Obituaries

Marilyn "Mickey" E. Hammett

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Frederick Montague "Monty" Foster, III

Frederick Montague "Monty" Foster, III

Jun 7, 2024

Frederick Montague "Monty" Foster, III,  passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on April 29,1940, in Hayward, California.  He was a son of the late Frederick Montague Foster, Jr. and Abigail White Cecil Foster.  Monty's quest for education led him to attend Wofford College and Clemson University, where he honed his skills and...

C. Dean Hayes, Sr.

C. Dean Hayes, Sr.

Jun 7, 2024

Columbus Dean Hayes, Sr., 82, of Boiling Springs, SC claimed his eternal reward on Friday evening, June 7, 2024, at Upstate Carolina Hospice House in Landrum. Dean was born on February 9, 1942, in the Arcadia community of Spartanburg, a son of the late Ethel Hamby Hayes and Dean Mills Hayes. Dean was married to the late Dolores Ann Holcombe Hayes and later to...

Rosalina Pineda Vega

Rosalina Pineda Vega

Jun 6, 2024

Rosalina Pineda Vega, 46, of Boiling Springs died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of San Manuel, Cortes, Honduras, she was born on November 2, 1977, a daughter of Domingo Pineda Gavarrete and the late Mercedez Vega Guevara.

 

She was a member of Una First Freewill Baptist Church.

 

Surviving in addition to her father; her husband, Cesar...

Joyce Annette Swofford

Joyce Annette Swofford

Jun 6, 2024

Joyce Annette Swofford, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Joyce is now reunited with her daughter Angie Lindsey, her other Swofford sisters, Frances Berry, Peggy Robinson, Nancy Richards, Polly Bullman, and their brother Joe Swofford, along with their parents Lewis and Ruth Swofford. 

Joyce was born November 15, 1938, in Cowpens, SC. She was raised...

Victor Gwinn

Victor Gwinn

Jun 5, 2024

 

Victor Gwinn, 68, of Moore, died June 5, 2024.

 

He is survived by his wife, Donna Neely Gwinn; son, Justin Gwinn (Cassie); daughters, Sherry Milner (Greg) and Kayla Austin (Craig); three grandchildren, Cayden Austin, Cavan Austin and Cora Austin; brothers, brothers-in-law and sisters-in law.

 

Visitation will be at 5:00 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Floyd’s Boiling Springs Chapel, 4161 Hwy 9...