Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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