Obituaries
James Quattlebaum
May 27, 2023
James Oscar Quattlebaum, 82, of Newberry, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital after several years of declining health.
James was born on July 4, 1940, in Newberry, SC to the late Alton and Annie Belle Harmon Quattlebaum. He graduated from Newberry College with a degree in Chemistry. James served his country in the U.S....
Jeff Singley
May 21, 2023
Jeff Ira Singley, 80, of Prosperity, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Born on November 25, 1942 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Jeff Ira Singley, Sr. and Versa Mae Bishop Singley. He was a graduate of Newberry College and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Jeff had a love for art,...
George D. Ballentine
May 19, 2023
George Derrill Ballentine, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, passed away in Orlando, Florida on May 19, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1936, near White Rock, SC. He was raised in Dorchester County, SC, and graduated from Harleyville-Ridgeville High school in 1954. Through use of his keen mind and perseverance, he overcame a childhood of poverty, and...
Linda Ritchey
May 17, 2023
Linda Fabian Ritchey, 73, of Chapin, passed away on May 17, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and selflessness that will not soon be forgotten. Linda was born in Richmond, Virginia on February 2, 1950 and attended Bishop England High School in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation, Linda began a notable career in the retail and wholesale industries that...
James Quinn
May 16, 2023
James Devin Quinn, 36, of Whitmire, died May 16, 2023 at his home. Born September 8, 1986 in Teaneck, Bergen County, NJ, he was the son of Charles H. Quinn and Diane (Dan) Marchegiano St Clair.
James spent his early years in New Jersey. He loved spending time with his Italian grandparents and helping them in the kitchen learning...
Ashley C. Bannister
May 13, 2023
Ashley Caroline Bannister, 44, of Newberry, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Life Care Center of Columbia.
Born on October 9, 1978, in Greenwood, she was the daughter of Robert N. and Janice Boozer Bannister. She was a 1997 graduate of Newberry High School and was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church.
Ashley is survived by her parents,...
Sean Eric Jamison
May 11, 2023
Sean Eric Jamison, 48, of Prosperity, a dedicated family man, church member, and outdoorsman passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born in Clinton, North Carolina on April 25, 1975. Sean worked at Georgia Pacific for many years and was highly respected by his colleagues for his work ethic and professionalism. However, outside of work, Sean indulged in his...
Roland Eugene Kibler
May 11, 2023
Roland Eugene Kibler, 88, of Pomaria, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home.
Born on January 26, 1935 in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Lillious Eugene and Stella Wicker Kibler. He started his formal education at St. Philip’s School and graduated in 1953 from Irmo High School where he was involved in the...
Bernice Moore
May 9, 2023
Letty Bernice Moore, 88, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
She loved attending church and was a member of First Baptist Church of Newberry where she sang in the church choir.
No formal funeral service is being planned.
Tommy Carroll
May 8, 2023
Thomas “Tommy” Wright Carroll, 64, of Prosperity, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on December 1, 1958, he was a son of the late Nathaniel Jackson and Marguerite Louise Carroll. He retired from West Electric. Tommy enjoyed being outdoors.
He is survived by his partner, Judith Raby; a brother, Richard Carroll...
Fronnie Banks
May 3, 2023
Fronnie Hendrix Banks, 79, of Pomaria, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at White Oak Manor.
Born on February 13, 1944, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Blumer Clinton Hendrix and Bessie Proctor Hendrix Rinehart. She was a member of Epting United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband, Marion B. Banks; sons, Kenneth...
Melanie Johnson
May 1, 2023
Melanie Williams Johnson, 50, of Silverstreet, departed this life on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Melanie was born on February 18, 1973, and attended Mid-Carolina High School and Piedmont Tech. She formerly served her community as an EMT and was currently employed as an assistant manager at Food Lion, where she interacted with many customers and friends daily.
In addition...
Carla Dillard
May 1, 2023
Carla Jo Granger Dillard, 61, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia.Carla was born on July 8, 1961 in Memphis, TN to Thomas William Granger and the late Gail Grotewiel Granger. She graduated from the University of Tennessee. She spent many years working at Caterpillar before eventually moving to the Upcycle...
Mark A. Cotney
May 1, 2023
Mark Allen Cotney, 53, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, AL while visiting his brother.
Born on November 11, 1969, in Kansas City, KS, he was a son of Wako Cotney and Frances K. Cotney. Mark was a graduate of Montville High School in Montville, CT and a truck driver for over thirty years. He was a...
John "Mike" Lake
Apr 30, 2023
On the afternoon of April 30th, surrounded by the people he loved most, the world lost a giant in John “Mike” Lake.
Born in Richland County, Mike was a proud Saluda Tiger and could often be found at sporting events, cheering on each of his children in their athletic endeavors. Alongside his father and sons, Mike was proud to operate...
June Reid Moore
Apr 30, 2023
June Reid Moore, 69, of Newberry, entered into eternal glory on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home.
June was born on June 1, 1953, in Greenwood to the late Sam Allen and Mildred Davenport Reid. She was raised in Ware Shoals, SC, where she attended Harmony United Methodist Church. After high school June attended Charzanne Beauty College in Greenwood.
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Patricia S. Eckstein
Apr 23, 2023
Patricia Shreve Eckstein, age 76 of Newberry, SC, died Sunday April 23, 2023, at Prisma Health Heart Hospital in Columbia, SC.
Born March 30, 1947, in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Harold and Elsie Dean Shreve. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Charles Eckstein of Newberry; son Jon Wallace of Fort...
Sandra Bodie
Apr 22, 2023
Sandra Long Bodie, 78, of Newberry passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her home.
Born on December 1st, 1944 in Silverstreet, she was the daughter of the late Burley Sligh Long and Irene Blair Long. She graduated from Palmer College in Columbia. She worked as secretary at Gallman Elementary for 28 years (1978-2006). After retirement she became a volunteer...
Olin Glymph
Apr 20, 2023
Dewey Olin Glymph, 85, of Newberry, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on February 16, 1938, in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Dewey McLaurin and Ollie Mae Dehihns Glymph. Mr. Glymph was a Navy Veteran and worked at V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant as a heavy equipment operator. He was told many...
Patsy Morris
Apr 20, 2023
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Summer Morris, 84, of Prosperity, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on March 17, 1939, in Greenville, MS, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Rilla Summer Caldwell. Mrs. Morris was retired from Old School Manufacturing and was member of St. Luke’s...
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