Obituaries
Larry Rhyne
Jun 6, 2025
Larry Neal Rhyne, 79, of Whitmire, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Newberry Health.
Born on February 23, 1946, in Gastonia, NC, he was a son of the late Neal Rhyne and Mildred Jackson Gurley. Mr. Rhyne was retired after 32 years from Tyco of Rock Hill. He enjoyed life and found great pleasure in fishing, hunting, camping and...
Terry Langford
Jun 4, 2025
Terry Robert Langford, 58, of Prosperity, died June 4, 2025.
Born on December 24, 1966 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Thomas Ray and Dorothy Fulmer Langford. Terry was a 1985 graduate of Newberry High School and a member of Cross Point Church. He was a former pole plant manager at Valmont for 30 years. Terry was a...
Larry "Bull" Morris
Jun 3, 2025
Larry Allen "Bull" Morris, 78, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on February 19, 1947, in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Elbert and Louise Williams Morris. He served in the U.S. Army in the security agency during the Vietnam War. Larry's professional career spanned thirty-three years with AT&T where he was...
Joanne Halfacre Hutto
Jun 1, 2025
Our sweet Momma, Joanne Halfacre Hutto, passed away June 1, 2025 at the young age of 92 years old. She is survived by her two children: Clarence Claude Hutto, III (Molly) of Prides Crossing, Massachusetts, Sarah Jo Hutto Funkhouser (David) Mint Hill, NC; grandchildren: Laura Harvell (Matt) of Colorado, JoJo Hutto (Mint Hill, NC), Luke Funkhouser (York, SC) and grandogs Waffles...
Tia Parker
May 30, 2025
Tia Denise Martin Parker, 67, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at MUSC Columbia.
Tia was born on October 8, 1957 to Alzada Sluss and the late Donald Martin. She was a devout Christian woman, letting her love for the Lord and her faith in Him guide her life. Tia's love for God was reflected in her love...
Herman William "Billy" Dawkins
May 30, 2025
Herman William “Billy” Dawkins, 74, of Kinards, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 12, 1950, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Herman G. and Brunell Livingston Dawkins. He was retired from Newberry Feed & Farm and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He had a great love for horses...
Kyle Richardson
May 29, 2025
Rondall Kyle Richardson, 67, of Newberry, died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born on October 6, 1957 in Newberry, he was a son of Loretta M. Richardson and the late Houseal C. “Doc” Richardson. Kyle was a 1978 graduate of Newberry High School and retired from Bi-Lo in Newberry. He was a life-long member of Epting Memorial United Methodist...
Wayne Richardson
May 27, 2025
Horace Wayne Richardson, 86, of Little Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home.
Born on March 18, 1939, in Prosperity, to the late Horace Clifford and Alda Ruth Long Richardson. Wayne worked for Kendall Company, Mollohon Plant until it closed and then he worked at ISE America until retirement. Following retirement he worked for a number of years...
Robert "Robby" Ruff
May 26, 2025
Robert Marion “Robby” Ruff, 86, of Newberry, passed away on May 26, 2025, at his home.
Born on November 3, 1938, in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Marian Olivia Halfacre Ruff. Robby attended St. Philip’s School and graduated from Pomaria High School in 1956. He attended Newberry College. He served in the South Carolina...
Randolph Telfer
May 23, 2025
Randolph James Telfer, 66, of Newberry, widower of Rebecca Herrell “Becky” Telfer, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.
Born on June 14, 1958, in Martins Ferry, OH, he was a son of Grace Rider Telfer and the late Richard Telfer. He was a Navy veteran and worked in the restaurant industry as a chef.
Survivors include his mother, Grace...
Gloria B. Shealy
May 22, 2025
Gloria “Jean” B. Shealy, of Pomaria, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Newberry Memorial Hospital. She was 83.
Born on August 12, 1941, Gloria was the daughter of the late Alton B. Berley and Dorothy Griffin Berley. She was a proud member of the first graduating class of Mid-Carolina High School. While in high school, she took piano lessons...
Marcia A. Cole
May 21, 2025
January 1940 saw the birth of Marcia Lee Allen to Edwin Joseph Allen and Margaret Louise Allen of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Her father, a graduate of Texas A&M and MIT, was an engineer and inventor with General Electric. His lightning arrester adorned the roofs of millions of homes from the 1940's through the 1970's.
Marcia's mother was a widely and liberally educated...
Kenneth Larry Morris
May 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Larry Morris, a beloved brother, friend, and adventurer, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ken passed away on May 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unforgettable memories.
Ken’s love for life was infectious. A true sports enthusiast, he especially cherished football and everything related to Clemson...
Denise Floyd
May 18, 2025
Denise Elaine Floyd, 39, of Newberry, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston.
Born on August 5, 1985, in Newberry, she was a daughter of Peggy Shealy Floyd and the late James David Floyd. Denise was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her mother, Peggy Floyd of Newberry; her fiance, Adam Miller and aunt,...
Renee Bedenbaugh Chapman
May 17, 2025
Renee Rae Bedenbaugh Chapman, 49, of Newberry, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her residence.
Born on January 7, 1976 in Columbia, she was the daughter of Mary Eva Doolittle Bedenbaugh and the late Jesse Carroll Bedenbaugh. Renee was a Physical Therapist Assistant with Amedisys. She was a member of Bush River Baptist Church where she was the former church treasurer....
Duane E. Harris
May 16, 2025
Duane E. Harris, 78, of Pomaria, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Newberry Health.
Born on January 21, 1947 in Fairfield County, he was a son of the late Carl and Josephine Walker Harris. Mr. Harris worked in construction for many years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He was involved with prison ministries in Texas and in...
Adell B. Stockman
May 11, 2025
Mrs. Adell B. Stockman was born on December 17, 1933 in Chapin, and passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Julius P. and Lula Meetze Bickley.
She graduated Chapin High School in 1952 and worked in retail and insurance fields in Columbia until she met and married George William “Bill” Stockman. Together they raised...
Jacob D. Epting
May 11, 2025
Jacob D. “Jake” Epting, Jr., 85 of Kinards, widower of Sylvia O'nealia Bundrick Epting, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his residence.
Born on August 15, 1939 in Chappells, he was the son of the late Jacob Dewey and Helen Harmon Epting. Mr. Epting retired from Champion International and served in the South Carolina National Guard. He was a member of...
Marilyn Saarinen
May 8, 2025
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...
Charles Leitzsey
May 8, 2025
Charles Grady Leitzsey, 77, of Newberry, widower of Susan Rowe Leitzsey, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home.
Born on April 23, 1948, in Pomaria, he was a son of the late George Grady and Tillie Christine Cromer Leitzsey. He retired from the Newberry County Public Works and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He was...
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