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Robert Michael Tinsley

Robert Michael Tinsley

Mar 25, 2024

Robert Michael Tinsley,81 of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on August 28, 1942, to the late Mr. Robert W. Tinsley and Mrs. Ida Lee Fox Tinsley. A beloved long hauler trucker who dedicated over 40 plus years to the open road, Robert's journey through life was...

James Theodore Shelton

James Theodore Shelton

Mar 25, 2024

James “Buzzy” Theodore Shelton, age 93, passed away after spending a beautiful day with his family, on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on December 17, 1930, in Inman, SC and was the son of late Cecil and Maude Pack Shelton.   He served during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army and was a member...

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher

Mar 24, 2024

Patsy Lee Terry Fletcher, 76, of Cowpens, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Patsy was born on April 18, 1947, in the Arcadia Community of Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Nancy Katherine Barker Terry and James Wesley Terry. Patsy was married to the late Carson Lee Fletcher for 59 years. 

 

She was a member of...

Monty Wyatt

Monty Wyatt

Mar 23, 2024

Montgomery “Monty” Scott Wyatt, 58, of Pacolet, passed away on Saturday evening, March 23, 2024, at his home. Monty was born on September 6, 1965, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of Edward and Linda Spencer Wyatt.

 

A graduate of Broome High School, Monty was an employee of Milliken & Company for over 30 years. He was a member of Pacolet First...

Willis Dean Childers

Willis Dean Childers

Mar 21, 2024

Willis Dean Childers, also known affectionately as Dean,90 passed away on March 21, 2024, at the Upstate Community Hospice House after bravely battling a long illness. Dean was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 13, 1934, to the late Mr. Claude Childers and Mrs. Elia Poteat Childers.

Throughout his life, Dean dedicated himself to a successful career in sales, notably...

Joyce Higdon Littlefield

Joyce Higdon Littlefield

Mar 21, 2024

 

 

Joyce H. Littlefield passed peacefully at her home Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born in Charleston, SC on June 5, 1935, to Carlisle Edward and Laura Anderson Higdon.

 

Mrs. Littlefield graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing with Honors in 1956. In 1957 she married R.V. Littlefield and moved to Spartanburg.

 

She began a nursing career at Spartanburg General Hospital in...

Gwen Corley Cook

Gwen Corley Cook

Mar 19, 2024

Gwen Corley Cook, born in Panama City, Florida, brought light and joy into the world on January 5, 1944. She dedicated many years of her life to serving in Branch Operations within the banking industry, where she undoubtedly made a positive impact on those around her.Described as fun-loving and someone who embraced life to the fullest, Gwen's bubbly personality was...

Lila High Pettit

Lila High Pettit

Mar 15, 2024

Lila High Pettit, 95, formerly of the Hilltop Community in Spartanburg, passed away Friday evening, March 15, 2024, at Lakewood Senior Living. Born on October 3, 1928, in Spartanburg, Lila was the daughter of the late W.F. and Pearle Taylor High. She was married to the late Charles M. Pettit for 52 years.  

 

A current member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Lila was a longtime...

Martha Stepp Atkins

Martha Stepp Atkins

Mar 15, 2024

Martha Ann Stepp Atkins, 76, of Spartanburg, died Friday, March 15, 2024. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on March 20, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Ruby Tweed Stepp and wife of the late Robert B. Atkins.

 

She retired from MEMC after 20 plus years of service, loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and crocheting...

Kenneth Ray Dorman

Kenneth Ray Dorman

Mar 14, 2024

Kenneth Ray Dorman, 84, of Cowpens, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Converse, he was born on July 28, 1939, a son of the late Troy Lee Dorman and Sara Margaret Tillotson Dorman Pope and husband of the late Janice Wyatt Dorman.

 

He was retired from the floor covering business, a member of...

Eddie Karl Fisher

Eddie Karl Fisher

Mar 14, 2024

Eddie Karl Fisher, age 62, of Spartanburg, SC, departed this world for his eternal home in Heaven, Thursday, March 14, 2024.   A native of Spartanburg, he was born on March 29, 1961, and was the son of Jimmy Lloyd Fisher and the late, Bobbie Trantham Fisher.  He was predeceased by a brother, Jimmy Lloyd Fisher Jr.  Eddie's zest for...

Minnie Thompson Wells

Minnie Thompson Wells

Mar 14, 2024

Minnie Juanita Thompson Wells, 94, of Pacolet, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at White Oak North Grove. A native of Cherokee County, she was born on April 20, 1929, a daughter of the late William J. and Inez Byers Thompson and the widow of James L. Wells.



She was a clerk with Community Cash Stores and a member of Tate Memorial...

Shirley Ann Bragg Ballard

Shirley Ann Bragg Ballard

Mar 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Bragg Ballard, 83, of Spartanburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Rosecrest Retirement Community. Shirley was born on May 4, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC, a daughter of the late James F. Bragg, Sr. and Eva Thomas Bragg. She was married to the late Charles Frank Ballard. Shirley is survived by her sister, Dorothy B. Smyly of...

Aletia Joye Eubanks

Aletia Joye Eubanks

Mar 12, 2024

Aletia Joye Eubanks,77 of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed away at her residence on March 12, 2024, after an extended illness. Aletia was born on October 2, 1946, in Pauline, South Carolina to the late Carol and Joye Vise. 

Aletia found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for arts and crafts, sewing and quilting, painting and interior decorating...

Sonia Carloss Carlson

Sonia Carloss Carlson

Mar 12, 2024

Sonia Carloss Carlson, 98, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Summit Hills. Born July 20, 1925, in Penzance, Cornwall, England, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Gerald and Anna Jenkins Carloss and the wife for 76 years to the late Dr. Howard L. Carlson. 

She is survived by a son, Paul Howard Carlson and daughter-in-law, Susie Satterfield...

Jason Ryan Clark

Jason Ryan Clark

Mar 11, 2024

Jason Ryan Clark, 47, of Greenville died Monday, March 11, 2024, in Summerville, SC. He was born on April 4, 1976, in Vineland, NJ a son of Juan Miguel Figueras of Puerto Rico and Sharon Simpkins Grooms of Spartanburg.

 

He served in the US Army and retired from the SC National Guard after 22 years of service and currently was postmaster...

Nanette Marie Finney

Nanette Marie Finney

Mar 11, 2024

**Obituary**In loving memory of Nanette Finney, who departed from this world on March 11, 2024, at her home. Nanette was born on September 25, 1948, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with her kindness, dedication, and vibrant spirit.Nanette dedicated her career as a Teacher's Aide with Vocational Rehabilitation and served as an Interpreter for the South...

Charles D. Quinn

Charles D. Quinn

Mar 10, 2024

Charles David Quinn, 79, of Ocala, FL and lifelong resident of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Brandley Hospice House. Born August 24, 1944, in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Otto and Cora Fant Quinn. Charles was married to the late Frances A. Quinn.

 

Charles attended Temple Independent Methodist Church and Westgate Free Will Baptist Church....

Thomas A. Boiter

Thomas A. Boiter

Mar 9, 2024

Thomas Ansel Boiter, 90, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away March 9, 2024 at Palmetto Patriots Veterans Home in Gaffney, SC after an extended illness.     Born September 17, 1933 in the Poplar Springs community of Moore, SC, son of the late William Philmore and Eva L. Boiter, he was a lifetime member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. After attending...

Martha Cynthia Turner

Martha Cynthia Turner

Mar 7, 2024

Martha Cynthia Turner, known affectionately as Cindy, passed away peacefully Thursday March 07, 2024 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia March 25,1943 to the late Robert and Martha Griffin.Cindy was an individual whose presence touched the lives of many as she made a career in clinical social working, her field was psychotherapy,  earning...

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