All Obituaries

Mrs. Christine G. Boyd was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late David Gray, Sr. and the late Nellie Gray.  She passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Boyd was a former member of St. John Baptist Church and  later joined Bush River Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a member Women's Home Aide Society #42.  She was a graduate of Gallman High School and Greenville Business College. Mrs. Boyd enjoyed spending...

Mrs. Rita Faye Ruff was born in Prosperity, South Carolina to the late Murry Ruff and the late Mary Louise Holley Ruff.  She passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. Ruff was a member of Empowerment Ministries and served on the Hospitality Committee.  She was also a member of Women's Home Aid Society #52. Mrs. Ruff was predeceased by her husband Kelton Orlando Ruff. Mrs. Ruff is survived by her son,...

Mr. Derrell Levon Long, affectionately known as "Rell", was born in Newberry, SC on November 29, 1991 to  Carol Jean Austin Limehouse and David Long, Sr.  He entered  into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Mr. Long attended Mid-Carolina High school.  He was employed with HES Cleaning Service. Mr. Long  was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Austin and  paternal grandmother, Bobbie Jean Long. Mr. Long is survived by his mother,...

Mr. Dewalt O"Neal Dean, Sr. was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Duane W. Dean, Sr. and the late Gertrude Dewalt Dean.  He entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his home. Mr. Dean attended Newberry County Public Schools. Mr. Dean was predeceased by a sisters, Janice Dean Gallman and Glennita Dean. Mr. Dean is survived by his children, Kaneki Gray of Newberry, SC, Tremayne Cunningham of Batesburg-Leesville, SC, Carl Lever, Dewalt O'Neal Dean, Jr....

Mrs. Ethel Mae Nelson was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late James Peter Young and the late Lossie Mae Johnson Spearman.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Mrs. Nelson attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She attended Newberry County Public Schools. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her daughter, Angel Watson of Clinton, SC, companion, Thomas Watson of Joanna, SC; sisters, Mattie Chalmers and Shirley P. Jessie both of...

Mrs. Jannie Lee Glymph was born in Fairfield, South Carolina to the late Jack Byrd and the late Ola Morgan Byrd.  She passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Newberry Memorial Gardens.  Public viewing will be on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel. https://www.facebook.com/FBPrattFuneralHome/

Mr. Larry Tribble better known as "Tribb" entered into the world on December 29, 1960 to Lilly Mae Williams Tribble and the late Terrance Tribble.  He journeyed to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County.  He was baptized at Belmont Baptist Church at an early age. Mr. Tribble was predeceased by his grandmothers Hattie Williams and Carrie Tribble, grandfather, Hallock Tribble, siblings, Hattie M. Wright, Wayne Tribble, aunt, Callie...

Mr. Gregory Craig Wadsworth was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Barbara Ann Wadsworth and Raymond Boozer.  He entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital after injuries from a bicycle accident. Mr. Wadsworth was a member of St. James AME Church and attended Newberry County Public Schools.  Mr. Wadsworth was predeceased by his brother, Maurice Wadsworth. Mr. Wadsworth is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Ann Wadsworth of...

Mr. Spencer Julian Davis, Jr. was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late James Daniel Davis, Sr. and the late Lillie Ree Kinard Davis.  He passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County.   Mr. Davis was a member of Little River Zion Baptist Church.  He attended Newberry High School and was a former employee with Tom Brigman Construction. Mr. Davis was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Ann Jones and a brother, Red Minick Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by...

Mr. Adrian Travarius Williams known as "Tiger" by family and friends was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Ricky Williams and the late Sandra Delores Douglas Williams.  He passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Williams attended St. Mark AME Church.  He was a graduate of Fairfield Central High School and Greenville Technical College.  He was employed with Duke Energy Nuclear Station. Mr. Williams was an avid...