All Obituaries

Edward Charles Brent was born on June 26, 1954, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the late Shelby Brent and the late Mary Martha Jane Dixion. Edward was the fourth child of seven siblings, one who preceded him in death: (Delorse Shannon). At an early age, Edward "Charles" Brent moved to Detroit, MI, with his family. In 1970, at the early age of 17, Edward left home to join the military. He served 8 years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division first 505...

Patricia Diane Broadwater was born June 2, 1956, in Saluda, South Carolina to the late James and Wilma Howard. She was the 7th born of 8 children Patricia , affectionately known as "Diane", transitioned to her eternal home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Diane was educated in the Saluda County School District and was a graduate of the class of 1973. She furthered her education at Columbia Commercial College with a Professional Secretarial Degree in 1975. Early in her career, she worked...

Lucile Lorick Lurk-Pope born on August 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Springs-Lorick entered into her Heavenly Home on March 28, 2023 in Greenwood, SC at Self Regional Healthcare. She was the third eldest of nine siblings. She was baptized at an early age and became a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. After graduating from high school Lucile met James Pope. The couple married and later moved to Paterson, New Jersey where she lived most of her adult life. Lucile was an...

Bessie Lee. Robinson born in Saluda County South Carolina on September 22,1927 a daughter of the late Otis and Eugenia Kenney-Robinson. On Sunday March 19, 2023, Bessie was called to enter into her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior, she received her education as follow; Rosenwald High School, furthered her education at Bettis Academy and receiving her BS Degree from Allen University in Education, she was a member of Mine Creek Baptist Church at an early age a Life Member...

Patricia A. Thomas-Melvin, born in Norfolk, Va., on February 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Earnest M. Thomas and Grace Coley-Thomas. She departed this Earthly life to enter into her Heavenly Home on March 4, 2023, at the Saluda Nursing Center with her hand and heart held by her daughter Janice.  Patricia was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptish Church at an early age. She graduated from Maury High School in 1968 and went on to further her education at Central Carolina College in Sumter,...

Birdell D Perry born in Columbia, SC on May 10. 1947, a daughter of the late Mack L. and Birdell Barnes-Dennis, she departed this life in the early hours of the morning on February 5, 2023R, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC., She was educated in the public school in Columbia, SC., she was employed at Burlington Industries and Knight's Industries, later Birdell was a private home aide helper until her retirement. Birdell was married to her long-time sweetheart, Carver Lee...

Wendell Williams born on May 28, 1956, a son of Vannie Williams Sr. and the late Clara Daniel-Williams departed this earthly life to enter into his Heavenly Home on February 4, 2023. He was united to Debra Gantt-Williams, blessed with three sons and three daughters, thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a graduate, Saluda County School, he was employed for thirty four years with Wheeler Tire, the year 2018 Saluda County School District (Retiree).  Hobbies; Martial...

Audrey Lovon Abney-Bass, born on July 1, 1967, a daughter of William (Willie) Abney and the late Bennie Ruth Abney departed this earthly life on January 30, 2023. a graduate of Saluda High School a member of Lockhart Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and would sing with a wonderful voice. She is preceded in death by her mother Bennie Ruth Johnson-Abney. Audrey leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband, Anthony Bass of the home, four children,...

Charlie S. Daniel Sr., born in Saluda, SC., on September 13, 1929, a son of the late John A. Daniel and Shadie Graham-Daniel departed this earthly life on January 22, 2023. He was the only surviving child of twenty-one children, at a young age he joined Penn Creek Baptist Church where he became Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. A graduate of Rosenwald High in 1952, United to Virginia Louise Rauch in 1954 (she preceded him in death in 2006) to this union six children were born;...

Arthur Lee Culbreath, born in Saluda, SC., December 7, 1964, a son of the late Clarence Bletcher and the late Edith Culbreath-Draft he was called to enter his Heavenly Home on January 12, 2023. After his mother was called to her Heavenly Home Arthur Lee was raised by his grandmother, Mary Culbreath. "Batesburg" as he was called by family and friends lived a quiet life, he received his education in the public school in Saluda, SC, a member of Young Mt. Zion Baptist Church...