
Roebuck – Bobby Ray Maynard Cole, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
Born on July 27, 1930, Mr. Cole was a son of the late Charles R. and Stella Parham Cole. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from age 15-22. Mr. Cole achieved recognition as the International Sales Champion for Interstate Engineering, Compact division. He was the owner and operator of his own business for many years. Mr. Cole was a member of Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church in Roebuck.
Spartanburg – Pravin Sumantlal Naik, age 49, passed away March 8, 2010.
The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Dunbar Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Dunbar Funeral Home Chapel.
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Spartanburg – Robert Thomas Burdette, age 72, passed away March 2, 2010.
He was a son of the late Robert Thurman and Jessie Belcher Burdette.
Tommy proudly served in the United States Army and was a retired supervisor of Tietex International. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by two sons and their wives, Tony Burdette and Karen of Spartanburg, David Burdette and Teresa of Chesnee, SC; three daughters, Donna Sadler, Debby Burdette and Tammy Burdette all of Spartanburg and a brother Jimmy Burdette and his wife Anne of Duncan, SC. Tommy was blessed with twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
February 25, 2010 – 11:15 am
Spartanburg – Warren G. Cole, age 87, beloved husband of Mae Rist Cole, passed away February 16, 2010.
Warren was a son of the late Elmer and Marjorie Evans Cole. He was a member of DeFuniak Elks Club, The First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs, FL, and he faithfully served in the United States Army.
In addition to his wife, Warren is survived by a daughter; Marjorie Roberts of Moore, a brother; Donald Cole and his wife Mary of Towacco, NJ, a sister; Milliscent Fisher and her husband Kenneth of Oak Ridge, NJ, three grandchildren; Jon Pedersen and his wife Ruby of Toccoa, GA, Daniel Pedersen and his wife Michelle of Lyman, Cody Roberts of Spartanburg.
February 24, 2010 – 11:03 am
Spartanburg – Frances Suder Richard, age 54, beloved wife of John Clifton Richard, passed away February 22, 2010.
Mrs. Richard was born on January 1, 1956 in Levittown, PA to John Suder and the late Barbara Floyd Suder. She was previously employed with Adidas in the purchasing department; she was the secretary for the Temple B’Nai Israel and was a member of the Catholic Church of Jesus Our Risen Savior.
February 23, 2010 – 1:55 pm
Pacolet, SC – James Edward West, age 81, husband of the late Lillie Mae Poole West, passed away on February 19, 2010.
Mr. West was born February 20, 1928 to the late Bernard and Laura Howell West. He was a Mason and Shriner at the 228 Trough Shoals Lodge. Mr. West was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. West is survived by a son, Larry Eugene West of Spartanburg; a daughter, Amber Dill (Cliff) of Jonesville, SC; and three sisters, Shirley Jones, Dot Freeman and Joanne Fleming all of Pacolet. He was blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. West was predeceased by a son, Mike E. West and a brother, Wilbern West.
February 20, 2010 – 9:57 am

Pauline, S.C. - Timothy Ray Smith, age 51, beloved husband of Tammy Samuels Smith, died suddenly, Thursday, February 18, 2010.
Born in Spartanburg on August 2, 1958, Tim was the son of Mildred “Coot” Holder Martin and Marshall Ray. Tim honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an Eagle Scout and a 33rd Degree Mason with Calhoun 81 AFM Lodge, Pauline, S.C. Tim was a member of the Covenant Sunday School Class and Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church.
February 18, 2010 – 3:19 pm
Clifton, S.C. – James W. “Bill” Coggins, age 74, beloved husband of Sylvia Maynor Coggins, went home to be with Jesus on February 16, 2010. He was the oldest son of Belton “Belt” and Marie Vaughn Coggins.
Mr. Coggins served in the United States Air Force for over thirteen years. He retired from Beaumont Mills and later, Dollar General. Mr. Coggins was an avid baseball fan. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. He was of the Baptist faith.
February 18, 2010 – 3:16 pm
Moore, SC – Keith Leroy Tirrell, age 61, beloved husband of Debbie Suttles Tirrell, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 18, 2010, after a long courageous fight with cancer.
Keith was born in Ogden, Utah on May 6, 1948. He was the son of Ruth Virginia Dannehl and the late Vernal Leroy Tirrell. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moore.
February 18, 2010 – 3:15 pm
Spartanburg – Margaret Renaldo Rickard, age 92, wife of the late Ragnar Rickard, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Eden Terrace.
Margaret was the daughter of the late Charles and Selma Helberg Rinaldo. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the church historian and member of the UMW. Margaret did hand work of all types for many years and was a judge of hand work for the Piedmont Interstate Fair. She was a member of the Rosewood Garden Club and Homemaker of the year of the FCL Homemakers Club.