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Spartanburg – Melissa “Lulu” Ann Thornton, age 42, daughter of James M. and Dorothy Goforth Thornton, died March 22, 2010.
In addition to her parents, Melissa is survived by her companion, Jimmy Osborne; three sons, Michael Thornton, Charlie Lance and Stephen Osborne; four brothers, Michael, Billy, Lee and Bubba Thornton and a sister, Angela Tyler. She was blessed with two granddaughters and a grandson.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Dunbar Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Good Shepherd Memorial Park.
Spartanburg – Mary Caitlin Johnston Stokes, age 27, wife of Dennis Ashley Stokes, died March 18, 2010 at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare.
Caitlin was born in Spartanburg on January 9, 1983. She attended Spartanburg High School and was a graduate of Wofford College. Caitlin was employed with the Woman’s Clinic and was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Pacolet, SC – Joel “Joe” Howard Snipes, Sr., age 43, husband of Tammy Gibson Hall Snipes, started a new journey with his Lord and Savior, March 13, 2010.
Joe was born in Charlotte, NC on March 8, 1967 to Sandra Cobbler Greer of Spartanburg. He was a son of the late Robert Hough. Joe was a member of Lucia Baptist Church of Stanley, NC and attended Riding for Jesus Cowboy Church and Pacolet Mills Baptist Church. He was a truck driver who loved people and enjoyed making them laugh.
Spartanburg – David Michael Kelly, age 50, beloved husband of Julie Smith Kelly, died March 11, 2010 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born June 8, 1959, David was a son of Sara Foster Kelly and the late John Francis Kelly of Spartanburg. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1977. David was also a graduate from the University of SC-Upstate and Converse College where he received a Masters degree in Education.
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.
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