Obituaries

Dec 16, 2016

Dawn Marie Nelson Gray, 51, of Pomaria, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at her residence.

Born on July 14, 1965, in Kalamzoo, MI, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Nelson and Sarah Baker Nelson Shelton.

She is survived by her husband, Walter J. Gray; sons, Stephen (Jessica)...

Dec 14, 2016

Joseph Patrick Williams, 63, of Chappells, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Providence Hospital.

Born on March 30, 1953, in Augusta, GA, he was a son of the late William Lamar Williams, Sr. and Susie Patricia Kent Williams. He had worked for Komatsu of Newberry.

He is survived by...

Dec 10, 2016

Mary Sease Ruff Riser, 82, of Newberry, died Friday, December 9, 2016, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 23, 1934, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late David Luther and Nell Lominick Ruff. She was a lifelong member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and was an accomplished seamstress. Mrs....

Dec 8, 2016

Erick Rubino, 68. of Prosperity, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his residence.

Born on December 3, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late Victor and Virginia Daurie Rubino. He was retired from TECO -Tampa Electric. He served in the Navy with the radio operations, and received the National...

Dec 6, 2016

William Francis Miller III, 32, of Prosperity, died Monday, December 5, 2016, at his residence.

Born on May 10, 1984, he was the son of William Francis Miller, Jr. and Chyrell Weaver Thompson. He was a painter.

He is survived by his fiancée, Laura Moran; son, Nathaniel Miller; daughters,...

Dec 4, 2016

Ethel Roton Summer Coleman of Newberry, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, at her residence.

Born on March 27, 1932 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Bennie Rowell and Sudie Doshia Fulmer Roton. She worked for Allied Chemical. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church and attended Cross...

Dec 3, 2016

Mary Frances Lee Bostic, 88, of Newberry, died Friday, December 2, 2016, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 17, 1928, in Whitmire, she was the daughter of the late Butler and Susie McGathey Lee. She was retired from American Fiber and Finishing – Oakland Plant and was a member of Glenn...

Dec 2, 2016

Floy Long Eargle, 85, of Prosperity, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Born on September 2, 1931, in Prosperity, she was the daughter of Rufus Ira and Frances Livingston Long. She was a graduate of Columbia Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1952 and served...

Dec 1, 2016

Kenneth Charles Lake, 67, of Newberry, died December 1, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on August 27, 1949, in Newberry, he was a the son of the late Charles J. and Evelyn Kunkle Lake. He retired from International Paper in Silverstreet. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church where he...

Dec 1, 2016

Louise Alberta Williams Morris, 94, of Prosperity, widow of Elbert Morris, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at White Oak Manor.

Born on June 1, 1922, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Estelle King Williams. She retired from the Saluda Hosiery Mill and after retirement kept her grandchildren. She...

Nov 30, 2016

Ramona Fowler Berry, 62, of Newberry, widow of Keister Wayne Berry, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her residence.

Born on September 10, 1954, in Columbia, she was a daughter of Marie Wise Cronk and the late Raymond W. Fowler. She was a registered nurse having worked at White Oak Manor-Newberry, Palmetto Health...

Nov 30, 2016

Joseph A. Bernier, 79, of Newberry, widow of Marian Harrison Bernier, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at his residence.

Born on May 29, 1937, in Pittsford, VT, he was a son of the late Joseph a. Bernier, Sr. and Leona Trombley Bernier. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served in the...

Nov 30, 2016

Laura Welborn Reid, 59, of Newberry died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 27, 1956, in Wilksboro, N.C., she was a daughter of Carley S. Welborn and the late Ruth Pharr Welborn.

Laura loved music and adored her granddaughter, Fiona.

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Nov 28, 2016

Timothy Wayne Pasco, 49, of Laurens, died Saturday, November 26, 2016, at his residence.

Born on January 11, 1967, in Greenwood, he was the son of Lynda Wright Rayfield and the late Patrick Pasco. He was the purchasing agent for Anderson Flooring and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Laurens. He...

Nov 25, 2016

Harvey Dow “Cush” Thomas, III, 57, of Leesville died November 25, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Newberry, he was a son of Harvey Dow Thomas, Jr. and the late Joy Willingham Thomas. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and was an Industrial Journeyman Electrician. He was...

Nov 25, 2016

Elizabeth Suber Berley, 88, of Pomaria, widow of James Harvey Berley, died November 25, 2016 at J.F. Hawkins Health Care.

Born on March 12, 1928 in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late Willie Jacob Suber, Sr. and Edna Leitzsey Suber. She was a graduate of Pomaria High School and received a degree in...

Nov 24, 2016

Avalee Miller Hawkins, 90, of Newberry, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at White Oak Manor.

Born on April 1, 1926, in Catawba County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Beulah Davis Miller. She was retired from Damon International.

Mrs. Hawkins is survived by nieces,...

Nov 23, 2016

Jessie Graham Kitchens, 99, of Whitmire, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born October 29,1917 in Pomaria, she was the first born of the late Ernest O. Graham and Eunice Ringer Graham.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Berley...

Nov 21, 2016

Jesse Levi Longshore, 85, of Union, widower of Mattie Koon Longshore, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Heartland Health Care of Union.

Born on July 2, 1931, in Newberry, he was a son of the late James Jacob and Jessie McKittrick Longshore. He was the owner of the Little Country Store.

Nov 21, 2016

Carleton Lee Griffen, 46, of Newberry, died Sunday, November 20, 2016, at his residence.

Born on August 19, 1970, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Herbert “Dixie” Griffen, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Robbins Griffen. He was employed with Smitty's Trucking.

He...