Life Tributes
Mellie Joyce Merritt
September 21, 2021
Joyce Merritt, 81, passed away from complications of the COVID 19 virus on September 21 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Ligon and Evelyn Turner Merritt and was of the Baptist Faith. She will be dearly missed by her son, Darren Wells (Ronda), Grandchildren Christopher Wells (Allison), Ashley Timms (Kyle), and Joshua Wells, all...
Dale C Moody
September 21, 2021
Dale C. Moody, 80 the wife of the late Hank Moody passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 born in Greer S.C she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. And Lois Cox. She was the mother of the late Kim D. Kelley and the mother of Rhonda and Mark & Angela Tinsley and she was the grandmother of 10...
Barbara Ann Ott
September 20, 2021
Barbara Ann Ott passed away on September 22nd, 2021 in Newberry SC. Born on November 30th, 1947 in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Hayden Sparkman and Ella Francis Lorraine Sparkman. Barbara is survived by her three siblings John R. Sparkman, Jack A. Sparkman, and Susan D. Sparkman; three children Mark A. McEntire, Angelina L. McEntire,...
Julia Louise Sickler
September 20, 2021
Julia Louise Sickler, aged 32, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Greenville, SC. She is survived by her parents, Dean and Andrea Sickler; sister, Stephanie, nephew Caleb and brother-in-law Joseph Sweetland; Aunt Hilary and Uncle Robert Latimer and cousins Drew and Chris; Aunt Wendy and cousins Jenifer and Ashley Roberts, Roy Carter, Ben Carter, Hiram Martin; Aunt Sharron...
Ronald L. Pike
September 20, 2021
Ronald L. Pike, 78, was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Gladys Pike. He grew up in Monticello, Kentucky and London, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Margaret E. Kitchens; his sister Donna Anderson; his daughters: Carrie Lynn Pike, Anne Kathryn Kitchens Chilcoat and her husband Brad and Jessica Lynn Watsula and her husband Dan;, his...
Gudrun (Judy) Robinson Clapp
September 20, 2021
Gudrun (Judy) Robinson Clapp passed away September 20, 2021, after declining health, at Legacy at Southpointe Assisted Living in Greenville SC. Judy was born July 10, 1928, in East Prussia, Germany, and served as a translator for the US Army at the end of WWII, where she met her late husband Earl and then settled in Scotland Ct. She was...
Avery Lynn Hightower
September 20, 2021
Avery Lynn Hightower passed away on September 20th, 2021 peacefully at his home in Piedmont SC with his oldest daughter Andrea at his side. Born on December 14th, 1943 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Frances Hightower and Julia Parker. Avery is survived by his three daughters, Andrea, Dena, and Jennifer (Trey); grandchildren, Amber, Faith, Dillon,...
Linda Gale Tucker
September 19, 2021
Linda Gale Tucker, 75, of Liberty SC passed with her family by her side, Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Greenville SC she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Tucker Sr and Eva Bryson Tucker. Surviving is her daughter, Michelle Moon (Greg); sons: Richard Hightower (Teresa) and William Sanders (Jamie); and 3 grandchildren. A brother Bobby Tucker (Michele);...
Bruce K Brown
September 19, 2021
Bruce K. Brown of Greenville passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 82. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Kinney, granddaughter Sarah Neal, brother and sister-in-law Melvin C. Brown, Jr. and Charlotte Brown, nephew Spencer Brown, and niece Cindy Post. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Margaret. He treasured his family and supported them faithfully....
John C Toke
September 19, 2021
John C. Toke, 81, beloved husband of Maryann Hummel Toke, passed away on September 19, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late John Steven and Anna Toke. Surviving in addition to his wife of 52 years are three sons, John S. Toke (Marie), Jeffrey Michael Toke, and Brian Alan Toke; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild;...
Herma Kim Goldberg
September 19, 2021
Herma Kim Goldberg, 61, of Travelers Rest, passed away on September 19, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach Florida she was the daughter of Herman Kite and Ruby Marie Taylor. Survivors include her husband, David Goldberg, two children; Laura Blasenak and Jeffrey Swaim, other survivors include, three grandchildren and three siblings; Elaine Cowan, Sandy Kite, and Dale Kite. Herma was...
Larry Keith Whitman
September 19, 2021
Larry Keith Whitman, 78, of Easley, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on May 13, 1943, in Anderson County. He was a devoted worker in the textile industry for many years and retired as a supervisor. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of the late James and Lorene Whitman. Larry is survived...
Peter J Potosky
September 18, 2021
Peter J. Potosky, 85, passed peacefully at his home in Greenville on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was the husband of Sally Potosky, and the son of the late Peter Potosky and Jule Duda Potosky from Livingston New Jersey. As a music teacher, “Coach” Potosky was loved by his students. As a professional clarinet player, “Pete” Potosky was admired by...
Harl Bahntge
September 18, 2021
Harl Lewis Bahntge, 72, of Spartanburg, passed away on September 18, 2021. Born in Lakin Kansas he was the son of Julian Virgil Bahntge and Flora Aileen Countryman. Survivors include his wife, Jane Bahntge, his children: Harl Bahntge, Jr., Angel Wilson, Schad Barnett, Shane Barnett, Shannon Barnett, Pete Bahntge, Charles Bahntge, Misty Holzmeister, and Sarah Bahntge other survivors include his...
James Marcus Lamb
September 18, 2021
James Marcus Lamb, 35, of Greer, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2021. Born in Greenville, SC to James Michael Lamb and Donna Good, on May 23, 1986. Marcus was survived by his parents; children: Jenna, Blake, and Marcus; sisters: Brooke and Amber; brother: Zachary; step-mother: Laura Lamb; grandmother: Jean Lamb; and...
Debbie Gay Young
September 18, 2021
Debbie G. Young September 20, 1964 – September 18, 2021 Tucson, AZ Deborah “Debbie” Gay Meyers Young, 56, widow of Ralph Joseph Young, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Tucson Medical Center of complications from Covid 19. Debbie was born in Roswell, New Mexico, to the late William and Judith Meyers. She is survived by her two brothers –...
Grayson Denny Pitts
September 17, 2021
Grayson Denny Pitts, 65, passed away at home on Friday, September 17th 2021 at his home. He was born Thursday, July 26th, 1956 in Anderson, SC to his parents, the late William Denny and Myra Elizabeth Morris Pitts. He will be sadly missed by his wife Dena Pitts and his brother William Pitts.
Gwendolyn May Cason Murrell
September 16, 2021
Gwendolyn May Cason Murrell, 79, of 220 Murrell Road, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and May Cason. She was retired from J.P. Stevens Parker Plant and was a member of Grove Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
William “Tommy” Thomas Vinson
September 16, 2021
William Thomas Vinson February 9, 1948 – September 16, 2021, Greenville, South Carolina William Thomas Vinson, 73, passed away Thursday, September 2021 in the presence of God’s grace and mercy and the love of his two daughters. Known throughout his life by family and friends as Tommy, he was born in Union, South Carolina; the third child and only son...