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Kenneth Wayne Mathis - April 30, 1945 - January 18, 2021

Departed: 01/18/2021 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Kenny Wayne Mathis, 75, of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord, whom he loved and trusted, on Monday, January 18, 2021. Born April 30, 1945 in Blacksburg, SC he was the son of the late Oliver Samuel Mathis and Venice Martin Mathis. He was predeceased by his brother, Howard Mathis and sisters, Javon Brown and Bonnie (Tess) Motts. Kenny was a very special and loving person with an infectious smile and is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was laid to rest at Pacolet Memorial Gardens. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenneth Wayne Mathis please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Margaret Pierce Martin - June 14, 1922 - November 26, 2014

Departed: 11/26/2014 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Avis Pierce Spencer Martin, 92, of 171 Holly Street, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, 2014. She was born June 14, 1922 in Spartanburg County, a daughter to the late Clarence Ralph Pierce, Sr. and Bertha Lee Pierce. She was predeceased by her husbands, Grady Spencer and Ed Martin. Margaret was a member of Pacolet First Baptist Church where she was a former teacher of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, W.M.U. Director and choir member. A member of the Glendale Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, she retired from Beaumont Mills and Mountainview Nursing Home. Surviving are two daughters, Linda S. Wyatt and her husband Edward, of Pacolet and Kaye Peeler of Pacolet; her stepchildren, Frankie Martin, Cathy Martin and Patsy Martin, all of Union, Don Martin and his wife Mary of Jonesville, David Martin and his wife Pam, of Ohio, and Beverly Martin of Washington; her grandchildren, Monty Wyatt, Angie Smiley and her husband Jeff, Lance Jernigan and his wife Shannon, and Eddie Wyatt and his wife Amanda; and her great-grandchildren, Bradley and Hannah Smiley, Ali and Brock Jernigan, Mason and Matthew Wyatt, and Lauren and Emily Hotek. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Pacolet First Baptist Church, 310 West Main Street, Pacolet, SC 29372. Funeral service will follow in the Church Sanctuary at 2:00 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy Sparks and the Rev. Joel Gardner. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Nellie Mae Fleming - May 29, 1924 - June 27, 2014

Departed: 06/27/2014 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Nellie Mae Fleming, 90, of Spartanburg, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born May 29, 1924, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Austin Turner and Lillie Mae Lee and the widow of Howard Redmond Fleming. She was retired from Jonathan Logan and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church of Pauline, SC. Survivors include a daughter, Gwen Wyatt (Charles) of Pacolet, SC; granddaughters, Traci Thornton (Brad) of Pacolet and Cindy Tollison (Larry) of Spartanburg; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Mary, and Emily Thornton. She was predeceased by her seven brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Monday, June 30, 2014, at the graveside at Pacolet Memorial Gardens. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM, conducted by the Rev. Andy Case. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 220, Pauline, SC 29374. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nellie Mae Fleming please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Ernie Dillard - January 29, 1960 - May 26, 2014

Departed: 05/26/2014 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Ernie Dillard, 54, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home. Born January 29, 1960, in Spartanburg, he was the son of Ralph Walker and Mary Jo Robinette Dillard of Pacolet, and husband of Cathy Clayton Dillard. He was a member of Pacolet United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by sons, David Heath Dillard (Jamie) and Jordy Wayne Dillard and girlfriend, Patty Mayton, all of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Amber McCutcheon of Pacolet; three grandsons; three sisters; and one brother. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel by the Rev. Ralph Jett. Burial was in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Sina Elizabeth Osteen Green - October 12, 1914 - April 13, 2014

Departed: 04/13/2014 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Sina Elizabeth Osteen Green, 99, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at her home. Born October 12, 1914, in the Goucher community of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late William Edward and Era Avalona Wilkins Osteen and wife of the late Ralph Earl Green. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia G. (Paul) Cook; grandson, Chris Bryant; great-grandson, Jason (Rachel) Bryant; two great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Pete, Harold, and Herman Osteen. She was predeceased by a grandson, Terry Bryant. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Kirk H. Neely. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Emma Osteen Kirby Lawrence - June 02, 1921 - February 01, 2014

Departed: 02/01/2014 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Emma Lawrence, 92, of Inman, SC, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Inman Healthcare. Born June 2, 1921 in the Pacolet area, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Era Wilkins Osteen and wife of the late Hugh Dorsey (Pete) Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence was a former textile worker with Spartan Mills, a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was devoted to her Lord. Surviving are her children, Marion Kirby (Shirley) of Greer, SC, Sheron Newton (Larry) of Taylors, SC, Ann Greenway of Inman, SC, and Jeff Kirby (Rhonda) of Inman, SC; eleven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sina Green of Boiling Springs, SC; brothers, Herman Osteen of Pacolet, SC, Pete Osteen of Pacolet Mills, SC, and Harold Osteen of Spartanburg. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 Monday, February 3, 2014, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Gary Greer. Visitation will follow the service at the graveside.

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Linda Elaine Hogan - March 25, 1941 - November 29, 2013

Departed: 11/29/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Linda "Elaine" Hogan, 72, of Valley Falls Terrace in Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 25, 1941, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of John Earl and Lucille Patrick Hogan. She was a Certified Medical Assistant for Dr. James Umberhandt and a member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church. Miss Hogan is survived by nieces, Libby Pace of Glencoe, MD and Carol (Kelly) Carter of Jonesville, SC; nephew, Chris (Heather) Pace of Woodruff, SC; great-nieces, Katie Schapiro, Hannah Pace and Kyleigh Pace; great-nephews, Devin Carter and Zach Pace. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Monday, December 2, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Norman L. Band. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home of Bruce and June Pace. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Linda Elaine Hogan please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Betty Ruth Hensley Worthy - April 04, 1929 - May 14, 2013

Departed: 05/14/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Betty Ruth Hensley Worthy, 84, of Pacolet, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her home. Born April 4, 1929, in Pacolet, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hansel Dewey and Edith Gertrude Daugherty Hensley. Mrs. Worthy was a member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church and formerly employed with Pacolet & Beaumont Mills. Surviving is her beloved husband of 63 years, Robert "Jug" Henry Worthy; daughters, Joan Loftis (Sid) of Spartanburg and Rhonda Johnson of Pacolet; son, Jeff Worthy of Spartanburg; grandchildren, Tyler Loftis (Elizabeth), Kristen Loftis, Ben Johnson (Kaylee), Will Johnson, Clayton Worthy (Jamie), and Kyle Worthy (Olivia); great-grandchildren, Devyn Johnson, Robert Loftis, and Sarah Johnson; nephew, Max Redd (Shaomin); and great-niece, Shira Redd. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Norman L. Band. Visitation will follow at the graveside.

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Rowena Tessnier - August 09, 1924 - March 29, 2013

Departed: 03/29/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Rowena Tessnier, 88, formerly of Pacolet, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 9, 1924, in Pacolet, she was a daughter of the late John and Elvira Weathers Kirby and the widow of Willie (Bill) Tessnier. She was a member of Pacolet United Methodist Church. Survivors include sons, the Rev. Dennis E. Tessnier (Ellen), Danny W. Tessnier (Cathy), all of Pacolet, and Ricky G. Tessnier (Debbie) of Goucher, SC; daughter, Peggy T. Phillips (Donald) of Pacolet; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be 2:00-2:45 PM on Monday, April 1, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Dennis E. Tessnier. Burial will in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home of her daughter, 3166 Cowpens Pacolet Road, Pacolet, SC. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rowena Tessnier please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Geraldine Martin Kirby - October 16, 1929 - March 06, 2013

Departed: 03/06/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Geraldine Martin Kirby, 83, of Pacolet, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at her home after courageously battling a long illness. Born October 16, 1929, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Broadus and Florence Martin of Pacolet Mills. Geraldine is survived by her husband, H. L. Kirby; daughter, Mitzi Kerr Caldwell (Bobby) of Spartanburg; son, Ronnie Kerr (Judy) of Jonesville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepchildren; and six step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers; one sister; and her precious dog, Tutu. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM Friday, March 8, 2013, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens, officiated by Pastor Mitch Trammel. Visitation will follow at the graveside.

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Liston Guyton - March 02, 1929 - March 04, 2013

Departed: 03/04/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Liston Guyton, 84, of Pacolet, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at Oakmont of Union. Born March 2, 1929, in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde and Minnie Petty Guyton and husband of the late Shirley Jean Lee Guyton. He was a member of Tate Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving is his brother, Ralph Conrad Guyton of Columbia, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens, by the Rev. Dennis Tessnier. Visitation will follow at the graveside.

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Betty Mathis Trent - April 14, 1926 - February 24, 2013

Departed: 02/24/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Betty Mathis Trent, 86, of Pacolet, died on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at her home. Born April 14, 1926, in Pacolet Mills, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Maude Sparks Mathis and widow of William "Shug" Trent. Mrs. Trent was a member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church and retired from Kohler after 31 years of service. Survivors include her grandchildren, Allison Smith (Barry) of Walhalla, SC, Amy Bratton of Pacolet, SC, and David Wynn (Amy) of Laurens, SC; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Martin of Pacolet, SC, and Bobbie Mathis of Georgia. She was predeceased by a daughter, Beth Wynn; and nine brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel, by the Rev. Norman Band. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Pacolet Mills Baptist Church Life Center, PO Box 660, Pacolet Mills, SC 29373. The family is at the home. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Mathis Trent please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Thelma Garner Brown - December 22, 1914 - January 15, 2013

Departed: 01/15/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Thelma Garner Brown, 98, of Pacolet, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at White Oak Estates-Spartanburg. Born December 22, 1914, in Cherokee County, SC, she was the widow of Troy Brown and daughter of the late Earl Kendrick and Mildred Foster Garner. Mrs. Brown was retired from Pacolet Mills, a graduate of Pacolet High School, a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church in Pacolet Mills and a former Sunday School Teacher. Survivors include her children, Raymond Earl Brown (Mary W.) of Roebuck, and Joyce Brown Sexton (Jim) of Pacolet, SC; grandchildren, Harold David Brown Jr., Jeff Sexton, George Brown, Cathy Sater, and Susan Pople; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a much loved daughter-in-law, Brenda Brown of Jonesville, SC; brothers, Ralph Garner of Gaffney, SC, and Harold Garner of Pacolet, SC; sisters, Jettie Hughes, Faye Pridmore, and Ann Peeler, all of Gaffney, SC, and June Black of New Ellington, SC. She was predeceased by a son, Harold David Brown Sr.; brothers Ledley, Ray, Roy, and Boyd Garner; and a sister, Ruby Lowry. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel, by the Rev. Dennis Tessnier. Visitation will follow the service at the chapel. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Bobby G. Worthy - June 30, 1932 - January 06, 2013

Departed: 01/06/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Bobby G. Worthy, 80, of Pacolet, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the home of his daughter. Born June 30, 1932, in Pacolet, SC, he was the son of the late Victor and Louise Guyton Worthy and husband of the late Mary Lee Worthy. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, Mr. Worthy's most enjoyable hobby was fishing, he was a member of Tate Memorial Baptist Church, and was retired from Southern Railroad. Survivors include his daughter, Joy Patrick (Bob) of Spartanburg; granddaughters, Ashley Patrick and Haley Patrick, both of Spartanburg; and brothers, Harry Worthy of Pacolet, Charles Worthy (Betty) of Clifton, and Johnny Worthy (Judy) of Pacolet Mills. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2013, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens, by the Rev. Dennis Tessnier. Visitation will follow at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Research Center Emory University, 1440 Clifton Road NE Suite 170, Atlanta, GA 30322; or Tate Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 88, Pacolet, SC 29372. The family is at the home of his daughter. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bobby G. Worthy please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Lula Mae O'Steen - August 11, 1928 - January 05, 2013

Departed: 01/05/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Lula Mae O'Steen, 84, wife of Harold O'Steen for 45 years, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at White Oak Manor-Spartanburg. Born August 11, 1928, in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late John Huston Eubanks and Nora Garrett Eubanks. She was retired from Spartanburg Steel and was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. Additional survivors include a daughter, Teresa Clayton, of Spartanburg; brothers, John Carroll Eubanks of Glendale, SC and Harold Eubanks of Boiling Springs, SC; granddaughter, Stephanie Echols of Little Rock, AR; grandsons, Joshua Lunsford of Spartanburg, Trent Lunsford of North Carolina, Jordan Clayton and Jacob Clayton of Spartanburg. She was predeceased by a son, Jerry Dean Lunsford, three sisters, and two brothers. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Pacolet Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Daniel Blackwell. Memorials may be made to Glendale Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268, Glendale, SC 29346. The family is at their respective homes. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lula Mae O'Steen please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Rossie "Granny" Alma Bright Lee-Suddeth - March 22, 1924 - January 01, 2013

Departed: 01/01/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Rossie "Granny" Alma Bright Lee-Suddeth, 88, of Pacolet, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born March 22, 1924, in Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Tanzy Oscar Bright and Minnie Durham Pennington-Bright. Mrs. Suddeth was a member of Bryant Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pacolet Mills, SC and retired from Milliken Corporation. Surviving are her daughter, Janis Lee Howell Miller; and granddaughters, Crystal Howell Kingsmore and Dana Howell Williams. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert William Lee and second husband, James Marshall Suddeth. Visitation will be 1:30-3:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the Chapel, by the Rev. Don Paris. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse I. P. H. C., PO Box 728, Gaffney, SC 29342. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rossie "Granny" Alma Bright Lee-Suddeth please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Quitmer Harris - August 03, 1937 - January 01, 2013

Departed: 01/01/2013 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Quitmer Harris, 75, of Pacolet, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at his home. Mr. Harris was born on August 3, 1937 in Cherokee County, a son of the late Clem A. and Annie Mae Fowler Harris. Mr. Harris was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church where he was a former deacon and he retired from the S.C. Department of Transportation, Bridge Division. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maxine Wells Harris; two sons, Scott Harris and his wife Kristi, and Chris Harris and his wife Jackie, both of Pacolet; three sisters, Elsie Fowler, Dorothy Sanders, and Velma Medley; one brother, Ernest Harris, Sr. all of Cherokee County; two grandchildren, Haley Harris and Hayden Harris. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Brown's Chapel Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Jett and the Rev. Dennis Tessnier. Burial will be at Pacolet Memorial Gardens. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Brown's Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 396, Pacolet Mills, S.C. 29373. The family is at the home. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Quitmer Harris please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Ruth Blackwell Berry - March 03, 1926 - December 23, 2012

Departed: 12/23/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Kate Ruth Blackwell Berry, 86, of 180 Glenn Springs Road, Pacolet, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at her home. Born on March 3, 1926 in Pacolet, SC, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Evie Mahala Genoble Blackwell. She was a lifelong member of Pacolet United Methodist Church, was a former secretary at Pacolet High School and attended Converse College. She is survived by her husband, B. Rodgers "Rod" Berry, and would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on December 24, 2012. Also surviving is her son, Mike Berry and his wife Yvonne of Pacolet, SC; her grandson, and love of her life, Michael Berry and his wife Lauren of Charlotte, NC; special friends, Elaine and Joni Ware; and a special niece, Almeda Vaughn. Mrs. Berry was predeceased by her sister, Helen Sloan, and her brothers, Howard "Babe" Blackwell and William Blackwell. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel, conducted by the Rev. John W. Ropp. Entombment will follow in Pacolet Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends following the service in the chapel. The family will be at the home, 180 Glenn Spring Road, Pacolet, SC 29372. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pacolet United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 427, Pacolet, SC 29372 Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth Blackwell Berry please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Mary Ridings Motts - May 05, 1924 - December 15, 2012

Departed: 12/15/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Mary Ridings Motts, 88, lifelong resident of Pacolet, SC, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Peachtree Centre. Born May 5, 1924, in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hollis and Lois Henderson Ridings and widow of Lawrence Vernon Motts. She was a member of Pacolet First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Lawrence Bernell Motts and wife Lynne of Cowpens and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Pacolet Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Paul Manus. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Ridings Motts please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Grady Marion Rochester - August 18, 1934 - December 11, 2012

Departed: 12/11/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Grady Marion Rochester, 78, of Pacolet Mills, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at his home. Born August 18, 1934, in Jonesville, SC, he was the son of the late Ezell and Camilla Fowler Rochester. Mr. Rochester was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church, retired from the SC Department of Corrections, was a 50-year member of Jonesville Masonic Lodge #139, and a former member of the SC National Guard. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Louise Cook Rochester; daughter, Lisa T. Anderson of Pacolet; grandchildren, Brandon Turner and Hanna Grace Anderson; and sisters, Betty Ward, Mary Jo White, and Rita Webber, all of Jonesville. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 Noon Friday, December 14, 2012, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens, by the Rev. Ralph Jett and the Rev. Dr. Tim Fowler. Honorary escort will be members of the Sr. Men's Sunday School Class.

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Geneva C. Hogan - June 05, 1925 - December 01, 2012

Departed: 12/01/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Geneva Cash Hogan, 87, formerly of Pacolet, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at White Oak Manor. Born June 5, 1925 in Bostic, NC, she was the widow of Walter Harvey "Shorty" Hogan, Jr. and daughter of the late Broadus and Rhoda Self Cash. She was retired lunchroom manager for Spartanburg School District 3 and a member of Pacolet First Baptist Church. Survivors are son, Donald Hogan and wife Pat of Pacolet; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Flossie Mae Harmon and husband Alfred of Rutherford County, NC. She was predeceased by sons, Robert Hogan and Michael Hogan. Visitation will be 1:00-1:45 PM Monday, December 3, 2012 at Pacolet First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the church, conducted by the Rev. Tommy Sparks. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Pacolet First Baptist Church, 310 W. Main Street, Pacolet, SC 29372. The family is at the home of her son, Donald Hogan, 290 Kelli Court, Pacolet, SC. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Geneva C. Hogan please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Sara Elizabeth Williams - August 08, 1922 - November 24, 2012

Departed: 11/24/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Sara Elizabeth Williams, 90, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at White Oak Estates. Born August 8, 1922, in Pacolet Mills, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Gertrude Gladney Holmes. Mrs. Williams served her community as a medical secretary at Spartanburg General Hospital and as a homemaker. She was a member of Pacolet United Methodist Church and a member of the choir. Her late husband of 51 years, Ralph Prince Williams served in the U. S. Army during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts. Surviving are two daughters, Trudy Williams Snite of Spartanburg, SC, and Peggy Williams Walton of Hilton Head Island, SC; two grandchildren, Heather Snite Pickens and husband Robert Olin Pickens, IV of Spartanburg, SC, and Sara Margaret Walton of Hilton Head Island, SC; one great-grandchild, Robert Olin Pickens, V; and a first cousin, Robert Allen of Gastonia, NC. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Pacolet Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, by the Rev. Perry Evatt. Memorials may be made to Pacolet United Methodist Church, PO Box 427, Pacolet, SC 29372. The family is at their respective homes. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sara Elizabeth Williams please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Tommy Wayne Gilmer, Sr. - March 29, 1937 - November 01, 2012

Departed: 11/01/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Tommy Wayne Gilmer Sr., 75, of Pacolet, beloved husband of Audrey Worthy Gilmer and loving father of Tommy Wayne Jr. and Susan Gilmer Harrell, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at his home. Born March 29, 1937, in Spartanburg County, he was the only son of the late Robert Lee and Myrtle Mae Spurling Gilmer. Tommy worked as a builder most of his life, but retired March 29, 1999 from the town of Pacolet Mills Water Works. He was a member of Pacolet Mills Baptist Church were he had served as a deacon. In addition to his wife and children he is survived by his grandchildren, Kristen Harrell, Olivia Gilmer, Annelise Gilmer, Michelle Gregory, and Zach Harrell; great-grandson, Jeremy Cabrera; sisters, Marchellan Burnett of Fairmont, Chyleen Fowler of Drayton, Sally Grice of Spartanburg, and Rhonda Horne of Cowpens. He was predeceased by a sister, Kay Dillard. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel, by the Rev. Joe Burnett and the Rev. Norman Band. Visitation will follow at the Chapel. Burial will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Ray B. Martin - June 07, 1941 - September 28, 2012

Departed: 09/28/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Ray B. Martin, 71, of Spartanburg, died Friday, September 28, 2012, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 7, 1941, in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Hiley Rowland and Daisy Blackwood Martin. Mr. Martin was formerly employed with Asplundh Tree Service, YC Ballenger Electrical Contractors, and Jesse Davis Electrical Contractors. He was a member of Mill Village Masonic Lodge #360, loved flea markets, yard sales, landscaping, hunting, and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his wife, Janice Elaine Fowler Martin; daughter, Kay Martin Ward of Spartanburg, SC; sons, Steven Dean Martin and wife Ruthie of Wellford, SC, and Timothy Brent Martin and wife Becca of Landrum, SC; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Wesley Martin of Cowpens, SC; and sister, Glenda Neal of Cowpens, SC. He was predeceased by a daughter, Vicki Rae Martin Pye; three sisters; and two brothers. He loved all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Grandchildren, Gracie and Kane were the love of his life. Visitation will be 1:30-2:45 PM Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Michael Boyter. Burial, with Masonic rites, will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens.

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Loyd "Honey Hush" Teaster - April 25, 2012 - August 06, 2012

Departed: 08/06/2012 (Pacolet)

Obituary Preview: Loyd "Honey Hush" Teaster, 80, of Pacolet, died Monday, August 6, 2012, at his home. Born April 25, 1932, in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late William Otis and Nettie Beatrice Reynolds Teaster. Mr. Teaster was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Hoechst Fibers with 17 years of service and a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving are his beloved wife, Polly Parker Teaster; his daughter, Cheryl Teaster Cooke and husband Dennis; he was the best papa in the world to his granddaughters, Mandy Carter and her husband Patrick, and Jennifer Carter and her husband John; great-grandchildren, Peyton Carter, Kennedy Carter, and Cameron Carter; sister, Evelyn Crawford; brothers, Elbert, Clyde, Paul, Glenn, Lawrence, and Howard Teaster; three step granddaughters; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Teaster. Visitation will be 1:00-2:45 PM Thursday, August 9, 2012, at Browns Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Jett and Pastor Bill Pickel. Burial with military rites by the SC State Guard Honors Team will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Browns Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 396, Pacolet Mills, SC 29373. The family wishes to give a special thanks to: Claudette, Libby, Janette, Juanita, and his nurses, Reggie, Lori, Darlene, and Tiffany. The family is at the home. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Loyd "Honey Hush" Teaster please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Facilities and Amenities

The facilities at Pacolet Memorial Gardens are designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful environment for families to gather and pay their respects. The funeral home features spacious chapels, visitation rooms, and reception areas, all tastefully decorated to create a sense of serenity and calm. Additional amenities include ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment to support personalized tributes and memorial services.

Burial Options

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In addition to traditional funeral services, Pacolet Memorial Gardens offers a range of cremation options. From direct cremation to customized cremation services with memorialization options, the funeral home's experienced staff can guide families through the process with compassion and care. Pacolet Memorial Gardens' on-site crematory ensures that every aspect of the cremation process is handled with dignity and respect.

Pre-Planning and Aftercare

Pacolet Memorial Gardens understands that planning ahead can be a wise decision for individuals and families alike. The funeral home offers pre-planning services, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their final arrangements while ensuring that their wishes are respected. Additionally, Pacolet Memorial Gardens provides aftercare support to families, offering guidance and resources during the grieving process.

Community Involvement

Pacolet Memorial Gardens is deeply committed to the local community. The funeral home participates in various events and initiatives throughout the year, from hosting educational seminars on end-of-life planning to supporting local charities and organizations. By giving back to the community, Pacolet Memorial Gardens demonstrates its dedication to serving others beyond the scope of traditional funeral services.

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