Obituaries
Johnathan Nichols
Jan 18, 2024
Johnathan Jacob Nichols, 43, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 19,1980 in Newberry, South Carolina.
Johnathan loved his family and friends and was willing to help anyone even when he was not able to. He enjoyed the sport of fishing,and building computers, but his biggest passion was tinkering with cars, his and anyone...
Sandra Metts
Jan 17, 2024
Sandra Cannon Metts, 80, of Little Mountian, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 4, 1943 in Little Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Eula Bundrick Cannon. Mrs. Metts was a 1961 graduate of Chapin High School. She retired from Lexington-Richland School District 5, where she worked at Chapin Middle School...
Monica Cutshall
Jan 16, 2024
Monica Beck Cutshall, 54, of Silverstreet, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.
Born on January 27, 1969, in Newberry, she is a daughter of the late Daniel Beck and Wilma Hamilton Beck. Monica was a former employee of Senn Freight Lines and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and loved her grandchildren immensely.
She...
Mary Jane McFate
Jan 9, 2024
Mary Jane Moore McFate, 75, of Newberry, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at her home.
Born on March 9, 1948, in Elberton, GA, she was a daughter of the late George William and Lucy Mae Atkins Moore. Mrs. McFate was the retired manager of Days Inn in Newberry.
She is survived by her...
Deborah Watson
Jan 4, 2024
Deborah Evans Watson, 71, of Laurens, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Mrs. Watson was born to the late Lewis W. and Sylvia Stewart Evans on December 9, 1952.
She worked at Kemet in Simpsonville for a number of years, then after retiring she became a homemaker.
Mrs. Deborah had a passion for flowers, and took great joy in...
Alice Ruth Harmon
Jan 4, 2024
Alice Ruth Riley Harmon, 82, of Chapin, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Summitt Hills in Spartanburg.
Born on May 13, 1941, in Batesburg-Leesville, she was a daughter of the late John and Ruth Lindler Riley. Mrs. Harmon was a member of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James “Buddy” Harmon;...
Marian Sligh Bowers
Jan 1, 2024
Marian Louise Sligh Bowers, 91, of Prosperity, widow of Oscar Wheeler Bowers, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at her home.
Born on November 2, 1932, in Silverstreet, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Claude Sligh, Sr. and Elizabeth Waters Sligh. Mrs. Bowers retired as the lunchroom manager at Rikard Elementary. She was a member of Zion...
Bertha Lake
Dec 25, 2023
Bertha Farr Lake, 84, passed peacefully on the morning of Monday, December 25 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Bertha was born on February 9, 1939, the only child of Irby Neal and Marie King Farr; she grew up in Newberry’s West End area. She graduated from Newberry High School in 1957 and married John David Lake that same year in...
Bennetta Kiker
Dec 20, 2023
Bennetta Wicker Kiker, 94, of Conyers, GA, widow of John Kiker, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home.
Born on February 7, 1929, in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late John Bachman and Katie Pearl Graham Wicker. She had worked for John Harland Company and the Romp N'Roll Skating Rink. She was a member of...
Terry Greene
Dec 19, 2023
Terry Dean Greene, 79, of Newberry, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 11, 1944 in Clyde, N.C. he was a son of the late George Greene and Roxie Mathis Greene Livingston. Terry worked for James C. Doolittle Logging, Swing Transport, and later retired from United Wood. He was a member of Amity Lodge...
Brenda "Dean" Wheeler
Dec 16, 2023
Brenda “Dean” Geraldine Sligh Wheeler, 77, of Prosperity, widow of James Elton “Duck” Wheeler, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on September 9, 1946, in Whitmire, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Gerald and Ethel Prince Sligh. She was a born again Christian and a devoted mother. Dean was a 1964 graduate...
J. Wayne Fulmer
Dec 13, 2023
John Wayne Fulmer, 83, of Prosperity, widower of Kathy Fulmer, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Born on October 6, 1940, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Eddie Leroy and Lillie Mae Barrett Fulmer. He was a US Navy veteran and was retired from Allied Chemical Company. Wayne was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church where...
Wayne Stewart
Dec 13, 2023
Thomas Wayne Stewart, 82, of Whitmire, widower of Linda Drew Stewart, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on October 8, 1941, in Newberry, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Lillie Tramell Stewart. Mr. Stewart served in the SC National Guard and was retired from Cone Mill, Carlisle Plant. He was...
Richard Koon
Dec 13, 2023
Richard O’Neal Koon, 89, of Prosperity, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on September 19, 1934, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Fred O’Neal Koon and Zilla Garrett Koon Inman. He was an Army veteran who served in Germany. Mr. Koon retired in 1994 from the SC Highway Patrol as...
Harold Ruff
Dec 12, 2023
Joseph Harold Ruff, Jr., 66, of Newberry passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home.
Born on August 23, 1957, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Joseph Harold Ruff, Sr and Jeannette Spruell Ruff.
Harold's commitment to education was evident from an early age. He attended Newberry College, where he cultivated his passion for learning,...
Harold "Bo" Swindler
Dec 11, 2023
Harold Edward “Bo” Swindler, 95, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at White Oak Manor.
Born on August 6, 1928, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Charles James and Ola Cromer Swindler. He was an active member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church and served on various church committees and as treasurer for many...
Gladys L. Coats
Dec 10, 2023
Gladys Lathrop Coats, 89, of Newberry, was born on November 14, 1934, in Saluda County to the late Daniel P. Lathrop and Bessie Crouch Lathrop. She went home to our Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Gladys was married to the late Harold R Coats.
Gladys was a country girl at heart and cherished her memories of growing up in...
Stevens Johnson
Dec 9, 2023
Stevens Lee Johnson, 77, of Newberry, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home.
Born on May 17, 1946, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Minton and Nellie Kinard Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the S.C. National Guard and worked for American Fiber and Finishing – Oakland Plant. He had attended Cross Point Church.
He...
David Michael Kitchens
Dec 7, 2023
David Michael Kitchens also known as Kitch and Little Michael, 35, of Whitmire passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.
Michael was born on May 4, 1988, in Greenwood. He was the only child of James Michael “Mike” and Sara Frick Kitchens. He is survived in addition to his parents, by his paternal grandmother, Margaret Kitchens; aunts...
Alissa Rose Charpentier
Dec 3, 2023
Alissa Rose Charpentier of Newberry, a bright and beloved individual, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of thirteen. Born on July 6, 2010, in Greenville, Alissa left an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her.From her early years at Prosperity-Rikard Elementary to her current enrollment as an eighth grader at...
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