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Nancy Bates Dowling

Nancy Bates Dowling

Oct 20, 2024

Nancy Bates Dowling, 86, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born in DeKalb, IL on March 7 ,1938 to the late Clarice Hall and Ralph John Bates. 

After attending and graduating from Mt. St. Clare Academy and Illinois State University, Nancy earned her master’s in education from the University of South Carolina. For over 25...

Michael Nelson Wilkin

Michael Nelson Wilkin

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Nelson Wilkin of Pauline, SC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 19, 1972 to Karen and Tom Wilkin.

Mike moved to Toledo, OH as a child, and then to Spartanburg, SC as a teenager. He joined the United States Army after high school and served...

Carol Ann Hughey Rosenberg

Carol Ann Hughey Rosenberg

Oct 18, 2024

 Carol Ann Hughey Rosenberg, daughter of Dr. Doris Hughey and the late Carl Hughey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved daughter and devoted husband. After a long and difficult battle with chronic illness, she is now at rest, free from pain, and reunited with her Daddy.

 A graduate of Dorman High School and Cecil’s Business College, Carol Ann had a...

Susan Alexander Fretwell

Susan Alexander Fretwell

Oct 18, 2024

Susan Alexander Fretwell passed away peacefully with friends by her side on October 18, 2024. Born in Spartanburg, SC, December 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Louise Williamson Fretwell and Alonzo Alexander Fretwell, Sr.

Susan attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1978 from Davidson College in the first class of women to be enrolled there....

Shirley Willis Robinson

Shirley Willis Robinson

Oct 17, 2024

Shirley Willis Robinson, 87, passed away in Spartanburg, SC, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born in Pacolet Mills, SC, on November 7, 1936, to the late Mary Osborne and George Emmet Willis.

Shirley was happily married to James Leitner Robinson, Jr. for 31 years until his passing in 1995. Together they raised their two children in Pacolet, SC. She...

Ronald Lee Riddle

Ronald Lee Riddle

Oct 16, 2024

 Ronald “Ronnie” Riddle, Sr., 77, of Moore, South Carolina, passed away on October 16, 2024 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Born on November 17, 1946, to Harold and Lula Riddle, Ronnie was the perfect example of hard work and dedication. After graduating from S.C. School for the Deaf and Blind in 1966, he devoted his life to his career, family and...

Helen Lucille Cochran

Helen Lucille Cochran

Oct 13, 2024

Helen Lucille Cochran died peacefully on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. She was a shining light to her family and a faithful follower of Christ. She was faithfully married to the late James Corbett Cochran, Jr. for 75 years, and the daughter of the late Emma Petty Coleman and Curtis Eugene Coleman, Sr. 

She is survived by a daughter, Marie Cochran High,...

Jessie Mae Tolleson

Jessie Mae Tolleson

Oct 12, 2024

On Saturday, October 12th, Jessie Mae Tolleson peacefully passed away at her home. Jessie was born on May 18th, 1931 to Jess Monroe and Ollie Coleman Petty in Spartanburg, SC. She was the widow of George William (Bill) Tolleson, Sr.

For 93 years, Jessie graced this earth with beauty, poise, and an immense love for her family and friends. She had...

Joseph Franklin Lawrence

Joseph Franklin Lawrence

Oct 12, 2024

Joseph Franklin Lawrence, 89, of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 5, 1935 to the late Andrew Jackson Lawrence, Sr. and Ruth Tillotson Lawrence.

After graduating from Boiling Springs High School, Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy and was released following basic training due to a medical condition....

Mary Allen Cummings

Mary Allen Cummings

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Allen Cummings passed away on October 10, 2024. Born in Spartanburg she was the daughter of Helen Drummond Allen and Silas Lee Allen,Sr. 

She is survived by her husband Arthur Lawrence Cummings,Sr., children Arthur Lawrence Cummings,Jr. (Judy) Nancy Cummings Humphries, John Richard Cummings (Patti), Carol Lynch Cummings, Micheal Allen Cummings (Susan), 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 

A celebration of her...

Leonard Anthony Zawacki

Leonard Anthony Zawacki

Oct 9, 2024

Leonard Anthony Zawacki, 87, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Woodland Place.

Born on November 7, 1936 in Philadelphia , PA. He was the son of the late William James Zawacki and the late Frances Bart Zawacki. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Leonard worked as a long-haul truck driver.

Leonard was a member of St. Paul...

Charles Everet Robertson

Charles Everet Robertson

Oct 7, 2024

Charles Everet “Humpy” Robertson of Roebuck, SC passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born May 28, 1932 in Henrietta, NC to the late Zeb Ammon and Florence Bush Robertson. 

As a young man, following the loss of his mother, Humpy was taken in by his older brother, Horace Robertson, and his wife, Bonnie,...

Mitchell Edgar Fowler

Mitchell Edgar Fowler

Oct 5, 2024

Mitch Fowler, 56, of Spartanburg, passed away on October 5, 2024. Mitch was raised at Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, SC, where he lived until he finished high school. His years at Epworth were his happiest, and he was grateful to the people there who instilled in him the values and resilience to overcome his difficult early childhood. At Epworth,...

Gloria Dee McKitrick Henderson

Gloria Dee McKitrick Henderson

Oct 4, 2024

Gloria Dee McKitrick Henderson, 52, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1971 in Spartanburg, SC to Gloria Boatman and Jimmy Oland McKitrick. 

A graduate of Dorman High School, Gloria worked for Standard Products in Spartanburg. She became disabled when she was 22 years old. Gloria attended Emmanuel Church and was a...

Thomas Louis McAbee

Thomas Louis McAbee

Oct 3, 2024

Thomas Louis McAbee, aged 87 of Greenville, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. 

Born in Spartanburg, SC on March 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Thomas Wales McAbee and Mary Anderson McAbee. 

Tom is survived by his daughter, Libby Cobb (Jack) of Spartanburg, SC and his son, Louis McAbee of Greenville, SC. He is also survived by...

Barbara Wallen Lovelace

Barbara Wallen Lovelace

Oct 3, 2024

Barbara Wallen Lovelace, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on October 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 2, 1949, in Kyles Ford, Tennessee to the late Mae and James Wallen. 

A graduate of Boiling Springs High School (Class of 1967), Barbara dedicated her life to nurturing and educating young minds. For nearly three decades,...

Jacob Lund Rush

Jacob Lund Rush

Oct 2, 2024

Jacob Lund Rush Sr., husband of Jennifer Olsen Rush, passed away on October 2, 2024. Jacob was born on June 26, 1986, in Steubenville, Ohio to Jack and Suzanne Rush.

A true sports enthusiast, Jacob was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He found joy in sharing this passion with family and friends. Jacob also...

Marshall Dupre Morgan

Marshall Dupre Morgan

Oct 2, 2024

Marshall Dupre Morgan of Roebuck, SC passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born March 31, 1954 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Vivian Marshall and Dupre Morgan. 

After graduating from Dorman High School, Marshall earned his associate’s degree in business from Spartanburg Technical College. He first worked for Community Cash, before joining Woodruff-Roebuck...

Anna Marie Pitts

Anna Marie Pitts

Oct 1, 2024

Anna Marie Pitts of Spartanburg, SC went home to be with the Lord on October 1st, 2024, at the age of 54. She was born on January 29th, 1970 to Richard N. Pitts and the late Ann Foster Pitts. 

A lifetime resident of Spartanburg, she had countless friends and family who loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. Anna was...

Shirley Bishop Gault

Shirley Bishop Gault

Sep 28, 2024

Shirley Bishop Gault, 89, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1934 to the late Alonzo B. and Dorothy Waddell Bishop, and was the widow of the late Eddie H. Gault.

Shirley was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. She retired from Southern Bell after 40 years of service. 

Shirley is survived by...

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