Obituaries

Harry Longshore

Harry Longshore

Jun 14, 2025

James Harry Longshore, 83, of Newberry, died Saturday June 14, 2025 at White Oak Manor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when they are available. 

James Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kenneth Larry Morris

Kenneth Larry Morris

May 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Larry Morris, a beloved brother, friend, and adventurer, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ken passed away on May 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unforgettable memories.

Ken’s love for life was infectious. A true sports enthusiast, he especially cherished football and everything related to Clemson...

Denise Floyd

Denise Floyd

May 18, 2025

Denise Elaine Floyd, 39, of Newberry, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston.

Born on August 5, 1985, in Newberry, she was a daughter of Peggy Shealy Floyd and the late James David Floyd. Denise was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her mother, Peggy Floyd of Newberry; her fiance, Adam Miller and aunt,...

Renee Bedenbaugh Chapman

Renee Bedenbaugh Chapman

May 17, 2025

Renee Rae Bedenbaugh Chapman, 49, of Newberry, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her residence.

Born on January 7, 1976 in Columbia, she was the daughter of Mary Eva Doolittle Bedenbaugh and the late Jesse Carroll Bedenbaugh. Renee was a Physical Therapist Assistant with Amedisys. She was a member of Bush River Baptist Church where she was the former church treasurer....

Duane E. Harris

Duane E. Harris

May 16, 2025

Duane E. Harris, 78, of Pomaria, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Newberry Health.

Born on January 21, 1947 in Fairfield County, he was a son of the late Carl and Josephine Walker Harris. Mr. Harris worked in construction for many years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He was involved with prison ministries in Texas and in...