Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

Martha Jean Smith Hampshire, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife of Oliver Milton "Mickey" Hampshire, Jr., went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was 77.

Born in Newberry, "Martha Jean" was the daughter of Florence Harriet Harmon Smith and James Montgomery Smith, Jr., who preceded her in death.

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Apr 17, 2025

Yvonne Todd Brien, 82, of Chapin, SC passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at Prisma Health in Columbia, SC after bravely battling a long illness.

She was born Sarah Yvonne Todd on December 9, 1942, in Conway, SC, to the late James Leon Todd and Lella Bell Bellamy. She and her beloved sister Annette were raised...

Apr 16, 2025

Mary Lucille Kelly Barber, daughter of Lawrence Anthony Kelly and Emma Lucille Styles, was born May 11, 1931, and died April 16, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. The oldest of six children, she spent much of her youth caring for her siblings, working with her grandmother, Lucille Styles, at the Charleston Florist, as well as taking voice lessons from...

Apr 15, 2025

Barry Hamby, 79, of Little Mountain, SC, died April 15, 2025. Born on June 15, 1945, in Newberry, SC, son of the late Robert Claude and Dorothy Ann (Lewis) Hamby.

Barry had a deep passion for the outdoors, with a particular love for hunting and fishing, especially fly fishing. He found joy in reading and immersing himself...

Apr 15, 2025

Margie Cannon Lindler, 87, was born in Newberry, SC, to the late Ralph Leroy Cannon and Maude Jeanette Schumpert Cannon on April 1, 1938. She received her angel wings on April 15, 2025.

After graduation from Chapin High School, Margie went to work at General Electric. This turned out to be her "second home" for 43 years....

Apr 11, 2025

Kristy Ann Wells, 65, of Newberry, SC, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at her residence. Born January 4, 1960, in New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Lavern Lee Harmon and R. Louise Harding Harmon. Kristy moved to South Carolina in the early 80s.

Kristy was a graduate from the University of South Carolina and...

Apr 6, 2025

Maurice "Morrie" William Scherrens, 76, of Newberry, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and children.

Born on July 13, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Morrie was the oldest of five children of the late Maurice and Marion (Kaiser) Scherrens. He earned both his undergraduate degree and Master...

Apr 5, 2025

Gene Edward Watts, 92, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Generations of Chapin.

Gene was born on Thursday, April 14, 1932, in Cherokee, South Carolina, to the late Sydney Lewis Watts and Margaret Watts. He proudly served his country with honor as a Navy carrier pilot on the U.S.S. Randolph,...

Apr 4, 2025

Billie Jean Drew Shealy, 79, of Newberry, SC, died April 4,2025. Born July 2, 1945, in Steele, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late James Charleston and Dixie Lee (Foster) Drew.

Billie was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. She retired from the State of South Carolina Department of Social Services in Spartanburg and served...

Apr 3, 2025

Marlene Ann Meiner, 88, died April 3, 2025. Born July 15, 1936, in Nemacolin, PA, a daughter of Charles and Anna (Vrabel) Lepchinsky. Marlene married and lived in Prescott, Arizona from 1955-2023 and then lived with family in Chapin, S.C. for the last two years.

Marlene was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott,...

Apr 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel "Danny" Fulmer, who left peacefully on April 1, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Danny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Survived by his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Linda "Suzie" Fulmer, their cherished daughter, Lori Webb and her husband Evan, and...

Mar 26, 2025

Michael A. Oleszczuk, Jr., of Chapin, SC, age 80, born in Grand Rapids, MI.

Michael is survived by wife of 49 years, Emeline Annette, son, Michael, III (Heather) of Aurora, Colorado; son, Nicholas (Ashley) of Chapin, SC; and favorite grandchild Dalton.

He was a man of few words and honest actions. Built a life with...

Mar 26, 2025

Henry C. "Chris" Christopher, Jr., 87, of Chapin, SC, died March 26, 2025. Born November 18, 1937, in Gadsden, Alabama, a son of the late Henry C. and Mary Clark (Huron) Christopher, Sr.

Chris grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama. When he was a teenager, the family moved to a farm outside of Fort Payne where he...

Mar 21, 2025

Joseph Edward Mitchell, Jr. "Joe", 81, of Prosperity, SC, died March 21, 2025. He was born on August31, 1943, in Wakefield, Rhode Island, the son of Joseph Edward and Clare Patricia (Havey) Mitchell.

Born into a military family, Joe's father served in the Navy during World War II, and the family moved back to Lawrence, MA, to...

Mar 12, 2025

Phyllis Rankin Raines, 87, of Whitmire, SC, passed peacefully at her home, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family.   She was born in Whitmire, on October 1, 1937. Daughter of the late Blair Jenkins Rankin and Dorothy White Rankin.

Phyllis and her late husband, Coach Irby Lee Raines, Jr., were high school sweethearts and were married 54...

Mar 2, 2025

Peggy Jeter Green, 91, of Whitmire, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Springfield Place, Newberry, SC. She was born in Union County, on September 12, 1933. She spent her entire life on the Jeter family property until the last 3 months of her life. She is the daughter of the late Elbert Evans Jeter and Grace Rochester Jeter.

Mar 2, 2025

Richard L. "Dick" Britt of Irmo died peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home. Mr. Britt was born on August 26, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Charles and Kathleen Britt. He was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church and Mid-Carolina Country Club. He was employed with Southern Bell (AT&T) for over...

Feb 25, 2025

Verna Kohn Cavanaugh, 93, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Springfield Place. She was born in Newberry, SC on April 19, 1931, the daughter of the late Louis Hamilton "Hal" and Verna Summer Kohn.

She was the wife of 43 years to the late Martyn J. Cavanaugh and is survived by one step-son and his spouse, Jeff...

Feb 22, 2025

Brandon Taylor Rock, 27, was born on February 24th, 1997 in Columbia, South Carolina. He passed on February 22nd, 2025.

After graduating from Airport High School, class of 2015, Brandon joined the United States Army. He served for 6 years with 2 deployments, and was very honored to have created lasting memories with the men and women...

Feb 22, 2025

Ann Batson Shealy, 82, of Chapin died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Beatrice Plock Batson.

After high school, she received her bachelor's degree and worked as Certified Public Accountant. She married...