Jeffrey Bruce Fricks
Jul 1, 2024
Jeffrey Bruce Fricks, 61, was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was a big hearted and humor filled man. Jeff was a devoted Christian and was an amazing father and grandfather. He was a proud retired paramedic with Spartanburg County EMS and taught many his skills. He...
William Orville Kirby
Jul 1, 2024
William “Bill” Orville Kirby, 77, of Pacolet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 21, 1946, in Pacolet Mills, SC, the son of the late Wilson and Bonnie Connor Kirby.
Bill is a member of First Baptist Church – Pacolet and served in the SC National Guard. He...
Johnny Ray Reece
Jun 29, 2024
Johnny Ray Reece, 77, of Chesnee, passed away on Saturday morning, June 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on March 15, 1947, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Mary Sarepta Corn Reece and Franklin James Reece, Sr. He was married to Margaret Fletcher Reece for 58 years. Johnny was a faithful...
Edith Martin Medlin
Jun 26, 2024
Edith Martin Medlin, 81, of Boiling Springs, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Magnolia Manor-Inman. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on April 30, 1943, a daughter of the late Louie Ray and Myrtle Ann Wallen Powell.
She was a retired spinner with Mayfield Mill after 40 plus years of service.
Surviving are her children, Patricia Ann Brungart and James Andrew...
Ann Murphy Pressley
Jun 22, 2024
In loving memory of Ann Murphy Pressley, a remarkable soul who graced this world with her presence for sixty-four years. Ann was born on January 26, 1960, in the sunny town of Clearwater, Florida, where her journey began. She peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, at her home in Chesnee, South Carolina.
Ann devoted thirty years of her life to...
Marilyn "Mickey" E. Hammett
Jun 22, 2024
Marilyn (Mickey) Scales Hammett died Saturday June 22, 2024, at home in Spartanburg, SC. She was 67. She was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
She was graduate of New Brunswick High School. She worked for an impressive 38 years for Johnson & Johnson. First at J&J Baby Products Company in Skillman, NJ. Later after moving south, she worked for Noramco/Janssen...
Marlene Thomas Elliott
Jun 18, 2024
Marlene Thomas Elliott 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Marlene was born November 27,1936, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late George and Connie Thomas.
One of Marlene's proudest accomplishments was her enduring marriage to her loving husband Joel Elliott for 56 years. Their bond was a...
Noel Francis Kline
Jun 17, 2024
Noel Francis Kline, 84, passed away on Monday morning, June 17, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late John and Laura Marx Kline.
Noel was a retired accountant in the Real Estate and Finance communities. He also was a former motorcycle policeman and a farrier (a craftsman who...
Jason Chad Prosser
Jun 16, 2024
Jason Chad Prosser, 43, of Central Pacolet, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Born on October 12, 1980, Chad was the son of Diane Chalk Cooper of Central Pacolet and was married to Shawna Parks Prosser.
Chad was formerly employed with Piedmont Mechanical as a pipe fitter and attended Broome High School. His greatest joys came from riding his motorcycle...
George Stuart Sabin
Jun 16, 2024
George Stuart Sabin was a caring son, father, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 16th 2024 at age 55.
He was born the 24th of April, 1969 in Greenville, SC. He attended elementary school in Lexington, SC and graduated from High School in Jacksonville, FL. Stuart graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1993 with his dream...
Nydia Ester Escudero-Bishop
Jun 15, 2024
Nydia Ester Escudero-Bishop, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on November 26, 1946, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Mr. Angel Ramos and Mrs. Amparo Rivera-Ramos.
Nydia was known for her caring nature and her dedication to taking care of others....
Donald Stanley Cathcart Sr.
Jun 14, 2024
Donald Stanley Cathcart, Sr. 82, of Spartanburg, SC died Friday June 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on November 20,1941 in Brevard, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert Paul Cathcart and Daisy Ella Livesay.
Don was retired from Security Finance Corporation as Vice President of Operations after 37 years. He...
Joe Wayne McCarter
Jun 14, 2024
Joe Wayne McCarter, 84, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024. Joe was born August 27, 1939, to the late Warren Debbs and Venie Poteat McCarter.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Ozell; his daughter, Terri McCarter and his son, Jason McCarter (Shannon); grandchildren, Jessica Richardson, Austin and Thomas Post; great grandchildren,...
Paul H. Ridings
Jun 13, 2024
Paul H. Ridings, age 91, passed away June 13, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on September 11, 1932, in Polk County, North Carolina, Paul led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and a passion for giving.
Paul's favorite pastime was indulging in breakfast at Strawberry Hill and tending to his garden even at the age of 91. He found...
Janie Bradley Cheatwood
Jun 12, 2024
Janie Bradley Cheatwood, 81, of Boiling Springs, SC went home to be with the Lord and her late husband, Richard Cheatwood, of 57 years on June 12, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born on November 17, 1942, in Rutherfordton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Adelene Bradley. Janie retired from Spartan Undies and the Spartanburg Herald...
Mary Elizabeth Carver
Jun 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Carver, known fondly as Betty to her loved ones, passed away after battling a brief illness on Tuesday, June 11,2024. Betty was born on July 14,1945 to the late Mr. Daniel and Ola Carver in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Betty’s career in education was remarkable. She spent 30 years teaching French at Spartanburg High School and then continued to share...
Steven Oliver Trager
Jun 10, 2024
Steven Oliver Trager, 64 of Chesnee passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Steven was born August 24,1959 in Alhambra, California to the late John and Bernice Trager. Steven's journey was marked by creativity, passion, and a deep connection to nature and music.
Steven was a visionary entrepreneur who dedicated over two decades to building his own company, Bison Enterprises. Throughout...
Mary Kathleen Thompson
Jun 10, 2024
Mary Kathleen Thompson, 81, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Mary was born on March 28, 1943, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter to the late Gladys Smith Thompson and R.V. Thompson. She was married to the late Fred W. Bullman.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Kathy Lynn Gates (Joe O’Shields) and Gladys Deborah...
Reverend David Thomas Bosler
Jun 9, 2024
Reverend David Thomas Bosler, Sr., 93, went home to be with the Lord on June 9th, 2024. He was born in Calhoun Falls, SC, on July 10th, 1930. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Dollie, their daughter, Linda Bosler, and son, David T. Bosler, Jr.
Surviving family members are daughters, Wanda Arrington and Debbie Bosler of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Sarah...
Margaret Carlton Edwards
Jun 8, 2024
Margaret Alice Carlton Edwards, 98, of Spartanburg, died peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home. A native of Crawfordville, Ga, she was born on November 21, 1925, a daughter of the late John Purcelle and Mary Lou Clement Carlton. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. William Everette Edwards.
Margaret was a graduate of Converse College, where she graduated at...
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