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Mary Boland
Mary Carolyn Shealy Boland, 90, of Pomaria, died March 17, 2006 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Born in White Rock, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Edward and Mary Ophelia Shealy Shealy. Mrs. Boland was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Milton F. Boland; sons, Alfred S. Boland of Greer, Larry E. Boland of Pomaria and Gene C. Boland of Prosperity; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Boland was predeceased by a son, Donald F. Boland; sisters, Elizabeth Shealy, Nell Rose Nichols and Madeline Ballentine; brothers, Ward Shealy, Darwin “Bub” Shealy and Edward “Hank” Shealy.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church by the Rev. John Stoudemayer. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5-6 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 816 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Little Mountain, SC 29075.

Syble Boyce
JOANNA - Services for Syble Moates Boyce, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Joanna Methodist Church with the Rev. H. F. Crump officiating. Burial will be in the Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry. Friends may call the Joanna Methodist Church at 1 p.m. today prior to service. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Hampton is in charge.

Mrs. Boyce died Monday morning in the Hampton Regional Medical Center in Hampton Co. after an extended illness. Born in Laurens Co. on February 9, 1926, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Rebecca King Farmer. Mrs. Boyce had retired from the Joanna Textile Mill as a Spinner Operator, and was a member of Joanna Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late Samuel Boyce.

Surviving are her brother, George Farmer of Atlanta; sisters, H. F. Crump of Charleston, Gary Ulmer of Brunson.

Wayne Beck Sr.
NEWBERRY - Services for Wayne Beck Sr., 67, of 2540 Nance Street, will be held at 4 p.m. today at Glenn Street Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Todd Kirkland and the Rev. Stanley Fuller. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery with Masonic rites. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Beck, 605 Springhill Drive, Newberry. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, is in charge. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Beck died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Born in Newberry, February 12, 1935, he was a son of the late Willie and Verda Goff Beck. He had retired from American Fiber and Finishing Company. He was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church, a member of Amity Masonic Lodge #87, the Newberry York Rite Bodies, the Hejaz Shrine Temple and the Newberry County Shrine Club.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Miller Beck of the home; daughter, Traci B. Bundrick of Newberry; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald W. "Ronnie" and Amelia H. Beck of Newberry; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert R. "Bobby" and Rae T. Beck and Lavenia "Punk" Beck, all of Newberry; grandchildren and spouses, Brad and Joni Beck, Kelly B. and Wayne Perry, Nathan Beck, Britley Beck, Roy Bundrick and Stephen Bundrick; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Beck, Brenna Perry and Casey Shealy; special friends, James Cay and Jewell Baker of Newberry. He was predeceased by brother, Joe Norman Beck.

Ella Brock
NEWBERRY - Services for Ella Mae Kleckley Brock, 85, are at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, with burial in Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home.

Mrs. Brock died Sunday. Born in Chapin, she a daughter of the late David and Frances Kleckley and wife of the late E. Ervin Brock.

Surviving are daughters, Linda Johnston of Newberry, Sue Koon of Pomaria, Margaret Metts of Little Mountain; grandchildren, Billy Johnston and Angela Perry, both of Newberry, Mellisa Livingston of Prosperity, Crystal Johnston of Columbia, Woody Koon Jr. of Chapin, Hope Reta of Little Mountain; ten great-grandchildren.

Paulette Boyd Baker

NEWBERRY- Funeral services for Paulette Boyd Baker, will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Lower Mt. Olive AME Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery

Mrs. Baker died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at her home. Born in Newberry County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Boyd, Sr. and the late Melinda Williams Boyd. She was a faithful member of Lower Mt. Olive AME Church. At Mt. Olive, she served as president of Lower Mt. Olive Gospel Choir, secretary of the church school, a member of the Trustee Board, Women's Missionary Society and head usher. She was a current member of the Women's Home Aid Society #108.

Paulette was a graduate of Gallman High School, class of l967. She attended Allen University and the University of South Carolina, both located in Columbia, S.C. While at Allen, she was inducted into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Prior to her declining health, she was employed as an educator in the Newberry County School District at Reuben Elementary School. She was a former DHEC Home Health Supervisor and worked for the City of Newberry for many years.

Paulette was to twice married, first to the late Linnard E. Brown and second to the late Bogie Baker, Jr. She was also predeceased by sisters, Josephine Wise and Minnie L. Toland; and a brother, Larry Boyd.

Surviving are a daughter, LaVelma (Evans) Toland of Prosperity, S.C.; sons, Motagus (LaVonya) Brown of Little Mountain, S.C.; Tremenous Q. Baker of Newberry; three sisters, Vivian (James) Hair of Prosperity, Mattie L. Glasgow of Philadelphia, Pa. and Elease (Vernon) Caldwell of Batesburg, S.C.; brothers, Ernest (Bessie) Boyd, Harold (Lucinda) Boyd and Robert (Rosa) Boyd, Jr., all of Prosperity, and James (Lily) Williams of Little Mountain; grandchildren, Tyreke Pelzer of Greenville, S.C.; Monique Brown, Shaleighya Sultan, Zachary and Ryan Brown, all of Little Mountain, and Brittany Gallman of Prosperity; two aunts, Bette Williams of Chapin, S.C. and Dorothy Stephens of Prosperity; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including devoted friends, Lelia M. Caldwell, Richard Hines, Harry Pratt, Deacon David Wilson and Lourine Bates.

The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, LaVelma Toland, 1126 Mt. Pilgrim Church Road, Prosperity. F. B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

David Francis Bennett
COLUMBIA - David Francis Bennett, 61, of Ripley Station Road in Columbia, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Newberry on Nov. 30, 1945, to the late Ernest and Frances Bennett, he was the beloved grandson of the late Frank M. and Kizzie H. Schumpert and J. Floyd and Nellie S. Bennett.

David graduated from Newberry High School and received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and remained a loyal Gamecock throughout his life. He also served his country as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Due to his declining health, David recently retired from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations where he served as administrator of the Manufactured Housing Board.

David is survived by his wife, Dee Aldridge Bennett; two daughters, Leigh Bennett- Conner (Andrew) of Norcross, Ga. and Sara Bennett (Scott) of Newberry; stepson Zack Winslow (Shé) of Lexington; grandsons Donovan Bennett, Duncan Bennett- Conner, Lincoln Winslow; granddaughter Chloe Thackeray; one brother, James E. Bennett (Felicia) of Lexington; a sister, Linda Smith (Cecil) of Lugoff; nieces, nephews and cousins who will mourn his passing. He was pre-deceased by one brother, Thomas W. Bennett and sister-in-law Gloria Bennett of Prosperity. David is the great-nephew of Elizabeth Miller of Lexington, and the nephew of Doris Gardner of Palm Springs, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the O'Neal Street United Methodist Church, Newberry, where David was christened and baptized-a church which holds special significance for him. Burial will be in the family plot in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to O'Neal Street United Methodist Church, 511 O'Neal St., Newberry, SC 29108; or SCOA Cares, Inc., 166 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210. Messages to the family may be sent via e-mail at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry is assisting the family.

Martha Bouknight
NEWBERRY - Martha Caroline Bouknight, 88, formerly of 1803 Nance St, Newberry, died Monday, March 15, 2004 at The Haven in the Summit in Columbia.

Miss Bouknight was born on August 21, 1915 in Newberry County, a daughter of the late Rev. William R. and Mattie Buzhardt Bouknight. She graduated Lander College and taught third grade for many years in Newberry County. She was a member of the Newberry County, the South Carolina, and the National Retired Teachers Associations and the Newberry Historical Society. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Ezell Bible Class and the United Methodist Women Circle #1.

Miss Bouknight was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Miss Bouknight is survived by five nieces, Anita Franklin of Columbia, Dr. Barbara A. Derrick and Dr. Martha N. Bouknight both of Summerville, Betty Kendrick of Lexington, and Marie B. Allen of Alexandria, VA; five nephews, Rev. Dr. W. R. Bouknight, III of Memphis, TN, Joe C. Bouknight of Danville, VA, J. A. Bouknight, Jr. of Washington, D.C., Dr. James G. Bouknight of Columbia, and Dr. Frank H. Bouknight of Summerville.

Funeral services for Martha C. Bouknight will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Friday at Central United Methodist Church by Rev. John Miller and Rev. Dr. W.R. Bouknight, III. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Friday at Henry Hall at Central United Methodist Church. Memorials may be to Central United Methodist Church PO Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108 or Alzheimer's Association PO Box 7044, Columbia, SC 29202. Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

Bessie Bates
COLUMBIA - Services for Bessie G. Bates, 94, widow of Granville Bates, noon Wednesday at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home. Burial: Lower Mt. Olive AME Church (where she was a member) Cemetery, Prosperity. Born in Newberry to James and Julia Corley Gallman, she died February 12, 2005. Surviving: children, Sidney Bates Jr., Naomi Jackson; 22 grand, 70 great-grand, 45 great-great-grandchildren.

C. Gilbert Bouknight
C. Gilbert Bouknight, 78, of Newberry, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his residence.

Born on August 7, 1931 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Claude Adam and Clara Bell Smith Bouknight.  He was retired from AF&F, was a member of the S.C. National Guard Battery C for 15 years and was a member of Newberry Church of God.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Nancy Taylor Bouknight; a son, Wally H. (Lisa) Bouknight of Mauldin; a daughter, Melody (Tim) Walter of Abbeville; a sister, Ella Rae Blake of Belmont, NC; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Bouknight of Newberry; a sister-in-law, Louise Taylor of Newberry; grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Bouknight, Trena (Mike) Hands, Jason (Anna) Maroney; Jeremy Bouknight, Jessica B. Carpenter, McHardy (Rebecca) Way, Jr., Leanne (Michael) Brazell, Justin Bouknight and Nick Bouknight; eight great-grandchildren and special nieces and nephews. Mr. Bouknight was predeceased by a son, Walter L. Bouknight, sisters, Sylvia Putman, Dorothy Martin, Frances Bouknight and Kathleen Bouknight and brothers, Virgil Bouknight, Carroll Bouknight and Ira Bouknight.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Newberry Church of God by the Rev. Michael Shirley.  Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.  Memorials may be made to the Newberry Church of God, 2695 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

Active pallbearers: Justin Bouknight, Nick Bouknight, Randy Taylor, Jeremy Bouknight, Jason Maroney and Chris Bullard.  Honorary pallbearers: Terry & Judy Wise, John & Mae Samples, Horace & Ann Sease, Willie & Elizabeth Summer, Phillip & Annette Lindler and Marvin & Mozelle Stanely.

Frances Bennett
NEWBERRY - Graveside services for Frances Marion Schumpert Bennett, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rosemont Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. David Nichols. The family will receive friends at the residence, 123 Woodlawn Ave., Union, from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Duncan Acres United Methodist Church, 417 Rice Ave., Union, SC 29379 or to a charity of one's choice. Notes to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Bennett, widow of Ernest F. "Pint" Bennett, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001 in Wallace Thomson Hospital in Union. Born in Newberry, December 25, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Frank M. and Kizzie Henson Schumpert. Mrs. Bennett reared their children in Newberry and was a devoted member of O'Neal Street United Methodist Church, prior to moving to Union.

Mrs. Bennett was a devoted wife and mother; she was involved in scouting in Newberry for many years and she received the distinction of being selected Den Mother of the Year in South Carolina, an honor of which she was quite proud. In Union, she worked for a number of years at Wallace Thomson Hospital and at Union Family Practice, until she retired.

Surviving are daughter, Linda B. Smith, Elgin; sons, James E. Bennett, Lexington, David F. Bennett, Columbia; sister, Doris S. Gardner, Newberry and Palm Springs, Calif.; brother, Derrill E. Schumpert, Union; aunts, Elizabeth S. Miller, Columbia; Sadye J. Schumpert, Newberry; daughter-in-law, Gloria B. Bennett, Prosperity; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Bennett and a son, Thomas Wayne Bennett.

Dorothy Wood Bultman
COLUMBIA - Dorothy (Dot) Wood Bultman, 75, of Columbia, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 at her home.

Dot was born Dec. 31, 1932, in York. She is the daughter of the late Herbert G. Wood and Connie Wood Lester and stepdaughter of the late George Lester Sr. She was raised in the Mollohon Community of Newberry, and attended Glenn Street Baptist Church. She resided in Columbia most of her adult life and is a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church. She worked in the accounting department for Colonial Stores. She retired from United Way of the Midlands in 1995 after 21 years of service.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert (Bob) Brennan Bultman; her daughters, Kelley Ann Slay and husband, Dana, of Concord, N.C., and Katie Bultman Broom of Greer. She is survived by her precious granddaughters, Abby Gail Bultman and Kerry Ann Slay of Concord, N.C. She is also survived by her sisters-inlaw, Gertrude Elliott and husband, Tom, of Eastover, Margaret Ridgeway of Columbia, Mary Emma Bultman of Fork; and numerous nieces and nephews whom have always been special to her.

She was predeceased by her sisters and their husbands, Louise and John Suit, Frances and Harold (Monkey) Black, and Peggy and Robert (Bob) Phipps.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at 1 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel, 1724 Main St., Newberry. Officiating the services will be her great-nephew, the Rev. Jay Black of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Salem, Fla. Burial will follow at Rose-mont Cemetery, Newberry. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Feb. 15, 2008, at Dunbar Funeral Home on Devine Street, Columbia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial message may be sent to the family at www.mcswainevans.com.

Mildred Boyd
DURHAM, N.C. -Services and burial in S.C. for Mildred Lee Boyd, 77, are 1 p.m. Saturday at Belmont Baptist Church, Silverstreet. Wilson F.H., Newberry, is in charge. Born in Newberry Co., S.C., to Delton and Elvira Reeder Boyd, she died Sept. 2, 2005. Surviving: children, Joyce Boyd, Dr. Carolyn Bryant, William Landers; six grands; siblings, Ann Tuggle, Mattie Thacker, L. Pearl Brown, Doris Wesley, Archie Boyd.

Esco Bates Jr.
NEWBERRY - Services for Esco Bates Jr., 65, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church. The casket will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Wilson Funeral home is in charge. Mr. Bates died Tuesday. Born in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Esco Bates Sr. and Blanche Bates. He was a retired Construction Worker. Surviving are his sons, Wendell Bates, Kemp Bates, Esco Bates, Kevin Bates, Stephon Bates; daughters, Jackie Bates, Karen Bates, Stephanie Bates; adopted daughter, Brunell Glasgow.

Elizabeth Boozer
COLUMBIA - Graveside services for Elizabeth Corley Boozer, 90, will be held at 5 p.m. today, August 21, in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 22, at Arsenal Hill A.R. Presbyterian Church, Columbia. Memorials may be made to Arsenal Hill A.R. Presbyterian Church, 1103 Laurel St., Columbia 29201. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry is in charge.

Mrs. Boozer, widow of Dr. John R. Boozer, died Thursday, August 19, 1999. Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Reuben F. Corley and Gussie Corley Miller. She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught at Olympia Elementary School for 41 years. She earned a bachelors degree from Winthrop College and a masters degree from the University of South Carolina. She was a member of Arsenal Hill Associate Reform Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was active in the Women of the Church, and she was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Society for Women Educators.

Surviving are a son, John R. Boozer III of Wilmington ,N.C.; grandchildren, Ben Boozer of Monks Corner, Stuart Boozer of Columbia; great-grandson, Jeremy Boozer.

Travis Bates
COLUMBIA - Services for Travis Dwayne Bates, 27, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lower Mt. Olive AME Church; burial in the church cemetery. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Newberry, is in charge. He died August 7, 2004. Surviving are wife, Sharlecar Hunter Bates; mother, Linda Bates Dewalt; father, Robert Kibler Jr.; stepfather, Aaron Dewalt; brothers, Robert Wells, Sandy Penny, Kelsey Kibler; more

Dolly Gantt Brogden - contributed by Butch Younginer
Mrs. Dolly Brogdon died at her home in the Mollohon suburbs of the city Saturday morning at l0:30 o'clock and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Edw. Fulenwider at the house Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  The interment will be in the mausoleum at Rosemont Cemetery, which her son, Wilbur R. Gauntt, is having built and which is now being completed.

Mrs. Brogdon was about 8l years old.  Her death was caused by paralysis, following a stroke three weeks ago.  She was a good Christian woman, a member of Redeemer, having joined the Lutheran church in Newberry while visiting here when she was 22 years old.  She was then on a visit to the late Capt. James Gauntt's daughter, the Miss Eliz Gauntt, who afterwards married F.M. Lindsay.  The deceased married Mr. Brogdon in l874.  For years this aged widow has had the comforting support of her devoted son, W.R. Gauntt, who is now having erected a suitable resting place for his mother.

B.A. Buddin
NEWBERRY - Services for Benjamin Allen Buddin, 88, of 2201 Evans Circle, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at O'Neal Street United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, is assisting the family. The family will receive friends at the residence, 2201 Evans Circle, from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to O'Neal St. United Methodist Church, 511 O'Neal St., Newberry, SC 29108.

Mr. Buddin died Monday, February 10, 2003 in Lexington Medical Center. Born December 7, 1914 in New Zion, he was a son of the late John Patrick and Rebecca Gibbons Buddin. He was a 1937 graduate of Wofford College. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the 8th Air Force in Europe. He held the rank of lieutenant colonel and received the Bronze Star Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Theatre Medal with five Battle Stars, Distinguished Unit Citation, World War II Victory Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Air Force Longevity Service Medal. He was a former schoolteacher, an employee of the Veterans Administration and the former owner and manager of Buddin Insurance Agency which was later merged with Summer Insurance Agency. He was a member of O'Neal Street United Methodist Church where he was a former teacher of the W.L.W. Sunday School Class, a former Lay Leader and a former chairman of the Official Board. He had been a member of the Newberry Rotary Club since 1956 and had 43 years of perfect attendance. He was the president of Newberry Rotary in 1963-1964, a former zone chairman of District 775 and the recipient of the prestigious Paul Harris Award in 1992.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Dalton Parker of Columbia and Nan and Larry Bridgers of Clinton; grandchildren and their spouses, Mandy and Doug Roberts, Amy and Marc Droste, Laura and Bruce Reeves and Allen and Jenna Bridgers; great-grandchildren, Parker Nathaniel Roberts, Benjamin Lee Roberts and Carson Brooke Reeves. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara Layton Buddin; sisters, Edna DuBose and Sadie Lou Gibbons; brothers, Henley Buddin, Ralph Buddin, and Alga Buddin.  Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitaker funeral home.com.

Bobby Boyd
NEWBERRY - Services with burial for Bobby Boyd, 52, Piggly Wiggly employee for many years, are 2 p.m. Wednesday (1 p.m. viewing) at Lower Mount Olive AMEC, where he was a member. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge. Born in Little Mountain to Arron and S.T. Boyd, he died Jan. 14, 2006. Surviving: children, Bobby Davenport, Antwon Goode, Stephanie Boyd; siblings, Annie Pearl, Robert Boyd; others.

Martha Bodie
JOANNA - Services for Martha Brown "Dink" Bodie will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 7 - 9 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 Magnolia Street, Joanna, SC 29351.

Mrs. Bodie, 89, widow of Frank DeVore Bodie, died May 12, 2006. Born in Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Alsa Daniel and Ada Viona Dedmond Brown. She was a former employee of Joanna Mills and a member of the First Baptist Church of Joanna.

Surviving are sons, George Bodie and Gary Bodie, both of Joanna; a daughter, Phyllis Moore of Thomasville, GA; a grandson reared in the home, George Bodie, Jr. of Clinton; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Evelyn Brooks
NEWBERRY -- Evelyn McCrackin Brooks, 88, formerly of 1703 Wheeler St., Newberry, widow of Phillips M. Brooks, died Monday, October 1, 2007, at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home.

She was born October 22, 1918, in Newberry, a daughter of the late J. Thadeus McCrackin and Margaret Matthews McCrackin Bryson. She attended Queens College, was a devoted homemaker and was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Brooks is survived by three sons, Phillips M. Brooks, Jr. of Atlanta, Robert M. Brooks of Columbia and Jack B. Brooks of Newberry; two grandchildren, Taylor Brooks and Grant Brooks; and two sisters, Caroline Henderson and Eliza Parr, both of Newberry. She was predeceased by three brothers, J. Thad McCrackin, Jr., Thomas McCrackin and Edward McCrackin.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday in Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

Minnie Bouknight
NEWBERRY - Services for Minnie Edith "Edibo" Bouknight, formerly of 1612 First St., will be held at 3 p.m. today at Lewis United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Bradley and the Rev. Walter Green officiating. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery. Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., is in charge. Memorials may be made to Lewis United Methodist Church, 1105 First St., Newberry, SC 29108.

Ms. Bouknight died Friday, April 4, 2003, in J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Born May 26, 1909, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Henry C. and Minnie Ellen Goree Bouknight. She had retired as an employee of Kendall Co., Oakland Plant. She was a devoted and loyal member of Lewis United Methodist Church.

Surviving are nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Dewitt, Hugh "Buck," and Justice "Jab" Bouknight.  Messages to the family may be sent to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com via e-mail.

Clara Buddin
NEWBERRY - A memorial service celebrating the life of Clara Ellen Layton Buddin, 82, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at O'Neal Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Sam Marcengill and the Reverend Murray Gibbons officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. The family will be at the residence, 2201 Evans Circle in Newberry. Whitaker Funeral Home is in charge. Memorials may be made to O'Neal Street United Methodist Church, 501 O'Neal Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

Mrs. Buddin died January 29, 2002. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Layton and Nannie Hair Layton. She was a graduate of Newberry High School (class of 1936) and Newberry College (class of 1940).

She was a retired teacher, having taught in Union, Columbia and Newberry public schools and at Newberry Academy. She was a member of O'Neal Street United Methodist Church and a member and past president of the United Methodist Women. She served as Sunday School teacher, choir member, circle leader and treasurer of the Nan Layton Circle. She was also past president and member of the Literary Study Club and an active member of the Newberry College Alumnae Association. Mrs. Buddin and Jane Summer Ragland were founders of the Newberry Newcomers Club, an organization that welcomes new residents to the Newberry area. In April 2002, both women were recognized by the Mayor and City Council of Newberry and the South Carolina House of Representatives for 40 years of service.

Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Allen Buddin of Newberry; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Buddin and Dalton Parker of Columbia, Nan Buddin and Larry Bridgers of Clinton; granddaughters and spouses, Mandy Parker and Doug Roberts of Columbia, Amy Parker and Marc Droste of Clearwater, Fla., Laura Bridgers and Bruce Reeves of Anderson; grandson, William Allen Bridgers of Spartanburg; great-grandsons, Parker and Benjamin Roberts of Columbia; sister, Mary Layton Dickert of Newberry.

Wilbur O. Bates
Prosperity - Wilbur O. Bates, 72, of 509 B Big Creek Road, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at Providence Hospital.

Survivors: wife, Lola Mae M. Bates daughters, Jeanette B. Anderson, June B. Nichols, and Wanda B. Brewer and Barbara B. Livingston sons, Wilbur O. Bates Jr. and Luther E. Bowers three sisters a brother 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitaker Funeral Home. Service: 5 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial: Church cemetery. Memorials: American Heart Association, c/o Myra Addy, 2230 Glenn St., Newberry, S.C. 29108. Family: 927 Lindsay Circle, Newberry.

Walter Bouknight
Walter Bouknight, 56, of Newberry, died Friday, May 22, 2009 at White Oak Manor.

Mr. Bouknight was born in Newberry, a son of Nancy T. and Gilbert Bouknight. He was a former employee of the Champion Lumber Company, Georgia Pacific and Newberry Wrecking and Salvage.

Besides his parents of Newberry, he is survived by his wife, Debbie Bouknight of Newberry; son, Michael Bouknight of Hazlehurst, GA; daughter, Trena Robertson of Hazlehurst, GA; stepchildren, Erin Beach of Prosperity, Sarah Brogle of Whitmire, Trevor Likes of Newberry and Jordan Likes of Prosperity; brother, Wally Bouknight of Greenville; sister, Melody Walters of Abbeville and ten grandchildren.

Mr. Bouknight donated his body to the School of Medicine of the University of South Carolina. A family memorial service was held on Saturday, May 23.  Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.  Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry is assisting the family.

George Bundrick
LITTLE MOUNTAIN - Services and burial for George R. "Static" Bundrick, 85, WWII vet, 3 p.m. today: Bethel Baptist Church. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is in charge. Born in Lexington to Bunyan and Maude Bundrick, he died Aug. 16, 2004. Surviving: wife, Hula Rowe Bundrick; children, Linda Richardson, Brenda Griffin, Sonny, Bunyan Bundrick; sisters, Catherine Frick, Rosabelle Chapman.

Bernice Boatwright
PROSPERITY - Funeral services for Bernice "Monk" Enlow Nobles Boatwright, 85, who died July 7, 2003, will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund, 2503 Bethel Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127. 

Born in Prosperity, she was a daughter of the late Thompson and Clara Sanders Enlow. Mrs. Boatwright had retired from the Lowman Home and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class and the Sunshine Club.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Charles Huggin of Prosperity and Bonnie and Osborne Bedenbaugh of Batesburg; Randy Jarmon of Prosperity; a sister, Essie Suit of Newberry; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was twice married, first to the late Olin Nobles and secondly to the late John Boatwright. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Clara N. Jarmon and a brother, Richard Enlow.

Mary Billingsley       
Mary Duvall Billingsley, 81, of Silverstreet, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at her residence.

Born on January 15, 1928 in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Adgie Newton and Dollie Davenport Duvall.  She was retired from Whitten Center as an LPN, was a member of New Chapel United Methodist Church and the Silverstreet Ruritan.

Surviving is her husband, John C. Billingsley; sons, Jimmy Noland Bundrick and Billy Wayne Bundrick both of Silverstreet; brothers, Virgil Duvall and Lee Andrew Duvall both of Newberry; grandchildren, Michael, Vernon and Sherry.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009 at McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Hugh Bickley and Rev. Robert Hodgens.  Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, PO Box 352, Newberry, SC 29108 or to New Chapel United Methodist Church, 1167 Trinity Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108.

Mark Boyd - contributed by Kim Baxley
March 25, 1900  The Rev Mark Boyd Dead. 
The Rev. Mark Boyd who was ninety-five years old last month, and was the oldest clergyman in South Carolina, died yesterday at Johnston, S.C.  He was born in Newberry and spent most of his life there as a minister.  Three of his sons are Methodist ministers.

John Berley
POMARIA - Services for John Ray Berley will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before the service. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Berley, 86, died December 20, 2004. Born in Pomaria, he was a son of the late Boykin B. and Sara Cromer Berley. He was a retired contractor, a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and a World War II Army veteran.

Surviving are his son, Ray Berley of Newberry; sisters, Edna Fuller of Winnsboro and Cynthia Aull of Pomaria; a brother, Alton Berley of Pomaria; two grandchildren and a close friend, Rose Harris. He was predeceased by a sister, Emmie Roof and a brother, Drayton Berley.

Evelyn Bookman
PROSPERITY - Services for Evelyn Williams Bookman, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hannah A.M.E. Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge

Mrs. Bookman died Wednesday. Born in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ora Bobo Williams. She was a member of Hannah A.M.E. Church and a former employee of the Mills Clinic.

Surviving are sons, Leroy Bookman of Prosperity, El Murray Bookman of the home and Terrance Leon Bookman of Newberry; three daughters-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.

Pauline Bullock
COLUMBIA - Graveside services for Pauline "Aunt Polly" Nesley Bullock, 91, of 905 Greenville Circle, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Rosemont Cemetery. The family suggests that those desiring may make memorials to the Salvation Army, PO Box 1374, Columbia, SC 29202. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home was in charge.

Mrs. Bullock, widow of L. White Bullock, died May 23, 2000. Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Stouten Olin and Belle Wright Nesley. She was a homemaker and a member of Virginia Wingard United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her sister-in-law, Susan T. Nesley of Columbia; nieces and nephews, including Stauton Olin Nesley, William White, Elizabeth Nesley, all of Columbia.

Ralph Scott Bowers
CHAPIN -- Services with burial for Ralph Scott Bowers, 54, will be 2 p.m. (viewing 1 p.m.) Thursday at Mt. Zion AME Church. Wilson Funeral Home, Newberry, is in charge. Born in Chapin to John and Elnora Suber Bowers, he died Oct. 19, 2008. Surviving: children, Jonathan Williams, Adron Hite, Terek Meggett, Sonya Mayers; 11 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.

Mary Livingston Boinest
Prosperity - Mary Livingston "Mamie" Boinest, 99, widow of W.B. Boinest Jr., of 436 Boinest Road, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Survivors: daughters, Helen Suber of Pomaria, and Mary Jean Boinest of Prosperity; and a sister, Cathryn Ruff of Newberry. Predeceased: a son, Deleal Boinest; and parents, Berry M.D. and Alma Kibler Livingston.
Visitation: 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial: Church cemetery. Memorials: Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

The following obits contributed by Cathy Schmidt

Lidie H. Sparks Bowers
Mrs. J. M. Bowers, who was formerly Miss Lidie H. Sparks, died Monday morning, November 5th, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Miss Clara Bowers and Mrs. F. R. Fellers of Newberry, Olie Bowers of Newberry and Jas. A. Bowers of Lake Charles, La. Funeral arrangements had not been completed before The Observer went to press Monday. R. Y. Leavell, undertaker, in charge.

James M. Bowers
James M. Bowers died Friday morning at 4 o'clock at his home in this city of Bright's disease, in the 67th year of his age, and was buried in Rosemont cemetery in the presence of a large gathering Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Mr. Bowers is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Lidie Sparks and by the following children: James A. Bowers of Atlanta, Oli Bowers and Misses Ethel and Clara Bowers of Newberry. He was a native of this city and had spent his active life here, and had a large number of friends.

Arsula Floyd Bouknight
NEWBERRY -- Services with burial for Arsula Floyd Bouknight, 96, 1 p.m. Thursday at Hannah AME Church. F.B. Pratt & Son F.H. is in charge. Born in Newberry Co., to Rev. Evans and Anna Floyd, she died Oct. 11, 2007. Surviving: husband, Sammie Bouknight Sr.; children, Sammie Jr., Timothy Bouknight, Annie Harris, Barbara Moore; brother, Isaiah Floyd; 28 grands, 37 great-grands, 13 great-great-grands.

Estelle Todd Bowers
Mrs. Estelle Todd Bowers, wife of Mr. Jas. A. Bowers and daughter of the late Jas. F. Todd, died at her home in Atlanta on Friday, leaving her husband, three little sons - the youngest an infant of six weeks and two loving home circles in Newberry - her own family of mother, sisters and brother, and that of her husband - to mourn the loss of one so dear, and in Atlanta, a sweet, happy home has been broken up by the grim reaper. The body reached Newberry on Sabbath afternoon and was carried to her mother's Mrs. Jas. F. Todd.

The funeral service having been held on Saturday evening in Atlanta, only a short service conducted by Rev. Mr. Carson and Rev. Mr. Fulenwider was held at the house at 5 o'clock - a tender sweet service with the "minor keyed melody" of the twenty-thrid Psalm falling softly on the sad stillness. In the beautful open casket - all ?, while tears of sorrow fell, lay the once bright guardian angel of her home. It seemed a bed of flowers on which she slept so transformed it was by loving hands. A great many floral tributes of beautiful design, were sent by friends in Atlanta, three of which must be especially mentioned, a harp, a lyre and an immense wreath, each frame standing about four feet high and each design composed of the choicest combination of flowers. In the presence of many sorrowing friends she was laid to rest in Rosemont.

Maria Louisia Bobo
Panola - September 11, in Panola county, Miss Maria Louisia, daughter of Dr. Wm. J. and Margaret L. Bobo, after a short but painful illness. Deceased was a native of Union district, S.C., her father having removed from Cross Keys, in that district, in the winter of 1857. She was a grand-daughter, by the mother's side, of the late David Boyce, of Newberry district, who was a son of John Boyce, a revolutionary patriot.

Fred Boozer
Maj. Fred Boozer, an old citizen of this county, died at the residence of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sula Wilson, near Trinity Church, on last Wednesday night (June 12, 1878). He was about 72 years of age, and had been sick for some time with Typhoid fever.

Elizabeth Chapman Boulware
Newberry, Dec. 2. - Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman Boulware, widow of Herbert Boulware, died at her home in the Utopia section on Tuesday and was buried on Wednesday at New Chapel churchyard, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. G. F. Clarkson. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Herbert and Miss Lily Chapman and one brother, John W. Chapman of Newberry.

Bethany Blease
Died in Newberry on the 13th April last, Mrs. Bethany Blease, in the 68th year of her age. In February 1823, the deceased professed faith in Christ and was baptized by the Rev. Dr. Manley, Sr. at Edgefield. Eulogy. Left
children.

Tench Q. Boozer
Newberry, Oct. 20 - Many hearts in Newberry were made sad this morning by the death of tench Q. Boozer in Columbia. His mother and sister live here; this is the place of his birthplace and where he lived when he went to Columbia a few years ago to accept the position of State electrician, to which he was first appointed by Governor Blease and later reappointed by Governor Manning. He is a graduate of our own college, 1909, where he was a fine student and the most popular baseball player the town has ever had. Everybody like him. And his wife also belongs to Newberry; she is the daughter of Col. Elbert H. Aull, and this was her home until her marriage. The sympathy of this community goes to her and their little daughter. The burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery upon the arrival of the 2:50 Southern train tomorrow, and the funeral service will be at the grave. Mr. Boozer is survived by his widow and little daughter, his mother, Mrs. Thos. Q. Boozer, his sister, Mrs. Claude L. Dominick, and two brothers, William Boozer, a soldier at Camp Jackson, and Robert Boozer, a soldier in France.

Wm. Boag
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Wm. Boag of Newberry on the 9th inst from the effects of sun stroke. Mr. Boag was formerly of Charleston and leaves a wife and infant sons to the sorrows of widowhood and orphanage.

Harriet Boyd
Harriet Boyd, the wife of Rev. J.M. Boyd, a Local Preacher of the Newberry Circuit, died September 5, 1868. She was born in Columbia, October 22, 1839 and was left without a mother at 2½ years of age. Was raised and educated by her Aunt, Mrs. S. Cromer, who is now a member of the family. Joined the M.E. Church South in 1851. Married in 1854 and was happily converted to Got in 1855 at the Rutherford Camp Ground. Her illness was short yet she was not confounded. Her faith was strong. “I go to join our two little ones gone before. Eulogy and poem.

George Boozer
Departed this life on 23d inst. at the residence of his son Henry, George Boozer, Esq. in the 78th year of his age. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his demise. Modest and retiring in disposition, fervent and zealous as a Christian, beloved as a father and revered as a friend, he died without an enemy.

George Blair
Died at his residence in Newberry on 29th September (burial marker states 27th), Mr. George Blair of apoplexy, in the 76th year of his age.

Elizabeth Boyd
Long obituary for Elizabeth Boyd, wife of Rev. Mark M. Boyd, who died of paralysis in Newberry on 1 June 1871, aged 58 years and 3 months and for 34 years an exemplary member of the Methodist Church. Her first shock of paralysis was 18 month previous to her death and she was often seen to weep because she was deprived of the pleasure of ministering to the sick. She was the mother of 10 children, leaving 8 behind, all members of the Church and converted to God. Two of her sons and ministers are on trial in the South Carolina Conference. She has friends in heaven….

Thaddeus S. Boinest
The Rev. T.S. Boinest, estimable gentleman and minister died at his home in Pomaria on Monday last after a painful and very protracted illness of about 6 weeks duration. He was about 45 years of age, 20 of which was spent in the Master’s services in and around Pomaria. At the time of his death he was President of the Newberry Agricultural Society.

James Harold Brock

James Harold Brock, 83, formerly of 1610 Emory St., Whitmire, widower of Pauline Brock, died Sunday, July 15,2007 at Elizabeth House in N.C.
Mr. Brock was born in Newberry County a son of the late George E and Gertrude Crane Brock. He was retired from West Point Pepperell. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was one of the founders of Grace Baptist Church of Whitmire. He is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Brock of Fountain Inn and two sisters, Margaret Roton and Lillian Leavell both of Newberry. Graveside funeral services with Military Rites will be conducted at 2:30 PM Thursday at Newberry Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a Hospice organization of your choice. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

Dr. David Luther Boozer, Sr.
Newberry, June 26 - This afternoon at 5 o'clock Dr. David Luther Boozer, Sr., a man respected and beloved for his noble traits of character, died at his home in the suburbs of this city. He had never recovered entirely from an attack of grip, which he had about two months ago, and in the last week complications arose which caused his death. His only sister, Mrs. J. J. Lown of Lexington was with him during his last illness. Dr. Boozer will be buried in Columbia tomorrow. The funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Lutheran church, of which he was an officer and member, at 5 o'clock. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.

addtional notes on same newspaper page:
The news of the death of Dr. D. L. Boozer was received late last night. He had been in failing health for some time, and he died in Newberry where he had been living for the past two years. His wife and five sons survive. They are Drs. J. W. and J. E. Boozer of Columbia; Dr. D. L. Boozer, Jr., and Messrs. J. B. and E. R. Boozer of Newberry.
Dr. David Luther Boozer was born in Lexington county, Sept. 11, 1833 (?), and was nearing his 70th year. His father was a well to do farmer. Having decided to study dentistry, David Boozer entered the office of Drs. Roberts & Gregg in this city, and soon afterwards became a member of the firm, Dr. Roberts having died. At the outbreak of the war he joined the ranks of the Hampton Legion and served until the close of hostilities. When he came back to Columbia in 1865, it was to start life anew, but he went to wrok with vigor. In 1866 he married Miss Martha Caroline Barre, daughter of Jacob Barre, a wealthy Lexington farmer. Until 1898 Dr. Boozer was engaged actively in the practice of his profession here.
His two younger sons were associated with him in his practice. Dr. Boozer invented a number of appliances for the extraction of teeth. He was also one of the prime movers in organizing the State Dental association.
In 1898 he bought the Aull mill near Newberry and erected the Newberry Roller mills in connection there with. Dr. Boozer was successful as a business man and as a member of his profession. He was also a zealous church worker, and was for many years a member and an officer of St. Paul's Luther church.

Clyde E. Bedenbaugh
Services for Clyde E. Bedenbaugh, 84, of 142 Anderson Drive will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, with burial in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church or to J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Mr. Bedenbaugh died Sunday, Sept. 17, 1995. Born in Newberry County, he was a son of the late Maxcy C. and Ethel Fellers Bedenbaugh. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and received his master's degree in education from the University of North Carolina. He served as a teacher, coach and school administrator for 36 years and served as program coordinator in the educational center. He retired as state high school supervisor. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, teacher of the Happy Hearts Sunday School Class and a member of the Leisure Hour Group. He was a former member of the Easley Lions Club and the Prosperity Civitan Club. Surviving is his wife, Rebe Counts Bedenbaugh.

Lois Eleazer Boulware
NEWBERRY -- Services for Lois Eleazer Boulware, 100, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 tonight at Whitaker Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church.
Mrs. Boulware, wife of the late Herbert E. ''Hub'' Boulware, died Monday, Oct. 23, 1995. Born in Lexington County, she was a daughter of the late Melvin B. and Belle Counts Eleazer. She was a former teacher and a member of New Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was a former organist, pianist and teacher.
Surviving are a daughter, Doris Fearrington of Columbia; sons, Louis Boulware of Winnsboro and John Boulware of Belton; a sister, Mrs. Chester McPhee of Youngstown, Ohio; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Sallie Bobb
NEWBERRY - Graveside services for Sallie Sue Mack Bobb, 96, formerly of 500 Crosson St., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Rosemont Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Vehorn and the Rev. Larry Deeter officiating. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Shealy Jr., 2200 Glenn St., and will receive friends 10 -10:45 a.m. Friday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Bobb, Parker Bobb, C. A. Shealy III, Dr. Ralph Riley, Clyde Amick and Casper Berry. Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, P.O. Box 906, Newberry 29108.

Mrs. Bobb, wife of the late Aumerl S. Bobb, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Saluda Nursing Center. Born Dec. 13, 1903, in the Mount Pleasant Community of Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late John William and Frances Ellen Felker Mack. In 1911, she moved with her family to the city of Newberry. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She retired after 25 years of employment with Newberry Mills and was a life long member of West End Baptist Church, where she was a former assistant in the nursery department.

Surviving are her son, Lewis E. Bobb Sr. of Newberry; daughter, Mrs. Clarence A. (Joan) Shealy Jr. of Newberry; grandchildren, Lewis Edward Bobb Jr. of Camden, Parker Aumerl Bobb of Charlotte, Sheree B. Riley of Saluda, C. A. Shealy III and Sue Ellen Shealy, both of Newberry; nine great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.

Agnes Hall Berry
Newberry - Agnes Hall Berry, 90, widow of Grady O. Berry, died Wednesday, May 16, 2001.
Born in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Paul and Martha Hall. She retired from Kendall Co., Oakland Plant, and was a member of Glory Tabernacle.
Survivors: A stepdaughter, Virginia Berry Stevens, of Newberry a grandson, Ronnie Stevens, of Newberry four great-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Visitation: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, with the service at 3 p.m. Burial: Baxter Cemetery.

Lawrence William Bragg

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Lawrence William (Larry) Bragg, III, 27, of Union St. Estension, Whitmire, died Tuesday in Richland Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Whitmire, he was a son of Lawrence William (Bill) Bragg, Jr. and Betty Sims Bragg of Whitmire. He was a 1980 graduate of Whitmire High School, a former employee of J. P. Stevens Co., Whitmire Plant and Torrington Co., of Clinton. For the past year he had been a deputy with the Newberry County Sheriff's Dept. He was a volunteer fireman for the Whitmire Fire Dept. and was Fireman of the Year for 1988. He attended the First Baptist Church of Whitmire and was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Surviving in addition to his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Cary (Kathy) Grant of Toccoa, Ga.; Mrs. Clendon (Susan) Raines of San Antonio, Tex. and Mrs. Ray (April) Sharpe of Cayce; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lougenia McCarley of Whitmire; two nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Whitmire by Rev. David Shirkey with burial in Whitmire Cemetery. Family visitaiton will be at the Gray Funeral Home in Whitmire, Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pressley N. Boozer
Pressley Newton "Peck" Boozer, 66, of Route 1, Box 59, Chappells, died Monday evening at Dorn V. A. Medical Center in Columbia Mr. Boozer was born in Newberry County, a son of the late John Henry And Bernice Stillwell boozer. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and dairyman, and a member of Little River-Dominick Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Sherard Boozer; two sons, Pressley N. Boozer, Jr., of Granbury, Texas and Sam S. Boozer of Chappells and three grandchildren, Suzanne Boozer, Sherard Boozer, and Pressley N. Boozer, III.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Little River Dominick Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Charles Sides. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home until placed in the church one hour before the services. The family is at the residence and will received friends at the McSwain-Evans funeral Home Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The family suggests that those desiring make memorials to Little Dominick Presbyterian Church or to the charity of ones choice.  Active pallbearers will be Richard Davis, Ben Stewart, Donnie Stewart, Johnny Buice, Sam Burton and Danny Jones. 

Evelyn Smith Boland
Pomaria:   Evelyn Smith Boland of 1576 Koon Trestle Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. Retired: Prosperity Manufacturing Co. Member: St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors: Husband, John C. "Ike" Boland. Service: 3 p.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment: Church cemetery. Predeceased: Parents, Ben and Maggie Griffith Smith. Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2496 SC Highway 773, Pomaria, SC 29126. -- McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. 

Wanamaker Byrd
NEWBERRY - Funeral services for Wanamaker Byrd will be conducted on Tuesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Pratt Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion AME Church Cemetery.

Miss Byrd died Friday, July 7 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late James Byrd Sr. and the late Georgia H. Byrd. She was a member of Ebenezza Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. and the Trindad Youth Association founded by her mother. Miss Byrd was a graduate of Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. She continued her education at Virginia State, Howard University and Julliard School of Music and Art in New York, N.Y.

Surviving are a brother, James Byrd Jr. of Denver, Colo.; a niece and nephew; cousins, Susie Mitchell and Loretta Carter, both of Newberry; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends at the home of Susie Mitchell, 810 Havird St. F.B. Pratt & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.