Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Patricia Ann Mohr Smith, 76, died on Sunday, January 26th, 2025 in Lexington. Patricia was born on August 20, 1948 to Kenneth and Lillian Mohr.

She was the beloved wife of Leon Smith, with whom she shared an incredible journey that began in Hawaii when they met at her 16th birthday party. Together, their love story spanned...

Jan 24, 2025

Michael "Mike" Edward Wiggers, Sr., DVM, 77, of Taylors, SC, passed from Leukemia on January 24, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 30, 1947, in Newberry, South Carolina. Mike was the son of the late Bernard Edward Wiggers and Doris Sheeley Wiggers.

Mike was a 1965 graduate of Mid Carolina High School. He attended Clemson...

Jan 22, 2025

Stanley G. Lathren, 68, of Myrtle Beach died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his residence.

Born on April 12, 1956, in Greenwood, he was the son of Harriett Willingham Lathren and the late Louis Edward Lathren.

A proud Navy veteran, he spent six years aboard the nuclear submarine USS Woodrow Wilson. Following his service...

Jan 21, 2025

Marcus Boyd Hendrix, Jr., 96, of Newberry, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025.

Born in Newberry December 22, 1928, he was a son of the late Marcus Boyd Hendrix, Sr. and Eula Pitts Dennis Hendrix. He was predeceased by his wife Alfreida Livingston Hendrix.

Marcus was a faithful lifelong member of...

Jan 19, 2025

Alma Taylor Force, 94, of Prosperity, peacefully passed away at Springfield Place on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Born in Newberry on December 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Berley Ira and Eula Mae Taylor. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Derrell Force, who she married August 12, 1950. Together they raised their three...

Jan 19, 2025

MaryAnne C. Frick, 67, of Clinton, SC, died January 19, 2025, at the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born January 1, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Arch Walter Frick, Sr. and Mary Ida Svaboda Frick.

MaryAnne was always a happy girl. She was her mother's and father's Little Angel and a Momma's...

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret "Honey" Henneka, 85, of Chapin, SC, passed away surrounded by family on January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 10, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of Walter and Mary (Carr) Broadbent.

Margaret was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

She enjoyed listening to music,...

Jan 16, 2025

Margaret R. Parker, 86, of Prosperity, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 25, 1938, in Jackson, SC, Margaret was the cherished daughter of Millard and Louise (Stallings) Rickenbaker.

A devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church in Prosperity, Margaret's faith was a cornerstone of...

Jan 16, 2025

Brian Forte, 58, of Chapin, passed peacefully in Indiana on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Brian was born on March 23, 1966 to Edwin and Ella Forte. A resident of Chapin, Brian lived a full and joyous life dedicated to his family and passion for adventure. He retired after a commendable career with the United States Postal Service. In his...

Jan 15, 2025

Chyrstal Crumpton, 55, lifelong resident of Newberry, SC, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Chyrstal was born on July 20, 1969, a daughter of Ernest Guy and Kathy (Holsenback) Davenport.

Chyrstal was such a fun- loving person to be around. She loved dancing and cutting up with her family. She loved the times her family...

Jan 14, 2025

Floy Ann Dennis Lipscomb, 81, of Newberry, SC and formerly of Springfield, Virginia died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Springfield Place Newberry.

Born on March 1, 1943 in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Floyd H. and Anna Pearsall Dennis.

Floy graduated from Winthrop College and married her high school sweetheart, Lewis M....

Dec 31, 2024

Samantha Jo Cannon, 48 of Chapin, SC - "Sammy Jo" to her husband, Jeremy, of 25 years and "Sam" to friends and family, was loved by all who knew her. She was born in Columbia, SC., the daughter of Patti B. Trevathan (stepfather, W.G. Trevathan) and the late David Scott Ewan.

A graduate of the University of...

Dec 19, 2024

Betty May Habenicht Park, loving and much-loved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, died peacefully at her home in White Rock, S.C. on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was 95 years old.

Betty was born in Columbia, S.C. on August 9, 1929, to Frederick Seegers Habenicht and Florence Milne Seegers Habenicht. She had a wonderful childhood growing...

Dec 19, 2024

Ellen Faye Haggard, 88, died on December 19, 2024 at her residence in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her family.

Born in Carlisle County, Kentucky on December 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Otto and Mary Joseph Toon Hayden.

Ellen graduated first in her high school class from St. Joseph High...

Dec 19, 2024

Ralph Edward Miller, 82, of Newberry died at Lexington Medical Center on December 19, 2024. Ralph was born to Edward Virgil and Sarah Alice Miller on September 6, 1942 in Newberry. Ralph spent many years as a manager in retail sales before starting his towing business, R. Miller Towing.

Ralph served his country in the National Guard....

Dec 17, 2024

Dr. Charles Winthrop Hatch, 80, of Newberry, SC died December 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 3, 1944 in Holden, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late David Lincoln and Mary Alice Gies Hatch.

Charles was lucky enough to grow up with 2 professors for parents, and...

Dec 17, 2024

Deborah Ann Lasky, 68, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away in loving company of her family on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Born to Faye Coleman Mullinax, Deborah was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force from April 14, 1974, to April 1, 1987. Following her military career, Deborah Retired from Verizon Telecommunications (formerly MCI) after...

Dec 16, 2024

James "Jim" Gabriel Mominee, 91, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Born to Florence (Yeupell) and Doris Edward Mominee, James was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force from April 1, 1953, to March 31, 1957. He was recently honored with a Quilt of...

Dec 14, 2024

Lambert Scott Riser, 80, of Newberry County, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The angels certainly rejoiced at his arrival.

Affectionately known as "Papa", and was known by many as Scott, came into this world on August 3, 1944, in Whitmire,...

Dec 12, 2024

George Raymond Wessinger, Jr, 81, of Chapin, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Agape Hospice House of Lexington.

Born on June 18, 1943, in Newberry County, George was the son of the late George Raymond, Sr. and Callie Mae Lindler Wessinger. He was the first of six children.

George graduated from Chapin High School...