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Mildred Elizabeth Pearson - January 01, 1929 - May 21, 2024

Departed: 05/21/2024 (Duncan)

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Mildred Elizabeth Griffin Pearson, 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ida Pearson Griffin and the wife of the late Herman Woodrow Pearson. She was a beautician at Mildred's Beauty Shop at her home and a member of Reidville Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Ronnie Pearson and wife, Nancy of Moore and Larry Pearson and wife, Debra of Reidville; a brother, Charles Griffin; five grandchildren, David Pearson, Don Hall, Anita Pearson, Kevin Hall and Larmie Pearson; nine great-grandchildren, Brandon Hall, Chrislin Hall, Bailey Hall, Austin Hall, Braylen Caldwell, Ben Pearson, Katlyn Hall, Robbie Pearson and Riley Pearson; seven great-great grandchild; and special friend and caregiver, Brenda Pearson. She was predeceased by her daughter, Elaine Brackins; a granddaughter, Robin Pearson; five brothers, Edward Griffin, Jr., Richard Griffin, Wilbert Griffin, Bobby Joe Griffin and Johnny Griffin; and a sister, Doris Ray.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Reidville First Baptist Church with Rev. Ricci Allen, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends from until 1PM until 2PM prior to the service.

Interment will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Jeffery Scott Goodwin - January 12, 1969 - May 20, 2024

Departed: 05/20/2024 (Duncan)

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Jeffery Scott Goodwin, 55, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.  Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Faye Ann Pearson Goodwin and the late James "Doug" Douglas Goodwin and the husband of Patricia "Trisha" Jackson Goodwin.  He graduated from Byrnes High School in 1987, attended Spartanburg Methodist College and was formerly employed with Eaton Corporation. Scottie loved sports, coached baseball and softball for D5 in Reidville, was an avid hunter and fisherman and a fan of Gamecocks and Panthers.

Survivors also include a son, Klay Goodwin; a daughter, Kaitie Goodwin; a brother, James Goodwin and wife, Sherry.

Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Stribling Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12PM until 1PM prior to the service.

The family is at the home of Brian and Amanda Pearson. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Betty Lee Parris - April 16, 1937 - May 15, 2024

Departed: 05/15/2024 (Duncan)

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Betty Lee Spicer Parris, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Peter and Ruthie Bailey Spicer and the husband of the late James William Parris. Betty was a devoted mother and grandmother and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, James Leon Parris; a sister, Exie Matthew; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sisters, Lizzie Cox, Alberta Cox, and Marie Fowler; and three brothers, Simon Spicer, Paul Spicer and James Spicer.

Graveside services will be held at 1PM on Friday, May 17, 2024,  at Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Martha Stafford - February 17, 1966 - May 12, 2024

Departed: 05/12/2024 (Duncan)

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Martha Ruth Crawford Stafford, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Johnnie and Mary Jane Crawford and the husband of Johnny Darrell Stafford of thirty eight years. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Gospel Light Tabernacle.

Survivors include a son, Johnny Stafford, Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Havens; a sister, Kathy Scroggs; five grandchildren, Rose Stafford, Nathan Galloway, Kenneth Galloway, Lawrence Medlock and Nora Stafford; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be announced. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.com Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Roger Alten Hinson - July 03, 1942 - May 12, 2024

Departed: 05/12/2024 (Duncan)

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Roger Alten Hinson, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Lancaster, SC he was the son of the late Charles Nelson and Nancy Elizabeth Dease Hinson  and the husband of Belinda Evans Hinson. He was previously employed with Winn-Dixie as Director of Meat Merchandising for the Greenville Division. He was a member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #0136 and Scottish Rite of FreeMasonry.

Survivors also include his daughter, Angie Fowler and her husband, Greg; two grandchildren Miles Fowler and Greer Fowler; and a sister, Brenda Hegler. He was predeceased by two brothers Charles Hinson and  Sonny Hinson.

A celebration of life will be held at 2PM on Saturday, June 01, 2024, at Tyger River Presbyterian Church with Pastor Glen Warner officiating. The family will receive friends from 1PM until 1:45PM prior to the service.

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Linda Keeble - August 18, 1944 - May 11, 2024

Departed: 05/11/2024 (Duncan)

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Linda Tweed Norris Keeble -79, of Covington, GA passed peacefully on May 11, 2024 surrounded by family. Linda was born in Greer, SC. She was the middle daughter of the late Rev. Alvin E. Tweed & Margaret Louise Taylor Tweed. She was co-owner of Express Reprographics and was instrumental in bringing fast girls pitch softball and competition cheer to Rockdale County. Linda was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend to many. Linda enjoyed spending time at the beach with family. She was an avid fan of the SC Gamecocks, Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years Stephen Troy Keeble. Son; Jeff Norris (Wanda); a step-daughter, KayLynn Hausman and husband Will; sister, Sandy Gaskins (Buster); brothers in law; Michael Keeble (Susan), David Keeble, sisters in law; Amy Huffaker (Claude); Mary Eaton, special niece, Lynn James (Dennis) and several nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister, Carolyn Tweed Hamby, nephew Jody Gaskins, and infant grandson Scotty Norris.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Wood Memorial Park, Greer SC.

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Devonie Victoria Pike - June 08, 1991 - May 11, 2024

Departed: 05/11/2024 (Duncan)

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Devonie Victoria Pike, 32, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Wayne Francis Pike and Jenise Lenette Sanders Darwin and James Darwin.

Survivors include also two daughters, Emily Pace and Divinity Pace; two sons, Devon Pace and Dre'zan Pace; a brother, Jack Darwin; her aunts and uncles, Joann and Kenneth Cunningham, Sandra and Robert Faulkner, Jacqueline and Alan Shokes and Josh Hughes; and four cousins, Jeremy Shows, Carl Shows, Keala DeFore and Maegan Lake.

She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Carolyn Shows and Merritt Wayne Pike; her maternal grandparents, Shaaron Sanders and Jack Sanders, Jr.; and a cousin, Tyler Hughes.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Peggy Carlisle - November 08, 1931 - May 07, 2024

Departed: 05/07/2024 (Duncan)

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Peggy Smith Carlisle, 92, the wife of the late John Stanley Carlisle, Jr. of Spartanburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 07, 2024. Born November 08, 1931 in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence A. Smith and Bertha G. Smith.

Mrs. Carlisle was a homemaker, worked for D.S.S and after twenty plus years, she retired as the Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for Spartanburg County. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and a graduate of Converse College with a double major in Sociology and Psychology.

Survivors include her son, Mark A. Carlisle and wife, Meridith W. Carlisle; her grandson, Pearson A. Carlisle, all of Duncan. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry K. Smith of Smyrna, GA.

Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Brad Gray and Rev. David Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

The family would like to give a special thanks to all the caregivers and friends at Woodland Place Senior Living and to all the doctors and nurses at White Oak Manor-North Grove and Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

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Myrtle Wilson Mills - February 06, 1931 - May 05, 2024

Departed: 05/05/2024 (Duncan)

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Myrtle Rae Wilson Mills, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2024. Born in  Beulaville, NC she was the daughter of the late Grover Oliver Wilson Sr. and Mae Autrey Wilson and the wife of the late James Edd "Hotrod" Mills.

She retired from T&S Manufacturing in Startex as a seamstress.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Gail Grant and Tiny Rae Dillard and husband, Wayne; seven grandchildren, Eric Dillard, Marie Hembree, Heather Wessinger, Tracey Mills, Lewis Daniels, Verda Whaley and Billy Ray Daniels; twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by four sons, Jimmy " Apple" Mills, William "Johnny" Mills, Jackie Mills and  Tommy Mills; two brothers, Grover Oliver Wilson, Jr. and Melvin "Skin" Wilson.

The family will receive friends from 5PM until 7PM on Thursday, May 09, 2024, at Stribling Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 12PM on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Guthrie Grove Church of God Cemetery, 403 Guthrie Grove Church Road Pelzer SC 29669 with Rev. Joe Price officiating. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Blakely Elizabeth Fletcher - May 05, 2024 - May 05, 2024

Departed: 05/05/2024 (Duncan)

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Blakely Elizabeth Fletcher, infant daughter of  Katelyn Starr and Trevor Scott Fletcher passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2024.

Survivors also include two brothers, Jacob and Rowan Fletcher; grandparents, Chad and Heather Spohn, Tracey Fletcher and Scott and Jamie Fletcher; and uncles and aunts, Dustin and Abby Spohn, Daniel and Brooke Fletcher, Brandon Fletcher and Samantha Farson. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Dana Stevenson - February 19, 1965 - May 03, 2024

Departed: 05/03/2024 (Duncan)

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Dana Gay Stevenson, 59, passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024.

Born in Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter of Fay Tripp and the late Edward Peyton Stevenson and the wife of the late Deborah Pearson. Dana was a graduate of ITT Tech and was an EMT.

She was previously employed with Nextel Home Office, Hardee's as a manager and Bo Water in Greenville as a secretary.

Survivors include her sister, Angela Eden Price; two nieces, Sherree Burgess and husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Stevenson; and three nephews, Jonathan Price, Jr. and wife, Chelsea, Michael Price and wife, Erika and Paul Stevenson; and five great-nephews, Zachary Emory, Kaleb Emory, Dylan Emory, Issac Burgess and Chandler King.

She was predeceased by her brother, David Stevenson.

The family will receive friends from 4PM until 6PM on Monday, May 06, 2024, at Stribling Funeral Home Chapel.

The family is at the home of her sister. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Franklin Walter Vaughn - September 15, 1951 - April 25, 2024

Departed: 04/25/2024 (Duncan)

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Franklin Walter Vaughn, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Walter and Minnie Margaret Plemmons Vaughn and the husband of the late Ruby Snow Vaughn. He was retired from Michelin and was a member of Sharon Methodist Church. Frank was a twenty-five year member of Masonic Lodge #102 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Reidville Chapter 49.

Survivors include his son, Walter Vaughn; his daughter, Courtney Capell and her husband, Mark; four sisters, Harriet Mayfield, Margaret Hughes, Marilyn Breeback and Bonita Malone; six grandchildren, Severeign Moore, Micah Vaughn, Trishia Vaughn, Madison Jackson, Kaylia Capell and Hunter Capell; and a great-grandchild, Ryleigh Hines.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 4, 2024 at on a Sharon Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Gryff Carosiello officiating. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuenralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Sheryl Breeback Hinton - September 23, 1950 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Duncan)

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Sheryl Breeback Hinton, 73, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Edward and Ellen Turner Breeback and the wife of the late Samuel Walter Hinton, Jr. She was retired from Chartwells and had previously worked at JP Stephens and Michelin.

Survivors include her son, Darren McDaniel and wife, Trena; a brother, Jack Breeback and wife Marilyn; a sister, Diane Koontz; and two grandchildren, Rebekah McDaniel and Brooke McDaniel. She was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Breeback.

Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Stribling Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Randy Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 12PM until 1PM prior to the service. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Philip A Paris, Jr. - June 25, 1969 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Duncan)

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Philip "Junior" Adrian Paris, Jr., 54, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of Perla Paris and the late Philip Adrian Paris, Sr. He was a fork lift driver with Pro Trans International in Duncan. Phil was an avid motorcycle rider.

Survivors include two sons, Joshua Paris and Trevor Paris; two daughters, Kristin Hammett-Paris (April Ashburn) and Madison Paris; three sisters, Evelyn Dawkins,  LeAnne Roccio and Deborah McElrath; and four grandchildren, Hailey Paris, Joshua Paris,Jr, Kennedy Hammett-Paris and Kinsley Hammett-Paris. He was predeceased by two brothers, Patrick Paris and Eric Paris.

A private graveside services will be held at 2PM on Monday, April 22,  2024, at Gum Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery with Rev. Drew McElrath officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30AM until 12:30PM at Stribling Funeral Home.

The family will lead a motorcycle ride from the funeral home starting at 12:45PM to Gum Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan SC

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Robert Gene Guinn - September 04, 1938 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Duncan)

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Robert "Gene" Eugene Guinn, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 . He was a kind and generous man. He cared about people, and loved animals. Gene was born in Decatur, TN he was the son of the late John W. Guinn and Sara Rhinehart Guinn. He retired from the US Navy with more than 30 years of service combined between Air Force and Navy.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Reynolds and Melissa Athanasiadis; a brother, Tom Guinn; a sister, Susie Bostic; a brother-in-law Penny Bostic ( his lifetime golf buddy) three grandchildren, Sean McNealy, Dirk McNealy and Patrick McNealy; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Genea Lee McNealy; and two brothers, Jim Guinn and JW Guinn.

Per Gene's wishes no services will be held. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Brian James Masek, Sr - June 04, 1957 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Duncan)

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Brian James Masek, Sr. 66, of Duncan, passed away on  April 13, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Joanne Marilyn Jelinek Garber and Donald Frank Masek, Sr. and the husband of Amelia Laureano Masek for forty-two years. Brian was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran having served in the US Army for twenty-five years. He was awarded many achievements and awards, that include an Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Drivers Badge with Bar, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars for his time spent in Kuwait.

Survivors also include a brother, Donald Masek, Jr.; and a sister, Teresa Moore; three sisters-in-law, Zoe Laureano, Nancy Laureano and Olga Laureano; two brothers-in-law, Andy Laureano and Billy Laureano; five nieces, Zoe Carrasquillo, Jennifer Carstensen, Cassie Cabrera, Jessica Laureano and Ronnie Bobbit; two nephews, Jose Carrasquillo and Jonathan Laureano; his cousins, Robyn Lee and Doug Horne; and his childhood friend, Eric Bloomstadt. He was predeceased by his son, Brian James Masek, Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Wood Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie Norris officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM until 10:00AM at Stribling Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society 150 Dexter Road Spartanburg SC 29303. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan SC

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David Chapman - January 15, 1943 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Duncan)

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David Daniel Chapman, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Willie Vernon Chapman and Rittie Iretta Brown Chapman and husband to the late Judy Chapman. He was retired from Hoechest Celanese and was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of the VFW in Spartanburg.

Survivors include a son, Todd Chapman and his wife, Michelle Lynn; three daughters, Amanda Terry and her husband, Alex, Melissa Woolen and her husband, Paul and Carol Leigh Walker; a sister,  Barbara  Daniels; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews including his caregiver and niece, Judy Strong.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank Chapman and Horace Chapman; and five sisters, Annie Mae Dutton, Patricia Pope, Betty Fleming , Emma Jean Chapman Hamby and Rittie Mae Norton.

Memorial service will be held at 6PM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Stribling Funeral Home with Rev. Ruben Williamson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5PM until 6PM prior. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan SC

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Livio Sabato Nespoli - September 23, 1962 - April 09, 2024

Departed: 04/09/2024 (Duncan)

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Livio Sabato Nespoli, 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 09, 2024. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Carmen Manarin Nespoli and the husband of Shauna Ann Brosnihan Nespoli.

Survivors also include two daughters,  Lia Nespoli and Morgan Nespoli Swanda and husband, Joseph; a son, Noah Nespoli and wife, Kacey; a brother, Dino Nespoli; a sister, Erica Nespoli Riffner and husband, Jess; three grandchildren, Isabella Swanda, Joseph Swanda and Millie Nespoli; a nephew, Sam Riffner; and a niece, June Riffner.

Please join us as we gather to honor the incredible life of Livio in Omaha, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1pm - 4 pm on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at: PASTA AMORE 11027 Prairie Brook Rd, Omaha, NE 68144

Though our hearts may be heavy, let us come together to remember Livio, cherish the memories we shared, and find some peace in the love and support of one another.  An array of appetizers and drinks will be served as part of the celebration of life. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Patricia Alee Isley - June 08, 1942 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Duncan)

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Patricia "Pat" Alee Isley, 81, passed away on Monday, April 08, 2024. Born in Gastonia, NC she was the daughter of the late John H. Petty, Sr and Ruth Alee Swearingen Petty and the wife of Herman Leroy "Roy" Isely. She was a homemaker.

Survivors also include two sons, Donald McIlwain and wife, Trish and Robert McIlwain; three daughters, Monique Gallaher and husband, Dale, Michelle Pike and Amy Niece and husband, Mike; two-stepchildren, Troy and Tara Isley; three sisters, Darlene Sullivan, Sharon Strain and Johnnie Kay Totherow; two brothers, Mark Petty and Todd Petty; eleven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, John Petty, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Fairforest Church of God with Pastor Kris Kilgore. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Randy Ray Godfrey - April 04, 1974 - April 05, 2024

Departed: 04/05/2024 (Duncan)

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Randy Ray Godfrey, 50, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2024 at MUSC in Charleston. Born in Greer, he was the son of Floyd "FW" William and Evelyn Shelton Godfrey. He was previously employed with Kryovac for fifteen years and Walmart in Greer for eight years. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include a sister, Lisa Marie Brensinger; two nephews, Dustin and Justin Kluge; and a niece, Ashley Kluge.

The family will receive friends from 5PM until 7PM on Monday, April 08, 2024 at Stribling Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at  Wood Memorial Park with Rev. Doug Godfrey. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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James Edward Burnett - November 28, 1929 - April 04, 2024

Departed: 04/04/2024 (Duncan)

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James Edward Burnett, 94, passed away on Thursday, April 04, 2024. Born in Fairmont, he was the son of the late Joe and Beulah Kate Owens Burnett and the husband of MarcHellon Gilmer Burnett. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was retired from Spartanburg Herald Journal. James was a charter member of Care Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, VBS director for forty years and Sunday School teacher for sixty years. He was a member of "Good Timers" bowling league.

Survivors include two sons, James "Jimmy" Burnett, Jr. and  Joe Burnett and his wife, Susan; a daughter, Renee Peace and her husband, Pete; five grandchildren, Corrie Peace, Leslie Roper and her husband, Derek, Joshua Burnett, Dusty Peace and his wife, Nikki and Leigh Ann Wilkinson and her husband, Michael; nine great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Elizabeth, Will, Ryan, Breah, Eli, Eva, Olivia and Sienna; and three great-great grandchildren, Katie, A.J. and Langston.

Memorial services will be held at 6PM on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at Care Baptist Church with Rev. David Slatton and Rev. Bobby Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4PM until 6PM prior to the service.

A private family burial will be at Westwood Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Care Baptist Church 849 Fairmont Avenue Spartanburg, SC 29301.

The family will be at the home. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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James Griffith - August 18, 1944 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Duncan)

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James Douglas Griffith, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 03, 2024. Born in Honaker, VA he was the son of the late Ralph and Pauline Marie Wells Griffith.

Survivors include four brothers, Bobby Griffith, Michael Griffith, Darrell Griffith and Jerry Griffith; two sisters, Pam Griffith and Patsy Odell; a number of nieces and nephews including Cassie Liflander and husband, Dan, Tonya Bishop and Pam Lockhart; four great nieces, Cassie Parris, Maria Greene, Heather Greene and Taylor Bratka; three great nephews, Brandon Nelon, Brandon Greene and Hunter Greene; four great-great nieces, Kaylee Nelon, Blakely Nelon, Kinslee Parris and Nova Greene.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Joann Stewart, Linda Griffith and Judy Griffith; and a brother, Timmy Griffith.

Memorial service to be announce at a later date. Condolences may be made at www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Obelia Foster Lister Tucker - September 06, 1929 - April 01, 2024

Departed: 04/01/2024 (Duncan)

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Obelia Foster Lister Tucker, 94, passed away on Monday, April 01, 2024. Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Anderson and Ernestine Compton Foster and the wife of the late Robert "Earl" Tucker. She was a homemaker and a member of Burnsview Baptist Church for over thirty years.

Survivors include  two daughters, Wanda Campbell  and husband, Loran of Greer and Connie Jackson  of Greer; three sons, Ted Lister of Moore,  Tony Lister and wife, Trick of Greer and Danny Tucker and wife, Dianne of Greer; two step-daughters, Sheri Grant of Alabama and Loraine Piche of Greer; eight grandchildren, Scott Campbell and wife, Kristy, Kyle Campbell, Todd Lister, Billy Vaughn, Bryan Lister and wife, Erika, Michelle Splawn and husband, Robert, Tyler Tucker and wife, Carla and Cale Tucker and wife, Sarah; fourteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Kenny Tucker; three sisters, Hortense Smith, Thalia Perry and Elaine Copeland; and a brother, Larry Foster.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM on Friday, April 05, 2024  at Burnsview Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Huckaby and Rev. Ray Hatcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until 12:30PM prior to the service. Interment will be held in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Burnsview Baptist Church 9690 Reidville Road Greer SC 29651 or to one's choice.

The family will be at the home. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Gerald Baxter Knight - November 16, 1957 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Duncan)

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Gerald "Jerry" Baxter Knight, Jr., 66, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Alice Faye Brown Knight and Gerald "Toby" Baxter Knight, Sr. and the loving and devoted husband of Judy Bryant Knight. Jerry was a veteran of the US Airforce. He had a deep love for music and was a proud guitarist for "Shot Glass Band". He had an abundance amount of knowledge and experience that he was eager to share or to lend a helping hand to others. Jerry was a honest, simple man who loved life with his family, fishing, guitar picking, automotive design including custom building and restoration. All that knew him, would agree he was the definition of a "Good Man".

Left to cherish moments with him and his stories of reminiscing also include his three children, Megan Mills (Kellen) of Union, Jamie Sweat of Duncan and Dawn Shipman of Inman; four grandchildren, Gracelyn Sweat, Maveric Sweat, Wrenley Mills and Dalton Shipman; and a sister-in-law, Joan Green.

Funeral services will be held at 3PM on Friday, April 05, 2024 at Stribling Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Sloan officiating. The family will receive friends from 2PM until 3PM prior to the service.  Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memory Gardens.

The family will be at the home. Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Sandra Carol Siderman - October 17, 1948 - March 27, 2024

Departed: 03/27/2024 (Duncan)

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Sandra "Sandy" Carol Henry Siderman, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on October 17, 1948, in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Merton Floyd and Carol Sheely Henry and the wife of Kenneth Oscar Siderman for fifty-five years.

For thirty years, Sandy was owner and operator of Mom's Daycare in Traverse City, MI.

She was a member of Five Forks Baptist Church for eleven years.

Survivors also include three sons, David Siderman and wife, Ann of Gilbert, SC, Daniel Siderman and wife, Claire of Kingsley, MI and James Siderman and wife, Karen of Nampa ,ID; two daughters, Angela Norvell and husband, John of Kingsley, MI and Amy Weber and husband, Jay of Duncan, SC; three brothers, Ben Henry and wife, Linda, Michael Henry and wife, Linda and Bob Henry and wife, Sue; thirteen grandchildren, Kayla, Ethan, Jack, Sarah, Jahred, Luke, Wesley, Adelia, Kelly, Craig, Breanna, Nate and Kelsey; and two great-grandchildren, Liam and Leyon.

She was predeceased by her sister, Sharon Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 01, 2024 at Five Forks Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Black officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10AM until 11AM prior to the service. { A luncheon will take place in the church social hall at 12 noon }

Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Lottie Moon @ Five Forks Baptist Church 112 Batesville Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 Condolences may be made to www.striblingfuneralhome.net Stribling Funeral Home Duncan, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and surviving relatives.

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What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

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Can I publish an obituary online?

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Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

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How do I notify social media platforms about someone's passing?

Contact each platform directly or use their built-in tools to report the account holder's passing. This helps prevent identity theft and allows friends and family to pay tribute.

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How do I handle multiple marriages or complex family relationships in an obituary?

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How do I preserve an online obituary after it's been published?

Screenshot or save a copy of the online obituary for your records. You may also consider printing out copies for family members or creating a physical scrapbook.

What if I need additional support during this time?

Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult. Don't hesitate to reach out to friends, family, counselors, or support groups for emotional support during this challenging time.