Mary leaves behind to cherish fond memories, two sons, Darius Sitton, Javis Sitton; her parents, Virgina Grady Turner (the late Leepolian Turner- step father) of Greer, SC and Samuel Jackson; sisters, Teresa Grady, Jennifer Grady and Felicia Grady; uncles, Darryl (Kathy) Grady, Thomas Grady and Steve (Debra) Grady and a host of relatives and friends. David was a graduate from Boiling Springs High School, class of 2003. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Scruggs. Funeral Home website by. . Travelers Rest, SC 29690, Service: Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Renfrew Church. February 18, 2023, J. W. Woodward Funeral Home. Those left to cherish fond memories are: 2 sisters, Dorothy (Willie T.) Cooper of Duncan, South Carolina, and Ruby (Lawrence) Williams of Greenville, South Carolina, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, along with other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. He was also a Mason and had been employed by Star Paper Company for over 30 years. A beloved wife, mother, and friend, she James Spencer Pintuff, 70, passed away Wednesday, Feburary 8, 2023. Ms. Abraham is survived by one daughter, LeVone Collins of Greenville, SC; one son, Robert Abraham of Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Anne earned her Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University, Magna Cum Laude while raising four children and teaching. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free. Who Where Receive obituaries Ararat Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Martha Elizabeth Burdette Forbis, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home. Ronald Newman was born in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on June 4, 2020 in Greenville, SC. Simpsonville, SC passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 Private services are complete, Delitha Goodlett of 366 Edwards Road Lyman, SC died January 26, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center Surviving are a daughter Shakneca Flemmings of the home; four sisters Magdalene(Ronald) Byrd of Simpsonville,SC, Phyllis Green and Cynthia Green both of Greer, SC and Jacqueline Green of Greenville,SC; four brothers Roy(Delores) Smith of Greenville,SC, Jimmy Green and Kenneth Green both of Greer,SC and Calvin Smith of Taylors,SC; two grandchildren Visitation Friday, February 4, 2022 from 1:00 until 5:00 at Upstate Family Funeral Sdevices 502 Hampton Road Greer, SC Funeral; Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Alive Center 1675 JA Brooke Dr., Greer, SC Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St. Greer, SC. Born February 26, 1940 in Riverton, KS, she was the daughter of the late William Adrian and Lula Mae Smith Wilson. Gaffney - Ruby Nell Edgerton, age 55, of 630 Colonial Ave, apt 51 Gaffney, SC., transitioned from this life on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Who Receive obituaries Agonda Stacey Crowe The memorial service will follow at Bobo Funeral Chapel at 6:00 William Hodge McBee, 59, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was the wife of David Atkinson and the daughter of the late Alma H. and Leonard N. Hill. Ms. Abraham loved the Lord and was a committed member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Greenville. Enell Bruton passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Prisma (GHS). Beverly attended Jonesville High 2023 Bobo Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service. Marian was born in Spartanburg on May 29, 1933, a daughter of the late Bernice Dillard Tweed and EverettTweed. Ga.; two sisters, Shirley Wright-Jackson of Greenville,SC and Mary Genise( Victor, Sr.) Gardner of Taylors, SC one sister -in-law, Ellen Wright of Taylors, SC: 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He leaves to cherish loving memories, his children: Emmanuel (Rose) Griffin, Wayne (Dalisa) Griffin, Ronald (Gloria) Griffin, Beverly Griffin Hackett, Valerie (Stanley) Burnette, Debra (Timothy) Mansell, Reggie (Kim) Griffin and Reverend Calvin (Alzine) Smith. Lee R. Sloan formally of 377 Loop Street Greenville, SC, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 6 Piney Rd, Greenville, SC. Minister Trina Darlene Glover Rice of 107 Kemper Lane Greer, SC died Sunday August 9, 2020 at her residence. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com. 08/04/1938 - 02/24/2023. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Atkins (Ben) of Gaffney, SC and Tina Brown of Moore, SC; her Rachel Louise Raines Brown, 80, of Gaffney, SC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, February 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. After completing his education, Thomas began his career as a Machinist. Mr. Sloan was a member of Mt. . Sharyon Benson passed on June 17, 2022 at Prisma Health Greenville. Service is Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm both will take place at Upstate Family Funeral Services - Greer, 502 Hampton Rd, Greer, SC 29651. John Powell Sellers, III 82, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence. Greer, SC 29651 Burial: Brown Eternal Gardens 248 Elmer St. Greer St. 29651, Kimberly Wilson passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital Private services are complete, Marian R. Davis of 345 Five Forks Rd. Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2020 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601, Graveside Service: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm at The Brown Eternal Gardens, Elmer St., Greer, SC 29651, Baby Girl AasuniDior Carson born June 22, 2020 died July 24, 2020. Viewing Friday, June 12, 2020 from 1:00 - 5:00 (walk through) in the Greenville Chapel. Memorial Service Friday, June 17, 2022 at 1:00pm at Upstate Family Funeral Services, 506 Arlington Ave. Greenville, SC 29601, Michael Christopher Townsend of 4106 Vassar Dr. Greer, SC died Saturday May 28, 2022 at his residence Surviving are his wife Anne Townsend of Kill Devil, NC; his father William Townsend of Kentucky; two daughters, Zoe and Sophia Townsend of NC; two sisters Julie (Chris) Camposano of Simpsonville, SC and Jennifer King of Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Willie Maude Waller of 125 Haviland Ave. Greenville, SC died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence. Joe Leonard Hall Sr., departed this life on Sunday July 5, 2020 at Spartanburg hospice. Graveside Memorial Service, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 12:00pm at White Hall Independent Methodist Church, 130 Brown Arrow Circle, Inman, SC 29348. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9539. Willie resided in New York until his later years and he returned back home to Greer, South Carolina in 2005. Greenville, SC died Saturday July 18, 2020 at Alpha Health and Rehab Greer, SC, Surviving are two sisters: Mildred Booker and Elouise Teague both of Greenville, SC; three brothers, Charles Toliver, Jr., Johnny Miller and Otis Goldsmith all of Greenville, SC, Sarah E. Lake formerly of 414 Crosby Circle, Greenville, SC departed this life on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Southpoint Health and Rehab. He was born in Spartanburg Mr. Reuben Kenny Hayes, 80, of Chesnee, SC passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. Williamston, South Carolina 29697. 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