Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Lyda Monell Simmons
May 17, 2026
Lyda Pickett Simmons, 90, of Spartanburg, SC passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026.
Lyda was born on April 28, 1936, to the late Clarence and Effie Pickett. In many ways, she was a trailblazer in her day. She was the first in her family to attend college and later earned her PhD in Christian Counseling from Southwestern Seminary in Fort...
Suzanna Bray Layton
May 16, 2026
Suzanna Bray Layton, 74 of Stone Station, SC died May 16, 2026. Suzanna was the widow of Rickie Willis Layton.
Born June 28, 1951, in Lyman, SC, Suzanna was the daughter of late Horace Daniel Bray and Geneva Williams Bray.
Suzanna is survived by her son, Jerry Daniel Layton and his wife Paula.
Graveside services will be held at Walnut Grove Methodist Church...
Samuel Ralph Taylor
May 16, 2026
Samuel Ralph Taylor, 91, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026. Born on June 21, 1934, in Enoree SC, he was the son of the late Samuel M. Taylor and Mary Whitlock Taylor.
Ralph was a proud graduate of Cross Anchor High School where he was voted valedictorian and honorably served his country in the United States Air...
Amanda Marie Martin
May 15, 2026
Amanda (Mandy) Marie Martin, 44, passed away on May 15, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1981, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the world around her.
She was the beloved daughter of Patricia Marie Goss-Whitten and stepdaughter to Ken Whitten. Mandy was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She...
James Larren Tucker
May 11, 2026
James Larren Tucker, lovingly known as "Jamie," passed away on May 11, 2026, in Apex, North Carolina, at the age of 43. Born on June 12, 1982, in Greer, South Carolina, Jamie lived a life marked by dedication to his family, education, and professional pursuits.
He graduated from Dorman High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Political...
Nettie Marie Berry
May 11, 2026
Nettie Marie Berry of Roebuck, SC passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the age of 54. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on August 14, 1971 to the late Wylie Samuel and Reba Jo Duncan.
Nettie was an ambitious, determined woman who took great pride in going back to school and earning her degrees later in life. She worked...
Michael Earl McArthur
May 11, 2026
Michael Earl McArthur of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in Spartanburg on November 23, 1947 to the late Earl and Evelyn McArthur.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy after graduating from high school. Following his military service, Mike worked as a superintendent with Roebuck Buildings...
Dr. W. David Goolsby
May 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Dr. W. David Goolsby on May 10, 2026, near Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the age of 79. David will be remembered for his love of family, service to public health and veterinary medicine, delight in the natural world, contagious laugh, and abiding faith.
David was born in 1947 in...
Elizabeth Murph Gowan
May 10, 2026
Elizabeth Murph Gowan of Stone Station SC passed away on Mother's Day 2026 at age 97.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM, May 14, 2026, at Mt.Calvary Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
William Dixon Bailey
May 9, 2026
William Dixon Bailey, 28, son of Anne and Tim Bailey, passed away May 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Spartanburg, SC on April 13,1998.
Will was raised in Pauline, SC where he cultivated a great love of the outdoors. He was happiest in the woods or on the water. His fantastic sense of humor was contagious...
Souvith Prakansa
May 8, 2026
Souvith Prakansa was born in Ubon, Thailand to Mike and Patty Prakansa and migrated to Philadelphia, PA in October 1979. He grew up in North Philadelphia and loved the Eagles! Go Birds! Souvith grew up very close to his parents and siblings. When he lived in Philly, he enjoyed hanging on his porch, laying in his hammock enjoying his beer,...
Gary Edward Ems
May 7, 2026
Gary Edward Ems, 67, of Lyman, SC passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 19, 1958 to the late Thomas and Geraldine Ems.
Gary was as an iron worker for over 40 years before retiring and was known as a hard-working and dependable man. He enjoyed tinkering with things, camping, and spending time...
Russell Kissam Lord
May 5, 2026
Russell K. Lord, age 98, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 in Spartanburg, SC, where he had made his home since 2023. Russ was born in East Orange, NJ.
During WWII, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served aboard the U.S.S. Oregon City. After being honorably discharged, he completed his senior year at Bordentown Military School...
Terry Walt Hollon
May 4, 2026
Terry Walt Hollon passed away peacefully at home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.
Terry was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 24th, 1947 to the late Walt Whitman Hollon and Betty Jo Daves Hollon. His father was a basketball player and graduate of the University of Kentucky. Terry was probably the only 4 year...
Frederick James Stanley
May 4, 2026
Frederick James “Freddie” Stanley, Jr. of Rock Hill, SC passed away on May 4, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1959 in Clinton, SC to the late Carol Cole and Frederick James Stanley, Sr.
Part of a military family, Freddie moved several times during his childhood. He graduated from Pemberton Township High School in New Jersey. Freddie enjoyed watching sports...
Robert George Moody
May 2, 2026
Robert George Moody, 75, of Pauline, South Carolina, retired Marine of 23 years, peacefully departed for his heavenly duty station Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Pittsfield, Maine on September 7, 1950 to the late George and Leola Moody. Bob developed a strong work ethic early in his life, delivering daily newspapers, sometimes...
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
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
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
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...
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