WESTMINSTER, S.C. — The community is mourning the tragic deaths of Larry Moore, 76, and his wife, Sandra Moore, 75, who were found deceased Thursday night, January 15, 2026, inside their home near Westminster.
According to authorities, Oconee County 911 Communications received a call at approximately 9:05 p.m. reporting that the couple had been found unresponsive at a residence on Cromer Moore Drive. The call was placed by a family member who went to the home to conduct a welfare check after being unable to contact them.
Responding deputies and emergency personnel confirmed both Larry and Sandra Moore were deceased at the scene. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Oconee County Coroner’s Office.
Based on preliminary observations and the initial scene investigation, officials stated that the deaths are being investigated as a homicide. Authorities have not released details regarding the cause or manner of death, citing the ongoing law enforcement investigation and pending autopsies.
Larry and Sandra Moore were longtime residents of the area and are remembered as a devoted husband and wife who shared a life built on love and companionship. Their sudden and tragic passing has left family, friends, and neighbors heartbroken.
As the investigation continues, the community has come together in grief, offering prayers and condolences to the Moore family during this incredibly difficult time.
Larry and Sandra Moore will be remembered for the life they shared and the love that bound them together. Their loss is deeply felt, and their memory will not be forgotten.
