Obituaries
Debra Sylvester
Apr 3, 2024
Debra Lee Simpson Sylvester, 70, of Newberry, widow of Dr. Robert Emerson Sylvester, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Hospice House of Laurens.
Born on August 12, 1953, in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Simpson, Sr. and Eulalie Robert Kreider Simpson.
Mrs. Sylvester is survived by children reared in the home, Jacob Salerno and...
Christine S. Senn
Apr 3, 2024
Christine Smith Senn, 91, of Prosperity, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.Christine was born on December 30, 1932 in Saluda County, South Carolina to the late Lindsay Drayton and Daisy Bedenbaugh Smith. She was a 1951 graduate of Bush River High School and retired as a Public Accountant.Christine was an active member of Macedonia...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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