July 17,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Industry, Obituaries 
Spring Air International, a Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer and widely known consumer brand, said that its long-time Chairman and CEO Eddie Bates, 75, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was living.
December 28,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
John Anthony Scarsella, Jr., an industry veteran who remained steadfast in his many years of hard work and dedication to North American wood furniture production, died on Dec. 22 following a brief illness. He was 81.
December 18,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
According to article on the website of CBS 4 Local News in El Paso and in a post on Beto O’Rourke’s Instagram page, O'Rourke announced the passing of his mother, Melissa O'Rourke, on Sunday morning.
December 6,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
In an article in Bed Times, a long-time veteran of the furniture industry was honored after his passing. Kevin Toman, who died Dec. 4 at 77, is remembered as a well-liked mattress leader who worked with top executives in the industry over a 46-year career and won their respect. “It would be hard to find anyone in the mattress industry who didn’t have a good word to say about Kevin,” said Gerry Borreggine, Therapedic’s long-time CEO and president, who knew him for more than two decades.
October 23,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
Jesse Smith Capel passed away on October 20 at the age of 90.
March 26,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
Harold Whittemore “Buddy” Sherrill passed peacefully just after midnight on March 24th at his home. Buddy Sherrill lived life to the fullest and held nothing back when it came to the Sherrill Furniture family, his people and business that he loved dearly.
October 12,
2022 by HFBusiness Staff in Industry, Obituaries
Walter Edward Smithe, Jr.
May 19, 1936 - October 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Edward Smithe, Jr., announces his passing. Walter was the patriarch of the extended Smithe family and the founder of Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design. He died peacefully with his beloved wife of 64 years, Florence Flynn Smithe, by his side. Many family members from far and near gathered close during his final days, cherishing the memories of time spent with Papa during the 86 years of his extraordinary life.