ᐅ South Carolina Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Jeffrey Edward Godsey

Died November 25, … More Information
Jeffrey Edward Godsey, born February 8, 1962 passed away peacefully November 25, 2014 in Georgetown, South Carolina. Jeffrey was 52.

▰ Janette (Smith) Godsey

Died April 17, … More Information
Janette (Smith) Godsey, 79, of Greenwood, South Carolina departed this life April 17, 2001.
Obituary published: April 18, 2001 in "Index J"

▰ Janette (Smith) Godsey

Died April 18, … More Information
Janette (Smith) Godsey, age 76 of Greenwood, South Carolina, departed this life Sunday April 18, 2001.
Obituary published: April 19, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Ernest Ben Godsey Jr

Died July 12, … More Information
Ernest Ben Godsey Jr, born December 9, 1927 went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. ERNEST was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Hank Miller

▰ Thomas Dixon "Tommy" Godowns

Died April 05, … More Information
Thomas Dixon "Tommy" Godowns, of South Carolina, born in Stellarville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest April 5, 2002. Thomas was 76.
Obituary published: April 06, 2002 in "The State"

▰ James Clinton Godowns

Died January 21, … More Information
James Clinton Godowns, age 80 of South Carolina, born in Jefferson Co, Georgia, passed from this life on January 21, 2003.
Obituary published: January 22, 2003 in "The State"

▰ James C Godowns

Died January 22, … More Information
James C Godowns passed away January 22, 2003 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Obituary published: January 23, 2003 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ John Paul Godochik

Died June 02, … More Information
John Paul Godochik, of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next June 2, 2007. John was 64.
Obituary published: June 03, 2007 in "WeirtonDT (WV)"

▰ John Paul Godochik

Died June 01, … More Information
John Paul Godochik, of Hartsville, South Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before John June 1, 2007. John was 64.
Obituary published: June 02, 2007 in "WeirtonDT (WV)"

▰ Mattie (Mccluney) Godlock

Died January 16, … More Information
Mattie (Mccluney) Godlock, age 86 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next January 16, 1999.
Obituary published: January 17, 1999 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ W Cecil Godley

Died November 18, … More Information
W Cecil Godley, born October 3, 1922 went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2007 in South Carolina. Godley was 85. Tags: #Peter #Godley #Eugenia #Cecil #Miley #Brunson #School #Clemson #World #European #Operations #Infantry #France #Purple #Award #Reserves #Colonel #Faculty #Chairman #University #Council #Graduate #Animal #President #Kappa #Gamma #Delta #Alpha #Sigma #Associate #Director #Experiment #Godley- #Distinguished #Agriculture #Centennial #Alumni #Agricultural #Research #Association #Year #Class #Carillon #Tigers #Baptist #Board #Deacons #Club #Alice #Barbara #Chattanooga #Kathryn #Lexington #Jeannie #Tifton #Russell #Shannon #Nashville #Zack #Winter #Sarah #David #Dorothy #Jacksonville #Christopher #Seneca #Cemetary #First #Church #Family #Building #Duckett- #Central- #Commons
Obituary: W. Cecil Godley, Clemson Willie Cecil Godley, 85, of Clemson died 18, 2007. Son of the late Peter Charles Godley Jr. and Eugenia Barnes Godley, Cecil was born in Miley, S.C. He graduated from Brunson High School (Brunson, S.C.) in 1939 and received a B.S. degree in agriculture from Clemson (University) in 1943. Following his graduation, he joined the Clemson faculty. In 1949 and 1955 he earned masters and doctorate degrees in animal physiology and genetics from N.C. State (University). During World War II, Cecil served in the European Theater of Operations as an officer in the U.S. Army, B 407th Infantry. He was wounded in France and received the Purple Heart Award. completing his active duty, Cecil continued serving his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and later retired as Colonel. While on the faculty of Clemson University he served as a charter member of the Faculty Senate. He also served as Chairman of the University Research Council and as a member of the Graduate Council. He earned the reputation of being an excellent teacher and was the author or co-author of more than forty scientific papers in the field of Animal Science. He served terms as President of Phi Kappa Phi and Gamma Sigma Delta honor societies and was a member of Alpha Zeta and Sigma Zi. In addition, he was a member and served as chairman of many state, regional, and national agricultural research committees. In 1986, Cecil retired from Clemson University as professor and Associate Dean and Director Emeritus of the S.C. Agricultural Experiment Stations. Upon his retirement he established the W.C. Godley Award for excellence in agricultural research currently known as the Godley-Snell Award. Honoring his many years of dedication to the mission of Clemson University, he received the Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award presented by Gamma Sigma Delta in 1987, the Centennial Distinguished Alumni Award from the of Agricultural Sciences in 1988, and the Universityâ??s Distinguished Service Award in 1994. The University also honored him by dedicating the Godley-Snell Research in his name. Because of his love for Clemson, he continued serving the University during retirement. He enjoyed volunteering with the Alumni Association and received the Association Volunteer of the Year Award in 2006. In addition, he worked tirelessly with the Class of 1943 on its class project, the Big C Carillon Bell and Carillon Gardens, and the annual class reunions. He was an avid supporter of Clemson athletic teams and especially enjoyed watching the Tigers play football and baseball. His church and community were priorities in his life. Cecil was a long-time member of the Clemson First Baptist Church where he served as School Superintendent and Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He served as president of the Clemson Rotary Club and the Clemson Fellowship Club. He is survived by his beloved family including his wife of 64 years, Alice Hogarth Godley; daughters Barbara Fulmer (John) of Chattanooga, TN, Kathryn Dunmyer (Tim) of Lexington SC, and Jeannie Rigdon (Steve) of Tifton GA; grandchildren Russell Fulmer of Chattanooga TN, Shannon Alexander (Philip) of Nashville TN, Zack Fulmer (Kimberly) of Winter Garden FL, Sarah Dunmyer of Lexington SC, and Alice and David Rigdon of Tifton GA; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister Dorothy G. Roberts of Jacksonville, FL. He was pre-deceased by much-loved grandson Christopher Dunmyer of Seneca, SC. a family burial at Cemetary Hill in Clemson, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on , 21, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Clemson. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the Family Life . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clemson University Alumni Association or the Clemson First Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson , Central-Clemson Commons, which is assisting the family.

▰ Shirley Fornes Godley

Died September 11, … More Information
Shirley Fornes Godley, born December 29, 1945 departed this life Sunday September 11, 2014 in Hodges, South Carolina. Shirley was 68.

▰ Martha B Godley

Died December 27, … More Information
Martha B Godley, born January 24, 1930 went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2014 in Summerville, South Carolina. Martha was 84. Tags: #Rome #Grace #Keim #Clyde #Martha #Athens #School #Yarbrough #Hanahan #Woodrow #Piggy #Barbeque #Charles #Fitts #Dandridge #Contracting #Charlene #Union #Summerville #Bowling #Sandpiper #Lanes #Leagues #Ceramics #Daisy #Charter #Knightsville #Church #Frank #Richard #Kenneth #Central #Mother #Grandmother #Great- #Junior #Godley #Lenore #Young #Gerald #Ralph #Arthur #Chavis #Freda #Parker #Jacksonville #Weeks #Bonaire #Hartsville #Jenny #Anderson #Airy #Larry #Raleigh #Lord #Grandchildren #Great #Mesa #Sister #Edna #Coats #Alice #Niceville #Virginia #Jesup #Wright #Timmonsville
Obituary: Martha Berry Y. Godley, 84 years of age, died 27 Dec 2014 in Trident Medical Hospital.

Martha was born Jan 24, 1930 in Rome Ga. The youngest of 7 children of the late Grace M McGlaughlin Keim and Clyde B Keim, a professor of music at Martha Berry , Rome GA. at the time of her birth.

Martha and her mother moved to Athens GA in 1933 where she grew up and graduated from Athens High School. She married Tom Yarbrough and left Athens.

their divorce, she moved to Hanahan SC in 1959 and started working for Woodrow Bessinger at the Piggy Park Barbeque drive-in where she met Charles Godley. were married in 1962 and she left Piggy Park. In 1964 she went to work in the office of Fitts & Dandridge General Contracting where she stayed until 1976.

In 1976 she and her youngest daughter, Charlene Lee left with her husband Charles, who was a Union Electrician and they traveled this country for over 16 years, missing only 9 states. Charles’s death in 1992, she settled in Summerville SC.

She started Bowling at Sandpiper Bowling Lanes, where she was a member of a number of Leagues. She loved the game and the people. She also stayed busy with Ceramics at Daisy’s.

She was a Charter member of Knightsville Baptist Church. She worked with Rev Frank Ware, Richard Belton, Kenneth McNair and others to get into the present building on Central Ave.

She always said “God didn’t make me a millionaire in dollars but he did give me a million in my 6 wonderful, loving children.” She was a loving, devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She would talk about and brag about her children, grands and great-grands to anyone that would listen.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her former husband Tom Junior Yarbrough Sr, and her husband of almost 30 years, Charles Leland Godley.

She is also preceded in death by her 2 sisters Lenore Walker and LaVonne Young, and 3 of her brothers, Dr Gerald Keim, Ralph D. Keim, & Don P. Keim and by her grandson Arthur Hammond Chavis.

She is survived by her 6 children: Freda Y. (Gene) Parker of Jacksonville FL, Y (Edward) Weeks of Bonaire GA, Tom (Miriam) Yarbrough, Jr. of Hartsville SC, Jenny Y Anderson of Mt Airy NC, Larry Yarbrough of Raleigh NC, and Charlene Lee G. (Justin) Lord of Summerville SC. Her 12 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren, Her brother, Bob Keim of Mesa, AZ, Sister in laws, Edna Keim of Coats NC, Alice Keim of Niceville FL, Virginia Tomlinson of Jesup GA and Mae Wright of Timmonsville SC.

▰ Martha B Godley

Died December 27, … More Information
Martha B Godley, born January 24, 1930 joined the Lord December 27, 2014 in North Charleston, South Carolina. MARTHA was 84.

▰ Martha B Godley

Died December 27, … More Information
Martha B Godley, born January 24, 1930 departed this life Sunday December 27, 2014 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Martha was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Genny/melvin Timmons, Randi Hayes

▰ Howard W "Jack" Godley

Died October 26, … More Information
On October 26, 2002, Howard W "Jack" Godley, 72 of Hampton, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 27, 2002 in "The State"

▰ Hermine G (Foxworth) Godley

Died July 06, … More Information
Hermine G (Foxworth) Godley, age 88 of Conway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully July 6, 2005.
Obituary published: July 07, 2005 in "Horry Independent"

▰ Clara (Snellings) Godley

Died November 23, … More Information
Clara (Snellings) Godley, 63, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 23, 2002.
Obituary published: November 24, 2002 in "The State"

▰ Charles Earl "Pete" Godley

Died September 12, … More Information
Charles Earl "Pete" Godley, age 59 of Beaufort, South Carolina, died on September 12, 2001.
Obituary published: September 13, 2001 in "The State"

▰ Carlisle Benjamin Sr Godley

Died November 06, … More Information
Carlisle Benjamin Sr Godley, age 76 of West Columbia, South Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Carlisle November 6, 2003.
Obituary published: November 07, 2003 in "The State"

▰ Beatrice Godley

Died June 11, … More Information
Beatrice Godley, born November 5, 1932 went to be with her Lord and Savior June 11, 2016 in Walterboro, South Carolina. Beatrice was 83. Tags: #James
Obituary: Beatrice was born on 5, 1932 and passed away on , 11, 2016. Beatrice was a resident of Walterboro, South Carolina at the time of passing. Beatrice was married to James.

▰ Alice H Godley

Died May 05, … More Information
Alice H Godley, born April 11, 1923 entered into eternal rest May 5, 2010 in Clemson, South Carolina. Alice was 87. Tags: #Godley #Clemson #Brunson #Willock #Edith #Hogarth #Winthrop #University #South #First #Church #School #Girl #Meals #Wheels #Barbara #Fulmer #Hixson #Kathryn #Dunmyer #Jeannie #Rigdon #Tifton #Russell #Shannon #Alexander #Nashville #Zack #Winter #Alice #Atlanta #Sarah #Lexington #David #John #Boyden #Kinston #James #Dorothy #Roberts #Jacksonville #Christopher #Hospice #Upstate #Downs #Guardian #Tammy #Mary #Rebecca #Janice #Carolyn #Debra #Brenda #Fran #Woodland #Hill #Memorial #Foundation #Daniel #Duckett- #Central
Obituary: Alice H. Godley
- Clemson, SC Alice Hogarth Godley, age 87, of 150 Downs Blvd, Clemson, SC, wife of the late Dr. W. Cecil Godley, died at the Clemson Downs , May 5, 2010. Born in Brunson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willock Farrow and Edith Meyer Hogarth. She attended Winthrop and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1943 with a major in business. Alice was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Clemson where she served as a School teacher for many years. She was also a Girl Scout leader and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
What brought her the most joy in her life was being a wife, homemaker and mother to her three girls. She is survived by her daughters Barbara (John) Fulmer of Hixson, TN, Kathryn (Tim) Dunmyer of Clemson, SC, & Jeannie (Steve) Rigdon of Tifton, GA., grandchildren, Russell Fulmer of Hixson, TN, Shannon (Philip) Alexander of Nashville, TN, Zack (Kimberly) Fulmer of Winter Garden, FL., Alice Rigdon of Atlanta, GA., Sarah Dunmyer of Lexington, SC, & David Rigdon of Tifton, GA. & 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, John (Mickey) Boyden Hogarth of Kinston, NC & James Maxwell (Marylee) Hogarth of Brunson, SC, sister-in-law, Dorothy (Dot) Roberts of Jacksonville, FL. and 3 nieces & 2 nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her beloved grandson, Christopher Dunmyer. The family would like to thank the staff of AnMed ICU & 5th floor, the Hospice of the Upstate & the staff of the Downs Retirement in Clemson for the exceptional care given their mother. Most especially they would like to thank the wonderful ladies of Guardian for the loving, compassionate care given during the past 8 months â? Tammy, Mary, Rebecca, Janice, Carolyn, Debra, Brenda, & Fran. We were blessed to have you with us.
a family burial in Woodland ( Hill) in Clemson, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on , May 8, 2010 at the First Baptist Church Clemson, with reception and visitation immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christopher D. Dunmyer Memorial Fund at the Clemson University Foundation, 110 Daniel Dr., Clemson, SC 29631. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson , Central.

▰ Olivia Clorinda (Irace) Godlewski

Died December 25, … More Information
Olivia Clorinda (Irace) Godlewski, of South Carolina, born in New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 25, 1999.
Obituary published: December 26, 1999 in "Greenville News"

▰ Olivia Clorinda (Irace) Godlewski

Died December 27, … More Information
Olivia Clorinda (Irace) Godlewski, of South Carolina, born in New York, New York, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 27, 1999.
Obituary published: December 28, 1999 in "Greenville News"

▰ Kitty Clary Goding

Died September 11, … More Information
Kitty Clary Goding, born March 13, 1947 entered eternal life September 11, 2019 in Irmo, South Carolina. Kitty was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Melita Detreville, Mandy Pierce, Fletcher Spigner Iii

▰ Lucille (Sutton) Godinez

Died October 29, … More Information
Lucille (Sutton) Godinez, age 88 of South Carolina, born in North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 29, 2006.
Obituary published: October 30, 2006 in "P&C"

▰ Nicole Lyn Godin

Died June 12, … More Information
Nicole Lyn Godin, age 19 of South Carolina, born in Connecticut, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 12, 2001.
Obituary published: June 13, 2001 in "Voices (CT)"

▰ June Corrine Godin

Died March 17, … More Information
June Corrine Godin, born June 18, 1924 passed away peacefully March 17, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. June was 92.

▰ Robert John Godhard

Died February 20, … More Information
Robert John Godhard, of South Carolina, born in Ohio, died on February 20, 2007. Robert was 88.
Obituary published: February 21, 2007 in "Gaithersburg G (MD)"

▰ Verla Godfrey-Wilson

Died March 10, … More Information
Verla Godfrey-Wilson, born December 8, 1925 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 10, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Verla was 94.

▰ Zelzie (Crowe) Godfrey

Died July 21, … More Information
Zelzie (Crowe) Godfrey, of Woodruff, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 21, 2003. Zelzie was 78.
Obituary published: July 22, 2003 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Zelzie (Crowe) Godfrey

Died July 20, … More Information
Zelzie (Crowe) Godfrey, age 78 of Woodruff, South Carolina, entered eternal life July 20, 2003.
Obituary published: July 21, 2003 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Windell Jerold Godfrey

Died May 15, … More Information
Windell Jerold Godfrey, of South Carolina, born in Wilcoe, West Virginia, passed away peacefully May 15, 2006. Windell was 71.
Obituary published: May 16, 2006 in "Blue Ridge N-O (GA)"

▰ William Rhett Godfrey

Died April 28, … More Information
On April 28, 2002, William Rhett Godfrey, 41 of Summerville, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: April 29, 2002 in "The State"

▰ William Rhett Godfrey

Died April 28, … More Information
William Rhett Godfrey, age 41 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully April 28, 2002.
Obituary published: April 29, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ William Reed "Bill" Godfrey

Died January 05, … More Information
William Reed "Bill" Godfrey, age 58 of Pelzer, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on January 5, 2001.
Obituary published: January 06, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ William Hamilton "Pop" Godfrey

Died May 07, … More Information
William Hamilton "Pop" Godfrey died unexpectedly on May 7, 2012 at the age of 69 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Obituary published: May 08, 2012 in "Sarasota H-T (FL)"

▰ William Hamilton "Pop" Godfrey

Died May 06, … More Information
William Hamilton "Pop" Godfrey, age 69 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 6, 2012.
Obituary published: May 07, 2012 in "Sarasota H-T (FL)"

▰ William Gene "Bill" Godfrey

Died March 16, … More Information
William Gene "Bill" Godfrey, age 69 of Greenville, South Carolina, joined the Lord March 16, 2001.
Obituary published: March 17, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ William "Dee" Godfrey

Died June 18, … More Information
William "Dee" Godfrey, of Joanna, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 18, 2006. William was 77.
Obituary published: June 19, 2006 in "Greenville News"

▰ Wilbur Godfrey

Died July 01, … More Information
Wilbur Godfrey, born October 24, 1941 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 1, 2017 in South Carolina. Wilbur was 75.

▰ Walter Donald Godfrey

Died March 30, … More Information
Walter Donald Godfrey, born March 30, 1933 entered eternal life March 30, 2015 in Greer, South Carolina. Walter was 82. Tags: #Patsy
Obituary: Walter was born on 30, 1933 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Walter was a resident of Greer, South Carolina at the time of passing. Walter was married to Patsy.

▰ Vinson Dewey Godfrey

Died June 04, … More Information
Vinson Dewey Godfrey, born February 12, 1929 died on June 4, 2016 in Enoree, South Carolina. Vinson was 87.

▰ Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey

Died July 06, … More Information
Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey, age 70 of Fort Mill, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest July 6, 2000.
Obituary published: July 07, 2000 in "Rock Hill H"

▰ Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey

Died July 05, … More Information
Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey, 70, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 5, 2000.
Obituary published: July 06, 2000 in "Rock Hill H"

▰ Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey

Died July 07, … More Information
Vernon Cornelius Sr Godfrey, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2000. Vernon was 70.
Obituary published: July 08, 2000 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Thelma W Godfrey

Died September 27, … More Information
Thelma W Godfrey, age 82 of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life Sunday September 27, 2000.
Obituary published: September 28, 2000 in "Greenville News"

▰ Thelma Godfrey

Died September 26, … More Information
Thelma Godfrey, of Greenville, South Carolina, entered eternal life September 26, 2000. Thelma was 82.
Obituary published: September 27, 2000 in "Greenville News"

▰ Terri T (Turner) Godfrey

Died December 11, … More Information
Terri T (Turner) Godfrey, age 50 of Edgefield, South Carolina, entered eternal life December 11, 2010.
Obituary published: December 12, 2010 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Sybil (Hill) Godfrey

Died July 13, … More Information
Sybil (Hill) Godfrey, of Greenville, South Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 13, 2002. Sybil was 75.
Obituary published: July 14, 2002 in "Greenville News"
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