Upstate Cremation Services

03/24/2026

John Richard "Rick" Stewart Jr.

John Richard “Rick” Stewart, Jr., of Greenville, SC, was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on November 2, 1954, in Spruce Pine, NC. Above all else, Rick loved his sons, who were the pride of his life. He was a highly skilled

03/17/2026

Tammy Phillips Bennett

Tammy Phillips Bennett, 55, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1970. Tammy loved her family more than anything. She had a fun, free-spirited personality and was always doing something a little crazy to make people laugh. She never worried about who might be watching—she just ...

03/16/2026

Douglas Alexander Barth

Douglas (“Digger”) Alexander Barth, 54 years, of Clinton, SC passed away on March 9, 2026 after a long health battle. Born on January 11, 1972 in Buffalo, NY, Doug was the child of Caroline M. Barth and David E. Barth (deceased). He obtained several degrees in education and worked as a middle sc...

03/16/2026

Larry Gerald Blume

Larry Gerald Blume, 62, passed away on Sunday March 8th, 2026 into the Presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is Survived by his beloved wife Carla Blume and their beloved pet. His greatest passion was sharing all about God and his goodness. He was a Christian who not only loved God but

03/10/2026

Pamela Nora Lanford

Pamela Nora Lanford passed away on March 7, 2026. Pamela was a free-spirited woman with a big heart who loved her family deeply. She had a lively personality and a touch of “crazy in the best way,” which brought laughter and unforgettable moments to those who knew her. Pamela had a way of making...

02/23/2026

Robert Paul Niezgoda

Robert “Bob” Niezgoda passed away on February 19, 2026 at Laurens County Hospital. He was 89 years old. Born in Toledo, Ohio on November 17, 1936, Bob was the son of Stan and Magdalene (Knapik) Niezgoda. A former pilot in the United States Air Force, Bob had a life-long passion for flyin...

02/16/2026

Jeffrey Marvin DeShields

Jeffrey Marvin DeShields March 7, 1957 – February 13, 2026 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce Jeff DeShields, of 8154 Highway 92 Enoree, SC, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on February 13, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County, surrounded by family, at the age of 68. Je...

02/11/2026

Joseph Michael Cogdill

Joseph Michael Cogdill, 81, of Laurens, SC passed away peacefully at Martha Frank’s Retirement Community on February 4, 2026. Mike was born in Laurens on October 26, 1944, the 12th of 15 children born to William Cleveland Cogdill and Nellie Bible Cogdill. Mike was preceded in death by his parents ...

02/02/2026

Danny Ray Deadwyler

Danny Ray Deadwyler, age 73, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2026 at the Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood SC. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Frank O. Deadwyler and Ruby Nell Bishop. Mr. Deadwyler is survived by his daughter Stacy Solano of Cross Hill; his four grandchildren, C...

02/02/2026

Jeannie Frazier Freeman, born December 6, 1960, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 65. She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and a life marked by faith, sacrifice, and unconditional love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Frazier and R.D. Frazier, and her brothers...

12/09/2025

Brad William Foster

Brad William Foster, 45, of 1383 Owens Drive, Laurens, South Carolina, went home to be with Jesus on November 24, 2025. He died at home. His passing was unexpected, and he will be gre...

11/25/2025

Michael Douglas Freeman Sr

Michael “Mike” Douglas Freeman Sr. of 1452 Poole Town Road Laurens, SC 29360 passed away on November 4, 2025. Born in Greenville, SC he was the son of the late Doug...