Mr. Robert Lee Maybin passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Eugene Maybin and the late Carrie Mae Wilson Maybin.  Mr. Maybin was a member of New Enoree Baptist Church.  He retired from Bill Lominick Logging. Mr. Maybin was predeceased by six brothers, Tommie Lee Maybin, Willie Maybin, Ray Maybin, Jay P. Maybin, Andrew Maybin and Freddie Maybin and a sister, Ellen Singleton. Surviving are one daughter,...

Ernestine (Teen) C. Ruff, 82, died at her home in Bridgeport CT, May 20, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born on November 20, 1937 in Newberry SC, to the late George and Inez Chaplin. She attended Newberry Public Schools and Gallman High School. She was a long-time member of the Mount Aery Baptist Church and the Eastern Star, New York Chapter. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, loved to cook for family and friends, and selflessly did for others before she would do for herself.  She...

Mr. Bennie Junior Sims, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. Born in Newberry, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Bennie Sims, Sr. and the late Mildred E. Harmon Sims. He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and a former employee of Kiswire. Mr. Sims was predeceased by a sister, Cassandra Sims. Mr. Sims loved being around his family and fishing. Surviving are his step-mother, Mildred Sims; children, Senchia Wilson (Fernanda) of Newberry, SC; Asia...

The family of Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wicker in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state and local community will have a private, immediate family only graveside service. Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wicker, age 75, of Newberry, SC passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home. She was born in Newberry County, SC to the late Eddie Cooper and the late Ader Ruth Edwards Cooper. She was predeceased by her husband, David Wicker, Jr. Mrs. Wicker leaves to cherish her...

Mary A. (Jackson)Russell, age 63, entered into heaven’s gate on April 30, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was the eleventh child of the late Ophelia Boyd Jackson and the late Rev. Robert Jackson Sr., of Newberry South Carolina. Mary Ann graduated from Mid-Carolina High School in Prosperity, South Carolina, then shortly thereafter moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where she attended STCC and Springfield College. For the first 30 years of her adult life, she worked as an...

Mr. Calvin Sims passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born in Newberry County on August 22, 1955, to the late Blanch Sims.  He attended Newberry County Public Schools. He worked as a dispatcher . Mr. Sims was active in recreational activities in the community by  refereeing basketball and umpiring baseball games. He enjoyed videoing weddings and birthday celebrations.  Mr. Sims hosted the annual Back-to-School...

Ry’Leigh Avione Thompson, daughter of Iyon Thompson and Shuntiria Caldwell, was born on September 24, 2019, in Newberry, SC. She entered into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2020, at her home. In addition to her parents, Ry’Leigh is survived by a sister, Ry’Ann Thompson of Newberry, SC; her grandmothers, Sheria Johnson of Newberry, SC, and Lisa Kirkland (Brad Whitney) of Irmo, SC; great-grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson; aunt, Aniya Thompson; Uncles, Donterrion Caldwell, Javis...

Mrs. Dorothy Houseal, age 70, of Newberry, SC was in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side when she entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born in Newberry, S.C. on December 07, 1949 to the late Mrs. Luvenia Moses and George Washington Hunter, Sr.  Mrs. Houseal was a God-fearing woman and member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She accepted God early in life and spent many years evangelizing to anyone who would listen. She was educated in East Orange New...

Mr. David Kevin Goggans, age 44, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of David and Anita Massey Goggans.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Kevin was predeceased by his brother, Keith Goggans. Surviving in addition to his parents are five aunts, Mildred Goggans, Willie Boyd, Patricia Goggans, Dr. Doris Works and Pearl Grayson; four uncles, Dr. Bennie Joe Goggans, Melvin Boyd, Marcus Works...

Mrs. Jessie Mae Ruff (affectionately known as "Mothership"), age 79, passed away on May 1, 2020 at Springfield Place Nursing Home in Newberry, South Carolina.  Born in Newberry County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Jesse W. Dominick and the late Thomasina Henderson Dominick. She was an active member of Roger Williams Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. She was also a member of the Eastern Star (Passaic, NJ). Mrs. Ruff was predeceased by...