Obituaries

Chester Doolittle

Chester Doolittle

Jul 20, 2021

Chester Young Doolittle, 82, of Greenwood died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 26, 1939 in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Tommy Roy and Margaret Sue Berley Doolittle. After high school, Chester spent a year working with his uncle in the logging business before deciding to pursue a career with the Greenwood...

Sereta  Savoy Blessing Evans

Sereta Savoy Blessing Evans

Jul 19, 2021

To attend virtually, please click the following link; Sereta Evans Service Sereta Savoy Blessing Evans, 99, of Newberry passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Born on October 10, 1921 in Middlesboro, KY, Sereta was the daughter of the late James Gardner and Dora Elizabeth Blessing. Sereta is predeceased by her husband of 68 years and love of her life, William...

Brent Ned Nielson

Brent Ned Nielson

Jul 17, 2021

Brent Ned Nielson was born on May 9th, 1947 in Ridgefield, Utah to the late Ned and Norma Nielson. He departed this earthly journey on Saturday, July 17th, 2021. Brent faithfully worked for his close friend, Andy Lominick at Andy Lominick Repair Service as an accountant for the past 16 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and spending...

Sharon Kay Harris

Sharon Kay Harris

Jul 8, 2021

Sharon Kay Harris, 59, of Clover, SC passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 holding hands with her two daughters. Sharon is cherished and remembered by many, but especially her two daughters, Katy Eller (Ryan) and Holly Harris, as well as her twin sister and forever best friend, Karen H. Knox (Mark). She was the proud Meme to her beloved grandson,...

Delbert "Del" Alexander Wilkes, Jr.

Delbert "Del" Alexander Wilkes, Jr.

Jun 30, 2021

Delbert "Del" Alexander Wilkes, Jr., 59, of Newberry, died on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born on December 21, 1961 in Columbia, SC, he is a son of Kathleen Moore and Delbert A. Wilkes, Sr. of Newberry. Del attended Irmo High School and was recruited as an offensive lineman to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1980 to 1984. He...

William C. Sheely, Jr.

William C. Sheely, Jr.

Jun 29, 2021

For those wishing to join services online, livestreaming options are available either by clicking the link here: "Click Here for Livestream Services for William Sheely" or by clicking the Watch Event Link on the Events section. William Curtis Sheely, Jr., 86, of Ballentine died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1934, a son...

Terry  Lynn Megehee

Terry Lynn Megehee

Jun 22, 2021

Terry Lynn Megehee, 84, of Newberry, South Carolina, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Newberry, South Carolina. He was born March 15, 1937, the youngest of Jesse Wood Megehee and Wanda Tackett Megehee's three sons, in his parents' rural home near Picayune in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Following graduation from Picayune High School, he worked as a deck hand on...

Jane  P. Bushey Lopez

Jane P. Bushey Lopez

Jun 21, 2021

Jane P. Bushey Lopez, 76, of Newberry died Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 21, 1944 in Floral City, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Bushey and Ruth Corbett Bushey Reid. Jane worked in the offices of Winn Dixie for many years and later in the offices of Towson...

Gladys Pearson Pickelsimer

Gladys Pearson Pickelsimer

Jun 20, 2021

Gladys Pearson Pickelsimer, 95, of Newberry died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at White Oak Manor with her family by her side. Born in Brevard, North Carolina on March 8, 1926, she was a daughter of Reverend William L. and Georgia Tinsley Pearson. Gladys was married to the late E. E. (Pick) Pickelsimer. She was a homemaker and member of Freedom...

Inge Charlotte Berndt (Sikes)

Inge Charlotte Berndt (Sikes)

Jun 10, 2021

Inge Charlotte Berndt (Sikes), 82, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home in Chapin with her family by her side. Born on April 20, 1939 in Bremerhaven, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl W. Berndt and Anna E. Funk Berndt. While living in Germany, Inge worked for the US Government as a secretary and was...

Carol  Fraas Robbins

Carol Fraas Robbins

Jun 6, 2021

A kind and gentle soul was born October 5, 1930 in New York City to Jessie and Arthur Fraas, and died June 6, 2021 in Minnesota. She was a good student who grew up enjoying camping and ocean beaches with her large extended family. After high school, she attended Berkeley School, joined Omicron Sigma Beta sorority, graduated from an executive...

Doris "Colleen"  Neel Swett

Doris "Colleen" Neel Swett

Jun 5, 2021

Doris "Colleen" Neel Swett, widow of John A. Swett, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga. Born on December 26, 1925 in Newberry, S.C. to the late John Calvin "JC" Neel Sr. and Gladys Bedenbaugh Neel. She is survived by a son, John Kennedy "Kenny" Swett of Gainesville, Ga. In addition to...

Kelly Ann Wendt

Kelly Ann Wendt

Jun 4, 2021

For those wishing to join services online, livestreaming options are available either by clicking the link here: "Click Here for Livestream Services for Kelly" or by clicking the Watch Event Link on the Events section. Kelly Ann Wendt, resident of Chapin, SC, died June 4, 2021 in Lexington, SC. She was a daughter of the late William and Karen Polk...

Parker Kiser

Parker Kiser

Jun 3, 2021

Service information is pending at this time. Condolences may be shared here on the Tribute wall. Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Robert "Bobby" E. Summer, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" E. Summer, Jr.

Jun 2, 2021

For those wishing to join services online, livestreaming options are available either by clicking the link here: "Click Here for Livestream Services for Robert "Bobby" E. Summer" or by clicking the Watch Event Link on the Events section. Robert "Bobby" E. Summer Jr., 89, of Newberry died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on...

Elizabeth Louise Steele Gilmore

Elizabeth Louise Steele Gilmore

May 30, 2021

Elizabeth Louise Steele Gilmore, 95, formerly of Lexington, died Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born on June 23, 1925 in Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Lerah Vaughan Butler. Elizabeth was a member of the Eastern Star, loved sewing, and had a spirited personality. She was married to the late Robert Douglas Gilmore. They enjoyed riding motorcycles...

James "Jim" Carroll Brooks, Jr.

James "Jim" Carroll Brooks, Jr.

May 28, 2021

James "Jim" Carroll Brooks, Jr., 78, of Newberry died Friday, May 28, 2021 at his residence. Born on January 6, 1943 in Newberry, he was the son of the late James Carroll "J.C." Brooks and Doris Miller Brooks Fleming. Jim was a much sought-after painter, always taking pride in his work. He loved the Carolina Panthers and was an inaugural...

James "Tank" Robert Spitzer

James "Tank" Robert Spitzer

May 12, 2021

James "Tank" Robert Spitzer, 55, of Newberry died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Hospice of Laurens County. Born on July 14, 1965, he was the son of Barbara Elfast Catling and the late Roy Crittdon Spitzer. James worked as a truck driver with Williams Brothers Trucking for many years. Before that, James served in the United States Army as a...

John "Johnny" Allen Marlowe

John "Johnny" Allen Marlowe

May 9, 2021

John Allen "Johnny" Marlowe, 59, of Newberry died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at MUSC Charleston. He was born on December 27, 1961, the son of Peggy Pitts Marlowe and the late John Eugene Marlowe. Johnny was a kind and loving person. Remembered as a one-of-a kind Spanish teacher, he taught at Mid-Carolina High School for 31 years. Tough yet fun,...

Bobby Ray Nichols

Bobby Ray Nichols

May 7, 2021

For those wishing to join services online, livestreaming options are available either by clicking the link here at the time of the service: "Click Here for Livestream Services for Bobby" or by clicking the Watch Event Link on the Events section. Bobby Ray Nichols, 86, of Newberry died Friday, May 7, 2021 at White Oak Manor. He was born on...