Obituaries

Terry Greene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lilah Julia McGlohorn

Lilah Julia McGlohorn

Dec 3, 2023

Lilah Julia McGlohorn, 3 month old daughter of Daniel Justin and Rebecca Bedenbaugh McGlohorn passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Lilah was born on August 16, 2023 in Columbia. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church on November 19, 2023. Lilah was loved dearly by her parents, grandparents, brother, and extended family.

She is survived by her parents,...

Richard Norman Witakowski

Richard Norman Witakowski

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Norman Witakowski, 89, of Prosperity, a beloved educator and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 3, 2023 at National Health Care Parklane.

Born on October 20, 1934 in Buffalo, New York, Richard led an extraordinary life that touched the hearts of many.Throughout his career, Richard dedicated himself to shaping the minds of young learners as an...

Tony Ballance

Tony Ballance

Dec 2, 2023

Tony Dwayne Ballance, 49, of Prosperity, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Prisma Health Baptist at Parkridge.

Born on March 30, 1974, in Heidelberg, Germany, he was the son of Cecil and Dora Quigley Ballance. Tony served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Mid State Tire.

He is survived in addition to his parents, Cecil and...

Rubye Shealy Glymph

Rubye Shealy Glymph

Dec 1, 2023

Rubye Shealy Glymph, 95, of Pomaria, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home

Mama went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Friday afternoon December 1. We all know there is a lot of celebrating in Heaven today."Miss Rubye" was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family, her nieces and nephews, as well as...

Alice Faye Shealy

Alice Faye Shealy

Nov 30, 2023

Alice Faye Koon Bedenbaugh Shealy, 86, of Prosperity, died November 30, 2023 at White Oak Manor.

Born on September 3, 1937 in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late James Lee Koon, Sr. and Agnes Hipp Koon.

Mrs. Shealy was a graduate of Newberry College and retired from First Citizens Bank. She was a member of Zion United Methodist...

1st Sgt. George Gerald Palmer, USMC Retired

1st Sgt. George Gerald Palmer, USMC Retired

Nov 29, 2023

1st Sgt. George Gerald Palmer, USMC, Retired, 90, of Prosperity, widower of Marjory Ann Blake Palmer, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at White Oak Manor.

Born on July 21, 1933, in Martin, TN, he was a son of the late Jake and Reba Reeves Palmer.

Mr. Palmer was drafted in 1952 to the United States Marine Corps where...

Frances Long

Frances Long

Nov 28, 2023

Frances Shealy Long, 97, of Newberry, widow of Furman Long , died peacefully Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home.

Born June 5, 1926 in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late Cebar Cline and Gerstle Price Shealy.

She and her late husband raised their five children on the family dairy farm. She embraced every element of the outdoors...

Hazel Wicker

Hazel Wicker

Nov 28, 2023

Hazel Wicker, 91, of Newberry died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Newberry Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 24, 1932, in Prosperity, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Isabell Metts Kinard.

Mrs. Wicker retired from Bell South, now AT&T, after serving 42 dedicated years. She was a lifetime member of Bachman Chapel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Wicker was lovingly...

Nancy Monroe

Nancy Monroe

Nov 27, 2023

Nancy Ophelia Ayers Monroe, 87, of Newberry, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at her residence.

Born on May 25, 1936 in Camden, Mrs. Monroe was the daughter of the late Dacus and Mable Shirley Ayers.

Mrs. Monroe was a United States Army veteran and a retired bookkeeper. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and working with stained glass. She...

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