All Obituaries

Deacon Emeritus Lewis J. Dawkins, Jr. was born May 12, 1939, in the Maybinton Community of Newberry County to the late Lewis J. Dawkins, Sr. and the late Rosa L. Dawkins Sligh.  On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, he entered Eternal rest at Lexington Medical Center. He was a member of Seekwell Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon until his retirement. He was a member of the Sons of Aid where he served as the secretary-treasurer for many years. Lewis started his education in the two...

Dorothy Ernestine Blair was born in Newberry April 1st, 1937 daughter of Sarah Blair(Rutherford) and Elbert Blair.  She departed this life November 12, 2023. At the age of 19 Dorothy left Newberry to join her mother and sister Essie in New York.  There she attended classes and became a certified nurse's aide in White Plains.  It was the beginning of a life dedicated to caring for others that would span 30 years.  While working at White Plains Hospital she became very...

Mrs. Frances A Jefferson was born on April 18,1927 to the late Willie Mae Anderson and late George Anderson. Mrs. Frances A Jefferson died November 26, 2023 at her home, Newberry, South Carolina. She joined Bethlehem Baptist Church of Newberry, S.C at a very early age, where she was on the Deaconess Board and served faithfully and supported her church in any way . She was very active in church until health declined. She became the Mother of Church on September 22, 2022. Mrs. Frances A....

Mrs. Carrie Nancy Josephine Clark age, 78 was called into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1945, to the late Henry Lee Cannon, Sr. and the late Mary Helen Rogers. Mrs. Carrie attended Carver Elementary School. She went on to work at the Newberry Mill where she later retired. After years of retirement, she faithfully cared for her children and grandchildren. Years later, Mrs. Carrie worked as a caregiver for the family of Mr....

Mrs. Jannie Louise Samuel was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Obie Hare and the late Daisy Davis Hare.  She passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Mrs. Samuel was a member of Elisha AME Church and a graduate of Gallman High School. Mrs. Samuel was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Samuel, sister Alma Williams and brother, Obie Hare, Jr. Mrs. Samuel is survived by her daughter, Shonda Samuel-Holley (Eric); her son, Kendrick Samuel (Tahisha) of both of Pomaria, SC;...

Mrs. Carrie Mae (Monts) Gray was born on April 24, 1936 in Prosperity, South Carolina to the late Harrison Monts and the late Carrie Mayers (Monts) Martin.  She departed this Earthly Life on Monday, November 20, 2023. Carrie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age.  Mt. Moriah AME Church is the only church she ever attended.  She enjoyed traveling to many religious events with her cousin Annelle and her late sister Genell.  She was a member of Woman's Home Aid Society...

Mrs. Bobbie Mae Williams was born in Newbery, South Carolina to the late Johnny Robinson and the late Gertrude Glasgow Robinson.  She passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her husband, F. D. Williams, brothers, Johnny Robinson, Jr. and James Robinson. Mrs. Williams was a member of Mt. Olive AME Church-Kinards where she was a member of the Pastor's Aide, the Steward Board and the choir.  She was also a member of...

Ms. Ruby Pauline Fowler was born in Jalapa, South Carolina on November 22, 1930.  She passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at White Oak Manor-Newberry. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at Mt. Olive AME Church, Kinards, SC.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Public viewing will be on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Fred B. Pratt Memorial Chapel. https://www.facebook.com/groups/403825953419918/?

Gladys Mae Wicker was born July 30, 1938, in Newberry County, South Carolina to the late Ophelia Boyd Jackson and the late Robert Lee Jackson, Sr.  She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Gladys attended Gallman High School in South Carolina.  She worked for several years as a CNA at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She entered hospitality and served as Manager of the Wee Tavern and the Cadillac Club in Norristown. She trained many bar maids...

Mr. Jacquivs Kentrail Robinson was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Timothy Robinson and Annie Mae Gallman.  He passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Mr. Robinson was predeceased by his grandmother, Sadie M. Robinson; great-grandmother, Emma Herbert; grandfather, Alex Robinson, Jr. Mr. Robinson is survived by his mother, Annie Mae Gallman (Rico); and father, Timothy Robinson; siblings, Tilisha Bell (Lametrius), Deuntrey Gallman, Timothy...