Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Keith Arthur Bogda, 54, of Moore, SC passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at home with his loving wife, Dana Louise Black Bogda. Born August 4, 1968, he was a son of Kenneth Arthur Bogda and the late Johnnie Gooch Bogda and adoptive father, Raymond Milford Haas, Jr.

Keith was a circuit breaker assembler with Eaton...

Apr 6, 2023

Tammy Renee Wyatt Knoth, age 58, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her mother’s home with her family surrounding her.

She was the beloved wife of Kevin J. Knoth of Lakeland, FL; mother to Brandon Waddell of Spartanburg, SC, Victoria Vitelli (Peter) of Mount Vernon, NY, Jonathan Waddell...

Apr 6, 2023

Nancy Mae Elizabeth Ellefsen Quinn, age 75, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 22, 1948, in London, Ontario, Canada, to the late Mack Robert Ellefsen, and the late Norma Florence Ellen Bowers Ellefsen.  She was married to the late Johnnie Hale Quinn for 50 years.

Nancy was...

Apr 5, 2023

Mr. Johnnie Eugene Thomas, 86, of Cowpens, SC passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born, October 21, 1936, in York, SC, he was the son of the late Eva Thomas Hull and her husband, Carmie Hull.

Mr. Thomas served the state of SC as a Highway Patrolman for 30 years; and is a Veteran of the...

Apr 5, 2023

Jeffery Wade Jordan, 64, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  Born on November 24, 1958, in Augusta, GA, a son of Patricia Ann Williams Jordan and the late Jimmie Jordan.

Jeff was a member of Cowpens First Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors along with his mother, are his...

Apr 4, 2023

Cherie Jean Elias, age 66, of Collierville, TN, and formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with breast cancer.

A native of Spartanburg, SC, Cherie was a devoted mother and grandmother, and a strong woman of faith.  She was a fierce fighter and maintained her...

Apr 3, 2023

Janet Pierce Reed, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2023. Janet was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on April 15, 1931, to the late Ethel Holloman and Thomas B. Pierce. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, June Bridgeman and Jean Rice.

Janet Reed...

Apr 3, 2023

Leroy Butch Sellars, 80, of Cross Hill, SC, passed away at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, Monday, April 3, 2023.  Born July 15, 1942, in Whitney, he was a son of the late Virginia Beatrice Chapman and Fletcher Roy Sellars.

Mr. Sellars worked for many years at Frank Hall Tire Store and retired from Lowe’s Inc.  He...

Apr 2, 2023

Edith Elsie Gregory 99, of Glenn Springs, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at White Oak-North Grove.  She was born in Glenn Springs, SC on December 16, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Kate West Gregory.

Edith was a member of Bogansville United Methodist Church where she participated with the JOY Group.  She was a...

Apr 2, 2023

Geraldine Rebecca Roes Moore, 89, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Pacifica Skilled Nursing. She was born September 28, 1933, in Union, SC, a daughter of the late Bernard Anthony and Pearline Mitchell Roes.

Gerry was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church. She retired after many years of service from First Citizens Bank.

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Apr 1, 2023

Nancy Otts Boyter, 96, of Spartanburg, died Saturday morning, April 1, 2023, at her home.  She was married to the late Henry A. Boyter, Sr. and was the daughter of the late Robert James Otts and Virginia McCarley Otts Johnson.

Nancy was born on July 8, 1926 in Moore, SC. She was a 1943 graduate of Woodruff...

Mar 30, 2023

Warren “Doc” Fred Blanchard, 74, of Roebuck, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  A native of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Beryl Blanchard.

Warren attended Presbyterian College and was a long-time owner/operator with Blanchard Sand and Gravel.  He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, where he...

Mar 29, 2023

Dennis “Buddy” Eugene Deal, Jr., age 51, of Spartanburg, SC died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home. Born January 25, 1972 in Spartanburg County, he was the son to the late Dennis Eugene Deal, Sr., and Linda Kay Fuller Waltrip of Spartanburg, SC.

Buddy as he was known to his family and friends, was the...

Mar 28, 2023

Vic Abernathy of Spartanburg, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 28, 2023.   He was the loving husband of Betty (GiGi), married 52 years; Daughters, Suzanne Lawson, Son-in-Law Bryan Lawson and precious grandson, Walker, the sunshine of his life.  Surviving mother, Doris Abernathy; Brothers, Wayne, Randy and Karsten.  Predeceased by father, Douglas Abernathy and sister, Teresa Sloan. ...

Mar 28, 2023

Frances Quarles Williams, 84, surrounded by her family, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Hilltop Memory Care. Born September 21, 1938 in Walhalla, SC, she was the daughter of the late Julia Nicholson Quarles and Joe Wesley Quarles of Seneca, SC.

Mrs. Williams was a charter member...

Mar 28, 2023

Judith Ann Updegraff Harris, Ph.D., age 81, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home after a short illness.  She was born in Baltimore, MD, and a daughter of the late Clarence Theodore and Edith Marguerite Garrett Updegraff.

Dr. Harris was an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, teaching for over 25 years Criminal Justice and Sociology...

Mar 28, 2023

Junior Sanraseu Moua of Chesnee, SC, passed away on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 7, 1979, in Spartanburg, SC; he was the son of Lue Moua and the late Shoua Ly Moua.

Loved by many, survivors include his sons, Iggie Moua, Jaevin Moua; father, Lue Moua; sister, Georgia Moua Parker (Jeff); niece...

Mar 27, 2023

Nancy Jo Rosenberg. 66, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC.  Born September 4, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Linda Ferguson and Seymour Rosenberg.

Nancy was a member of the Temple B’Nai Israel, The Sisterhood, past president of Hadassah, co-chair of the Care Committee, and...

Mar 26, 2023

Phillip Lester Wood, 70, of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023. Other than career travels, Phil was a lifelong resident of Spartanburg. He attended the University of South Carolina and was an ardent supporter of their sports teams.

His greatest achievement was as a fishing boat captain, steaming to various ports around the world...

Mar 26, 2023

Boyce Lee Burgess, 88, of Spartanburg, SC passed away Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at Spartanburg Hospice House after a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love and family who will miss him dearly. He was an incredible son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His love and dedication to his family will be deeply missed.