Obituaries

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...

Jul 17, 2025

Faye Langford Long, 89, of Prosperity, SC, died July 17, 2025, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Faye was born August 26, 1935, to the late James Marion & Frances Elizabeth "Lizzie" Richardson Langford. She grew up in the Jolly Street and St. Paul's Church community of Newberry County. She is a graduate of Pomaria High School.

In...

Jul 6, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Scott Phillips, 27, of Kinards, South Carolina, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Newberry, South Carolina, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on June 11, 1998, in Newberry, SC, he was a son of Natosha Barker Phillips and the late Michael Shawn Phillips.

Nick enjoyed spending time with his children,...

Jul 3, 2025

Julia Noe Greene, 95, of Newberry, SC, died July 3, 2025, in Newberry surrounded by her family.

Born on January 10, 1930, in Oklahoma, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Ellen Noe.

Julia was a kind and caring person and never complained about anything. She grew up during The Great Depression and...

Jul 3, 2025

Jorge Alberto Aguila Camarena, 42, of Chapin, SC, died July 3, 202. Born March 9, 1983, in Jala, Nayarit, Mexico, to Jorge Aguila Martinez and Juana Genoveva Camarena.

Jorge discovered his passion for upholstery at a young age, learning the craft at his father's side. What began as a childhood skill turned into a successful career, where...

Jun 29, 2025

Vesta Jeannette Poag, 88, of Newberry, SC, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her residence. Born on November 27th, 1936, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Newton Dickert and Rebecca Alliene Waldrop Dickert. She was married to the late James Ervin Poag.

Jeannette, a beacon of love, selflessness, and devotion. Over...

Jun 26, 2025

"Words cannot adequately express my love and appreciation for you, but I will give it a try…

WOW what a life I have had! And now I get to experience it in a new way as I graduate to the next level. One close to God but in another way. One that I really cannot describe or...

Jun 26, 2025

Steven Ray Burke, 68, of Chapin, SC, entered into eternal rest on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 4th, 1956, in New London, Connecticut, to the late Raymond and Mildred Burke.

Steve was the faithful husband of Susan Burke with whom he built a beautiful life rich with family and...

Jun 22, 2025

William "Eric" DeYoung, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and quiet strength. Born on February 3, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Virginia Gary Pollard and William Landrum DeYoung, Eric grew up in Greer, SC, where he developed a deep sense of responsibility and purpose that would...