Paschal Newman

Carl Paschal Newman, 82, of Camden, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2020, at his home. Born in the Timrod community of Bethune, S.C., he was a son of the late James Elmer Newman and Evelyn Eubanks Newman. Mr. Newman retired from BBA Fiberweb formerly known as Kendall. He was a faithful member of Timrod Baptist Church. Mr. Newman enjoyed watching wildlife outdoors and listening to country and gospel music. He loved the time he spent with his family.

Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Verna Robinson Newman; 3 children, Robbie C. Newman and his wife, Pam, Myra McLaughlin and her husband, Trent and Jamye D. Newman; 2 grandchildren, Chas McLaughlin and his wife Jessica and Marlee Bos and her husband, Vince; 2 great grandchildren, Titus Bos and Elliette McLaughlin; a brother, Milledge Newman and his wife, Jean; 3 sisters, Geraldine Davis, Rhea Knight and her husband, Jackie and Lawann McCoy and her husband, Charles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hope Norris and a brother, Elton Newman.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, May 27, from 12:00 o’clock noon until 5:00 o’clock p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw. The family will be at the residence.

The funeral service will be conducted, Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. in the sanctuary of Timrod Baptist Church. Guests attending the service may remain in their cars and turn their radios to 87.9 and will able to hear the service. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The Revs. Jeremy Ussery, Dr. Trent McLaughlin and Jackie Knight will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Timrod Baptist Church, 4227 Timrod Road, Bethune, S.C. 29009 or Antioch Baptist Church, 1734 Antioch Church Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720 in memory of Mr. Newman.

The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff of KershawHealth, ER, ICU, COVID testing isolation ward, Karesh Wing and KershawHealth Hospice for their help and care for Paschal. The compassion shown to him and the family during these uncertain times of separation of patients and family will always be remembered and appreciated. Some may say that they were just doing their jobs; but we saw people who were going well above “a job”. We were witness to a passion that transcends mere employment and are in awe. Thank You.