All Obituaries

Ms. Patricia Ann Swittenburg, beloved daughter of the late Forest Swittenburg Jr., and Daisy H. Swittenburg was born on February 15, 1955.  She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. Patricia received her elementary and secondary education from Newberry County Schools and a member of the Mid- Carolina High School Class of 1973.  After graduation, she attended Palmer Business School in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating...

With sympathy, Wilson Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Maggie Baxter. Mrs. Baxter was born on  April 9, 1943 in Newberry County to the late Leroy Mathis and Nellie Werts Mathis. She departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare Center, Greenwood, SC. Arrangements for Mrs. Baxter are incomplete at this time. Due to Covid 19, the family is not accepting friends or visitors at the home.  

Lawson “Shine” Samuel, Jr., was born February 19, 1948, to the late Lawson Samuel and Annie Lee Samuel.  He departed this life on November 25, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.  During his spare time, he enjoyed working on automobiles, racing cars, gardening, and enjoying his grandchildren. He had the best laugh and an amazing smile.  He was an avid storyteller and had the best jokes. He loved his family and never met a stranger.  He was known for...

  Ms. Mollie Lomax Barr, 86 affectionally known as "NUG" daughter of the late Reuben Lomax and Lessie Perry Lomax Farrow was born February 3,1935  in Saluda County, South Carolina. She journeyed to her new home taking a part of our hearts with her on November 21, 2021 at White Oak Manor Nursing Center in Newberry, South Carolina. Nug attended Bell Street High School in Clinton, South Carolina. She also attended St. John Baptist Church and later joined New...

With sympathy, Wilson Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Russell McFall. Mr. McFall was born on January 24, 1953 in Prosperity, SC to the late Robert McFall Sr. and Sarah Davenport McFall. He departed this life on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. No further services are planned at the request of Mr. McFall. (803) 276-3189 Due to Covid, the family ask that no visitation be at the home. 

Mr. Julious “Popcorn” Jenkins, beloved husband of Gwendolyn Evon Jenkins, entered eternal rest Saturday October, 23, 20221 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.  Mr. Jenkins was born August 3, 1946 in Eutawville, SC to the late Lawton Jenkins Sr. and Rosa Lee Jenkins. Julious attended Orangeburg County Schools and at an early age he moved to Brooklyn, NY for work.  While there he met his lovely wife Evon Harrell.  After returning from NY, “Popcorn,” as...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4: 7-8 Mrs. Viola Tobe Mozee, the second of three children, was born on April 18, 1923 to the union of the late Mr. and Mrs. John David (Ida Hendrix) Tobe of Pomaria, SC.  She quietly departed...

 James Henry Cannon Jr.  was born on September  22, 1955 to the late James Henry Cannon Sr. and Mamie Ezell Smith Cannon in Silverstreet, SC.   Mr. Cannon entered eternal rest on October 28, 2021 at home. James Jr. was a graduate of Newberry High School.  While attending, he was employed as a bus driver for the state of South Carolina.  Later in life, James Jr. was employed by Sly Logging Company in Newberry, SC.  He enjoyed painting and carpentry as...

Mr. Howard Williams was born February 20, 1939 to the late Walter Lightning and Hattie Mae Williams in Fairfield County, SC.  Howard entered eternal rest Monday October 25, 2021 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.  Howard loved playing the guitar. Howard was preceded in death by three brothers; Robert Williams, Eisenhower Williams and Roosevelt Williams and one sister Caddie Williams. He leaves to cherish loving and precious memories a son; Howard Carson Williams of Clinton, SC,...

Mr. John Henry “Bro” Farrow of 47 Green Aces Road, Silverstreet, SC entered the arms of Jesus on October 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Chappells, SC on August 12, 1948 to the late Marvin Farrow Sr. and Bessie Boston Farrow. He was raised in the loving home of his parents.    “Bro”  was very humble, an avid Cowboys fan, and loved helping everyone. He enjoyed seeing his family, especially his children, grandchildren and great...