Obituaries

Jun 19, 2025

Kay Ellen Bittinger McPherson, 72, of Prosperity, South Carolina, died June 19, 2025, at her home. Born September 17, 1952 in Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Margie Bittinger.

Kay was a beloved grandmother and mother to her family. She was known to be bold, honest and straightforward person. She was surrounded with...

Jun 15, 2025

Martha Ann Richardson, 82, of White Rock, SC, died June 15, 2025. Born November 12, 1942, in Woodstock, VA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Luther and Mrs. Floy Surena (Harmon) Richardson, Sr.

Martha was very active and outgoing. She was a member of WELCA at St. John Lutheran Church, the bell choir at...

Jun 13, 2025

Monaca Leigh Wiggers Harrelson, 51, of Columbia, South Carolina, died June 13, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland. Born December 29, 1973, in Lumberton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Daniel "Dan" Sheeley Wiggers and Jaquelynn "Jackie" Marlene Metts Wiggers.

She was a member of Pomaria Lutheran Church. She has been employed the state of South Carolina...

Jun 11, 2025

"…and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever," Raelynn Marleen Hyler was called to Jesus' home hours after her arrival on June 11, 2025. Hours felt like only seconds on this earth to those who love her but she left a lasting legacy with all who were excited for her arrival.

Her entourage included...

Jun 9, 2025

Cathryn Huffstetler Summer of Chapin, daughter of the late Mary Aileen Amick and the late Harvey Bernard "Doc" Huffstetler", died peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born August 30, 1932 in rural Chapin, she attended Chapin Schools and graduated as one of 26 in the class of 1950. Cathryn often said that she learned many lessons through...

Jun 5, 2025

Anthony (Tony) B. VenGraitis, age 87, passed away on June 5, 2025 in White Rock, South Carolina. Tony was born on October 11, 1937 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He led a good life and radiated warmth and humor that touched everyone who knew him.

Tony graduated Jefferson High School in Elizabeth in 1955, and worked for many...

Jun 3, 2025

Rose Desrosiers, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Chapin, SC on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 with family at her side.

She courageously battled colon cancer while being faithfully supported and cared for by her eldest son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Virginia Desrosiers, who live down the road with her grand dog, Teddy, who brought her...

May 25, 2025

Robert Harold "Bob" Owen, 79, of Newberry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Prisma Richland Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 31, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Lawrence Clifton and Christine Key Owen.

Bob was known for his adventurous spirit and lifelong love of...

May 23, 2025

William Allen "Al" Cullens, 86, of Prosperity, SC, died May 23, 2025. Born August 19, 1938, in Tennille, GA, to the late Cecil Lee and Roberta Doris (Hodges) Cullens.

Al grew up in Oceanside, CA, and received an architectural engineering degree. Al proudly served in the US Navy Reserves before a long and successful career as a...

May 23, 2025

Jimmy Ray Pruitt, 85, of Newberry, SC passed away at his home on May 23, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on September 30, 1939 in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Jimmie S. Pruitt.

Jimmy Ray was a graduate of Newberry College, where he met the love of his life when...

May 23, 2025

Lisa Fischer Minick, 64, of Winnsboro, SC, died on Friday, May 23, 2025, at her home. Born on January 7, 1961, in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert Fischer and Anne Fischer.

Lisa was a long-time member at The Lutheran Church of The Redeemer in Newberry. Lisa was an all around wonderful...

May 18, 2025

Thomas Bly Triplett, 49, of Chapin, SC, died May 18, 2025. He was born October 4, 1975, in Columbia, SC, to Larry E. Triplett and Tommie (Smoak) Marsh.

Bly was a creator and expressed his artistry best through his culinary talents and his oil paintings. He started cooking early on, where he trained under Chef Mike at...

May 17, 2025

Nancy Ellen Mellinger, 72, of London, Kentucky, died Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born on July 6, 1952, in Kankakee, Illinois, to the late George and Helen (Baker) Baze.

Nancy enjoyed bowling, needlepoint, watching crime shows and QVC - especially In the Kitchen with David.

Nancy found great joy in spending time with her granddaughter, "K.K.,"...

May 11, 2025

Gloria Freeman, of Chapin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord on May 11, 2025, at JF Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry, South Carolina at the age of 77.

Born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on April 14, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Furman T. and Iva...

May 9, 2025

Jacob Dwain Wessinger, 73, of Little Mountain, SC, died Friday, May 9th, 2025.

Born on July 18th, 1951, in Newberry County, South Carolina, to the late Jacob Leroy and Mildred Wessinger.

Dwain was employed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections from 1971 until 1996 where he served as a correctional officer and later as...

May 5, 2025

Margaret Anne Lipscomb,79, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1945, in Newberry, South Carolina, to the late Lewis Moore and Margaret Anne Shealy Lipscomb.

Anne worked at Richland School District One for many years before retirement. Anne found joy in the simple pleasures of...

May 3, 2025

Patricia "Trish" Smith O'Neal, 64, of Columbia, South Carolina, died May 3, 2025.

Born on May 14, 1960, in Winslow, Arizona, to the late John and Mildred (Newman) Smith.

Trish was the assistant to the famed South Carolina artist, Guy Lipscomb.

Her true passion was art, and she curated a collection of pieces...

May 3, 2025

Janice Lou Cox Balis, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, died on the morning of Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born in Ellison, West Virginia, on July 19, 1937, Janice was raised by the late Clyde William Cox and Clara Lou Cox.

A woman of many talents and interests, Janice dedicated over...

Apr 28, 2025

Sharon L. Miceika, 74, of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025—just one day before her 75th birthday. She was born April 29, 1950, in Calumet City, Illinois, to the late Bernard and Shirley (Hybiak) Zyglowicz.

Sharon was the first in her family to earn a college degree, proudly graduating from DePaul University in...

Apr 23, 2025

Betty Jo Trimble, 98 years-old, of Chapin, South Carolina, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in her home.

She was born on November 24, 1926 in Bivins, Texas to the late Henry Jackson Wright and Leone Ramsey Wright. She had six late siblings: Myrtle Irene Wright, Warren Ozelle Wright, James David Wright, Robert Ralph Wright, Fletcher...