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Donald Launius

June 25, 2014

Donald Deward Launius, age 81, widower of Delores Jean Launius, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Born in McLeansboro, Illinois, he was a son of the late Jeff Hillard and Delcie Jenkins Launius. Mr. Launius was a graduate of Southern Illinois University before serving his country in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard. He was a member of Community of Christ and was a Mason for...
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Ferne Launius

June 2, 2014

Alta Ferne Launius, age 79, widow of Jeff Doyle Launius, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014. Born in Wayne County, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Burl Robert and Gladys Butler McCormick. After moving to Simpsonville in 1962, Mrs. Launius owned and operated Ferne's Day Care Center for a number of years. She was a dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a former...
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Donald Siegler

April 17, 2014

Donald Matthew Siegler, age 82, husband of Kathleen Siegler, passed away at home on April 17, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Leonard and Helen Siegler. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, worked as an Engineer, Sales Manager, and Vice-President of Sales in Black Clawson Pulp and Paper Technology, and was the owner of Paptek,...
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James O'Neal

April 13, 2014

James Edward O'Neal, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Born in Ozark Illinois, he was a son of the late Charles Paul and Mary O'Neal. Jim graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS degree in Economics and participated in the ROTC program. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force and served during the Korean war and was...
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Buddy Evans

April 9, 2014

Lennie Cecil "Buddy" Evans, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born in Camden, he was a son of the late Luther Claude and Lessie Belle Bullock Evans. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and owned Buddy's Carpentry and Repair since 1985. He was a friend of Bill Wilson for 29 years and his purpose in life was helping people come to sobriety. Buddy was an avid golfer...
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Donnie McDowell

April 3, 2014

Donnie Ray McDowell, age 78, husband of Eleanor Stone McDowell, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Harold and Ethel Hellams McDowell. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from West Point Stevens after 32 years of service. Mr. McDowell was of the Methodist faith and was a Shriner and Mason. In addition to his wife of 15 years, Eleanor...
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Kenneth Stange

March 7, 2014

Kenneth W. "Ken" Stange, age 62, husband of Anne Lomas Stange, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of the late Roy and Violet Keizer Stange. In addition to his wife of 28 years, Mr. Stange is survived by a son, Kenneth Edward Stange and wife Stephanie; a daughter, Katherine Anne Melson and husband James; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Oostendorp; and his...
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Calvin J. Carlton

November 9, 1931 - February 15, 2014

Calvin J. Carlton, 82, of Mauldin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his home. He is the son of the late Carl Duke and Beulah Jackson Carlton and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Carlton. He was retired from Kemet Electronics and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by daughters, Linda Gault, Judy Reeves, Gail Craig and Jennifer Day; sons,...
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W.G. "Bill" Odom

February 11, 2014

W.G. "Bill" Odom, age 92, husband of Lillian Cooper Odom, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Born in Bell, Florida, he was a son of the late James E. and Susan Arabelle Lanier Odom. He was a graduate of Lee College and was a minister and church planter in Washington State and Florida. Mr. Odom was a member of the Church of God. In addition to his wife of 17 years, Mr. Odom is...
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Douglas Charles Rollings, Sr.

February 9, 2014

Douglas Charles Rollings, Sr., age 74, husband of Karen Gray Rollings, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his home. Born in Watertown, New York, he was a son of the late Charles Marion Rollings and the late Ruth Beulah Johnson Morrow and her husband Benjamin F. Morrow. Mr. Rollings was a U.S. Navy Veteran having attained the rank of 3rd Class Petty Officer and 3rd Class Signalman. He...
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Gary T. Weaver

July 19, 1942 - January 11, 2014

GARY T. WEAVER SIMPSONVILLE, SC Gary T. Weaver, 71, Simpsonville, SC, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Tad and Helen Hamm Weaver of Clarion County, PA. He was formerly the co-owner of Metalife Inc. in PA and retired from Old Dominion Box Company, Past President of the Franklin Jaycee's, Past Master of Franklin Myrtle Masonic Lodge #316, a Shriner of...
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Frieda M. Love Middlebrooks

June 16, 1927 - January 10, 2014

FRIEDA M. MIDDLEBROOKS GREER, SC Frieda Love Middlebrooks, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband William "Bill" Middlebrooks, on Friday, January 10, 2014. She was born June 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan where she lived until she moved to Simpsonville, SC in 1983. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville. She is survived by one brother...
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Melvin Houck

January 7, 2014

Melvin Richard Houck passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 due to complications with cancer. He was the husband of the late Joann Borkowski Houck, the mother of their five children, David Houck (Darlene) of Columbia, Ken Houck (Ruby) of West Chester, OH, Susan Wagner (John) of Newark, OH, Daniel Houck (Sharon) of Greenville, and Michael Houck (Kristin) of Fountain Inn. He is also survived by...
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Isaac F. Lewis, Jr.

December 5, 2013

Isaac F. Lewis, Jr., age 89, widower of Ida Curti Lewis, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Born in Conway, he was a son of the late Isaac F. Lewis, Sr. and Claude Horne Lewis. Mr. Lewis served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Air Force having fought in World War II and in the Vietnam War. He attended Mauldin United Methodist Church. Mr. Lewis is survived by a...
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Bruce Duncan

October 21, 2013

Bruce Douglas Duncan, age 83, widower of Ruth Miller Duncan, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. Born in Simpsonville, he was a son of the late Marvin James Duncan and Elsie B. Duncan Cheek. Mr. Duncan was retired from the U.S. Air Force following 20 years of service. He was then employed with John D. Hollingsworth. Mr. Duncan was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He loved to fish and...
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Lynn Craine

October 13, 2013

LYNN FORREST CRAINE SIMPSONVILLE, SC Lynn Forrest Craine, 61, of Simpsonville, SC went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Greenville Memorial. She was the daughter of the late Charlie M. Forrest, II and Hester Padgett Forrest formerly of Anderson, SC. She is survived by two sons Forrest D. Henriksen and Travis N. Craine; one granddaughter Kai E. Craine; three brothers...
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Verla McIntosh

September 30, 2013

Verla S. McIntosh-Galland Greenville Verla Sellers McIntosh-Galland, 100, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Greenville Glen Assisted Living. Born in McKenzie, AL. Verla was the daughter of the late Horace and Lillie Sellers of Independence, MO. Verla is survived by a son Edgar McIntosh (Kathy), a daughter Pat Kral (Wayne); 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great...
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Robert Benage

September 29, 2013


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Barbara Harris

September 15, 2013

Barbara Knapp Harris, age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at her home with her family. Born in Kirksville, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Helen Fitzgerald Knapp. Ms. Harris was a Registered Nurse for almost 50 years, most recently at Upstate Surgical Center from where she retired in June. She spent her lifetime caring for people. Ms. Harris is survived by...
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Frances Virginia Lovinggood

August 10, 2013

Frances Virginia Lovinggood Mauldin Frances Virginia "Jenny" Henderson Lovinggood, age 87, and widow of Norman Ansel Lovinggood, died on August 10, 2013 at The Cottages of Brushy Creek in Greer. Born in Mauldin, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cleveland Henderson and Martha Frances Clyde Henderson. Jenny grew up on a small farm near Mauldin, attended Mauldin High School, and...
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Thomas Arthur Nold

July 5, 2013

Thomas Arthur Nold, age 65, husband of Charlotte Ford Nold, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013. Born in Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Arthur and Helen Kopacka Nold. Mr. Nold loved his country and honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 and fought in the Vietnam War. He was retired from Beavex. In addition to his wife, Mr. Nold is survived by three daughters, Jennifer...
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Glen Hensley

June 20, 2013

Glen L. Hensley, widower of Mary H. Hensley, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Born June 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Pearl Laws Hensley. Glen was retired from Campbell Tile Co. and was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Peggy Susan (Dennis) Sutton; three sons, Terry (Jeanette) Hensley, Jackie (Linda) Hensley, and Robert ...
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Robert Carbaugh

March 18, 2013

Robert A. Carbaugh, 65, of Mauldin, South Carolina, formerly of Marienville, Pennsylvania, passed away March 18, 2013 at Diamond Health and Rehab, Simpsonville, SC. Born October 28, 1947, at Kane Hospital, Kane Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Floyd Sr. and Anna (Johnson) Carbaugh. Robert was employed at Bishop's and Anderson and Jackie Mauldin in the Mauldin area. He was sctive in the...
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Linda Rigsby

March 16, 2013

Linda Kay Rigsby, age 51, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on Saturday 3/16/2013 at her home. She was born on 12/8/1961 in Tampa, Florida to her parents, Mr. Glen Fitzgerald and Mrs. Sylvia Fitzgerald. Linda was the second of two children. She met and married Mr. Edgar Rigsby in Tampa in on June 12, 1981. She graduated high school in Tampa, Fl. She and her family moved to Simpsonville, SC in...
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Joy Hamilton

March 11, 2013

Joy Hamilton Greenville Joy Wood Hamilton, age 58, wife of Harold James "Jim" Hamilton, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 11, 2013. Born in North Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Albert Creel and Thelma Wood Creel. Joy was a member of Beth Haven Baptist Church, a Kindergarten teacher for 20 years, and also served on staff at Bob Jones University. In addition to...
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Blanche Chiles

October 18, 2012

Frances Blanche Chiles, age 91, widow of James F. Chiles, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis A. Fowler and Mamie M. Fowler Whitt. Mrs. Chiles was a homemaker for 64 years and was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles and loved her family...
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Wilma Styles

August 18, 2012

Wilma Lee Styles, age 79, wife of Edward Eugene Styles, Sr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Whitman and Viola Loggins Allen. She was a member of Bellview Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Styles is survived by two sons, Eddie Styles, Jr. and Terry Styles; a grandson, Eric Styles and his fiancée Callie...
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David Miller

August 15, 2012

David Frederick Miller, age 67, husband of Patricia L. Miller, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of the late Richard M. and Marion Kirchner Miller. Mr. Miller was a US Marine Corps Veteran and was a truck driver. He loved to fly airplanes and was a jack of all trades. He was a loving husband and father and never knew a stranger. In addition...
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Gene A Brashier

August 14, 2012

Gene Brashier, age 72, of Simpsonville, passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2012. He was the husband of Carmen Daniel Brashier and the son of the late William Brashier and Floree Dot Kirby Brashier. Mr. Brashier was retired from Hollingsworth after 40 years of service and was a member of Standing Springs Baptist Church since the 1960s. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons:...
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Linda Camp

August 8, 2012

Linda Lou Camp, age 76, widow of David V. Camp, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leonard "Joe" and Hilda Champ Reese. She was a home maker and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Camp is survived by a daughter, Jo Ellen Blue; two sons, Scott David Camp and Douglas Eric Camp; and...
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Doris Cassels

August 6, 2012

Doris Helen Cassels, age 85, widow of George Alton Cassels, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Charles William and Annie Rebecca Brown Melhorne. She was a home maker and a member of Mauldin Church of Christ. Mrs. Cassels is survived by two daughters, Ann Gail Salazar and Sonja Marie Hall; a son, George...
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Billy Wooten

July 15, 2012

William Earl "Billy" Wooten, age 58, husband of Shirley Forrester Wooten, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Lillian Miller Wooten and the late Clyde G. Wooten. Mr. Wooten was a former project manager with Iron Mountain and was an active member of Standing Springs Baptist Church where he worked in the student ministry and recreation....
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Myrtis Maunee Reeves

June 21, 2012

Myrtis Maunee Reeves, age 87, widow of Bill Franklin Reeves, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Alazo O'Shields and Juanita Poole O'Shields Chambers. Mrs. Reeves was a home maker who loved plants and her two kitties, Rocky and Cookie. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Reeves is survived by a son, Gary F....
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Nancy Waters

May 26, 2012

Nancy Payne Waters 75, of Greenville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 26, 2012. She was the wife of the late Gwain Waters for 49 years and the daughter of the late James Payne and the late Bessie Day Payne. Nancy was a Home Maker and a member of Carpenters Chapel. She is survived by two daughters: Linda Waters Fowler and husband Mike of Conestee, Nannette Waters Greer of Pelzer,...
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Frank Bud Dix

April 7, 2012

Mr. Frank (Bud) Dix, 97 passed away on Friday, April 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Audre Hopkins Dix. Bud was the son of the late Frank Ashman Dix and the late Gertrude Barney Dix. Bud worked for Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania where he began his career selling rotary telephones and retired 40 years later as a sales manager. He was also a past president of Bell Telephone...
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Jerry Holcombe

April 4, 2012

Jerry Harold Holcombe, age 74, widower of Doris Waters Holcombe, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Born in Simpsonville, he was a son of the late Robert Harold and Fannie Bagwell Holcombe. He was retired from John D. Hollingsworth On Wheels, Inc. following 28 years of service. Mr. Holcombe attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a Shriner and Mason. Mr. Holcombe is survived by two...
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Thomas Holford

April 4, 2012

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Dateline: Simpsonville Heading: Thomas (Tommy) Holford Tommy Holford 33, of Simpsonville passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2012. He was the son of Tom Holford and Ann Harrison Holford. Thomas worked in the food industry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters: April Simpson and husband...
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Scott Bailey

March 14, 2012

Scott Avery Bailey, age 58, husband of Marcia Howard Bailey, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Born in Greer, he was a son of Doris Pruitt Bailey and the late Elmore James Bailey. He was a member of Cathedral Community Church and was a friend to all. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Bailey is survived by two daughters, Aubrey Bailey Nalley and Ashley Bailey Dunlop and husband...
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Curtis Boger

March 14, 2012

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Dateline: Pelzer Heading: Curtis Boger Curtis Boger 59, of Pelzer passed away on Wednesday March 14, 2012. He was the son of Isaac Lewis and the late Ida C. Lewis. Curtis served his country in the United States Army. Curtis is survived by one sister: Louise Cabe of Mauldin, two brothers: Jeff Lewis and wife Lura of Pelzer and Joe...
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Ida Lewis

June 4, 1925 - February 6, 2012

Mrs. Ida Lewis, 86, of Mauldin passed away on Monday February 6, 2012. She was wife of Isaac Lewis. Ida was retired, a member of Mauldin United Methodist Church, loved to cook and enjoyed life. In addition to her husband she is survived by three sons: Curtis Boger of Pelzer, Joe Boger and his wife Darlene of Simpsonville, Jeff Lewis and his wife Lura of Pelzer, one daughter Louise Cabe of...
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Phyllis Murray

January 28, 2012

Phyllis N. Murray, age 81, wife of Donald M. Murray, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Born in Owensville Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Ivan Walter and Maereta Gwen Simpson Newton. Mrs. Murray was a home maker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her husband of 59 years, Mrs. Murray is survived by two sons, Stephen Murray and wife...
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Elmina Mills

January 12, 2012

Elmina West Cooper Mills passed away on January 12, 2012 at The Springs in Simpsonville, SC. She was born on October 30, 1919 in Simpsonville and was the daughter of Jesse Roy and Lena Belle Thackston West. She was retired from W.R. Grace in Simpsonville and then worked as a volunteer for many years at the Golden Strip Relief Agency. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed working with flowers....
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Janelle Boyce

January 10, 2012

Janelle Irene Hudson Boyce, age 79, widow of Tommy Nelson Boyce, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Dora Cooper Hudson. Mrs. Boyce was retired from Her Majesty Industries, Inc. and was a member of Standing Springs Baptist Church and the Lighthouse Sunday School Class. She was...
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Greg Hall

November 14, 2011

Gregory Russell Hall, age 47, husband of Sonja Marie Hall, of 3 Lone Pine Court, died Monday, November 14, 2011. Born in Miles City, Montana, he was a son of Robert Jon Hall and Claudia Renee Bement Day. Mr. Hall was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a Technician with Charter Communications. He was an avid hunter and loved metal detecting and brewing beer. In addition to his wife and parents...
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Billy Smith

June 10, 1939 - October 18, 2011

Billy Mack Smith, age 72, husband of Beverly Massey Smith, of 404 Wemberly Way, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Born in Simpsonville, he was a son of the late J.C. and Bessie Bell Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from Cryovac as a Shipping Supervisor after 46 years of service. He attended Standing Springs Baptist Church and was a member of the Simpsonville Masonic Lodge...
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Cheryl Katamay

May 2, 1957 - August 1, 2011

Cheryl Leigh Sostarich Katamay, age 54, wife of William J. “Bill” Katamay, of 324 Monroe Drive, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Gloria Myers and the late Anthony Sostarich. She was a volunteer with many ministries. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Katamay is...
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Helen Prasnicki

May 22, 1916 - July 29, 2011

Helen F. Prasnicki, age 95, widow of John Prasnicki, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at McCall Hospice House. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Francis Janiszewski Formella. Mrs. Prasnicki was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Mrs. Prasnicki is survived by two sons, Aloys Prasnicki and wife Maxine and Roger Prasnicki and wife Rosalin, all of Isabella, MN;...
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Odessa McClure Ross

November 16, 1919 - May 2, 2011

Mrs. Odena McClure Ross, 91 of Simpsonville died Monday (May 2, 2011) at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Ross was born November 16, 1919 in Blairsville, Georgia to the late Alvin McClure and the late Kittie Totherow McClure. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening and flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Festus W. Ross....
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Diane C Titus

May 24, 1934 - April 15, 2011

Diane C. Titus, 76, of Simpsonville, SC passed away Friday, April 15th 2011 after a brief hospitalization. A life-long educator, Diane taught in NY and SC. She taught at Greenville Tech, retiring in 2006. Diane leaves behind her beloved husband, David Titus of Simpsonville, children Susan J. Christensen and Sandra J. Acs of Maryland, Timothy G. of Ohio, Gerald D. and Paul B. of Simpsonville...
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Doris Oressa Gentry

February 13, 1921 - April 15, 2011

Doris Oressa Gentry, age 90, formerly of 103 Bramlett Street, Simpsonville, died Friday, April 15, 2011 at Day Spring Nursing Home. Born in Greenville, Ms. Gentry was the daughter of the late Daniel Homer and Oressa Wilburn Gentry. She was a retired accountant with Cryovac Division of W.R. Grace in Duncan and Simpsonville. Ms. Gentry was a member of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville. Ms....
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Cynthia Evelyn Shaw

July 24, 1924 - April 2, 2011

Mrs. Cynthia Evelyn Shaw, 83, of Simpsonville, SC, passed from this life Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Macon Georgia. She was born July 24, 1927, in Windmill Gap, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie David and Virgie Walker Cox. She was the widow of Wade H. Shaw, Sr. who preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Shaw was a member of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville. She had attended Concord...
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Joe W. Barton

August 23, 1936 - March 8, 2011

Joe W. Barton 74, of Simpsonville passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2011. Joe was the husband of the late Shirley Humphrey and the son of the late Sam Jones Barton and the late Mayzel McKinney Barton. Joe was retired from Cryovac Simpsonville where he worked as a mechanic. Joe was of the Baptist Faith and a lifelong member of Brandon Baptist Church. Joe is survived by two sons: Danny Barton and...
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Maebelle Adams White

August 24, 1913 - February 15, 2011

Mrs. Maebelle Adams White, 97 of Greenville died February 15, 2011 at McCall Hospice House of Simpsonville. Mrs. White was a member of Mauldin First Baptist Church and the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. She retired from W.R. Grace (Cryovac) in 1978. She was preceded in death by her, husband Broadus H. White, father and mother Benjamin Franklin Adams and the late Eva Mae Ellis Adams, brothers Roy...
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Harold Lee Jordan

January 27, 2011

Harold Lee Jordan, 87 of Simpsonville passed away on January 27, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Sara Duncan Jordan and the son of the late Fred Jordan and Gussie Luquire Jordan. Harold was of the Baptist Faith, retired textile worker and serviced his country in the United States Air Force during WWII. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters: Sandra Hart and husband...
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Janet T. Loveland

April 6, 1923 - January 7, 2011

Janet T. Loveland 87 formerly of Whippany, New Jersey, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 7,2011 She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Loveland. Dear mother of Charles E. Loveland 11 and Patricia Kohlmann and her husband John . She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial service in her memory will be held in New Jersey in the spring. ...
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Louise Cannady Hunt

January 4, 2011

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Simpsonville Jones Chapel Dateline: Simpsonville Heading: Louise Hunt Maggie Louise Cannady Hunt, 92 of Simpsonville, widow of the late Willie Edward Hunt, died January 4, 2011 at The Brian Center in Hendersonville North Carolina. Mrs. Hunt retired from Woodside Mills and was a lifelong member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons...
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Doris Hayes Henry

February 8, 1932 - December 18, 2010

Doris Hayes Henry, 78, of Simpsonville, widow of William Abe Henry, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010, at NHC Mauldin after a seven year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She retired from Cryovac and was a member of East Georgia Road Baptist Church in Simpsonville. Born in Woodruff, she was the daughter of the late Columbus Webster and Ada Mae Hayes. She was predeceased by her sisters, Nell...
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Sarah Frances Hipps

April 10, 1928 - November 4, 2010

Sarah Frances Hipps 82 , went to be with the Lord On Thursday November 4,2010. Beloved wife of the late Curtis Hipps, she retired from Cryovac. She leave behind her sons Broadus Curtis Hipps Jr., Steve Lewis Hipps and his wife Shirley and John Thomas Hipps. Also survived by adapted granddaughter raised in the home Joni Hipps, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren a one great great...
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Jerrie Guthrie

March 31, 1943 - October 24, 2010

Jerrie Guthrie 67 went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2010, she was a member of Brookwood Community Church .She leaves behind her daughter, Janet Guthrie and her son, Otis Guthrie and his wife Tammy. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, grandchildren Nancy, Shawn, Travis and Thomas Guthrie. A celebration of her life will take place at the Brookwood Chapel on Thursday...
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John Bell

July 27, 1921 - October 17, 2010

John Bell 89 went to be with the Lord on October 17,2010, He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville and a veteran of the United States Air Force World War 11. He was preceded in death by his first wife Hilda Mae Bell and his son John Gordon Bell He leaves behind his wife Betty Bell and his daughter Nancy Parker and her husband William. He is also survived by two step- sons,...
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John Bell

July 27, 1921 - October 17, 2010

John Bell 89 went to be with the Lord on October 17,2010, He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville and a veteran of the United States Air Force World War 11. He was preceded in death by his first wife Hilda Mae Bell. He leaves behind his wife Betty Bell and his daughter Nancy Parker and her husband William. He is also survived by two step- sons, one step- daughter, twelve...
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Willaim Dewitt Tollison, Jr.

March 24, 1947 - October 17, 2010

William Dewitt Tollison Jr., 63, went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 17,2010, beloved husband of Evelyn L. Tollison. A veteran of the United States Air Force. He leaves behind his children Shelia Lindsey and her husband Scott, Tina Childress and her husband Terry and Trey Tollison. He is also survived by his brothers , Boyd V. and Donnie J. Tollison, sisters Shirley Allison and Mary...
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Betty Jean Ballew

October 24, 1929 - October 7, 2010

Betty Jean Ballew 80 went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 7,2010. Beloved wife of Charles Ballew ,she was a devoted member of Simpsonville First Baptist Church and was a member of the Joy Fellowship, Patterson Circle and Ester Sunday School; Class. She leaves behind her children, Chris Ballew Foster and his her husband Marvin, Chuck Ballew and his wife Kat and keith Ballew. She is also...
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Paul Allen Jordan, Sr.

October 25, 1924 - October 4, 2010

Paul Allen Jordan Sr. 85 , passed away peacefully on Monday October 4, 2010 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. Born in Greenville on October 25,1924 beloved husband of the late Lola Ophelia Jordan for fifty nine year. He was a devoted member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Simpsonville and was a veteran of the United States Army WW II and retired from Cryovac as a...
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Dawn Marie Childers

April 18, 1970 - September 10, 2010

Dawn Marie Childers, 40, of Mauldin, SC passed away September 10, 2010 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born April 18, 1970 in Tokyo, Japan to Larry Lee and Juanita Cauthen Childers of Mauldin. She was a graduate of Mauldin High School and was previously employed as an animal caregiver. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Mauldin where she was a member of the Adult 2...
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Myrna Stevenson

February 10, 1924 - September 5, 2010

Myrna M. Stevenson 86 went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 5,2010. Beloved wife of John ( Bob ) Stevenson. She leaves behind her children David Stevenson and his wife Donna ,Kent Stevenson and his wife Laura. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great grand children, her son-in-law ,Odis Haley .She was preceded in death by her daughter, Suzette Haley. The Family will...
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Mary Jane Hattaway Stephens

August 14, 1946 - August 31, 2010

Mrs. Mary Jane Hattaway Stephens, 64 of Simpsonville died August 31, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surving are her husband, Henry Stephens; sons, Robbie Stephens and Billy Stephens and wife Brigitte of Simpsonville; and grandchildren, Chris and Tyler, The family will see friends at Cannon Jones Funeral Home in Simpsonville Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. ...
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Isabelle Cooper

February 9, 1909 - August 24, 2010

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Simpsonville Dateline: Clinton Heading: Isabelle Jane Cooper Isabelle Cooper 101, passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2010. She was the daughter of the late James Mercer and the late Elizabeth Boyd Mercer. S he was predeceased b her husband B. R. Cooper and sister Elizabeth Mercer. She was retired from the Pittsburg Board Of Education,...
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Charles Hamby

December 1, 1920 - August 18, 2010

Charles Smith Hamby, Jr. Charles Smith Hamby Jr. formally of Simpsonville, passed away at Rolling Green Village in Greenville on Wednesday August 18, 2010. He was born December 1, 1920 in Greenville County, SC to the late Charlie Smith Hamby and Mary Jane Garrett Hamby. He moved to Simpsonville, SC in 1931and resided there for most of his life. Mr. Hamby was predeceased by his wife of 55...
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Corrie Rogers McCoy

May 12, 1924 - August 8, 2010

Corrie Rogers Mc Coy 86 Passed away on Sunday August 8,2010 a native of Greenville ,SC, she was preceded in death by her husband John Patrick Mc Coy. She leaves behind her daughter, Sharon Shumaker and her husband Bob, her son, Steven Wood and his wife Shelley and three grandchildren Katy Lancaster, Maureen and Stuart Wood. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 11,2010....
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William Henry Bayer

July 11, 1951 - July 31, 2010

William Henry Bayer 59 went to be with the lord on Saturday July 31, 2010 beloved husband of Oleanna D. Bayer .He was a employee of Lockheed Martin. He is also survived by his children William, Christine, Heather, Michael, Danielle and Keith also his sister Nancy Sandlin and eighteen grandchildren The family will receive friends at Cannon Jones Funeral Home, 603 West Curtis Street ,Simpsonville...
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Mimmerd A. Blegen

October 31, 1919 - June 29, 2010

Minnerd Blegen, 90 of Simpsonville passed away on Tuesday June 29,2010 at NHC Mauldin. Born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, he was the husband of Adeline Blegen and the son of the late Alfred Blegen and Almeda Blegen. He was a retired mechanical engineer, of the Lutheran faith a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and served his country in World War 11 in the United States Army. He is also...
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Mary H. Hensley

January 17, 1938 - June 11, 2010

Mary H. Hensley wife of Glen L. Hensley was called home to be with the Lord on Friday June 11,2010. She was born on January 17,1938,she was the daughter of the late Jack L. and Mamie Irvin Hilton. Mary was retired from PYA/ Monarch Inc. . She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda C. Tyner and a grandson Joshua Hensley. Surviving is a daughter, Peggy Susan (Dennis) Sutton and three sons, Terry ...
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Fred Livingston Calvert

November 2, 1924 - May 23, 2010

Fred Livingston Calvert 85, of Simpsonville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday May 23, 2010. He was the husband of Sophie Lee Burnett Calvert and the son of the late Hover Clyde Calvert and Lucy Ann Storay Calvert. Fred retired after 45 years from Woodside Mills of Simpsonville. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and a former Deacon. His love for music was always evident in...
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Raymond Ray Baim

October 25, 1938 - May 19, 2010

Raymond “ Ray” H. Baim 71, went to be with the Lord On Wednesday May 19,2010; beloved husband of Sarah Goode Baim of the home. He was retired from the United States Navy, Vietnam era and Kemet Electronics. Ray was a member of First Baptist Church Constee. He leaves behind his son, Kevin Ray Baim and his wife Paige; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Edwards and her husband Danny. He is also survived by...
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Arthur W Hughes

June 5, 1934 - May 14, 2010

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Dateline: Mauldin Heading: Arthur W. Hughes Arthur W. Hughes 75, of Mauldin passed away on May 14, 2010. He was the husband of Lois Fournier Hughes and the son of the late Carroll Hughes and the late Hazel Sherman Hughes. Arthur was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a retired owner of a Christian Book...
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Seth Dylan Jones

May 22, 1987 - May 6, 2010

Seth Dylan Jones, 22 , passed away on Thursday May 6,2010. He leaves behind his parents, Kevin Morton Jones and Debra Vinjamuri. He leaves behind his brothers, Matthew Gregory Jones and his wife, Janelle and Mitchell Adam Jones and his wife, Dana. He is also survived by his step- father, Dave Vinjamuri; several step-brothers and step-sisters; his favorite niece, Ava Lorraine Jones; his aunt and...
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Barbara Matthews

April 16, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Rose Holmes Matthews, 71, of Simpsonville, died April 16, 2010 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville. She was born September 6, 1938 in Opalika, Alabama to the late Fred K. Holmes and Clara A. Partridge Holmes. She was a homemaker and was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Simpsonville where she was a member of the Temple Elderly Ladies Sunday School Class. She was...
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Linda Copeland

March 30, 1946 - April 13, 2010

Linda George Copeland 64, of Piedmont passed away on April 13, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Jay A. George and the late Frances Tiller George. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Springs Baptist Church . She is survived by two sons: Kenneth R. Copeland and wife Monica of Greer, James A. Copeland and wife Misty of Simpsonville, five grandchildren and one brother: Andy George of...
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Patricia Gray Nabors

April 26, 1935 - April 2, 2010

Patsy G. Nabors, 74 died April 2, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Gray Court a member of Dials United Methodist Church. She was retired from Kemet Electronics. She was predeceased by husband Alvin Nabors, a son: Roddy A. Nabors, a daughter: Laura N. Moody, sister: Linda Gregory, father: Bryson Gray and mother: Virginia Hellams. She is survived by daughter: Debby Gaffney and husband Butch,...
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Dennis C. Edwards, Jr.

May 20, 1968 - March 31, 2010

Dennis C. Edwards, Jr., 41, of Simpsonville, son of Dennis C. and Roberta Edwards, Sr. died Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother and sister in law, Derek and Kristin Edwards, and his nephews Alex and Aedan Edwards all of Indianapolis, IN. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations...
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Frances E. Lindberg

November 4, 1939 - March 30, 2010

Frances E. Lindberg, 70 went to be with the lord on Tuesday March 30,2010, loving wife of Ronald G. Lindberg. She leaves behind her sons Eric Lindberg and his wife Kelli and Gary Lindberg. She is also survived by her brother, Otis Muse Jr., and her grandchildren, Evan And Emily Lindberg. The family will receive friends at Greenville Memorial Gardens Chapel on Friday April 2, 2010 from 1-2 PM...
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Joan Andrea " Cahill" Desjardins

January 13, 1945 - March 28, 2010

Joan Andrea Cahill Desjardins, 65, passed away on Sunday March 28 ,2010 beloved wife of the late Thomas Cahill Sr..She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Irene Maxfield. She leaves behind her children, Andrea Cahill, Thomas Cahill Jr. and his wife Michele, Stephen Cahill and his wife Jackie, Paul Cahill and his wife Julie, and Brian Cahill. She is also survived by her sisters,...
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Dorothy Lee Brandon

June 28, 1921 - March 21, 2010

Dorothy Lee Ramey Brandon, 88 of Fountain Inn, SC formerly of Huntington, W. VA., went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 21,2010. She was the wife of the late Russell R. Brandon, MD. She is survived by her sons, Ronald R. Brandon, Wayne R. Brandon and daughter, Lucinda Brandon Jefferson. She is also survived by her brother, Lloyd Ramey, thirteen grandchildren and five great...
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Edna West

June 25, 1925 - March 20, 2010

Edna Blakely West SIMPSONVILLE, SC-- Edna Blakely West, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, James Bernice West. She was the daughter of the late Robert Erskine and Othella Orr Blakely of Laurens. She was a sixty-five year member of Simpsonville First Baptist Church. A 1942 graduate of Laurens High School...
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Raymond Louis Owens , Jr.

January 3, 1979 - March 7, 2010

Raymond “ Louis “ Owens Jr. 31, went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 7, 2010. He was a member of Rabun Creek Baptist Church, he leaves behind his loving parents Raymond Louis Owens Sr. and Dianne Parker Owens. He is also survived by his sisters, Melissa Mims and her husband Ronnie, Crystal Pressley and her husband Brad. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew, Karly & Dalton Mims...
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Delmer Gene Foster

June 16, 1940 - February 3, 2010

Delmer Gene Foster 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 3,2010.. He leaves behind his loving wife Jean Foster of the home, his daughter Teri Gentry and her husband Harold, his sons Tim and Tommy Foster. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother and five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Cannon Jones Funeral Home 603 West...
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Gerald W. Hamilton

November 21, 1927 - January 31, 2010

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Simpsonville DATELINE: Simpsonville Heading: Gerald W. Hamilton Gerald W. Hamilton 82, of Simpsonville passed away on Sunday January 31, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Evelyn Evans Hamilton and the son of the late Robert Garfield Hamilton and the late Lula Therrell Hamilton. Gerald was a retired owner of the Food Mart of...
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Elizabeth Benton

January 18, 1930 - January 23, 2010

Benton Conestee Elizabeth Benton, 79, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2010, beloved wife of Roy Benton for sixty two years. She was born in Greenville County on January 18, 1930. She is the daughter of the late Lemule and Jassie Fow ler. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Conestee for forty two plus years. Dear mother of Ashley Ben ton and his wife...
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Randy Burgess

June 2, 1949 - January 14, 2010

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Simpsonville Dateline: Simpsonville Heading: Randy R. Burgess 60, of Simpsonville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 14, 2010. Born in Greenville Randy was the son of the late John Raymond Burgess and Duane Nation Burgess. In addition to his mother he is survived by two daughters: Denise B. Earle and Amanda B. Hardwick...
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Rhondda Sandstrom Uphold

October 23, 1930 - December 30, 2009

Dateline Simpsonville, SC Rhondda Sandstrom. Uphold 79 went to be with the lord on Wednesday December 30 2009. Beloved wife of L. Donald Uphold. She was born in Sydney, Australia on October 23, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents Enid and Emil Sandstrom. She married Donald in 1950. She was a member of Mauldin United Methodist Church. She leaves behind her children Donald Stephen...
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Louise Medlin Kennedy Kirk

August 14, 1938 - December 27, 2009

Mrs. Louise Medlin Kennedy Kirk, 71, of Piedmont, SC died December 27, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown. She was born August 14, 1938 in Pickens County, SC to the late Lester Medlin and Rosa Lee Landers Medlin. She retired from Georges Creek Baptist Church where she was a teacher in the kindergarten program where she was affectionately known by the children as “Aunt Lou”. A member...
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Merle W. Taylor

October 21, 1916 - December 23, 2009

Merle W. Taylor 93 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 23, 2009, beloved wife of the late Carney W. Taylor. She was a member of First Baptist Church Simpsonville. She leaves behind her sons, Thomas W. Taylor and his wife Marilue and Richard Z. Taylor. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Cousins and Betty Coleman, and her brother Lawrence Wilder, Grandsons, Eric Taylor and...
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Elizabeth M. Neal

February 16, 1926 - December 17, 2009

Elizabeth M. Neal Gray Court Elizabeth M. Neal, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, De cember 17, 2009, for merly of Simpsonville, beloved wife of the Rev. Carl D. Neal, she was a member of Hickory Tavern Church of God. She leaves behind her children: Sandra Matthewson, Alice Wel lams, Carl A. Neal, Ste phen Neal, Robert Neal, Linda Martin, Lester Neal, Walter ...
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Mary Williams Patton

December 16, 1917 - December 10, 2009

Mary Williams Patton 91, formerly of Simpsonville, SC . passed away on Thursday December 10,2009 at the home of her daughter in Townville She was the widow of Jesse Aubrey Patton. She leaves behind her daughter , Brenda Campbell and her husband Douglas of Townville. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Gary Patton, of Greenville, Lisa Thomas of Fountain Inn, and Marlin Mc Collum of...
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John W Kerns

June 29, 1948 - November 29, 2009

John W. Kerns III 61, of Simpsonville passed away on Sunday November 29, 2009. Born in Greenville South Carolina he was the son of John W. and Mary Kerns. John served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam in the 1ST Cavalry Division and was the recipient of the purple Heart. John is survived by one sister Mary Jane, one brother James Kerns and cousin and caregiver Timothy Brett. A...
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Dolores Stackowski

November 26, 1935 - November 20, 2009

Dolores J. Stackowski Simpsonville Dolores J. Stackowski, 73 went to be with the Lord on Friday November 20, 2009. A native of Wilkes Barre, Pa., she is survived by her loving husband, Bernard Stackowski. Beloved mother of Debra J. Kady and Lori Ann Stackowski. She is also survived by her grandson, Steven Kady, and her brothers Joseph Hurst and Charles Hurst of Pennsylvania. A funeral Mass...
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Margaret CARLTON

August 1, 1922 - November 11, 2009

To: Greenville News From: Cannon Funeral Home Jones Chapel Dateline: Simpsonville Heading: Margaret E. Carlton Mrs. Margaret E. Carlton 87 of Simpsonville passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2009. Born in Conesetee she was the wife of Russell Carlton and the daughter of the late Mr. James A. Beaman and Nellie White Beaman. Margaret was a retired seamstress and a member of Glendale Baptist...
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Louis Sokolowski

June 13, 1930 - October 26, 2009

Heading: Louis Anthony Sokolowski Louis Sokolowski 79, of Simpsonville passed away on Monday October 26, 2009. Louis was the husband of Madeline Sokolowski and the son of the late Ludwig Sokolowski and Jean Prezkop Sokolowski. Louis served his country in the United States Army and was retired from GE where he was a supervisor in the Gas Turbine division. In addition to his wife he is survived...
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Virginia Richey

March 10, 1924 - October 22, 2009

Virginia Ann Richey 85, of 308 North Pliney Circle Simpsonville passed away at National Health Care Mauldin on Thursday October 22, 2009. She was born in Clinton SC. and was the daughter of the late Hoyt W. Richey and the late Virginia Watts Richey. She graduated from Gray Court Owings High School and was employed for 33 years by Western Union in Greenville SC. She was a member of First...
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