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Broadus Roger Hogan, 84, of Spartanburg passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. Born July 14, 1940, in Forest City, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Eugene Hogan Sr. and Hazel Cash Hogan. He was a retired Purchasing Coordinator and Inventory Control Specialist at Mayfair Mills. He proudly served in the National Guard. A devoted church member and Deacon at Eastside Baptist Church in Spartanburg. Known by everyone as a selfless and humble servant, Buddy, (or "Buck" to some), was a true family man. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of over 65 years, Mary Patsy "Pat" Hogan; sons, Dennis (Tammy) Hogan and Kenny (Shelley) Hogan; grandchildren, Tucker Hogan, Elijah Hogan, London...

Wayne Lee Tate, 79, of Boiling Springs is now in the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Spartanburg to the late Boyd Lee Tate and Mamie Gertrude Flynn Tate, he has made the upstate his home for the past 52 years. He will always remain in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, and extended family. Wayne was a long-time devoted member of First Baptist North Spartanburg Church and served in many capacities there over the years. Throughout his lifetime, he received a degree from Bowman Technical School in watchmaking, clockmaking, and jewelry repair; became a wonderful father; and was co-owner of Tate Jewelers (with wife, Gail) for over 40 years. Mr. Tate was also very active in...

Mack Donaldson Secord, 92, died July 3, 2024 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Mr. Secord was born September 24, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama, the only child of the late Gladys Donaldson Secord and Malcolm Munroe Secord. Mack graduated from Phillips High School and the University of Alabama. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and for the next 22 years, served with a distinguished career in a variety of positions for the Air Force. He ended his military service as spokesman for the Air Force at the Pentagon in 1974 and moved to Atlanta where he joined the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia as vice president of public relations. He was a founding member and...

Mack Donaldson Secord, 92, died July 3, 2024 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Mr. Secord was born September 24, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama, the only child of the late Gladys Donaldson Secord and Malcolm Munroe Secord. Mack graduated from Phillips High School and the University of Alabama. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and for the next 22 years, served with a distinguished career in a variety of positions for the Air Force. He ended his military service as spokesman for the Air Force at the Pentagon in 1974 and moved to Atlanta where he joined the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia as vice president of public relations. He was a founding member and...

Mack Donaldson Secord, 92, died July 3, 2024 at Rock Hill, South Carolina. Mr. Secord was born September 24, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama, the only child of the late Gladys Donaldson Secord and Malcolm Munroe Secord. He was known as "Don" to his family, "Daddy Don" to his grandchildren and "Mack" to most other people. He grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Phillips High School in 1948. He and his mother spent their summers in her hometown of Pontotoc, Mississippi with his grandparents. He received his undergraduate degree in broadcasting from the University of Alabama in 1952. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and for the next 22 years, served in...

Patricia Susan Leyland, 67 passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC, after battling a long illness. Patricia was born on January 07, 1957, to the late William and Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Patricia, known for her graceful presence and warm nature, she touched the lives of many with her kind heart and unwavering strength. A woman of many talents and interests, Patricia excelled in various facets of life, she was an exceptional athlete. Her love for tennis shone brightly as she proudly held the title of The State of South Carolina Singles Champion for two consecutive years. She also had an unusual ability to walk on her hands, which would entertain her children. In addition,...

Dr. Katherine Davis Cann died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born in Greer, SC, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Laura Davis. Kathy graduated from Greer High School and earned a BA degree in history at Lander College where she was the Valedictorian of her class. In later years, she served as president of the Lander Alumni Association and endowed a scholarship in the humanities. Dr. Cann earned a master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a PhD in history at the University of South Carolina. In 1971, she joined the faculty of North Greenville College; after receiving her doctorate, she became a faculty member of...

Ruby Geneva Padgett Wilson, 92, of Boiling Springs, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Starr, SC. A native of Sheldon in Beaufort County, she was born on August 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry and Lila Bennett Padgett and wife of the late Dennie R. Wilson, Sr. She was a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving is her daughter, Judy W. Evans (Roger) of Starr; son, Ralph Wilson of Spartanburg; grandchildren, Derek Evans, Cassie Palacino (Stephen) and Lee Zimmerman (Brandi); great grandchildren, Nathan Palacino, Olivia Palacino, Cason Zimmerman and Baker Zimmerman, a special niece,...

Wilma (Boots) Royer Greene, 91, of Spartanburg died Friday, February 2, 2024, at White Oak Estates. A native of Decatur, Ala., she was born on November 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Ennis and Flaudie McCaghren Royer. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from the SC Tax Commission. Surviving is her daughter, Kim Greene Fellner (Robert) of Kiawah Island, SC. her son, Mitchell Grayson Greene of Beaufort, SC, grandchildren, Joshua Costner, Jacob Costner, Jordan Costner, Anna Dearybury and Katie Simmons and six greatgrandchildren: son in law, Bill Costner; sisters, Austine Royer Smith and Margie Royer Hodges. She was predeceased by daughter, Rhonda Greene Costner; a son,...

Janet Louise Pruitt, 86, of Spartanburg SC, passed away January 29th, 2024, peacefully in her sleep in the early morning with family by her side. Although, most people knew her as Jan, Granny Jan, the fudge lady, interplanet Janet the galaxy girl or as the unofficial mayor of White Oaks, all would say they loved her for her amazing fun-loving attitude towards life. All knew she suffered from terminal optimism, and it was highly contagious. She was born to the late John Simone and Louise Contarino, March 30th, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois. Janet graduated from Harlem High School in Loves Park, IL in 1955, and graduated with a master's in computer science at Rockford College. She had an...

David Henderson passed away on January 3, 2024. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Fairview Baptist Church-Landrum at 3:00 pm. Family will receive loved ones from 2:00-2:45 pm. You can ready his full obituary at www.floydmortuary.com

Linda Varner Pickel, 79, left this life peacefully in the early morning of November 10, 2023, at her home in Taylors, SC. She was born August 20, 1944, in Spartanburg County, daughter of the late John Taylor, Jr. and Sara Quinn Varner. She was married to her husband of 35 years, William Pickel, who claims her as the love of his life. Services will be held Wednesday, November 15, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel and Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg, SC: Visitation, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.; Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m-1:30 p.m..; Interment, 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Interim HealthCare of the Upstate.

Joyce Dianne Walker Campbell, of Spartanburg, SC, died on Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, with her family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Nathaniel Thomas "N.T." Walker and Darlee Jennings Walker. "Dianne" as she was known to her friends, and Nana to her grandchildren, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She worked for 25 years as a seamstress with Spartan Undies before she retired . Dianne loved her church and her church family and could always be found her sharing her time in small groups and providing meals for many ministries and events in the church. In addition to her husband, Clay, Dianne is survived...

Joe Wayne McGuire, 82, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at White Oak Estates. Born May 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Harry Ben and Louvinia Mary Mitchell McGuire. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Peggy Jo McGuire. Mr. McGuire was a very hardworking man, who put his family first. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and listening to music. He spent as much time as he could with his family, loving on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters, Candy Weathers (Chad) of Chesnee and Kookie McGuire of Columbia; grandchildren, Preston Weathers (Brittany) of Chesnee, Noah Weathers (Kayla) of Cliffside, NC, and Olivia...

Weldon undefinedBoundefined Ivey passed on to be with the Lord at age 96 in Cowpens, SC. He was proceeded to heaven by his loving wife, Flo Ivey, of 47 years. Born January 3, 1927, he was the son of Vant and Nannie Ivey. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carol Ivey of York, SC; a daughter, Cathy Ivey of Matthews, NC; a daughter, and son-in-law, Eston and Susan Ivey Keller of Huntersville, NC, grandchild, Drew Ivey of Blythewood, SC; grandchild, Gina Ivey of York, SC; grandchild, Kyle Ivey of York, SC; and a grandchild, Hannah Keller of Huntersville, NC. He is survived by a sister, Pearl Byars of Atlanta, GA, a brother-in-law, Hoyt Burnett of Chesnee, SC, a...

Linda Coggins Roberson, 82, of Greer, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur Bryan undefinedA.B.undefined Coggins, Sr. and Theo Katherine Bailey Coggins. Linda was predeceased by her son, Bradford Keith Roberson, and brothers, Arthur Bryan Coggins, Jr., and Rodney Patrick Coggins. Lindaundefineds greatest treasures were her family. She is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Gordon Keith Roberson, who was her steadfast companion, supporter, and caregiver. She was incredibly proud of her daughters, Shannan Roberson Baldree and Lara Rebecca Roberson, both of Greer, SC. Her grandchildren, Isabella and Bradford...

Douglas Osborne Hubbell died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born January 6, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Harold Arthur and Mary Virginia Osborne Hubbell. He earned undergraduate and masterundefineds degrees in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech. In 1966, he married Marilyn Patricia Morrison, whom he met on a blind date. After Doug received his doctorate from Princeton University, the couple spent a year in Switzerland, where he pursued postdoctoral studies. In 1970, having accepted a job with Hoechst Fibers, they settled in Spartanburg, SC. The job with the German company provided the chance for the young family to spend a year in Bobingen, Germany. Eventually, Doug went on to...

Odus James Miller, 93, of Spartanburg and a 63-year resident of Morristown, TN., died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on August 25, 1929, a son of the Late Thomas Sumter and Maza Leila Horton Miller and husband of the late Shirley Hileman Miller. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, where he played football and earned the nickname "Footsie", Odus graduated from Carson Newman College with a BA degree in History and Mathematics and masters degree from the University of Tennessee. He worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company in Spartanburg. Following his graduation from Carson Newman College, he began his teaching career...

Dorothy Ann Hendricks Stadterman passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after bravely battling illness for many years. Born February 29, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Donald and Fidelis Fitzmaurice Hendricks. Dorothy worked for many years at Duer/Carolina Coil in Greer prior to her retiring. She immensely enjoyed spending time with her family and her many trips to Charleston, SC. Dorothy is survived by her son, Kevin Stadterman (Jenny) of Boiling Springs, SC; her daughter, Kelly Dressendofer (Ed) of Boiling Springs, SC; her beloved grandchildren, Dreyson and Logan Stadterman, Rylee, Corbin and Dylan Marshall, and Lucas Dressendofer; her brothers,...

Randall "Chris" Sigmon of Spartanburg, SC, age 68, was promoted to glory Saturday, June 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by family after enduring a year-long battle with ALS. Chris was born June 1, 1955 in Hickory, NC. As the first-born son of his family, he was born to lead, love, and serve others. He carried these attributes for his entire life, especially through his Christian ministry, community engagement, and fatherhood. Beyond this, Chris' drive, ambition, and passion for learning was unmatched. He attended multiple universities, including Lenoir-Rhyne University and University of South Carolina Upstate where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy & Religion; and a B.S. in Computer...

Aquilla Richard (Dickie) Johnston, 83, died peacefully at his home June 9, 2023, in Columbia, SC. Born May 15th, 1940, in Charleston, SC, he was the oldest son of the late Dr. Aquilla Richard and Catherine Deitrick Johnston of St. George, SC. He was a graduate of St. George High School and Wofford College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He served in the United States Coast Guard. He created and managed The Johnston Company (investments, real estate) in Columbia, SC. Dickie was devoted to his family. He was a fun loving, outgoing man who loved his friends and was loved by his friends. He valued traveling, seeing different places and meeting new people. He enjoyed boating...