Obituaries

May 10, 2023

Betty Ann Brigman Bradley was born in Newberry, SC on May 20, 1935 to Tom and Mary Brigman.

She grew up in Newberry and met her future husband Thomas "Stumpy" Bradley while in high school. They married on Sept 12, 1953. Betty and Stumpy entered the US Air Force life after he graduated college. Betty raised two...

May 3, 2023

Ronny L. Yonce, of Newberry, SC passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Originally from Johnston, SC, he had been part owner of Martin Tire and Retreading in Newberry. He then worked as salesman and ambassador for Shealy Truck Centers in Columbia, SC for many years.

Ronny is survived by his wife, Belinda of Newberry; sister,...

May 3, 2023

Cindy Sue Mora Ramirez, 66, of Newberry died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at White Oak Manor.

Born on January 25, 1957 in Kokomo, IN, she was a daughter of the late Lillie Evelyn Livingston and John Arthur Gordon.

Cindy was an animal lover, and was particularly fond of spending time with her dog, Bandit. She...

May 2, 2023

Melissa Smith passed away at home after a battle with ovarian cancer on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Her mother, Becky, and caregiver who is also named Melissa, were by her side. Some of the last words she spoke were "the essence of life is love."

Melissa was born in Newberry, SC, graduated from Winthrop University, where she...

Apr 30, 2023

Inge Crayne Lipscomb, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Jesse Frank Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Willi and Helene Lehmann of Berlin, Germany. She was born February 8, 1932, and moved to Newberry, SC, November of 1957. She proudly became a United States citizen in 1958.

Inge grew...

Apr 30, 2023

On the afternoon of April 30th, surrounded by the people he loved most, the world lost a giant in John "Mike" Lake.

Surviving are his cherished wife of 34 years, Marcy, their six children; Dylan (Amanda), Derrick, Jessica (Mike), Allison, CJ (Jon) and Gracie; nine grandchildren; Caroline, Cassidy, Haley, Allen, Andrew, Laken, Carter, Bryant and Kyler; two...

Apr 28, 2023

Sandra Kay Porter, 76, of Newberry passed on to the afterlife in the early morning of April 28th under hospice care at Prisma Richland Hospital in Columbia.

Born February 21, 1947, in Lexington, SC, she is the daughter of the late Claude Elbert Metts and Julia Annie Mae Meetze Metts.

She was a life-long follower...

Apr 25, 2023

Joey R. Brooks, 60, of Little Mountain died after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He spent his final days at home surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on December 17, 1962 in Newberry, he was the son of the late William Reginald "Reggie" and Letha Williamson Brooks.

He was a...

Apr 22, 2023

Judith Anne Price, age 70, of Lexington, died peacefully on Saturday April 22, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on January 17, 1953 in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Ellsworth Carl and Juanita Marie Soderman Pearson.

In the early 1900's, both her maternal and paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States,...

Apr 21, 2023

Vernon J. Livingston, Sr., 88, of Newberry, died Friday, April 21, 2023 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on July 21, 1934 in Prosperity, he was a son of the late James and Ruth Wilson Livingston.

Vernon was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and was a lifetime member of the Newberry Shrine Club...

Apr 21, 2023

Debra Cornelia Leavell, 68, of Newberry passed away on April 21, 2023.

Debra, an only child, was born February 7, 1955 to Harold V. Leavell and Lillian Brock Leavell in Newberry.

She graduated from Newberry High School, class of 1973, and was employed at Leavell's T.V. and Leavell's Azalea Farm and Gift Shops.

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Apr 10, 2023

Lawrence "Parker" Martin, 79, of Columbia, died Monday, April 10, 2023 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on March 14, 1944 in Newberry, he was a son of the late George William and Mildred Powell Martin.

A Newberry High School graduate, Parker attended Brevard College and Georgia Southern University. He was a member of the Alpha...

Mar 30, 2023

Margie Lee Amick, 90, of Chapin, SC passed away on March 30, 2023 at Lexington Community Hospice House.

Born on November 27, 1932 in Chapin, Margie was the daughter of the late Wilber Marto Amick (1950) and Bessie "Beck" Derrick Amick (1997).

Margie attended Little Mountain elementary and graduated from Prosperity High School, Class of...

Mar 27, 2023

James B "Snag" Epting, 88 of Newberry died Monday, march 27, 2023 at JF Hawkins nursing home after a short illness.

Born on April 29, 1934 in Prosperity, SC, he was a son of the late Olin E. and Frances Werts Epting.

He retired at age 58 after 30 years of heavy equipment operation and...

Mar 25, 2023

Narvice Cousins Gilbert, 90, of Saluda, NC, was born December 16, 1932, in Newberry, SC. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jackson R. Cousins. She was married for 53 years to Fredrick Charles Gilbert Jr of Saluda, NC. She resided at Gilbert Orchards for 68 years.

Narvice was a person of strong faith who loved...

Mar 19, 2023

James Ray Luchock, 65, a resident of Palmetto, FL. died unexpectedly in Newberry, S.C. while visiting with his daughters and grandchildren on March 19, 2023.

He was born on December 28, 1957, in Norwich, CT. he was the son of the late Leon Luchock, and Helen Taggert. He is survived by his two daughters Crystal Hyler &...

Mar 19, 2023

Michael Edward Sangaline, 81, of Newberry died Sunday, March 19,2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, son, and daughter.

Born on December 16, 1941 in Beacon, NY he is a son of the late Donald Thomas and Emma Theresa Nerone Sangaline.

Michael is a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, having served...

Mar 19, 2023

Frances Teseniar Reed, 89, of Greenwood died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Magnolia Manor-Greenwood.

Born on November 8, 1933 in Gastonia, NC, she was a daughter of the late Adam L. and Ida Lowery Teseniar.

She was a member of College Street Church and worked for many years at Main Street Pharmacy (later Rexall Drugs)...

Mar 7, 2023

Judy Sweetland Hudgens, 84, of Newberry died Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland.

Born on May 18, 1938 in Evansville, IN, she was the daughter of the late Dean Clarence and Evelyn Witowack Sweetland.

In 1965, Judy married Joseph "Joe" Walter Hudgens, Jr. and together, the two created a beautiful life. They moved...

Mar 6, 2023

Barbara Croy Baughman, 91, of Newberry, SC, died on Monday, March 6, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.

Born on May 29, 1931 in Coshocton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Minnie Dickerson Croy.

Barbara was an active member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and a Vacation Bible...