Obituaries

Karen Craven

Karen Craven

May 27, 2024

Karen Denise Craven, 59, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2024, at National Health Care in Clinton.



Born on August 15, 1964, she was a daughter of the late William Dowling and Miriam Jollay Craven.  She was a member of Wightman United Methodist Church and a former member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church.  Karen participated for many years...

Carl Bryant

Carl Bryant

May 23, 2024

Carl Bryant, age 81 of Prosperity, South Carolina, formerly of Fairborn, OH passed away May 23, 2024.  He was born June 27, 1942 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Willie and Elizabeth (Griffin) Bryant.

Carl was a builder and master craftsman, building numerous beautiful homes, barns, garages, playhouses and many other structures.  He enjoyed sharing his time and building...

Mary L. Cockrell

Mary L. Cockrell

May 21, 2024

Mary Louise McKay Cockrell, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Self Memorial Regional Hospital.



Born on January 29, 1943, in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late James Perry McKay and  Sally Boatwright Murrell.  She was a member of Emmanuel Holiness Church.



Mrs. Cockrell is survived by her husband, Allie Cockrell; sons, James Allen (Claudia) Cockrell...

Jackie Perry

Jackie Perry

May 21, 2024

Jacqueline Lathrop “Jackie” Perry, 75, of Newberry, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home.

Born in Newberry on February 12, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Crumpton Lathrop.  She was a graduate of Newberry High School.  She earned an Early Childhood degree from Winthrop University and a Master’s Degree from Clemson University.

Mrs. Perry taught school...

John Clarence "J.C." McCartha

John Clarence "J.C." McCartha

May 21, 2024

John Clarence “J.C.” McCartha, 101, of Newberry, widower of Lucy Bradley McCartha, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 28, 1922, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Willie John and Mattie Mae Mills McCartha.  He was a World War II veteran who served in the US Navy.  Mr. McCartha...

Belle Morris Shealy

Belle Morris Shealy

May 20, 2024

Belle Burden Morris Shealy, 85, of Newberry, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.



Born on January 9, 1939, in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late James Otha and Adelle Boggs Burden. She was a member of Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church where she served in many areas throughout the years.  She enjoyed playing tennis, once...

Patricia Scott

Patricia Scott

May 19, 2024

Patricia Harthcock Scott, 83 , of Pomaria, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.



Born on October 30, 1940 in Rosedale, OK, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline Brewer Harthcock.

Mrs. Scott grew up in Cressey, CA, and she and her husband lived in Turlock, CA, Rice Lake, WI, Grenora, ND, and moved to Pomaria...

Eleanor Sweezy

Eleanor Sweezy

May 16, 2024

Eleanor Lanning Sweezy, 85 of Prosperity, widow of Marshall Jackson “Jack” Sweezy died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.



Born on November 18, 1938 in Salem, SC, she was a daughter of the late Erby Cornelius and Bertha Manley Lanning. She retired from McClam and Associates and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Sweezy loved gardening,...

Alik Shamailov

Alik Shamailov

May 12, 2024

Alik Shamailov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 25, 1946 and was the oldest brother with 5 younger siblings.

Alik was married to the love of his life, Viktoriya Akopyan for 56 years, and they had two beautiful children together, Karina Manukov and Boris Shamailov. Alik was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christine Manukov and Arthur R....

Jerry Satterwhite

Jerry Satterwhite

May 10, 2024

Francis Gerald “Jerry” Satterwhite, 82, of Sun City Center, Florida, died Friday, May 10, 2024.

Born on January 12, 1942 in Joanna, he was a son of the late Francis Haynard and Dorothy Longshore Satterwhite. He was a 1960 graduate of Newberry High School and was a graduate of the New England Institute of Embalming. Jerry was a retired funeral director...

Ann Cotney

Ann Cotney

May 10, 2024

With great sadness we lost our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Ann Lindler Cotney, 71, of Prosperity, who passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center. 



Born on September 25, 1952 in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Loy Elmer Lindler and Eva Pearl Amick Lindler.  Ann graduated from Chapin High School and retired from Bellsouth...

Ann Enlow Upton

Ann Enlow Upton

May 10, 2024

Patricia “Ann” Enlow Upton, 66, of Newberry (formally of Greer) entered eternal rest on May 10th 2024 after fighting a lengthy and courageous battle of brain cancer.Ann was born July 22 1957 and was the daughter of Patsy Livingston Enlow and the late James Richard Enlow. She was a 1976 graduate of Mid- Carolina High School and held various jobs...

Douglas Templin

Douglas Templin

May 9, 2024

Douglas Kay Templin, Age 68, of Prosperity, South Carolina passed away at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

He was born to loving parents, Carl Alma Templin and Amina Darlene Bunkall Templin, on September 27, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He enjoyed his years at LDS Business College and the University of Utah before becoming an accountant....

Larry Dominick

Larry Dominick

May 7, 2024

Larry William Dominick, 80, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home.



Born on September 7, 1943, in Belton, he was a son of the late Clarence William “Boots” and Fay Cannon Dominick.  He had served in the South Carolina National Guard and worked for Joe Shealy Construction in Chapin.  Larry was a member of Mt. Tabor...

Barbara Kingsmore

Barbara Kingsmore

May 6, 2024

Barbara Ann Boulware Kingsmore, 57, of Lugoff and formerly of Pomaria, widow of Brian Kingsmore, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at MUSC Columbia Northeast.



Born on April 3, 1967, in Whitmire, she was the daughter of Jean Howell Boulware and the late Robert Boulware.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.



Mrs. Kingsmore is survived by grandchildren, Robert...

Mary Jo Racine

Mary Jo Racine

May 6, 2024

Mary Jo Martz Racine, 88, of Prosperity, widow of Gifford Raymond Racine, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 1, 1936, in Bluemont, VA, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Hummer and Martha Martz Procella.  She worked for Dr. Anderson Dental Practice in Chapin as the office manager.  She also...

F. David Riley

F. David Riley

May 6, 2024

Fred David Riley, 90, of Prosperity, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Born on April 12, 1934, in Saluda, he was a son of the late Thomas Scurry and Lula Werts Riley. Mr. Riley served 10 years in the South Carolina National Guard and worked in the textile industry for many years.  When in his 60’s...

Mark Henry

Mark Henry

May 4, 2024

Mark Stephen Henry, 66, of Chappells, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Langston House.



Born on May 21, 1957 in Greenville, he was a son of the late Thomas Butler Henry, Sr. and Sue Williams Henry. He was the former owner of Scuffletown RV Park in Simpsonville. He was a  former fire commissioner for Clear Springs Fire Department. Mark worked...

Bernice C. Shealy

Bernice C. Shealy

May 4, 2024

Bernice Chapman Shealy, 98, of Newberry, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.



Born on March 16, 1926 in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Luther Edgar and Lena Mary Kunkle Chapman. Mrs. Shealy was a lifelong member of Colony Lutheran Church where she served in many areas as long as her health would allow.



She...

Christina Oliver

Christina Oliver

May 1, 2024

Christina Cantrell Oliver, 47, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.



Born on August  9, 1976, in Hendersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Burns Cantrell.  She had been an employee of BorgWarner in Arden, NC



Christina's vibrant personality shone brightly throughout her life, and was known for being a colorful person who touched the...

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