Obituaries

James Augustus Nettles, 86, of Seneca, SC, husband of Gail Gene Monte Nettles, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born in Anderson, SC, October 20, 1938, son of the late William Carl Nettles, Sr. and Ruby M. Stevenson Nettles, Jim grew up in Clemson, SC, during World War II and recalled the “military camp atmosphere.” […]

Marianne Naef, a beacon of generosity and optimism, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, at the age of 86. Born on April 25, 1938, in St. Gallen, Switzerland, to the late Paul Naef and Helene Waeber, Marianne’s spirited nature and zest for life touched everyone she met. She spent her final 14

Patricia Gunter Mott, 85, of Acworth, GA. passed away March 17, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of the late Troy and Virginia Owens Gunter. Survivors include her two daughters; Virginia (Michael) Smith and Rebecca Cox, other survivors include her grandchildren: Sean Adams, Aaron Adams, Ariel (Caleb) Holdsclaw, Heather Cox, and Joshua

June Florence Swafford, age 76, passed away on March 08, 2025, at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. Born on June 29, 1948, she was the loving wife of 38 years to the late Ira Ezekiel Swafford Jr. and daughter of the late Emerson Reymer and Dorothy Kugler Reymer.Mrs. Swafford attended Walhalla High School

Frankie Lou Conover (Farmer), 76, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on December 4, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, she lived a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to her family.Frankie is survived by her beloved husband, William Conover, her children, Michael Conover, Michelle Conover, Rocky Conover, Mathew

Daniel “Dan” Klimek, 86, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, formerly of Cranberry Twp., Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Dan was known for his humor, kindness, and unwavering positivity. He had a love for archery and was a talented drummer, spending 40 years playing

Andrew Paul Foster III, known to most as “Skip,” passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on 03/12/25 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum.He was born 01/03/1933 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Andrew Paul Foster, Jr. and Frances Kathleen Gunn. He and his younger brother, Hank, grew up true Army brats. By the time Skip

Vergie Nell Hammond NicholsMrs. Vergie Nell Hammond Nichols, 83, of Seneca, loving wife of 66 years to the late Billy “Bill” Nichols, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Prisma Hospital in Greenville, SC.Vergie was a member of the Seneca Church of God of Prophecy since 1989,

Frances “Libby” Elizabeth Wyatt Alexander, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 17, 2025. Born in Cowpens, SC, a daughter of the late Gene Wyatt and the late Mary Frances James Lanford, Libby retired from Baptist Easley Hospital and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church, Spartanburg. Libby loved listening to

Brian Keith Gilstrap, 51, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 17, 2025. Brian had a deep passion for playing guitar and singing. His music brought joy to those around him, and he often shared this love through gatherings and special moments.  One of Brian’s proudest accomplishments was his beloved family.