Obituaries
Sara Elizabeth Garvin, Col. Ret., 97, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lucy Garvin.
Sara graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, SC and attended Nursing school at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. and graduated from the University of North Carolina and Duke School of Anesthesia.
Sara was a Nurse Anesthetist in the United States Air force and retired after 30 years of service. While serving her country, Sara was...
Sara Elizabeth Garvin, Col. Ret., 97, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lucy Garvin.
Sara graduated from Greenwood High School in...
J. Thomas "Tom" Meehan, 60, of Fountain Inn, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Family and friends will never forget his sweet smile and quick sense of humor.
Born in Union, S.C., he was the son of the late Joseph A. Meehan and Margaret "Peggy" C. Meehan.
He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and was a certified safety professional. In addition to being a Tiger fan (Go Tigers!), he was an avid golfer and a huge dog lover.
A member...
J. Thomas "Tom" Meehan, 60, of Fountain Inn, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Family and friends will never forget his sweet smile and quick sense of humor.
Born in Union, S.C., he was...
Joseph Sprouse, 72, Husband of Kathy Simmons, died Friday, December 6, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Butler Lee and Thelma Sprouse.
Joe was an avid fisherman and musician.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brian Sprouse (Carolyn) of Easley; daughters, Kimberly Sprouse (Andy) of Greenville, and Stacey Clogston of Greenville; step daughter, Sandy Parham (Robert); step son, Danny Simmons Jr. (Machelle); eight grandsons, Logan Sprouse, Hayden Burgess,...
Joseph Sprouse, 72, Husband of Kathy Simmons, died Friday, December 6, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Butler Lee and Thelma Sprouse.
Joe was an avid fisherman and...
Homer Aspray, Sr. Lyons, GA
Preacher Homer A. Aspray, Sr., 91, of Lyons, GA, beloved husband of the late Catherine F. Aspray, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late John Aspray and Vivian (Carney) Aspray.
He is survived by his children, Cathy Stephens and husband, Jerry, of Vidalia, GA, Homer A. Aspray, Jr. and wife, Hester, of Travelers Rest, and Margaret Sebrana Alexander, of Lyons, GA; a brother, John Aspray, of Greenville; seven grandchildren; four...
Preacher Homer A. Aspray, Sr., 91, of Lyons, GA, beloved husband of the late Catherine F. Aspray, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the...
Rhodan "Dan" Batson Greenville
Rhodan "Dan" Dayton Batson, husband of Geraldine Pickelsimer Batson, died December 4, 2019. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Essie Rebecca Tankersley Batson and Zion Dayton Batson.
He graduated from Parker High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Furman University in 1957. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenville for 57 years and the Seminar Sunday School Class. He had worked for Sullivan Hardware Company, Perry Mann Electric...
Rhodan "Dan" Dayton Batson, husband of Geraldine Pickelsimer Batson, died December 4, 2019. Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Essie Rebecca Tankersley Batson and Zion...
Bertha Ross Greenville
Bertha Skelton Ross, 95, widow Jimmie Ross, of Greenville, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Julius C. and Ollie Ballenger Skelton.
She worked for Greenville County School System in food services.
Bertha is survived by three daughters, Judy Lamar, Brenda Lancaster, and Theresa Dowling; two sons, Charles Palmer and Don Ross; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lawrence Skelton.
In...
Bertha Skelton Ross, 95, widow Jimmie Ross, of Greenville, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Pickens, she was a daughter of the late Julius C. and Ollie Ballenger Skelton.
She worked for...
Susan Bracknell Greenville
Susan Hannon Bracknell, 80, of Greenville, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Gladys Hannon.
Susan was an Ordained Elder and active member in the Presbyterian Church USA, most recently at John Knox and formerly at Westminster. She graduated from Paris High School and earned a BA in Fine Arts from Limestone College. Service to the community was central to her life and included volunteer time with Habitat for Humanity, Ten...
Susan Hannon Bracknell, 80, of Greenville, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Gladys Hannon.
Susan was an Ordained Elder and...
James Horton Simpsonville
James Lawrence Horton, 79, husband of Noemi Baez Horton, died Monday, November 25, 2019.
Born in Carroll County, VA, he was a son of the late Elbert and Myrtle Stockner Horton.
Mr. Horton attended the First Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed NASCAR, college football, traveling, camping, and working with his hands.
In addition to his wife of 37 years, he is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Horton-Dias and husband, Bruno; two sisters, Mozell Branscombe, and Anita McKenna; and a...
James Lawrence Horton, 79, husband of Noemi Baez Horton, died Monday, November 25, 2019.
Born in Carroll County, VA, he was a son of the late Elbert and Myrtle Stockner Horton.
Mr. Horton...
Libby Curtis Greenville
Martha “Libby” Curtis age 97, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Mrs. Curtis was born in Seneca and was a daughter of the late James Henry and Rosa Mae Wilson Wells. She attended Seneca High School and graduated from Asheville College with a degree in teaching. She went on to work in the Cryptology Department during World War II deciphering German and Japanese messages. After the war, she worked as a school teacher for 35 years, teaching at Paris and Sevier middle schools....
Martha “Libby” Curtis age 97, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Mrs. Curtis was born in Seneca and was a daughter of the late James Henry and Rosa Mae Wilson Wells. She...
Frances Long Greenville
Frances Barnes Long, 92, widow of the late Claude M. Long, died on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Born in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B.and Ethel Collier Barnes. She retired from JP Stevens Dunean Plant after 41 years and was a faithful member of Dunean Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Larry (Nancy) Long, of Atlanta, Bill Long, of Spartanburg, Joe (Renee) Long, of Cowpens, Jean (Deb) Thomason, of Chesnee, and Donna Rackely, of Seneca; two...
Frances Barnes Long, 92, widow of the late Claude M. Long, died on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Born in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B.and Ethel Collier Barnes. She...
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