Life Tributes

Tammie Renee Bogan

Tammie Renee Bogan

February 15, 2021

Tammie Renee Bogan, 50, of Inman, passed away on February 15, 2021. Born in Duncan, South Carolina she was the daughter of Frank and Margie Bellew. Survivors include her husband of the home, Douglas L. Bogan, Jr., a son, Doug Bogan, III, one daughter, Cammie Bogan, and one brother Brian Bellew. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Michael Brian Clayton

Michael Brian Clayton

February 14, 2021

Michael Clayton,57, of Liberty. SC, passed away on Sunday February 14th. Michael was born on August 27th, 1963 to Gary Clayton and Ronnie Chassereau in Greenville SC. Michael was a very loving father and Pawpaw to his 5 children and 5 grandchildren. His daughters Ashley Crooks (Tony), Jessica Cox (Ryan), Erika Chassereau, and his sons MJ and Nicholas Clayton. His...

Wanda Alice Brown Swett

Wanda Alice Brown Swett

February 14, 2021

Wanda Alice Brown Swett, 68, Greer, SC, passed away on February 14, 2021. She is now joined in Heaven with her husband Curtis Swett and daughter Karen Nicole Swett. She was the beloved daughter of Walter Lee and Mary Alice Brown, born in Greenville, SC on July 7, 1952. Wanda leaves behind her son Mical Swett; siblings: Brenda Waldrop, Mike,...

Edwin “Ed” Duane Smaltz

Edwin “Ed” Duane Smaltz

February 13, 2021

On Saturday, February 13th, 2021, Edwin “Ed” Duane Smaltz, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Russell Emmett and Emily Eugenia Beucler Smaltz, born in Findlay, OH, on June 14th, 1944. Edwin leaves behind his cherished wife Kaye L. Roozen, his children: Dianna (Douglas) Uyehara, Michael...

Herbert B Mercer

Herbert B Mercer

February 13, 2021

Herbert B. Mercer, 94, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born August 15, 1926, in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Arza Fountain and Ella Schooley Mercer. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jean Lois Mercer, a son, John Patrick Mercer, and a brother, William Burtis Mercer. A graduate of...

Esther Margaret Freeman

Esther Margaret Freeman

February 13, 2021

Esther Margaret Freeman, 97, Easley, SC, passed away on February 13, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of John West and Molly Kennington, born in Kershaw, SC on November 8, 1923. Esther leaves behind her son Thomas J. Freeman. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Joe E. Freeman. She worked in bookkeeping and payroll with O’Neal...

Charlotte "Charlie" Deal Bailey

Charlotte "Charlie" Deal Bailey

February 12, 2021

Charlotte (Charlie) Deal Bailey passed away on February 12, 2021, at Easley Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Charlie was born to the late Duncan Oren Deal and the late Ruth Meeks of Toccoa, Ga. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Derrill Bailey of Greer, SC, one sister, Jewell Powell of Toccoa, Ga, brother, Tyrus Deal of McDonough,...

Richard Orville Smith Jr

Richard Orville Smith Jr

February 12, 2021

Richard Orville Smith, Jr., 63, of Pickens passed away February 12, 2021. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was a son of Richard Orville, Sr. and Janice Ann Isbell Smith. Services will be announced at a later date.

Judy Alline Duncan

Judy Alline Duncan

February 12, 2021

Judy Alline Duncan, 74, of Greer, passed away on February 12, 2021. She was the daughter of Isreal (I.E.) and Nora Wofford Duncan. Alline was a dedicated Christian and a loving caring person who would do anything for anyone. Survivors include one sister Grace Howard, of Landrum, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five sisters and two...

Calvin William Dennis Philbeck

Calvin William Dennis Philbeck

February 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Calvin William Dennis Philbeck of Spartanburg County passed away peacefully. A loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to be with the good Lord at the age of 73. Calvin is better known as "Bubba" or "Papa" was always behind a wheel. From being a retired truck driver to roaming the city of...

Ronda Gallucci

Ronda Gallucci

February 12, 2021

Ronda Gallucci died peacefully early morning Friday, February 12, 2021 with her husband of nearly 50 years beside her. Raised in Rantoul, Illinois, Ronda attended The University of Illinois where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Speech Correction in 1971. During her final semester, she met Raymond Gallucci and they were married that summer. The newlywed couple...

David Mack McConkey

David Mack McConkey

February 11, 2021

David Mack McConkey, age 83, died on February 11 at Spartanburg Regional Health System Hospice House in Spartanburg SC, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and most recently an infection with COVID 19. He is survived by Judith his wife of almost 63 years, daughters Karla Butler and husband Paul of Spartanburg SC, Carol Sperry, and son...

Martha Richardson Blackwell

Martha Richardson Blackwell

February 11, 2021

Martha Richardson Blackwell passed away on February 11, 2021. She was born in Kingston, NY on March 10, 1947, to Curtis and Charlotte Richardson. She worked for many years as the office manager at Freeman and Major architects. Martha is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim Richardson as well as her daughter, Ashley Smith. She leaves behind...

Barbara Sue Perry

Barbara Sue Perry

February 11, 2021

Barbara Sue Perry, 72, of Greer, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. She was born Friday, January 28th, 1949 in Frank, West Virginia to her parents: the late Vanson Lee Rogers and Vera Yochem Rogers. She will be sadly missed by her children: Nelson Perry (Charlie), Amy Perry and Tracy Perry (Fiancé Jason...

William Henry Harris

William Henry Harris

February 9, 2021

William “Bud” Henry Harris was born January 20, 1956, to John Robert Harris and Rebie Mae Harris in Greenville, SC. He attended Greenville County Schools and graduated from Wade Hampton High School. He worked for a number of years in the textile industry (DAN RIVER) and as an over the road truck driver. William dedicated his life to Jehovah and...

George L. Amick Jr.

George L. Amick Jr.

February 8, 2021

George L. Amick, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021. He was born in Greenville, SC on January 29, 1950. He was the beloved son of the late George L. Amick, Sr. and Jean M. Gray Amick. He leaves behind his wife Pamela Toney Amick, married on July 3, 2004 and together 16 years. His sisters: Virginia "Ginny"...

William Dale Scruggs

William Dale Scruggs

February 8, 2021

William Dale Scruggs, 55, Gaffney, SC, passed away on February 8, 2021. He was the beloved son of Helen Ruppe Scruggs and the late William Troy Scruggs, born in Gaffney, SC on January 31, 1966. He leaves behind his mother, sibling: Dennis Scruggs; Nieces: Nikki Scruggs and Denise Scruggs, Nephew: William Wayne Scuggs; and great-niece: Adaleigh Scruggs. William is preceded...

William P. Griggs

William P. Griggs

February 6, 2021

William P. Griggs Sr., went home on February 6, 2021. He was survived by his wife of 50 years Beth Griggs of Mauldin, SC; children: William Griggs Jr of Mauldin, SC, Shane Griggs (Amy) of Stuart, FL, Chris Griggs of Mauldin, SC. MR. Griggs was also a proud grandfather to Brayn Griggs of Piedmont, SC, and Brayden Griggs of Fountain...

Bobby Eugene Sorgee

Bobby Eugene Sorgee

February 6, 2021

Bobby Eugene Sorgee, 66, Easley, SC, passed away on February 6, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late David and Christine Sorgee, born in Greenville, SC on May 2, 1954. He is survived by his sons: Christopher Gene Sorgee (Jennifer), Bobby Eugene Sorgee, Jr. (Angela), Timothy Robert Sorgee, David Anthony Sorgee (Nicole), and Joshua David Sorgee; grandchildren: Cynthia...

James Edwin Daughtry

James Edwin Daughtry

February 6, 2021

James Edwin "Jim" Daughtry Greenville- James Edwin "Jim" Daughtry, 89, of Greenville, SC died, peacefully, in his sleep on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was predeceased by his parent's brothers and sisters. He attended Charleston public schools. Later, he graduated from Furman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (in Wake Forest, NC). Jim is a child of God and served...