Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Betty Ann Clary Byrd, 93, born March 22, 1932, passed October 2, 2025. Widowed to Willard Byrd of Denmark, SC who died August 11, 2022.

She was the oldest child of the late Johnson Hagood Clary and Harriette Harrell Clary. Her deceased brother from Newberry was Charles Harrell Clary, and her surviving sister is Harriette Hagood Clary...

Sep 28, 2025

Shirby Adams Chapman passed away at her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born November 15, 1936, in Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Gladys Stockman Adams.

A faithful and active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church she served in the Loving Hearts and Hands Prayer Shawl Ministry. She treasured the many...

Sep 28, 2025

Kollin J. Echohawk, also known as Kollin J. Rains, age 20, died on Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Born on February 4th, 2005, in Ogden, Utah, Kollin resided in Chapin, South Carolina.

Kollin was a dedicated diesel mechanic and a full-time student, passionately studying aviation mechanics. He was highly respected and admired by his peers for his hard...

Sep 23, 2025

Ricky Hugh Kingsmore, 70, of Prosperity, South Carolina, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home.

Born in Newberry, South Carolina, on December 10, 1954, he was a son of the late Rayeford Lee Kingsmore and Katherine Minnick Kingsmore.

He is survived by his companion of 10 years, Linda Young, and her daughters, Lois K....

Sep 15, 2025

Boyd W. "Buck" Webber, Jr., age 87, of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Born on May 14, 1938, in Jonesville, SC, Buck was the son of Boyd W. and Mable (Rogers) Webber, Sr.

Buck lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and joy. He proudly served his country in the National Guard....

Sep 7, 2025

Lucy Ann Moates, 80, of Prosperity, SC, died September 7, 2025. Born December 7, 1944, in Charleston, SC to Thomas Bacon and Ollie Ruth (Morris) Perry.

Lucy worked at the Oakland Textile Mill for thirty years prior to her retirement.

Lucy could often be found with a pen in hand, working her way through a...

Sep 4, 2025

Virginia ("Ginger") Pender Riddle, a devoted educator, lifelong learner, and passionate Gamecock fan, passed away on Thursday, September 4th at the age of 73 after a valiant battle against cancer and associated complications.

Born on June 19, 1952 in Columbia, SC, Ginger dedicated her life to shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher, Curriculum Resource Teacher...

Aug 27, 2025

William "Billy" Senn, 94, of Newberry died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on April 1, 1931, in Silverstreet, SC, he was the son of the late Foster and Elizabeth McMillan Senn.

After high school, he served in the SC National Guard for several years.

In the early 1950's, Billy...

Aug 18, 2025

Melvin Dennis Dominick, 75, a lifelong resident of Newberry County, South Carolina, died at his residence on Monday, August 18, 2025. Melvin was born on August 4, 1950 to his parents, Clarence William Dominick and Fay Dominick.

Melvin was self-employed and in the construction industry working in septic work, and hauling rock and gravel. Melvin has been...

Aug 17, 2025

Benjamin "Buck" T. Mills, Jr., 94, of Newberry, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Born October 10, 1930, in Newberry, he was the son of the late Benjamin Tillman Mills, Sr. and Juanita Long Mills.

Buck enjoyed attending Bush River Baptist Church, proudly served in the SC National Guard, and...

Aug 16, 2025

Clyde Eugene "Buck" Minick, 97, of Newberry, SC, died August 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 31, 1927, in Stoney Hill, SC, to Gary Alonzo and Annie Laura Hawkins Minick. He grew up in the Stoney Hill community and started working as a driver for Tom's Peanuts as well as the sawmill hauling lumber....

Aug 15, 2025

Jewell Evelyn Mills Baker, 84, of Newberry, South Carolina, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at her daughter's home.

Born in Whitmire, SC, on December 15, 1940, Jewell was the daughter of the late Jonas William "J.W" Mills and Eunice Marjorie Dominick Mills. She was married to the late James Cay Baker.

Jewell was long time...

Aug 13, 2025

Rev. Mr. Malcolm Jenks Skipper, Sr., died at home in Jenkinsville, SC, after a long illness on August 13, 2025.

Known to his friends as Skip, Malcolm was born in Conway, SC, to the late Jenks Skipper and Anna Johnson. He married Gwendolyn McQuitty in July 1963. He was a graduate of Columbia High School and among...

Aug 12, 2025

Daniel Weber of Prosperity, SC, passed into the Lord's hands on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at the age of 77. A devoted family man, he is survived by Renee (Faup) Weber, his wife of 34 years, as well as six children (Michael, Leslie, Janine, Nicole, Brian, and Paul); eight grandchildren (Jocelyn, Victoria, Elizabeth, Caroline, Sarah, Paul Joseph, Sean, and...

Aug 11, 2025

Mildred B. Steslow (Millie), 94, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Chapin SC, died on August 11, 2025. Born in West Mahanoy Township, PA, on March 4, 1931, to Martin and Mae (Evans) Olsen. Millie grew up in Frackville, PA and was a graduate of Frackville high school where she was a cheerleader. She met and married Leo Steslow...

Aug 3, 2025

Charles Edward Leopard, 100, a beloved resident of Newberry, SC, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at White Oak Manor. Born on December 16, 1924, he was a son of the late Alford Solomon Leopard and Elizabeth Bouknight Leopard. He was the devoted husband of the late Lila Mae McCartha Leopard.

Charles lived a full and dedicated life...

Aug 1, 2025

Kathy Cotney Rish, 75, a cherished member of the Prosperity community, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born in Newberry, SC, on December 1, 1949, Kathy was a beloved daughter of the late Birtrun Cotney and Earlene Marie Stockman Cotney.

Kathy worked for the state at Richland County Health department...

Jul 27, 2025

Cody Paul Lindler, 34, of Chapin, SC, died July 27, 2025. Born July 20, 1991, in Columbia, SC, to Aubrey Paul and Lisa Rene (Smith) Lindler.

Cody was employed with Swampfox Technologies, Inc. in Columbia, SC.

Cody loved grilling out, learning to weld, hanging out with friends, his cat, Clyde, politics, shooting guns with his...

Jul 25, 2025

Carol Ann Schmidt Hannafin, formerly of Cincinnati OH, New York NY, Englewood and Ramsey NJ, and Columbia SC, passed away on Friday, July 25, at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, two days after her 86th birthday.

Beloved daughter of Alice Murphy Schmidt and Cyril John Schmidt, she was married for 58 years to singer and actor...

Jul 25, 2025

Robert Ross Moser, 88, of Chapin, SC, Passed July 25, 2025, at J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Born May 25, 1937, in Manhattan, New York, he is a son to the late Gayle Leroy Moser and Ethel Goldey Cassedy Moser.

Robert was above all a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and cherished...