All Obituaries

John Terrell Lipscomb, Sr., 98, of Cowpens, SC, joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  Born April 27, 1924, he was the husband of the late Violet Lipscomb and the son of the late John Ray and Amy Bridges Lipscomb.  Terrell was a US Army veteran of WWII.  He worked for Draper Corp and Cowpens First Baptist Church for 42 years.  He was a long time member of Cowpens First Baptist Church and currently a member of Central Baptist Church. Terrell is...

Pacolet, SC: Charles Dean Quinn Sr., 88, passed away on September 25, 2022. He was the husband of the late Caroline Quinn and the son of the late Spurgeon and Elsie Quinn. Charles was a retired Chief Officer in the U.S. Navy and a welding instructor at Spartanburg Technical College. He is survived by a daughter in law, Johnna Quinn; grandchildren, Leah Quinn (Jonathan) and Justin Quinn; great grandchildren, Reagan Emory, Jackson Emory, and Macy Quinn. Charles was predeceased by sons, Dean...

David Louis Breitenbach, 90, passed away on September 22, 2022. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Breitenbach, and the son of the late Frederick Sr. and Helen Breitenbach. David was retired from Community Cash and was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. He loved his family. Family:  sons, Johnny Breitenbach (Robin), Danny Breitenbach- deceased (Kim), Gary Breitenbach (Amy); brothers, Frederick Breitenbach Jr. and Jim Breitenbach; a sister, Virginia Dagenhardt; grandchildren,...

 Richard “Nick” Nicholas Atkins, 54, Passed away on September 20, 2022. He was the son of Sara Atkins and the late Richard Atkins. Nick is survived by sons, Dustin Atkins (Hali) and Nicholas Atkins (Makala); a brother, James Atkins; sisters, Mechelle Mull and Amanda Webb (Abbi); and grandchildren, Landen, Neelie, Austin and Alayna Mae. He is predeceased by a son, Timmy Atkins. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com.

 Mildred Thrasher, 89, passed away on September 18, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Mattie Morris and the wife of the late JC Thrasher. Mildred was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters, Sherry Holt (Mike) and Kathy Thomas; sons, Steve Thrasher (Rosemary), Neal Thrasher (Michelle) and Johnny Thrasher (Bromley); a sister Hoyet Wall; grandchildren, Sandy Thrasher, Sara Bradley (Joey), Travis Conrad...

Spartanburg, SC: Paul “Donnie” Ward Sr., 86, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was the husband of the late Joyce Ward and the son of the late James Robert and Elsie Coates Ward. Donnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired colonel with the S.C. State Guard, and a long time dedicated member of Glendale Baptist Church. He was employed as a Tax Accountant. Donnie was actively involved in the preservation of the Glendale Bridge and the Glendale Community Cemetery. He...

James Ray Lyda Spartanburg, SC:  James Ray Lyda, 94, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born May 13, 1928, he was the son of the later Spurgeon and Anna Pearl Lyda. James was retired from the Spartanburg Water Works following 47 years of service. He was a member of Bible Truth Baptist Church. He was a friendly man. He never met a stranger and loved nothing more than to talk to anyone he met. He was a generous man who was willing to help anyone in need. He...

Michael Francis Gullo Sr., 79, passed away on September 6, 2022. He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Gullo, and the husband of the late Trudy Gullo. Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved to go to the gym, and to ride his motorcycle. He was a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church. Michael was loved dearly by many friends and family. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by a son, Michael Francis Gullo Jr. (April); daughters, Michelle Elliott (Hughie), Jamie...

Jane Gillespie Millwood, 72, passed away on September 2, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Helen Gillespie, and the wife of the late Frank Millwood. Jane was of the Baptist faith, and loved to swim and fish. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Parker (Patrick), Renee Jackson and Wendy Gregory; a brother, Danny Foster (Sheila); a sister, Nancy Cudd (Rancy); and grandchildren, Willa Jane Purkhiser, Jeffrey Gregory and Dillon Gregory. Online condolences for the family may...

Thomas Walker of Cowpens, SC, entered his Heavenly Home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 50 years, Rhonda Peterson Walker. He is the son of the late Frank and Elsie Suddeth Walker, Sr., of Lynn, NC and the son-in-law of the late Gordon Lee and Avonell Stepp Peterson of Cowpens, SC. He retired from Michelin of Spartanburg after 30 plus years as a Machine Operator/Leadhand. Following his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, and...