Obituaries
Hubert M. “Hugh” Bedenbaugh, Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
Hubert Murchison Bedenbaugh Jr., fondly known to everyone as "Hugh," passed away September 11, 2024 at Jesse Frank Hawkins Nursing Home.
Hugh was born in Prosperity, S.C. on September 18, 1950 and was the elder son of the late Hubert M. Bedenbaugh, Sr. and Geraldine Riley Bedenbaugh.
Hugh was a 1968 graduate of Mid-Carolina High and a 1972 graduate of Clemson University...
Arthur "Billy" Boland
Sep 10, 2024
Arthur Reynold “Billy” Boland, Jr., 76, of Pomaria, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home.
Born on November 28, 1947, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Arthur Reynold Boland, Sr. And Ruth Ellis Stone Boland. Billy was a master mechanic in the automotive industry before settling into his longest career as a millwright at Georgia...
Glenn Scott
Sep 2, 2024
Glenn Gerald Scott, 88, of Pomaria, passed away at his residence.
Born on December 30, 1935 in Maple Grove Township, WI, he was a son of the late Gerald and Eva Hartzell Scott. Glenn and his family moved to southern California at a young age. He drove trucks and worked construction for many years. He lived and worked in several states...
Michael Griffith
Sep 1, 2024
Ralph Michael Griffith, 62, of Newberry, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 7, 1962, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Ralph D. “Shorty” and Nancy Faye Street Griffith. Mike worked for Senior Catering and at Komatsu. He was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church where he was...
Richard Lominick
Aug 28, 2024
James Richard Lominick, Jr. 85, of Newberry, widower of Glenda Wise Lominick, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on August 24, 1939, in Newberry, he was the son of the late James Richard Lominick, Sr. and Mary Martha Hickson Lominick. He was proud of achieving the honor of Eagle Scout. He was a 1957...
Paul Blancher
Aug 26, 2024
William Paul Blancher, 57, of Prosperity, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on September 23, 1966, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Gerald and Sonja Snipes Blancher. Paul was a graduate of Newberry High School and retired from the Newberry Housing Authority. He was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church and a...
Mildred Eargle Haile
Aug 25, 2024
Mildred Rose Eargle Haile, 87, of Newberry, widow of J.G. “Buck” Haile, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at White Oak Manor.
Born on March 30, 1937 in Leesville, she was a daughter of the late Odis Elmer and Annie Mae Derrick Eargle. Mrs. Haile worked for the Kendall Company for many years, first at the Mollohon plant then later at the...
Nancy Johnson Brunner
Aug 24, 2024
Nancy Elizabeth Smith Johnson Brunner, 91, of Newberry, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Albert Clifton and Beulah Lucille Elrond Smith. Mrs. Brunner was retired from Shakespeare. She was an active member of Glenn Street Baptist Church where she was a devoted...
Elizabeth "Libby" Arnold
Aug 21, 2024
Ella Elizabeth “Libby” Johnston Arnold, 96, of Prosperity, widow of Jacob Homer Arnold, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her home.
Born on April 21, 1928, in Gastonia, NC, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Birdie Spiegner Johnston Mrs. Arnold had worked at Seibels Bruce and later retired from the S.C. Department of Mental Health. She...
Rocky Wicker
Aug 20, 2024
Rocky Alan Wicker, 63, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on April 4, 1961, in Newberry, he was a son of Estelle Gilliam Wicker and the late Ralph Wicker. He worked for McKechnie Vehicle Components. He was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his...
William "Billy" George
Aug 20, 2024
William Caldwell “Billy” George, 81, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at White Oak Manor.
Born on June 30, 1943, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Leland Ross and Frances Ruff George. He was a graduate of Mid Carolina High School and Newberry College. He retired after 28 years from the South Carolina Department of...
Steve "Byrd" William Smith
Aug 19, 2024
Steve “Byrd” William Smith, 68, of Newberry, joined his wife in Heaven on August 19, 2024.
Born on January 27, 1956, he was the son of the late Benny Smith and Ethilene “Kelly” Phillips Oliver. He was a retired food broker and after retirement, he enjoyed booking bird hunts for others. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Newberry....
Dean Rowe
Aug 17, 2024
Russell Dean Rowe, 62, of Prosperity, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born November 23, 1961in Winnsboro, Dean (and his twin sister Jean) were born the youngest of thirteen children to the late James D. “Doc” and Mozelle Rowe of Newberry.
Dean was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He loved to make others...
Antonio "Tony" Gonzales
Aug 11, 2024
Antonio "Tony" Gonzales, 64, of Prosperity, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home.
He worked many years throughout the United States at Nuclear Plants. He was an Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Svetlana "Lana" Gonzales and sons, Anthony Gonzales and Michael Gonzales.
A graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, at Morris...
Jimmie Harmon
Aug 9, 2024
Jimmie Ray Harmon, 79, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
He was born on February 5, 1945 to the late James Cecil and Ruthie Grogan Harmon. Mr. Harmon worked as a supervisor at Torrington for 50 years. He was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon,...
Sherry Smith
Aug 8, 2024
Sherry Johnson Smith, 69, of Prosperity, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Spartanburg to the late Shirley Losure and William Johnson. Mrs. Smith enjoyed tending to her flowers, and loved her family dearly.
She is survived by her children, Greg (Tina) Smith, Brian (Nicole) Smith, and...
Jeffrey Graham
Aug 5, 2024
Jeffrey Omeral Graham, 59, of Pomaria, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital.
Born on September 28, 1964 in Newberry, he was the son of James Omeral and Melba Swittenberg Graham. He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and Piedmont Technical College. He was a maintenance technician with CAHEC and a long-time member of Cross Point Church....
James "Jim" Abrams
Aug 1, 2024
James Clair “Jim” Abrams, 69, of Newberry, passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.
Born in Newberry on August 18th, 1954, Jim was the son of the late Wallace and Katherine McConnell Abrams. Jim never met a stranger and always saw the best in everyone. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his daughter and grandkids, his extended family,...
Evelyn Chalmers
Jul 31, 2024
Evelyn Patricia Crowe Chalmers entered into heavenly rest on July 31, 2024. Born May 13, 1937 to the late Clarence Ferber and Margie Sloan Crowe.
Evelyn worked in her early years in a sewing plant, helping put her husband, Jim through Clemson. She received her Certified Nursing Assistant Degree from Piedmont Technical College. Evelyn worked at Newberry County Memorial Hospital,J.F. Hawkins...
Kathy Minick
Jul 31, 2024
Kathy Miller Minick, 77, of Newberry, widow of Lewie Randall Minick, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at White Oak Manor.
Born on May 29, 1947, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Joe Hoyt Miller and Connie Burnett Miller Kirkland. Mrs. Minick had worked for Damon International and later retired from the Newberry County Schools as the...
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