Life Tributes

Mellie Joyce Merritt

Mellie Joyce Merritt

September 21, 2021

Joyce Merritt, 81, passed away from complications of the COVID 19 virus on September 21 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Ligon and Evelyn Turner Merritt and was of the Baptist Faith. She will be dearly missed by her son, Darren Wells (Ronda), Grandchildren Christopher Wells (Allison), Ashley Timms (Kyle), and Joshua Wells, all...

Dale C Moody

Dale C Moody

September 21, 2021

Dale C. Moody, 80 the wife of the late Hank Moody passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 born in Greer S.C she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. And Lois Cox. She was the mother of the late Kim D. Kelley and the mother of Rhonda and Mark & Angela Tinsley and she was the grandmother of 10...

Barbara Ann Ott

Barbara Ann Ott

September 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Ott passed away on September 22nd, 2021 in Newberry SC. Born on November 30th, 1947 in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Hayden Sparkman and Ella Francis Lorraine Sparkman. Barbara is survived by her three siblings John R. Sparkman, Jack A. Sparkman, and Susan D. Sparkman; three children Mark A. McEntire, Angelina L. McEntire,...

Julia Louise Sickler

Julia Louise Sickler

September 20, 2021

Julia Louise Sickler, aged 32, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Greenville, SC. She is survived by her parents, Dean and Andrea Sickler; sister, Stephanie, nephew Caleb and brother-in-law Joseph Sweetland; Aunt Hilary and Uncle Robert Latimer and cousins Drew and Chris; Aunt Wendy and cousins Jenifer and Ashley Roberts, Roy Carter, Ben Carter, Hiram Martin; Aunt Sharron...

Ronald L. Pike

Ronald L. Pike

September 20, 2021

Ronald L. Pike, 78, was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Gladys Pike. He grew up in Monticello, Kentucky and London, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Margaret E. Kitchens; his sister Donna Anderson; his daughters: Carrie Lynn Pike, Anne Kathryn Kitchens Chilcoat and her husband Brad and Jessica Lynn Watsula and her husband Dan;, his...

Gudrun (Judy) Robinson Clapp

Gudrun (Judy) Robinson Clapp

September 20, 2021

Gudrun (Judy) Robinson Clapp passed away September 20, 2021, after declining health, at Legacy at Southpointe Assisted Living in Greenville SC. Judy was born July 10, 1928, in East Prussia, Germany, and served as a translator for the US Army at the end of WWII, where she met her late husband Earl and then settled in Scotland Ct. She was...

Avery Lynn Hightower

Avery Lynn Hightower

September 20, 2021

Avery Lynn Hightower passed away on September 20th, 2021 peacefully at his home in Piedmont SC with his oldest daughter Andrea at his side. Born on December 14th, 1943 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Frances Hightower and Julia Parker. Avery is survived by his three daughters, Andrea, Dena, and Jennifer (Trey); grandchildren, Amber, Faith, Dillon,...

Linda Gale Tucker

Linda Gale Tucker

September 19, 2021

Linda Gale Tucker, 75, of Liberty SC passed with her family by her side, Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Greenville SC she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Tucker Sr and Eva Bryson Tucker. Surviving is her daughter, Michelle Moon (Greg); sons: Richard Hightower (Teresa) and William Sanders (Jamie); and 3 grandchildren. A brother Bobby Tucker (Michele);...

Bruce K Brown

Bruce K Brown

September 19, 2021

Bruce K. Brown of Greenville passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 82. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Kinney, granddaughter Sarah Neal, brother and sister-in-law Melvin C. Brown, Jr. and Charlotte Brown, nephew Spencer Brown, and niece Cindy Post. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Margaret. He treasured his family and supported them faithfully....

Simon Pedro Talavera

Simon Pedro Talavera

September 19, 2021

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John C Toke

John C Toke

September 19, 2021

John C. Toke, 81, beloved husband of Maryann Hummel Toke, passed away on September 19, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late John Steven and Anna Toke. Surviving in addition to his wife of 52 years are three sons, John S. Toke (Marie), Jeffrey Michael Toke, and Brian Alan Toke; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild;...

Herma Kim Goldberg

Herma Kim Goldberg

September 19, 2021

Herma Kim Goldberg, 61, of Travelers Rest, passed away on September 19, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach Florida she was the daughter of Herman Kite and Ruby Marie Taylor. Survivors include her husband, David Goldberg, two children; Laura Blasenak and Jeffrey Swaim, other survivors include, three grandchildren and three siblings; Elaine Cowan, Sandy Kite, and Dale Kite. Herma was...

Larry Keith Whitman

Larry Keith Whitman

September 19, 2021

Larry Keith Whitman, 78, of Easley, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on May 13, 1943, in Anderson County. He was a devoted worker in the textile industry for many years and retired as a supervisor. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of the late James and Lorene Whitman. Larry is survived...

Peter J Potosky

Peter J Potosky

September 18, 2021

Peter J. Potosky, 85, passed peacefully at his home in Greenville on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was the husband of Sally Potosky, and the son of the late Peter Potosky and Jule Duda Potosky from Livingston New Jersey. As a music teacher, “Coach” Potosky was loved by his students. As a professional clarinet player, “Pete” Potosky was admired by...

Harl Bahntge

Harl Bahntge

September 18, 2021

Harl Lewis Bahntge, 72, of Spartanburg, passed away on September 18, 2021. Born in Lakin Kansas he was the son of Julian Virgil Bahntge and Flora Aileen Countryman. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bahntge, his children: Harl Bahntge, Jr., Angel Wilson, Schad Barnett, Shane Barnett, Shannon Barnett, Pete Bahntge, Charles Bahntge, Misty Holzmeister, and Sarah Bahntge other survivors include his...

James Marcus Lamb

James Marcus Lamb

September 18, 2021

James Marcus Lamb, 35, of Greer, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2021. Born in Greenville, SC to James Michael Lamb and Donna Good, on May 23, 1986. Marcus was survived by his parents; children: Jenna, Blake, and Marcus; sisters: Brooke and Amber; brother: Zachary; step-mother: Laura Lamb; grandmother: Jean Lamb; and...

Debbie Gay Young

Debbie Gay Young

September 18, 2021

Debbie G. Young September 20, 1964 – September 18, 2021 Tucson, AZ Deborah “Debbie” Gay Meyers Young, 56, widow of Ralph Joseph Young, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Tucson Medical Center of complications from Covid 19. Debbie was born in Roswell, New Mexico, to the late William and Judith Meyers. She is survived by her two brothers –...

Grayson Denny Pitts

Grayson Denny Pitts

September 17, 2021

Grayson Denny Pitts, 65, passed away at home on Friday, September 17th 2021 at his home. He was born Thursday, July 26th, 1956 in Anderson, SC to his parents, the late William Denny and Myra Elizabeth Morris Pitts. He will be sadly missed by his wife Dena Pitts and his brother William Pitts.

Gwendolyn May Cason Murrell

Gwendolyn May Cason Murrell

September 16, 2021

Gwendolyn May Cason Murrell, 79, of 220 Murrell Road, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and May Cason. She was retired from J.P. Stevens Parker Plant and was a member of Grove Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

William “Tommy” Thomas Vinson

William “Tommy” Thomas Vinson

September 16, 2021

William Thomas Vinson February 9, 1948 – September 16, 2021, Greenville, South Carolina William Thomas Vinson, 73, passed away Thursday, September 2021 in the presence of God’s grace and mercy and the love of his two daughters. Known throughout his life by family and friends as Tommy, he was born in Union, South Carolina; the third child and only son...