Obituaries
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...
Blake Shirey
Aug 25, 2023
Christopher Blake Shirey, 32, of Pomaria, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence.
Born on May 27, 1991 in Columbia, he was the son of Charles Tracey and Connie Lominick Shirey.
He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School, Class of 2009 and was the owner of B & C Home-Land Service. Blake had a huge heart and loved...
Marlana Kooistra
Aug 21, 2023
Marla a Sue Brown Kooistra, 65, of Prosperity, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home.
Born on February 8, 1958, in Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Marie Petrie Brown. Mrs. Kooistra served for thirteen years in the Air Force Reserves and had been a caregiver.
She is survived by...
Timothy Looney
Aug 17, 2023
Timothy Clyde Looney, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home.
Born on March 29, 1949, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Edward Clyde and Elsie Lorain Shealy Looney. He had retired from Allied Chemical (Honeywell) and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Looney was a strong supporter of the Disabled Veterans and...
Dorothy Hawkins Wise
Aug 16, 2023
Dorothy Hawkins Wise, 98, of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at White Oak Manor surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Wise was born on January 8, 1925, in Prosperity, SC. She was the daughter of the late George Irvin Hawkins and Rilla Epting Hawkins. She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 56 years, Charles Edwin Wise.
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George Edward Keysor
Aug 15, 2023
George Edward Keysor, 83, of Newberry, SC, passed away at his home on August 15, 2023. George was born in Saranac, NY, on August 1, 1940, to the late Clarence Keysor and Julia (Bowen) Keysor.
Growing up on a farm, George learned the value of hard work and embodied this throughout his life. He graduated from Saranac Central High...
Anthony "Tony" McCullough
Aug 14, 2023
Anthony Wayne “Tony” McCullough, 49, of Newberry, has passed away.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mack Dillard Lee
Aug 13, 2023
Mack Dillard Lee, 85, of Newberry, passed away at his home in Newberry on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born December 1, 1937, in Laurens, SC. He was the son of the late Marion Dillard Lee and Lena Fae Mitchell Lee, both of Laurens. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Madden Lee and...
Scott Malyerck
Aug 9, 2023
Scott Malyerck: A Legacy of Dedicated Service to South Carolina and Country
Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Scott's legacy is marked by his exceptional contributions to upholding American Democracy, his commitment to Conservative Values, and his commitment to military service.
Scott Malyerck's journey began at the University of South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political...
Katheryn Shivers Meetze
Aug 8, 2023
Katheryn Grace Shivers Meetze, 84, of Prosperity, widow of Walter Barron Meetze, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on December 18, 1938, in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Almond O”Kelley Shivers. Mrs. Meetze was retired from the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
She is survived by sons, Jack Barron...
Rachel W. Wicker
Aug 8, 2023
Rachel Wise Wicker, 97, of Newberry, widow of Herman Graham Wicker, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at White Oak Manor.
Born on April 22, 1926 in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Harvey and Eva Shealy Wise. She was the last surviving member of the Bush River High School Class of 1942. Mrs. Wicker retired from Greenwood...
Darlene Anne Richter
Aug 7, 2023
Darlene Anne Collson Richter, 88, of Springfield Place, Newberry, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington.
Born on January 30, 1935, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Emma Rothchild Collson. Ms. Richter had been a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She is survived by her son, Thomas (Rose) Richter of Prosperity...
Clara Sue "Mama Sue" Waites
Aug 6, 2023
Clara Sue “Mama Sue” Snelgrove Waites, 83, of Pomaria, widow of Kenneth B. Waites, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland surrounded by her family and friends.
Born on September 8, 1939, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Carl C. Snelgrove, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Sligh Snelgrove. She was a homemaker and had kept...
Marclus "Mark" Thornhill
Aug 4, 2023
Marclus "Mark" Shannon Thornhill, 48, of Prosperity, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
He was born in Newberry on October 23, 1974, to Nancy Ann Cagle Thornhill and the late Robert Eugene Thornhill
After graduating from Mid Carolina High School in 1992, he was a successful entrepreneur who...
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