Life Tributes

Carlmichael "Mike" Somaini

Carlmichael "Mike" Somaini

August 22, 2020

Carlmichael “Mike” Somaini, 69, of Spartanburg, SC passed away August 22, 2020. Born in Spartanburg he was the son of James Frank and Dorothy Emmerich Somaini. Survivors include his children: Michelle, Jamie, and Tabitha, he is also survived by eight grandchildren and a very special friend Jennie. Mike loved watching Clemson Football and Braves Baseball. He also loved bowling, professional...

Donald Burdett

Donald Burdett

August 22, 2020

Donald Burdett, 84, North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on August 22, 2020. He is survived by his spouse Lillian Burdett, children: Robin Steed, Terry Barfield, and Ginger Gin; brother Gerald Burdett; six grandchildren; also other loved ones: Alicia Lowe, Jarris Barfield II, Elizabeth Steed, Melanie Gin, Abby Gin, and Terry Gin. He is predeceased by his first wife Shirley...

Rhonda Williams Beatty

Rhonda Williams Beatty

August 21, 2020

Rhonda Williams Beatty, 64, of Calhoun Falls, wife of Jay Caro, passed from this life Friday, August 21, 2020 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Monks Corner, South Carolina she is a daughter of the late Willie and Anna Williams. Rhonda was a member of Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church, she enjoyed playing the piano and listening to music...

Garry Lee Kammerer

Garry Lee Kammerer

August 21, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Garry Lee Kammerer, 73, announces his passing on August 20, 2020 at the home surrounded by family. Born in Newport, KY, he was the son of the late Germaine "Haysie" Kammerer. He served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War as...

Sibylle Brigitte Brandau

Sibylle Brigitte Brandau

August 19, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sibylle Brigitte Brandau (Greenville, South Carolina), who passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on August 18, 2020 at the age of 83. We know it gave her comfort that her husband of almost 57 years was with her until the end. Despite COVID lockdowns and travel bans, in the last...

Cecil Whitfield

Cecil Whitfield

August 18, 2020

Cecil Whitfield 83, born May 19th, 1937 in Anderson County to Edgar and Mary Collier Whitfield. He Left this world on August 18th from Condor Health Anderson. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughters Cathy Towe(Rick) and Cindy Burnside, his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as a brother, Max and sisters Helen, Betty, Ann,...

"Fred" Charles Frederick Haeflinger Jr

"Fred" Charles Frederick Haeflinger Jr

August 17, 2020

Charles Frederick Haeflinger, Jr. passed away at home August 17th at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Lewis Haeflinger. Fred was born in High Point, NC, December 11, 1933, to Lucile Anderson Haeflinger and Charles Frederick Haeflinger, Sr., where he was active in Boy Scouts and sports. However, when he was 13...

Charlotte Erin Anderson

Charlotte Erin Anderson

August 15, 2020

PORT RICHEY, Florida Charlotte Erin Anderson, 25, died at home on August 15, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1995 in Greenville, SC to Eric Anthony Anderson and Beth Layton Anderson, who have both preceded her in death. She was a gifted swimmer, pianist and singer. She was gifted a expressing her thoughts and nurtured a lifelong love of...

Louis M Bufano

Louis M Bufano

August 15, 2020

Louis M. Bufano, 90, Greenville, SC passed away on August 15, 2020. He was born on October 10, 1929 in New York, NY to the late Michael Bufano and Antoinette Grimaldi. Louis leaves behind: his beloved spouse Helen Bufano, children William Bufano and Suzanne Fusco, siter Annette Repoff, and four grandchildren. He was a systems Analyst for Suffolk County, NY...

William Boyd Culpepper

William Boyd Culpepper

August 15, 2020

William Boyd Culpepper, 65, of Travelers Rest, passed away from this world to the next on August 15, 2020, while surrounded by his family. Born on September 6, 1954 in Greenville, SC he was the son of Durant Boyd Culpepper and JoAnne Culpepper. He attended Wade Hampton High School, and then went on to serve our country in the United...

Robert S Dorsett

Robert S Dorsett

August 15, 2020

Robert S Dorsett, 85, Greenville, SC passed away on August 15, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1934 in Galveston, TX to the late Richard Dorsett and Mary Greer Dorsett. Robert leaves behind his sister Dodie Griffith of Duncanville, TX. He worked with Dupont/Westinghouse Savannah River Site as Quality Assurance Manager for forty-three years. He loved spending his time...

Ireland G. Regnier

Ireland G. Regnier

August 15, 2020

Ireland G. Regnier, a decorated World War II veteran, graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, distinguished Professor of Art in Clemson University’s School of Architecture, a recognized artist with private collections in the U.S. and England including a painting in the permanent collection of the Greenville Art Museum, father and grandfather, beloved friend of the senior golfers at the...

Randall Hughes

Randall Hughes

August 15, 2020

Randall Hughes, 70, of Greenville passed away August 15, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Graceland East Cemetery on Thursday, August 20 at 11 AM.

Ted Keith Towe

Ted Keith Towe

August 15, 2020

Ted Keith Towe, 51, of 115 Freemont DR. , Simpsonville, S.C. “Walked into the Arms” of his Lord and Savior, on Saturday August 15, 2020, surrounded by his Loving wife and children. He was born on October 15, 1968 in Oconee County South Carolina, the only son of Norma Towe Baumgarner. Ted graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a Bachelor...

Clyde Edward Gisson

Clyde Edward Gisson

August 14, 2020

Clyde Edward Glisson, 87, of Spartanburg, SC passed away August 14, 2020. Born in Raleigh Mississippi he was the son of Marvin Glission and Bertha McDaniel. Survivors include his spouse, June Elaine Smith of the home, three children; Ronnie Glisson, Cindy Hodge, and Susan Mitchell, one sister Mildred Walley, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Clyde worked at Campus Sportswear for...

Harold Lee Sherbert SR

Harold Lee Sherbert SR

August 14, 2020

On Friday, August 14, 2020, Harold Lee Sherbert, Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78. Harold was born on October 6, 1941 in Woodruff, SC to Alfred Charlie and Polly (Owens) Sherbert. He and his wife Renee Foster were married on January 3, 1987 and together raised his two youngest children. Harold served his...

Marion Bruce "String" Hamilton

Marion Bruce "String" Hamilton

August 14, 2020

Marion Bruce Hamilton Easley, South Carolina Bruce “String” Hamilton, 81, husband of Margaret Grice Hamilton, passed from this life Friday, August, 14, 2020 at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital. Born in Chester County South Carolina he is a son of the late Earl R. and Nellie Phillips Hamilton. Bruce was retired from J. P. Stevens Slater Plant and was a...

Jo Ann Charping

Jo Ann Charping

August 14, 2020

Jo Ann Charping, 38, passed away August 14, 2020. Private services were held.

Florence L. Ballew

Florence L. Ballew

August 14, 2020

Florence L. Ballew Greenville, South Carolina Florence L. Ballew, 80, wife of Marion (Ken) K. Ballew, Sr., passed from this life Friday, August 14, 2020 at the McCall Hospice House. Florence was born in Greenville a daughter of the late John Grover and Margaret H. Gallamore. She is a member of New Life Baptist Church, and was known for her...

William Stewart

William Stewart

August 13, 2020

William Stewart, 54, of Greenville, SC passed away August 13, 2020. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he was the son of Diesel Douglas Stewart and Betty Jean Perry Stewart. Survivors include: his siblings; Joey Stewart, Kathy Baker, and Jeremiah Stewart, a half sister, Christi Ellis, he is also survived by two children; Tryston Stewart and Maggie Stewart and three grandchildren....