Gerry M. Gaskins
Nov 11, 2023
Mrs. Gerry M. Gaskins, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on October 1, 1937, in Florence County, South Carolina to the late, Dallas Dewey Melton and Bertha Helen Hutchinson Melton.She is survived by her children, Karen Williams of Boiling Springs, SC and Jan Gaskins (Carla) of Spartanburg, SC; her grandchildren, who...
Barbara "Bobbie" Gean Andrews
Nov 11, 2023
Barbara Gean Andrews passed away quickly and peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Eden Terrace in Spartanburg, SC following a brief illness. Barbara (Bobbie) was born to Charles Elton and Tonia McDonald on February 9, 1928, in Alameda, CA, where she grew up under the care of her parents, and after her mother’s untimely death in 1934, her grandmother...
Linda Varner Pickel
Nov 10, 2023
Linda Varner Pickel, 79, left this life peacefully in the early morning of November 10, 2023, at her home in Taylors, SC. She was born August 20, 1944, in Spartanburg County, daughter of the late John Taylor, Jr. and Sara Quinn Varner. She was married to her husband of 35 years, William Pickel, who claims her as the love...
Judy Arthur Willis
Nov 10, 2023
Judy Arthur Willis, beloved wife, mother, gigi, and sister, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on April 9, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to parents, Joseph Thomas Arthur and Mary Cannady Arthur.Judy's life was filled with dedication and service to others. She began her career working at the Department of Social...
Patricia Irene Thomas
Nov 8, 2023
Patricia Irene Thomas, beloved daughter of the late, Woodrow Lee Melton and Mildred Catherine Jolley Melton, was born on March 18, 1949, in Spartanburg, SC. She embraced her Baptist faith and had a deep love for Jesus throughout her life. She passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Patricia embarked on an extraordinary career journey, defying expectations and charting her...
Raymond Edward King
Nov 8, 2023
Raymond Edward King, 85, of Spartanburg passed away on November 08, 2023 at his home. A native of Spartanburg he was born May 31, 1938, a son of Marion “Boots” and Mary King.
In his early years he was a professional musician. He worked for Southern Railroad as a carman for 17 years before retirement.
Raymond treasured his family. He...
Betty Rochester Ward
Nov 7, 2023
Betty Joyce Rochester Ward, 91, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, at Inverness of Spartanburg. She was born on October 11, 1932, in Union County, SC, a daughter of the late Ezell and Camilla Fowler Rochester. Betty was the wife of the late Robert William “Bob” Ward. She was a member of Pacolet United Methodist Church.
Surviving are...
Boyd L. Walton
Nov 5, 2023
Boyd L. Walton, age 73, of Spartanburg, SC., passed away early Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. He was a son of the late Alexander Walton and Melba Lee Walton of Spartanburg.
Mr. Walton was a devoted and loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He married Gloria Blackwell Walton, of the home, and together they raised...
Joyce Dianne Campbell
Nov 5, 2023
Joyce Dianne Walker Campbell, of Spartanburg, SC, died on Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, with her family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Nathaniel Thomas “N.T.” Walker and Darlee Jennings Walker.
“Dianne” as she was known to her friends, and Nana to her grandchildren, was a loving and devoted wife,...
Jack Fleming
Nov 4, 2023
Jack Fleming, 89, of Spartanburg, died Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1934, in Pacolet, SC. Jack was the son of the late Charles and Nannie Fleming.
Jack graduated from Pacolet High School and Fruitland Baptist Bible College and served in the US Air Force for four years. He retired from...
Doyle Willard Boggs, Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Doyle Willard Boggs, Jr., Ph.D., 75, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday morning, November 4, 2023. Dr. Boggs was born on September 20, 1948, in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late Carrie Carroll Boggs and Doyle Willard Boggs, Sr. He was married to Sara Nell Dalnodar Boggs for nearly 49 years.
Dr. Boggs was a retired Associate Vice...
Gregory Sorrell
Nov 2, 2023
Dr. Gregory Sorrell, retired professor of French, German, and Italian, died on November 2, 2023, in Spartanburg, SC, following a stroke. He was 93 years old.
Greg loved theatre, opera, literature, poetry, history, and film, and ran the Foreign Film Festival for over 20 years at Shenandoah University in Virginia, where he was a professor. He was also a...
Reba Faye Turner Millwood
Nov 1, 2023
Reba Turner Millwood, 84, of Spartanburg, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on May 14, 1939, a daughter of the late Roy and Beulah Shields Turner and was the wife of the late Charles William Millwood.
She was a 1957 graduate of Pacolet High School,...
Randolph Lowery, Jr.
Oct 31, 2023
Mr. Randolph Lowery, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny Boy, a son of the late Mr. Randolph Lowery, Sr., and Mrs. Annie Mae Porter Lowery, was born March 5, 1934, in Spartanburg County, SC and died on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023. He was retired from ABCO Chemicals.
Mr. Lowery was baptized on May 28, 1961, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses...
Martha J. Robbins Greenway
Oct 31, 2023
Martha J. Robbins Greenway, 83, of Boiling Springs, SC died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 6, 1940 in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sylvanus and Mary Lee Stamey Johnson.
Martha was a member of Fingerville United Methodist Church. She was a loving Mother and Maw-Maw.
Survivors include her...
Iris Powell Browning
Oct 28, 2023
Iris Powell Browning, 99, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, October 28,2023, at White Oak at North Grove. A native of Polk County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Quincy and Nellie Abrams Powell and the wife of the late Marlin George Browning, Sr.
She graduated from Brevard College and was formerly employed with Sears Roebuck & Company, Evangel...
Naomi Anna Willis Childress
Oct 27, 2023
Naomi Anna Childress, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was one of nine children to George Washington Willis and Marcella Gibson Willis.
Naomi was a life-long member of Clifton Second...
Allen Eugene Long
Oct 27, 2023
Reverend Allen Eugene Long, of Pacolet, SC, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 27, 2023. Allen was born to Ray and Mae Long on July 22, 1933, in Fidelity, KY.
Rev. Long is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean B. Long, four children, Terri Long, David Long, Joy (Mark) Hargreaves and Suzanne Mauldin. He...
Ann Cooley Canter
Oct 26, 2023
Zenith "Ann" Cooley Canter, age 91, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the lives she touched. She was born on January 15, 1932, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late, Volney Frank Cooley and Lillian Alice Hines Cooley.She graduated with a bachelor's...
Bell Chyleen Gilmer Fowler
Oct 26, 2023
Bell “Chyleen” Fowler, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home.
She was born on August 2, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC to her late parents, Robert and Myrtle Gilmer. A woman of deep faith, Chyleen was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she sang...
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