Obituaries
Richie Graham
Nov 4, 2024
George Ritchie Graham, 70, of Pomaria, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at White Oak Manor.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced soon.
Melisa Craig
Nov 3, 2024
Melisa Ann Adams Craig, 46, of Pomaria, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home.
Born on August 8, 1978, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of Tim Adams and Rita Anderson Crocker.
Melisa is survived by sons, Raldolph Warriner of Saluda and Jodi (Josie Wingard) Warriner of Batesburg; daughter, Kelsey Singley of Pomaria; her significant other, Ernest Singley; her father...
Gene H. Boland
Nov 1, 2024
We remember Gene Hoyt Boland, whose spirit departed from us on November 1st, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Genes humor, kindness, and fun-loving demeanor will be missed by those fortunate enough to have known him. Gene was born on June 25, 1941 to Hoyt Astor Boland and Rebecca Koon Boland in Prosperity, South Carolina. Gene graduated from Mid-...
Helen Kiker
Oct 31, 2024
Helen Mayer Kiker, 99, of Peak, widow of Walter Kiker, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home.
Born on September 5, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Dailey Mayer. Mrs. Kiker was the retired Post Mistress for the Peak Post Office. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she had...
Charles Melvin Pitts
Oct 28, 2024
Charles Melvin Pitts, a beloved father, brother, and veteran, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Mount Vernon, MO at the age of 91. Born on July 15, 1933, in Newberry, SC, Charles dedicated a part of his life to serving his country as a Communications Officer in the Air Force, achieving the rank of TSgt before his honorable discharge...
Charles Clifton Shealy
Oct 25, 2024
Charles Clifton Shealy, 95, of Prosperity, widower of Sara Nell Shealy, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on March 18, 1929, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Charlie Coker and Arie Amick Shealy. Mr. Shealy served in the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1983. He retired as a Master...
Thomas Patrick Buzhardt, Sr.
Oct 22, 2024
Thomas Patrick Buzhardt, Sr., 97, of Newberry, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence.
Born on July 8, 1927 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Walter and Eunice Shealy Buzhardt. He served his country during World War II as a Navy Veteran. Mr. Buzhardt was a graduate of Newberry College and played on its first tennis team....
Rebecca Telfer
Oct 20, 2024
Rebecca Herrell “Becky” Telfer, 71, of Newberry, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 20, 1953, in Anniston, AL, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Francina Motte Herrell. She was worked in the banking industry as a Senior Vice President. Becky was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is...
Brian Amick
Oct 18, 2024
Brian Keith “Snap” Amick, 52, of Aiken, passed away on October 18, 2024 at the Amick-Walsh compound.
Brian was a Master Electrician and worked for SCE&G for many years and was the former owner of Unlimited Electrical Services. Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an excellent woodworker and was a great cook He had a huge heart and enjoyed sharing...
Doris Graham
Oct 15, 2024
Doris Richardson “Aunt Dot” Graham, 103, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at White Oak Nursing Home.
Born in Newberry County on September 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Olin and Julia Werts Richardson.
Ms. Dot loved her job at Mid Carolina High School cafeteria where she worked until she was in her 70's. From her years of...
Laura Doolittle
Oct 13, 2024
Laura Leigh Doolittle, 51, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of JC and Charlsie Doolittle of Pomaria.
Laura is survived by her parents, JC and Charlsie Doolittle; a son, Daniel Doolittle; sister and brother- in -law Paige & Edward Graham; nieces, Taylor (Travis) Spicer, Madison (Bradley) Cumalander, and Harper (Austin)...
Ann P. Stone
Oct 2, 2024
Gloria “Ann” Phillips Stone, 75, of Newberry, died on October 2, 2024, her 75th birthday.Born on October 2, 1949, in Newberry, she was the only daughter of the late Dwight “Pete” and Ethel Harrelson Phillips.
She was a graduate of Newberry High School, and a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Ann worked long hours to provide for her...
Kenny Long
Sep 30, 2024
James Kenneth “Kenny” Long, 79, of Little Mountain, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home.
Born on July 30, 1945, in Newberry, he was a son of the late James Leland and Mary Ruth Boland Long. Kenny retired after 34 years from SCE&G. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Johnsie...
Carrie Lee McSwain Pritchard
Sep 28, 2024
Carrie Lee McSwain Pritchard, 101, widow of James D. Pritchard, Sr. passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Mr. & Mrs. Pritchard were married for 64 years. Carrie Lee was the daughter of the late Lucius Lee McSwain and Agnes McSwain Wallace and the step-daughter of Haskell Neel Wallace. She is predeceased by her daughter Agnes P. Beckham, by her brother John...
Doris Bedenbaugh Shealy
Sep 28, 2024
Doris Bedenbaugh Shealy, 92, of Joanna, widow of Lewie Verbee Shealy, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home.
Born on November 5, 1931, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Jones M. and Rae Smith Bedenbaugh. She was retired from Greenwood Mills – Joanna Mills after 28 years service in the spinning department. She was a...
Destinee Senn
Sep 26, 2024
Destinee Larice Senn, 25, of Newberry, who was born on April 7, 1999 in Lexington, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.
Destinee is survived by her mother, Rebecca Senn; step-father and step-mother, Craig Clark and Doddy Clark; sisters, Jaden Floyd, Nevaeh Clark and Shada Suber; brothers, Malachi Senn, Corbin Clark, Cody Cureton, Zion Clark; maternal...
Stanley Silver
Sep 26, 2024
Stanley Jay Silver, 69, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Mr. Silver was born on January 1, 1955 to the late Agnes Holder and Larry Tracy Silver. After high school he attended Spartanburg Methodist College where he received his Associates Degree in Criminology. Mr. Silver would go on to work for Norfolk Southern Railway as a special agent...
Keith Bartley
Sep 26, 2024
Michael Keith Bartley, 65, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on April 27, 1959, in Newberry, he was a son of Doris Rodgers Bartley and the late Frank E. Bartley. Keith was retired April 30, 2024 after 34 years with Kraft-Heinz (formerly Louis Rich). He was a member of Cross Point Church and...
Fred R. Harmon
Sep 25, 2024
*Please note, in response to Hurricane Helene, Mr. Harmon’s visitation will take place from 1:30-2:30pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home.
Mr. Fred Raymond Harmon, 98, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, S.C. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Elizabeth Berry Harmon in 2004. Mr....
Bobbie Baker Wagner
Sep 23, 2024
*Please note, in response to Hurricane Helene, Mrs. Wagner’s funeral services will now take place at 11:00 am next Saturday, October 5, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, October 4.
Bobbie Baker Wagner, 86, of Newberry, died September 23, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Born on November 18, 1937 in Opp, Alabama, she was a daughter of...
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