All Obituaries

  Marion Stoudemire, Jr., beloved son of the late Marion Stoudemire, Sr., and Juanita Praylow- Stoudemire was born on February 15, 1958. A precious grandson of the late L.B. Praylow and Josephine Praylow along with George Stoudemire and Eva Cannon Stoudemire. He was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. He was educated in the Newberry County Schools and was a former employee of Bedenbaugh Logging, Inc. of Prosperity, SC. Preceding him...

Helen Delores Allen Cannon-Smith, 77, transitioned from labor to reward on April 9th, 2022 in Lumberton, NC. She was born on December 18th, 1944 in Richland County, SC to Earnest Allen and Evelyn Boyd Gantt. Helen grew up in Chapin SC, were she attended school in the Chapin School District. After working many jobs, she decided that she find her true passion, that was helping others who couldn't care for themselves. A new life and exciting career began for her. She began...

  Jestine Cannon Tobe, 97, transitioned from labor to reward on April 18, 2022 at her home in Little Mountain, SC. She was born on June 20, 1924 to the late Will and Marie (Caughman) Cannon. She was raised in Little Mountain, SC where she also attended the public school. She was a  very devoted wife and loving mother. She was also a housekeeper and nanny. She accepted the Lord at an early age and was a devoted member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Chapin, SC. Where she served...

Mr. George Thomas Glenn, beloved son of the late James W. Glenn, Jr. and Ruby Glenn was born on October 10, 1950 in Newberry County. On Monday, April 18, 2022 while at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton, South Carolina, God called him home to glory. He was nurtured and raised by his grandparents, J.W. Sr. and Ruth Glenn. Mr. Glenn was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church and spent many years there. Later in life, he joined Little River Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and a...

Sarah Mae Hawkins Marshall, 68, beloved daughter of the late Leroy Calmese and Eunice Hawkins was born on January 6, 1954 in Newberry, South Carolina.  She peacefully departed this life Wednesday evening at 11:45 pm  at Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, South Carolina. Left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Taneka Ann "Sneak" Marshall and Misty Renata Wright; a son, James Terez "Moonie" Marshall; seven grandaughters, Teyonna...

Jettie Bell Praylow, 96, beloved daughter of the late Henry Praylow and Maggie Gallman Praylow was born June 14, 1925 in Newberry County. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Newberry, SC. Mother Praylow was a member of Lever Chapel A. M. E. Church in Prosperity, SC and attended Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church occasionally. She was also a member of Women Aid Society Lodge #23. Loving memories will be cherished by a devoted cousin, Lillian (Thomas...

Mr. Anthony Koon, a beloved son of the late R.C. Shelton and Polly Ann Koon was born on July 9, 1965 in Newberry, South Carolina. He accepted his wings to his heavenly home on March 6, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Newberry, South Carolina. At an early age he moved to New York, where he attended the public schools and was employed by Hertz Enterprises. He leaves to cherish precious and living memories with his beautiful daughters, Shana Koon, Kelly Koon and Destiny Calim; six brother, Ronnie,...

  “For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith". II Timothy 4: 6-7   On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the angels descended to earth to take our dear husband, father, brother, uncle and friend home to rest with loved ones gone on before him.  Jacob W. Young, 68, departed this earthly life and entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at...

 Mr. M. L. Bouknight, of 55 Green Acres Road, Silverstreet, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home. He was born November 3, 1945 in Silverstreet, SC to the late Jessie Bouknight and Evalina Tribble Bouknight. He was a member of Little River Baptist Church. ML was a long time dedicated employee of Ise America for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie James Bouknight, Joe Louis Bouknight and Henry Bouknight; sister-in-law,...

Mr. Cortevis Lo’Erron Stephens, affectionately known as “Tee” a beloved son of Cora M. Stephens and Michael (Theresa) Cromer was born on March 5, 1996 in Newberry, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, February 7, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He attended Little Mountain Elementary School and was a graduate of Mid Carolina High School. After high school, he continued his education at Piedmont Technical College in Newberry,...