BRUNELL LIVINGSTON DAWKINS NEWBERRY — Brunell Livingston Dawkins, 89, of Newberry, widow of Herman G. Dawkins, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Born on September 8, 1922, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late George and Lula Martin Livingston. She retired from the Pomaria Elementary School lunchroom and was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dawkins is survived by a son, Herman “Billy” (Tora) Dawkins of Kinard; a...
HAROLD NELSON ABRAMS SR. BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — Harold Nelson Abrams Sr., 89, died April 28, 2012, at his home in Bronxville, N.Y. with family by his side. Born and raised in Newberry, the son of Mary and Silas Abrams. Harold had one sister, Laura Mae Dublin who passed away in 2006. Harold graduated from Drayton Street High School in 1939. He attended South Carolina State University for three years before being drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He also ...
BRADY OWEN NUSSMAN BLOUNTVILLE, TENN. — Brady Owen Nussman, 4, of Blountville, Tenn., went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his home with his parents by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Brady enjoyed trains, super heroes, Disney characters and his iPad. Brady never met a stranger and always had a smiling face and a loving spirit. He was our joy and will be in hearts forever. His...
LULA FAY WICKER WAITES POMARIA — Lula Fay Wicker Waites, 85, widow of Earl Huston Waites, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at White Oak Manor. Born on December 25, 1926,in Pomaria, she was a daughter of the late John Bachman and Katie Pearl Graham Wicker. She was retired from Old School Manufacturing and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Mrs. Waites is survived by sons, Billy Earl (Brenda) Waites of Pomaria, John Brady (Valerie) Waites of Irmo and Ric...
BERNICE TURNER NEWBERRY — Bernice Metts Turner, 90, of Newberry died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Springfield Place, Newberry. Born on April 17, 1922, in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Callie Bembridge and Ara Cannon Metts. Mrs. Turner worked as a spinner and retired from the Kendall Company – Oakland Plant. She was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the ladies Bible class, taught Sunday school, a...
JANIE MAE HENDERSON MILES GREENWOOD — On Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the age of 91, Mrs. Janie Mae Henderson Miles entered into eternal rest. She died peacefully at NHC in Greenwood. Janie Mae Henderson Miles was born June 17, 1920, in Newberry County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Ralph Henderson and Mrs. Janie Bunter Henderson. Preceding Mrs. Miles in death were her three brothers, Berry Lee, Ralph Jr. and Addean Henderson. As a young child, Mrs. Miles j...
FRANK GALLMAN PROSPERITY — Funeral services for Mr. Frank Gallman will be conducted on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Lever Chapel A.M.E. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Gallman passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at White Oak Manor, Newberry. Born in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Brady Gallman Sr. and the late Lucille Shealy Gallman. Mr. Gallman was a faithful member of Lever Chapel A.M.E. Church where he ser...
JOHN WILLIAM “JW” KINARD NEWBERRY — Funeral services for Mr. John William “J.W.” Kinard of 29 Calvary Lane, will be conducted on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pratt Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Kinard passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born in Newberry County, he was the son of Fannie Mae Toland Kinard and th...
LEWIS EDGAR SUMMER NEWBERRY — Lewis Edgar Summer, 73, widower of Bernice Bratcher Summer, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Providence Hospital. Born on Feb. 16, 1939, in Pomaria, he was the son of the late Louise Summer. He was formerly employed by Kaywood and was a paper carrier for The State newspaper and the Newberry Observer. He was a graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mr. Summer is survived by a number of c...
OZIE CALDWELL KRELL PROSPERITY — Ozie Caldwell Krell, 91, widow of Claude W. Krell, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at White Oak Manor. Born on Jan. 16, 1921, in Saluda, she was a daughter of the late Hobson and Phoebe Perry Caldwell. She was retired from Old School Manufacturing. Mrs. Krell was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church where was a member of the Adult II Sunday school class and was a Sunday school teacher for 40 years. She was a member of the Margare...
JOHN KINARD NEWBERRY — Mr. John Kinard of 29 Calvary Lane, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Send condolences to www.fbpratt.com. The family is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Kinard, 29 Calvary Lane, Newberry. Funeral plans will be announced later by F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
DEANNA ELISE HAYNES NEWBERRY — Funeral services for Ms. Deanna Elise Haynes of 511 Monroe St., will be conducted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Pratt Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Werts Cemetery. Ms. Haynes passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Born in White Plains, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late William Haynes and the late Dorothy A. Ruff Gamble. Surviving are two sisters, Anise Ruff and Pia Dolman; one brother, Kim Ruff all of ...
SHIRLEY BOWERS FELLERS PROSPERITY — Shirley Bowers Fellers, 73, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Intermedical Hospital of SC at Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center. Born on May 2, 1939, in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Asa Furman Bowers and Bertha Cromer Bowers. She worked for Old School Manufacturing and Damon International before quitting to stay home with her sons. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and a member of Woodmen of the Wo...
DORA SUE LIVINGSTON NEWBERRY — Dora Sue Thrift Livingston, 81, of Springfield Place, Newberry, widow of Allen “Deacon” Livingston died Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Providence Hospital. Born June 10, 1930, in Saluda, Mrs. Livingston was a daughter of the late R. Claude and Johnnie Bledsoe Thrift. She retired from Newberry County School food service having worked for a number of years at Gallman Elementary School. Mrs. Livingston loved people. She enjoyed her yea...
MIRIAM WHITE SLIGH QUEENS, N.Y. — Funeral services for Mrs. Miriam White Sligh, a native Newberrian, age 82, will be conducted on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Werts Cemetery. Viewing will be held today, May 4, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Pratt Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Sligh was granted her angel wings on April 29, 2012, in Queens, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Earnest Thomas White and the late Iol...
