All Obituaries

Werner Alfred Rath, Sr. Spartanburg, SC:  Werner Alfred Rath, Sr., 83, passed away at his home Thursday March 14, 2019. He was the husband of the late Berta Rath and the son of the late Hermann and Blondine Rath. Mr. Rath was a generous loving father and grandfather, and a tremendous storyteller. His family was of most importance to him. He was a retired carpenter whose passion was gardening, baking, and woodworking. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was dearly loved by his family and...

Brent Michael Blanchard Inman, SC:  Brent Michael Blanchard, 27, the son of Mark Blanchard and Kathleen Garrett passed away Wednesday March 13, 2019. Brent was a loving son, father and brother. He brought much laughter and joy to many people’s lives. He was loved dearly and will truly be missed by his family and all who knew him. In addition to his parents Brent is survived by a sister Brooke Blanchard of Inman; a fiancée Katherine Osment of Inman; a son Brent Michael...

  Melvenia Millwood Glendale, SC:  Melvenia Millwood, the wife of the late Julius Caesar Millwood of Glendale passed away at her home Thursday March 7, 2019. Born March 6, 1926 she was the daughter of the late John Pinkney “Pink” and Mae Emory. Mrs. Millwood was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She a long-time member of Glendale Baptist Church and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a son Jerry Millwood...

Joyce Faye Thornton Spartanburg, SC:  Joyce Faye Thornton, 71, went to be with her Lord Thursday February 28, 2019. A native of Spartanburg she was the wife of Jimmie Thornton and the daughter of the late Dewitt and Lois Brown. Mrs. Thornton was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. They were her whole world. In addition to her husband she is survived by daughters, Angela...

Dewey Donald “Jay” Gossett, Jr Spartanburg, SC:  Dewey Donald Gossett, Jr.  “Jay”, passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at his home. He was the only son of Dewey Donald Gossett, Sr. and Dorothy Gossett. He was predeceased by an only daughter Kelsey Michelle Gossett. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com. Petty-Bobo Co. Bobo Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service

Lois Elaine Cornelius Converse, SC: Lois Elaine Cornelius, 81, passed away Monday February 11, 2019. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Cornelius and the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Gadue. She was an energetic, fun loving, caring and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Cornelius is survived by two sons John Hendrickson and wife Donna of AK, and Sherman Hendrickson and wife Chris of TN; three daughters Evalena Yount of...

Rev. Carl E. McArn Cowpens, SC:  Rev. Carl E. McArn, 82, passed away Friday February 8, 2019. He was the husband of the late Vida Katherine McArn and the son of the late Clyde and Rosa McArn. He was a retired United Methodist Minister having earned a BA degree from the University of Alabama Livingston, and a ThM degree from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was also a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. He is survived by two sons Carl E....

Kenneth Lee Spartanburg, SC:  Kenneth Lee, 80, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born April 1, 1938 to the late James J. Lee and Elsie McClure Lee. Daddy grew up on a farm and loved sharing memories from ‘the good old days.’ After graduating from high school, he began working in textiles at Gaffney Manufacturing Co., known by all as ‘The Big Mill.’ He worked there as a loom fixer,...

Josephine Arthur Spartanburg, SC:  Josephine Branch Arthur, 87, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was the wife of the late Fred “Speedy” Arthur and the daughter of the late Amos and Gazette “Zetty” Branch. Mrs. Arthur was a warm, loving mother and grandmother. She loved visiting friends, as well as travelling, gardening and flowers. She was long time member of Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist Church. Mrs. Arthur is survived by a son Greg Arthur...

Vernie Wyatt Swoffod Chesnee, SC: Vernie Wyatt Swofford, 88, of Chesnee died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.  Mrs. Swofford was married to the late Thomas L. "Tommy" Swofford and was the daughter of the late Boyd A. and Thelma Godfrey Wyatt.             Mrs. Swofford was the first female shift supervisor for Reeves Brothers, Inc. of Chesnee.  She was a lifelong member of Orchard...