Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Phillip Gardner Simons
Aug 30, 2026
Phillip Gardner Simons of Roebuck, SC passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born in Suffolk, VA on July 8, 1952 to the late Edward O. and Louise G. Simons.
Phil was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and played on the tennis team. His...
Dr. David Jesse Moody II
Aug 22, 2026
Spartanburg, SC — Dr. David J. Moody II, age 63, passed away August 22, 2026, surrounded by the family he built and raised. His kind, generous, loving, and capable spirit is carried on by his wife, Jill Clary Moody; his sons, David Jesse Moody III and Drayton “Mac” Moody; his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Worthy Moody; his mother, Jeannette Riggs Moody; his...
Harry Lynn Parker
Aug 20, 2026
Harry Lynn Parker, Jr., 95, husband of Sandra Speare Parker, passed away on August 20, 2026.
Lynn is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sandra Speare Parker and three sons: Andrew Lynn Parker, David Harry Parker (Linda) and Gordon Speare Parker (Gemma). After three sons, he loved having four grand-daughters: Jessica Mischner, Evan Parker, Madeline Parker and Evelyn Parker, and...
Clara Gilliam Dillard
Aug 20, 2026
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Clara Gilliam Dillard, 95, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born in Spartanburg on November 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Baram Bobo Gilliam and Rosa Belle McSwain.
Clara was a devout Christian and a charter member of Glendale Baptist Church, and later became a member of Morningside Baptist...
Laura Irene Fleming Owens
Aug 19, 2026
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Laura Irene Fleming Owens "Irene" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.
Irene lived a life deeply rooted in faith and family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Irene was a devoted member of Golightly United Methodist Church...
Emily Vickery Rhodes
Aug 18, 2026
Emily Vickery Rhodes of Roebuck, SC passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 14, 1932 to the late Robert Beauford and Kathleen Floyd Vickery.
A graduate of Roebuck High School (Class of 1951), Emily married her best friend, John Paul Rhodes, in 1958. Together, they built a remarkable life,...
Jean Elizabeth Pollock Quantz
Aug 17, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Pollock Quantz, affectionately known as “Jeanie,” died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born March 21, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Jeanie was the daughter of the late Coyt Lamar Pollock and Jeanette Rawls Pollock.
On August 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Francis Patterson “Pat” Quantz. Jeanie and Pat first met at...
Manh Prathammavong
Aug 15, 2026
Manh Prathammavong, 95, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Manh is survived by her children, Nhom, Bounseum, Kouson, Vonemaly, and Sythong; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Luck; oldest son, Saisamone; and grandson, Derek.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Road,...
Jerry Albert Cogan, Jr.
Aug 15, 2026
Jerry Albert Cogan, Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the age of 91.
Although he was born and grew up in New York City, Jerry considered Spartanburg his home. A graduate of Amherst College and MIT where he received his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, he came to work for Milliken and Company in 1961. He spent a...
Harold Mitchell King
Aug 14, 2026
Harold Mitchell King, 69, of Spartanburg, peacefully met his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026.
Mitchell was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a faithful Christian man. Through his work and his life, Mitchell was known for his dedication, strength, and unwavering commitment to the people he loved.
Mitchell spent many years in the floor covering industry. He was the owner...
Kimberly Ann Ragan Miller
Aug 9, 2026
Kimberly Ann Ragan Miller, daughter of Kenneth Earl Ragan and Judy Faye Coxey Tripp born August 4, 1969, in Spartanburg SC, passed away on August 9, 2026.
Kimberly was a loving wife to James “Jimmy” Andrew Miller and a devoted mother and grandmother who treasured her family deeply. She was known for being a true spitfire—caring, independent, and full of life....
Shirley Ann Pridgen
Aug 9, 2026
Shirley Ann (Lindsey) Pridgen of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born in Nash County, NC to the late William and Margaret Taylor Lindsey.
Shirley was a truly amazing soul whose vibrant spirit, generous heart, and contagious joy touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She had a way of lighting...
Daniel Maurice Rivera
Aug 8, 2026
Daniel Maurice Rivera, 20, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on June 30, 2006, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Alex Mauricio Rivera and Blanca Yesenia Rivera.
Daniel was known for his bright smile and the joy he brought to those around him. He was rarely caught without a smile. He deeply loved his family,...
William Jay Mather
Aug 6, 2026
William "Bill" Jay Mather, 84, returned to his Father in Heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born in Smithfield, UT on June 18, 1942 to the late Anna Eliza and Thomas Edgar Mather.
Bill earned an Associate's degree in Accounting from Stevens-Henager College in Ogden, Utah. He spent more than 25 years as the Business Manager for Powers Solutions...
Lynn Alexander Culp
Jul 30, 2026
Lynn Alexander Culp, 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, beloved wife of Craig C. Culp went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born in Simpsonville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Milton Otho (M.O.) Alexander and Francis Marion Hatchett. Lynn graduated from Erskine College in 1971 with a degree in Education before settling...
Roberta Snow Haynsworth
Jul 29, 2026
Roberta Snow Haynsworth of 607 Otis Blvd was born February 17, 1936. She passed away on July 29th. Roberta was the daughter of Robert Jefferson Snow and Sue Butler Snow. She was the widow of William Swinton Haynsworth.
Roberta is survived by her two children Susan Haynsworth Meissner (John) of Mt Pleasant, SC and her son Thomas Baker Haynsworth IV (Cheryl)...
Betty Jo Clary
Jul 29, 2026
Betty Jo Clary of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born on August 9, 1946 to the late Lillie Mae Hill and Charlie Joe Mann.
A truly loving person, Betty Jo will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and care. She never met a stranger and was always willing to lend...
Stacey Dion Murphy
Jul 29, 2026
Stacey Dion Murphy of Chesnee, SC passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born in Spartanburg on November 12, 1969, to the late Jewell Elizabeth and Paul Edward Murphy, Jr.
After attending Dorman High School, Stacey became a heavy machinery operator. He was self-employed for a few years and worked in the construction industry...
Phyllis Ann (Betsill) Haupt
Jul 29, 2026
Phyllis Ann (Betsill) Haupt, 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born in Fort Dix, NJ on July 5, 1967, to Sammy and Sarah V. Betsill.
After attending Vanden High School and Santa Barbara University in California, Phyllis became an international model. She was based in New York, but her career took her to many major cities around...
Phillip Ree Kennedy
Jul 28, 2026
Phillip Ree Kennedy, known lovingly to all as Phil, passed away on July 28th, 2026 at his home in Woodruff, South Carolina. Born on July 21, 1953, in Woodruff to the late Buddy Kennedy and the late Vivian Kennedy.
He dedicated more than thirty years of faithful service to Trelleborg, formerly known as Reeves Brothers, before retiring. For many years, Phil...
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