Obituaries

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.

Mar 26, 2023

Ceova Darsella Sprouse Bohrer, 84, formerly of Lyman, passed away at Rosecrest Retirement Community, Sunday, March 26, 2023.  Born June 28, 1938, in Joanna, SC, she was a daughter of the late James D. “JD” and Geneva Gosnell Sprouse.

Mrs. Bohrer was retired from the U. S. Government as Administrative Assistant and also worked as Assistant Auditor...

Mar 24, 2023

Roger Carlton Lawson, 80, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. Born June 15, 1942, he was a son of the late James Edgar and Bessie Mae Petty Lawson.

Mr. Lawson was a Telephone Switchboard Repairman who retired from AT&T, USC-Upstate, and Southern Bell. He was a member...

Mar 24, 2023

Margaret Shaffer, 88, of Inman, SC passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Lake Emory Post Acute Care. Born July 22, 1934, in Whitmire, SC to the late David Martin and Pansy Lois Bishop Puckett.

Mrs. Shaffer was a long-time member of Fairview Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her three grandsons, Andrew Shaffer...

Mar 24, 2023

Dr. Harold Keith Broome, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, March 24, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 17, 1938 in Lockhart, SC, he was the son of the late William Rufus and Lula Mae Burns Broome and the husband of the late Johnnie Lee Freeman Broome.

Dr. Broome was a longtime principal and Assistant Superintendent...

Mar 24, 2023

Dr. Richard Chester Bearden, Jr., 69, of Moore, SC, passed away March 24, 2023, at his home.  Born October 29, 1953, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Alice Darthy Baldwin and Richard Chester Bearden Sr.

He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina and...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Moore Lownes, born in New Bern, NC on December 2, 1953, and died in her home in Moore, SC surrounded by her loved ones on March 23, 2023.

Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, she was also a teacher for many years, teaching Spanish and Latin until her multiple sclerosis sidelined her. Never one to accept...

Mar 22, 2023

Clinton Jerome “Jerry” Bradley, 66, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born January 3, 1957, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Roy Lee and Lena Bradley.

Clinton was an automobile painter and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed horseback riding and caring for his mother’s...

Mar 21, 2023

Ricky W. Charles, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. Born January 10, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse F. and Ruth Poole Charles.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Mr. Charles was retired from the military.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beth Thornton Charles...

Mar 21, 2023

Margaret Earline Mize DeRosa, 96, of Spartanburg, SC, died at her home. Born December 5, 1926 in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mack Roy and Jesse Mae Liner Mize and the wife of the late John J. DeRosa.

Margaret was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Spartanburg where she was...

Mar 21, 2023

Charlotte Ann Guyton Ferguson, 80, of Wellford, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her home. Born April 4, 1942, in Pacolet, SC, she was daughter of the late Andrew Tillman and Margaret Juanita Guyton Whitt.

Mrs. Ferguson was a member of Northgate Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons, Marion Ferguson...

Mar 20, 2023

Reba Deaton Rothrock, 93, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at home. Born November 4, 1929 in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Vernon and Ida Crocker Deaton and the wife of the late David Benton Rothrock for 60 years.

Reba was a graduate of Pacolet High School and Spartanburg...

Mar 19, 2023

Linda Light Perfetto, 60, formerly of Reading, PA, died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. Born September 6, 1962 in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Barbara Ann Light and the late Franklin Job Light.

Linda loved road trips, hiking, long walks, and 80’s music. She was new to the area and was looking...

Mar 18, 2023

Boyce Lee Ranson III, 67, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his residence. Born June 3, 1955, in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of Elizabeth Ann Elliott Ranson and the late Boyce Lee Ranson, Jr.

Lee was a member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church.

In addition to his mother, Lee is survived...