Obituaries

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...

Jan 11, 2024

William Henry "Bill" Krause, 95, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away on January 11, 2024.

Bill was born on November 30, 1928. to the late Michael and Lydia Krause in Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Bowen High School and Wilson Junior College in Chicago. He also attended Northwestern University and received his graduate degree from...

Jan 11, 2024

Juanita "Deanie" Wydeen Byars, 61, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on January 11, 2024, at her residence in Prosperity, South Carolina.

She was born on November 3, 1962, in Union, South Carolina, she was a daughter to Mr. Sanford Ray Jones and the late Mrs. Doris Mae Smith Jones.

Deanie was...

Jan 10, 2024

Donnie R. Beck, 74, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Newberry Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 30, 1949, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of his late mother, Bessie Beck.

Donnie was a member of College Street Church. He was also a member of the Newberry Shrine...

Jan 9, 2024

James (Jim) Arthur Hale, Sr. of Newberry peacefully passed away on January 9, 2024 surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Born on January 17, 1941 in Altoona Pennsylvania. He was the son of Harry Arthur Hale and Martha Leona Wilkins Hale. At the age of 12, Jim's journey led him to Cheraw SC, where his...

Jan 5, 2024

Willard "Will" Hentz Britton, 78, of Columbia died Friday, January 5, 2024.  Born on January 29,1945, in Newberry SC, he was a son of the late John Walter Britton, Sr. and the late Mary Hentz Britton Hilton.

He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School; he was a member of the Army National Guard for 7 years...

Jan 2, 2024

Merroll Moore Brown, age 81, of Newberry, died January 2, 2024 at her home. Born April 10, 1942 in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Moore and Margaret Cole Chaney. She was the widow of Joseph "Joe" W. Brown.

Merroll was a pleasant and happy lady who lived a simple and beautiful life. Her...

Dec 31, 2023

Carolyn Sue "Memaw" Goff, 77, of Newberry died at her residence on December 31, 2023. She was born in Concord, NC to John Robert Beach, Sr. and Mildred Jane Gray Beach.

Carolyn was a longtime waitress and will be remembered for her feisty spirit, as her family said, "Anybody that knew her, knew her!" She enjoyed dancing...

Dec 27, 2023

Paul Floyd Clark, age 74, entered into eternal rest on December 27,2023, at the Lexington Medical Center, in Lexington, South Carolina.

Born on July 26, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Edward Coe Clark and the late Rose Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Clark.

Paul proudly served his country in the United States...