All Obituaries

Josephine Elder Arledge, 87, of Spartanburg died peacefully at home on January 22, 2022 after a long  illness, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chesnee, SC to Clifton O. and Pauline M. Elder  and was the wife of the late Thomas N. Arledge. She was a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg and a longtime employee of Pettit Construction Company. She is survived by two daughters, Laura A. Balascio and husband Carey and Paula A. FitzGerald and husband Stan; and two...

Mildred C. Rollins, 93, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Mildred was the wife of the late Richard “R.C.” Rollins for 66 years. She was the daughter of the late Theron L. Case Sr., and Neta Case. She was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. Mildred was a homemaker, and a devoted Christian. Mildred is survived by two sons, Steve Rollins (Terri), and Doug Rollins; a daughter, Donna McCombs (Steve Crook); a brother, T.L. Case Jr. (Cherry); sisters, Doris Floyd, Alberta...

Donald Dale Cooke, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Ray, and Millie Cooke. “Red” lived a life of restless rambling for years- a free bird who refused to be confined, always searching for that elusive something to fulfill his soul’s longing. This weary traveler with a gypsy soul, loved a good time and was a good time to his many loved ones and friends. His antics through his 63 years results in memories that will bring smiles and...

Gaffney, SC: Carl Ray Henderson, 66, passed away on January 13, 2022. He was the husband of Deborah Henderson, and the son of the late James, and Lula Mae Henderson. Ray was a family man. He was a devoted husband, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Ray enjoyed doing leather work in his spare time. He served in the U.S. Army, in Germany. Ray loved serving his country. After being discharged, he was a machinist by trade, for over 30 years.  Ray is survived by a son, Kevin...

Kathryn Elizabeth Watson Spartanburg, SC: Kathryn E. Watson, age 70, passed away at home on January 2, 2022. She was born December 26, 1951 in the state of Wisconsin to Jane K. Janke and the late Rev. Richard K. Janke.  She is survived by her spouse Graeme M. Watson. Although born in Wisconsin, she grew up in Plattsburgh, New York.   She spent much of her free time with family, her church community, serving the Lord, or in crafting activities.  She also lived abroad in...

Rev. Charles Richard Hall Spartanburg, SC:  Rev. Charles Richard Hall, 82, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born May 13, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the husband of the late Lynne Graves Hall, and was the son of the late Richard Earl and Pearlie Hutchins Hall. Rev. Hall served in the US Army, and graduated from North Greenville University and Fruitland Bible Institute. He served as pastor of West Memorial Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, NC; Thompson...

Wanda Cudd Griffin Spartanburg, SC--Wanda Cudd Griffin, 78, of 238 Mansfield Drive, died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.   Born May 14,1943 in Spartanburg, she was the only child of the late Louise Harris and William (Bill) Cudd.  She was married for 37 years to the late Phillip W. Griffin, who died in 2011. Wanda was a graduate of Spartanburg High School class of 1964, and for nearly 40...

Diane Marie Leblanc Spartanburg, SC: Diane Marie Leblanc, 48, passed away at home on December 12, 2021. She was born June 14th, 1973 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harvey and Dorothy Weiner. She married Scott ("Hababi") Leblanc in September of 2020. Diane was the epitome of 1 Peter 4:8 - “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” She was kind-hearted and generous with her love, and the world is all the brighter for having had...

Spartanburg, SC: Helen Cash Brown, 100, passed away at home on December 18, 2021. She was the wife of the late John Roland Brown, and the daughter of the late Romeo and Sally Cash. Helen was the oldest living member of Clifton 2nd Baptist Church. Helen is survived by a daughter, Trenna Poteat (Brad Vernon); a sister, Ailene Maynor; a grandson, Jonathon Poteat; and a special niece, Teresa Jacobs (John). She is predeceased by brothers Robert Cash, and Ralph Cash; and sisters Ruby Bridges,...

Wellford, SC: Angela Ruth Phillips, 57, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was the wife of Larry Phillips, and the daughter of Mary Ann Hyatt, and the late Joseph Hyatt. Angela is survived by a son, Adam Phillips (Heather); a daughter, Alicia Batson (Tim); step daughters, Kenda Cato (Tommy) and Jillian Jollie; a brother, Billy Hyatt (Kaye); and grandchildren, Cody, Amber, Trey, Morgan, Brayden, Skylar and Savannah. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com.