Obituaries

Nov 1, 2018

Carlton Griffith “Bo” Bowers, 88, of Little Mountain passed away on October 31, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.

“Bo” was born in Little Mountain to the late Ernest and Clara Griffith Bowers. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Nell Hartman Bowers; daughters, Ann Sanders (Jim) and Audrey...

Oct 29, 2018

Marie Collier Nobles, 84, of Newberry, widow of William H. "Boochie" Nobles, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on September 24, 1934, in Black Mountain, NC, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Ruth Pace Collier. She was retired from the Newberry County School System and was...

Oct 22, 2018

Marion Fay Reese Spearman of Chappells passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Springfield Place, Newberry, SC.

She was born on January 15, 1925 in Pomaria, SC, the daughter of the late John Henry and Pearl Thelma Berley Reese. She was married for 61 years to the late William Elbert “Buddy” Spearman,...

Oct 20, 2018

Frank Heaps, Jr., 74, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Newberry Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 12, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee, he was the son of Frank Heaps, Sr., and Alene Heaps, both deceased.  He was a graduate of Woodward High School and a member of the Ohio...

Oct 19, 2018

Narvis Estelle Hipp Werts, 85, of Prosperity, widow of Paul Monroe Werts, died October 18, 2018 at White Oak Manor.

Born on November 6, 1932in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Newton Marvin and Gussie Lou Mills Hipp. She was a graduate of Prosperity High School where she played basketball. She...

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. She loved...

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...