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Mrs. Daisy Spigel

Mrs. Daisy M. Spigel, widow of David M. Spigel, of 472 E. Main Street, died unexpectedly at her home Thursday night.

Mrs. Spigel was a native of Newberry and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mitell. She had lived here since 1904 and was an active member of Binai Brith [and] Temple {B’Nai] Israel.

She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Aron Sachs of Besemer, Ala.; a son, Julian Spigel of Spartanburg; a sister, Mrs. Rachel Pearlman, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at [the] J. F. Floyd Mortuary by Rabbi Samuel Wrubel. Burial will be in Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery at Columbia at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Bob and Bill Price, Abe Smith, Seymour Gray, Lou Friedman and Sidney Shapiro.

Helen Dewalt Singley
AUGUSTA, GA. - Funeral services for Helen Naomi Dewalt Singley will be conducted on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Hannah AME Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Singley died Sunday, Nov. 19, at Dwight D. Eisonhower Hospital, Fort Gordon, Ga. Born in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Dennis O'Neal Dewalt Sr. and the late Annie Williams Dewalt. She was a devoted and faithful member of New Life Worship Center for 24 years and served on various auxiliaries. she was also a member of the Allen University Alumni Association and American Legion Auxiliary 235. She retired in 2000 from Richmond County as a manager of Wallace Branch Library. Mrs. Singley was a 1959 graduate of Gallman High School and a 1966 graduate of Allen University.

Mrs. Singley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is loved and cherished by many. Although she has departed this earth, she will forever live in our hearts.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Capt. (USARET) Elmer R. Singley of the home; sons, Juan A. Singley of Augusta, Ga. and Michael Boyd of Newberry; daughters, Ewana (Christopher) Davis and Aylmer Singley of Augusta, Ga. and Tresa (James) Proctor of Parksville, Mo.; sister Arrie D. Gray of Newberry; brother, Calvin (Frances) Dewalt of Norristown, Pa.; aunts, Hulda Brooks and Josephine Livingston of Newberry; 14 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Ruth Singley of Charleston, Margaret Dewalt of Newberry and Sarah Gadsen of Prosperity; brothers-inlaw, Willie Frank Young and Ray (Jackie) Singley of Newberry, Lewis Singley of Central and Carl (Shirley) Singley of Aiken; godson, Lamond Suber; a host of nieces, nephews and a longtime family friend of 40 years, Rolla Bonner.

F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Willie Shealy
Services with burial for Lucille Willie Shealy, 104, of 137 Patsy Lane, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hannah AME Church. Visitation is 6-7:30 tonight at Wilson Funeral Home. Born in Newberry Co. to Sam Shealy and Mary Shealy Ruff, she died Feb. 15, 2008. Surviving: granddaughter, Lucile Coleman Staton; 3 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Daphene Shell Smith

WHITE ROCK -- Daphene Shell Smith, 79, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the Lowman Home in White Rock, S.C., as a result of a long-term illness.

Mrs. Smith was born on March 4, 1928, in Peak, S.C. She was the daughter of the late James Kenneth Shell and Mayme Eargle Shell. She was a graduate of Pomaria High School and Newberry College. She retired in 1990 as the office manager of Parts, Inc. of Columbia, S.C., where she was employed for 25 years.

Surviving are her two sons and their wives, Dr. Kenneth Edward Smith and his wife, Donna Morgan Smith, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mr. James Arthur Smith and his wife, Konni Hornsby Smith, of Little Mountain, S.C.; two grandchildren, Alison Smith Speight of Bel Air, Md., and Ashley Morgan Smith of Myrtle Beach; one great-grandson, Preston Morgan Speight of Bel Air, Md.; two sisters, Slyvia Shell Drummond of Columbia, S.C., and Martha Jo Shell Hamm of Myrtle Beach, SC. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward DuBose Smith; and her grandson, Edward Douglas Smith.

Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and mother. The love and guidance which she provided for her two sons cannot be expressed in mere words. She served as a youth leader at Shandon United Methodist Church and served as a den mother for her sons in the cub scouts and she was an active volunteer in the schools which they attended. For the last years of her life she became a member of Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 23, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Peak, S.C., officiated by Rev. Walter Shealy and John Culp. Interment will follow in Peak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, S.C.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210, Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church, 1500 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 or Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, 926 Church Street, Peak, SC 29122.

Sandra Smith

Surviving are her husband, Barry Smith; daughters, Shannon Lee Smith of Rome, GA and Casey Smith of Atlanta, GA; sister, Loretta Canon of Lynchburg, VA; brothers, Raynold Stoudemayer of Peak and Gerald Stoudemayer of Columbia.

Grace Spinks

PROSPERITY - Grace Betts Spinks, 86, died Thursday, August 25, 2005.

Mrs. Spinks was born and educated in Shelford Cambridgeshire, England. She served in the English Royal Air Force during WW II where she met and married her late husband, Andrew D. Spinks. He was an American GI serving in England during the war.  Mrs. Spinks lived for many years in Prosperity, SC, near Lake Murray. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Lutheran Church in Prosperity and was also a member of the Macedonia Goldies Group.

Mrs. Spinks is survived by three sisters, Nora Allen of Shreveport, LA, Thea Potter of England, and Joan Roberts of Prosperity; a niece, Suzanne Chinn, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Henry Bartlett Betts and two sisters, Elizabeth Smith and Mabel Rayner.

Funeral services for Grace Betts Spinks will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Lutheran Church by the Rev. Randy Derrick with interment in the church cemetery.  Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry, is assisting the family.

Christine H. Stoudemayer

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Peak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, PO Box 9, Peak, SC 29122.

Verner Swygert

CHAPIN - Services for C. Verner Swygert, 88, of 320 Old Ferry Road, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Lutheran Church with Rev. Randall Derrick officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Swygert, Richard Swygert, Kevin Counts, Rev. Steve Counts, George Swygert and Michael Swygert. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Lutheran Church, 49 Macedonia Church Road, Prosperity 29127.

Mr. Swygert died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Hawkins Health Care. Born in Lexington County, he was a son of the late J. Davis and Emily Fulmer Swygert. He was a retired farmer and a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church and the Macedonia Goldies. He was a former Sunday School treasurer for many years, and a member of the church council.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Betty S. and Bobby Counts of Prosperity; sons and daughters-in-law, John C. and Judy Swygert of Chapin, Rev. G. David and Marilyn Swygert of Salisbury, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roslyne Bouknight Swygert.

Revd John G. Schwartz

Died in Newberry District on the 26th of August, aged 25 years, the Revd John G. Schwartz, Pastor of the Lutheran Church and Professor of Theology in the Seminary of this state (Sept. 10, 1831).

Naomi Bledsoe Schumpert

Prosperity - Naomi Bledsoe Schumpert, age 85, of 1650 Blacksgate East, widow of John Peter "Pete" Schumpert Sr., died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at home. She was born in Saluda and was a daughter of the late Ed and Mary Jennings Bledsoe. She was a homemaker and a member of Butler Methodist Church in Saluda.

Surviving are one son, John Pete Schumpert Jr. and wife, Becky, of Prosperity; three daughters, Carolyn Lindler of Whitmire, Louise Dillard and husband, Bobby, of Whitmire, and Judy Ann Moore of Simpsonville; one sister, Vadis Black of Bonds Cross Roads; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Pinelawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is serving the family.

Magnolia Sligh

Newberry — Services for Magnolia Sligh, 95, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial in Werts Cemetery. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home is in charge. Born in Newberry Co. to Robert and Roberta Wilson Sligh, she died Feb. 14, 2007. Surviving are brother, Wilson Sligh; niece, Virginia Spearman; nephew, Nathaniel Sligh; other relatives and friends.

Celestine C. Suber

Newberry - Celestine C. Suber, 76, formerly of 14748 U.S. 176, died April 29, 1999, at the Saluda Nursing Center. She was a daughter of the late Elliott and Whittie Goree Caldwell.

Survivors: sisters, Beachie C. Lyles and Mildred C. Henderson; nieces, Ruthie Woods, Doris Gary, Violette Johnson, Shirley Pride, Debra Brandon, Vandora Henderson; nephews, Otis Caldwell, Jr., Lesslie, Rev. Duffie, and Elliott Lyles, and Nesby E. Henderson; grandnieces, Danielle and Tiffani Brandon; a great-nephew, Rashad Brandon; a number of great-nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Service: 2:00 p.m. today at Fairview Baptist Church. Burial: church cemetery. F. B. Pratt and Son Funeral Home.

J. Claude Sease

Little Mountain - Dr. J. Claude Sease, 67, died suddenly Sunday morning at his home in Little Mountain. He was born in Little Mountain, a son of the late Dr. J. Marion Sease and Margaret Monts Sease. He attended his home town school and was graduated from Newberry College and the Medicial College of South Carolina.

After graduation, he served as a lieutenant in the Medical Corps in World War I. Upon his discharge from the service, he became associated with his father in the practice of medicine for 18 years and continued to practice for some time later. He then entered the public health service and at the time of his death was senior health officer for Newberry, Laurens and Union counties, with headquarters in Newberry.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and was treasurer of the church for 20 years. He was a Sunday school teacher and was a member of the church council at the time of his death. Dr. Sease was a member of the Newberry Medical society, of which he had served as president and secretary-treasurer. He served on the procurement and acessment committee in World War II and was councilor for the Third Medical District and was vice president of SC Medical Society in 1954. He was a Shriner and a member of the Newberry Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the board of trustees of the Lowman Home at White Rock.

Survivors include one sister, Miss Elberta Sease of Little Mountain; a brother, Dr. Virgil B. Sease of Wilimington, Del.; two nieces, Mrs. A. L. Jayroe of Cape May, N.J. and Mrs. C. H. Hill of Valle Jo, Calif., who were reared in his home. A brother, Dr. Ralph Sease, who also practiced medicine in his home town for some time and who died a number of years ago. Funeral plans are incomplete.

William Elton Summer

Elton Summer Dies Thursday; Funeral Friday

W. Elton Summer, 60, of Newberry and Greenwood, died suddenly at his home in Greenwood Thursday afternoon. Mr. Summer was born in Newberry county, the son of the late Joseph Pinkney and Mary Huffman Summer. He was connected with the Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Main Street Methodist Church of Greenwood, a member of the Life Insurance Underwriters Association and a former member of the American Legion. He was twice married, his first wife was Mrs. Bernice Pitts Summer, who died in 1955 (Feb. 23, 1955). Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude Boozer Summer of Greenwood; one son, Joseph T. Summer of Clemson University and Newberry; one brother, Frank Summer of Newberry; and one sister, Miss Ola Summer of Newberry.

Funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Whitaker Funerl Home by Dr. John M. Younginer and Dr. Neil Truesdell. Interment was in Rosemont Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Frank Summer Jr., Everett Summer, Larry Summer, Claude Summer, Bryan Summer and Robert Lee Summer. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Alan Caldwell, L. O. Knotts, Paul McLean, J. Cook, Earl Stockman, T. Collier Neel and Rudolph Bush. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge.

Jeff Davis Sease

"Uncle Jeff" Sease of the St. Philips' Community, one of the oldest citizens in South Carolina, died quietly Sunday night at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. He had celebrated his 103rd birthday January 15, of this year. In an interview with The Observer on his 98th birthday in 1959, "Uncle Jeff" stated that "The secret of my long life is that I have good nurses and good treatment everywhere I have lived, and I always honored my father and mother." "Uncle Jeff" had lived at his present home in the St. Philip's community for the past 96 years. He was born two miles below there, the first child of the late G. L. Sease and the late Mary Fulmer Sease, both Newberry County natives.

A bachelor, "Uncle Jeff" had been taken care of by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen (Stone) Sease. He had farmed most of his life, and as recently as 20 years ago - then in his 80's - he turned in half a day plowing in the field. Other than farming, "Uncle Jeff" spent most of his time hunting and raising hogs. He was noted for his unusually large hogs. The largest one he ever raised weighted 810 pounds. When he was interviewed on his 98th birthday, "Uncle Jeff" said his one wish was to live to be a hundred. He lived to see the wish come true!

"Uncle Jeff" was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and was active in the Church and community as long as his health permitted. He was the oldest living resident of Newberry County. Mr. Sease is survived by one brother, L. Hampton Sease, Newberry; two sisters, Mrs. Lelia Ruff and Mrs. Mamie Nance both of Newberry; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from St. Philip's Lutheran Church with Rev. C. L. Richardson conducting the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the McSwain Funeral Home until the hour of the service and the family will be at the residence of Mrs. Helen Sease. Active pallbearers will be Luther Fellers, Govan Sease, Jimmy Sease, Heyward Sease, David Luther Ruff, James William Nance. Honorary escort will be the members of St. Philip's Church Council. McSwain Funeral Home is in charge.

Harrison Thomas Summer

Newberry - Harrison Thomas Summer, 53, died Friday morning. Mr. Summer was born in Newberry County, son of Mrs. Caroline Mayers Summer and the late George Leland Summer, Sr. He was a salesman and had served in the Engineer Corps, U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, the United Commercial Travelers Association and a past member of the American Legion Post 24.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Mills Summer; three sons, Thomas Harrison Summer, Robert Mills Summer and John Hayes Summer, all of Newberry; one daughter, Mrs. Susan S. Gay of Columbia; three brothers, George Leland Summer of Newberry, James E. Summer of Saluda, and William M. Summer of Darlington, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday from the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

Mary Jane Fulmer Stockman

Newberry - Mrs. Mary Jane Fulmer Stockman, 86, widow of S. C. Stockman, died Wednesday at her residence, Prosperity. Mrs. Stockman was born and reared in the Macedonia section of Lexington County, daughter of the late W. W. (Billy) and Mrs. Sedecia F. Fulmer. For a number of years she had lived in the Mt. Pilgrim section of Newberry County.

Survivors are one son, Sebern F. Stockman, Prosperity; one sister, Mrs. E. T. Long, Newberry and one brother, C. C. Fulmer, Little Mountain. Funerla services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church. The body will remain at the McSwain Funeral Home until Thursday and then be taken to the residence until the hour of the service.

P. W. Stribble - contributed by Dean Long

Newberry - Paul W. Stribble, 87, of Newberry, died suddenly Monday morning while walking in the Mollohon Community on Glenn Street. Mr. Stribble was born on ship near New York, en route from Germany to the United States, a son of Paul and Rosanna Stribble. He had spent most of his life in Newberry and was a retired machinist, formerly employed by the Newberry Mills and Mollohon pland of Kendall Mills. He was a member of Epting Memorial Church. He was twice married; first to the former Miss Louvenia Bundrick, who died in 1926, and second to Mrs. Emma Koon Miller Stribble. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, W. S. Stribble of Woodruff and A. B. Stribble of Newberry, six daughters, Mrs. Berley Fuller, Mrs. E, G, Smith, Mrs. Jimmy Pruitt, and Mrs. H. B. Rayfield, all of Newberry, Mrs. Edward Longshore of Kinards, and Mrs. Sheppard Whitner of Union; two stepsons, Carl Miller of Little Mountain and Frank Miller of Newberry; one brother, George Stribble of Newberry; 23 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from Epting Memorial Methodist Church by the Rev. Brice. B. Blakeney and rec. Joseph E. Walker. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.

I. M. Smith

Newberry, April 14 - There was a large gathering at the Bush River Church Cemetery today at noon to attend the funeral services of I. M. Smith, who died suddenly yesterday morning at his home near Kinards. He was a large and successful pianter and a prominent and useful man in his church and county, helping in every good cause. He was the president of the Smith Mercantile Company at Kinards, which does a large business with people both in Newberry and Laurens Counties. Mr. Smith is suvived by his wife, three daughters and four sons. He was about 67 years of age.

NOTE: Smith was born 9/1/1853. His wife Florence C. was born 10/27/1868, d. 10/11/1954. They are both buried at Bush River Baptist Church Cemetery.

John A. Suber

John A. Suber, 69, prominent farmer of Newberry county, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the Baptist Hospital where he had been under treatment for about two weeks.

Mary Alice Long Owen Smith

Mary Alice Long Owen Smith, 84, of J. f. Hawkins Nursing Home, formerly of 2020 Nance St., died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002. Member: Glenn St. Baptist Church. Survivors: Daughter, Joyce O. Shealy, of Newberry; a son, Timothy M. "Tim" Owen, of Newberry; a sister, Mozelle Long Boland, of Columbia; a brother, David H. Long Sr., of Newberry; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Whitaker Funeral Home. Service: 2:30 p.m. at Glenn St. Baptist Church. Interment: Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials: Glenn St. Baptist Church, 208 Glenn St., Newberry, SC 29108

Frances Erline Setzler

Pomaria, Oct. 8 - Frances Erline, the five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Setzler, died at their home in Pomaria yesterday evening. She was buried this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Bethlehem cemetery, her pastor, the Rev. S. C. Ballentine, officiating.

Henry Clinton Summers

Funeral services for Henry C. Summers were held yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Blease, 1431 Washington street, at 1 o'clock, the body being taken to Newberry, his old home, for interment in Rosemont cemetery by the side of his wife, who died a few years ago. Mr. Summers was a gallant Confederate soldier, serving throughout the was, and was one of the most prominent planters of Anderson county. He was 79 years old at the time of his death. The pallbearers were: C. T. Graydon, B. J. Wingard, B. D. McDowell, A. D. McFadden, C. N. Sapp, Peirre F. LaBorde, W. N. Graydon, Jr., and D. T. Faulkenberry.

Sidney Stockman

Prosperity, June 21 - Sidney Stockman died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Big Creek community after a long illness. For two years he had been a sufferer from diabetes, but was taken to his bed only last Thursday. He was born and reared in Newberry county and was 39 years of age. Mr. Stockman was a man of exceptional character, a good neighbor and loyal to his friends. He was a progressive farmer and consistent member of Zion Methodist church. The funeral was held at Zion at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the services being conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. D. Griffin. He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Ines Dominick, four children, also his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Stockman, two sisters, Mrs. P. E. Kunkle, Mrs. John Enlow, and four brothers, Pat, George, Paul and Fred Stockman all of Newberry county.

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Ruff Sease

NEWBERRY - Services for Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Ruff Sease will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 2461 St. Philip's Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108. Services entrusted to McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Mrs. Sease, 84, widow of Thomas E. Sease Sr., died November 20, 2006. Born in Saluda, she was a daughter of the late J. Nolan and Pearl Boozer
Ruff. She had retired from Damon International. Mrs. Sease was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Adult B Sunday School Class, the Joy Fellowship, the Golden Agers and WELCA. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker who loved tending her flowers. Surviving are sons, Thomas E.(Audrey) Sease Jr. and Joseph C.(Carol) Sease, all of Newberry; sisters, Annelle Lake of Newberry, Etta Rae Weaver of Sylvania, GA; a brother, the Rev. Wallace B. Ruff of Pomaria; grandchildren, Julie Sease and Frankie Sease. Mrs. Sease was predeceased by brothers, Earl D. Ruff, J. Nolan Ruff Jr. and Murray J. Ruff.

Corporal James D. Sheeley

August 16, 1865 - Corp’l James D. Sheeley, Co. G of 13th Rgt., S.C. was mortally wounded in the breast at the battle near Darbytown, Va. on the 16th August 1864 and carried to the infirmary where he died that night, far, far away from loved ones, a noble sacrifice for Southern independence. Corp’l Sheeley was a native of Newberry Dist., and was in the 28th year of his age. He leaves a fond and devoted wife and three small children to feel his loss, three sisters and a large circle of friends. He volunteered in Co. G 13th Rgt. at its formation and served his country’s cause faithfully (description of service and character with poem included).

Bell Shealy

Died at the residence of her grandfather Derrick’s on the 14th of December 1866, Little Bell Shealy, eldest daughter of Sarah A. Shealy. Her age was eight years and two moths. Her disease was complicated. [Her teacher, J.T. Bedenbaugh left a complimentary and flowery assessment of her character.] Little Bell left a mother, brother and sister.

Henry Summer

Died at Newberry C.H. on 3rd January inst. Maj. Henry Summer in the 60th year of his age. He was born and raised in Lexington District, and after completing his education at the South Carolina College chose the law for his profession and after being admitted to practice settled for a short time at Lexington Court Hose; soon after however, he moved to Newberry C.H. where he spent the remainder of his life. Unsuspecting, confiding, truthful and conscientious, he was poorly prepared to struggle with the world, and was consequently often deceived by that is termed the sharpness of others. But though often deceived, he was never the deceiver, though betrayed he was never the betrayer. Although modest and unassuming, he was frequently thrown into public life; for a time he represented his District in the Legislature; in many of the political assemblies of the State, he was a member; and at his death held the office of Register in Bankruptcy. At the Bar, and in public assemblies he frequently spoke and his speeches were always to the point—clear and forcible. During the existence of the Lutheran College at Newberry he was one of its most ardent field; was the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and contributed all his power to make it succeed. He contributed many articles to the Southern Review and recently wrote a series upon the uses and importance of history. For his friend, he had the strongest attachment and the tongue of slander never had the effect to wean him from them; the friends of his childhood and earlier years were his friends through life . Differences of opinion and heat of political strife had no effect in alienating him from those he loved…To his wife and little ones the stroke is heavy; to the aged mother, who has lived to see of her seven sons buried, the weight would seem almost crushing, but the surviving brother writes, “We are not without the comforts and consolation of a belief soothing and cheering…In hope we must live, and endeavor to discharge our duty here.

Robert Stewart

Departed this life in the seventy-first year of his age, at his residence, Newberry C.H., S.C. on 21st of August, Mr. Robert Stewart, known for 42 years as a prominent merchant of that place. In the community where he spent the greater portion of his life, he held a high position among commercial men His striking characteristics were quick judgment of men and things, remarkable energy and perseverance, indomitable purpose, great decision and firmness and entire devotion to business. By his industry he had accumulated a handsome property he contributed to charitable object, and usually in so unostentatious manner that his deeds of generosity were know only to the recipient of his favors. In the year 1825 he married Eliza R. daughter of Samuel Ward, of Laurens District. The memory of these years of wedded life, with its joys and sorrows will burn in her widowed heart. The nine children given to them by the hand of Providence have all been taken away.

Nicholas Summer

Died near Jalapa on 6th of September, Mr. Nicholas Summer, aged 86y, 9m and 25d. Mr. S. was a highly respected and useful citizen, an honest man and a humble Christian and a worthy member of the Lutheran Church for seventy years. He died in great peace.

Adam G. Summer

Adam G. Summer, a native of Newberry District So. Ca. died at the residence of Mr. John E. Peay, in Fairfield District, July 5th, 1866, of nervous fever. Col. Summer, had resided in Cola. So. Ca. for many years. He was Proprietor and Editor of The South Carolinian printed in the said city, which he relinquished to another (Dr. R. W. Gibbes) and emigrated or removed to Florida. Whilst as Editor, he was a strict party man, a nullifier of '33 and a secessionist of '61; he nevertheless sustained himself as a man of liberal sentiments. He had many friends in South-Carolina, & died in peace, in his forty ninth year.

Gloria Padgett Sheppard

PROSPERITY - Gloria Padgett Sheppard, 75, of Prosperity, widow of Robert "Red" Sheppard, died Saturday at her residence.
Born in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Watson and Delia Smith Padgett. She was retired from Damon International, a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and attended Freedom Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Amick, and Mrs. Tony (Patricia) Langford, both of Prosperity; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
The family is at her residence and will receive friends Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 PM at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Freedom Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1106, Newberry, SC 29108.

William Senn

WILLIAM SENN, 86, FORMER PRESIDENT OF S.C. CATTLE CLUB

NEWBERRY -- Services for William E. Senn, 86, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bush River Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church.
Mr. Senn, husband of the late Ruth Bedenbaugh Senn, died Friday, March 25, 1994. Born in Newberry, he was a son of the late John Edward and Carrie Smith Senn. He was a graduate of Newberry College and retired as a dairy farmer. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Club and a former president and treasurer of the S.C. Jersey Cattle Club, where he was elected lifetime director. He was former chairman of the Newberry County Agriculture Committee, was a member of the advisory Board of Pet Co. and director of Palmetto Dairymen's Federation and South Carolina Cooperative Breeding Association. He was superintendent of the dairy show at the Newberry County Fair and received the Grassland Farmer of the Year Award, Green Pasture Contest and Award of Merit in Balanced Farming.
Mr. Senn was a member of Bush River Baptist Church, where he was director of Sunday school, former chairman of the board of deacons and active in the Baptist Training Union and Baptist Brotherhood.
Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Johnson of Greenville; sisters, Ruth Bradley and Louise Senn, both of Newberry; and one grandchild.

Zachariah Sparks

Mr. Zachariah Sparks was buried at Rosemont cemetery last Tuesday at 7 o'clock. The funeral service of the Lutheran church, of which he was a member, was conducted from his residence at Helena, by Rev. Dr. Fox, after which the impressive rites of Masonic burial were performed by Amity Lodge of which he has long been a member. Mr. Sparks had long been a faithful employee of the Southern railway and had the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. George E. Summers of Columbia and Mrs. James M. Bowers of Newberry, and several grandchildren. Mr. Sparks was a good and worthy citizen, and for a long tine in the employ of the Southern railway at Columbia, and until declining health caused him to take lighter work for the company at Newberry.

(From another newspaper) Death of Mr. Z. Sparks - After a lingering illness Mr. Zachariah Sparks died last Sunday evening, the 6th instant, at his home in Helena, in the 71st year of his age. Mr. Sparks had been for many years an employe of the G. & C.R.R. and of the Southern Railway...Mr. Sparks leaves a widow... Two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Bowers, of Newberry, and Mrs. George E. Summers of Columbia.....

Mary Hunter Sparks

Mrs. Zachariah Sparks, mother of Mrs. Jas. M. Bowers, died at the home of her daughter, at 6:30 Wednesday afternoon. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the residence. Rev. W. L. Seabrook and Dr. A. J. Bowers officiating, after which the body was laid to rest in Rosemont cemetery by the side of her husband. Mrs. Sparks was well known to all the people of Newberry, having lived here for a number of years. She was nearly 81 years old.

John Leonard Sease

Prosperity, May 18 - John Leonard Sease, almost a centenarian, died at his home in the country yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. He was born in Lexington county, May 29, 1824. He married Martha Fike of Lexington. They made their home in Newberry County. Mrs. Sease has been dead 13 years. To this union were born 12 children, Mrs. Elizabeth Stoudemayer, John I. Sease, James H. Sease, Mrs. Alma Nance, Mrs. C. T. Wyche of Prosperity, Mrs. Annie Halfacre of Newberry, Mrs. T. N. Teague, E. L. Sease of Little Mountain, Mrs. J. W. Mayer of Little Mountain, Mrs. Eunice Dominick of Kinards, Judge T. S. Sease of Spartanburg; Mrs. Lillie Julian of Lake City, Fla., died three years ago, leaving three chldren. There is a large family connection, totaling 185 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sease was a prosperous farmer of the Wheeland community. He was associated with the Lutheran Church and was a leader in his community. He took a lively interest in education and sent nine of his children to college, six receiving diplomas. He was a student of nature and a strict observer of the laws of sanitation and health, hence the longevity of his life.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at his home at 5 o'clock by the Rev. J. J. Long of Little Mountain. The Masons marched in a body to the grave and took charge of the committal service. Mr. Sease was buried in the family graveyard near his home. Many friends were present to pay their last tribute and the grave was covered with flowers.

Frances Piester Suber

PomariaFrances Piester Suber, 94, widow of J.C. Suber, formerly of 59 Frances St., died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at J.F. Hawkins Health Care. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Bond Piester and Elma Halfacre Piester Suber. Survivors: Daughters, Margaret DeHart and Elma R. Harley, both of Pomaria. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Service: 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Burial: Church cemetery. Memorials: St. Matthews Lutheran Church Organ Fund, c/o Tommy Kinard, 2208 New Hope Road, Pomaria, SC 29126.

Louise Summer

Mrs. Alice Louise Wilson Summer, 89, of Newberry, widow of William David Summer, died Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Hayne and Jenny Vaughn Wilson. She was a member of St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Joy Fellowship, The B Sunday School class, and the WELCA. Mrs. Summer is survived by a son, James W. (Judy) Summer; sisters, Estelle Harmon and Janie Partain, both of Newberry, Kat Parrish and Sara Suddeth, both of Saluda, and Bessie Logue of Edgefield; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her daughter, Faye Morgan, a sister, Willie Mae Taylor, and a brother, Hayne Wilson. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 8, 2007 at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church Cemetery by the Rev. Terry Amick. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 2461 St. Philip’s Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108. A memorial message may be sent to the family at www.mcswainevans.com.

Reba Stuck

LITTLE MOUNTAIN - Services for Reba Wessinger Stuck, 92, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 7-8 tonight at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Newberry. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 622 Hope Station Road, Pomaria, SC 29126. Mrs. Stuck, widow of Christopher Stuck, died February 20, 2002. Born in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late Baylus and Mamie Lever Wessinger. She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Adult Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Arlen W. and Cynthia L. Stuck of Little Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and the Rev. James Shealy of Little Mountain; daughter-in-law, Brenda C. Stuck of Little Mountain; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Vaden A. Stuck.

Dorothy C. Stuck

LITTLE MOUNTAIN - Services for Dorothy C. Stuck will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 816 Mt. Tabor Road, Little Mountain, SC 29075 or the Little Mountain Eastern Star Chapter 276, c/o Dot Metts, 3580 Highway 76, Little Mountain, SC 29075. Mrs. Stuck, 82, died October 6, 2005. She was born in Newberry, a daughter of the late Cornelius A. and Gertrude Alewine Counts. Mrs. Stuck was a retired Registered Nurse, was an active member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Adult I Sunday School Class and WELCA. She was a member of Little Mountain Eastern Star Chapter 276. Surviving are a son, Troy W. Shealy of Little Mountain. Mrs. Stuck was twice married, first to the late William Ray Shealy and secondly, to the late C.B. Stuck. www.mcswainevans.com

Ellen Stuck

Ware Shoals - Ellen Louise Koon Stuck, 90, of 17387 State 25, died Feb. 15, at NHC in Laurens. Survivors: Sons, Charles R. Stuck of Newberry, Edward Hayne Stuck of Chesapeake, Va. a daughter, Carolinda ''Lindy" Wood of Ware Shoals brothers, Dempsey Ray Koon of Tennessee, Jack Koon of Prosperity sisters, Margaret Ebert of Bethelpark, Penn., Julia Robbs of Gaffney seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. today at Parker-White Funeral Home. Service: 11 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Michael Bingham officiating. Burial: 3 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church cemetery, Pomaria.

John Calvin Sligh

Pomaria, April 16 - Jno. C. Sligh died at his home near Pomaria this morning after a brief illness. He was 78 years, 11 months and 13 days old. He was a veteran of the War Between the Sections. Mr. Sligh is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Mattie Crooks of Newberry, Mrs. Alma Seybt, Mrs. B. S. Wicker and Mrs. G. W. Seybt of Pomaria. Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon, the funeral services to be conducted by the Rev. S. P. Koon.

Eva Swittenberg

NORTH CHARLESTON - Services for Eva Lucille Cannon Swittenberg, 95, formerly of Chapin, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Little Mountain, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 tonight at Caughman-Harman Funeral Homes, Chapin Chapel. Mrs. Swittenberg, widow of William David Swittenberg, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Frick Cannon. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from The Lowman Home. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Margie) Koon of Charleston, Doris Amick of Columbia and Mrs. James (Melba) Graham of Pomaria; sons, Bennie "Joe" Swittenberg of Cayce and Linwood Swittenberg of Columbia; sister, Marie Krell of White Rock; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William "Bill" Swittenberg.

Thelma K. Stoudemayer

POMARIA - Services for Thelma K. Stoudemayer, 85, of 4697 U.S. Hwy. 176, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Salem United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. William Childs will officiate. Active pallbearers will be L.D. Aull, Ray Graham, Alton Koon, Irby L. Koon, Bruce Hancock and Jack Hancock. Honorary pallbearers will be the administrative board of Salem United Methodist Church, Cecil Mayer, Samuel M. Price. Rev. Henri Bishop and Henry B. Summer. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home in Newberry. Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 237, Ballentine 29002, or a charity of one's choice. Mrs. Stoudemayer, widow of George G. Stoudemayer, died Sunday. Born in Irmo, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Irby and Lula Catherine Eleazer Koon. She was a graduate of Columbia College and was a former teacher and homemaker. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sisters, Martha Brannen and Hattie Hancock, both of Columbia; four nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, James "Jimmy" Stoudemayer.

Lola Irene Kingsmore Shirley

Mrs. Lola Irene Kingsmore Shirley 73, widow of Balfour Odell Shirley, of 1823 Memorial Drive, Cayce, died Monday in Lexington County Hospital Born in Newberry County, she was a daughter if the late Robert Lee and Lena Florence Wicker Kingsmore. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Pomaria. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. E.K. (Frances) Moore of Columbia and Mrs. Alberta Ellisor of Prosperity, and a brother, Dewey David Kingsmore of Pomaria. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Delano R. Rickard. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pomaria. Pallbearers were Clarence Bundrick, Scott and Lane Miller, Johnny Harwell, Michael Moore and John Price.

Vaneria Summer

Chappells - Lessie Vaneria Summer, 81, of Chappells, widow of Jennings Summer, died Feb. 17, 2002. Survivors: sons, Everett C. Summer and Carroll D. Summer of Chappells; daughter, Cereta Tinsley of Kinards; sister, Elizabeth Graham of Pomaria; brothers, John Noah Long, Eugene Long and Hubert Long of Chapin; three grandchildren, one step-grandchild, one great-grandchild. Predeceased: Parents, Louie F. and Lillie Lessie Lura Wessinger Long. Visitation: 7 to 8 tonight at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Chappells Baptist Church. Burial: Church cemetery. Memorials: Presbyterian Home, 801 Musgrove St., Clinton, SC 29324

Charlie Senn

NEWBERRY - Charlie McMillan Senn, 90, of J. F. Hawkins Healthcare, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at J. F. Hawkins Healthcare. Mr. Senn was born on June 6, 1913, Silverstreet Community of Newberry County, a son of the late J. Foster and Elizabeth McMillan Senn. Mr. Senn was a farmer. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater with the U. S. Army. He received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Mr. Senn was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School, a member of the Historical Society, and a member of American Legion Post # 24. He was a graduate of Newberry College, class of 1949. Mr. Senn is survived by four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena S. Webb of Spartanburg, Judy S. Schell of Sharpsburg, Ga., Dolly S. and Charles York of Rock Hill, and Sue S. and Herb White of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, George F. and Cornelia Senn and Billy and Winnie Senn, all of Newberry, Angus and Genevieve Senn of Silverstreet; a sister-in-law, Audrey S. Senn of Newberry. He was predeceased by two brothers, Jesse W. Senn and Frank M. Senn Sr. Funeral services for Charlie M. Senn will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Hugh Bickley. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1160 Trinity Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108 or to Newberry College, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108.
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Sarah Bess McCollum Smith

Carlisle - Sarah Bess McCollum Smith, 72, of 162 Tom Kelly Circle, died Friday, April 12, 2002. Survivors: Husband, Jesse Harold Smith a daughter, Sarah Nichols Smith, of Chapin sons, Johnny D. Smith of Atlanta, and Harold W. Smith of Carlisle a sister, Bertice Teague, of Whitmire and eight grandchildren. Predeceased: Parents, John B. and Daisy Whitney McCollum. Visitation: 7 to 9 tonight at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home. Service: 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Carlisle United Methodist Church. Burial: Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials: Carlisle United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 35, Carlisle, SC 29031.

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