Obituaries

Danny Richardson

Danny Richardson

Nov 18, 2024

William Danny Richardson, 77, of Prosperity, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home. 

Born on October 12, 1947, in Newberry, he was the son of the late James William and Marjorie Franklin Richardson. He was the owner and operator of Richardson Logging and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. 

Danny is survived by his wife, Patsy Smith Richardson;...

Jerry Gordon

Jerry Gordon

Nov 15, 2024

Jerry Wayne Gordon, 84, of Silverstreet, died Friday, November 15, 2024 at his residence.

Born on August 16, 1940in Kokomo, IN, he was the son of the late John Arthur and Lilly Evelyn Livingston Gordon. Mr. Gordon was very proud to be United States Marine Corps veteran. He retired after many years as a Class A machinist. He enjoyed fishing and...

Sandra Horne

Sandra Horne

Nov 13, 2024

Sandra Catherine Senn Horne, 74, of Prosperity, widow of Joseph Henry Horne, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home.

Born on November 29, 1949, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Mctire Senn and Catherine Looney Senn McConnell. Sandra attended the University of South Carolina and Newberry College. She retired from AT&T and then worked for...

Martha C. Mills

Martha C. Mills

Nov 13, 2024

Martha Cromer Mills, 81, of Prosperity, widow of Derrill Guy Mills, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at White Oak Manor.

Born on March 6, 1943, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Elise Dickey Cromer. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Mills is survived by her sons, Darren (Becky) Mills and Douglas...

Donald Lee Huyck

Donald Lee Huyck

Nov 12, 2024

Donald Lee Huyck, Sr., 70, of Prosperity, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his home after a courageous 30 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. 

He was born on April 23, 1954, to the late David M. Huyck, Sr. and Jane Armiger Huyck. Donald worked many years at Georgia Pacific as a millwright and later at ArtiChill as a welder before...

William Courtney

William Courtney

Nov 10, 2024

William Courtney, 83, of Newberry, passed away peacefully, at home on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

No services are planned.

James Storey

James Storey

Nov 7, 2024

James Henry Storey, 68, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his home.

 He was born on June 15, 1956 to the late William Burrell and Antoinette Cornell Storey. Mr. Storey worked as a foreman for Columbia Water for many years. He greatly enjoyed spending his time hunting.

 Mr. Storey is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Elizabeth Storey;...

Richie Graham

Richie Graham

Nov 4, 2024

George Richie Graham, 70, of Prosperity, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home. 

Born in Newberry County on March 11, 1954, he was the son of the late George O. and Doris Richardson Graham. 

Richie had so much love and appreciation for others. His “thank yous” were plentiful. He enjoyed his friendship with “Cole” at the nursing home....

Melisa Craig

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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