Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
McSwain - Evans Funeral Home
1724 Main St., Newberry, SC 29108
Send FlowersOct
27
Services provided by
McSwain-Evans Funeral HomeOnly 7 hours left for delivery to next service.
Ralph Ringer Obituary
Ralph Heyward Ringer, 97, of Newberry, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Springfield Place.
Born on March 8, 1928, in Pomaria, he was a son of the late Edron Oras Ringer, Sr. and Eunice Elberta Eargle Ringer. Ralph was a graduate of Pomaria High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and retired from the City of Newberry Recreation Department. Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Kyzer Ringer; sons, Heyward Charles (Laura) Ringer of Graniteville and Alvin Olin (Melonie) Ringer Lexington; a daughter, Susie (Rudy) Gardner of Chapin; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Floriede Lindler and a brother, Edron Ringer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 27, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church by the Rev. Randall Derrick. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1505 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108.
Active pallbearers will be grandchildren.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1724 Main St., Newberry, SC 29108
People and places connected with Ralph
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Ringer
Tell your own story about Ralph
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Ralph Ringer's name
How to support Ralph's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ralph Ringer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Oct
26
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
McSwain - Evans Funeral Home
1724 Main St., Newberry, SC 29108
Send FlowersOct
27
Services provided by
McSwain-Evans Funeral HomeOnly 7 hours left for delivery to next service.