All Obituaries

Mr. Lee Roy Wicker was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Fannie Abnathey Wicker and the late Voner Wicker, Sr.  He passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home. Mr. Wicker was a former employee of Newberry Country  Club and Ira T. Cousins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Reginald J. Davenport of Dunn, NC, Christopher D. Davenport, Dezerro Denzell Wicker and Tremaine Penny all of Newberry, SC; grandson, Asante' J. Davenport; sisters,...

Mrs. Ida Mae Ruff  was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Anthony C. Wright.  She departed this earthly life on Friday, January 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Ida  attended the  public schools of Newberry County and was a graduate of Drayton Street High School.  She later moved to Philadelphia for a better life.  She returned to school and became a Nurse Practitioner and worked until she retired. Ida loved to play cards and entertain.  She...

Sudie M. Wise was born in Prosperity, South Carolina in 1936, to the late Elnora Abner and the late William Wise.  She went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022, at the age of 86.  Ms. Wise was predeceased by sisters, Hattie Bowers and Minnie Allen, brothers, Willie Wise, C. L. Wise and Evans Wise. Ms. Wise moved to New York City where she worked as a Letter Carrier with the U. S. Postal Service. She is survived by her brother, Henry Toland and sister, Lillie Mae...

Mrs. Rosa Lee Sligh was born August 6, 1920 in Maybinton, South Carolina  to the late Allen Gibson, Sr. and the late Eula Bell Hodges Gibson.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was a faithful member of Seekwell Baptist Church since the age of twelve.  She was an excellent cook who loved to cook for her family.  Her favorite flower was red roses and she loved watching the Andy Griffith Show.  She loved visits from her family and friends...

Ms. Arlena J. Harris was born on April 13, 1946 in Edgefield, SC to the late Eugene Jackson, Sr. and the late Bessie Burroughs Jackson.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, January 16, 2023. Ms. Harris attended Edgefield County Schools and received an Associate Degree from Piedmont Technical College.  She retired as a Supply Clerk from American Fiber & Finishing. Ms. Harris is survived by her children, Lisa Mays of Warner Robins, GA, Willie Mays of Prosperity, SC and...

Mr. Trent Lee Wallace was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Eugenia Beatrice Woody Wallace and the late Andrew Lee Wallace.  He passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home. Mr. Wallace was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  He was an active member in his community and loved by all. Mr. Wallace was predeceased by a brother, Eric Wallace. Mr. Wallace is survived by his mother, Eugenia Beatrice Wallace; sons, Antony Jovan Caldwell and Justin Watson; brothers, Roderick...

Paul Ellis, affectionately called "Red" by family and friends, was born in Washington, DC to Emily Brooks and Paul Ellis.  He entered into Eternal Rest of Friday, January 13, 2023 at J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School. Mr. Ellis was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Wesley and Daisy Mae Chaplin, paternal grandparents Coley and Annie Lee Ellis, and father-in-law, John White, Sr. Mr. Ellis...

Mr. Christopher Eric Tribble was born in Newberry, South Carolina to Henry Allen Tribble and the late Julia Ann Tribble.  He passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home. Mr. Tribble was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School class of 1989 and Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, South Carolina. Mr. Tribble was predeceased by a daughter, Casmarae Tribble and his mother, Julia Ann Tribble. Mr. Tribble leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Cameron Tribble of New York,...

Mrs. Rozell Nance Caldwell was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Mr. Robert Nance, Sr. and the late Mrs. Ella Abney Nance.  She entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Mrs. Caldwell was the Leading Lady at Renwick Grove Baptist Church and Little Beaverdam Baptist Church.  She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist where she served on the Deaconess Board.  She was also a member of  Women's Home Aide Society, Order of the Eastern Star,...

Mr. Wesley Jackson, at the age of 70, was in the comfort of his home with his loving wife of 40 years, by his side, when he entered a peaceful rest on December 28, 2022. Mr. Jackson was born to the late Mr. Wesley Wilson and the late Shirley Mae Jackson of Silver Springs, MD. Mr. Jackson was a faithful member of the West End SDA Church in Atlanta, GA where he was a member of the Usher’s Board and Men’s Ministry. He also attended Bible Teaching SDA Church in Columbia, SC. Mr....