Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
James Elzie Cudd
Jan 27, 2026
James Elzie Cudd of Pauline, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 9, 1941 to the late James Clyde and Mattie Outz Cudd.
After graduating from Spartanburg High School (Class of 1960), James enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for seven...
Melody Joyce Reed Hyatt
Jan 26, 2026
Melody Joyce Reed Hyatt, 61, beloved wife of 38 years to Steve Hyatt, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was Born February 23, 1964 in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Harold and Joyce Reed.
Melody retired from Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary School where she worked as a first-grade teaching assistant for many years. She is survived by her husband...
Kitivesh Pasookhush
Jan 26, 2026
Retired Lieutenant General Kitivesh "Rick" Pasookhush, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was born on May 12, 1944, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, where he was also raised.
From a young age, General Pasookhush distinguished himself through exceptional intelligence, discipline, and determination. After completing the 10th grade, he earned the highest placement for a scholarship...
Juanita Burrell McBride
Jan 23, 2026
Juanita Burrell McBride, 95, of Roebuck, SC passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born in Campobello, SC to the late Charlie Broadus and Emma Finch Burrell. She was the beloved wife of the late Eddie Williber McBride, Sr. for 68 years.
Juanita, lovingly known as “Polly” to her family, was a graduate of Columbia College. She worked for...
Ila Fern Madden
Jan 21, 2026
Ila Fern Madden, 86, of Moore, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Born April 3, 1939 in Columbia, MO, Fern attended Hickman High School, where she was a member of a competition vocal sextet. She met and married the love of her life, the late Kenneth Eugene Madden, and they started their family in Aurora, IL. Together,...
Helen Elizabeth Dunleavy
Jan 19, 2026
Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Dunleavy mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born in Schenectady, NY on September 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Louis J. Moore and Helen Delaney Moore. After graduating from St Columba’s High School, she attended and graduated from Mildred Elley Business School in 1948 and then...
Phyllis Harrelson Sparks
Jan 19, 2026
Phyllis Harrelson Sparks, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Spartanburg, SC on June 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Carlisle Harrelson and Sara Burnett.
Phyllis graduated from Spartanburg High School and Cecil Business College. She had a big heart and loved to shop, but she loved the Lord...
Sandra "Sandie" Bright
Jan 15, 2026
Sandra (Sandie) Bright, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 15, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bright, with whom she built a life centered on family, care, and strength. After his passing, she carried forward with resilience and grace, remaining the steady, guiding presence her family relied upon.
Sandie is survived by her beloved...
Don DeWitt Whitley
Jan 15, 2026
Don DeWitt Whitley, Jr. of Roebuck, SC passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 87. He was born in Salisbury, NC to the late Donwell DeWitt Whitley, Sr. and Elcy Miller Whitley.
Raised in Roanoke, VA, Don was a dedicated athlete and went to University of Virginia on a football scholarship. Partway through his education, Don enlisted...
Howard Lewis Morgan
Jan 15, 2026
Howard Lewis Morgan, 94, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Born on July 5, 1931 to Bulah Morgan, Howard was married to his wife, Carolyn Morgan for 55 wonderful years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and arguing with his sister about who could catch the biggest fish. Howard...
Garland Lewis Arnett
Jan 14, 2026
Garland Lewis Arnett of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 85.
He was born in Royalton, Kentucky, the son of the late Ethel and Clifton Arnett on August 31,1940. He was very close to his parents, grandmother, younger sister and his beagle.
Garland married his Salyersville High School sweetheart and the love of his life,...
Thomas Anthony Brown, Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Thomas Anthony Brown, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born in The Bronx, NY on September 5, 1951 to the late Anancia Greaux Brown and Thomas Anthony Brown, Sr.
Tom leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Kathleen A. Brown; children, Lisa Kennedy (William) and Matthew Brown (Katherine); and five grandchildren.
Memorial Mass will...
Hayward Savage Edmunds Sr.
Jan 11, 2026
Hayward Savage Edmunds, Sr. passed away on January 11, 2026 at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg at the age of 84.
Hayward was born September 5, 1941 to John Boyd Edmunds and Helen Savage Edmunds in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Hayward later graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s Degree and proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard for...
Carolyn Miller Phillips Powell
Jan 10, 2026
Carolyn Miller Phillips Powell 91, known for her contagious laughter, went to be with the Lord on the 10th of January 2026 and passed peacefully with her children by her side.
Born in Arcadia SC on May 14, 1934, she graduated from Fairforest High School in 1952. She was a head cheerleader (nicknamed “Flip”) and member of the Block F club....
George William Durham, III
Jan 8, 2026
George William Durham III passed away after a brief but difficult illness. He lived his life with humility, strength, and quiet grace, leaving this world a brilliant warrior in every sense. Born in Louisiana, George was deeply proud of his heritage and the life he built through dedication and integrity.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; his children, George...
Walter Anthony "Buster" Bright, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Walter Anthony “Buster” Bright, Jr. of Philadelphia, who retired in Moore, SC passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the age of 77.
Buster was born and raised in Flatiron in Kensington, Philadelphia, the son of the late Helen Floreck Bright and Walter Anthony Bright, Sr. He was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and remained well-known around the area...
Matthew Derham Cole
Jan 7, 2026
Matthew Derham Cole, age 40, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Matthew was born on February 23, 1985, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Georgia and Lewis Cole. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Lewis Buchanan Cole and Georgia...
Craig Edward Caldwell
Jan 6, 2026
Craig Edward Caldwell, 59, of Moore, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on November 20, 1966, to the late James Edward and Patsy Wood Caldwell.
A proud graduate of Dorman High School class of 1985, Craig was a member of the rifle color guard team all four years. After graduating, he enlisted in...
Sue Boone McKenzie
Jan 4, 2026
Sue Boone McKenzie, 85, died peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rogers and Mary Walker. She was born on December 25, 1940 in Savannah, GA and grew up both on Tybee Island, GA and in Savannah, GA. She moved to Spartanburg, SC in 1977.
She was a proud business owner who opened her own...
Brenda Gardner Adams
Jan 4, 2026
Brenda Gardner Adams, of Spartanburg, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026. Known for her incredible spirit, devotion to her family and trademark sense of humor, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Born in Spartanburg to Lloyd and Evelyn Gardner, Brenda graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Winthrop University. She married her high school sweetheart Gene in...
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