J F FLOYD MORTUARY

November 23, 1942 - June 19, 2021 Thomas Heaney's love of life didn't come to an end with his death. Thomas passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at home at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with cancer. His life was well lived and he was well loved! This passionate, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be supremely missed by his wife and best friend of 22 years Tracey (Fogleman) and his children, Briggs (Sarah), Prentice (Brian), Meredith (Bill). He is a proud grandfather to Matthew, Brielle, Dallas, Colton, Haven, Roen, and Kelin. Born in New Haven, Connecticut then living in Brooklyn, NY, Rahway, NJ, Bradly Beach, NJ, Contoocook...

Jackie Cleveland Munn, 76, formerly of Hartsville, SC, died June 11, 2021, at his residence in Chesnee, SC. Born November 10, 1944 in Hartsville, he was a son of the late Lawrence Hamilton and Marguerite Matthews Munn. Jackie was also preceded in death by his siblings, Frankie Munn, Cecil Munn, Celeste Munn Crowley and Ronnie Munn, all of Hartsville, and great-grandchildren, Jack and Evi Peeler of Boiling Springs, SC. Jackie was a longtime machinist with Sonoco, was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church in Hartsville and was a former member of the SC National Guard. He loved his children and grandchildren so much! He also enjoyed fishing, Hartsville Red Fox football and he watched...

MacFarlane Lafferty Cates Jr, 93, died Sunday, May 2, 2021. See www.floydmortuary.com for complete information. The J. F. Floyd Mortuary

Shirley Yelton Dyer, 84, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. Born May 14, 1936 in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Pantha Taylor Yelton and the widow of Donald "Don" Robert Dyer. Shirley was a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church for over 50 years and was a member of the Love Sunday School class. She retired from First Federal Bank after 35 years of service. Survivors include her daughter, Melanie McGehee (Andy) of West Columbia, SC and her grandson, Ian McGehee. She was also predeceased by her brothers, The Rev. James Yelton and Alvin Tracy Yelton. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday,...

Joyce Yvonne Johnson Dolski, 79, of Spartanburg, SC died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 9, 1942 in Bertie County, NC she was the daughter of the late Jessie David and Lillian Forest McGraw Johnson. Mrs. Dolski was a Real Estate Associate Broker and a member of United Methodist Church of the Covenant. She loved her husband, gardening and flowers. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Thomas Dolski; daughter, Sallie Griffith of Charlotte, NC; sons, Jason Jernigan of Dillon, CO and Torrie Jernigan, and brother, Douglas "Doug" Johnson (Phyllis) of Shawboro, NC. A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2021 at United...

Robert L Kincheloe Jr., MD, July 25, 1941 - February 25, 2021, Spartanburg, SC - Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully after three courageous years post-stroke. Born in Washington, D. C., he attended Harvard University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1967. A skilled orthopedic surgeon, he ran a private practice for 21 years in Miami. He also served as active staff at Baptist Hospital there, before moving his practice to Union, South Carolina, where he worked until his retirement. He was a quiet man, but always funny and quick to laugh. He had a curiosity and a lifelong love of learning that was inspiring to all who knew him. His wife of 58 years,...

Floyd Gabriel "Gabe" Ferguson, 61, of Spartanburg, SC died Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC on February 22, 1960, he was the son of Etta Jane Hadden Ferguson Trussell of Orangeburg, SC, and the late Gary Clark Ferguson Sr.; stepson of Donny Trussell also of Orangeburg. After attending Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Gabe worked as a salesman in the Industrial Compressed Air Business and later opened his own company Ferguson Unlimited. He loved his family, befriending others, and never met a stranger. Gabe was an avid fisherman, hunter, and lover of wildlife. He was an amazing storyteller and his dogs were his heart. Gabe was a member of Mid-Carolina Gun...

Gilles Joseph Page, 65, of Wellford, SC, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 14, 1955 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Lionel and Simonne Levesque Page. Gilles earned his Master's degree from RPI Troy, NY and his Bachelors from University of Hartford. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric in 2013, after 28 years of service. He loved restoring old tractors and tinkering in his workshop, but most of all, he loved his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Linda Sobestanovich Page; his daughter, Laura Charles (Jeremy) of Spartanburg, SC; granddaughter, Mia Charles; sister, Diane Page Nadeau...

Floyd Leonard Bright, Sr., 69, of Lyman, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born November 3, 1951 in Spartanburg, a son of the late Edward H. and Juanita Sarah Floyd Bright. Floyd was retired from H. H. Gregg Appliance Center. He also worked at Blue Ridge Enterprises and was a restaurant manager for Quincy's. Floyd was a former police officer with the City of Spartanburg and was a Mason. A member of Lyman United Methodist Church, he enjoyed serving his community along with his Lyman United Methodist Church buddies. His children and grandchildren were the loves of his life. Mr. Bright is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marilynn Good Bright; a daughter,...

Miss Mary Elizabeth Poling, 88, 110 Hillbrook Drive, Spartanburg, SC, and formerly of Valley View, Logan, WV, peacefully passed away Friday morning, December 11, 2020, at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC. She was the daughter of the late Aldine D. Poling and Elizabeth Shoumaker Poling of Philippi, West Virginia. Mary had made her home for over 50 years with her late sister, Patricia Ann Poling Justice and brother in law, Robert. E. Justice. She was the last survivor of her family. She was predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Mary was born on February 9, 1932 in Philippi, West Virginia. Burial and a Celebration of Life for Mary will be conducted by Robert E. Justice at 1:00...

Miss Mary Elizabeth Poling, 88, 110 Hillbrook Drive, Spartanburg, SC, and formerly of Valley View, Logan, WV, peacefully passed away Friday morning, December 11, 2020, at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC. She was the daughter of the late Aldine and Elizabeth Shoumaker Poling of Philippi, West Virginia. Mary had made her home for over 50 years with her late sister, Patricia Ann Poling Justice and brother in law, Robert. E. Justice. She was the last survivor of her family. She was predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Mary was born on February 9, 1932 in Philippi, West Virginia. Burial and a Celebration of Life for Mary will be conducted by Robert E. Justice at 1:00 PM...

Joyce Jacobs Hunt, 89, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Summit Hills Skilled Nursing Facility in Spartanburg, SC. Born June 23, 1931 in Robeson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Ansel and Mildred Oxendine Jacobs. Joyce held a BA Degree in English from Pembroke State University in Pembroke, NC and a Master's Degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. She taught English and Business Education in the North Carolina Public School System and in the city of Falls Church, VA., where she loved teaching and was an avid reader with a quick wit and a compassionate heart. Joyce retired in 2005 with her husband, Air Force Major Woodward Hunt to Rolling Green...

Charles Elbert Neely, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. Born July 7, 1928 in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Jennings Bryan and Katie Hall Neely and the husband of Mary Ellen Myers Neely of 51 years. A U.S. Marine Corps WW II veteran, Mr. Neely was retired from Lockwood Green as a civil engineer. He was a member of Free Chapel. Survivors include his daughters, Sharon Johnson of Spartanburg, SC and Heather Fields of Athens, GA; and his grandchildren, Daniel Fields and Rachel Fields. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by...

Charles Elbert Neely, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. Born July 7, 1928 in Rock Hill, SC, he was the son of the late Jennings Bryan and Katie Hall Neely and the husband of Mary Ellen Myers Neely of 51 years. A U.S. Marine Corps WW II veteran, Mr. Neely was retired from Lockwood Green as a civil engineer. He was a member of Free Chapel. Survivors include his daughters, Sharon Johnson of Spartanburg, SC and Heather Fields of Athens, GA; and his grandchildren, Daniel Fields and Rachel Fields. Graveside service will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by Pastor Javon Ruff and The Rev. Larry...

Kenneth Leroy Vreeland, 66, of Roebuck, SC passed away on November 16, 2020 from stroke and COVID-19 complications. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Vestel and Edna Chandler. Ken was born in Ft. Campbell, KY on August 12, 1954. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 1972, and served in the army from 1974-1979, where he worked in intelligence and received multiple commendation medals. While Ken had many different careers, his passion was helping people find their perfect-fit job. With a handshake and a smile, Ken never met a stranger. In his retirement, Ken liked to watch the Braves, swim in his pool, and play with his cat. Ken is survived by his wife, Svetlana;...

Mary Switzer Huckaby, age 98, peacefully passed away of natural causes on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Lexington, SC. Mary was born December 11, 1921, in Roebuck, SC, to Samuel C. Switzer and Corrie Cheek Switzer. She was a 1940 Commercial Course program graduate of Lander College in Greenwood, SC and worked for many years at Fairforest Finishing Company before retiring from Reeve Brothers, Inc. Mary met her husband, James Paul Huckaby while she was in college. They married on June 6, 1942, in San Antonio, TX, where he was stationed while serving as a Lieutenant in the Army. Her most vivid memory of her wedding day was realizing how much she and James belonged together. For most of...

Ruby Lee Koon Horton, 91, of Moore, SC died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home. Born May 10, 1929 in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Edwin and Ida Mae Ringer Koon and wife of 56 years to the late Richard Harvey Horton. Mrs. Horton was a 1946 graduate of Spartanburg High School, a former member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rock Hill, SC and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Spartanburg. She loved to garden, read, work puzzles and painting. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Parks (Danny) of York, SC, and Cindy Ennis (Phillip) of Moore, SC; grandchildren, Jennifer Culver of York, SC, Chris Parks of Summerville, SC and R. J. Plumley (Amanda) of...

William A. Morris, M.D., 85, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born October 21, 1935 in Aiken, SC, he was the son of the late Jerome and Florence Wilburn Morris. Dr. Morris was a flight surgeon with the U.S. Navy and a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Morris was a retired surgeon with Surgical Associates after 40 years and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Morris was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg, where he served as a former deacon and a member of the New Boys Sunday School class. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, woodworking, cultivating grapes, but mostly enjoyed...

March 15, 1976 - September 20, 2020 Micah was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Micah has led a life of service to others beginning as a volunteer fireman and then a career in law enforcement. He served with the Charleston City Police Department and honorably retired from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. Micah's most recent employment was with Emergency Services at BMW of Spartanburg and served with the Greenville Health Authority Police Department. Micah was an accomplished K-9 Handler, Arson Investigator, and Certified Bomb Technician. Having received numerous awards throughout his life to include City of Spartanburg Law Enforcement...

Geneva West Pettit, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Anderson, SC, went peacefully to her heavenly home Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born September 14, 1935 in Glenn Springs, SC, she was the daughter of the late Alfred James and Lottie Mary Wyatt West. Geneva was a 1953 graduate of Pauline High School and Spartanburg Business College Alumni. She was formerly employed in the insurance field in Spartanburg, SC and San Diego, CA. She was a business secretary for the Atlantic Finance Company, and the Spartanburg County Health Department. She was a certified Junior High Youth Leader in Aiken Presbyterian Church, active in Presbyterian women, Youth and...

Wanda Ree Costner Robbins, 96, of Spartanburg, SC died September 4, 2020 at Summit Hills. Born January 9, 1924 in rural Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of Joe and Metal Fite Costner and the widow of Max Morris Robbins. She was married to Max Robbins from 1942 until his death in 1997, a faithful and devoted wife, working hard inside the home and worked various jobs through the years, stopping only when the youngest was born and then returning when he started to school. A faithful member of Fernwood Baptist Church since 1961, she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. A resident of Russell Street for over 60 years, she had a special relationship with her neighbors....