Obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

Dallas Evelyn Bedenbaugh Merchant, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born December 11, 1939 in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Otto K. and Sara Lois Buffington Bedenbaugh. She was the widow of Hugh Edward Merchant.

Dallas was a member of Mayer Memorial...

Mar 6, 2024

Master Sergeant Robert Joseph Gradt, USAF Retired., 83, of Prosperity, South Carolina, peacefully died in the arms of his loving wife of 61 years, Sybil R. Gradt on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at his residence.

Robert, known to most as "Bob", was born February 15, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. Bob was a proud Air Force veteran...

Mar 5, 2024

William James "Billy O" Ostrander, 74, of Chapin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on November 9, 1949, in the Bronx, NY to Lynden and Virginia Ostrander, he grew up in Old Bridge, NJ where he attended grade school and graduated from Madison Township High School in 1967. The oldest of three boys, Billy...

Feb 29, 2024

Dixon Sebastian Rivera-Wiscovitch, age 70 of Newberry, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center. Born September 28, 1953 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Dixon Rivera-Lugo and Olga Wiscovitch Rivera. He was married for 42 years to Linda Vines Rivera.

Dixon was a patriot, and proud of his family's legacy...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary Dorothy Bergman, 95, of Chapin, SC passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the home of her daughter Sue Thomas. Mary was a native of Clarendon Hills, Illinois and moved to Chapin seven months ago to live with her daughter. Mary retired as a Buyer after a long career with Marshall Fields Department Stores where she filled...

Feb 26, 2024

Shirley Abrams Berry, 100, widow of Olin F. "Scrap" Berry, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1923, in Newberry county, and was a daughter of the late Claude Edward Abrams and Ellen Paysinger Abrams.

Mrs. Berry was a graduate of Silverstreet High School and received a business degree from Newberry...

Feb 25, 2024

William Conley "Fred" Jumper, Sr., 85, of Gray Court, SC, died at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC. Fred was born to Malachi Dewey and Myrtis Smith Jumper of Swansea on September 8, 1938.

Fred attended St. Matthew High School and after graduation he attended Newberry College from 1956-1960. During his time in college, he...

Feb 20, 2024

Lonnie David Welch, age 78, of Kinards, SC died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Laurens County Hospital. Born June 13, 1945 in Manning, SC, he was a son of the late Melvin and Luvenia Miles Welch. He was married for 47 years to Eva Viola Lingle Welch.

David retired from a career as a lineman for the...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Lou Longshore Wicker Copeland, 96, died February 19, 2023, at Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC.

Born March 5, 1927, in Newberry County, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Bob and Virgin Mary Longshore.

She graduated from Bush River High School in 1944. She was a skilled seamstress who also loved...

Feb 17, 2024

Melvin Ray Dominick, Sr., 82, died peacefully at his son's home in Newberry, SC on Saturday, February 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of Prosperity, SC, Melvin was born August 28, 1941, to the late O.C. and Etta Mae Dominick.

Melvin was a longtime and faithful member of Wightman United Methodist Church in Prosperity. He was a member...

Feb 7, 2024

Donna Faye Cantrell, 63, of Newberry died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on May 19, 1960 in Easley, SC she was the daughter of the late, Harold and Dorothy O'Shields Freeman.

Donna had challenges in her life, but in and through them all she remained kind hearted, always...

Feb 6, 2024

Martin "John" Wall, 60, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, at his residence.

Born September 1, 1963, in Halifax, England, he was the son of the late Harry John Wall and the late Carol Ann Baker Wall.

Martin's parents moved to South Africa when he was a young boy as...

Jan 30, 2024

William "Bill" Claudius Fraley, 81, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 30, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at his home. He took his last breath holding the hand of his beloved wife, Carolyn, just a day shy of their 60th wedding anniversary.

Bill was born August 16, 1942 as an only...

Jan 29, 2024

Julio "Frank" Francis Vello, 90, of Chapin, South Carolina, entered eternal rest Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at the Heritage at Lowman in Chapin.

Frank was born May 14, 1933, in Watertown, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Nicola Vella and the late Domenica Maria DiCosmo Vella.

Frank was a graduate of Watertown...

Jan 28, 2024

Robert E. Dawkins Obituary - Shared from Hillside Chapel Funeral Home, Gainesville, GA.

Mr. Robert E. Dawkins, 76, of Gainesville died January 28, 2024. A native of Newberry, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Elliott V. and Mary (DeVore) Dawkins.

Robert proudly served with the South Carolina and Georgia Army National Guard....

Jan 26, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" LeRoy Lintz, 79, of Newberry, South Carolina, went to his eternal home Friday morning, January 26, 2024, at his residence.

Born May 25, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Leroy Meredith Lintz and the late Louise Kennedy Lintz.

Ken was a proud Veteran of the United States Air...

Jan 26, 2024

Ellen Mary Maddalena, 91, of Newberry, died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Newberry.  Ellen is the daughter of the late Hubert and Elma Hughes and was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic John Maddalena.

Ellen is survived by her children, Dolor John (Alisha) Maddalena of Deatsville, AL, Rosemary (Larry) Helms of...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" Alan Duplaga, 71, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Pruitt Health of Ridgeway.

Born on November 19, 1952, in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of the late Milton Duplaga and the late Norma Brown Duplaga.

Bob was a talented and skilled Painter and craftsman. He was the...

Jan 15, 2024

Sadie Frances Smith Abrams, 70, of Newberry, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2024, at her residence in Newberry.

She was born on July 26, 1953, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was a daughter to the late Thomas Carol Smith and the late Ethel Louise Suber Smith.

Frances was...

Jan 11, 2024

Dorothy "Pat" Patricia Shealy, age 79 of Prosperity, died January 11, 2024 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born March 28, 1944 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Emanuel Lester and Dorothy Reeves Shealy. She was the widow of Donald "Don" Ashley Shealy.

Pat had a love for all animals, especially her cats. She was...