Obituaries
"Bo" Carroll Wicker
Apr 26, 2025
Carroll David "Bo" Wicker, affectionately known to many as "Bo," of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 73 on April 26, 2025. Born on May 1, 1951, Bo was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bo proudly served six...
Susie Dorroh
Apr 25, 2025
Mary Sue (Susie) Sharpe Dorroh, 89, of Abbeville, SC, passed away at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Born on January 15, 1936, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ester Owens Sharpe Sr and Lavinia Mary Bauer Sharpe.
Susie, as she liked to be called, spent her life growing her family and caring for...
Phillip Wafford
Apr 25, 2025
Phillip Eugene Wafford, resident of Pomaria, SC, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Newberry Health, in Newberry, SC.
He was born on April 9, 1977, in Hugo, Ok, and grew up in Wright City, OK, he was a son of Virginia Gash Wafford and the late Lonnie Wafford. He was a NCCCO Certified Crane operator for Keystone Constructors of...
Elaine Graham Bedenbaugh
Apr 24, 2025
Elaine Graham Bedenbaugh, 58, of Pomaria, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on December 17, 1966, in Newberry, she was the daughter of Dianne Livingston Graham and the late Earl A. Graham, Jr. She was the administrative assistant for Scott Timber and W. H. Ringer Logging. She had been a former substitute teacher for the...
Daryl Lee Longshore
Apr 23, 2025
Daryl Lee Longshore, 68, of Little Mountain, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Prisma Richland Heart Hospital.
Born on November 2, 1956, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Bobby and Patsy Davis Longshore. He spent much of his childhood with his dear uncle and aunt, Douglas and Carolyn Mills. Mr. Longshore worked in law enforcement for many years...
Horace Drayton "H.D." Carter
Apr 22, 2025
H.D. Carter passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at the age of 90 surrounded by his family.
H.D. was born on July 28, 1934, in Great Falls, SC. He was married for 65 wonderful years to the love of his life, Faye Carter. Together they raised three children: Steve Carter (wife Melissa), Kimberly Carter McDonald (husband Scott), and Sherri Carter...
Ruth Stoudemire
Apr 21, 2025
Sylvia Ruth Reese Stoudemire, 88, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence.
Born on March 17, 1937, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Pearl Berley Reese. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ninety Six.
Mrs. Stoudemire is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Stoudemire; a daughter,...
Tennie Madison "Sonny" Longshore
Apr 21, 2025
Tennie Madison "Sonny" Longshore, 82, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on October 7,1942 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Junius Madison and Narvice Koon Longshore. He was a 1960 graduate of Newberry High School. He was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard, and a founding member and...
Philip "Phil" Bouknight
Apr 18, 2025
Philip M. “Phil” Bouknight, 77, of Newberry widower of Joyce K. Bouknight passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at home.
Born in Newberry on September 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Wilbur Oneal Bouknight and Mabel Wilhite Bouknight.
He was a 1965 graduate of Newberry High School. He served 25 years with the Newberry Police Department, retiring...
Larry Gallman
Apr 17, 2025
Larry F. Gallman, 78, of Newberry, died Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.
Born on November 28, 1946 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Lawes Lindler and Ovline Clopton Gallman. Mr. Gallman worked for Duke Power then later went to work for the South Carolina Department of Transportation where he retired. He served in the South Carolina...
Beverly Vieira
Apr 16, 2025
Beverly Ann Vieira, 92, of Prosperity, widow of William K. Vieira, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home.
Born on June 13, 1932, in Nashua, NH, to the late Fredrick and Gladys White Lund.
Mrs. Vieira is survived by her son, David (Sue) Vieira of Prosperity; a daughter-in-law, Ferrel Vieira of Gainsville, GA; grandchildren, Erin (Eddy) Randolph, Abby Vieira...
Susan Leitzsey
Apr 11, 2025
Susan Rowe Ringer Leitzsey, 76, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Newberry Health.
Born on November 5, 1948, in Edgefield, she was a daughter of the late James D. And Mozelle Rowe. Susan was a long-time employee of Baptist Medical Center (Prisma Health Baptist) where she worked in the Cancer Institute, she also worked at the Lowman...
Deborah B. Smith
Apr 10, 2025
Deborah B. Smith, 77, of Newberry, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home.
Deborah was born on December 11,1947 in New Haven, CT to the late Robert Close and Elinor Rungee Smith.
She graduated from Elmira College in New York and earned a Masters of Arts from the University of Vienna. She was highly regarded on the national arts...
Jo Ann Ellisor
Apr 10, 2025
Jo Ann Shealy Ellisor “Nannie” died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Newberry Health surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Francis Guy and Trannie Derrick Shealy.
Jo Ann was a faithful member of West End Baptist Church. She worked for Old School Manufacturing and Quality Stitching for 40 years.
Jo Ann loved going to auctions and collecting...
Charles "Dusty" Boozer
Apr 8, 2025
Charles Keith “Dusty” Boozer, 87, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Newberry Health.
Born on August 7, 1937, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Arthur Pierce and Elise Bedenbaugh Boozer. Dusty was the owner of Sunrise Auto and had served in the S.C. National Guard. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church....
Danny Wessinger
Apr 7, 2025
Danny Lee Wessinger, 67, of Prosperity, SC passed away at his home on Monday, April 7, 2025. Danny was the son of the late Tommy Joe and Myrtie Boland Wessinger of Prosperity, and the husband of the late Judi B. Wessinger.
Danny had many accomplishments during his lifetime, but was most proud of working for Pete Dye and Bobby Weed, golf...
Magdalene Rikard
Apr 5, 2025
Magdalene Livingston Rikard, 85, of Batesburg, widow of James William Rikard, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Newberry.
Born on December 12, 1939 in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late Horace A. and Essie Long Livingston. She retired form the J.B. Martin Company after nearly 40 years of service. Mrs. Rikard was a devoted member...
Danny Carpenter
Apr 5, 2025
William Danny Carpenter, 79, of Newberry, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home.
Born on July 23, 1945, in Cherokee, NC, he was a son of the late Charles and Eulean Grant Carpenter. He was a Navy veteran and the retired owner of Carpenter Heating and Air.
Danny is survived by his wife, Odella “Dell” Cannon Carpenter; six children;...
Chris Lominick
Apr 2, 2025
Chris Folk Lominick, 78, of Pomaria, widower of Ellen Wise Lominick, passeed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on April 13, 1946, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Olin Lominick, Sr. and Mary Folk Lominick. He was the owner of Lominick Painting and was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where he was...
Louis Neiger
Apr 1, 2025
Louis Walter Neiger, 75, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on October 21, 1949, in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Ira Fred and Clara Lelia Hunter Neiger. Mr. Neiger was a Navy veteran. He was a retired Insurance Agent and a member of First Baptist Church.
Louis tried to be...
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