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Verdah Griffeth Looper, 101, wife of the late J. Ralph Looper, died Monday, September 7, 2020. Born in Colbert, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Ellis and Susie Morris Griffeth. Verdah was a member of Moores' Chapel UMC. She loved her family, friends, and church family. Verdah was generous and supportive of her family and friends. She always has a positive attitude and always said "Everything will turn out Ok." Verdah loved people and butterflies. She is survived by nephews, Jack Griffeth, James Ellis Griffeth, Landis Griffeth and Jimmy Mills; nieces, Betty Davis, Kathy Beckham, Sharon Johnson and Ruth Ann Welch. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death...

William Augustus Longstreet "Bill" Sibley, Jr. died on August 4, 2020. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late William Augustus Longstreet Sibley, Sr. and Nancy Wilson Sibley. Mr. Sibley was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Greenville, and served as a Deacon, Elder, and beloved Sunday School teacher. Mr. Sibley is survived by two sons, William A. L. Sibley, III (Candice) and Harry Holland Sibley, all of Atlanta, GA; his daughter, Julia Sibley-Jones (Mark) of Greenville; and 5 grandchildren: Spencer, William, Elizabeth, Jack and Emma. He is also survived by his sister, Josephine Sibley Shippen of St. Simon's Island, GA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Holland Boney of...

William John Kundolf, Jr., 79, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Born in Meriden, CT, he was the son of the late William John and Margaret Rita Taylor Kundolf. William John Kundolf Jr., was known as Bill, Rocky, Dad, Pops, Papa, Uncle, or Father Bill, (Willie to one). It was always his goal to become a Connecticut State Trooper. His journey started with a very large paper route, where he was widely known and knew many of the residents of Wallingford, CT. He, like his father before him, earned his Eagle Scout at 14 and was also inducted into The Order of the Arrow. He remained active in Scouting until many years after his retirement. As a young man he was actively involved with The Holy...

Dr. Herbert Burnette Tyler, Sr., 86, Greenville, husband of Lila Scott Tyler, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. Dr. Tyler was born, June 22, 1933, in Dillon, South Carolina, to Cecil K. Tyler and Frances Bailey Tyler. He received a degree in Music Education from Furman University and his Master's and PhD in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Leadership Development from the University of South Carolina. Upon graduating from Furman, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Captain. A long-time educator, he began as the Director of Instrumental Music Programs in Chester, SC., directing the award-winning Chester High School...

Dorothy Marie Bostian, 88, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died Saturday, January 25, 2020. Born in Anson County, NC, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Bostian was a member of Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. She is survived by her loving husband, H. Ray Bostian; her son, Jeffrey Bostian (Dana); two grandchildren, Jay Bostian (Eliza) and Mary Page Durant (Tom); and a great grandchild, Ella Kate Bostian. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzhiemer's Association, 123 Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting...

Martha Elizabeth "Martha Beth" Blackmon Sturgis, wife of William Beaufort Sturgis, died on November 2, 2019. She was born in Rock Hill South Carolina to the late William Denver Blackmon and Louise McDowell Blackmon. Martha Beth was married to her childhood sweetheart and love of her life. She would like to be remembered as a faithful wife, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, a true friend and servant of the Lord. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her sons, William Randolph and his wife Susan Gay Sturgis, Richard Allen and his wife Joy Clark Sturgis, and Mark Beaufort and his wife Teresa Saltz Sturgis; and grandchildren, William Beaufort...

John "Jack" Michael Kinane, 78, husband of Dolores Ferrara Kinane, of Greer, died Monday, September 23, 2019. Born in Englewood, NJ, he was the son of the late John J. and Ruth L. Simmons Kinane. Jack served in the United States Army and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He earned a BS degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree from Stevens Institute. Jack worked with Meals on Wheels for over 20 years and was a volunteer medical courier for The Blood Connection. In addition to his loving wife of 52 years, he is survived by two sons, John J. Kinane and Michael S. Kinane; a daughter, Kelly Ann Ostrander; five grandchildren, Cory Kinane, Connor Ostrander, Megan...