Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

The Last Pine Standing

Georgette Della DuTart Livingston of Newberry, SC died Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 83.

Georgette was the widow of Dr. Robert E. Livingston, III. She was a graduate of Moultrie High School and was a certified x-ray technician. Georgette was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Newberry and a member of...

Feb 25, 2026

William Alfred Neel, 71, of Newberry died Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Born on April 4, 1954, in Newberry, he was a son of the late Louise Dorroh and Gilder M. Neel, Sr.

William attended Bush River School, graduated from Newberry High School and later graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He was a life-long member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church....

Feb 24, 2026

Margaret Wallace Chapman, 84, of Newberry died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

Born December 30, 1941 in Richland County, she was the daughter of the late DeLeon R. and Elizabeth Chapman Wallace.

Margaret was a graduate of Brooklyn Cayce High School. She worked for many years in the administrative office for the Country Club of Newberry and later,...

Feb 22, 2026

Loretta B. Rish, 87, of Little Mountain, SC, died surrounded by family at Newberry Health hospital on February 22, 2026. Born in Fairfield County, SC, on April 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Minnie Bass Branham.

After retiring from the United States Postal Service, Loretta fully dedicated herself to being a homemaker.She was known for her...

Feb 22, 2026

Corlis Gail Chapman, 74, of Chapin, SC, and formerly of Festus, MO, died in her home, peacefully, quickly, and pain-free, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Just like she wanted.

Born on November 18, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, she was raised by her beloved Aunt Viola and Uncle Howard Clark, of Festus, MO. She graduated from Festus...

Feb 22, 2026

Ashley Ponder Worthy, 49, of Newberry died unexpectantly on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Born on January 11, 1977, in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of Colleen Thornton Ponder and the late Martin F. Ponder.

Ashley grew up in Union, SC and later moved to Newberry as she began her work as a dispatch officer with the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office. After 20...

Feb 21, 2026

Edgar “Ed” Paul DuVall, a man of quiet strength and enduring faith, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Rena B. and Edgar S. DuVall, Ed lived a life defined by his dedication to those he loved. Ed was a man who understood...

Feb 21, 2026

Hazel Oquinn Harris, 89, of Newberry, South Carolina, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry, South Carolina.

Born November 6, 1936, in Buchanon County, Virginia, she was a daughter to the late James Albert and Pricey Deel Oquinn. She was the widow of the late Genel "Gene" Miles Harris.

Hazel dedicated her life to her family....

Feb 20, 2026

Aniela Borun, 99, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Newberry Health Hospital with family by her side. She was born on November 1, 1926, in Ruda, Poland to Jan and Agnieszka (Rudnicka) Wicijowski.

 Aniela’s life was one marked by resilience, courage, and deep love for her family. After surviving the hardships of being a prisoner of WW II, Aniela was...

Feb 13, 2026

Terri Trichell Adams, 69, of Prosperity, South Carolina died Friday, February 13th, 2026, with her family beside her. She was born November 26th, 1956 in Marshall, TX, to the late J.D. and Myrtle Morris Trichell.

Nothing brought Terri more joy than her family. She was the glue that held everything together. She poured all that she had into loving, caring for,...

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...