All Obituaries

“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou cometh into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:42-43 Mr. Calvin E. Counts was born in Newberry County on August 20, 1952, a son of the late Foster M. Counts, Sr., and Mrs. Dorothy Sligh Counts. He departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2024 at West Village Post Acute in Greenville, South Carolina. Mr. Counts attended school in Newberry County and...

Ms. Ruby Gallman, beloved daughter of the late T. C. and Elizabeth Boyd Gallman was born on December 18, 1942 in Newberry, South Carolina. She departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  She attended school in Newberry County, was employed at Kraft Heinz for over forty years and attended Mt. Moriah AME Church in Prosperity, SC at a young age. Ruby was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jessie and Maude Boyd; three sisters,...

Azalean Jones entered eternal rest peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on February 8, 1942, to the late Peter Scurry and Lucille Cannon Scurry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Jones; sisters, Lizzell Davenport and Mattie Quattlebaum; son, William R. Jones; daughter, Valencia Jones; and granddaughter, Marion “Sakinah” Cola. Azalean attended Ridge Hill High in Ridge Spring, SC. After marriage in 1958, she relocated to New...

Seria J Gallman was born July 10, 1952 in Covington, Virginia to Allen and Dorothy Pegram. She entered eternal rest on March 16, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center. Seria met her husband James Gallman in Washington DC and they were married in Covington VA on April 14, 1973. Seria retired from the Federal Government after 24 years as a Program Assistant at the US Department of HUD. After her retirement, she worked part time as a substitute teacher at Newberry County...

Mrs. Sandra Louise Patterson Rutherford, beloved wife, sister, grandmother, and friend transitioned peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family at Prisma Health Heart Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1950, in Chapin, SC to the late Samuel and Willie Mae Reaves Patterson. Sandra was educated in the public schools of Lexington County. She was a 1968 graduate of Richlex School in Irmo, SC. Sandra joined St. John AME Church in Chapin, SC at an...

Mr. Charles Ellis was born on March 25, 1965, to Annie Mae Ellis and the late Mr. Joe Dennis Ellis, Sr. On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Charles Ellis began his eternal rest at Prisma Health in Laurens, SC at the age of fifty-eight. He was educated in the public schools of Newberry County. Charles had a love for fishing, which he enjoyed doing with his brothers and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Martha Ann Ellis, two brothers Willie James Ellis and...

Mr. Calvin Mayers was born September 4,1957 in Little Mountain, SC to the late Imogene “Emma” Bowers and the late Claude B. Mayers. He entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Mr. Mayers attended Mid Carolina High school and participated in sports. He was a member of Providence A.M.E Church in Little Mountain, SC and was employed with Georgia Pacific for nearly 20 years. Later, he continued working in the manufacturing field until his health declined. He loved...

Emma Laura Lilliewood, a woman of remarkable talent and diverse accomplishments, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Born August 22, 1937 in Shubuta Mississippi, she lived a life characterized by dedication to her work, compassion for others, and a passion for learning. Known as Laura by friends and family, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, laying the foundation for her multifaceted career. She pursued advanced studies at...

Glentonia Ruenette Ruff was born on January 3,1965 in Prosperty, SC to Queen Lindsey Ruff and the late Harmon Ruff. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, February 5, 2024. Glentonia was educated in the public schools of Newberry County. She worked for Heritage at Lowman in Chapin, SC for over a decade and held other positions being of service to others throughout her career. She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Prosperity, SC, where she sang on the Gospel...

Linda McFall was born on January 28,1956, in Prosperity, SC to the late Robert Lee McFall Sr. and the late Sarah Davenport McFall. She departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Ms. McFall was a 1974 graduate of Mid-Carolina High School. She worked for American Fiber and Finishing Company in Newberry, SC for many years. She spent her later years working for Newberry County Disabilities and Special Needs Board. She was a loyal fan of the Clemson Tigers and the Pittsburgh...