Obituaries
Joseph "Joe" Frick
Oct 4, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Bryan Frick, 38, of Gaffney, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum.
Born on April 27, 1985, in West Columbia, he was a son of Timothy W. Frick and Angela Stewart Thomas. He had worked in the restaurant industry.
Joe is survived in addition to his parents, Timothy Frick and...
Eleanor Amick Alewine
Oct 4, 2023
Eleanor Minetta Amick Alewine, 83, of Prosperity, widow of Jerry M. Alewine, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on May 17, 1940, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm C. Amick, Sr. and Lena Amick. Eleanor retired as the Newberry County Director of Elections. She had been a member of the...
Steve Slocum
Oct 4, 2023
Stephen David Slocum, 76, of Prosperity, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home.
Born on January 24, 1947, in Titusville, PA, he was the son of the late Burdette and Nina Maxine Loll Slocum. He was a Navy veteran. Mr. Slocum operated Sloahaul Trucking and retired as the owner of the Pump House Pub. After moving to...
Raymond L. Suit
Sep 25, 2023
Raymond “Ray” Suit, 93, of Greenville, SC, devoted husband of predeceased Helen Suit of 64 years, passed peacefully on September 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on November 20, 1929 in Newberry, SC. He was the son of the late Estus and Leila Suit. Ray graduated from Newberry High School and then went on to play...
Anthony Luther “Tony” Koon
Sep 18, 2023
Anthony Luther “Tony” Koon, 55, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on September 28, 1967, in Prosperity, he was the son of the late Robert Luther and Trudy Jewel Abbott Koon Bouknight. He had worked for Amick’s Farm.
Tony is survived by sisters, Hope Wilson of Newberry, Robbie (James) Harris of Prosperity,...
Edd Wicker
Sep 18, 2023
Berlie Edwin “Edd” Wicker, 96, of Prosperity, widower of Jane Shealy Wicker, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 13, 1927, in Pomaria, he was a son of the late Walter B. and Fairey Heller Wicker. Mr. Wicker was a World War II Army veteran and retired from South Carolina Electric...
Stanley Griffin
Sep 17, 2023
Joseph Stanley Griffin, 75, of Chapin, a beloved member of our community, passed away on September 17, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia. He was born on February 28, 1948 in Newberry to the late Edward Richardson and Jonelle Wilson Griffin.Throughout his life, Stanley made a significant impact on those around him through...
Dean Mayer
Sep 16, 2023
Dean Elbert Mayer was born on Sunday, November 5, 1955 in Newberry, SC. He entered heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at home in Little Mountain, SC
Dean was the son of the late Euston Hutto and Lola Young Mayer of Newberry.
In his younger days, Dean was a member of Cub Scout Pack 260, Den 2 and later a...
Dianne Amick
Sep 13, 2023
Dianne Long Amick, 76, of Prosperity, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at White Oak Manor.
Born on January 17, 1947, in Gilbert, she was a daughter of the late Rembert S. and Marie Hyler Long. Dianne was retired from Hamm Hardware and was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Adult 3 Sunday...
James Caulder
Sep 12, 2023
James E. Caulder, 84, of Prosperity, SC passed away on September 12, 2023. James (Jim) (Bubba) Caulder was born on February 13, 1939 to James and Sudie Caulder in Camden, S.C.
Jim is predeceased by his parents, brothers, Jerry Caulder of Atlanta GA, and Andy Caulder of Camden, SC.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane McClain...
Richard P. Foster, Jr. MD
Sep 11, 2023
Richard P. Foster Jr, MD, of Wadmalaw Island, joined the Church Triumphant on September 11th, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1954 to Jennylee Counts Foster and Richard P. Foster Sr. He grew up in the idyllic “Mayberry-esque” town of Prosperity, SC. His love of music began early. He played in the MidCarolina High School band from 7th grade on....
Sherrie Rice
Sep 11, 2023
Sherrie Rice, 67, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at her home.
Born on November 30, 1955, in Laurinburg, NC, she was a daughter of the late Robert Junior and Jessie Richardson Rice.
Ms. Rice is survived by a son, David (Samantha) Hutto, Jr.; a daughter, Paula Hutto; sisters, Elaine Phillips, Angie Wooten and Patricia Millard; brothers,...
Kathy Taylor
Sep 10, 2023
Kathy Marie Taylor, 70, of Newberry passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her residence.
Born on October 5, 1952 in Newberry, She was a daughter of the late Harold Lee and Sara Seymour Taylor. Kathy was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher and served on church council. She was...
Kent Lester
Sep 10, 2023
Kent Lester, 68, of Chapin, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home.
Born on April 1, 1955, in Newberry, Kent leaves behind a legacy that spans both his career and personal life. Kent was known for being an entrepreneur as the former owner of Holiday Kamper, and Boats Outdoor RV and Marine World. With dedication and tireless...
Florence Senn
Sep 10, 2023
Florence Walker Senn, 85, of Newberry, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at White Oak Manor.
Born on April 30, 1938 in North Augusta, she was a daughter of the late Tommy and Della Boozer Walker. She was a homemaker and worked in her family's business, Senn Maintenance for many years. She was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church where she...
Sue Hartman
Sep 7, 2023
Cynthia Sue Merchant Hartman, 74, of Prosperity, widow of Charles Richard Hartman, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on August 16, 1949, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Norris L. and Jennie Ballard Merchant. Sue obtained an associate degree from Piedmont Technical College and attended Newberry College. She retired from...
Richard Mills
Sep 6, 2023
Richard Lee Mills, 76, of Newberry, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the home of his daughter in Columbia.
Born on March 1, 1947, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Harvey Lee and Doris Dawkins Mills.
He had a longtime career at Kendall Company, Oakland Mill from which he retired after 44 years.
Richard served...
Colleen Biehl
Sep 4, 2023
Juanita Colleen (Richards) Biehl, age 70, of Chapin, SC passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born December 1, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Nora (Davis) Richards.
Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was very proud to be the first...
Ellen Shaw
Sep 2, 2023
Ellen Vivian Epting Shaw, 84, of Newberry, widow of Stephen F. Shaw passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
She was born on February 2, 1939, in Newberry County to the late Eugene Lee and Annie Lou Shealy Epting.She had a fulfilling career at Greenwood Mills from which she retired after 47 years....
Patricia "Pat" Wise
Aug 28, 2023
Carolyn Patricia “Pat” Wise, 75, of Prosperity, SC peacefully passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023 at home.
Born on August 7, 1948 in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of the late C.P. And Alma Williams.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve Wise; a son, Jamie (Marynell) Wise of Little Mountain; a daughter, Kelly...
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