Obituaries

Jun 9, 2024

Lu Lynn Galt Sexton, 88, of Newberry, SC, died peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her residence.

Born on February 19, 1936, in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas "Tom" Hutcherson and Heppie "Happy" Littleton Galt. She was the youngest child and was preceded in death by her older brothers, Thomas "Tommy"...

Jun 6, 2024

James Allen Salter, Jr., 66, of Prosperity, passed away at home Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 23, 1958, to Barbara Q. and the late James Allen "Hunchy" Salter, Sr., of Wagener. He cherished memories of growing up and working with his grandfather on the family farm. After graduating from...

Jun 6, 2024

Barbara Miller, 84, of Prosperity, SC, died on June 6, 2024 at Heritage at Lowman, Chapin.

Born on December 17, 1939, in Brevard, NC, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Excell and Alma Elizabeth (Price) Lothery.

Barbara attended college at Furman University and married her late husband in 1959. Barbara was a homemaker...

Jun 5, 2024

Roger Dale "Bubba" Perry, 78, of Silverstreet, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his son's home.

Born on April 9, 1946, in Tennesee, he was a son of the late Jesse Jermon Perry and Francis Elizabeth Davenport Perry.

His working years were spent on Mayers Farm as a milker for over 30 years.

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Jun 4, 2024

Cedalia Fellers Stevens, 97, of Newberry, widow of James Earl Stevens, died June 4, 2024, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Born March 4, 1927, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late John Pressley and Claudia Harmon Fellers. Mrs. Stevens was a lifelong member of Zion United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Lydia Fellowship...

Jun 4, 2024

Joyce E. Kelly, 86, of Newberry, SC, wife of the late US Army Chaplain Colonel Lawrence A. Kelly Jr., departed this life on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born Joyce Edna Dennis on November 30, 1937 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Anna Vivian Swindlehurst and Merlin Dennis, she later married her wonderful husband...

Jun 4, 2024

Dr. Victor Edward Terrana, 78, of Newberry, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

He was born on October 13, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a son of the late Michael Woodrow Terrana and the late Helen Veronica Sawicki.

Affectionately known as "Vic", who was by many things a gifted and...

Jun 3, 2024

Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum, 85, of Newberry died June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on December 15, 1938 in Chester, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas W., Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Fennell McCollum.

Throughout his life, Bob was a man of service. He graduated Chester High School and then...

May 22, 2024

Mary Bacon Clark McManaway, 91, of 110 Barn Road, White Rock, SC passed to be with her heavenly father on May 22nd, at Lexington Medical Center. In her last days, many members of her family stood with Mary and filled her room with love. A true testament to the strong family bond that will continue for generations to come....

May 21, 2024

Carolyn Key, 74, of Newberry, died May 21, 2024.

She was born on August 20, 1949 in Kershaw, a daughter of the late John J. Key and Allie Bass Pierce.

She was a loving mother.

She is survived by her life partner and best friend, Walter William Grossl; daughters, Melanie Crumpton and Bonnie...

May 18, 2024

Ruth Smith Wilson, 88, widow of Albert J. "A. J." Wilson, Jr., of Pomaria, South Carolina, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Agape Hospice House of Lexington.

Mrs. Wilson was born on May 24, 1935, in Newberry, SC, to the late Olin Smith and the late Georgia Mae Kunkle Smith Wilson. She was a graduate of Newberry...

May 18, 2024

Ruth Price Hewitt, 76, of Greenville, died Saturday May 18, 2024 at National Health Center, Mauldin.

Born on May 17, 1948, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Irby L. and June Price.

As a child, Ruth and her brothers spent countless summers in Newberry, spending time with their grandparents and extended...

May 17, 2024

Michael Timothy Ray, Sr., age 65, of Chapin, passed away on May 17, 2024 at his home.   Born July 28, 1958, he was a son of  Mack Carty and Veralene Gilliam Ray.    He was married to Linda Ann Ray.

Arrangements are pending at this time.   A complete obituary and service information will be shared here when they...

May 14, 2024

Jack Carter, 84, of Chester, SC passed away on February 29, 2024 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Born March 16, 1939 in Newberry, SC he was the son of the late Gladys Carter. He was predeceased by his wife Vickie Gregory Carter.

Jack spent his career in Textile Management with Newberry Mills, Tennessee Textiles,...

May 8, 2024

Mildred Long Kramer, beloved mother, wife, educator, and administrator, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on August 28, 1938, in Newberry, South Carolina. Her parents were Guy Long and Katherine Neel, both have passed on. She spent the first part of her life, growing up and going to school in...

May 6, 2024

Mary Evelyn Summer Shealy Bell, 90, of Mauldin passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home.

Born on March 24, 1934 in Chapin, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Everette and Mary Lou Wessinger Summer.

Evelyn retired from St. Francis Hospital System where she worked as a patient representative. She was...

May 6, 2024

Roberta Susan Leppo Keimach, age 78 of Chapin, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at The Heritage at Lowman. Born January 5, 1946, in Chelsea, MA she was the daughter of the late Hazel Rubenstein Goldstein. She was married for 51 years to her husband and the love of her life Jerrold "Jerry" Keimach.

She was a homemaker...

May 4, 2024

Loving father and grandfather, David Morriss Scott passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 82 years old.

A native of West Virginia, he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as a teenager and later served in the US Army. After returning to Florida, he met his wife of 47 years, and together they had 3 children. They...

May 4, 2024

Margery Paysinger Williamson, 97, known to most of her friends as "Sis," widow of the late Nathan Kibler Williamson, died Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2024, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington.

She was born on March 7, 1927, in Newberry, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Strother Culbreath and Marion Daniel Paysinger.

May 3, 2024

Steven "Stevie" Dickert Fuller, 69, of Pembroke, MA, and formerly of Newberry, SC, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024.

He was the beloved son of the late P. K. and Joan Fuller. Stevie is survived by his step-mother, Lennis Fuller, of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Paula (Tommy) Brewington, of Newberry, SC; and a brother, Kemper (Cindy)...