All Obituaries

Genell Eleazer, at the age of 92, passed away on May 19, 2022 at Prisma Health Hospital, Sumter, South Carolina.  She is preceded in death by her parents the late David Werts and the late Carrie Meyers Monts Martin, four brothers, George S. Monts,, (Maey), Johnnie B. Monts, David Monts and Joseph Wheeler.  Genell was reared by her grandparents, Paul and Lottie Mayers, whom she affectionately called Poppa and Mother.  Genell was married to the late Montez Eleazer, that marriage...

Mrs. Golden Whitener was born May 20, 1937 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Ples Gilliam and the late Carrie Ruff Hodges.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Whitener was a devoted member of Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church which she joined at an early age.  She served as a Trustee Deaconess and Class Leader.  She was also a member of the Women Home Aid Society #33. Mrs. Whitener was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Whitener,...

Mr. Joseph Lee Graham affectionately known as "Graham Boy" of 2323 Holloway Street, Newberry, South Carolina, entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Prisma Health Heart Hospital.  He was born in Newberry, South Carolina on November 4, 1962 to Willie Pearl Graham Gallman and the late Leroy Calmese. He was educated in the Newberry County Public School System.  He worked for Randy Griffin for many years.  If you needed yard work or any heavy lifting he...

Mr. Johnny Willie Neal, age 64, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022.  He was born on January 22, 1958 in Newberry County, South Carolina to the late Willie James and Daisy Mae Neal.  Mr. Neal was a member of Bush River Baptist Church.  Johnny worked at Louis Rich for many years as well as other jobs in Newberry County before his retirement from Wal-Mart.  He was a self-taught drummer who would play for numerous events and occasions in Newberry and surrounding...

Ida Frances Maryland Mayer, affectionately called Maryland, was born July 3, 1935. She left this earthly realm Tuesday, April 26, 2022 A native of Prosperity, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Benny and Lillie Mae Caldwell Mayer. She attended Howard School in Prosperity, SC.  As a young adult, she moved to Montclair:, NJ in 1957 where she lived a number of years, later moving to Chicago, IL to live with her sister. Maryland was a devoted and loving aunt who cared and help...

Ms. Wilma Ruth Holley-Metts was born September 15, 1950 in Newberry, South Carolina, to Ann Lee Toland Holley and the late Willie James Holley. She entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. Ms. Metts was a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church.  She attended Gallman High School. Ms. Metts is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Wicker (Freddie) of Gilbert, SC; Laurie Flemon (Derrick) of Pomaria, SC and Teresa Metts of Peak, SC; sister, Patricia...

Mrs. Patsy Stephens Wise  was born in Newberry County on July 23, 1946 and entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wise was a woman of faith and the heart of her family.  She was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was a member of the Pulpit Aid, Missionary, Usher Board, Mass Choir and served as the Secretary of the church. Mrs. Wise was a graduate of Gallman High School Class of 1964.  She received...

Mrs. Clara Byrd Thompson was born May 8, 1962 in Newberry, South Carolina to Virginia R. Byrd and the late Dennis Byrd, Sr.  She passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church-Kinards where she was the Church Secretary, a Trustee, Class Leader and a member of the Women Missionary Society.  She was a graduate of Newberry High School and Piedmont Technical College.  Mrs. Thompson was employed...

Mr. Wayne Tribble, known by "Cowboy" to family and friends was born June 14, 1958 to Lilly Mae Tribble and the late Terrance Tribble.  He went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Edgefield Post Acute in Edgefield, SC. Mr. Tribble was employed at Shakespeare Fiber Glass and MacLean Power Systems where he later retired. Mr. Tribble was predeceased by a daughter, Britten Nekara Scarborough, sister, Hattie Wright, nephews, Sammy Tribble and Travis...

Mr. Curtis Glasgow was born March 10, 1942 in Prosperity, South Carolina to the late J. B. Glasgow and the late Jestine Dewalt.  He entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at White Oak Manor-Newberry. Mr. Glasgow was a member of Mt. Moriah AME Church and Sons of Aide Lodge #14. Mr. Glasgow was predeceased by a brother, Jim Williams, sisters, Mary Ann Lindler and Lena Mae Richburg; step-mother, Lena Bell Glasgow. Left to cherish his memories for 54 years his devoted...