Obituaries
Johnny Buice
Jun 24, 2025
Johnny Allen Buice, age 69, of Chappells, SC passed away peacefully at his daughter's house, surrounded by the love of his family after a long illness.
Born on April 15, 1956 in Cumming, Georgia, Johnny was a son, father, brother, and friend who left a lasting mark on all who knew him. He was known for his quiet strength, his deep...
Judy Wicker
Jun 19, 2025
Judy Marie Kibler Wicker 82, of Prosperity died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home.
Born on August 28, 1942, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Marine “Rainey” Richardson Kibler.
Judy attended Pomaria School and graduated from the Crowns Beauty College in Columbia. She retired as the owner and operator of Judy's Beauty Salon. She was...
James Leonard "Jimmy" McGaha
Jun 16, 2025
James Leonard “Jimmy” McGaha, 76, of Newberry, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on October 14, 1948, he was a son of the late Ralph and Evelyn Price McGaha. Jimmy was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, a graduate of Columbia Commercial College and retired from Allied Chemical. He was a member of West End Baptist...
Betsy Black
Jun 15, 2025
Lida Elizabeth “Betsy” Floyd Black, 79, of Silverstreet, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her home.
Born on December 19, 1945, in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late John Spearman and Lucy Derrick Floyd. Betsy was a registered nurse that had worked at Newberry County Memorial Hospital and retired from Richland Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Trinity...
Harry Longshore
Jun 14, 2025
James Harry Longshore, 83, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at White Oak Manor.
Born on August 4, 1941 to James Wilson and Annie Laurie Longshore in Newberry, Harry was known as a kind and friendly man who rarely met a stranger. He was a graduate of Newberry High School. Harry worked at the Market Basket for many years before going to...
James Hill
Jun 13, 2025
James Arthur Hill, 90, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at his home.
Born on July 7, 1934, in Little Mountain, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Wyse Hill. He was retired from American Fiber and Finishing and was a member of the Newberry Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He loved working in his yard...
Alyson Kinard
Jun 12, 2025
Alyson Paige Kinard, 55, of Newberry, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home.
Born on May 2, 1970, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ernest and Betty Jean Duncan Kinard. During her working career she was a waitress and had worked at Cracker Barrel and Hawg Heaven and also worked in education at Cornerstone Community...
Cecil Fulmer
Jun 9, 2025
Cecil George Fulmer, 77, of Newberry, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence.
Born on August 2, 1947 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Heyward L. and Doris Helen Vaughn Fulmer. Mr. Fulmer received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Newberry College in 1969, a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University in 1972, and a Master...
Larry Rhyne
Jun 6, 2025
Larry Neal Rhyne, 79, of Whitmire, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Newberry Health.
Born on February 23, 1946, in Gastonia, NC, he was a son of the late Neal Rhyne and Mildred Jackson Gurley. Mr. Rhyne was retired after 32 years from Tyco of Rock Hill. He enjoyed life and found great pleasure in fishing, hunting, camping and...
Terry Langford
Jun 4, 2025
Terry Robert Langford, 58, of Prosperity, died June 4, 2025.
Born on December 24, 1966 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Thomas Ray and Dorothy Fulmer Langford. Terry was a 1985 graduate of Newberry High School and a member of Cross Point Church. He was a former pole plant manager at Valmont for 30 years. Terry was a...
Larry "Bull" Morris
Jun 3, 2025
Larry Allen "Bull" Morris, 78, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on February 19, 1947, in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Elbert and Louise Williams Morris. He served in the U.S. Army in the security agency during the Vietnam War. Larry's professional career spanned thirty-three years with AT&T where he was...
Joanne Halfacre Hutto
Jun 1, 2025
Our sweet Momma, Joanne Halfacre Hutto, passed away June 1, 2025 at the young age of 92 years old. She is survived by her two children: Clarence Claude Hutto, III (Molly) of Prides Crossing, Massachusetts, Sarah Jo Hutto Funkhouser (David) Mint Hill, NC; grandchildren: Laura Harvell (Matt) of Colorado, JoJo Hutto (Mint Hill, NC), Luke Funkhouser (York, SC) and grandogs Waffles...
Tia Parker
May 30, 2025
Tia Denise Martin Parker, 67, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at MUSC Columbia.
Tia was born on October 8, 1957 to Alzada Sluss and the late Donald Martin. She was a devout Christian woman, letting her love for the Lord and her faith in Him guide her life. Tia's love for God was reflected in her love...
Herman William "Billy" Dawkins
May 30, 2025
Herman William “Billy” Dawkins, 74, of Kinards, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 12, 1950, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Herman G. and Brunell Livingston Dawkins. He was retired from Newberry Feed & Farm and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He had a great love for horses...
Kyle Richardson
May 29, 2025
Rondall Kyle Richardson, 67, of Newberry, died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born on October 6, 1957 in Newberry, he was a son of Loretta M. Richardson and the late Houseal C. “Doc” Richardson. Kyle was a 1978 graduate of Newberry High School and retired from Bi-Lo in Newberry. He was a life-long member of Epting Memorial United Methodist...
Wayne Richardson
May 27, 2025
Horace Wayne Richardson, 86, of Little Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home.
Born on March 18, 1939, in Prosperity, to the late Horace Clifford and Alda Ruth Long Richardson. Wayne worked for Kendall Company, Mollohon Plant until it closed and then he worked at ISE America until retirement. Following retirement he worked for a number of years...
Robert "Robby" Ruff
May 26, 2025
Robert Marion “Robby” Ruff, 86, of Newberry, passed away on May 26, 2025, at his home.
Born on November 3, 1938, in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Marian Olivia Halfacre Ruff. Robby attended St. Philip’s School and graduated from Pomaria High School in 1956. He attended Newberry College. He served in the South Carolina...
Randolph Telfer
May 23, 2025
Randolph James Telfer, 66, of Newberry, widower of Rebecca Herrell “Becky” Telfer, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.
Born on June 14, 1958, in Martins Ferry, OH, he was a son of Grace Rider Telfer and the late Richard Telfer. He was a Navy veteran and worked in the restaurant industry as a chef.
Survivors include his mother, Grace...
Gloria B. Shealy
May 22, 2025
Gloria “Jean” B. Shealy, of Pomaria, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Newberry Memorial Hospital. She was 83.
Born on August 12, 1941, Gloria was the daughter of the late Alton B. Berley and Dorothy Griffin Berley. She was a proud member of the first graduating class of Mid-Carolina High School. While in high school, she took piano lessons...
Marcia A. Cole
May 21, 2025
January 1940 saw the birth of Marcia Lee Allen to Edwin Joseph Allen and Margaret Louise Allen of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Her father, a graduate of Texas A&M and MIT, was an engineer and inventor with General Electric. His lightning arrester adorned the roofs of millions of homes from the 1940's through the 1970's.
Marcia's mother was a widely and liberally educated...
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