Obituaries
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...
Keith Connelly
Feb 5, 2024
Keith Eldred “Monkey” Connelly, 68, of Newberry passed away at his residence.
Born on October 31, 1955 in Prosperity, he was the son of the late Eldred C. and Bernice Hawkins Connelly.
Keith retired from Kraft and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He was a talented artist. He loved drawing and was an avid wood craftsman.
He is survived by...
Albert Boland
Feb 4, 2024
Albert Boland, 70, of Little Mountain, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family.Born in Newberry, March 11, 1953, he was a son of the late Gordon Boland and Mary Lizzie “BoBo” Boland. Albert was retired from Georgia Pacific where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of Cross Point Church. He was an...
Ray "Winky" Dalton
Feb 2, 2024
Ray William “Winky” Dalton, 69, of Chappells, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his home.
Born on November 30, 1954, in Orangeburg, he was a son of the late Joseph Johnny William Dalton and Eula Esther Farmer Dalton. He worked at J.P. Stevens in Whitmire and retired as a supervisor with Kiswire. He was a member of Bonds Crossroads...
Manfred Gross
Feb 1, 2024
Manfred Albert Gross, also known as Fred, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 83, in Prosperity, South Carolina. He was born on April 29, 1940, in Hohenstadt, Germany. Fred's inquisitive nature led him to constantly seek knowledge throughout his life. He had a passion for soccer (football) from a young age and excelled at the sport...
Crystal Smith
Jan 29, 2024
Crystal Lynn Smith, 41, of Pomaria, passed away unexpectedly at her home.
Born on December 26, 1982 in Newberry, she was the daughter of Melvin and Donna Harris Smith. Crystal was a 2001 graduate of Mid Carolina High School and a 2003 graduate of Piedmont Technical College. She was presently employed with DoorDash and previously worked at the State Accident Fund...
Rodger Eargle
Jan 29, 2024
Rodger Waldo Eargle, 76, of Pomaria, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Brookdale Brushy Creek Senior Living in Greer.
Born on February 22, 1947, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Francis Waldo and Emma Wiggers Eargle. He was a 1965 graduate of Mid Carolina High School. He retired from South Carolina Electric and Gas at the...
Beatrice M. Riddle
Jan 29, 2024
Beatrice Mills Riddle, 91, of Newberry, widow of Claude William Riddle, Sr., passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Generations of Chapin.
Born on June 10, 1932, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the later Benjamin Tillman and Juanita Long Mills. She retired as a USDA Food Inspector . Mrs. Riddle was a member of Little River Dominick Presbyterian...
Lloyd Arrowood
Jan 26, 2024
Lloyd Gerald Arrowood, 49, of Prosperity, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home.
Born on June 26, 1974, Lloyd was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School, and later Piedmont Technical College. He would go on to work as a Lead Installer at Richardson's Heating and Air for over 20 years, and eventually moved on to Fulmer's Heating and...
Gary Gardner
Jan 24, 2024
Charles Gary Gardner, 80, of Norton, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at White Oak Nursing Home in Newberry, SC.
Born on February 28, 1943, in Norton, VA, he was a son of the late Willie and Maggie Cassidy Gardner.
He is survived by a sister, Brenda Hansel of Prosperity, SC; a brother, Fred (Patsy) Gardner of Mt. Carmel,...
Calvin Morris
Jan 24, 2024
Calvin Eugene Morris, 85, of Prosperity, widower of Patricia Ann “Patsy” Summer Morris, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Prisma Health Baptist at Parkridge.
Born on January 28, 1938, in Prosperity, he was the son of the late Bluma Brown and Evelyn Morris. Mr. Morris had served in the S.C. National Guard and was a member of St. Luke's...

