Obituaries
Carolyn Monts Branch
Jun 9, 2022
Carolyn Monts Branch, 73, widow of Michael Eugene Branch, passed away on June 9, 2022, in the company of family. Born on August 7, 1948, to the late John Michael Monts and Mary Frank Monts of Cullman, Alabama, Carolyn graduated from Newberry High School, Newberry SC, in 1966 before earning Bachelor's degrees from both Sacred Heart College (Home Economics) and...
Jean Long Briggs
Jun 6, 2022
Jean Long Briggs, 89, of Newberry died Monday, June 6, 2022, at her residence
Born on December31, 1932, in Greenville, she was a daughter of the Andy Otto and Nannie Lola Jones Long.
Jean Briggs was a good and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. She was always ready to help anyone with a need, especially those who were...
Dorothy E. Roberts
Jun 5, 2022
Dorothy Eller Roberts, 80, of Prosperity, widow of Steven Wayne Roberts, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her residence.
Born on November 15, 1941, in Morristown, TN, she was a daughter of the late Fred Franklin and Charlotte Belle Skeen Eller. She had retired from textiles having worked at American Fiber and Finishing. Mrs. Roberts attended Freedom Baptist Church and...
Alexander Emmanuel Gaytan Meza
Jun 4, 2022
Alexander Emmanuel Gaytan Meza, age 7, passed away on June 4, 2022 at Prisma Health Children's Hospital.
Born in West Columbia on March 13, 2015, he was the son of Jose Enrique Gaytan and Sarahi Meza.
Alexander was a student at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary School and attended Glory Tabernacle. He had a love for fishing and playing soccer. He loved...
Thomas Allen Guy, Sr.
May 29, 2022
Thomas Allen Guy, Sr., 81, of Newberry, widower of Elaine Warren Guy, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his residence.
Born on March 20, 1941, in Waynesville, NC, he was a son of the late Larry and Gertrude Rogers Guy. He was a retired truck driver with Bundrick and Son.
Mr. Guy is survived by a son, James Brian (Marla)...
Peggy Ammons
May 27, 2022
Peggy Shealy Ammons, 85, of Newberry, widow of William Cecil Ammons, Jr., passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Born on July 31, 1936, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Wilbur and Nannie Mae Koon Shealy. She retired in 1986 after 16 years from Belk Department Store. Mrs. Ammons...
Paul E. Yost
May 27, 2022
Paul Edward Yost, 66, of Pomaria, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at his residence.
Born on November 22, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Marvin and Opal Hendricks Yost. He served four years in the US Marines and six years in the US Army. Mr. Yost had worked for Green Acres Construction Company.
He is...
Elizabeth Ann Ruff Wise
May 25, 2022
Elizabeth Ann R. “Zan” Wise, 86, of Batesburg, widow of John Bell Wise, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on March 28, 1936, in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Marian Olivia Halfacre Ruff. She attended St. Philip’s Grammer School and graduated from Pomaria High School in 1954. In...
Gordon Stuart Leslie, Jr.
May 22, 2022
Gordon Stuart Leslie, Jr, 97, widower of Miriam Kirby Leslie, died May 22, 2022, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.Born on December 8, 1924 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Gordon Stuart Leslie, Sr. and Della Matthews Leslie.Mr. Leslie was a World War II Navy Veteran. He served in the Pacific aboard the USS Whitehurst as a signalman....
Paula Jane Spicer
May 21, 2022
Paula Jane Spicer, 70, of Silverstreet, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her residence.
Born in Woodruff, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Sara Nix Williams. Paula was a God fearing woman. She loved spending time with her family doing absolutely nothing. She would give you her opinion whether you wanted it or not. She loved her...
Stephanie Nicole Dominick Likes
May 20, 2022
Stephanie Nicole Dominick Likes, 37, of Prosperity, died Friday, May 20, 2022, in Clinton.
Born on January 19, 1985, in Newberry, she was the daughter of Steve O. Dominick and Ann Helms Dominick. Mrs. Likes was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. Stephanie loved making bead jewelry.
She is survived in addition to her parents by her husband, Jordan...
Gerry Wilson Johnson
May 18, 2022
Gerry Arenell Wilson Johnson, 82, of Silverstreet, widow of William L. Johnson, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on February 6, 1940, in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Alpha Omega Cothran Wilson. She was retired from Whitten Center and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Johnson...
Vera Driggers Wiggers
May 17, 2022
Vera Dale Driggers Wiggers, 97, of Newberry, widow of Everette Wiggers, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Oakland Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC.
Born on May 15, 1925, in Denmark, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eddie and Marie Platt Driggers. She retired as a cafeteria worker from the Newberry County Schools.
Mrs. Wiggers is survived by nieces...
Walter Odell Suber
May 15, 2022
Mr. Walter Odell Suber, 91, of Pomaria, SC, longtime companion of Martha Yonce, entered into rest on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Born in Thomas County, GA, he is the son of the late Jesse and Mamie Burgess Suber. A former longtime resident of the CSRA, he relocated to Pomaria, SC, in 2016. He proudly...
Jo Ann Richardson
May 13, 2022
Jo Ann Richardson, 79, of Pomaria, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at her residence.
Born on June 6, 1942, in Little Mountain, she was a daughter of the late George Ray and Eva Mae Boland Richardson. Ms. Richardson was an Avon Representative for over 40 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a...
Anne Cook Graham
May 9, 2022
Anne Cook Graham, 95, of Newberry, widow of Lawrence “Bubba” Graham, died Monday, May 9, 2022, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 9, 1926, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Sam A. and Eunice Halfacre Cook. Mrs. Graham was retired from the Newberry County Treasurer’s Office. She was a member of Central United Methodist...
Peggy Jean Killian
May 2, 2022
Peggy Jean Boozer Killian, 84, of Prosperity, widow of O. Alonzo Killian, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence.
Born on October 15, 1937, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Sparta Mae Bowers Boozer. Mrs. Killian was a graduate of Prosperity High School and attended Columbia Commercial College. She had worked at Prosperity Elementary...
Patricia Norman Huffstetler
May 1, 2022
Patricia Norman Huffstetler, 83, of Prosperity, widow of James Harvey Huffstetler, died Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Born on October 1, 1938, in Houlka, MS, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Norman. She was retired from Tellus Operating Group. Mrs. Huffstetler was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was an active member of the UDC and...
Judy Dominick Jennings
Apr 30, 2022
Judy Kay Dominick Jennings, 76, of Prosperity, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her residence.
Born on March 18, 1946, in Whitmire, she was the daughter of the late O.C. and Etta Mae Cotney Dominick. She was the owner of J.J. Beauty Nook and a member of Zion United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Jennings is survived by her husband, Leo Jennings,...
Valerie Rae Kohler
Apr 30, 2022
Valerie Rae Kohler, 64, of Newberry, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on December 4, 1957, in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of Elaine Brubaker Kohler and the late Edward Russell Kohler. She had a culinary degree and was an accomplished chef who was an original member of the Figaro Hospitality Group, having started...
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