Obituaries
Janice Quattlebaum
Aug 7, 2026
Janice King Quattlebaum, 86, of Newberry, widow of James Quattlebaum, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at White Oak Manor.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
Joan Cartrette
Aug 7, 2026
Joan Willingham Cartrette, 86, of Newberry, widow of Wayne Cartrette, died on Friday, August 7, 2026, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
Benji Kirkland
Aug 7, 2026
Benji Kirkland, 81, of Newberry, widower of Anne Fulmer Kirkland, died on Friday, August 7, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at his residence, 8512, St. Luke's Church Road, Newberry.
A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
Patsy Lollis
Aug 6, 2026
Patsy Lever Lollis, 85, entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ., on August 7, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, love for her family, and a life dedicated to serving others.
Born in Newberry, South Carolina, Patsy was the cherished daughter of the late Ollie C. Lever and Margie B. Lever. She...
Brenda Amick
Aug 5, 2026
Brenda Merchant Amick, 79, of Prosperity, widow of Lealon Amick, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at National Health Care of Laurens.
Born on June 18, 1947, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Norris L. and Jenny Ballard Merchant. Brenda worked for 35 years for Wal Mart as a Claims Associate. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran...
Jane Ringer
Aug 3, 2026
Linda Jane Lominick Ringer, 83, of Newberry, widow of W. Wayne Ringer, died on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1942, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Olin Lominick, Sr. and Mary Folk Lominick. Jane graduated from Mid Carolina High School and Newberry College. She taught school for a couple of years and then worked for...
Joanne Newman
Jul 29, 2026
Joanne Werts Newman, 88, of Prosperity, widow of George Wallace Newman, Jr., died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.
Born on June 6, 1938, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Lester and Mildred Counts Werts. Joanne retired from Kemet Electronics of Shelby, NC in 1992, but returned and worked for an additional two...
William Cross
Jul 27, 2026
William Bruce Cross, 95, of Newberry, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at Newberry Health.
He was born on June 11, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Cross served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from NASA as an aeronautical engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hayes Cross; sons, Douglas (Patty) Cross and Donald (Diane) Cross; step-sons,...
Karen Chapman
Jul 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karen Chapman who passed away on July 26, 2026 at the age of 62. Karen was born on June 13, 1964 in Moncks Corner, SC.
She lived her life with devotion to God and family. She will be remembered for her soft heart, gentle spirit, and the joy...
Woodrow "Woody" Sease
Jul 22, 2026
Woodrow Luther “Woody” Sease, 39 of Pomaria, died July 22, 2026.
Born on March 25, 1986, he was the son of Carol Dickinson Sease and the late Ernie Felker Sease. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of both Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. He was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church. Woody loved...
Ronald Martin
Jul 19, 2026
Ronald Olin Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home.
Born on August 23, 1957, in Columbia, he was a son of the late William Joseph and Lila Mae Browder Martin. He was a truck driver and a Shriner.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Jean Branham Martin; sons, Lin Sallings and Adam Martin; daughters, Jessica Martin, Carrie...
Jack Owens
Jul 19, 2026
Jack's funeral service will be streamed live and may be viewed through the link located here.
Jack Reagan Owens
October 11, 1971 – July 19, 2026
Jack Reagan Owens, known to so many as a devoted husband, father, friend, teammate, boss, mentor, coach, Big Jack, Spirit Commander, or Big Animal. He had the biggest heart and walked through life so fiercely.
Early Years &...
Cynthia Bedenbaugh
Jul 16, 2026
Cynthia Minick Bedenbaugh, 78, of Prosperity, died July 16, 2026 at her residence.
Born on July 18, 1947 in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Billy and Jeanette Connelly Minick. Cindy retired from Thornwell as a dietary manager and she and her husband owned and operated the Stable Steakhouse in Prosperity for a number of years. She was a...
Jodie Black
Jul 15, 2026
Martha Jo “Jodie” White Boozer Black, 84, of Prosperity, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home.
Born on July 25, 1941, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ione Poteat White. Jodie worked in the sewing room and later at Boundary Street Elementary cafeteria. She was a member of Colony Lutheran Church.
Jodie is survived by...
Robin West
Jul 13, 2026
Robin Moore West, 82, of Newberry, died Monday, July 13, 2026, at Prisma Health Richland.
Born on August 26, 1943, in Newberry, he was a son of the late John Benjamin West and Gertie Wilson West Donald. He operated Robin M. West General Contractors and had been an electrician for 70 years. Robin was a member of Cross Point Church. He...
David Mims
Jul 12, 2026
David C. Mims, MGYSGT, United States Marine Corps, retired after serving thirty years. He passed away on July 12, 2026 in Asheville, NC.
Born in Newberry, SC. in December of 1951, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary Ellen Spratt Mims.
He graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego, CA in 1969 and joined the Marine Corps in...
Janis Metts
Jul 11, 2026
Janis Dominick Metts, 76, of Chapin, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her home.
Born on April 5, 1950 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Harold “Shine” and Dorothy Cannon Dominick. Janis worked for Metts Furniture Company for a number of years. She later served as a business manager at NU 92...
Velma D. Gifford
Jul 10, 2026
Velma Davidson Gifford passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Clinton Presbyterian Community on July 10, 2026.
She was born in Weiner, Arkansas on February 8, 1935. The oldest of 4 children with two working parents, Velma played a large role in raising her younger siblings. She graduated from Truman High School and went straight to work as a secretary...
George Cannon
Jul 10, 2026
George Nathan Cannon, 81, of Johnston, South Carolina, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Johnston, South Carolina.
Born on December 31, 1944, George lived a life defined by faith, service, honor, hard work, and devotion to his family. He will be remembered for his strength, kindness, unwavering integrity, and the compassion he showed to everyone who knew him.
George was an...
Debra Monts
Jul 9, 2026
Debra Lynn Derrick Monts, 70, of Newberry, died Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
Born on June 1, 1956, in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Noah Sidney and Ruth Alberta Hunnicutt Derrick. Debra attended Cross Point Church. She had worked at Ellett Brothers for 26 years and then was a teaching assistant...

