Obituaries
Betty S. Halfacre
Mar 2, 2025
Betty Stone Halfacre, 90, of Newberry, widow of Harry W. Halfacre, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at J.F. Hawkins Health Care.
Born on July 8, 1934, she was the only child of James Paul Stone and Claudia Kibler Stone. She grew up in Newberry and married Harry W. Halfacre on November 22, 1953. Mrs. Halfacre owned and operated Betty...
Alan Senn
Mar 1, 2025
James Alan Senn, Jr., 68, of Silverstreet, died peacefully in his home on March 1, 2025.
Born on July 28, 1956, in Newberry, he was a son of the late James Alan Senn Sr and Dorothy “Dot” Lominack Senn.
Alan was a loving and patient husband, father and “Papa.” He offered a friendly smile to all he met. He was his grandbaby’s...
Monica Frick Collum
Feb 28, 2025
Monica Paige Frick Collum, 53, of Chapin, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home.
Born on September 27, 1971, in Columbia, she was the daughter of Shirley Long Frick and the late Samuel Nathan Frick. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Monica is survived in addition to her mother of Chapin by a son, Alex Collum...
Sue Marsh
Feb 27, 2025
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter and sister, Sue Moore Marsh, 85, of Newberry, SC, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at McCall's Hospice, surrounded by her loving children, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted matriarch and a respected member of her community, she was deeply cherished and will be profoundly missed by her family...
Mollie Graham
Feb 22, 2025
Mollie Dowd Graham, 88, of Newberry, widow of Edwin T. Graham, Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Newberry Health.
Born on July 6, 1936 in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur E. and Eva Shealy Dowd. Mrs. Graham retired from Nations Bank as Head Teller after 44 ½ years of service. She was a...
Chauncey Schmidt
Feb 21, 2025
Chauncey Thomas Schmidt, 30, of Newberry, widower of Kandace Schmidt, died February 21, 2025 at his home.
Born on June 23, 1994 in Greenwood, he was the son of Mark Gerald Schmidt and Lonita Avery Schmidt.
Chauncey loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his parents of Newberry; a son, Dominic Alexander Schmidt of Newberry; his grandmother, Patricia Whipple of Newberry; and...
Dorothy Johnson
Feb 20, 2025
Dorothy South Johnson, 92, Newberry, widow of Acie Johnson, Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her home.
Born on April 24, 1932, in Whitmire, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Lola Hughes South. Mrs. Johnson worked for Louis Rich and was a member of West End Baptist Church.
She is survived by sons, Mickey Johnson and...
Helen S. Miller
Feb 20, 2025
Helen Schumpert Miller, 93, of Newberry, widow of James L. Miller, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Springfield Place.
Born on March 25, 1931 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Homer Elisha and Ethel Adams Schumpert. She retired from B.C. Moore’s and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Miller is survived by daughters, Gayle (Earl)...
Joan Morris
Feb 19, 2025
Joan Martin Morris, 77, of Newberry, widow of Herbert Larry Morris, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor.
Born on March 15, 1947, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Lila Pitts Martin. She loved children and loved her years working as a teacher assistant with the Newberry County Public Schools from which...
Celia Dodgen
Feb 18, 2025
Celia Epting Dodgen, 88, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Newberry Health.
Born on November 10, 1936, in Silverstreet. She was retired from the City of Newberry. Mrs. Dodgen was a member of West End Baptist Church where she was very active in the life of the church and had served in numerous capacities over the years....
Donald Leonard Kohler
Feb 17, 2025
Donald L. Kohler, 89, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at White Oak Manor, Newberry, SC.
He was born December 10, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Otto and Bridget Coyne Kohler. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and retired truck driver.
Don is survived by his wife, Susan Dunlap Kohler, and her children, Colby (Justin) Towle, grandchildren, Rylan,...
Fred L. Cumalander
Feb 16, 2025
Fred Leitzsey Cumalander, 76, of Little Mountain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Richland Memorial Hospital just before his tulips from Holland began to bloom.
Known as “The Boss” to family and “Fly” to many, Fred enjoyed boating, fishing, shrimping, traveling and gardening. He was known for hosting family and friend BBQ get-togethers, sharing his love for family...
William P. "Billy" Walker
Feb 15, 2025
William “Billy” Paul Walker, Jr. LEXINGTON – William “Billy” Paul Walker, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife and children at his bedside on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Billy was born on June 14, 1947 in Binghamton, NY, the oldest of four sons born to William “Bill” P. Walker, Sr. and Mabel Isaac Walker. At a young age,...
Audra Livingston Guy
Feb 15, 2025
Audra Livingston Guy, 57, of Prosperity, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Born on May 10, 1967 in Prosperity, she was a daughter of Judy Cook Livingston and the late Furman Livingston.
She was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Newberry College and a master’s degree from Lander University. Audra...
Jimmy Bonner
Feb 15, 2025
James Carroll "Jimmy" Bonner was born September 23, 1952 to the late Mr. Glenn George Bonner, Sr. and the late Mrs. Velma Counts Bonner. He joined the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by family and friends after a four-year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and he subsequently earned a welding degree...
Mike Hawkins
Feb 14, 2025
Robert Michael "Mike" Hawkins
June 29, 1969 – February 14, 2025
Newberry, South Carolina, lost one of its finest on February 14, 2025, when Lieutenant Robert Michael "Mike" Hawkins hung up his badge one final time. A steadfast protector, a devoted husband, a proud father, and the kind of man who could turn any gathering into a full-fledged event—Mike left behind a...
Doris Bartley
Feb 14, 2025
Doris Rodgers Bartley, 89, of Newberry, widow of Frank E. Bartley, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Springfield Place.
Born on March 4, 1935, in Monetta, she was a daughter of the late Levi Arthur and Cleo Fulmer Rodgers. Mrs. Bartley was a 1953 graduate of Monetta High School. She worked in the banking industry for many years and...
Eugene "Pop" Langford
Feb 13, 2025
Eugene Wayne “Pop” Langford, 81, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on April 6, 1943, in Saluda, he was the son of the late Carroll and Alice Manley Langford. He worked for Cannon Auto Sales for a number of years. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church.
He is survived by...
Brian Cassady
Feb 12, 2025
Brian Douglas Cassady, 48, of Prosperity, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 surrounded by the tremendous love of his family.
Born on January 15, 1977 in Newberry, Brian was the son of Douglas and Wanda Seibert Cassady of Prosperity. He was employed by Trane Technology. Brian's blood ran true orange and purple, as he...
Debra Griffith
Feb 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Debra Diana Griffith
With profound sadness and love, we announce the passing of Debra Diana Griffith, a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, loyal friend, and the heart of our family. She left this world on February 10, 2025 at the age of 63, surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others.
Born on March 7, 1961,...
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