Frances Bradley Collins, 79, of Campobello passed away on July 31, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Alta Clayton Bradley and wife of the late Wallace Nathaniel Collins. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was retired from NCNB/Home Trust Bank. She is survived by two daughters Sharon C. Kimbrell (Chip) and Lisa Heatherly (Tony); a brother Allen Ray Bradley and two grandchildren Haylee and Colton Heatherly. She was predeceased by three brothers J.T....

  Thomas Charles Black, DMV, 74, passed away on July 31, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was born February 21, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Dr. George D'Alton and Betty Collins Black.  Dr. Black attended Denison University and was a 1973 graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in veterinary medicine.  He practiced veterinary medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana and Middleburg, Virginia before moving to the Tryon, North...

Reba Ward Dateline: Landrum Reba Vern Ward, 67, passed away on July 30, 2020.  She was a native of Greenville County.  She was the foster daughter of the late Maggie and Arlie Campbell.  Her late parents were Mildred Calvert Williams and Vernon Ward.   She was a member of Ebenezer Welcome Baptist Church. She is survived by brothers Marty Ward of New Mexico, Gary Williams of Greenville; a sister Deborah Williams Limbaugh of Anderson. She was predeceased by a...

Samuel Solesbee, 66, of Landrum passed away at his home July 30, 2020.  He was the son of the late Wilber and Emma King Solesbee and husband of Christine Anders Solesbee for 42 years.   He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked putting in Acoustical Ceilings.   In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Revie Morris (Angie) of Landrum; two daughters, Kathy Browder (Mike) of Lyman, SC, Patty Edmonds of Spartanburg; a brother, J.W. Solesbee (Jean); two...

Michael "Mike" James Sarratt, 52, of Landrum passed away on July 27th, 2020. He was the son of the late Bobby G. Sarratt and Frances Justice Sarratt.   He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Radd.   He is survived by brothers, Bobby G. Sarratt, Jr, T. Kevin Sarratt and a sister, Debra A. DeRocco.   Michael had wonderful life, as a child he was a great baseball player on many all-star teams. He acquired the level of eagle scout. He went on to get his B.A. and...

Douglas Eugene Atkins, 73, of Campobello passed away on July 26, 2020.  He was the son of the late Thomas Eugene and Vivian Rollins Atkins and husband of the late Mary Brigman Atkins. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and was retired from logging.   He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by a son Brian Atkins; a sister Frances Crocker; three brothers Ansel Atkins, Bobby Atkins and Allen Atkins; and two grandchildren. Graveside services...

  Julian Eric Wilson, 61, of Spartanburg passed away on July 23, 2020.  He was the son of the late John Earle and Ruby Wilson. He is survived by a brother Jeffrey Wilson. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Good Shepherd Memorial Park.

Patricia J. Gilbert Dateline: Inman Patricia "Patsy" Johnson Gilbert passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  Mrs. Gilbert was born on September 23, 1937 in New Prospect.  She was the daughter of the late Gaines Johnson and Elizabeth Brown Johnson. Patsy was married to the late Douglas Lynn Gilbert for 53 years.  They were the parents of Rory Gilbert (Carrie) and grandparents to Amanda Bland (Chad), Cody Gilbert, Kimberly McAbee (Nathaniel), Carlee Gilbert and Maci...

Elsie Mae Walker, 88, of Landrum passed away on July 19, 2020.    She was the daughter of the late John and Cathy Mae Owens Suddeth and wife of the late Frank A. Walker, Sr. She was retired from Southern  Mercerizing and worked at St. Luke's Hospital as a CNA for many years.  She was a member of Morgan Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons Terry Walker, Thomas Walker and Frank Walker, Jr.; a daughter SueAnne McClure; nine grandchildren Eric...

Clyde Jeffery Bailey, 56, of Inman passed away on July 18, 2020.  He was the son of Macie Pierce Bailey and the late Clyde Eugene Bailey and husband of Sheri Shields Bailey. He was a member of Lake Bowen Baptist Church and was the Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of Inman.  He and his son Dillon were founding members of the Chapman High School Fishing Team.  Jeff was an avid fisherman and participated in the FLW tournaments.  He was a member...