Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Leonard Wayne High

Leonard Wayne High

May 1, 2026

Leonard Wayne High, 79, of Pauline, SC, was escorted to his Heavenly home at 1:45 am on May 1, 2026 while surrounded by his daughter; Michelle and granddaughters; Emily and Abbie. He was greeted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and reunited with his parents, Leonard and Louise High. Wayne was also a faithful member of Philadelphia Baptist Church...

Rhonda Jo Holland

Rhonda Jo Holland

Apr 27, 2026

Rhonda Jo Holland, 71, of Spartanburg County, SC, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 27, 2026, with her loving daughter, Paige, by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jo Ann Holland, and her close first cousins, Ricky, Randy, Mandy, and Kathy.

Born on November 21, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC, she was...

Charles D. Hudson

Charles D. Hudson

Apr 24, 2026

Charles D. Hudson of Moore, SC passed away on April 24, 2026 at the age of 87. He was born in Pickens, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hudson.

Charles served in the United States Army and the SC National Guard. He was a retired SC State Trooper. After his retirement from law enforcement, he enjoyed a much-loved...

Richard G. Debus

Richard G. Debus

Apr 24, 2026

Richard G. Debus of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born in Charlotte, NC on March 13, 1952 to the late Virginia and Buster Debus.

After his family moved to Spartanburg when he was five, Richard quickly made it home. He spent his childhood on Oak Leaf Drive, where he formed...

Carol Reiser Corson

Carol Reiser Corson

Apr 18, 2026

In loving memory of Carol Reiser Corson, who peacefully departed this world at her home on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family and the comforting embrace of the Holy Spirit.

Born on July 12, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, Carol was a beacon of light and warmth to all who knew her. Carol was the cherished daughter of Herb and...

Karen Raines Rhodes

Karen Raines Rhodes

Apr 15, 2026

Karen Raines Rhodes, of Roebuck, SC passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the age of 70. She had a long and difficult journey with serious health challenges for the past year and a half. Karen will be remembered for her strength and the courage she carried every step of the way.

Born in Spartanburg,...

Robert Marsham Bowling

Robert Marsham Bowling

Apr 12, 2026

Robert Marsham “Bob” Bowling of Inman, SC passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born in Washington, DC on August 26, 1940 to the late James Morton Bowling, Jr. and the late Miriam Wrightson Bowling.

Bob served in the United States Army. He was then employed with AT&T, Southern Bell, and Bell South for...

Connie Rene Fultz

Connie Rene Fultz

Apr 11, 2026

Connie Rene Fultz, born on October 29, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of care, strength, and love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Corrine and Joseph Fultz.

Connie dedicated her life to helping others through her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She had a natural gift for caring...

Ina Cloer Reynolds

Ina Cloer Reynolds

Apr 8, 2026

Ina Louise Reynolds was born on March 11, 1940, in Morganton, North Carolina, to Robert Clay and Dorothy LaFevers Cloer. She was a proud graduate of Morganton High School, class of 1958, and Appalachian State Teachers College, class of 1962.

On July 15, 1962, she married James Robert (“Bob”) Reynolds. Together, they built a loving family and raised five children: James...

Audrey Joyce McIntyre

Audrey Joyce McIntyre

Apr 8, 2026

Our beloved mother, Audrey Joyce McIntyre, left this world peacefully on April 8, 2026. She was born in Spartanburg on April 12, 1934 to the late Nellie Aurelia Griffin and Wendell Hampton Owens. She was the wife of the late Conley Bernard McIntyre for 65 years.

She graduated from Spartanburg High School and Cecil's Business College.

Joyce's children were her pride and...

Katie Steen Hall James

Katie Steen Hall James

Apr 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mrs. Katie Hall James, age 67. Mrs. James passed away April 5 while at MUSC Health in Florence.

Mrs. James was born in Hartsville, a daughter of the late Jessie Steen and Ruth Watkins Steen. She was a beloved caregiver who will be remembered for her kind heart and generosity...

Carolyn Ann Duffie

Carolyn Ann Duffie

Apr 5, 2026

Carolyn Ann Duffie, 77, of Drayton, SC passed away on April 5, 2026. She was born in New York, NY on April 25, 1948 to the late Henry Ostrowski and Catherine Sullivan.

Carolyn was a graduate of St. Helena High School Class of 1965. She was wonderfully social and always ready to welcome friends and neighbors into her home, where laughter,...

Sylvia Laverne Jennings

Sylvia Laverne Jennings

Apr 5, 2026

Sylvia Laverne Jennings 89, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning April 5, 2026 after a brief illness.

Born in Spartanburg SC, she was the widow of Talmadge Jennings, and the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Lewis and Gladys Griffin Lewis. She was retired from Chartwells Dining services where she spent over 40 years working in the school cafeteria at E.P....

David Lincoln Atkins

David Lincoln Atkins

Apr 4, 2026

David Lincoln Atkins of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born in Portsmouth, OH on May 5, 1940 to the late John Thomas and Mary Goodman Atkins.

He earned his master’s degree in education from Southern Adventist University and began his career teaching elementary and junior high school. He later...

Viengkeo Betsy Phetasa

Viengkeo Betsy Phetasa

Apr 2, 2026

Betsy Phetasa was born in Laos and immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. She first lived in California before moving to South Carolina in the 1990s, where she made her home and raised her family.

A woman of Christian faith, Betsy found strength and comfort in her relationship with God. Her faith guided her life and was a source...

Bruce Edward Patrick

Bruce Edward Patrick

Mar 30, 2026

Bruce Edward Patrick, 62, of Spartanburg, died at his home March 30, 2026. Bruce was born February 1, 1964, in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Juanita Patrick Thaxton of Spartanburg and the late Paul Edward Patrick of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Spartanburg Methodist College, cum laude, and the University of South Carolina. He recently...

Kristie Lynne Nielsen

Kristie Lynne Nielsen

Mar 30, 2026

Kristie Lynne Schneider Nielsen, 49, passed away on March 30, 2026.

Kristie was born on July 1, 1976, in Glendale, Arizona, to Richard and Grace Schneider. A devoted Catholic, she was a faithful member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church.

Kristie lovingly devoted her life to her family, finding her greatest joy in being present for her children and raising them...

Robert Aubrey Baggett, Jr.

Robert Aubrey Baggett, Jr.

Mar 28, 2026

Robert Aubrey Baggett, Jr. of Roebuck, SC passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born in Memphis, TN to the late Robert and Billie Porter Baggett on September 28, 1951.

Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, Rob graduated from Tupelo High School in 1969. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Mississippi College in...

Justin Tyler Berry-Hunter

Justin Tyler Berry-Hunter

Mar 27, 2026

Justin Tyler Berry-Hunter of Boiling Springs, SC passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 29. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 9, 1997 to Melissa Dawn Berry and the late Duone Dornell Hunter.

After graduating from Dorman High School in 2015, Justin attended Spartanburg Community College. He also earned a Certificate in Welding from R....

Leroy David Dunbar, III

Leroy David Dunbar, III

Mar 26, 2026

Leroy “David” Dunbar, III went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He has been welcomed home by his parents, Leroy David Dunbar, Jr. and Sara F. Dunbar, as well as his beloved wife of 44 years, Olinda M. Dunbar, and his brother James “Jimson” Dunbar.

Born on September 25, 1937, David...