The Simpsonville community is mourning the loss of Gloria Jean Dobson, 73, and her husband Daryl Lynn Dobson, 75, who tragically passed away in their home on March 24, 2026. The couple was discovered during a welfare check requested by a concerned family member.
Autopsies conducted on March 25, 2026, confirmed the identities of the decedents. Gloria Jean Dobson’s death was ruled a homicide, and Daryl Lynn Dobson’s death was ruled a suicide. Both sustained gunshot wounds. The couple shared their home with beloved pets, and authorities reported that two dogs and a bird were also found deceased at the residence.
Gloria and Daryl Dobson were cherished members of the Simpsonville community. Friends and family remember them for their warmth, their devotion to each other, and the kindness they shared with neighbors and loved ones. Their passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew them.
The family asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time while expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and condolences from friends, neighbors, and the wider Simpsonville community.
Though their lives ended tragically, the memories of Gloria and Daryl Dobson, and the love they shared, will continue to live on in the hearts of their family and friends.
