All Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie Lee Hutcherson passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Johnnie Tilman Hutcherson and the late Mary Lee Hutcherson.  Mr. Hutcherson retired from Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hutcherson was predeceased by his wife, Florence C. Hutcherson,  daughter Lisa L. Hutcherson, grandmother, Mary B. Crump and aunt, Pearl Ola Mae Crump Sims. Cherishing his memory are his son,...

Mrs. Bettie F. Sanders passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at White Oak Manor Newberry. She was born January 23, 1940 in Newberry County, to the late Eugene "Jake" Rutherford and the late Arelia Jeter Shell.  She was a member of New Enoree Baptist Church. Mrs. Sanders was predeceased by brothers, Earl Shell, Leon Shell, Michael Shell and Cleophus Shell. She is survived by two sons, David Reed (Joann) of Whitmire, SC, Theodore Sanders, Jr. (Barbara) of Greenwood,...

Mr. Morris L. Davis, Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Pruitt Health of North Augusta, SC. He was born in Newberry,  South Carolina to Pearlean Suber Wilson Davis and the late Morris Davis, Sr.  He was a graduate of Newberry High School. He is survived by his wife, Zina Long Davis, daughters, Tristia LeAnn Davis of Newberry, SC; Stephanie Alexis Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sierra Ti'Ara Davis of San Francisco, CA; sisters, Bertha Bowers (Randolph) of Newberry,...

Miss Bernice Virginia Clark, age 79, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at White Oak Manor Newberry. Miss Clark was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Jim and Mildred K. Clark.  She gave her life to Christ at an early age.  She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served as an usher, a member of the gospel choir for a period of time, she served and was a faithful member of the kitchen committee and served as the treasurer of the Missionary...

Mr. Willie Gerald Bates, age 55, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. He was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Jasper Bates and the late Annie Ruth Hawkins Bates.  He was a memer of Providence A. M. E. Church.  He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his father, Jasper Bates, Sr. of Chapin, SC; wife, Tracy Bates of Lexington, SC; daughter Keyuana Bates of Lexington, SC; sisters, Marianne Eleazer...

Mr. Calvin Bernard Rhodes known as "Jimbo" was born September 26, 1954 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Eddie June Rhodes and the late Stella Rutherford Rhodes.  He entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was predeceased by a brother, Melvin Rhodes. Cherishing his memory are his wife, Carolyn Rhodes, step-son, Detrick Bishop, step-daughters, Vetrick Bishop-Boulware (Tim) and Sherrie Bishop-Sims (Zack)...

Mr. Ernest A. Singley known affectionately by "Bubba" by family and friends, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland. He was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Mary Means Singley-Dewalt and the late Furman Singley.  He received his education in Newberry County public schools.  He was a graduate of Gallman High School Class of 1964.  He was employed by Newberry Housing Authority for 26 years.  He loved coaching.  He...

Mr. William Sims, age 67, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home. He was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Floyd William Sims and the late Floree Cromer Sims. Mr. Sims was predeceased by a sister, Betty Elkins. Surviving are daughters, Shana Sims of Clinton, SC and Mildren Sims of Georgia; sons, Pathetty Wright (Teresa) of Newberry, SC; William Lamont Sims of Kershaw, SC, Marcus Sims of Columbia, SC, Trell Sims of Clinton, SC and Devin Robins of Georgia;...

Mr. Robert Frank Eure, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Eure was born in Willow Grove, PA to the late Issac Eure and the late Mattie Dennis Eure.  He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by a son, El'Phant C. Eure, grandchildren, Antoine Terrell Davenport (Lil) and Eliana Lael Eure (Smoothie); great-grandchild, Nehemiah Davenport; sister, Frances Eure, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Monday,...

Mrs. Ethel Brown Holley passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Mrs. Holley was born in Newberry, South Carolina on July 3, 1973 to Thomasina Brown.  She was a graduate of Newberry High School and Piedmont Technical College.  She was employed with the SC Department of Transportation. Surviving are her husband, James Holley; son, Dez'mond Holley; mother, Thomasina Brown; sisters, Lucille B. Mitchell (Jimmie), Annette Cook (Larry) and Linda...