Obituaries

Heather Marie Black

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...