Obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Adgie Felker Chappell, 84, of Newberry, South Carolina, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Born on August 7, 1941, in Newberry County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Blanch Dennis and John William Felker.

Adgie was an active member of Aveleigh Presbyterian Church for many years and was grateful for the lasting friendships she made through the church Supper...

Feb 8, 2026

Dr. Samuel Jesse “Jack” Marsh, 89, of Chapin, South Carolina, died Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Born December 8, 1936, in Kingstree, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Jesse J. Marsh and Mary Elizabeth Snowden Marsh.

Growing up on his family’s farm in Williamsburg County, he graduated valedictorian of his class from Indiantown High School. He was a four-year letterman...

Feb 7, 2026

Iris Ramona Moore, 71, of Prosperity was born January 29, 1955, she was the youngest child of the late George S and Myra Bowers Moore. She was the valedictorian of the 1973 graduating class of Mid-Carolina High School. She retired as an accountant with 30 years of service at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center in Columbia, SC.

Prior to her employment at...

Feb 7, 2026

Kelly White Gamble, 54, of Newberry, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 8, 1971 in Greenwood, SC, she was a daughter of Barbara Folk (Jesse) and Ronald White.

Even as a young child, Kelly was fierce and strong willed. She loved a good argument and never shied away from an opportunity to argue a...

Feb 2, 2026

Leon Dupont Nichols, Jr. was born November 14, 1949, in Newberry, South Carolina, to the late Leon Dupont Nichols, Sr. and Sarah Martin Nichols. So many children were born that month, after the cutoff for starting first grade (about 10 boys and one girl), that one of the parents, who had been an elementary school teacher, taught a private first...

Jan 31, 2026

Ruth Ann Singley Reese, 94, of Newberry, SC, died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Newberry Health.

Born on August 3, 1931, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Willie Ernest and Louise Morris Singley, Sr.

Ruth Ann attended Newberry Public Schools and graduated from Silverstreet High School. She lived In Aiken, SC for 45 years before moving back...

Jan 30, 2026

Patsy Ann Hawkins Shealy (July 14,1936 – January 30, 2026)

Patsy Ann Hawkins Shealy of Chapin transitioned from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant on January 30, 2026. She was born in the Stoney Hill community of Newberry County to the late Sam Pat Hawkins and Annie Elizabeth Bowers Hawkins. An only child, she was surrounded early in life by...

Jan 30, 2026

Margaret Summer Harrison, 80, of Newberry, passed away peacefully at White Oak Manor on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born on September 15, 1945, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas O’Merle and Mary Bedenbaugh Summer.

She graduated from Newberry High School in 1964 as Valedictorian of her class. She owned and operated Newberry’s iconic, Summers Restaurant for...

Jan 16, 2026

B. Roger Hair, 86, of Newberry, South Carolina, died on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Born on March 17, 1939, in Bamberg County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Fannie and JB Hair.

He was a technician for AT&T for 40 years, working in the southeastern United States. In his off time, he...

Jan 16, 2026

Robert Paul Gruss, 73, of Irmo, South Carolina, died on January 16, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Bruno and Dorothy Gruss.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army, where he received the National Defense Service Medal for his...

Jan 6, 2026

Stephen Eugene Chinault, 74, of Newberry, South Carolina, died on January 6th, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center. Born in North Codorus Township, York County, PA, on September 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Austin LeRoy and Gladys Marie Ness Chinault.

Stephen was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Glen Rock, PA....

Jan 6, 2026

Sarah Mae Adams, 93, of Whitmire, South Carolina, died on January 6, 2026, at White Oak Manor, in Newberry, South Carolina. Born on December 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Marie and James Laffayette Adams, Sr.

Born and raised in Whitmire, Sarah was a longtime devoted member of Whitmire First Baptist Church.

Jan 3, 2026

Claudette Kneece Staggs, 88, of Greenville died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at TerraBella Summit in Greenville.  Claudette was born in Fort Lawn, S.C. on February 26, 1937, she was the only child of parents Verne Kneece and Mildred J. Kneece of Newberry. Her father, Verne was the superintendent of Newberry schools and Mildred taught English at Newberry High School....

Dec 27, 2025

Ervin Lamar "E.L." Reynolds, Jr., 77, of Newberry, died on December 27, 2025.

Born on November 17, 1948, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Catherine and Ervin Reynolds, Sr.

Before his retirement, E.L. dedicated 38 years of his life working for Asten Johnson Fabrics as a dryer operator. He was...

Dec 27, 2025

Betty Ann Biddle, 99, of Newberry, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home.

Born on May 12, 1926 in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ada Cook Nichols.

She was married to the late Robert Charles Biddle for 72 years. Betty was a devoted wife and mother, building a...

Dec 25, 2025

Edward Kenneth Young, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 25, 2025, in the comfort of his daughter's home. Born on June 10, 1941, in Sand Rock, Alabama, he was a son to the late Harold Elmer and Geneva Parker Young.

Edward was a cherished father, dedicated mechanic, and avid sports enthusiast, living a...

Dec 24, 2025

John David Silva, 83, of Prosperity, South Carolina, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.  John was born on January 12, 1942, in New London, Connecticut. He was the husband of Mrs. Linda Silva.

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his stepchildren, Christopher Norton, Alisha Norton and Joshua Norton.

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Dec 22, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" P. Davis, 70, of Spartanburg, died on Monday, December 22, 2025.

She was born on November 13, 1955 to the late Walter, Jr. and Nell Hollingsworth Davis.

Sandy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Clemson University in 1978 and later completed her Master's degree there before beginning a career teaching high school...

Dec 18, 2025

Ruth Lisalotte Marcotulli, 71, of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her residence. Born on April 7, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho, she was a daughter to the late Alwin and Margrit Rein Fricker.

A dedicated homemaker, Ruth devoted her life to creating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. Her strong...

Dec 15, 2025

William Joseph Marshall died December 15, 2025.  Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Whitaker Funeral home is honored to serve the family of William Joseph Marshall.