Betty Ruth Copeland Tilton
Mar 7, 2024
Betty Ruth Copeland Tilton, 81, of Spartanburg, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Eden Terrace. Betty was born on October 25, 1942, in Pelzer, SC, a daughter of the late Stella Elizabeth Cox Copeland and Richard Grady Copeland. She was married to the late Charles Wilder Tilton, Jr.
Betty is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Rogers Smith (Stuart)...
Barbara Ann Dover Whisman
Mar 4, 2024
Barbara Ann Dover Whisman, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the home of her daughter in Spartanburg, SC on Monday, March 4, 2024, Born on August 4, 1952, to the late Eugene and Ethel Dover, Barbara's adventurous spirit and unwavering dedication to her family defined her life's journey. Barbara's career was a testament to her...
Mary Sonia Ellis
Mar 4, 2024
2 Timothy 4 : 7 – 8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me in that day-and not only me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."Mary Sonia...
Roxanne R. Cloran
Mar 3, 2024
In loving memory of Roxanne R. Cloran, a beloved School Cafeteria Manager, Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Roxanne, known to many as "The Boss lady" and the unofficial Mayor of Converse, embraced life with a spirit that was both outgoing and free. Her strong perseverance and tough...
Carroll E. Tipton
Mar 3, 2024
Carroll Edward Tipton, 87, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. A native of Boiling Springs, he was born on February 26, 1937, a son of the late Sam J. and Pauline Bessie Harmon Tipton.
Carroll worked in the grocery industry all his life with A & P food stores, Bi-Lo Markets and Ingles Supermarkets...
Roger D. Sprouse
Mar 2, 2024
Roger D. Sprouse, known for his dedication as a Millwright, breathed his last on the 2nd of March, 2024, leaving behind a legacy cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Born on the 28th of May, 1957, Roger's journey through life was marked by a profound sense of humor and an unyielding stubbornness that endeared him to...
Arnold Leo Denler, Jr., M.D.
Feb 29, 2024
Dr. Arnold Leo Denler, Jr., 90, of Spartanburg, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1933, in Faribault, MN, a son of the late Lucille Moses Denler and Arnold Leo Denler, Sr. He was married to his sweetheart, Ardeth Estelle Eberhardt Denler, for over 60 years and was faithfully dedicated...
Laurence N. Sebukayire
Feb 29, 2024
Ms. Laurence Nyirahabimana Sebukayire, 69 of Spartanburg, South Carolina peacefully passed away at her home,Thursday February 29, 2024. She was born in Kigali Rwanda, Africa on October 30,1954 to the late Mr. Fidele Kayijka and Ms.Therese Nibakwe.
Laurence was a strong woman of faith who dedicated 30 years of her life to shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher,...
Gregory Clyde Moore
Feb 27, 2024
Gregory "Greg" Clyde Moore, 66, of Spartanburg died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on March 22, 1957, a son of the late Walter Maynard (Bud) Moore, Jr. and Betty Juanita Clark Moore.
He was Team Manager for Bud Moore Engineering and worked in NASCAR racing his entire life. He was the host...
Dianne Smith
Feb 26, 2024
M. Dianne Smith, 70, passed away on February 26, 2024. Dianne was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. She graduated from Spartanburg High School, USC-Spartanburg, University of South Carolina (BSN), and Clemson University (MSN). She held various nursing positions at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System for 40 years.
Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert X. and Bessemer S. Smith...
Joan Hill Petry
Feb 25, 2024
Joan Hill Petry, 86, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital. Joan was born on January 30, 1938, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Dennis C. and Gatha Jones Hill. She was the loving wife of the late Henry William “Bill” Petry.
Joan attended Marshall University. She very much enjoyed serving and...
Carol Stevens Wilson
Feb 24, 2024
Carol Stevens Wilson, aged 83, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and lived in Inman, South Carolina, most of her life. She was born to Henry P. and Polly (Baker) Stevens. Carol graduated the University of Alabama with a degree in Literature before pursuing a career in Interior Design.
Carol was a most beloved mom...
Gwen Haynie Bratton
Feb 24, 2024
Gwen Haynie Bratton, 73, of Spartanburg, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Gwen was born on April 7, 1950, in Belton, SC, a daughter to the late Elise Gurley Haynie and Ralph Edward Haynie.
Gwen was a member of Southside Baptist Church where she was a member of the Lit and Latte Book Club and the...
Doris "Dot" Gilbert
Feb 23, 2024
Doris "Dot" Gilbert, 93, a beloved member of the Spartanburg community, passed away on February 23, 2024. Born on October 11, 1930, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late, Paul B. Rice and Mollie Allen Rice. Doris was the last of Paul and Mollie's six children.
Dot worked for Milliken Research as a Laboratory Technician for 30 years before sharing her warm...
Crystal W. Garner
Feb 21, 2024
Crystal W. Garner,45, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on Wednesday February 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Crystal was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina to Norman Wallace and the late Mary Pate Wallace, she was a vibrant soul who touched the hearts of many with her outgoing nature and loving personality.
In...
Milton LaPrade Tabbot
Feb 21, 2024
Milton LaPrade Tabbot, 97, of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2024. He was the devoted husband to the late Barbara Ann Wallace Tabbot and was also a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia, on January 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Eugene Stillman Tabbot, Jr. and the...
Margaret Burns Campbell
Feb 21, 2024
Margaret Burns Campbell, 87, of Spartanburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born on October 29, 1936, in Greenville, SC, Margaret was the daughter of the late Sarah Louise Gilliard Burns and Theron M. “Tip” Burns. She was married to the late Allen H. Campbell, Jr.
Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church-Spartanburg where...
Rev. Robert G. Strother
Feb 21, 2024
ROBERT GARFIELD STROTHER 
August 7, 1927 – February 21, 2024 
Born to the late Myrtle White Strother and James Miller Strother, Robert Garfield Strother was a native of Plum Branch SC. He is survived by a daughter, Jane and son in law, George Petty of the home, a grandson, Michael (Brittany) Driggers of Richmond VA, a granddaughter, Melissa Lunsford, and a great granddaughter, Breanna Lunsford,...
Cathie Childers Cheatham
Feb 20, 2024
Cathie Childers Cheatham, passed away in Spartanburg, SC at the age of 74. Born in Spartanburg on July 20, 1949, to the late, Ray Leon Childers and Lillian Molene Lamm Childers. Cathie led a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and friends.
She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1967. A member of various...
Thelma Appleby
Feb 20, 2024
Thelma Appleby 81, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1942, in Envigado, Colombia to the late Francis and Judith Ramirez- Appleby.
In the early 1980’s Thelma moved from Colombia to the United States where...
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