Obituaries

Barbara Sue Graham

Barbara Sue Graham

Mar 22, 2024

Barbara Sue Rauch Graham, 86, of Pomaria, widow of Eddie Gerald Graham, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born on March 9, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Nellie Rae Boland Rauch. She had a career in the garment industry where she worked for Damon International, The Old School Manufacturing...

Kristen "Kristy" Frye

Kristen "Kristy" Frye

Mar 20, 2024

Kristen “Kristy” Bond Frye, née Brigham, 59 of Mouthcard, KY passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her residence. 



Kristen was born January 6, 1965 in Atlanta, GA to the late Harry David Brigham and Benny Lou “Blue” Carlton Brigham. 



Kristy was born in Georgia, but grew up in Boone, North Carolina.  She is a part of Watauga County High School’s class...

William "Bill" Clamp

William "Bill" Clamp

Mar 18, 2024

William Boyd (Bill) Clamp Jr. of Newberry, widower of Faye M. Clamp passed away March 18, 2024 in Greenwood. Born April 4, 1935 in Newberry to W. B.(Boyd) Clamp Sr. and Ellen S. Clamp.

He is a member of Lewis Methodist Church in Newberry.

At age 13 taught himself to play guitar, he is left handed and had to learn to play...

Peggy Ruff

Peggy Ruff

Mar 18, 2024

Peggy Viola Turner Ruff, 74, of Newberry, wife of Mitchell Ruff, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 at White Oak Manor.    

She was born to the late Curtis P. and Frances Turner on October 19, 1949.  Peggy attended Newbery County schools, and was a graduate of the NHS Class of 1967.   Later on, Peggy obtained a...

Doris D. Wicker

Doris D. Wicker

Mar 15, 2024

Doris Dowd Wicker, 98, of Pomaria, widow of John Alan Wicker, Jr., passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence.

Born on June 11, 1925, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Eva Shealy Dowd.  Mrs. Wicker was retired from General Electric/MEPCO.  She was a member of St. Philip’s Lutheran Church where she was involved...

Thomas "Tommy" Pagan

Thomas "Tommy" Pagan

Mar 11, 2024

Thomas Heyward Pagan, 65, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1959 to the late Charles S. and Ann Elizabeth Simon Pagan.



Mr. Pagan retired from Newberry Komatsu in December.



He is survived by his brothers, Charles “Chuck” (Robbin) Pagan, of Lexington, and Hurlick “Bubba” Pagan of Beech Island; nephews, Charles and Shawn Pagan;...

Peggy M. Weston

Peggy M. Weston

Mar 8, 2024

Peggy Mullally Weston, 84, of Newberry, formerly of Fayette, AL, widow of Avery Weston, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Born on June 17, 1939, in Fayette, AL, she was the daughter of the late Arvil and Dellie Bohannon Mullally.  

Mrs. Weston is survived by a son, Ernie Bobo of Newberry.

A visitation will be held Thursday, March 14, 2024, from...

Dr. Robert Sylvester

Dr. Robert Sylvester

Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Robert Emerson Sylvester, 76, of Newberry, passed away at his home on Thursday,  February 29, 2024.



He was born on March 16, 1947 to the late Virginia Stone and Robert Watson Sylvester. Dr. Sylvester graduated from the University of Miami, acquiring a great love for the school. He would go on to receive his Doctorate and begin work as an...

Heather Marie Black

Heather Marie Black

Feb 28, 2024

Heather Marie Black, 36, of Newberry, died February 28, 2024 at her residence.

Born on May 1, 1987 in Newberry, she was a daughter of Rose Grainger Black Castillo and the late Dean Black.

Heather was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking Mexican food and making crafts. She loved all kinds of animals. 

She is survived by her mother, Rose Grainger(Oscar) Castillo; her companion,...

The Reverend James F. Shealy

The Reverend James F. Shealy

Feb 28, 2024

The Reverend James Franklin Shealy, 84, of Little Mountain, widower of Belva “Betty” Stuck Shealy passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington.

Born on November 3, 1939, in Little Mountain, he was the son of the late Andrew Floyd and Myrtle Cathleen Lake Shealy.  Rev. Shealy graduated from Little Mountain High School, Newberry  College...

Nancy Hamilton

Nancy Hamilton

Feb 24, 2024

Nancy Suzanne Heller Hamilton, 73, of Prosperity, widow of William Edward Hamilton, Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home.



Born on November 1, 1950, in Chanute, KS, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Hogan Heller. She was of the Catholic faith.



Mrs. Hamilton is survived by daughters, Alisha Billingsley and Sara Scott; sisters, Cindy...

William "Bill" Floyd

William "Bill" Floyd

Feb 22, 2024

William Wise “Bill” Floyd, 81, of Newberry, died February 22, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. 



Born on August 20, 1942 in Winnsboro, he was a son of the late John Spearman Floyd, Jr. and Lucy Derrick Floyd. He was a 1960 graduate of Newberry High School. He attended Clemson University and later earned a Bachelors degree from Newberry College in...

McCallum Senn

McCallum Senn

Feb 21, 2024

McCallum Samuel Senn of Newberry, South Carolina passed away and entered into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2024.

McCallum was born on May 22, 2000, to Foster and Sharon Senn. McCallum graduated from Newberry Academy in 2018, where he was a talented student and athlete. He then went on to study accounting at Clemson University, graduating in 2022, and...

Dorothy Berenbrok

Dorothy Berenbrok

Feb 20, 2024

Dorothy Augusta Berk Berenbrok, 94, of Prosperity, the widow of Gerald Keith Berenbrok died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

 

Born on February 6, 1930, in Balitmore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Bohlen Berk. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Joe and sister, Shirley.

 

Mrs. Berenbrok retired from Colonial Life...

Jeanette Farmer

Jeanette Farmer

Feb 17, 2024

Jeanette Farmer, 86, wife of the late Willis Farmer, died Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

Born in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late Pickens and Mary Crumpton Rinehart. 

Mrs. Farmer was a member of Laurel Baptist Church. 

She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Fahs and husband, Gary, and Lisa Micol and husband, Larry; five grandchildren, Staci Rozek, Derek Fahs, Brad...

Verna Ann Abrams

Verna Ann Abrams

Feb 13, 2024

Verna Ann Abrams, 80, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington.



Born on October 7, 1943, in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Rebecca Pettit Abrams. She was a registered nurse and retired from Lexington Medical Center. She was a member of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in...

Annie Bedenbaugh Frick

Annie Bedenbaugh Frick

Feb 11, 2024

Annie Bedenbaugh Frick, 89, formerly of Chapin, widow of Lewis Harlan Frick, Sr. died Sunday, February 11, 2024 at White Oak Manor.



Born on May 21, 1934 in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Horace Nichols and Annie Colene Smith Bedenbaugh. Mrs Frick retired from Damon International. After retirement, she worked at Frandeena's and Chapin Elementary School for a...

Dell Merchant Gunter

Dell Merchant Gunter

Feb 11, 2024

Dell Merchant Gunter, 76, of Newberry died, Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.



Born on September 17, 1947 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Julius Taylor and Dorothy Dell McCarty Merchant. Dell was a 1965 graduate of Saluda High School and graduated Cum Laude from Newberry College, as a member of the Bachman Honor Society...

Keith Connelly

Keith Connelly

Feb 5, 2024

Keith Eldred “Monkey” Connelly, 68, of Newberry passed away at his residence.



Born on October 31, 1955 in Prosperity, he was the son of the late Eldred C. and Bernice Hawkins Connelly.



Keith retired from Kraft and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He was a talented artist. He loved drawing and  was an avid wood craftsman.



He is survived by...

Albert Boland

Albert Boland

Feb 4, 2024

Albert Boland, 70, of Little Mountain, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family.Born in Newberry, March 11, 1953, he was a son of the late Gordon Boland and Mary Lizzie “BoBo” Boland.  Albert was retired from Georgia Pacific where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of Cross Point Church. He was an...

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