Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Peter Donald Gvozdas, aged 79, of Prosperity, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston.

Born on July 16, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Gvozdas. He was a proud graduate of Coughlin High School and Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree...

Dec 5, 2024

Peggy Taylor Banning, 87, of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at NHC HealthCare in Laurens, South Carolina.

Peggy was born in Newberry, South Carolina on August 4, 1937 to the late Clyde Spencer and Margaret Livingston Taylor.

Peggy spent much of her childhood in Florence, South...

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Carney died on November 26, 2024 in Chapin, South Carolina. She was born on April 1, 1955, in Cambridge Massachusetts to the late George and Dorothy Boudreau Carney.

Mary spent her life in Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts, having recently moved to Chapin to be closer to her family. Compassionate and nurturing, Mary shared many years...

Nov 17, 2024

James "Jim" Coleman Floyd, Jr., 78, of Newberry, died on November 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Newberry on December 10, 1945, a son of the late James Coleman Floyd, Sr. and the late Madge Brittan Floyd. He was married to the late Carol A. Floyd for 53 Years.

Jim was a...

Nov 11, 2024

Marie Joseph Rosier, a cherished resident of Chapin, SC, peacefully passed away at the age of 94 on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was born in the quaint town of Baron, France on March 5th, 1930, to her parents, Stefan and Albine Lapkin.

As the owner and operator of the family restaurant, Marie was known for her...

Nov 11, 2024

Mark Anthony Taylor, 69, of Newberry, died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Born in Newberry, South Carolina on September 2, 1955, he was a son to the late Carl O'Rell and Clarice Wilhite Taylor.

Mark was loved and admired by everyone who knew him. He had a great...

Nov 7, 2024

William "Rusty" D. Dowell, 60, of Newberry, died Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, in Richland County, South Carolina.

Born in Delaware on May 24, 1964, he was a son to the late Wade Dewey Dowell and Willa Karen Colegrove.

Rusty was the proud owner of Dowell's Welding and enjoyed his craft as a welder and...

Nov 1, 2024

John Powell Dale, 65, of Silverstreet, entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2024.

Born on July 17, 1959 in Key West, FL he was the son of the late Warren Wisherd Dale (Sharen) and Shirley Bell Fant (Thomas M.)

John served his country in the United States Army.

John was one-of-a-kind and...

Oct 31, 2024

Gern Sertick, 77, died suddenly on October 31st, 2024 at his home on Lake Murray. In passing, as in life, his wife, Pam, was at his side.

Born in Limestone New York on August 13, 1947, to the late Peter Sertick and the late Wanda Sawa Sertick, he was predeceased by his brother, Peter Sertick.

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Oct 23, 2024

Mintford Lamar Kitchens Sr — loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend — passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home in Chapin, SC. He was 90.

Mintford "Mel" was born on October 6, 1934 in Avera, GA to the late Isaac and Christine Kitchens. He shared 63 wonderful years married to the late...

Oct 20, 2024

Terry R. Klutz, age 70 of Prosperity, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Newberry. Born October 14, 1954, in Wilmington, NC, he was a son of the late Jacob Earl and Thelma Teachey Klutz.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Kelly E. Winfree and her husband Bryan of Little Mountain; son, Thomas E. Klutz and his wife...

Oct 19, 2024

Harold "Nick" Sidney Nicholson, died at Agape Hospice House of Lexington on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Harold Nicholson and Ethel Patricia Nicholson.

Harold, lovingly known as Nick, led a fulfilling life steeped in love, service, and dedication. He...

Oct 13, 2024

Faye C. Greene, 82 of Courtland, Virginia passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Faye was the daughter of the late Albert H. and Virginia Carter, and a native of Ruther Glen, Virginia. Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years John Greene, whom she loved dearly, creating a legacy of...

Oct 11, 2024

Leland Richard Hiller, Sr., 94, of Gray Court, South Carolina, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 24, 1930, in Newberry, SC, he was a son of the late Evelyn Boozer and Berley "Doc" Leland Hiller. He was the husband of the late Vivian Clark Hiller.

Leland...

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Walker May, 79, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on January 4, 1945, to Charles and Anna Walker, both of whom preceded her in death. Mary was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Jon May, and her brother, Charles Walker.

Oct 10, 2024

Summer Elizabeth Finch, 20, of Irmo, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, spending her early years in Beacon, NY and then in Quakertown, PA before moving here to the Irmo/Chapin area in 2010.

Summer was a free spirit, a natural leader, and an advocate of a...

Oct 5, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Herndon, Jr., age 90, of Little Mountain, SC died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on August 11, 1934, he was a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Doris Herndon. He was born, raised, and educated in St. Louis, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Oct 4, 2024

Kaleb Isaiah Parrish, affectionately known as "K-Bob", 23, of Chapin, South Carolina, died Friday, October 4, 2024. K-Bob was a loving and free spirit who had many friends from all over the Columbia area.

Kaleb was a Mama's boy and was extremely sentimental, tender hearted and a charmer from birth, a trait that he got honestly from...

Sep 29, 2024

Sharon Ann Williams, 75, passed away at Grace Davis Hall Hospice House on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Sharon is survived by her husband and best friend of 50 years, Wayne C. Williams; her children: Gregory Edward (Cyndi) Williams, Ann Michelle Williams, Melissa Leigh (Damon) Baxley, and Teri Lynn (Robert) Hansen; siblings: Barbara (Greg) Stein, Sandi (Tommy) Poupard, and Robert...

Sep 28, 2024

Ann Marie "Ree-Ree" Fulmer, of Prosperity, died Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Born in Columbia, SC on June 12, 1968, Marie was a daughter of Ann Brabham and Roy D. Cannon, Jr.

Marie had a special place in her heart for children, working as a Pre-School teacher at Chapin Baptist Church for over 30 years and...