Obituaries

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....

Shelvie Shealy

Shelvie Shealy

Jul 30, 2023

Shelvie Jean Dominick Shealy, 85, of Prosperity, widow of Charles Franklin Shealy, passed away July 30, 2023 at her residence.

Born in Clinton, SC on July 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Lula Mae Mills Dominick. Mrs. Shealy was employed with Prosperity Manufacturing, Old School Manufacturing and later worked at The Smoke House in the...

Ray Amick

Ray Amick

Jul 27, 2023

Carol Ray Amick, 77, of Prosperity, died July 27, 2023 at his home in Maggie Valley, N.C.

Born on November 28, 1945 in Newberry, he was the son of the late Sammie Evans and Toye Amick.

Mr. Amick retired from the South Carolina Department of Transportation as a Roadway Engineer. He was a life-long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church....

Michael C. Wood

Michael C. Wood

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Charles Wood, Jr., 48, of Prosperity, died July 26, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Born on June 14, 1975 in Atlanta, GA, he was a son of Marilyn Jernigan Wood and the late Michael Charles Wood, Sr.

Michael was a 1998 graduate of Newberry College where he played football. He served on the board of the Newberry Soil...

Hazel F. Hilley

Hazel F. Hilley

Jul 25, 2023

Hazel Farmer Hilley, 87, of Newberry, widow of Elbert Lee Hilley, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 5, 1935, in Ware Shoals, she was a daughter of the late Roy D.T. Farmer and Ruthie Mae Collins Farmer.  She operated Hazel’s Daycare for many years where she was...

Myrtie Wessinger

Myrtie Wessinger

Jul 22, 2023

Myrtie Boland Wessinger, 86, of Prosperity, widow of Tommy Joe Wessinger, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home.

Born on March 18, 1937, in Lexington County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Eva Shealy Boland.

Myrtie was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She later chose cosmetology as her profession where she was the...

Alvin David Connelly

Alvin David Connelly

Jul 21, 2023

Alvin David Connelly, 81, of Prosperity, widower of Susan Price Connelly, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Generations of Irmo.

Born on February 27, 1942, in Prosperity, he was a son of the late James and Mertie Hawkins Connelly. Mr. Connelly served in the Army National Guard for six years and was retired from South Carolina Electric &...

Gene Counts

Gene Counts

Jul 15, 2023

Gene Louis Counts, 82, of Prosperity, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.

Born on August 13, 1940 in Prosperity, he was a son of the late Clarence Boyd “Red” and Nell Long Counts.

He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and was the Most Valuable Player for the Basketball Team his senior year. Mr. Counts was a...

Candy Rowe Busby

Candy Rowe Busby

Jul 11, 2023

Candy Rowe Busby, 67, of Newberry, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 19, 1956, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late James D. “Doc” and Mozelle Rowe.  Mrs. Busby was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry A. Busby;...

Palmer Shealy

Palmer Shealy

Jul 5, 2023

John Palmer Shealy, Sr, of Pomaria, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born on January 23, 1938, in Pomaria, SC, he was the son of the late Roy Palmer Shealy and Carrie Lou Kinard Shealy. He graduated from Pomaria High School and began his lifelong career as a dairy farmer.

Palmer had a passion...

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