Obituaries
Larry Shealy
Feb 2, 2025
Larry Eugene Shealy, 77, widower of Sarah A. Shealy, passed peacefully into the loving arms of His Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born on January 2, 1948, Mr. Shealy was the son of the late Clarence E. and Ruth A. Shealy. He was retired from Newberry Wrecking & Salvage and attended Faith...
Richard "Dick" Hursey
Jan 31, 2025
Richard Tyson “Dick” Hursey, 72, of Newberry, died January 31, 2025 at his home.
He was a son of the late Lt. Col. William Wilburn and Ann Tyson Hursey. Born in Dothan, AL as part of a military family, he spent the first years of his life in Japan, where Japanese became his first language. Moving often, and living years in...
Frances Mack
Jan 31, 2025
Frances Ruff Mack, 90, of Newberry, widow of Rufus Marion Mack, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Born on March 2, 1934, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late L.W. and Grace Banks Ruff. Frances had worked for Damon International and was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church where she had served on the hostess committee.
She is...
Earl Waters
Jan 30, 2025
John Earl Waters, 84, of Newberry, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Mr. Waters was born on May 13, 1940 to the late John Bennie and Lillie Hawkins Waters. He was a man of God letting faith guide his life.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Aull Waters; daughter, Landy (Patrick) Gamble; grandchildren, Garrett and Rivi Gamble; sisters, Betty...
Lisa Abrams
Jan 30, 2025
Lisa McLane Abrams, 61, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 6, 1963, in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of Carol Dominick Van Damm and the late Emmett Franklin McLane. Lisa retired from the Newberry County School District after 32 years of service and presently was serving as the area director...
Debby Trammell
Jan 29, 2025
Deborah Annette “Debby” Trammell, 72,of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home.
Born on December 17, 1952, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Benjamin Goings, Jr. and BobbieDeHart Goings. She was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church.
Debby is survived by her son, Benjy (Meagan) Goings of Pomaria; a daughter, Sheena (Ryan)...
Pamela Petry
Jan 28, 2025
Pamela Ellen Petry, 81, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at National Health Care in Clinton.
Born on November 14, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Marcella Trom Bloomberg. Pam worked as a substitute teacher for the Newberry County School district for a number of years. She was a member of...
Ronald Sligh
Jan 24, 2025
Ronald Kevin Sligh, 72, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Mr. Sligh was born on January 30, 1952 to the late George Bobb and Vernelle Metts Sligh. He was retired from the City of Newberry.
Mr. Sligh is survived by his sisters: Pamela Sligh (Jarrett) Waites and Darlene Seegars; brothers: Carroll R. Sligh, Randall Todd Sligh, and Lee J....
George Monroe
Jan 14, 2025
George Eustace Monroe, born on September 29, 1934, in Kewanee, Illinois, passed away on January 14th peacefully after a full and blessed life.
George proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army, including tours during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His dedication to service exemplified his commitment to his nation and community.
For 68 years,...
Pat McCullough
Jan 13, 2025
Patsy J. “Pat” Blackburn McCullough, 77, of Chapin, widow of Eaketh McCullough, Sr., passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 10, 1947, in McKenzie, AL, was the daughter of the late J.W. and Lottie Brooks Blackburn. She retired from the ophthalmologist office of Dr. R.E. Livingston. People were Pat’s life and she never met a...
Wayne Black
Jan 12, 2025
Francis Wayne “Bo” Black passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025 surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He was born in Newberry on March 10, 1945 to the late Harold “Monk” and Frances Wood Black. He grew up on the Mollohon mill hill and was very proud of that. He retired from Allied Chemical...
Jacqueline Kesler
Jan 8, 2025
Jacqueline Nadine “Jackie” Harrelson Kesler, 88, of Newberry, widow of John E. Kesler, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at White Oak Manor.
Born on December 8, 1936, in Joanna, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Yarborough Harrelson. Jackie retired from J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. She never met a stranger and always enjoyed meeting individuals who...
Charlie Johnson III
Jan 3, 2025
Charlie Luther Johnson III, 63, of Whitmire passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on January 27, 1961, in Whitmire, a son of Naomi Harrison Johnson and the late Charlie Luther Johnson, Jr. He was a Navy veteran and had worked at Renfro – Fruit of the Loom in Whitmire. Charlie also operated Crayne's Landing at...
Ryker Bleichner
Jan 3, 2025
Ryker Wilson Bleichner infant son of Kade Wilson Bleichner and Ryann Lynn Monroe who was born on December 17, 2024 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston.
In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Crystal Whitfield and Drew (Kelsey) Monroe; paternal grandparents, Nena Auton and Brian Bleichner; maternal great-grandparents, Jeff and...
Mary Dawn Mills
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Dawn Ruff Mills, 66, of Prosperity, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at MUSC Charleston.
Born on November 14, 1958, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Walter Jack and Ruth Livingston Ruff. She had worked at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home as a LPN. Mary Dawn was a member of First Baptist Church where she was involved...
Linda Swygert
Jan 1, 2025
Linda Hayes Swygert, 67, of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home.
Born on June 27, 1957, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Dock Braxton and Joyce Jackson Hayes. Linda retired from Springfield Place as the nurse manager. She was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family...
Ruby McCartha Lake
Jan 1, 2025
Ruby McCartha Lake of Prosperity passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Saluda Nursing Center.
She was 89 years old having been born on January 3, 1935 in Prosperity. She was a daughter of the late W.J. and Mattie Mills McCartha.
Mrs. Lake was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Chapin. She loved spending time with...
Henry Edward "Eddie" Mills
Dec 28, 2024
Henry Edward “Eddie” Mills, 81, of Newberry, widower of Cindy Richardson Mills, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Springfield Place.
Born on February 20, 1943, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Henry Franklin and Marjorie Cannon Mills. Eddie was a retired truck driver and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sons,...
Linda Haltiwanger Clark
Dec 28, 2024
Linda Sue Rister Haltiwanger Clark, 78, of Springfield Place in Newberry, widow of Kenneth Melvin “Kenny” Haltiwanger Sr., died Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Jesse Frank Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry after a 3rd battle with cancer.
Born on September 2, 1946 in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Helen Merchant Rister. Linda grew up in...
Cynthia Carnaggio
Dec 27, 2024
Cynthia Eileen Carnaggio (Cyndi)September 13, 1967 - December 27, 2024
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well.” Proverbs 31:28
Cynthia Eileen Carnaggio, affectionately known as Cyndi, was born on September 13, 1967, in Xenia, Ohio. She went to be with our Lord on December 27, 2024, at her home in Prosperity, South Carolina, where she...
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