Obituaries
John S. Frick
May 8, 2026
John S. Frick, 71, of Little Mountain died Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home.
Born on October 17, 1954, in Little Mountain, he was the son of the late Charles Albert and Caroline Shealy Frick.
John graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, earned his Professional Engineering license, Senior Reactor Operator’s license, among many...
Gary Tusten Pope
May 8, 2026
You'll have a better time if you're invited" was often-repeated, excellent fatherly advice, and on May 8, 2026, the Lord invited Gary Pope to Heaven after a courageous and tremendously good-humored battle with lymphoma. A master conversationalist of wide and varied interests, he illuminated cocktail parties, family gatherings, and dinner parties with his wit and humor. He gave freely of...
Margaret Elizabeth Long Neel
May 6, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Long Neel, 92, widow of George William “Bill” Neel, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at J.F Hawkins Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, on October 31, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Felton Buford Long and Cleo Epting Long Wise.
Being a “PROUD” U.S. Military...
R. Lewis Hawkins
May 5, 2026
Roland “Lewis” Hawkins Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital.
Born March 6, 1943, in Newberry, South Carolina, to the late Roland Lewis Hawkins Sr. and Gladys Bowers Hawkins, Lewis lived a life marked by intelligence, quiet strength, deep love for his family, and pride in the...
Winnie Davenport Senn
May 1, 2026
Winnie Davenport Senn, 87, of Newberry died Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 26, 1938, in Newberry County, SC, she was a daughter of the late William and Lola Hendrix Davenport and was the last surviving member of her family. Winnie was blessed to have grown up in a large and loving family, and she cherished...
Marcia Mathews Reichert
Apr 29, 2026
Marcia Mathews Reichert, age 88, of Newberry, S.C., passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving husband, Jack, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Newberry Health Hospital.
Born September 12, 1937, in Andalusia, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Byron and Georgia Lowman Mathews. She married Jack Edward Reichert on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1960, and they just...
Dana Marie Brady Monts
Apr 26, 2026
Dana Marie Brady Monts, 70, of Chapin, South Carolina, died at Lexington Medical Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Born on December 30, 1955, in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dana was a daughter of the late Jack and Majorie Veltri Brady.
As a woman of deep faith, Dana has always prioritized being active in her church. She previously served as the church...
Carol Diane Mushrush Hamilton
Apr 24, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Diane Hamilton (Mushrush), who entered into eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Pasadena, California, on June 30, 1943, Carol was a loving and devoted wife and Mother who lived wholeheartedly for...
Oluseyi Solomon Ilesanmi
Apr 17, 2026
Oluseyi Solomon Ilesanmi, 57, of Newberry, South Carolina, died on April 17, 2026. Born in Nigeria on May 22, 1968, he was the son of the late Solomon Olubusuyi Ilesanmi and Muyinat Bolajoko Onikoyi-Roberts.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on May 16, 2026, at Newberry Memorial Gardens. The service will be livestreamed here for those unable to...
Madeleine Roger
Apr 15, 2026
Madeleine R. Roger, 80, formerly of Dayton, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Born in the coastal town of Biddeford, Maine, on November 20, 1945, Madeleine was the daughter of the late Emile and Lillian (Dube) Verville. She dedicated her career to helping others, working as a compassionate caregiver for individuals with developmental challenges until her retirement.
A woman of...
Angelina Marie Tomassetti Ploussard
Apr 12, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Angelina (Ange) Marie Tomassetti Ploussard, 95, of Chapin, South Carolina, will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Ange passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
She is survived by her children Scott Ploussard,...
Richard "Dick" Eugene Shealy
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Eugene “Dick” Shealy, 89, of Little Mountain, SC, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Born on July 16, 1936, in Chapin, he was the son of the late Oscar Roland and Mary Sites Shealy. Dick was a long-time member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, Mason of Little Mountain Masonic Lodge #281, Order of...
Jacob "Jake" Perry O'Quinn
Apr 9, 2026
Jacob Perry O’Quinn passed away peacefully at his home in Chapin, South Carolina, on April 9, 2026. He was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, the son of Joseph Hansford O’Quinn and Katie Summers O’Quinn. Raised alongside his three siblings, Jake learned the value of hard work early in life. After the loss of their father, the children did whatever they...
E. Pauline Gruber Singley
Apr 5, 2026
E. Pauline Gruber Singley, 91, of Pomaria, SC, died on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on January 5, 1935, to the late Ernest Hugh, Jr. and Eugina Gruber. She was the wife of the late George D. “Duke” Singley, Jr.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She retired from Central Soya; which is...
Wanda Brewer
Apr 1, 2026
Wanda Sue Bates Brewer, 70, of Prosperity, SC, died on April 1, 2026.
Born on February 2, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Wilber O. and Lola Morgan Bowers Bates.
She took great pride in her 50+ year career as a dental assistant. She loved hunting, crafting, gardening, and sharing her hobbies with her loved ones.
Wanda was happiest when surrounded...
Betsy Bird
Apr 1, 2026
Elizabeth Banks Bird, affectionally known as “Betsy”, born September 16, 1939, entered into the presence of her Savior on April 1, 2026. She was a devoted student of the Bible and a gifted teacher who labored so that others might know Christ through His Word.
Betsy was raised in the close-knit community of Darlington, South Carolina, alongside her younger sister, Gloria,...
Frances Reese Sterling
Mar 29, 2026
Frances Reese Sterling, 96, of Newberry, died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on October 13, 1929, in Newberry, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Daisy Warren Reese.
Frances was a strong and kind person who committed her life to her family, her work, and her passion for animals – especially dogs. A...
David Haskell Willingham
Mar 27, 2026
David Haskell Willingham, age 77, of Prosperity, crossed life’s finish line on March 27, 2026 in Columbia, SC.
Born March 12, 1949 in Newberry, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas Harry and Margaret Franklin Willingham.
Haskell’s passion was racing. From the age of 15 through the late-1980’s, he raced stock cars. His racing career included regional driving for Marion...
Annette Chappell Joslyn
Mar 25, 2026
After an extended illness, Annette Joslyn, 68, passed away at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia on March 25, 2026. Rest peacefully, our sweet Annette.
Annette was born in Flint, Michigan, on April 18th, 1957 to her parents, L.N. and Nora Chappell. She was predeceased by her parents and her late husband, Leonard Joslyn, who was the love of her life. She...
Jac O. Ullman, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Jac O. Ullman, Jr., 76, died peacefully March 24, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Ullman was born on June 3, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Jac Oakey Ullman, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Holt Ullman. He grew up in the Northeast and moved to South Carolina to attend Furman University. He was a member of Mt....
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