Obituaries

Apr 29, 2013

Judy Sutton Perkins, 56, of Atmore, AL, widow Michael Perkins, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at her residence.

Born on January 11, 1957, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the James Edward Sutton and Mildred Lee Collins Ledbetter.

She is survived by sisters, Sandra (Myron) Sutherland of Hoover,...

Apr 27, 2013

Doris Christine Price, 96, died Saturday, April 27, 2013. She had resided in Newberry, SC, since 1974. She was born in Zanesville, OH, on May 3, 1916, the daughter of Floyd Ellis Granstaff and Helen Jennings Granstaff.

Survivors include: her sons Raymond Leigh Price of Pittsburgh, PA, John Jeffrey...

Apr 27, 2013

Mary T. Richardson Palmer, 84, of Newberry, formerly of Orlando, FL, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Eddie Mills.

Born on December 4, 1928, in Charlotte, NC, she was a daughter of the later Guss N. and Pearl Padgett Tompkins. She was a retired...

Apr 26, 2013

Joye Dowd Shealy, 82, of Prosperity, widow of J. Colie Shealy, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 1, 1930, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late John Ed and Eva Enlow Dowd. She was retired from Old School Manufacturing and was a member of...

Apr 26, 2013

Mildred Bedenbaugh Wilson, 85, of Lilburn, GA, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.

Born on October 15, 1927, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late John Roscoe “Ross” and Maude Boozer Bedenbaugh. She was a member of Peachtree Corners Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Norcross, GA....

Apr 25, 2013

Sammie W. “Sam” Walters, 62, of Pomaria, widower of Peppie C. Walters died April 24, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on December 10, 1950, in Columbia, he was a son of the late J. Floyd and Margaret Smith Walters. He was a retired carpenter and was formerly employed by Agnew's Lake Services...

Apr 24, 2013

David Lee Ross III, 21, of Joanna, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 17, 1991, in Newberry, he was the son of David Lee Ross, Jr. and Donna Owens Floyd.  He was employed with Pilot Truck Stops and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

Mr. Ross is survived...

Apr 23, 2013

Nellie Lee Rollins, 80, of Orlando, FL, widow of Virgil Rollins, died April 19, 2013 at Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born on May 22, 1932, in Carbon Hill, AL, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Maudie Estes McLemore. She was a retired school bus driver.

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Apr 23, 2013

Hoyt Jerome “Jay” Shealy, 71, of Wilson, NC passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013.

Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.   His memories will live forever in the hearts of his loved ones. He will be missed and thought of often.  He was a member and past master with Masonic Lodge #712.

Apr 23, 2013

Ruth Frick Boozer, 86, of Prosperity, widower of James Elmer Boozer, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at White Oak Manor.

Born on March 4, 1927, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Lucius and Gertrude Son Frick. Mrs. Boozer was retired from the S.C. Forestry Commission and was a member...

Apr 22, 2013

Reginald Carlton “Carl”Corey, 76,of Pomaria, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at his residence.

Born on August 4, 1936, in Sterling, CT, he was a son of the late Reginald Chapmon and Alice Pike Corey. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Chicago Bridge and Iron Company.

Apr 19, 2013

Charlie Sanders Cromer, 90, of Pomaria, widower of Mattie Blanche Richardson Cromer, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at his residence.

Born on January 3, 1923, in Pomaria, he was a son of the late George Edward and Eva Sanders Cromer. He was a World War II Army veteran having served in the Tank...

Apr 17, 2013

Mildred Wise Baker of Newberry, SC, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Mrs. Baker was born on September 12, 1930 in Newberry, SC. She is the daughter of the late Jacob Harvey Wise and Eunice Eva Shealy Wise.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years...

Apr 16, 2013

Perry Bennie Harmon, 83, of Newberry, widower of Mozelle Jones Harmon, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 1, 1930, in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Charlie Raymond and Carrie Parrott Harmon. He was retired from Harmon Logging and was a member of...

Apr 15, 2013

Johnny Charles Myers, 67, and Sally Felker Myers, 65, of Prosperity, died Saturday April 13, 2013.

Johnny was born in Germany on April 4, 1946, to the late Edward and Anita Fritz Myers. He was retired from the U.S. Army and Newberry County. He was a member of the Lutheran Church...

Apr 13, 2013

W. Caroll Carter passed away peacefully at his home April 13, 2013. Born in Moody Township, Marion County, SC on September 13. 1935, he was the son of the late Burney and Ruby Simmons Carter.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gentry Carter; a sister, Judy Carter Prince (Leon) and a large...

Apr 13, 2013

Jason Howard Cohen, 37, resident of Atlanta, formerly of Greenwood, died April 9, 2013 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born October 8, 1975, in Newberry, he was a son of Howard and Donna H. Cohen. He was a 1993 graduate of Greenwood High School and Piedmont Technical College with an Associate Degree...

Apr 12, 2013

Keith Alton Fulmer, 63, of Newberry, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at his residence.

Born on January 9, 1950, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Willie Fred and Alice Christine Wicker Fulmer.

He is survived by daughters, Candace Fulmer Cockfield of Columbia and Alanna Keith Fulmer...

Apr 12, 2013

James Willis “Jimmy” “Big Jim”Bedenbaugh, 63, of Saluda, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at Self Regional Hospital.

Born on April 10, 1950, in Greenwood, he was the son of the late Willis James and Leneil Matthews Bedenbaugh. He was a produce salesman and a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church.

Apr 9, 2013

Elbert Roy Franklin, 85, of Newberry, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 4, 1927, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Albert Sidney and Rosa Iola Oxner Franklin. He was a World War II Navy veteran, a retired carpenter and a member of Bethany...