Obituaries

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...

Charlotte Elizabeth Miller Boleyn

Charlotte Elizabeth Miller Boleyn

Dec 27, 2020

Charlotte Elizabeth Miller Boleyn, died at White Oak Manor in Newberry on December 27, 2020, at the age of 99. Born in Washington, DC on December 25, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Fredrick Carl and Mabel Rodgers Miller. She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Boleyn, Jr. for more than 60 years. Mrs. Boleyn was...

Kenneth Heyward Robison

Kenneth Heyward Robison

Dec 26, 2020

Kenneth H. "Ken" Robison, 60, of Chapin, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born on April 13, 1960, he was a son of the late Harold and Maria Alfieri Robison. Mr. Robison was a private investigator and the owner of Robison Private Investigator Agency. He was a Director with SCAII Midlands Region North. As a young boy, he was...

Faust Alexander "Alex"  "Mr. C" Ciani, Jr.

Faust Alexander "Alex" "Mr. C" Ciani, Jr.

Dec 24, 2020

On Christmas Eve, Faust Alexander Ciani, Jr. lost his short but fierce battle with COVID-19 at the age of 85. Alex, or "Mr. C", as he is known and loved by many, is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Beverly Ann Ciani; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Gerald Perritt; grandchildren Katherine Leigh Perritt, Joseph Alexander Perritt and Joshua...

Wanda L. Carr

Wanda L. Carr

Dec 16, 2020

GREENWOOD, SC - Wanda L. Carr, died at Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont on December 16, 2020, at the age of 55. She was a strong, kind, and loving person who possessed the rare ability to slow down and notice the beautiful things around her. She helped those she cared about to notice them as well. She enjoyed...

"Danny Moore" (Olin Daniel Moore, Jr.)

"Danny Moore" (Olin Daniel Moore, Jr.)

Dec 12, 2020

"Danny Moore" (Olin Daniel Moore, Jr.), 58 years of age, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Danny was born on January 20, 1962 in Prosperity and was a son of Shirley Hatcher Moore of Newberry and the late "Redd" Moore (Olin Daniel, Sr.). He has worked as a carpenter and paint and body technician and...

Nancy Meyer Kolmodin

Nancy Meyer Kolmodin

Dec 8, 2020

Nancy E (Meyer) Kolmodin passed away on Dec. 8, 2020 in Newberry SC. She was born in New York on Dec 13, 1933 to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Meyer. She moved with her parents to Greenwood, WI and helped them run the Greenwood Café. They later moved to Minocqua, Wi. where they operated a resort. Nancy attended college in Illinois...

Robert "Bob" Louis Shealy

Robert "Bob" Louis Shealy

Dec 7, 2020

Robert Louis (Bob) Shealy, died on December 7, 2020, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patsy Ann Hawkins Shealy. He is also survived by two sons, Michael (Laurah) and Robby (Dawn), four grandchildren, Andrew (Kathleen), Grace, Bartlett (Mallory), and Betsy (Kelsey), and two great grandchildren, Robbie and Artie. His surviving siblings are...

Stanley "Stan" M. Bloniarz

Stanley "Stan" M. Bloniarz

Dec 6, 2020

Stanley "Stan" M. Bloniarz, 80 years of age, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia. Born on March 8, 1940 in Star City, WV, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Margaret A. Bloniarz. Stan lived a life of passion and adventure, enjoying flying, hunting, fishing, and spending time working on...