All Obituaries

Mrs. Betty Jones Boozer was born August 19, 1939 in Silverstreet, South Carolina to the late Inez and Eugene Graham.  She passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Columbia Hospice House. Mrs. Boozer was a member of Lower Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church and retired from Georgia Pacific after 15 years of employment. She was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Graham, brothers, Wardell Graham, Julius Graham, James Albert Graham and Billy Ralph Graham. Those left to cherish her life and...

Ms. Dixie W. "Meme" Benson was born June 25, 1945 in Prosperity, South Carolina to the late Esper George Allen Benson, Sr. and the late Beatrice Cannon Benson.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Ms. Benson was a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church and Women's Home Aide Society #19.  She was a retired nurse and  bus driver for the School District of Newberry County.  Ms. Benson was a graduate...

Ms. Debra Robinson was born October 1, 1959 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Virgil Robinson, Sr. and the late Louise E. Robinson.  She passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center. Ms. Robinson was an active member of St. Mark A. M. E. Church where she was a member of the choir.  She was also a member of Women's Home Aid Society #10.  Ms. Robinson was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School.  She loved listening to music, children,...

Mr. Bennie L. Davenport, Jr. was born in Newberry, South Carolina on October 3, 1950 to the late Bennie L. Davenport, Sr. and the late Lizell Scurry-Davenport.  He passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was a graduate of Gallman High School and a retired truck driver.  Mr. Davenport was a United States Marine veteran. Mr. Davenport was predeceased by brothers, David Davenport, Jesse Davenport, Richard Davenport and Billy Davenport. Mr. Davenport is survived by his...

Mr. Jackie "Cadillac" Crooks was born March 22, 1959 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Jerry Hutcherson and the late Martha Pearl Taylor and reared in the home of his grandmother, Essie Mae Crooks.  He passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Mr. Crooks was a member of Bush River Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Male Choir.  He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. Mr. Crooks was predeceased by two sons, Jackie Marquiese Crooks and ...

Ms. Mildred Marie Young was born on March 3, 1958 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to the late Donald Young and the late Annie Ruth Shelton Young.  She passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Ms. Young was an active member of Weeping Mary Baptist Church in Blair, SC where she was Head of the Kitchen Committee, Vice President of the Usher Board, a member of the Pastor's Aide, a Trustee, Advisor of Christian Education and Youth Advisor.  She...

Mrs. Bernice M. Sligh was born April 25, 1923 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Charles Metts and the late Daisy Perry Metts.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, November 19, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Newberry. Mrs. Sligh was a faithful member of Welch Zion Baptist Church where she was the Mother of the Church and an usher for a number of years.  She was also a member of Women's Home Aid Society.  Mrs. Sligh worked as a cook in Newberry County Schools for...

Mr. Jay Benzell Lukie, age 51, was born in Greenwood, South Carolina to J. B. Lukie and Mattie Sanders Lukie.  He passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and a graduate of Newberry High School. Mr. Lukie was predeceased by a sister, Angela D. Lukie. He is survived by his parents, J. B. Lukie and Mattie Sanders Lukie, sister, Schonna L. Keasler (Christopher) of Blythewood, SC; brother, Darryl Lukie (Ketekash) of Ninety Six, SC;...

Angel Denise Harris, daughter of Lekeia Williams and Eric Harris passed away on October 29, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Surviving in addition to her mother and father are sisters, Ebony and Destiny Harris; brothers, Eric L., Preston, Javis and Talib Harris; grandparents, Dawn Breeland, Marcella Williams and Billy C. Williams, Sr., Marty Scott and Sonia Scott; aunts, Ayla Tyler, Arlieta Tyler, Claressa Brown and Sabrina Williams; uncles, Billy C. Williams, Jr., Leland Scott and...

Ms. Troxie L. Boyd was born January 16, 1963 to the late Johnny B. Boyd and the late Eddie M. Boyd.  She entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home. Ms. Boyd was employed with White Oak Manor of Newberry for over 13 years. Ms. Boyd was predeceased by a son, Quentin Boyd, brother, James C. Boyd and step-father, Lambert Fielding. Left to cherish her memories are sons, Warren F., Rakevis and Lamont Ruff all of Newberry, SC; sisters, Cynthia L. Samuel (Tyrone)...