Whitaker Funeral Home

04/26/2026

Fantastic evening celebrating community, commitment, and commerce at the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce annual gala and awards. Congrats to the award winners!

04/24/2026

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

04/24/2026

Great time today partnering with our friends at BaKon Southern Eatery and Chapin Elementary School PTO to provide lunch for the staff of Chapin Elementary Eaglets.

The CES culture and community is a special one and we’re honored to help say “thank you”!

04/23/2026

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04/22/2026

Madeleine Roger

Madeleine R. Roger, 80, formerly of Dayton, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in the coastal town of Biddeford, Maine, on November 20, 1945, Madeleine was the daughter of the late Emile and Lillian (Dube) Verville. She dedicated her career to helping others, working as a compassionate caregiver for individuals with developmental challenges until her retirement. A woman of Catholic faith and a quintessential Maine native, Madeleine was fiercely independent. She lived on her own for many...

View Madeleine Roger's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! The first official Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, which makes this our nation's 56th annual celebration of the day. Is there anything you do to cut down on waste and protect our planet?

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

04/16/2026

Getting answers to your preplanning questions is important. That's why we are pleased to welcome Robert "Bob" Kerr as our new Preneed Specialist.

He offers families a wealth of knowledge and a passion for capturing the life, character, and values of loved ones in a healing and meaningful tribute. With his knowledge about funeral, memorial, cemetery, and insurance needs, whatever questions you have, he can answer. To schedule an appointment with Bob to discuss your preplanning options, visit bit.ly/PlanWithWhitaker.

Welcome to the team, Bob! We're thankful for your presence and the valuable service you provide to families in our community.

04/15/2026

Angelina Marie Tomassetti Ploussard

A Mass of Christian Burial for Angelina (Ange) Marie Tomassetti Ploussard, 95, of Chapin, South Carolina, will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church followed by interment in the church cemetery. Ange passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She is survived by her children Scott Ploussard, Susan Ploussard Filesi (Tom), Darcy Ploussard Assemany (Jim), Amy Ploussard McHenry (Frank), John Ploussard (Cindi); grandchildren Melanie, Melissa,...

View Angelina Marie Tomassetti Ploussard's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/14/2026

Whitaker Funeral Home is committed to serving you, our community, by providing the highest quality care and service.

To do this, our team operates by five core values: trust, excellence, compassion, stewardship, and innovation. We keep these values in mind while we help families create personalized, meaningful services for their loved ones.

Learn more about how we live out our core values by stopping by or visiting www.whitakerfuneralhome.com/about-us!