Obituaries
Herbert Parker
Jun 27, 2024
Herbert Henry Parker, age 93, resident of Prosperity SC entered the Gates of Heaven, Thursday, June 27, 2024, peacefully at his home.
Born on July 21, 1930 in Asheville, NC he was a son of the late William Hillard Parker and Cora Lee Lambert Parker.
Herbert loved the Lord, and reading God’s word. Although he loved every verse in the Bible, his...
Stanley E. Shealy
Jun 27, 2024
Stanley Edward Shealy, 77, of Prosperity died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his residence.
Born on November 17, 1946 in Newberry, He was the son of the late Paul Edward and Vera Mae Kinard Shealy. Stanley was a graduate of Limestone College and retired from SCE&G after 42 years of service as an engineer in charge of inter connections. He was...
James Murray
Jun 25, 2024
James Franklin Murray, Jr. 75, of Newberry, widower of Joyce Lever Bedenbaugh Murray, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on November 23, 1948, in Greenville, he was the son of the late James Franklin Murray, Sr. and Betty Murray. He retired from Cryovac in Simpsonville. Mr. Murray was of the Baptist faith. He...
Drucie Counts
Jun 24, 2024
Drucie Stoudemire Counts, 105, of Prosperity, widow of James Henry Counts, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at White Oak Manor.
Born on September 6, 1918, in Little Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Ollie and Eva Shealy Stoudemire. Mrs. Counts was a graduate of Winthrop College and in her early years taught school. She worked most of...
Carolyn Harmon
Jun 19, 2024
Carolyn Virginia Ivey Harmon, 82, of Newberry died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on March 6, 1942 in Beech Island, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Loren A. and Frances Story Ivey. She retired as a Teachers Assistant with the Newberry County School District and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church....
Jesse Johnston, Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
Jesse Eugene Johnston, Jr., 85, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, died on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Legacy Village Assisted Living in Athens, GA.
Born on October 5, 1938, in Newberry, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse Eugene Johnston, Sr. and Nettie Elizabeth Johnston. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Johnston was a graduate of Presbyterian College and...
William "Bill" Atkinson
Jun 16, 2024
William Russell Atkinson, 78, of Pomaria, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home.
Born in Tuberville, on November 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Edgar and Nita Beard Atkinson. Bill was a transmission specialist, retiring from Joe's Transmission in Newberry. He enjoyed rebuilding and restoring vintage cars and tractors. Bill also found pleasure working in his yard...
Sherry Goforth
Jun 10, 2024
Sherry Lavonne Walters Goforth, 76, of Newberry, widow of Bryan Kelley Goforth, Sr., died Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home.
Born on April 15, 1948, in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie Tilford and Velma Ora Coleman Walters. Mrs. Goforth had retired from Transport Training.
She is survived by sons, John Wesley (Kathy) Goforth of Cross Hill...
Thomas Pearl
Jun 7, 2024
Thomas Albert “Tom” Pearl II, 64, of Prosperity, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.
He was born on March 26, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA., he was a son of the late Charles Thomas and Laura Turner Pearl Allsbrooks. He was a truck driver who had driven for Star Freight. He was a member of the Owner Operated Independent Drivers Association...
Dorothy Nell George Mould
Jun 4, 2024
Dorothy Nell George Mould, 89, of Prosperity, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, with family members at her side at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. She was born on January 16, 1935 to the late Leland Ross and Dorothy Frances Ruff George on their family farm.
She grew up and attended school in Prosperity and graduated from Columbia College, where...
Sandra Barefoot
May 29, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Willard Barefoot, age 69, of Fort Mill, SC, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, while at Wellmore Skilled Nursing Facility in Tega Cay, SC. Born on February 27, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the beloved wife of Dr. Sherwood W. Barefoot, Jr. of Fort Mill and the precious daughter of William...
Eddie Norris
May 29, 2024
Eddie W. Norris, 69, of Laurens, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his residence.
Born on August 14, 1954 in Prosperity, he was the son of the late J.C. and Betty Jean Dominick Norris. He was a United States Army veteran and was stationed at Ft. Bragg. He earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice in 1981.He was a member of...
Camille Dixon
May 28, 2024
Peggy Camille Shearouse Dixon passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home at the age of 84. She was born on October 28, 1939, in Savannah, Georgia.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ossie Ellis and Virgie Milligan Shearouse as well as two sisters, Mary Robinson and Shirley Sandt.
Camille was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Converse...
Karen Craven
May 27, 2024
Karen Denise Craven, 59, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2024, at National Health Care in Clinton.
Born on August 15, 1964, she was a daughter of the late William Dowling and Miriam Jollay Craven. She was a member of Wightman United Methodist Church and a former member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church. Karen participated for many years...
Carl Bryant
May 23, 2024
Carl Bryant, age 81 of Prosperity, South Carolina, formerly of Fairborn, OH passed away May 23, 2024. He was born June 27, 1942 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Willie and Elizabeth (Griffin) Bryant.
Carl was a builder and master craftsman, building numerous beautiful homes, barns, garages, playhouses and many other structures. He enjoyed sharing his time and building...
Mary L. Cockrell
May 21, 2024
Mary Louise McKay Cockrell, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Self Memorial Regional Hospital.
Born on January 29, 1943, in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late James Perry McKay and Sally Boatwright Murrell. She was a member of Emmanuel Holiness Church.
Mrs. Cockrell is survived by her husband, Allie Cockrell; sons, James Allen (Claudia) Cockrell...
Jackie Perry
May 21, 2024
Jacqueline Lathrop “Jackie” Perry, 75, of Newberry, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home.
Born in Newberry on February 12, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Crumpton Lathrop. She was a graduate of Newberry High School. She earned an Early Childhood degree from Winthrop University and a Master’s Degree from Clemson University.
Mrs. Perry taught school...
John Clarence "J.C." McCartha
May 21, 2024
John Clarence “J.C.” McCartha, 101, of Newberry, widower of Lucy Bradley McCartha, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on October 28, 1922, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Willie John and Mattie Mae Mills McCartha. He was a World War II veteran who served in the US Navy. Mr. McCartha...
Belle Morris Shealy
May 20, 2024
Belle Burden Morris Shealy, 85, of Newberry, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Born on January 9, 1939, in Winnsboro, she was the daughter of the late James Otha and Adelle Boggs Burden. She was a member of Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church where she served in many areas throughout the years. She enjoyed playing tennis, once...
Patricia Scott
May 19, 2024
Patricia Harthcock Scott, 83 , of Pomaria, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born on October 30, 1940 in Rosedale, OK, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline Brewer Harthcock.
Mrs. Scott grew up in Cressey, CA, and she and her husband lived in Turlock, CA, Rice Lake, WI, Grenora, ND, and moved to Pomaria...
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