Obituaries

Jan 14, 2020

Julia Faye Boozer McSwain, 89, of Newberry, widow of John J. (Bill) McSwain, passed from this life on January 14, 2020. Born February 27, 1930, in Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Freddie Dawkins Boozer.

Mrs. McSwain was a graduate of Stoney Hill School, Columbia Hospital School...

Jan 13, 2020

Alice Faye Clark Rice, 79, of Whitmire, widow of Leon S. Rice, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 12, 1940 in Alamance County, NC, she was a daughter of the late James William and Murma Sue Clayton Clark. She was retired from Kendall Company, Oakland...

Jan 11, 2020

Howard Nixon Parks, 91, devoted family man and dear friend to many, passed away on August 4, 2019 in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Born March 25, 1928 to Thomas Nixon, Jr. and Ethel Parks in Newberry, South Carolina, Howard attended Newberry public schools and was graduated from Newberry High in 1945. While in high school, Howard...

Jan 11, 2020

Randall Graham Floyd, 70, of Pomaria, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence.

Born on May 5, 1949 in Newberry, he was a son of Dorothy Annette Graham Floyd and the late John Vinal Floyd, Sr.. He was a Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was the retired owner of Floyd Erectors. Mr....

Jan 8, 2020

James Ralph Hamm, 87, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Born on May 24, 1932 in Newberry, he was the son of the late James Ira and Florence Eargle Hamm. He served during the Korean War in the US Army. Mr. Hamm retired after 37 years as an educator and coach. He...

Jan 4, 2020

Cecilia Bailey “Cindy” Nobles, 68, of Newberry, died Frida, January 3, 2020 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Staunton, VA to the late Robert Preston Bailey, Sr. and Dorothy Campbell Nobles. She was a former employee of Enmark Gas Stations, and enjoyed watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel.

She...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Marion G. Bradfield , 88, of Newberry, SC passed away unexpectedly at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Born in Chambers County, AL on December 30, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Bennett Gray of Fairfax, AL . She graduated high school in Nashville,...

Jan 1, 2020

Michael Eugene Cromer, 59, of Newberry, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Prisma Health Baptist.

Born on February 16, 1960 in Newberry, a son of the late Normon O. and Elizabeth McCumber Cromer. He was a 1982 graduate of Newberry College and formerly worked at the Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority and was...

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Marion G. Bradfield , 88, of Newberry, SC passed away unexpectedly at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Born in Chambers County, AL on December 30, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Bennett Gray of Fairfax, AL . She graduated...

Dec 31, 2019

Lawrence Henry “Larry” Crocker, Jr., 71, of Prosperity, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at his residence.

Born on April 22, 1948 in Gaffney, he was a son of the late Lawrence Henry Crocker, Sr. and Louise Allison Crocker. He was a graduate of Limestone College and was a US Navy veteran having served...

Dec 30, 2019

Denise Floyd Owens, 50, of Silverstreet, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Self Regional Hospital.

Born on December 28, 1969 in Hampton, VA, she was a daughter of Wilbur and Connie Bradford Floyd. She had worked at Kids Unlimited, ISA, Louis Rich and the Newberry Child Development Center. Denise was a member of...

Dec 30, 2019

Jerry A. Nichols, 78, of Newberry, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence.

Born on July 10, 1941 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Willie Herman and Ruby Dominick Nichols. He was a graduate of Newberry High School and served in the US Army. Mr. Nichols was retired from...

Dec 28, 2019

Eula Mae Chapman Nolff, 89, of Little Mountain, widow of Dwight Eugene Nolff, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at her residence.

Born on March 25, 1930 in Little Mountain, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Eula Viola Shealy Chapman. Mrs. Nolff was retired from Ellet Brothers. She was a...

Dec 26, 2019

John Daniel Latimer, 76, of Pomaria, died Wednesday, December, 25, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Clinton, Iowa, he was a son of the late Odie and Macie Sears Latimer. John served in the Iowa National Guard and was a retired iron worker. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He loved playing...

Dec 17, 2019

Horace Lee “Pete” Boozer, Jr. 94, of Newberry, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born on January 5, 1925 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Horace Lee Boozer, Sr. and Rebecca Harmon Boozer. He graduated from the Bush River High School and served in World War...

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Sheppard Langford, 68, of Prosperity died peacefully Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her residence after an extended illness with her beloved husband by her side.

Born on February 12, 1951 in Newberry, she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert “Red” and Gloria Padgett Sheppard. She was retired from McKechnie...

Dec 11, 2019

Rhonda M. Whray, 59, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her residence.

Born on June 23, 1960 in Woodbridge, VA, she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Madie McLamb Browning. She worked in the produce department at Bi Lo and also for TNG Merchandiser Company.

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Dec 11, 2019

Michael "Mickey" Thomas Moye, 64, of North Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 11, 2019. His memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of North Charleston, 4217 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. The family will receive guests from 2:00pm until the time of service. Arrangements...

Dec 10, 2019

Lorraine Huntley Stewart, 72, of Prosperity, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Agape Hospice House in Lexington.

Born on March 15, 1947 in Detroit Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Pachota Klenk.  She was the former owner of Fine Line Furniture in Indianapolis, IN.

She is survived by her...

Dec 10, 2019

Martha Ann Young Meadows, 86, of Silverstreet, widow of Elijah Garnett Meadows, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Hospice of House of Laurens County.

Born on February 7, 1933 in Spencer, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hampton Theodore and Josephine Pettigrew Young. Mrs. Meadows was a member of Trinity...