1925

 Elaine T “Haney” Newman was born on 05 Jun 1925 in South Carolina, USA a child of William Charlie Newman and Nannie McCaskill Newman.

1930

Elaine Newman was counted in the census on 17 Apr 1930 in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 4-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were, her father, W C Newman; her mother, Nannie Newman; and her siblings, Heyward Newman, Susie Newman, Boyd Newman, Alma Newman, Jerald Newman, and Baby Newman.

1940

Elaine T Newman was counted in the census on 15 Apr 1940 in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA,as a 14-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were, her father, Charlie W Newman; her mother, Nannie E Newman; and her siblings, Susie Mae Newman, Gerald Newman, Sarah Lee Newman, William C Newman, James D Newman, Grady Newman, and Roy Newman.

1946

When she was 21, she married Luther Junior “June” Hartis on 23 Jun 1946 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

1947

In 1947, Elaine Newman was mentioned as the mother in the birth record of Ralph Eugene Hartis.

1952

On August 28, 1952, Mrs June Hartis was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Sgt. Cecil Gerald “Buster” Newman.

1956

On December 9, 1956, Mrs L J Hartis was mentioned as a living daughter in the obituary of William Charlie Newman.

1983

On February 15, 1983, Mrs Elaine Hartis was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Mrs Susie Mae Mcgee.

1984

On September 28, 1984,Mrs Elaine Hartis was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Boyd L Newman.

2000

On June 19, 2000, Elaine Hartis wa mentioned as a living daughter in the obituary of Mrs Nannie McCaskill Newman.

2007

On April 4, 2007, Elaine Newman Hartis was mentioned as the living wife in the obituary of Mr Luther J Mr Or June Hartis.

2009

On February 18, 2009, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Mrs Sarah Newman Anderson

2012

On September 6, 2012, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Mrs Alma Newman Hilton.

2019

On January 26, 2019, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Mr Grady Glenn Newman.

2020

On December 19, 2020, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Mr Grady Glenn Newman.

2021

On August 11, 2021, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of William Charlie Bill Newman, Jr.

2022

On March 6, 2022, Elaine Hartis was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of George Nelson Newman.

2023

On August 13, 2023, Elaine N. Hartis was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of James Daniel “J.D.” Newman.

2025

She died on 06 Mar 2025 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Pinedale Residential Center. She was buried on 10 Mar 2025 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Timrod Baptist Church Cemetery.

Elaine Newman Hartis

Elaine Newman “Haney” Hartis, age 99, of Bethune, S.C. passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Pinedale Residential Center where she had been a resident for the past 6 years. Mrs. Hartis dropped out of the 11th grade and moved to Charlotte, N.C. to make ammunition for the Federal Government during World War II. She met her future husband, Luther “June” Hartis and married him on June 23rd, 1946, in Charlotte, N.C., and later moved to Bethune, S.C. in 1953. She worked for the Kendall Co. in Bethune, S.C. prior to her retirement. Elaine was a true southern belle. She enjoyed attending church, shopping and eating out. She strived to make people laugh every day. Her favorite color was pink. If you desire, please wear something pink to her funeral in honor of her. Elaine cherished her last 6 years residing at Pinedale. The family would like to thank the staff of Pinedale for the love, kindness and outstanding care she received while she was a resident. She made many friends there that became her family.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; 2 sons, Gene Hartis and Larry Hartis; her daughter, Cathy (Rex) Blackwell; 5 grandchildren, Tammie (Greg) Broughton, Susan Barks, Michael (April) Hartis, Sammy (Christina) Hartis and Nathan (Brittany) Hartis; 8 great grandchildren, Rae Ashlie (Dylan) Robinson, Mary Kelsie (Matthew) Mungo, Eric (Courtney) Broughton, Brenna Broughton, Sarah Barks, Alex Barks, Liam Hartis and Mason Hartis; 5 great-great grandchildren; her sister, Helen (Glenn Reed) Catoe; a number of special nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Jeff Newman, her special friend, Susan Martin and sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Newman and Nannie McCaskill Newman; her husband, Luther “June” Hartis who passed away April 1, 2007; her son, Ray Hartis; her daughter-in-law, Faye Hartis and siblings, Alma Hilton, Susie Mae McGee, Sarah Anderson, Boyd Newman, Heyward Newman, Buster Newman, James D. Newman, Bill Newman, Grady Newman, Roy Newman and Nelson Newman.

The family will greet friends, Monday, March 10, 2025, immediately following the service in the Timrod Baptist Church Family Life Center.

A service to remember and celebrate her remarkable life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 10, 2025, in the sanctuary of Timrod Baptist Church, Bethune, S.C. The Revs. Jeremy Ussery, Jackie Knight and Joe Stines will officiate. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Alex Barks, Eric Broughton, Michael Hartis, Nathan Hartis, Sammy Hartis, Matthew Mungo, Jeff Newman and Dylan Robinson.

Memorial remembrances may be made to Timrod Baptist Church, 4227 Timrod Road, Bethune, S.C. 29009.

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.