Obituaries

Nov 30, 2021

Scott Paul Stevens, 64 of Prosperity died at his residence.

Scott was a son, brother, father, grandfather, an uncle, nephew, cousin, friend neighbor and coworker. Scott was born and reared in Colorado and made his way to South Carolina, a place he grew to love. He worked for Long Foundation Drilling...

Nov 30, 2021

Nov 28, 2021

Nellie Rose “Nelle” Richardson Corley, 73, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.

Born on December 2, 1947, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Ben “Jerry” Richardson and Inez Counts Richardson. She was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and a lifelong fan of the Clemson University...

Nov 26, 2021

Rhett Summers Fellers, 82, of Prosperity, widower of Edna Marie Sineath Fellers, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his residence.

Born on October 18, 1939, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Ryan G. and Cora Summers Fellers. He retired as the sales manager of Thomas & Howard and...

Nov 24, 2021

James Timothy “Tim” Livingston, 63, of Pomaria, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

Born on June 14, 1958, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Paul and Ruth Yarborough Livingston. He worked for Georgia Pacific for over 30 years and also worked for Beal Lumber....

Nov 24, 2021

Linda Monroe Epting, 78, of Lexington, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on November 27, 1942, in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Claude Bradley and Anna Woodward “Nick” Monroe. She was a Coordinator of Volunteer Services with the state of South Carolina. Mrs. Epting...

Nov 23, 2021

Kandace Lee Ann Phillips Schmidt, 31, of Newberry, died November 17, 2021.

Born on February 16, 1990, in Newberry, she was a daughter of Lee Farmer and Chelsa Denise Phillips Beach. She was employed at Comfort Care and she had a love for singing.

Nov 22, 2021

Thomas Larry Thompson, 71, of Prosperity, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at White Oak Manor.

Born on June 1, 1950, in Chatham, VA, he was a son of the late Sanford H. and Ellen Gertrude Thompson. He was a retired from the US Army Special Forces where he was decorated with...

Nov 22, 2021

The world lost a shining presence and Hallmark lost one of its best customers on Monday, November 22, 2021, when Frances Hope Willis of Bluffton, South Carolina died peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 91.

 

Frances was born on April 16, 1930, in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the late Bleeker Isbelle Morgan Fortner and Earl...

Nov 21, 2021

Janet Long Macpherson, 80, of Pomaria, died November 20, 2021 at her residence.

Born of February 10, 1941 in Tampa, FL, she was a daughter of the late Robert Ferdinand and Clara Loraine Gorman Long. She received a Business degree from the University of South Florida and an Engineering degree from...

Nov 19, 2021

Kent Eugene Nichols, 72, of Newberry died November 19, 2021 at his home.

Born on April 7, 1949 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Frank and Janie Adams Nichols. He was a 1967 graduate of Newberry High School and a 1971 graduate of Newberry College. He retired as...

Nov 16, 2021

George Clyde Kinard, Sr. (80), son of the late Faye Shealy and Otis Clyde Kinard, of Prosperity, SC, passed away on November 15 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Harriette Hedgepath Kinard; his children, Ginger Kinard Catoe...

Nov 12, 2021

James Jay "Jimmy" Welborn, 63, of Lake City, Florida, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.

He was the son of the late Joe H. and Nellie Wicker Welborn.

He is survived by sons, Jacob Welborn and Jordan Welborn; brothers, including his twin, Eddie Welborn and Billy Welborn and three grandchildren.

No service is being planned.

Nov 11, 2021

Billy Earl Waites, 71, of Pomaria, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Born on January 8, 1950, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Earl Houston and Fay Lula Wicker Waites. He worked for Charles Doolittle Logging and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He loved his...

Nov 11, 2021

Clarence Adolphus Shealy, Jr. 91, of Newberry, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence.

Born on November 21, 1929, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Clarence Adolphus Shealy, Sr. and Bertha Jones Shealy. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Shealy was a graduate...

Nov 10, 2021

Vickie Wicker Warren, 65, of Newberry, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center.

Born on July 18, 1956, in Prosperity, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Katherine Piester Wicker. Mrs. Warren was a dental assistant for over 35 years having worked for Dr. Dubose,...

Nov 10, 2021

Thomas Cromwell Shealy, 81, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his residence.

Born on August 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Callie Lever and Pansy Wilson Shealy. He was a graduate of Newberry High School and was employed by the Kendall Company and American Fiber and...

Nov 9, 2021

Rodney "Papa Smurf" Gundlach, 60, of Whitmire, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at his residence.

Born on April 19, 1961 in Enid, OK, he was employed with SWM International in Prosperity.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Bohannon Gundlach; sons, Andrew Trupino and David...

Nov 9, 2021

Romario Fabian Salas Mejia, 30, of Newberry, died Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was born on January 20, 1991 in Chicomuselo, Mexico and was the owner of Salas Lawn Care.

Fabian is survived by his wife, Jodi Cockrell Salas; his parents, Ijingio Romero Salas Roblero...

Nov 8, 2021

George Edgar Frick, 94, of Little Mountain, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Little Mountain on January 30, 1927, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Rachel Long Frick. He graduated from Little Mountain High School in 1944. After graduation, he served in the...