All Obituaries

Tommy Glenn Brasley,Sr. was born on October 10, 1947 in Laurens County, South Carolina. He was the fourth of twelve children born to Willie Clifton and Sally Brasley. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Tommy was educated in the public schools of Laurens County. He was an active member of Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church. Tommy was a master left-handed brick mason. He passed his left-handed trait down to most of his grandchildren. He worked as a brick mason until his...

Benny Whitley was born on November 22, 1952 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Horace and Nadine Whitley. He departed this earthly journey on Monday, February 10, 2020. Benny was a US Army Veteran. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  

Mary Rine McKenzie was born on January 23, 1946 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Fred and Elouise Speakes McKenzie.  She departed this earthly journey on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Mary leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughter, Jacqueline (Jeffrey) McKenzie Williams; son, Exodus (Karen) McKenzie; three grandchildren, Michael Kenneth Williams of Raleigh, NC, McKenzie Alexander Williams of Conley, GA, and Chadwick LaForrest McKenzie of Los Angeles, CA; seven...

Willie Lee Porterfield was born on September 14, 1942, to Elizabeth Porterfield Caldwell and the late James Davis in Springfield, South Carolina. He departed this earthly journey on February 9, 2020. Willie was educated in the Richland County School system and was a graduate of C.A. Johnson High School. Upon graduating, he joined the United States Navy, where he served for four years. Willie was affectionately known as “Batman” to his co-workers and more recently “Mr....

Perry T. Carter, III, affectionately known as “Tra”, was born on September 14, 1982 in Chesterville, Virginia to Beverly Brown Carter and Perry T. Carter, II. He departed this earthly life on the evening of Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a long illness.  Perry was educated in the public schools of Richland County.  He attended Irmo and Dutch Fork High Schools.  After earning his General Education Diploma, he furthered his education at Demark and Midlands...

Bernardra Katrece Alexander, affectionately known as “Bonnie”, was born to Loretta Goins and the late Bernard Hart on July 9, 1970. She was raised with love by Sammie Lee and Leila Alexander. Bernardra earned her heavenly wings on the morning of February 7, 2020. Bernardra was educated in the public schools of Richland County School District One. She graduated from W. J. Keenan High School, class of 1988. She was a proud member of Keenan’s marching band playing the...

Chyrl A. Curtis, 68 years old, died on Feb. 5, 2020 at her home in Columbia. She is the daughter of the late Hal and Pearl Curtis.  Chyrl was the beloved wife of Mehdi Mirzaee, who survives her. Chryl was a retired school librarian, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. Chyrl began her teaching career at Kingsbury Elementary School in Sumter and later taught in Gadsden. She retired in 2015 and went on to...

Herbert Lee Gleaton was born on August 27, 1944 in Cayce, South Carolina to the late Eddie Austin and Rebecca Gleaton Myers. He departed this earthly journey on February 1, 2020. Herbert was educated in the Lexington County school system. While attending Lakeview, he was a standout football player. Herbert was employed with the University of South Carolina and retired after over twenty years of service. Herbert was an active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served with...

Maudena Helen Ray Hayden was born on February 28, 1924 in Auburn, New York to the late Nelson Warren Ray, Sr. and Mabel Reed Ray. Maudena departed this earthly journey on January 31, 2020 at the age of 95 years old. Maudena married Charles “Chuck” William Hayden, on September 29, 1945. In 1961 they welcomed their first and only child, Crystal Lynn. Maudena was a dedicated employee with Welch Allyn, Inc. and retired in June of 1989 after 20 years of service. After retirement she...