Obituaries

Sue Hartman

Sue Hartman

Sep 7, 2023

Cynthia Sue Merchant Hartman, 74, of Prosperity, widow of Charles Richard Hartman, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born on August 16, 1949, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Norris L. and Jennie Ballard Merchant. Sue obtained an associate degree from Piedmont Technical College and attended Newberry College. She retired from...

Richard Mills

Richard Mills

Sep 6, 2023

Richard Lee Mills, 76, of Newberry, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the home of his daughter in Columbia.

Born on March 1, 1947, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Harvey Lee and Doris Dawkins Mills.

He had a longtime career at Kendall Company, Oakland Mill from which he retired after 44 years.

Richard served...

Colleen Biehl

Colleen Biehl

Sep 4, 2023

Juanita Colleen (Richards) Biehl, age 70, of Chapin, SC passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  

Born December 1, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Nora (Davis) Richards.  

Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.  She was very proud to be the first...

Ellen Shaw

Ellen Shaw

Sep 2, 2023

Ellen Vivian Epting Shaw, 84, of Newberry, widow of Stephen F. Shaw passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at the J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

She was born on February 2, 1939, in Newberry County to the late Eugene Lee and Annie Lou Shealy Epting.She had a fulfilling career at Greenwood Mills from which she retired after 47 years....

Patricia "Pat" Wise

Patricia "Pat" Wise

Aug 28, 2023

Carolyn Patricia “Pat” Wise, 75, of Prosperity, SC peacefully passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023 at home.

Born on August 7, 1948 in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of the late C.P. And Alma Williams.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve Wise; a son, Jamie (Marynell) Wise of Little Mountain; a daughter, Kelly...

Blake Shirey

Blake Shirey

Aug 25, 2023

Christopher Blake Shirey, 32, of Pomaria, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at his residence.

Born on May 27, 1991 in Columbia, he was the son of Charles Tracey and Connie Lominick Shirey.

He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School, Class of 2009 and was the owner of B & C Home-Land Service. Blake had a huge heart and loved...

Marlana Kooistra

Marlana Kooistra

Aug 21, 2023

Marla a Sue Brown Kooistra, 65, of Prosperity, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home.

Born on February 8, 1958, in Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Marie Petrie Brown.  Mrs. Kooistra served for thirteen years in the Air Force Reserves and had been a caregiver.

She is survived by...

Timothy Looney

Timothy Looney

Aug 17, 2023

Timothy Clyde Looney, 74, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home.

Born on March 29, 1949, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Edward Clyde and Elsie Lorain Shealy Looney. He had retired from Allied Chemical (Honeywell) and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Looney was a strong supporter of the Disabled Veterans and...

Dorothy Hawkins Wise

Dorothy Hawkins Wise

Aug 16, 2023

Dorothy Hawkins Wise, 98, of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at White Oak Manor surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Wise was born on January 8, 1925, in Prosperity, SC.  She was the daughter of the late George Irvin Hawkins and Rilla Epting Hawkins.  She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 56 years, Charles Edwin Wise.

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George Edward Keysor

George Edward Keysor

Aug 15, 2023

George Edward Keysor, 83, of Newberry, SC, passed away at his home on August 15, 2023.  George was born in Saranac, NY, on August 1, 1940, to the late Clarence Keysor and Julia (Bowen) Keysor.  

Growing up on a farm, George learned the value of hard work and embodied this throughout his life.  He graduated from Saranac Central High...

Anthony "Tony" McCullough

Anthony "Tony" McCullough

Aug 14, 2023

Anthony Wayne “Tony” McCullough, 49, of Newberry, has passed away.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mack Dillard Lee

Mack Dillard Lee

Aug 13, 2023

Mack Dillard Lee, 85, of Newberry, passed away at his home in Newberry on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born December 1, 1937, in Laurens, SC. He was the son of the late Marion Dillard Lee and Lena Fae Mitchell Lee, both of Laurens. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Madden Lee and...

Scott Malyerck

Scott Malyerck

Aug 9, 2023

Scott Malyerck: A Legacy of Dedicated Service to South Carolina and Country

Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Scott's legacy is marked by his exceptional contributions to upholding American Democracy, his commitment to Conservative Values, and his commitment to military service.

Scott Malyerck's journey began at the University of South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political...

Katheryn Shivers Meetze

Katheryn Shivers Meetze

Aug 8, 2023

 

Katheryn Grace Shivers Meetze, 84, of Prosperity, widow of Walter Barron Meetze, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland.

Born on December 18, 1938, in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Almond O”Kelley Shivers. Mrs. Meetze was retired from the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

She is survived by sons, Jack Barron...

Rachel W. Wicker

Rachel W. Wicker

Aug 8, 2023

Rachel Wise Wicker, 97, of Newberry, widow of Herman Graham Wicker, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at White Oak Manor.

Born on April 22, 1926 in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Harvey and Eva Shealy Wise. She was the last surviving member of the Bush River High School Class of 1942. Mrs. Wicker retired from Greenwood...

Darlene Anne Richter

Darlene Anne Richter

Aug 7, 2023

Darlene Anne Collson Richter, 88, of Springfield Place, Newberry, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington.

Born on January 30, 1935, in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Emma Rothchild Collson.  Ms. Richter had been a Licensed Practical Nurse.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Rose) Richter of Prosperity...

Clara Sue "Mama Sue" Waites

Clara Sue "Mama Sue" Waites

Aug 6, 2023

Clara Sue “Mama Sue” Snelgrove Waites, 83, of Pomaria, widow of Kenneth B. Waites, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland surrounded by her family and friends.

Born on September 8, 1939, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Carl C. Snelgrove, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Sligh Snelgrove.  She was a homemaker and had kept...

Marclus "Mark" Thornhill

Marclus "Mark" Thornhill

Aug 4, 2023

Marclus "Mark" Shannon Thornhill, 48,  of Prosperity, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

He was born in Newberry on October 23, 1974, to Nancy Ann Cagle Thornhill and the late Robert Eugene Thornhill

After graduating from Mid Carolina High School in 1992, he was a successful entrepreneur who...

Harriett Connelly

Harriett Connelly

Aug 3, 2023

Mrs. Harriett Taylor Connelly, 77, wife of Mitchel J. Connelly of Prosperity, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Sam Pat and Frances Summer Taylor of Prosperity. Harriett was a retired supervisor with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce, and previously worked as assistant to the Human Resource Director at...

Judy Wicker

Judy Wicker

Aug 1, 2023

Judy Berry Wicker, 78, of Prosperity, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her residence.

Born on November 10, 1944 in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late L.G. and Mary Irene Williams Berry. She was a homemaker, and showed her devotion and love for children by working at Small World Daycare and volunteering at Mid-Carolina Middle School....

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