Obituaries

Aug 21, 2023

Melinda "Linda" McCorkle Robinson went to meet the Lord on August 21, 2023. Born in Heath Springs, South Carolina, she was the fifth daughter of Mary Viola Young and Clyde Randolph McCorkle.

Linda graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1956, where she was a majorette. She attended nursing school, was a buyer for JB Whites and...

Aug 21, 2023

J. Charles Floyd, Ph.D., age 80, of Chapin, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, at Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC, where his family surrounded him with love during his final days.

Born May 1, 1943 in Conway, SC, he was a son of the late A.W. and Jeanwood Allen Floyd.

He graduated from...

Aug 21, 2023

Virginia Joann Massingale, 86, of Prosperity, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was married for 69 years to the late Melvin "Cherokee" B. Massingale.

Born on April 23, 1937 in Valley Falls, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Floyd and Emma McCombs Turner.

An extremely hard...

Aug 17, 2023

Michael "Mike" B. Foy, age 70, of Pomaria, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. He was born August 26, 1952, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the second son to the late William Rutherford Foy and Jaquelyn Eileen Charron Foy.

Upon retiring from Gerber Manufacturing Co., Mike was thrilled to return to the Newberry...

Aug 17, 2023

Anne Carraway Martin passed away on August 17, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland, surrounded by her loving children.

Anne was born on April 23, 1940, to William B. Carraway and Beatrice Scott Carraway in Kingstree, SC.

She attended Kingstree schools, graduating from Kingstree High School in 1958. She graduated from Winthrop College, Class of 1962,...

Aug 16, 2023

Paula M. Hribar (Kokal), 92, passed away peacefully at Oakleaf Village in Lexington, SC, on August 16, 2023. Paula was born in Universal, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Pauline (Kacin) Kokal.

Paula was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Rudy; brothers, Frank Kokal and Paul Kokal; sisters, Kathryn Rusnock, Theresa Potts and Mary Jane Rutherford....

Aug 15, 2023

Joe H. Chappell, age 86, of Newberry, died August 15, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family and beside his wife of 60+ years, Adgie Felker Chappell. Born July 4, 1937 in Newberry, he was a son of the late John and Annie Lou Spotts Chappell.

Joe was a noble and kind man who loved his...

Aug 14, 2023

Sandra J. Kitchen, 72, of Newberry, formerly of Joanna, died, Monday, August 14, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, South Carolina.

Sandra was born in Joanna; she was a daughter to the late Walter Beauford Johnson and the late Gladys Kay Johnson. She was the devoted wife to the late, Mr. Donald "Donnie" L. Kitchen.

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Aug 4, 2023

Kenneth R Uschelbec of Columbia, died Friday, August 4, 2023 at Generations of Irmo. He was 84 years old. Ken was a native of Cleveland, OH. After graduating from Fairview High School, he attended Muskingum College where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree.

After over 40 years in Sales, he retired as a Regional Sales Manager for...

Aug 3, 2023

John Hampton Whitesides, 53, of Newberry died at his home. Born on May 20, 1970 in Hickory, NC, he was the son of the late Dr. Glenn Edward and Jerry Hoke Whitesides.

John was a graduate of the Newberry High School class of 1988 and attended Clemson University. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

Aug 2, 2023

Joseph Kenneth "Kenny" Lindler, 73, a lifetime resident of Chapin died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center. Kenny was the son of George and Blanche (Fannning) Lindler. He was a retired mechanic and had a natural green thumb for vegetable gardening. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing in his free time.

He is...

Jul 31, 2023

Mr. Melvin "Cherokee" Bobby Joe Massingale, 88, of Prosperity, SC, died on Monday July 31, 2023, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born on April 15, 1935, he was the son of Mrs. Odessa Melinda Haney Massingale and the late Mr. William Daniel Massingale.

He was married in 1954, to his loving wife, Virginia "Joann" Turner Massingale. In...

Jul 31, 2023

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Sergio Pascual, de 30 años, de Newberry, falleció el lunes 31 de julio de 2023. Nació en Fresno, California, el 23 de abril de 1993. Asistió a la preparatoria Mid-Carolina, donde fue miembro del JROTC y activo en el programa de música. Como apasionado saxofonista, ganó númerosos reconocimientos y participó en el programa musical...

Jul 30, 2023

Harold Parsons, age 95, of Chapin and formerly of Somerville, MA where he lived for 75 years, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born October 21, 1927 in Manitowoc, WI, he was a son of the late Roy L. and Thelma D. Brown Parsons.

Mr. Parsons was a Navy Veteran of World...

Jul 20, 2023

Rose Lena Brancato Torok, 94, of Chapin, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born on July 23, 1928 in Rye, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette Surace Brancato.

She was a strong and independent woman who lived life with joy and love...

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Wilson Benjamin "Benji" Leavell, Jr., 64, of Newberry, S.C., died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his residence.

Born on May 4, 1959, he was a son to Mrs. Vesta Jeannette Dickert Poag and the late Mr. Wilson Benjamin Leavell, Sr.

Benji was a long time Electronic Technician for computers and over his career...

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Jean Simmons, of Newberry, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at White Oak Manor after a two-year battle with cancer. She was married for 71 years to her soulmate and best friend, E. Charles Simmons, Sr.

Born on April 17, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Laurence David and Ruth Dominick Wicker....

Jul 17, 2023

Carolyn Crooks Bishop, 89, of Pomaria, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at her residence.

Born April 12, 1934, in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Lyles Crooks, Sr. and Annie Laurie Harmon Crooks.

Carolyn received her bachelor's degree in Public School Music from Winthrop University. She taught music at SC schools in...

Jul 14, 2023

Tiffany Peterson Bennett, age 47, of Irmo, passed unexpectedly on July 14, 2023. Born May 11, 1976 in Blacksburg, VA she was the daughter of Harvey and Margaret Peterson. She was married for 25 years to her soulmate and best friend, Kevin John Bennett.

Tiffany lived life with a full force measure of love, kindness, caring, genuine...

Jul 9, 2023

Thomas K Lidonnici, 21, died at his residence on July 9, 2023.

Family requests casual dress for those attending his gathering.

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lidonnici family.