Obituaries

Blanche Felker

Jan 27, 2009

Blanche Dennis Felker, 93, of Newberry, widow of John William Felker died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Presbyterian Home in Clinton. Born on August 26, 1915 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Adger Thompson and Leila Floyd Dennis. Mrs. Felker was a retired registered nurse and radiologist and was head of the lab and X-ray...

Bill Barfield

Jan 27, 2009

George William “Bill” Barfield, Sr., of Newberry, died Thursday, January 8, 2009, at the age of 75. Bill was born in East Orange, New Jersey on April 28, 1933. He was the son of the late George Andrew and Frances Ione Smith Barfield.

Bill served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a sergeant in the...

David Graddick

Jan 27, 2009

Virgil David Graddick, 69, of Newberry, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. Born on April 25, 1939 in Newberry, he was a son of the late David Aaron and Anna Elizabeth Metts Graddick. He was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his sister, Arianne Graddick of...

Shirley Krauser

Jan 27, 2009

Shirley Caroline Krauser, 85, widow of Leonard Herbert Krauser, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Born on December 15, 1923 in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Rebecca Werchaizer Rosen. She was a former Travel Agent and was of the Jewish faith. Surviving are her sons, Jeffrey I. Krauser...

Marilyn Saarinen

May 8, 1925

Marilyn Joan Culy Saarinen, after years of struggles with dementia peacefully died on May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 31, 1934, Marilyn lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Marilyn was born in a small-town Muncie, IN. The middle daughter of Mary Pauline and Loyd Eugene Culy. Her sisters...