Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

Betty Childers McCoig, 89, of Prosperity, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Shelia.

Born in Glasgow, W.V., she was a daughter of the late Ottmer and Edna Rutledge Childers. She retired after 22 years of service from the Lowman Home. She loved cooking for her family and friends....

Oct 15, 2018

Daniel Wallace Werts, 91, of Elloree passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born on June 11, 1927 in Newberry County to the late Middleton and Julia Koon Werts. In addition to his parents, Wallace was preceded in death by his first wife, Madilyn Jackson Werts and three brothers and two sisters. Wallace retired from...

Oct 14, 2018

Nancy Turner Shealy, 73, of Newberry died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 5, 1945, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Robert Alvin Turner, Sr. and Essie Enlow Turner Suit.

She was a member of Summer Memorial Lutheran Church and...

Oct 9, 2018

Marvin Richard “Bojack” Bouknight, 77, of Prosperity, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 10, 1941, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Larry Jonas and Minnie Viola Long Bouknight. He formerly worked for Duke Power and at Roberts Foundry. He was a member of...

Oct 6, 2018

Dorothy Ann Bundrick, 68, of Newberry, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Michael Bundrick (Kimberly); sisters, Carol Templeton (Sandy) and Nell Martin (Sammy); several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ms. Bundrick was predeceased by a son, Vernon Bundrick.

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Oct 4, 2018

Ricky Dale Barker, 68, of Newberry, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Springfield Place.

Born on October 3, 1950 in Laurens, he was a son of the late Claude Barker and Louise Osborne Barker Jackson. He was a graduate of Ford High School where he was an outstanding football player and had his...

Sep 29, 2018

Mary Frances Lipsey Williamson, 82 of Little Mountain, widow of George S. Williamson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday September 28, 2018.

Born in Union County, she was a daughter of the late James Ernest and Annie Belle Knox Lipsey.

She is survived by her...

Sep 22, 2018

Robert Eugene Boozer, 55, of Newberry, died Friday, September 21, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on July 11, 1963, in Whitmire, he was the son of the late Lewis N. and Evelyn Livingtson Boozer. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Mr. Boozer is survived by his wife, Wendy Farmer...

Sep 21, 2018

Sue Ellen Ochiltree Howe, 53, of Newberry, died Friday, September 21, 2018, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on February 6, 1965 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Jerry Wayne and Viola Virginia “Jenny” Murphy Ochiltree. She was a dietitian at Springfield Place.

Mrs. Howe is survived by...

Sep 18, 2018

Ronald Lewis “Ronnie” Porter, 63,of Prosperity died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Harold Lewis and Patricia Revis Porter. He was a partner in K's Rentals and was the retired owner of Mid-Carolina Welding. Ronnie loved life and was always there to help others.....

Sep 16, 2018

William Thomas “Tommy” Kunkle, 71, of Prosperity, died September 16, 2018 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born in Newberry on July 7, 1947, he was a son of the late James Ellis and Eleanor Folk Kunkle. He was a United States Army veteran and served 2 tours in Vietnam. He retired from Norfolk...

Sep 14, 2018

Alma Joyce McDonald, 79, of Newberry, died Thursday, September 13, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, September 22, 2018, at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel.

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Sep 12, 2018

Shirley Ann Hilton Rinehart, 81, of Newberry, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at her residence.

Born on February 28, 1937, in Kershaw, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Annie Belle Catoe Hilton. She was retired after over 50 years as a registered nurse at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Rinehart...

Sep 5, 2018

Linda Joyce Collins Zeigler, 75, of Prosperity, widow of Emzie Mack Zeigler, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Born on February 25, 1943, in Latta, she was a daughter of Allene Shelley Collins and the late B.C. Collins. She was a retired secretary and a devoted caregiver. She was a member of St. Luke's...

Sep 5, 2018

G. Stockman “Stocky” Richardson, 88, retired mail carrier of Pomaria.

Services for G. Stockman Richardson will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 209 New Hope...

Sep 3, 2018

Phillip Ray Cannon, 62, of Newberry, widower of Claire Crossland Cannon, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Palmetto Health Baptist.

Born on October 3, 1955, in Columbia, he was a son of the late William Curtis Cannon and Hazel Millwood Cannon Allen. He was a carpenter and attended West End Baptist Church.

Sep 3, 2018

Joseph Alvin Jackson, 92, of Newberry, widower of Margie Rebecca Jackson, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at his residence.

Born on November 29, 1925, in Chester, he was a son of the late Joseph Albert and Jessie Pearl Boyd Jackson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II having served on the...

Aug 31, 2018

Luther Evans “Buster” Bowers, 72, of Prosperity, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at his residence.

Born on June 13, 1946 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Clemson Eugene Bowers and Lola Mae Morgan Bates. He was US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from CSX Railroad as...

Aug 30, 2018

MSG James Cecil Fulmer (RET), 80, of Prosperity died August 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was the youngest son of the late O.V. And Louise Koon Fulmer.

He served forty-two years with the South Carolina Army National Guard and retired as a full-time Technician for the 218 th Brigade in...

Aug 30, 2018

Ronny Delane Knopp, 78, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, August 30, 2018, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 5, 1939, in West Virgina, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Edna Nesselrotte Knoppe. He was a US Navy veteran and was retired from Monsanto.

Mr. Knopp...