Obituaries

Carol Stevens Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roger H. Söderberg

Roger H. Söderberg

Feb 20, 2024

Roger Hendricks Söderberg, 92, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was born on December 21, 1931, a son of the late O. A. and Edith Williams Söderberg and husband of 58 years to Helen Lawson Söderberg.

 

He was a graduate of Westminster School, Simsbury, CT and Yale University School of...

Betty Faye High Gillespie

Betty Faye High Gillespie

Feb 20, 2024

Betty Faye High Gillespie, age 95, of Spartanburg passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg. Born August 24, 1928, in Gaston County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marshall R. High and Eula Abernathy High and the widow of the late Royce Nelson Gillespie to whom she was married for 70 years.

 

Betty...

Doris Ann Satterfield

Doris Ann Satterfield

Feb 19, 2024

Doris Ann Satterfield, whose journey began in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 12, 1952. Doris, a graduate of Chapman High School, embarked on a career that wove through peach farms and various retail stores, making her presence felt with her dedication and warmth.

In her lifetime, Doris found joy in the simple things - from the golden fields of peach orchards...

Jimmy Dale Wilson

Jimmy Dale Wilson

Feb 18, 2024

Jimmy Dale Wilson, 77, of Inman, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his home. A native of Polk County, NC, he was born on October 25, 1946, a son of the late Anthony and Marjorie Gilbert Wilson.



He was the owner of Jimmy Wilson Construction Company, an avid hunter and fisherman who loved dirt track car racing.



Surviving are his wife, Carol...

Shirley Ann Boone

Shirley Ann Boone

Feb 18, 2024

Shirley Ann Lee Boone, 83, of Inman, SC, passed away Sunday evening, February 18, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville.  She was born on September 1, 1940, in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Katherine Wilma Wince Lee and Floyd Earl Lee. Shirley was married to the late Marvin Lester Boone, Sr. 

 

Shirley received her nursing training and degree from Lorain...

Alexis Gabriel Leal-Toral

Alexis Gabriel Leal-Toral

Feb 17, 2024

Alexis Gabriel Leal-Toral, 18, of Boiling Springs, SC died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was born on March 22, 2005, a son of Yasmin Toral and Mario Resendiz.

 

He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a graduate of Boiling Springs High School.

 

Also surviving in addition to his...

Gerald "Tom" Lawson

Gerald "Tom" Lawson

Feb 15, 2024

 

Gerald "Tom" Lawson 78, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 15,2024 after battling a brief illness.

Tom was born on January 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Pearl Lawson. He was a proud business owner who founded Lawson's General Contractors Inc, for an impressive 57 years. Not only...

Blanch "Nolen" Suddeth

Blanch "Nolen" Suddeth

Feb 15, 2024

Blanch "Nolen" Suddeth, age 92, passed away in Spartanburg, SC, after a long illness. He was born in Spartanburg County, on January 26, 1932, a son to the late Blanch and Sunie Suddeth.  

After graduating from Gramling High School in Inman, he served in the United States Army, before being employed at the US Postal Service as a postal carrier....

Bobby Earl Goforth

Bobby Earl Goforth

Feb 15, 2024

Bobby Earl Goforth, 79, of Enoree, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  A native of Spartanburg, he was a son of the late William Clay and Iris Geneva Reno Goforth. 

 

He retired from the W. R. Grace Company after 39 plus years of service. He played fast pitch softball in the 70’s and was inducted in the...

Narvis Ann Littleton

Narvis Ann Littleton

Feb 13, 2024

Narvis Ann Littleton, age 69, passed away on February 13, 2024, in her hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was born on January 25, 1955, daughter of Lloyd Vernon Fortner and Gaynelle Sanders Fortner Greene.

Narvis was a woman of many talents. After receiving her bachelor's degree from Limestone College, she dedicated her life to taking care of her family and...

Alton "Al" Floyd Niles, Jr.

Alton "Al" Floyd Niles, Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

Alton "Al" Floyd Niles Jr., 88, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. Al was born on May 12, 1935, in Cromwell, Connecticut to the late Esther Lila Baird Niles and Alton Floyd Niles.

 

Al fancied the times and memories that he had made in Peacham, VT and on the farm in Monroe, CT. Al adored spending...