Obituaries

Melba Neelands Bowers

Melba Neelands Bowers

Feb 8, 2021

Melba Neelands Bowers, 59, of Prosperity, died Monday, February 8, at Prisma Richland Memorial Hospital. She was born August 31, 1961 in Newberry to the late Minor Edmond Neelands and Peggy Wessinger Neelands. Melba was loved by everyone who knew her. Being a Mom was her greatest life's work and spending time with her sons and their friends brought her...

Randall Cousins Gilbert

Randall Cousins Gilbert

Feb 8, 2021

Randall "Randy" Cousins Gilbert, 60 years of Saluda, NC, died on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence in Saluda, NC. Randy was born in Hendersonville, NC and is the son of Narvice Cousins Gilbert and the late Frederick C. "Fred" Gilbert, Jr. He was self-employed and worked in the general construction business for years. He treasured his fond memories...

Edward Mcafee  "Mac" Hill

Edward Mcafee "Mac" Hill

Feb 4, 2021

Edward McAfee Hill, 87, "Mac" to those who knew and loved him, died on February 4, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. The son of the late Reed Tatum and Geneva McAfee Hill, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Linda; two sons, Timothy W. Sanders (Shannon) of East Bend, NC and Paul C. Sanders (Tracey) of Virginia...

Cody Lyn Carlton

Cody Lyn Carlton

Feb 4, 2021

To know Cody was to love Cody. He was a father, son, husband, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a leader, and a God-fearing man who touched everyone's heart that he met. Cody is the son of Mary Ann Mayes Davis and Robert H. (Bobby) Carlton. He is survived by his beloved wife Erica Moberg-Carlton of Charleston, South Carolina, and...

Ronald B. "Ron" Cameron, Jr.

Ronald B. "Ron" Cameron, Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

Ronald B. "Ron" Cameron, Jr. of Bethesda, MD and Chapin, SC, went to be with Our Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021, with his family by his side. Ron was born in Boston, MA on February 2, 1944. He was the son of the late Ronald B. "Ron" and Doris Van Buskirk Cameron. He was a US Army veteran of...

Virginia Senn Jones

Virginia Senn Jones

Jan 31, 2021

GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. TO JOIN ONLINE, CLICK Miss Jenny Jones Services SHORTLY BEFORE 11 AM ON THURSDAY. Virginia Senn Jones, 94, of Newberry, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late John A and Helen A. Senn. She spent her entire life in Newberry, in the town and...

Marsha Lominack Lee

Marsha Lominack Lee

Jan 28, 2021

Marsha Lominack Lee, of Greer, SC, died January 28, 2021. Born March 13, 1946, in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late Erlene Wheeler Lominack and Edward Kirby Lominack, Sr. of Newberry, SC. Mrs. Lee graduated from Newberry High School and Columbia College. She received her master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She worked as a teacher...

Cheryl Fulmer Evans Mellinger

Cheryl Fulmer Evans Mellinger

Jan 26, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Fulmer Evans Mellinger, 68, of Little Mountain, died Tuesday January 26, at Prisma Richland Memorial Hospital. She was born June 14, 1952 in Little Mountain to the late Joseph Keith Fulmer, Sr. and Rosalyn Boland Fulmer. Cheryl had a loving heart and a spirit of generosity, always looking for ways to do something special for others. She was...

George Woodfin Routon

George Woodfin Routon

Jan 22, 2021

George W. Routon, 78 years old, died on Friday, January 22, 2021. George was born in Manchester, GA a son of the late J. Woodfin and Jane Odom Routon. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a partner in Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC. George touched the lives of many through his work and most importantly through his...

Melvina Hobson Sprunt Busby

Melvina Hobson Sprunt Busby

Jan 18, 2021

Melvina Hobson Sprunt Busby ("Mel"), 97, of Newberry, SC, died January 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1923 in Anderson, SC, the daughter of the late Paul Pearson and Thrace Campbell Hobson. She was predeceased by one sister, Claris. Melvina was a graduate of Anderson College (1942) and Winthrop College (1944) and the Presbyterian School...

Sandra Louise Morris Kinney

Sandra Louise Morris Kinney

Jan 17, 2021

Sandra Louise Morris Kinney, 71 years of age, of Newberry, SC, passed away suddenly and peacefully on January 17, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1949 in Newberry, SC, to Helen Louise Hughes Morris and the late Pierce P. (Flap) Morris. She is survived by her mother Louise; brother, Jesse Frank Morris (Tammy); niece, Heather Grace Morris; nephew, Seth...

Trudie Bedenbaugh Epting

Trudie Bedenbaugh Epting

Jan 17, 2021

Trudie Bedenbaugh Epting, a much-loved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully into her Savior's arms on January 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Throughout her 98 years, she brought so much joy to her family with her sweet smile, funny remarks, and loving spirit. Born in Leesville, South Carolina on October 11, 1922, to Virgil and Geneva...

Bobby G.  Livingston

Bobby G. Livingston

Jan 10, 2021

Bobby G. Livingston, 85, of Church St., Trenton, SC passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Trenton, SC. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed and facial masks requested. Mr. Livingston was born January 6, 1936 in Newberry, SC and was...

Susan "Suzzie" Bresley

Susan "Suzzie" Bresley

Jan 9, 2021

Susan (Suzzie) M. Bresley, 71, died on January 9, 2021 at Saluda Nursing Facility. Suzzie was born in San Diego, CA on October 2, 1949. She later moved to Idaho for college and met her husband of 49 years, Mick Bresley. They shared many adventures and created lasting memories that are treasured by her family. In addition to her husband,...

Ruby Connelly Roland Herrin

Ruby Connelly Roland Herrin

Jan 8, 2021

Ruby Connelly Roland Herrin, 91, of Newberry, died on January 8, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1929 in Joanna, a daughter of the late JB and Pearl Bouknight Connelly. She was twice married, first to the late James "Jimmy" Roland and later to the late James P. Herrin. Mrs. Herrin worked for Damon International for thirty years and...

Rita J. Willett

Rita J. Willett

Jan 6, 2021

CHAPIN – Mrs. Rita J. Willett, age 81, died January 6 at her daughter's home in South Carolina. She was born September 10, 1939 in Waverly, KY to parents Francis J. and Vivian Dyer Greenwell. Jeanette graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. She married the great love of her life, Jerry Willett on April 19th, 1960. They were married for 56...

Hildtrud "Miss Wendy" Steiner

Hildtrud "Miss Wendy" Steiner

Jan 4, 2021

To register your attendance at the service click here: Steiner Service Register Hildtrud "Miss Wendy" Steiner died on January 4, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Birnfeld, Germany, and moved to South Carolina in 1978. She became a local icon with a vibrant personality and an incredible talent for cooking and providing hospitality. Her...

Michael E. Milliff

Michael E. Milliff

Jan 3, 2021

Michael "Mike" Milliff, 59, of Chapin, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence. Mike's first loves were his faith, family, and friends that became family. He was a devout Catholic who enjoyed talking about his faith with anyone who had the time and interest to sit down with him. A firm believer in practicing what you preach, Mike lived...

Richard M. Kenan

Richard M. Kenan

Dec 31, 2020

Richard Maxwell Kenan of Chapin, SC, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. Richard was born on March 10, 1940, in Greensboro, NC to Judson Glenn and Archel Clifton Kenan. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1958 where he played quarterback for the football team. One of his favorite sayings was "if you can touch it, then you can...

James Robin Foy

James Robin Foy

Dec 29, 2020

James Robin Foy "Robin", 73, of Lexington, died on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2020. Born in Newberry, South Carolina on April 3, 1947; he was a son of the late James William "JW" and Helen Koon Foy. Robin grew up in Newberry and graduated from Newberry High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and worked...