Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Walter B. Cousins, son of Ira T. and Bernice McMichael Cousins, and husband of Leonide "Bootsie" Cousins, died Friday, November 17, 2023.  Born March 12, 1934 in Newberry, SC he was a graduate of Newberry High School and Clemson College.

After college, Walter served in the US Army Signal Corp in Italy, and then returned to Newberry...

Nov 16, 2023

Kenneth E. Mostiler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was 85 years old.

Born on April 5, 1938, in Clifton, SC, he was the son of the late George Emmette and Pearl Johnson Mostiler. He grew up in...

Nov 14, 2023

Olivene Howell Hicks, 89, passed into Gods hands on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born in Anson County, North Carolina as the eldest child of the late Siler Dewey and Minnie Brown Howell. She graduated from Wingate College where she met her husband, the late Garlin Anderson Hicks. They were married from August 2, 1959, until his passing...

Nov 12, 2023

Mary Turner Jones, 72, of Newberry and formally of Greenwood, South Carolina died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry.

Mrs. Jones was born on December 3, 1950, in Greenwood County, a daughter to the late Olin Turner and the late Virginia Gunnin Turner. She was married to the late Mr. Randy Wayne...

Nov 12, 2023

Gilder Martin Neel, Jr., 76, of Newberry passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Just the day before, he celebrated one last Clemson Tiger victory where he sang his beloved alma mater, as he did traditionally. For Gilder, there were no more beautiful words than "Where the Blue Ridge yawns its greatness; where the Tigers play; here the...

Nov 10, 2023

Harvey Christopher Wren "Chris" was born July 31, 1952, in Charleston, SC and peacefully entered eternal rest at home on November 10, 2023.

Chris is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Cindy Roberts Kellett Wren, his children Sean Christopher Wren (Mary Kathryn), Hillary Wren O'Cain Shealy (Rembert "Lee"), his grandchildren Cameron Janine O'Cain, Brynlee McKenna...

Nov 10, 2023

Martha Hendrix Bowers 101, of Silverstreet, SC died Friday, November 10, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Bowers was born on July 26, 1922 in Newberry County, SC a daughter of the late Marcus Boyd Hendrix and Eula Lee Pitts Hendrix. She grew up in the Silverstreet area of Newberry County, attended the Newberry County schools and following...

Nov 6, 2023

James Harold Berry, 80, of Newberry, died at the William Bryan Jennings Dorn Medical Center in Columbia on Monday, November 7, 2023.

He was born to the late Sam and Lilly Berry on February 28, 1943.

James worked in the brickworks after serving in the United States Army.

He is survived by his...

Nov 5, 2023

Granville Lamar (Jim) Huffstetler, 89, of Chapin died on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. He was born to the later Arthur and Willie Mae (Mayer) Huffstetler on April 30, 1934. After graduating high school, he served in the Army. In 1957 Jim married Carolyn (Martin) Huffstetler, his wife of 66 years.

Jim was...

Nov 5, 2023

James "Jim" D. Allen, age 82, of Chapin, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home, with his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy H. Allen and his caregiver, Mary Martin at his side. Born August 18, 1941 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late James R. and Mary Carroll Allen.

Jim was a...

Oct 31, 2023

Debbie Oxner Jordan, 63, formerly of Newberry, passed away in Benton, Arkansas on October 31, 2023 after a brief illness.  She is the daughter of Jewel Oxner of Newberry and the late George T. Oxner.  Debbie was a graduate of Newberry High School.  After graduating she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education/Music from the University of South Carolina and...

Oct 30, 2023

Mike R. Beggs, 62, beloved father, husband, professor, minister, mentor, colleague, and great friend,

died Monday, October 30, 2023. He was predeceased by his grandparents, parents, and his talented

and treasured wife of 18 years, Sally. He was survived by his two sons, Zach and Nate, wife Becky,

sister Cara and her family,...

Oct 29, 2023

Elmer George Fleming, a resident and well-known icon of Newberry, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on February 21, 1937, in Elberton, Georgia, and was a son to the late George Fletcher Fleming and the late Bertha Lou Baulchin Fleming.

Elmer, also known as "The...

Oct 28, 2023

Carl Elwood McClure, a resident of Chapin, entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on May 9, 1946, in Dayton, Tennessee, he was a son to the late James Vincent McClure and the late Georgia Bea Donelson McClure.

Carl proudly served his country and was a United States...

Oct 25, 2023

Maurice "Moe" A. Desrosiers, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital with family and a priest from his church at his side.

He courageously battled Alzheimer's disease while being faithfully cared for at his nearby home in Chapin, SC, by his beloved wife of 66 years, Rose Desrosiers, and supported...

Oct 23, 2023

Brenda Mae Gambrell, 61, a resident of Newberry, died on October 23, 2023, at White Oak Manor. She was born on February 16, 1962, in Due West, South Carolina, she was the daughter to Mrs. Nancy Brock Gambrell and the late Marvin Gambrell.

Brenda was known to be a loving mother, grandmother, friend and caregiver. She impacted...

Oct 23, 2023

Paula C. Epting, 80, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away early Monday morning, October 23, 2023, at White Oak Manor.

She was the devoted spouse of the late, Randall B. Epting, Sr.

Born July 13, 1943, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cousins and the late Margaret Mitchell Cousins.

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Oct 21, 2023

Sunie Elizabeth Livingston Boozer unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on the night of Saturday, October 21, 2023. Although her life ended far too soon, she filled every day with serving others and loving her family, friends, and furry companions.

Born to Dr. Robert E. Livingston, III and Georgette DuTart Livingston on April 30, 1970, Elizabeth grew...

Oct 20, 2023

Melvin "Mel" J. Belter, a resident of Chapin, peacefully passed away on October 20, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on May 31, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI, the cherished son of the late Alphonse Belter and Eleanore Fadrowski. Mel shared 49 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Gore Belter.

A...

Oct 15, 2023

Michael Dominick Bilancio, 88, of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away on October 15, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

Michael was born December 28, 1934, in Orange, New Jersey and was a son to the late Rocco Bilancio and the late Mary Sellaro Bilancio. He is survived by his brother, Paul R. Bilancio....