Obituaries

Nov 15, 2018

Freddie Louis Gray, 68, of Clinton died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the Hospice House of Laurens County.

Born on September 24, 1950 in Abbeville, he was a son of the late Leland Marcell and Freda Louise Hartsell Gray. He had been employed with Georgia Pacific and was an Independent Holiness.

Nov 10, 2018

Janice Huffstetler Metts, 83, of Little Mountain, died November 10, 2018 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Chapin on November 28, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Harvey B. “Doc” and Aileen Amick Huffstetler. She retired from the Newberry County School District, having worked in the cafeteria at Little Mountain Elementary for 25...

Nov 9, 2018

Betty Seegers Hester, 84, of Newberry, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence.

Born on February 11, 1934 in Kershaw she was a daughter of the late Lee and Arrie Reynolds Mahaffey. She was a member of the Newberry Church of God.

Mrs. Hester is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2018

Mark Anthony Dominick, 46, of Newberry, died November 8, 2018 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on June 11, 1972 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Jacob and Eula Mae Wicker Dominick.

He graduated with honors from Mid-Carolina High School and was a longtime employee of Newberry...

Nov 3, 2018

William “Bill” Edward Boland, 55, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on August 1, 1963 in Newberry, he was the son of Sara Mae Hendrix Woodward and the late John Edward Boland. He was employed with Richardson Heating and Air and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Nov 1, 2018

Carlton Griffith “Bo” Bowers, 88, of Little Mountain passed away on October 31, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.

“Bo” was born in Little Mountain to the late Ernest and Clara Griffith Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Nell Hartman Bowers; daughters, Ann Sanders (Jim) and Audrey...

Oct 29, 2018

Marie Collier Nobles, 84, of Newberry, widow of William H. "Boochie" Nobles, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on September 24, 1934, in Black Mountain, NC, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Ruth Pace Collier. She was retired from the Newberry County School System and was...

Oct 22, 2018

Marion Fay Reese Spearman of Chappells passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Springfield Place, Newberry, SC.

She was born on January 15, 1925 in Pomaria, SC, the daughter of the late John Henry and Pearl Thelma Berley Reese. She was married for 61 years to the late William Elbert “Buddy” Spearman,...

Oct 20, 2018

Frank Heaps, Jr., 74, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Newberry Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 12, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the son of Frank Heaps, Sr., and Alene Heaps, both deceased.  He was a graduate of Woodward High School and a member of the Ohio...

Oct 19, 2018

Narvis Estelle Hipp Werts, 85, of Prosperity, widow of Paul Monroe Werts, died October 18, 2018 at White Oak Manor.

Born on November 6, 1932in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Newton Marvin and Gussie Lou Mills Hipp. She was a graduate of Prosperity High School where she played basketball. She...

Oct 18, 2018

Betty Childers McCoig, 89, of Prosperity, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Shelia.

Born in Glasgow, W.V., she was a daughter of the late Ottmer and Edna Rutledge Childers. She retired after 22 years of service from the Lowman Home. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She loved...

Oct 18, 2018

Betty Childers McCoig, 89, of Prosperity, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Shelia.

Born in Glasgow, W.V., she was a daughter of the late Ottmer and Edna Rutledge Childers. She retired after 22 years of service from the Lowman Home. She loved cooking for her family and friends....

Oct 15, 2018

Daniel Wallace Werts, 91, of Elloree passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born on June 11, 1927 in Newberry County to the late Middleton and Julia Koon Werts. In addition to his parents, Wallace was preceded in death by his first wife, Madilyn Jackson Werts and three brothers and two sisters. Wallace retired from...

Oct 14, 2018

Nancy Turner Shealy, 73, of Newberry died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 5, 1945, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Robert Alvin Turner, Sr. and Essie Enlow Turner Suit.

She was a member of Summer Memorial Lutheran Church and...

Oct 9, 2018

Marvin Richard “Bojack” Bouknight, 77, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 10, 1941, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Larry Jonas and Minnie Viola Long Bouknight. He formerly worked for Duke Power and at Roberts Foundry. He was a member of...

Oct 6, 2018

Dorothy Ann Bundrick, 68, of Newberry, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Michael Bundrick (Kimberly); sisters, Carol Templeton (Sandy) and Nell Martin (Sammy); several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ms. Bundrick was predeceased by a son, Vernon Bundrick.

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Oct 4, 2018

Ricky Dale Barker, 68, of Newberry, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Springfield Place.

Born on October 3, 1950 in Laurens, he was a son of the late Claude Barker and Louise Osborne Barker Jackson. He was a graduate of Ford High School where he was an outstanding football player and had his...

Sep 29, 2018

Mary Frances Lipsey Williamson, 82 of Little Mountain, widow of George S. Williamson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday September 28, 2018.

Born in Union County, she was a daughter of the late James Ernest and Annie Belle Knox Lipsey.

She is survived by her...

Sep 22, 2018

Robert Eugene Boozer, 55, of Newberry, died Friday, September 21, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on July 11, 1963, in Whitmire, he was the son of the late Lewis N. and Evelyn Livingtson Boozer. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Mr. Boozer is survived by his wife, Wendy Farmer...

Sep 21, 2018

Sue Ellen Ochiltree Howe, 53, of Newberry, died Friday, September 21, 2018, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on February 6, 1965 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Jerry Wayne and Viola Virginia “Jenny” Murphy Ochiltree. She was a dietitian at Springfield Place.

Mrs. Howe is survived by...