Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
Mary Wilkes Miller Pettit
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Wilkes Miller Pettit of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born in Roebuck, SC on October 10, 1942 to the late Vivian Graham and Martin Palmer Miller and was the widow of John Wayne Pettit.
A 1960 graduate of Fairforest High School, Mary attended Cecil Business College. She spent most...
Larry Dean Seay
May 31, 2026
Larry Dean Seay, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Palmetto Patriot Home. Born September 24, 1940, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin and Rosa McAbee Seay. He was predeceased by wife Juanita Abernathy Seay and Sara Bagwell Seay.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg and a veteran of the 101st Airborne...
Linda Martaus Webb
May 31, 2026
Linda Martaus Webb of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Webb; brother, Clayton Shepard of Swainsboro, GA; and cousins, Tracy Collins of Nashville, TN and Walter Collins of New Port Richey, FL.
Steve Alvin Harrison
May 28, 2026
Steve Alvin Harrison of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the age of 55. He was born on May 5, 1971 to the late Zachariah Harrison and Corine Sanders Harrison.
He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He loved his Bible and his God. He loved Nascar and almost never missed watching...
Edward Vincent Borg
May 25, 2026
Edward Vincent Borg of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on July 10, 1939, in New York City to the late Josephine and Emmanuel Borg.
Ed enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard Reserves for eight years. Following his service, he worked for over thirty...
Gary Banks Smith
May 25, 2026
Gary Banks Smith, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Canton, Missouri, to Hugh Fraizer Smith and Alice Vesta Smith.
A longtime member of Joy Lutheran Church for 25 years, Gary lived his life with compassion, generosity, and a servant’s heart. He never met a stranger and was always willing to...
Karen Haas Davenport
May 25, 2026
Karen Haas Davenport, lovingly known as “Katie,” of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away at the age of 78 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 7, 1948, Katie was the beloved daughter of the late George and Miriam Haas. She lived a life marked by kindness, strength, compassion, and devotion to those she...
Michael John Klatchak Jr.
May 22, 2026
Michael John Klatchak, Jr., 73, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was the son of the late Michael John and Jean Slupski Klatchak. Michael was a loving son, husband, and brother.
Michael was born on January 17, 1953, at Fort Lawton in Seattle, Washington. He spent his childhood in Washington, Alaska, Georgia, France, Germany and Massachusetts before settling in...
Jennifer Lynn Kirkland
May 21, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Kirkland of Moore, SC passed away on May 21, 2026 at the age of 66. She was born on December 21, 1959 to the late Nancy Ruchala and Joseph F. Ruchala.
As the daughter of a naval aviator she spent most of her childhood moving from State to State. The majority of her childhood was in Escondido and Alameda,...
Ralph Dixon Haithcock
May 19, 2026
Ralph Dixon Haithcock passed away on May 19th, at the age of 93. He was the son of the late, Reece and Florence Haithcock. Ralph was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Ralph was born on February 10, 1933 in Big Lick, NC and raised from a humble beginnings. It was during this time that he learnt the value...
James Francis Clark
May 17, 2026
James Francis Clark, 89, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Patrick Thomas Clark and Theresa Saitori Clark.
James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed with Draper Corporation for over 28 years and previously worked at Alcoa Fujikura. He was a faithful member of...
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.
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