November 2008

Laurie Lee Derrick November 25, 2008

Laurie Lee Derrick, 48, of 301 Quail Walk Trail, Chapin died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on April 9, 1960, she was the daughter of Roxie and Sam Derrick and was employed as a flight attendant for American Airlines.
Laurie was a 1982 graduate of Clemson University and also held a degree from the University of South Carolina. She was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church, Delta Delta Delta Sorority and the Clemson Alumni Association. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.
Surviving are her parents of Little Mountain; two sisters, Lou Barnes (Jim) of Greenville and Roxie Moore (Paul) of Prosperity; three nieces, Jamie, Megan and Betsy Barnes; and two nephews, Sam and Matt Moore.
Visitation was Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Whitaker Funeral Home in Chapin.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 28 at Chapin United Methodist Church by Rev. Jody Flowers. Interment were in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Little Mountain.
The family was at the home of her parents, Sam and Roxie Derrick, 255 Church Street, Little Mountain, SC 29075.
Active pallbearers were Carroll Derrick, Al Derrick, Barry Derrick, Barney Derrick, Dennis Koon, Andrew Frick, Sam Moore, and Matt Moore.
The family suggests memorials be made to Chapin United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 415 Lexington Ave., Chapin, SC 29036 or to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 195, Little Mountain, SC 29075.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin, is assisting the family.

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Dolores M. Wittemann November 22, 2008

Mrs. Dolores M. Wittemann, 71, died of complications of cancer on November 22, 2008 at her home in Prosperity, SC. She was a retired employee of the Grace Co., Baker and Taylor Co., Bridgewater, NJ.
Surviving are her husband, Rudolph W. Wittemann, retired engineer from New Jersey and Virginia; three daughters and their husbands, Robin and Scott Naismyth of Jackson, NJ, Therese and Joseph Rose of North Wales, PA, and Debra and Frederick Nanni of Stockton, NJ; a son and his wife, Timothy and Ann Wittemann of Easton, PA; and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters and their husbands, Carol Zimmat of Denver, CO, Peggy and Joseph Cross of Lottsburg, VA and Jody and Roy Condrey of Lanexa, VA.
A Memorial service was conducted at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 26 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Chapin, SC by Deacon Greg Weigold.
The family did receive friends following the service.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin, is assisting the family.

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Vera Cook Creekmore November 22, 2008

Vera Cook Creekmore, 93, widow of Robert B. “Bob” Creekmore died Saturday November 22, 2008 at White Oak Manor.
Mrs. Creekmore was born on October 9, 1915 in Newberry to the late Osborne Luther and Bertha Hiller Cook. She was retired from Newberry Drug Store.
She was a member of Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church where she was a member of Women of the ELCA and was a former choir member and Sunday School teacher. She belonged to the Newberry Women of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary and served on the West End Cemetery Committee. She loved quilting and had made quilts for all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Creekmore is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Robbie C. and Harold Hunter of Newberry; a daughter-in-law, Dollie Creekmore of Newberry; five grandchildren, Harlie (Mike) O’Connell, Laurie (Glenn) Suber, and Carla Creekmore all of Newberry, Dane (Erin) Hunter of Raleigh, NC, and Michele (Dewey) Epting of Kinards; eight great grandchildren, Ashlin and Meagan O’Connell, Justin and Amber Suber, Jacob and Matthew Epting and Spence and Annabelle Hunter; and a special nephew and his wife, Marty and Linda Cook of Newberry. She was predeceased by her son, Larry Creekmore; her sister, Gertie Lee Rogers; and her brothers, Harold, Fred, Kenneth and O.L. Cook.
Visitation was Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church by Rev. Dr. Robert McCullum. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. The body was placed in the church at 1:00 P.M.
The family was at the residence of Robbie and Harold Hunter, 2263 Trinity Church Road, Newberry.
Memorials may be made to Mayer Memorial Lutheran Church, 1307 Drayton St., Newberry, SC 29108.
Pallbearers were Joey Kitchen, Marty Cook, Kenny Cook, Rodney Griffin, Joel Derrick, Mark Berry, Eugene Merchant and Milton Shealy. Honorary pallbearers were the Staff of White Oak Manor, Dora Sue Livingston, Anna Rae Smith, and members of the Edith Fulmer Circle.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Lilyan Jones November 19, 2008

Lilyan Jones of Newberry died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Newberry, the daughter of the late G. J. and Annie J. Jones and was a graduate of the S. C. Baptist Hospital and College for Nurses. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews and was predeceased by her sister, Sadye J. Schumpert.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, at the Whitaker Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Harmon. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Active pallbearers were Dr. E. G. Long, Dr. E. E. Epting, Gary Pope, W.E. Dehihns, and Sam Jefcoat.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Larry D. Kelly November 9, 2008

Larry D. Kelly, age 65 of 1470 Peach Orchard Rd., Union, SC died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his home.
Mr. Kelly was born in Newberry County, SC July 15, 1943, a son of the late Rutledge Kelly and Earleen Wicker Kelly. He was a graduate of Whitmre High School and a former courier for a law firm. Mr. Kelly was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Surviving are a brother, Kenneth Kelly of Florida; a special niece and caregiver, Rosanna Siebert of the home and another niece; two nephews; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; three great-great nieces; special friends: Bernard Woods, Christopher and Shea Lavender, Thomas Davis, Brenda Webb and Wayne Martin and a special pet, Mica Kelly Woods.
Graveside services were held 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pomaria, SC conducted by Rev. Scott Cobb.
Active pallbearers were Shawn Siebert, Thomas O’Shields, Wayne Martin, Shane Lawson, Christopher Lavender and Thomas Davis.
Visitation was held at the cemetery immediately following the service.
The family is at the home, 1470 Peach Orchard Rd., Union.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)

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J. Roland Dickert November 8, 2008

J. Roland Dickert, 85, of Newberry, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Hendersonville, NC.
He was born on August 22, 1923 in Newberry, a son of the late Yancy T. and Annie Sligh Dickert. He was an Army veteran of WW II and was a member of Lewis United Methodist Church.
He is survived by 2 sisters, Harriett Smith of Winston-Salem, NC and Mary Louise Smith of Freehold, NJ; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Dickert and Lera Dickert both of Newberry; and a number of nieces and nephews including his caregiver, Ronnie Dickert, Sr. He was predeceased by sisters, Roberta D. West and Nellie Blanche Dickert; brothers, Yancy J. “Jack” Dickert, William G. “Bill” Dickert, and Daniel C. “Dan” Dickert; and his step-mother, Elise Nash Dickert.
Funeral services were conducted at 5:00 P.M., Monday, in the Whitaker Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Caldwell Day.
Visitation was from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to White Oak Manor, 2555 Kinard Street, Newberry, SC 29108 or Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, 1105 First Street, Newberry, SC 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Vivian Lee Shealy November 7, 2008

Vivian L. Shealy, 63, of 1834 Brookside Manor, Newberry, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Shealy was born in Newberry a daughter of the late E.L. Shealy, Jr. and Dorothy Reaves Shealy. She was a former manager of I-26 Shell Station and was a member of West End Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sisters, Jackie Bowers and her husband Tommy of Newberry and Pat Shealy and her husband Don of Prosperity; nieces, Pam Bowers and Bridget Shealy; nephews, Craig Bedenbaugh, Brian Shealy and Michael Shealy and a number of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday at West End Baptist Church by the Rev. Kevin Carter. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday at Whitaker Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Vivian’s chosen charities: West End Baptist Church, 620 Main St.,Newberry, SC 29108; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 ; or the Newberry County Animal Care and Control, 11494 S.C. Highway 34, Newberry, SC 29108.
Active pallbearers were Russell Shealy, Ronnie Shealy, Brian Shealy, Michael Shealy, Craig Bedenbaugh, Barry Mims, Larry Mims, Luther Shealy and Stanley Lindler.
Honorary pallbearers were Faye Heath, Casper and Frances Berry, Marie Nobles, Lee Foster, Dr. Corey Hunt, Doris Coats, Darlene Mutz, Pansy Perkins and Corrie Brown.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Rebecca Shealy Lybrand November 6, 2008

Rebecca Shealy Lybrand, 77, widow of W. Teechie Lybrand died Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Mrs. Lybrand was born in Prosperity a daughter of the late Wyman and Daisy Amick Shealy. She was retired from General Electric after 33 years and was a member of the Church of God and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Rowe of Saluda; her son, Tony Lybrand and his wife Linda of Newberry; a sister Genell S. Oxner and her husband Harvey of Newberry; a brother, Everett W. Shealy and his wife Sheila of Prosperity; three grandchildren, Erika Roberts, Randy Beach and Casey Lybrand; and five great grandsons, Cameron Lybrand, Chase Lybrand, Nicholas Beach, Jonathan Beach and Alex Beach. She was predeceased by a brother, James Cornell Shealy.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Whitaker Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Waco Cotney. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
Visitation was from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Saturday at Whitaker Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Lewis United Methodist Church, 1105 First St., Newberry, SC 29108.
Pallbearers were Dean Dickert, Toby Shealy, Steve, Shealy, Craig Shealy, William Shealy, and Brandon Kent.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Tommy Cromer November 6, 2008

Tommy Cromer, 67, of 4651 Clara Brown Road, Newberry, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 19, 1941 in Newberry County a son of the late Horace R. and Alice Summer Cromer. He was a retired employee of CSX Railroad and a former member of the S.C. National Guard and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Mr. Cromer was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Terri McCarty Cromer of Newberry; a daughter, Tina Cromer Staub and husband Kevin of Irmo; a son, Jim Cromer and wife Paige of Newberry; grandchildren, Ryan, Evan, and Braden Staub all of Irmo, and Alexandrea and Bethany Cromer both of Newberry; a sister, Jean Nichols and husband Bobby of Newberry; and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dale M. Brigman, Dixie M. and Shealy Counts, and Brenda Cromer all of Newberry. Mr. Cromer was predeceased by a brother, Lewis “Doc” Cromer and a granddaughter, Sterling Blythe Staub.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Steven Todd and the Rev. Bruce Palmer. Burial were in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Woodrow Lathrop 7988 S.C. Highway 395, Newberry, SC, 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Gordon John Houghton November 4, 2008

G. John Houghton, 76, of Woodstock, Ontario died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Newberry, South Carolina.
Mr. Houghton was born January 26, 1932 in Solihull, Great Britain son of the late William Percival Houghton and Doris Irene (nee) Watson Houghton.
Mr. Houghton was a Royal Air Force veteran and was an avid RVer and a member of the Good Sam Club.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Houghton of Ohio; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Bryan Preece of Canada and Janet and Dave Evenview of England; a step-daughter, Patricia Czmil of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 6:00 P.M. Friday at Whitaker Funeral Home Chapel by Rabbi Dani’el Rendelman. The family did receive friends prior to the service.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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Eugene H. Tuggle November 3, 2008

Eugene H. Tuggle, 74, of Newberry died November 3, 2008. Mr. Tuggle was born December 24, 1933 in Carroll County, Georgia, son of the late Hampton Larry and Velma Hendrix Tuggle.
Mr. Tuggle was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was the former owner of Tuggle Chevrolet in Newberry. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Chesley Cannon Sunday school class and the Newberry Lions Club. He delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Kenna Santos and her husband Alex of Gainesville, Florida; his son, Eric Tuggle and his wife Jennifer of High Springs, Florida; his sister, Berlie Matthews of Georgia; and three grandchildren, Chris Kulpa, Trey Howton and Tristan Santos. He was predeceased by a son, Alan H. Tuggle.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church in Newberry by the Rev. Karen Radcliffe. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Whitaker Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108.
Active pallbearers were members of the Lions Club.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Chesley Cannon Sunday School Class.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

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