Obituaries
Ann Baxley Bowers
Sep 6, 2026
Ann Baxley Bowers, 79, of Little Mountain, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her residence.
Born November 30, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Marjorie Brown Chitty and John Bunyan Baxley.
Ann was an educator in the truest sense of the word. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Georgia Southern and began her...
Claire Whitaker Walker
Sep 5, 2026
Claire Caughman Whitaker Walker, 77, of Augusta, Georgia, died on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on September 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Essie Caughman and Roy Doggett Whitaker, Sr. In 1951, when her father began Whitaker Funeral Home, she and her family moved to Newberry, where she spent her childhood.
Claire was a loving...
Donna Marie Antoinette
Sep 4, 2026
Donna Marie Burdick Antoinette, 82, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on September 4, 2026. Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on November 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Verna Ruth Patten Burdick.
Throughout her life, Donna was known for her profound love for her family. A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her every moment to nurturing...
Lorelei Elizabeth "Ace" Friedel
Aug 31, 2026
Lorelei “Ace” Elizabeth Friedel passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 18, after a valiant fight following a complicated surgery. After being surrounded by family and friends over the weekend she passed away peacefully with her mother and father at her bedside holding her hands. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 18th, 2008, with a...
Vivian Bernese Moore Gore
Aug 23, 2026
Vivian Bernese Moore Gore, 82, of Newberry was born December 29, 1943, a daughter of the late George S and Myra Bowers Moore. She was raised in Prosperity and attended Mid-Carolina High School.
She worked in various roles, most notably as a security guard for Waccamaw Pottery and home furnishings in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Vivian’s greatest joys came from her time...
Robert Wilder Martin
Aug 20, 2026
Robert Wilder Martin, 87, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born in Illinois on July 24, 1939 to the late Robert Martin and Mary Collins Martin.
Before his retirement, Robert dedicated 30 years of service as an engineer with the USDA, where he meticulously restored natural wood bridges across Wisconsin. His commitment to public service...
Sally Ruff Wiseman
Aug 18, 2026
After living a blessed life with family and friends, Sally Ruff Wiseman, wife of Dr. James Edgar Wiseman, departed her earthly life on August 18, 2026. She was born in Columbia, SC, on September 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Lillian Stackhouse Ruff and Jesse Delleney Ruff. Sally attended Converse College and was a graduate of the University of...
Clara R. Travali
Aug 10, 2026
Clara R. Travali, 96, was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and resided with her family in Fishkill, New York, for many years. Clara passed away peacefully at Westminster Memory Care in Lexington, SC on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was a daughter to the late Nicholas Filacchione and Clorinda D’Lilo Filacchione. She was a twin to her...
Mary Ella Covington Lovett
Aug 1, 2026
Mary Ella Covington Lovett, 94, of Chapin, SC, died Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her residence. Born on April 1, 1932, in Rock Hill, SC, Mary was one of thirteen children of the late Guy Brannon Covington, Sr. and Ella Miver Fox Covington.
Mary dedicated her professional life as a secretary with the Richland County School District 1, contributing tirelessly to...
Maryanne Masako Atkison
Jul 27, 2026
Maryanne Atkison died quietly in her home on July 27, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born as Maryanne Masako Shiraishi at Komaki USAFB, Nagoya, Japan; her parents were Hisao Shiraishi and Sachiko Takeda Shiraishi. Her father worked for the US civil service, helping reconstruct Japan after the war, her family was stationed at different air...
Frances Bowers
Jul 26, 2026
Frances Shealy Bowers, 84, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in her cherished hometown of Chapin. Born on January 8, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Jesse Malcolm Shealy and Stella Irene Summer Shealy. Frances was the devoted wife of Bryan Pierce Bowers, Sr., with whom she shared a life rich in...
Ramonia F. Lindler
Jul 21, 2026
Ramonia Elizabeth Free Lindler, 90, entered eternal rest peacefully, Tuesday, July 21,2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 24, 1935, to the late Joseph and Leola Meetze Free and spent her early years on Joe Free Road in the White Rock community. On July 1, 1950, she married the love of her life, James...
Marvin Benjamin "Benjie" Sanders
Jul 17, 2026
Marvin Benjamin “Benjie” Sanders, 79, of Columbia, South Carolina, died on July 17, 2026.
Born on July 7, 1947, in Newberry, South Carolina, he was the son of Marvin and Carolyn Thrift Sanders.
As the only boy in the family, Benjie was dearly loved by his parents and sisters, and they shared a close bond throughout his life. A proud graduate of...
Bertha Geraldine Floyd
Jul 16, 2026
Bertha Geraldine “Gerry” Floyd, age 92, of Columbia, SC, loving wife and mother, transitioned from her home to the true life on July 16, 2026 after 92 years of service on Earth.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Franklin (“Bob”) Floyd, Jr., and is survived by six children, Robert Floyd III (Linda), Mary Lord (Scott), Kristie Floyd, Nancy Floyd, Deana...
Ryker Allen Thomas
Jul 16, 2026
Ryker Allen Thomas, 6 weeks old, entered into his heavenly home on July 16, 2026. He was born on June 2, 2026, to his mom, Alexis Nicole Thomas.
Though his time on earth was short, Ryker left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. He was truly a bundle of joy; Ryker loved the morning sunshine,...
Lauren M. Gruss
Jul 13, 2026
Lauren Mayanne Schubert Gruss, 70, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on July 13, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Warren A. and Barbara J. Nielsen Schubert.
Lauren had a zest for life and a variety of interests. She delighted in playing slots, often found new ways to perfect her sourdough recipes,...
William "Bill" H. Calhoun
Jul 11, 2026
William “Bill” H. Calhoun, 79, of Chapin, South Carolina died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born on November 23, 1946, in Lexington, Virginia, he was the son of the late William E. and Shirley Rice Calhoun.
Bill was known for the love he had for his wife of 33 years, Marie Funderburk, his family and friends, as well as his ability to...
Mary Anne "Bunny" Chappell
Jul 2, 2026
Born on July 24, 1947, in Newberry, South Carolina, Mary Anne “Bunny” Chappell was the youngest daughter of the late Adolpho Raymond and Mary Frances Woodle Chappell. Bunny graduated from the University of South Carolina and dedicated her life to helping others with compassion and care as a Registered Nurse. Bunny began her career in the emergency department, and over...
Sue Kaufman Elliott
Jun 30, 2026
Sue Kaufman Elliott, 80, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born on May 27, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Jean Buck Kaufman.
With unwavering kindness and dedication, Sue spent her career as a lab technician at Marion General Hospital in Ohio, which is where she met her husband, Bob....
Dorothy Virginia Whitlatch
Jun 30, 2026
Dorothy Virginia Whitlatch, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was born on November 26, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to Irvin Beach and Myrtle Beach.
Dorothy answered the call to serve her country by enlisting in the United States Navy, where she faithfully served from May 14, 1952, until...
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