J F Floyd Mortuary

Inez Pritchard Golden, age 91 of the Twin Lakes community, in Moore, SC, died January 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Landrum, Inez was the daughter of the late Harrison Benjamin and Mae Louise Page Pritchard. She was the widow of her beloved husband of 53 years, the late James Leonard Golden (2017). She was a 1952 graduate of Gramling High School and attended Cecil's Business College. With tailoring classes at Savannah, Georgia Vocational School, she went on to become a professional seamstress pursuing her love in fashion design as well as interior design and landscaping. While at Ascension Lutheran Church in Savannah, she was a Sunday School teacher and Leader of the Rebecca...

Kenneth Ray Barton passed away December 31, 2025, at his home at the age of 89. Ken was born in Elberton, Georgia, in July 1936, surrounded by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. When Ken was a young child, his family moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduating from Spartanburg High School, Ken received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wofford College and completed the Army ROTC program. Ken then attended graduate school at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, a decision which changed the trajectory of his life. While earning his master's and doctorate degrees in chemistry, Ken met his future wife, Peggy Norton. Ken and Peggy were married on September 8, 1963, and...

Nancy Eleanor Plemmons Galyean entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, on April 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Mitchell and Mary Evelyn Battle Plemmons of Asheville. Growing up Nancy attended Hominy Baptist Church and upon graduation she attended Mars Hill University. Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale James Galyean of Spartanburg, South Carolina, whom she nursed through significant health challenges for a number of years until his death. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Nancy faithfully served her church for decades in various ministries such as...

Rachel Greer Jones of Spartanburg, South Carolina entered into rest at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Rachel was the daughter of the late William Alton Greer and Mary Genell Condrey Greer. Rachel was raised in Spartanburg, and in 1970 married the love of her life, William B. "Bob" Jones, Jr. and together they built their life in Columbia, SC where Rachel dedicated her career to Baptist Hospital's Administration department. Rachel was an adoring wife, a fun and loving stepmother, and a devoted aunt who was always present for family gatherings and special moments. She enjoyed travel with the Baptist Hospital "Prime Time" club and...

William "Bill" Yelverton, age 81, of Spartanburg, S.C. passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 in Spartanburg Regional Hospice House with his wife by his side. Born February 5, 1944 in Goldsboro, N.C. to William Norman Yelverton and Doris Annette Benton. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather and step-great-grandfather. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by both parents and his sister, Anne Yelverton Bryant. Bill grew up in Fremont, N.C. and attended Fremont school. He graduated from Oak Ridge Military Institute. He attended N.C. State University (2 years) and is a 1966 graduate of the University of...

Frances Elizabeth Pruitt, 83, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born in North Charleston, Frances was the daughter of Robert Thompson Spencer, Sr. and Kathleen Burch. She graduated from Chicora High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Limestone University. Frances began her career as a schoolteacher, later discovering her true joy in nurturing young children as a devoted Child Care Teacher. Frances knew what she liked. She loved the rhythm of tennis matches, the beauty of fresh-cut flowers, and songs by women's voices. She devoured romantic novels, enjoyed the twists of crime dramas, and never missed the chance for a soap opera. Her...

Frances Elizabeth Pruitt, 83, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born in North Charleston, Frances was the daughter of Robert Thompson Spencer, Sr. and Kathleen Burch. She graduated from Chicora High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Limestone University. Frances began her career as a schoolteacher, later discovering her true joy in nurturing young children as a devoted Child Care Teacher. Frances knew what she liked. She loved the rhythm of tennis matches, the beauty of fresh-cut flowers, and songs by women's voices. She devoured romantic novels, enjoyed the twists of crime dramas, and never missed the chance for a soap opera. Her...

Peggy Norton Barton passed away at her home at the age of 87. Peggy was born on a cold day in January 1937 on a cotton farm outside Town Creek, Alabama. She attended the public schools in Town Creek and graduated with honors from Hazlewood High School in Town Creek. Peggy attended Florence State College and graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. She next attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville as a graduate assistant in chemistry. While in Knoxville, Peggy met her future husband, Ken Barton. Peggy left graduate school to teach high school chemistry, first at South Cobb High School in Georgia, and then at Muscle Shoals High School in Muscle Shoals,...

Mark Weston Jolliffe, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home. Mark was born March 20, 1959, in Culpeper, VA, the son of the late Hugh and Rebecca Jolliffe. He was predeceased by his brother Michael Jolliffe and sister Nancy Gonzalez. He graduated from Culpeper County High School, class of 1977, and was previously employed by RUS, Aramark, and OpSource. He was a beloved member of Crossroads Baptist Church and the Circle of Friends Life Group. Mark is survived by his cherished wife, Charis and their 5 children: Kristin (Cash), Jennifer (Jeremiah), Aimee (Jesse), Shelly (Josh), and Landon (Ollie). He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren: Will...

Janice Marie Dantin died November 6, 2024, twenty days short of her 78th birthday. Janice was born and raised in south Louisiana with the Mississippi River just yards from her front door. She graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where she met her husband, Bob. Bob and Janice eventually made their way to Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1980, where they have lived ever since. Bob and Janice were married 55 years and had one son, Jeremy. Janice taught elementary school for approximately two decades in Louisiana, Georgia, and in Spartanburg. Janice was an artistic soul who enjoyed home d?cor, gardening and her other various projects. She loved good books, good...

Betty Culler Jackson, born on August 20, 1925, died peacefully on November 1, 2024, at Eden Terrace Assisted Living facility in Spartanburg, SC. Betty lived a long and fulfilling life, passing at the ripe old age of 99. During the war years, Betty attended Winthrop College for two years before transferring to the University of South Carolina. While there she met her future husband, James Rhett Jackson. After graduation, she taught high school until she married Rhett, and she often remarked that some of her students were older than she. Smart as she was, Betty had graduated from college a couple of years early. Betty married Rhett in 1946. After marriage and children, Betty was a...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Eugene (Gene) M. Spiess announces his passing on October 25, 2024. Born on September 3, 1942, in Fulton County, Ohio to Denver and Marjorie Spiess, Gene was a transplant to South Carolina by virtue of his love for education. After serving 3 years in the Army in Germany right out of high school, he decided to enter college. After graduating from Tiffin University, he then earned his master's degree at East Tennessee State. Upon graduation, he was offered a job at Rutledge College in Spartanburg, and through the encouragement of his employer, he enrolled in the Ed.D. Program at NOVA University; he graduated with his Ed.D. in 1981. Gene...

Ina Lea Sandler Minsky, 82, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. She was born on August 29, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Minnie and Gershon Sandler. Ina is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Michael; her daughter, Alyse Minsky; her son, Mark Minsky (Ling); her grandchildren, Allison Minsky and Madison Minsky; and her brother, Les Sandler (Barbara). Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 2624, Spartanburg, SC 29304. An online guest register is available at...

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,...