Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Chapin Chapel

11/03/2025

C. Kenneth Altman Celebration Of Life

11/03/2025

C. Kenneth Altman
1943-2025

10/02/2025

09/27/2025

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09/24/2025

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Thursday October 7, 2025 at 11:30 am

08/27/2025

James Edward Smith Jr.
December 28, 1946 – August 21, 2025

It is more blessed to give than to receive - ACTS 20:35

James Edward Smith, Junior passed away on August 21, 2025, at the young age of 78. He was a native of Inman and Spartanburg counties and a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was not only generous in life, but also in death as an organ donor. James was a beautiful soul that would help anyone and his radiant smile lit up any room he entered. He enjoyed dancing, travel, woodworking, and fishing. His main hobby was being an avid collector of fruit jars and antiques. He lived life to its fullest and especially loved spending time with his wife daily, family, friends, and his two furry friends, Fancy and Gator.

James is survived by his loving wife, Tonya E. Smith; daughter, Wendy Smith; granddaughter, Courtney Chipps and husband, Josh Chipps; also other extended family of Smith and Dover. But his Aunt Calantha M. Holcombe (Kitty), cousin, Cindy Hammond and husband Tim Hammond were his favorite trio. They made him laugh out loud and he loved them dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Smith, of Georgia; mother, Margaret Louise Dover, of South Carolina; and brother, Wayne C. Smith, of Inman.

James graduated from Chapman High School and decided to join the military, he chose the U.S. Navy. Immediately he was shipped out to Vietnam from San Diego and after 22 years and five months of service, James returned home in May of 1985. In honor of his service, James received 11 medals, retired with honors, had memories of serving on 7 U.S.N. ships and multiple medical issues. In his retirement, he went to school to become an auctioneer, worked at Ingles food stores, and enjoyed other small jobs of interest. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and several other organizations. James also volunteered his time to fellow veterans in obtaining VA benefits, placement and disability assistance.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at 3 PM, Friday, August 29, 2025, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery located at 4170 Percival Rd in Columbia, South Carolina. All family and friends are encouraged to attend in honor of his service and to support his family.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to POW/MIA (https://www.pow-miafamilies.org/donation).

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chapin-sc/james-smith-12495124

08/22/2025

George Howard Lindler
August 29, 1932 – August 20, 2025

George Howard Lindler, affectionately known as Pop, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1932, to Edward Lee and Ella Carrie Lindler and grew up on a farm in Chapin as the youngest of 13 children.

He graduated from Chapin High School, where he played on the first-ever Chapin football team, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 20 years. During his service, he earned several decorations and medals, including the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat in Vietnam.

After his military career, Pop worked for the South Carolina Highway Department for a short time before joining the U.S. Post Office, where he remained until retirement. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and handyman who could fix anything. He was also a faithful member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Pop loved his ’65 Mustang, Clemson sports, and watching the Atlanta Braves.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria R. Lindler. He is survived by his three sons: Howard Lindler (Anita), Glen Lindler (Cathie), and Ronnie Lindler (Ginny); his grandchildren: Nathan Lindler (Amelie), Zachary Lindler, Andrew Lindler, and Heidi Shoulders (Taylor); and his great-grandsons, Forrest and Wynn.

The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home and Patriots Hospice for their care, compassion, and love.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service and burial at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 215 St. Thomas Road, Chapin, SC 29036, or Richard Campbell Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29261.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chapin-sc/george-lindler-12494406

08/04/2025

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