Obituaries
George Edward Mitchell
Oct 24, 2026
George Edward Mitchell passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age of 91, in Lexington, SC. He was surrounded, as in life, by adoring family and friends who reflect his legacy of faith and love.
He is survived by Connie Z. Mitchell, his beloved wife and constant companion in both work and adventure for over six decades.
George was born November...
Arthur "Tom" T. Williams, Jr.
Nov 1, 2026
Arthur “Tom” Thomas Williams, Jr., 90, of Chapin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his home. Born on February 15, 1936, in Edgar Springs, Missouri. Tom was a son of the late Arthur T. Williams, Sr. and Pearl Mathis Williams.
He dedicated his career to the telecommunications industry, working for several years at Harris Corporation and...
Clifford Foster
Oct 25, 2026
Clifford “Cliff” Foster, 76, of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on March 31, 1950, in his family home in Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Columbus Nelson and the late Ruth Stafford Foster; and raised by his stepfather, William Slim Foster. Clifford was the beloved husband of Darlene...
John "Johnny" Robert Sligh, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
John “Johnny” Robert Sligh, Jr., 73, of Newberry, South Carolina, died on Sunday, October 25, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1953, in Newberry, South Carolina, he was the son of Margaret Fuller Sligh and the late John Robert Sligh, Sr.
John graduated from Newberry High School and attended Spartanburg General College. He retired from Pioneer Foods after many years of service.
He was...
Ritchie Paul Tidwell
Oct 19, 2026
Ritchie Paul Tidwell, 79, passed away on October 19, 2026. Ritchie is survived by his wife, Susan Milton Tidwell. They were married for 57 years and were members of Chapin Christian Community Church where he served several years in the parking ministry. He was the son of the late Troy E. and Lucile Baxter Tidwell. He was predeceased by his...
Patricia Jones Wilson
Oct 17, 2026
Elsie Ann (Patricia) Jones Wilson, 90, of Newberry, South Carolina, died peacefully on October 17, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elmer M. and Elsie Ann Biller Jones. She was married for over forty years to James H. Wilson.
Pat, a University of Missouri graduate, began her career as a college...
Rev. Andy Thomas Sidden
Oct 16, 2026
The Rev. Andy Thomas Sidden of Newberry, 72, died at home in Newberry, SC, on October 16, 2026, after a brief illness.
He was born March 13, 1954, in Winston-Salem, NC, and grew up in nearby Davie County. At the age of 8, he joined Mocks Methodist Church in Advance, NC.
He was a 1976 graduate of the University of North Carolina...
Chaplain Colonel Philip "Phil" Jerone Fain
Oct 15, 2026
Chaplain Colonel Philip Jerone “Phil” Fain, United States Air Force, Retired, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home in Chapin, South Carolina. A husband, father, grandfather, minister, and veteran of both the United States Navy Reserve and United States Air Force, Phil devoted his life’s work to faith, service, and the spiritual care of others....
Sadie Merchant
Oct 14, 2026
Sadie Merchant, 88, of Kinards, SC, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, in Newberry, SC. Born on July 7th, 1938, in Kinards, South Carolina, formally known as the Bush River Community. She was a daughter to the late Ervin and Mary Agnes Crowder Merchant.
Sadie lived a life full of warmth, joy, and love. She was a member of...
Frances "Fran" Keeney Hentz
Oct 13, 2026
Frances “Fran” Keeney Hentz, 84, of, Prosperity died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at The Heritage at Lowman, in Chapin.
Born on August 2, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Irma Sipling Keeney.
Mrs. Hentz was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired public educator, teaching at Grinnell High School in Iowa and Newberry...
Nancy Bouknight
Oct 7, 2026
Nancy Bouknight, 82, of Anderson, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2026, passing peacefully at her residence. She was born in Chester, South Carolina, on November 6, 1943, to the late William Ruben and Lizzie Griffin Beckham.
Nancy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
Her heart belonged first...
Michael William Maxwell
Oct 5, 2026
Michael William Maxwell, 68, of Irmo, South Carolina, died on October 5, 2026. Born on July 27, 1958, he was the son of the late William and Beverly Bartos Maxwell.
After attending college, Michael spent his career as a wastewater treatment operator, most recently for the City of Cayce Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Beyond his professional life, Michael was a man of many...
Dr. William E. "Bill" Dufford
Sep 30, 2026
Dr. William E. “Bill” Dufford, a distinguished South Carolina educator, education administrator, civil rights leader, author, and World War II veteran, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. As a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent whose career in public education spanned more than four decades—and as a lifelong mentor—Dr. Dufford became a courageous advocate for equal and equitable access for...
Ricky Darryl Lee, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Ricky D. Lee, Sr., 65, of Newberry, South Carolina, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at White Oak Manor, Newberry. Born in Columbia, SC on Saturday, January 7, 1961, he was the son of the late Frank Julian and Mamie Alberta Rabon Lee.
Ricky's devotion to his family was unparalleled. A man of remarkable talents, Ricky was a master plumber who proudly...
Martha Arlene Green Broderick
Sep 25, 2026
Martha Arlene Green Broderick, age 82 of Chappells, died Friday, September 25, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born August 5, 1944 in Newberry, SC, she was a daughter of the late Paul Allen, Sr. and Verdie Ernestine Green. She was married for 44 years to Jimmy Edward Broderick.
Martha was a loving and kind person whose greatest joy came...
Alene Trutowska Kutsherenko
Sep 22, 2026
Alene Trutowska Kutsherenko, 84, of Chapin, South Carolina, died on September 22, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Krasnopile, Ukraine, she was a daughter to the late Constantine Trutowski and the late Sophia Akulova Trutowska.
Born during the height of World War II in Eastern Europe, she spent the majority of her childhood in a displaced persons camp in Germany. Here...
Marcia Coggins Lipscomb
Sep 22, 2026
Marcia Coggins Lipscomb, age 67, of Newberry, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at White Oak Manor, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born June 2, 1959, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late James Francis Coggins and Marcia Parkes Coggins. She was the beloved wife of William Durrett Lipscomb, with whom she shared 35 years of...
Leila Faye Shelley
Sep 20, 2026
Leila Faye Shelley of Pace, Florida, peacefully passed into Glory on September 20, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was 84 years old.
Faye was born in 1941 in Shoals, Indiana. After graduating from high school, she joined the Navy and served her country as a WAVE. She met Lewis Nathan Shelley on a blind date, and the...
Patricia Ann Bobilin
Sep 20, 2026
Patricia Ann Bobilin, 66, of Chapin, South Carolina died peacefully at her home on Sunday September 20, 2026.
Born on May 12, 1960, in Huntington, New York, she was the daughter of Theodore Christopher and Carolyn Brenner Bobilin.
Patricia was known for her passion and dedication to her work. With the guidance of her father, Patricia built a very successful career with...
David Alan Sibert
Sep 19, 2026
David Alan Sibert was born on October 23, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Harry Glenn, Sr. and Annie Ruth Durden Sibert.
As a child, he moved to Orlando, Florida, where he grew up and eventually graduated from Evans High School.
David made his career doing paint and body work on cars and big trucks. He was very good at what...
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