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Elizabeth Hamer Chandler, beloved wife of the late Dr. Jack Chandler, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 93. To read the full obituary, share your favorite memories, or leave condolences with the family please visit www. thomasmcafee.com.

Robert "Bob" McBrayer Shoffner passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at St Francis Downtown in Greenville, SC. He was 86 years old. Bob was born June 7, 1937 in Raleigh, NC to Robert Worth Shoffner and Kathleen Hord Shoffner. After graduating from Broughton High School in 1955, he attended Davidson College. After 4 years of study, he earned a BS degree in History in 1959. Bob spent his professional life in banking. He married Dorothy "Dotty" in 1961. His love and devotion for Dotty was an example for everyone who met them...always together and always supporting family and friends. The couple was blessed with five children and family was priority. They lived in various places in NC,...

Colonel Clarence "Chuck" Murphy Watters, US Army Ret., 97, beloved husband of the late Fae Talbot Watters, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 24, 2024. He is survived by daughters, Leigh Watters Heidtman (Edward) and Jane Watters Harrison,(Chason); four grandchildren; and three nephews. In addition to his immediate family, Colonel Watters was blessed to share a close bond with Fae's family in Mobile, AL. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Buncombe Street Methodist Church, Greenville. He will be buried with his beloved wife at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buncombe...

Edgar Ronald "Ron" McHenry, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at the age of 90. Born on February 2, 1933, in Hastings, WV, Edgar was the son of the late Edgar Paul and Della Lemasters McHenry. Ron's passion for knowledge led him to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University. With his strong educational foundation, he proudly served his country in the Army, and embarked on a successful career in the field of engineering. His expertise and dedication were highly regarded within the industry, and he made lasting contributions to the field of chemical engineering. In his personal life, Ron found joy and...

Gerald Robert Miller "Jerry", 75, a Ravenna native, died unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at his home in Simpsonville, SC. He was born May 14, 1948, a son of Robert Harold and Dorothy Lucille Miller (n?e Baier). He loved reading, golfing, Ohio State football, and in retirement followed his passion for hiking, visiting some of the greatest trails in the world, including Machu Picchu and the Camino, but none compared to the miles he trekked and the friendships he developed on the North Carolina Appalachian trails in his backyard. He is survived by his children, Matthew Miller (Erin) of Atlanta, GA, Susann Edwards (Shawn) of Washington, DC, and Emilie Kroner (Kevin) of Cincinnati, OH; eight...

Alfred "Al" Greene Eskridge, Jr., 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Services will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Covenant Methodist Church in Greer, SC. To read obituary please visit www.thomasmcafee.com.

Patricia Ann Carnes, a devoted wife and loving mother, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 18th, 1940, Pat was 83 years old. Patricia shared 62 beautiful years of marriage with the love of her life, Richard. Together, they created a loving home and a lasting legacy of family bonds. Patricia was a devoted and nurturing mother to her four children, Michelle, Mark (Andrea), Theresa (Roger) and Tim. Her love extended to the next generation, as she is survived by her grandchildren, Margaret Willis (Freddie), Nicole Moore (Tony), Alex Martin, Zac Carnes, Andrew Martin and Brittany Slezak; Patricia was also blessed...

Nancy Bair Peacock, of Greenville, SC, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was the daughter of Dr. George Elmer Bair and Josephine Langham Bair of Pittsburgh, PA, and the wife of the late Dundas Grant Peacock. She is survived by her three sons; Bradley, his wife Tracy, and their sons Tasker and George; Douglas and his children, Aly, Sam, Emery, and Ben; and Craig, and his wife Yun. Nancy was predeceased by her brother, Dr. William Langham Bair. In lieu of flowers, the family would like any remembrance in honor of Nancy to be made to the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greenville County, 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or the Caine Halter YMCA, 723 Cleveland Street,...

Susan Elizabeth Good Freeman, 73, of Simpsonville entered her eternal home on June 9, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Chester, SC, she was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster High School and 1969 graduate of Kings College. After graduation she was employed at the Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat hospital before returning to Lancaster to start her family. She spent countless hours volunteering at her church and served as a preschool teacher in the First Baptist-Lancaster WEE program. After more than 40 years of membership at FBC-L, she continued her service to all ages at FBC-Greenville after moving to the Upstate to be closer to family. She loved spending time with family, sewing,...

Ellis Vasile Barwick, 30, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 following a difficult battle against lupus. To know Ellis was to love him. Even as a little fellow, Ellis' impish grin and sparkling brown eyes captured many hearts. As he grew, so did his friendly manner and genuine concern for people, and his strong desire to help others served as a guide for his professional choices. Ellis worked as a certified nursing assistant and emergency medical technician in both Columbia and Greenville, SC before moving into the hospitality industry as Assistant General Manager at Woodspring Suites in Greenville. Ellis had a sincere desire to aid in any way he could in any...