B.G. Robert R. Jeter, Jr. NC Defense Militia (Retired) died peacefully at his home in Charlotte, NC on March 16th 2026. He was 92.

Born on January 25, 1934 in Norfolk, Virginia, General Jeter graduated with a BA in Chemistry from the University of Richmond in 1959. For the next 30 years, he had parallel industrial and military careers. As a civilian, he held Sales and Management positions in the textile, dye, and chemical industries, retiring as National Sales Manager for HicksonChemical Co. In the military, first in the US Army and then the US Army Reserves, he held command positions at the Company, Battalion and Brigade levels. During this time, he graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, the Command and General Staff School, and the Army War College. He retired as Chief of Staff of the 108th Division with the rank of Colonel in 1985. Afterward, NC Governor Jim Martin called him out of retirement, promoted him to Brigadier General in the NC Defense Militia, and placed him in charge of western NC. He was inducted into the Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame at Ft. Benning, GA in 1991.

Lt. Col. David R. Jeter, USAF Retired of Garner, NC died February 11, 2026. He was 87.

Born August 6, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert R. Jeter and Blanche R. Jeter of Waynesville, NC and his brother James Parham Jeter of Asheville, NC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shelia B. Jeter of Garner, NC, two daughters and their spouses, Kimberly & Mark Tantaris of Nashville, TN and Dr. Debra Basden and Brian Basden of Garner, NC, four grandsons, a granddaughter, and one brother, Robert R. Jeter of Charlotte, NC.

Colonel Jeter graduated from Clemson University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and from Golden Gate University in 1981 with a master’s degree in Public Administration. He received a commission in the United States Air Force in February 1962 and served tours of duty in staff and command positions at various bases in the US including the Pentagon, overseas in the Republic of Vietnam, and in the United Kingdom as an Exchange Officer with the Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defense, London, England. He retired as Director of Commercial Communications, Air Force Communications Command at Scott AFB, IL in July 1984. His awards and decorations include the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Force Missile Badge.

Ms. Jeannie Bergen Strother of Charlotte passed away peacefully December 31, 2025, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte. Born July 17, 1929, Ms. Strother was the eldest daughter of the late Lewis T. Strother and Kate Jeter Strother of Santuc, SC. She attended Union High School and was a graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Administration. She retired after working more than 40 years as a legal secretary in Charlotte. Jeannie was well-read, and enjoyed cooking, shopping, water aerobics at the Harris YMCA and traveling the world. She loved her pet cats! She was a devout believer in Christian Science.

UNION, SC

CARMEN J. JETER

Mrs. Carmen Johnson Jeter, age 75 of 132 Bramlett Lane, Union, widow of Hugh Jeter, Jr., passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Mrs. Jeter was born in Union, August 10, 1949, a daughter of the late William and Vivian Babb Johnson. She was a graduate of Union High School and a member of Lower Fairforest Baptist Church. Mrs. Jeter was a founding partner of Paragon Plastics and worked in administration until retirement.

Stephen Terrell Jeter, whose exuberance for life surpassed the time he was allotted to live it, died suddenly on Aug. 12, 2022. He was surrounded by the people he loved, doing what he loved — exercising, listening to music, and preparing to meet a new day.

Stephen Jeter lived to love his wife, Melanie, and daughter and son-in-law, Madison and William Coleman; his parents Col. John R. "Jack" and Dr. Katherine Jeter; his siblings, Sally  Jeter Gregg, and her husband, Scott, and John R. Jeter III and his wife, Kathy; his sister-in-law, Lorena Rankin and her husband, Kurt; nieces and nephews; aunts and cousins; and his dog, Cooper.

Mr. Hugh Jeter, Jr., age 77, husband of Carmen Johnson Jeter, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Mr. Jeter was born in Union, January 18, 1945, the only child of Hugh Jeter, Sr. and Faye Hicks Jeter. He was a retired teacher after 33 years with the Union Co. School District having taught at Union Co. High School, Sims and Lockhart. He was a 1963 graduate of Union High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Newberry College and his master’s in education from Converse College. Mr. Jeter was active with the S.C. Educational Association both on the state and local levels. He was an avid golfer and a life-long collector of baseball cards.

Marry McShane Jeter, 75, of Columbia, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, after a brief hospitalization. Born November 14, 1946, in Winnsboro, SC, he was a son of the late William Gist and Lula Coleman Jeter.

Mr. Jeter was a US Army veteran who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Following his active military service, Mr. Jeter served in the US Army Reserves and retired as a Master Sergeant after 25 years. He was employed as a letter carrier with the USPS for 37 years until his retirement in 2021. He was a former member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) and was an active member of both the Jeter and the Coleman-Feaster-Mobley Family Associations. Mr. Jeter enjoyed family genealogy, US history, Jeopardy, and being involved in family life. His greatest legacy will be as a husband, father, and grandfather (Pop).

Guy Jeter Mt. Pleasant - Guy Wilburn Jeter, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed on January 19, 2021, after a 19-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Guy, the son of the late John McDow Jeter and Eunice Wilburn Jeter, was born in Union, SC on March 18, 1948.

He graduated from Union High School and then received his BA in English from Davidson College. Guy is survived by his wife and soul mate of 50 years, Deborah Williams Jeter of Mount Pleasant, and children who deeply loved him, Cecelia Jeter McPhail and her husband, Fred, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Guy Wilburn Jeter, Jr. of Okinawa, Japan. In addition, Guy leaves two granddaughters who adored their Papa, Grace and Miriam McPhail; his brother, John McDow Jeter, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Richmond, Virginia; and his sister, Susan Palmer Jeter, and her husband, Alan Adler, of Topanga, California. Guy was beloved as a brother by his in-laws and as Uncle Guy to his nieces and nephews.

Manning Thomas “Tom” Jeter III, age 75, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. A visitation for family and friends of Tom will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM in Porter Chapel at First Baptist Church, 212 12th St, Columbus, Georgia 31901, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Tom will be laid to rest in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia.

Tom was born October 30, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama; the son of Manning Thomas Jeter, Jr. and Mary Louise Loard Jeter. Tom graduated from Auburn University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and later a Master of Public Administration. At Auburn, Tom was a member of the ROTC and Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger achieving the rank of Captain. Tom was a Viet Nam Veteran. He was hired on January 19, 1976 by the US Secret Service. He rose through the ranks of the agency to become the Senior Resident Agent of the Savannah Resident office. Tom retired in 2001 and currently worked as an Independent Contractor doing background checks and security clearances for the US Secret Service and the US Department of State.

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Ed Atkinson passed away at the age of 74, on September 18, with the comfort of family by his side.

Born in Columbia, SC on January 14, 1947, Ed was the son of the late Edward Wilkes Atkinson and Tommie Jeter Atkinson. In 1965, he graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC where he excelled in athletics. He was an outstanding quarterback and first baseman on the varsity teams. Ed went on to play football at Wake Forest University on a scholarship, initially playing quarterback on the freshman team but later moved to defensive back on the varsity team. He suffered a career ending knee injury and went on to finish his studies at Campbell University graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Throughout his life Ed loved sports, both playing and watching.

James Parham Jeter (Jim), 93, a resident of Crowfields, passed away on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, at Givens Health Center.

A native of Aurora, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Russell Jeter and Blanche Redditt Jeter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Eugenia Boone Jeter, and son-in-law, Chris Metzger.

Upon graduation from the University of Richmond, Jim was commissioned in the Air Force and was stationed in Texas and London, England while on active duty. He remained in the Air Force Reserve for the remainder of his 30-year career, retiring as a Colonel. In parallel, Jim enjoyed a successful management career at Marsh McLennan in Greenville, SC. He also had a passion for genealogy and created quite an extensive library of family history.

June 23, 2021 Charlotte, North Carolina - Edgar Harris Walker, Jr., "Eddie" passed away on June 23, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC, surrounded by his loving family – including his brother, two sons, his five grandchildren, and his former wife and lifelong friend. He was preceded in death by his father Edgar Harris Walker, Sr., and his mother Emma Cornelia "Connie" Walker. He is survived by his brother James Floyd Walker and his wife Sharon of Charlotte, NC; sons Edgar Harris "Trey" Walker, III and wife Ali of Columbia, SC and John Hanes Walker and wife Ashley of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren Edgar Harris "Harrison" Walker, IV and Haleigh Madison Walker of Columbia, SC; Emma Caroline Walker, Laura Payton Walker and Raleigh Hanes Walker of Charlotte, NC and former wife Donna Hanes Walker Pressley of Charlotte, NC.

Reba Gail Peeples Wilburn, better known as "Button" passed away February 4, 2021, at Lakewood Senior Living. She was the devoted wife of the late Luke John Wilburn Jr. Button was born September 23, 1934, in Estill, SC. She was the daughter of C. Laughlin Peeples and Reba Breedlove Peeples.

She graduated from Estill High School in 1952. As an Estill High School "Gator Girl", she made many wonderful memories and friends. Button continued her education at Columbia College. She graduated in 1956, with many more happy memories and lifelong friends. After her marriage, she taught general science, chemistry, and home economics in Charleston, SC, Alexandria, VA, and Asheville, NC. Button and Luke settled in Spartanburg, SC, and Button became involved in many church and community activities. She was an active member of Fernwood Baptist Church, where she was proud to be a member of the Alma Hudson Sunday school class. She was an avid gardener, and participated in several ladies clubs while raising her three children. She resumed her love of teaching by substituting at McCracken Jr High. Later in life, she delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. Button was the kind of person who made friends wherever she went, and her friendship brought joy to everyone around her.

Spartanburg – James Thomas “Jay” Jeter III, 74, husband of Mary Linda Burnett Jeter, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Jay fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.

A native of Whitmire, SC, he was the son of the late C.B. Jeter, Sr. and Evelyn Suber Jeter of Whitmire, SC. He graduated from Whitmire High School in 1964 as Salutatorian. Then Jay attended Furman University where he graduated with honors and a BA in Economics and Business. In 1978 he graduated from Winthrop University with a M. ED. He taught math at Union High School, 1973-1978; and then at Spartanburg High School, 1978 – 2010.

He served in the S.C. Army National Guard for six years and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Eugenia Boone Jeter, 90, a resident of Crowfields, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Givens Health Center.

A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Roberts H. and Maria Crymes Boone. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joanne Boone Byrd, and husband, Sam; brothers, James Boone, and wives Sara Margaret James Boone and Mildred Rogers Burrell Boone, Joseph Boone, and wife, Bertha, Allen Boone, and William Martin Boone, and wife, Quinn, and son-in-law, Chris Metzger.

Rock Hill, South Carolina - Barbara Evelyn Jeter, age 84, died on October 19, 2020. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.

She was predeceased by her parents Paul and Evelyn Jeter, her brother Paul Jeter, and her brother-in-law, Jack Smith.

Barbara graduated from Union High School and Winthrop College. Following in the footsteps of her parents, she pursued a career in public education as an elementary school teacher. She taught in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Charlotte, North Carolina.

William Gist Jeter III, husband of Jill Jackson Jeter, of Nichols passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Born in Leesville, Louisiana on February 4, 1968, he was the son of the late William Gist Jeter Jr and the late Margueritte Bamburg Jeter.

William was a 1990 graduate of The Citadel where he earned a degree in Chemistry. He was a devoted husband and father and found enormous pride in the accomplishments of his children and could always be found at their athletic events.

He was an accomplished musician and excellent vocalist. One of his favorite past times was freshwater fishing and being outdoors. He was well known for his wicked sense of humor and he never met a stranger. William freely provided advice on any given subject, whether solicited or not. One of his true strengths was his ability to listen. He was extremely proud of his 2019 National Champion LSU Tiger Football Team.

COLUMBIA - A memorial service for Jack M. Smith will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 1 at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. William Bouknight and the Rev. Bryan Bult officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Jackson Hall. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Dr. Smith passed away on July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Thelma Smith, as well as his brother Lawrence Smith. He was born on August 6, 1935 in Florence, SC, where he also grew up. He was a 1953 graduate of McClenaghan High School, where he exceled in athletics and academics. He was awarded an academic scholarship to study at Wofford College, where he was President of his senior class, a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, and a member of the Senior Order of Gnomes. He graduated in 1957, after which he entered the Medical College of South Carolina. Upon being awarded the Doctor of Medicine degree in 1961, he interned in Charleston and served for two years as a staff surgeon for the US Army Weapons Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1969, following which he entered practice with Drs. Ledyard and Paysinger in Columbia. Dr. Smith served as an accomplished, compassionate neurosurgeon from 1969 to 2000.

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mr. Clarence C. Jeter, Jr., 83, who entered into rest January 12, 2019, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Randall L. Haase, Dr. John M. Younginer, Jr., and Dr. T. Joseph Lusk officiating.

Mr. Jeter was a native of Spartanburg, SC, raised in the Panama Canal Zone because of his father’s employment and had made North Augusta his home for the past 68 years. He was a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy, Augusta College and received a Masters Degree from Georgia Southern University. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he had served as the Business Administrator, Chairman of the Council of Ministries and Nuturing Ministries and a Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Jeter was a Veteran of the US Air Force and had served as President of the North Augusta Elementary School PTA as well as President of the North Augusta Area PTA Council and Treasurer of the Community Ministries of North Augusta.

Spartanburg - Clarence Augustus (Gus) Jeter, III, age 77, passed away at his home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on November 14, 2018. Gus, the son of Clarence Augustus (Gus) Jeter Jr. and Margaret Frances (Sis) Roper Jeter Gilliam, was born in Carlisle, South Carolina on December 5, 1940. 

Gus was a loving husband, stepfather, brother, and uncle to his family and was a steadfast friend to all who had the pleasure to know him. He was a graduate of the 1958 Union High School class and his beloved Citadel in 1963, where he received a B.A. in Liberal Arts. After college, he served in the U.S. Army and then as a Company Commander for the U.S. Army Reserves in Union, South Carolina. He worked for several years at Milliken & Company in various management roles. In 1971, Gus began working in the investments and brokerage industry and was a Financial Advisor for more than 45 years. He was dedicated to his clients and colleagues throughout his very successful and distinguished career and made a positive impact on many people's lives.