Obituaries

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...

Geraldine (Jean) Bradley White

Geraldine (Jean) Bradley White

Jun 5, 2024

Geraldine (Jean) White, 94, of Chesnee, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, she was born on January 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Memory and Clara Kimbrell Bradley and wife of the late Otis White and first married to the late J. P. Rutherford.

 

She was retired from Beaumont Mills after 25...

Edward Arnold Lamb "ED"

Edward Arnold Lamb "ED"

Jun 3, 2024

Edward Arnold Lamb, "Ed" age 82, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC after a long illness. He was a son of the late Newton W. and Pauline Logan Lamb on March 4, 1942 in Augusta, GA.Ed's academic journey began at Savannah High School, where he graduated in 1960. He went...

Violet June Banks Farmer

Violet June Banks Farmer

Jun 3, 2024

Violet June Banks Farmer, 89, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at White Oak at North Grove. She was born on January 11, 1935, in Spartanburg, a daughter of the late Rueben and Lillie Grace Cooper Banks. She was married to the late James “Jim” Carroll Farmer for 62 years. 

 

Violet was a retired registered nurse from Spartanburg General Hospital. She was a great...

Frances Nivens Culbertson

Frances Nivens Culbertson

Jun 2, 2024

Frances Nivens Culbertson, 99, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 02, 2024. She was known for her unwavering faith in the Lord. Frances was born on June 29, 1924, in Mount Holly, North Carolina, to the late Mr. Joseph and Elizabeth Nivens. 

Frances will always be remembered for her passion for teaching and her kind heart that touched...

Mary T. Charles

Mary T. Charles

Jun 1, 2024

Mary T. Charles 76, a beloved rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office, whose journey on this earthly realm came to a peaceful end on June 1, 2024, in Forrest City, North Carolina.

 Mary was born on May 30, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to her proud parents Heyward "Dupre"Trout and Lucille Trout. Mary's dedication and commitment to her...

Thomas (Tom) Manley Herndon

Thomas (Tom) Manley Herndon

May 31, 2024

 

Thomas (Tom) Manley Herndon, 86, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Bennettsville, SC, he was born on February 5, 1938, a son of the late Kenney and Mildred Evelyn Pratt Herndon.

 

He retired in Radio Sales and Management, starting his career in 1955 at WBSC in Bennettsville, and then worked in Winston...

Patricia Susan Leyland

Patricia Susan Leyland

May 29, 2024

 

Patricia Susan Leyland, 67 passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Spartanburg, SC, after battling a long illness. Patricia was born on January 07, 1957, to the late William and Elizabeth Fitzgerald.  Patricia, known for her graceful presence and warm nature, she touched the lives of many with her kind heart and unwavering strength.

A woman of many talents and...

Audrey C. Plemmons

Audrey C. Plemmons

May 29, 2024

Audrey C. Plemmons, age 92, and lovingly known as "Mom Mom" to her family, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2024, in Stanley, NC. She was born June 27, 1931, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.Audrey's life was a testament to unconditional love and joy. She was always seen with a smile on her...

James Ryan Harris

James Ryan Harris

May 29, 2024

Remember me: Laughing, on a golf cart ride, and an offering on the plate.

James Ryan Harris went home to the welcoming arms of Jesus on May 29, 2024, following a sudden critical illness. Mr. Harris was a resident of Spartanburg County.

1943 - was the first year “pay, as you go” tax withholding in paychecks began for working Americans. A dozen...