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Dr. Robert Malcourt Watson, Jr., age 89, died on November 26 at his home in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Robert Malcourt Watson and Cecile Chewning Watson. Dr. Watson was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Virginia "Ginger" Shaver Watson. He is survived by daughters, Wende (Riley) Sweat of Nashville, TN and Leigh Watson, MD of Greenville, SC; son, Ashley Watson of Leland, NC; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Alice (Art) Peters of Winston-Salem, NC and Celia Weston of New York, NY. Dr. Watson was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Wofford College, and UNC School of Dentistry. After serving as a Dental...

Lalage Katherine Oates Warrington, 93, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Wednesday November 15. J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

Alexander Murray Glenn passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Spartanburg, SC on Friday, January 13, 2023. Murray was born in Charlotte, NC and was the son of Martha McDonald Robinson and James H. Glenn, Jr. Murray attended Charlotte Country Day School from preschool through graduation in 1988. He was editor of the school paper and a member of the Golf team which won the North Carolina Independent School Championship all 4 years from the 9th-12th grade. Murray graduated from Elon College in 1992 where he was again, editor of the school paper. After graduation from Elon, he worked as a News Correspondent in Lancaster and Spartanburg, SC until he joined the Solicitor's Office in...

Spartanburg, SC- Lisa Lynn Page, 62, wife of Thomas G. Page, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born December 8, 1959 in Cumberland, MD, she was a daughter of Sandra Oglebay Nystrom of Myrtle Beach, SC and the late Bernard Vannoy. Lisa was a graduate of USC Upstate and a longtime educator, recently teaching English and Special Education at Broome High School. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, Tom, and mother, Sandra, Lisa is survived by her daughter, Kathrin "Kate" Everly and her husband, George S. Everly, III, of Washington, DC, and their sons, George S. Everly, IV, and Henry "Hank" Everly; a...

Devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Barbara Ellen Talley, 80, went to be with Jesus on October 3rd, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Ellen Guzy of Chicago Illinois. She is also preceded by her brother, Carl Guzy. Barbara will be missed by her four children: Alayne (Jim) Crowell of Spartanburg, SC, Deena (James) Emily of Greenwood, SC, Charles (Tara) Talley of New Bedford, MA, Victoria (Patrick) Rupp of Roebuck, SC; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Greg (Mary) Guzy of Moore, SC. Barbara faithfully attended Roebuck Baptist Church & was known for her beautiful singing voice, quick wit and love for the Lord,...

George Cameron Todd, Jr. died at his home, Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 4, 1954, the son of Elizabeth "Betty" Howard Clarke Todd and the late George Cameron Todd. He was married to Sarah Welsh Hall in Florence on February 20, 1982. He was a 1973 graduate of Porter Gaude School in Charleston and a 1977 Graduate of Wofford College. He was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent. Mr. Todd is survived by his wife, his mother, his 3 sons and their spouses, George Cameron Todd, III, (Charlotte Graye Pelletier) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Eugene Hall Todd (Frances Cazenove McMath) of Greenville, South Carolina and Burwell Boykin Clarke Todd...

Richard Paul Strawhorn passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on August 26, 2022, at the age of 86. Richard was born in Due West, SC, on May 18, 1936, to Paul and Edith Strawhorn. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joyce Edwards Strawhorn. Richard and Joyce were married in Due West on June 16, 1956. In addition to Joyce, Richard is survived by his daughter, Lynne Holt (Tommy) of Spartanburg, SC, his son Ken Strawhorn (Donna) of Greer, SC; his grandchildren Jessica Holt of Greer, Nick Holt (Laura) of Lexington, SC, Kendall Scruggs (Dustin) of Greer, and Caleb Strawhorn of Greer; great-granddaughters Charlotte Holt, Memphis Scruggs, and Rosie Holt; and his...

Greenwood, SC- Steven Edward Sluder, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Self Regional Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born April 6, 1966 in Greeneville, TN, Steve was a son of the late Edward Eugene and Darlene Neas Sluder. He graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Steve served in the US Army National Guard from 1988 until 2001, and honorably discharged as Captain. He began his career with the South Carolina Highway Patrol in 1990 and was promoted to Lance Corporal, Post C, retiring as Corporal, Post C. Steve served as a Firearms Instructor and as a Communication Relations Officer. He was instrumental in creating the "Bears...

Geraldine Roser Crenshaw, 95, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2022. Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 27, 1926, daughter of the late Gerald Vincent Roser and Dorothy Louise Roser. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Elton Dixon Crenshaw; her sister, Vivienne Roser Hammond; and her brother John Louis (Jack) Roser. Jerry graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Converse College. Her family was her greatest joy, and she was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to them and many others. Jerry enjoyed needlepointing, playing bridge and tennis, and volunteering at Mary Black Hospital and...

Geraldine Roser Crenshaw, 95, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2022. Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 27, 1926, daughter of the late Gerald Vincent Roser and Dorothy Louise Roser. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Elton Dixon Crenshaw; her sister, Vivienne Roser Hammond; and her brother John Louis (Jack) Roser. Jerry graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Converse College. Her family was her greatest joy, and she was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to them and many others. Jerry enjoyed needlepointing, playing bridge and tennis, and volunteering at Mary Black Hospital and...

Carol Joines Lindsey Inman, SC - Carol Joines Lindsey, 74, wife of Leslie W. Lindsey, died Thursday, April 14, 2022. Carol was born on November 1, 1947, to the late Robert L Joines, Sr. and Rosa Sasser Joines. She was previously employed with Southern Bell in Albany, GA and Quality Home Delivery Service in Spartanburg, SC. Carol was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Leslie W. Lindsey, Jr. (Tonja), William R. Lindsey (Christie); grandson, Hunter Lindsey; brother-in-law, Rodney Lindsey of Adel, GA; and sister-in-law, Ginger Miller (Ken) of Jacksonville, FL. Carol was also predeceased by her brother, Robert L. Joines,...

Robert "Bob" Carlisle Parrott, 79 of Pauline, SC passed away Saturday, February 26th surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the son of Carlisle "Polly" Parrott and Viola Wilkie Parrott of Greenwood, SC. He graduated from Greenwood High School and attended the University of South Carolina on a Navy ROTC scholarship graduating as an Ensign with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1965. He attended flight training at the Naval Air Training Command at Pensacola, Florida before receiving his Aviator wings in 1966. He served in VA - 75, "The Sunday Punchers" as a Naval Aviator on the USS Kitty Hawk, flying 70 bombing missions over North Vietnam in the A-6 Intruder. He...

Dr. Jeffrey L. Walters, 78, passed away on February 16, 2022 at NHC-Mauldin near Greenville, South Carolina. Jeff was born in East Orange, NJ, the only child of William F. and Audrey C. Walters. He graduated from Red Bank High School, received both a B.S. and an M.S. from Rutgers University then earned a PH.D. in animal genetics from The Ohio State University. In 1975, he moved to Logan, UT as a post-doc in the Department of Dairy/Animal Science at Utah State University where he remained teaching animal breeding and genetics courses for over 30 years. He was active in the Logan Iris Society and Garden Club as well as Scouting. Upon retiring, he moved to Spartanburg, SC where he was a...

On Saturday, January 22nd Walter Crabtree Converse died unexpectedly. Walter was born in Spartanburg on December 1st, 1932, to Stanley Witherell Converse and Priscilla (Polly) Crabtree Converse. He attended Spartanburg city schools until going to The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. After two years he returned to Spartanburg where he graduated from Spartanburg High School. He attended UNC Chapel Hill majoring in textile engineering and business and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduation, Walter served his country as an Officer in the Marine Corps. Following his service, the textile industry drew him to New York City where he met Carolyn Fawcett a beautiful blond from...

Spartanburg, SC- Edward Gray Payne, 69, husband of Martha Ann Cronic Payne, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 11th, 1:30-2:45PM at First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Funeral services will follow at 3:00PM officiated by Reverend Dr. Don Wilton and Reverend Sal Barone. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like for Coach Payne's former players and basketball associates to please notify a funeral home employee upon their arrival to the service. Designated seating will be provided for acknowledgement during services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Impact Sports International, P O Box 5765, Spartanburg, SC...

Thomas Wesley Butler of Roebuck, South Carolina, left us peacefully at the age of 80 on the morning of Thursday, June 17, 2021. Tommy's life always revolved around his family. Tommy was one of eight siblings and grew up in Dallas, Georgia. There he helped develop the first shopping center with his brothers and he made many lifelong friends in Paulding County that he loved and traveled the world with. Tommy met his wife Neil Davis Butler at Butler Tire in Marietta, Georgia. It's safe to say Neil got a new set of wheels that day... They married and lived in Marietta, Georgia with their one and only daughter Nicole. After having grandchildren Tommy left Georgia for his most loved and...

June Tanner Griffin Greenville - On Thursday June 10th, 2021, June Tanner Griffin passed away from all of us to her eternal home with everlasting peace and comfort with her savior and Lord , Jesus Christ . June was born on January 8, 1930 in Spartanburg County and attended Mary Baldwin College and Converse College. June was married ( August 6th , 1948 ) for 67 years to the one and only love of her life , her predeceased husband, Joel Ross Griffin. June and Joe were blessed with two amazing children?Cynthia Griffin Wynkoop of Greenville and Joel Colyer Griffin (Leslie) of Cashiers, N.C. , and two incredible grandchildren?Margaret Griffin Moore (Caison) and William Edward Wynkoop. ...

Lawrence Frank Ferguson Spartanburg - Lawrence Frank Ferguson was born October 29, 1930, to the late John Frank and NannieMae Ferguson in Pickens, South Carolina and passed into eternal life at home April 2, 2021. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Ferguson and his brother, Thomas Ferguson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Ferguson Brown and Richard Brown of Spring Hill, TN, his daughter-in-law and son, Laurie and Lawrence Frank Ferguson Jr. ('Chip') of Spartanburg, three granddaughters, Laura Brown Cooksey and husband Kyle of Franklin, TN, Victoria Ferguson Orellana and husband Joe and Annalee Brooke Ferguson of...

Jill Gowan Guest, 53, died Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born January 4, 1968 in Spartanburg, SC, Jill was a daughter of Jackie Dean "Jack" Guest, Sr. and Nancy Ruth Gowan Guest. She attended Myers Park High School, graduated from NC State and Denver Seminary. Jill was a passionate creator. She was a talented interior decorator and designer of jewelry. Jill was a faithful follower and lover of her Lord, Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, Jill was survived by her sister, Jayda Griffiths (Rick) of Indian Trail, NC; four nephews, Tyler and Carson Griffiths, J.D. Guest (Stephanie), and Joey Guest; and a sister in-law, Amelia King. She was predeceased by a brother, Jackie Guest of...

Patricia Weiss Moore, SC- Patricia Birnbach Weiss, 68, wife of William Weiss, died Friday, February 5, 2021. Born November 13, 1952, in Albany, NY, she was a daughter of Stella Chmielewski Birnbach and the late John Birnbach. Patricia was a graduate of Vincentin Institute, class of 1970. She worked for the State of New York and as a shift manager of McDonald's for many years before moving to South Carolina. After the move in 1992, Patricia worked for Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church as bookkeeper and secretary, in addition to her work with the Outreach Pantry. She was a life member of Fuller Road Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in Colonie, NY and past president of Knights of...

Anne Porch?r Zeigler Perrin (affectionately known to her family, and the South Carolina DMV, as "Shoosh") died on January 2, 2021 at the age of 93. There will be online streaming of the private service celebrating Anne Porch?r's life at 4:00 p.m. EST. Wednesday, January 6th. To access the service go to https://fpcspartanburg.org/worship/sermons . Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, S. C. 29302, or the USC Upstate, Anne Porch?r Z. Perrin Scholarship Endowment, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303. JM Dunbar Funeral Home.