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NEWS FROM FORREST WERTS, III, PROUD FATHER OF YAFARI WERTS

Forrest Werts, III

 

YAFARI WERTS, son of FORREST WERTS, III and SHONA MOORE, was on the Honor Roll once again this year (he has been on the Honor Roll each report period since he started school).

 

Forrest said about his son, “We are very happy to say he has been contacted by People to People to travel to Spain next year. This summer, Yafari enjoyed attending Champs Academic Camp in Clinton, S.C. at Presbyterian College for two weeks. And he has continued to show all around excellence in sports, playing Baseball, Basketball and Football. He is going into the 8th grade at Bell Street Middle School. We’re proud of you, Yafari!”

 

Respectfully Submitted by Forrest Werts, III of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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“An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind” -Mahatma Gandhi

~~~~~~~~~MR. AND MRS. BERNARD (OCTAVIA) WERTS~~~~~~

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE WONDERFUL COUPLE ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING!

 

Respectfully Submitted by Bernard and Octavia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, South Carolina

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******************TATYANA LA’ SHELL CARTER****************

Tatyana La’ Shell Carter, a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina, is the daughter of Carolyn Davis and Bobby Carter. Proud grandparents are Brisco and Carrie Carter. Commencement Exercises were held on Friday June 3, 2011 at 7:30PM at Mike Ware Stadium in Newberry, S.C.

TATYANA LA' SHELL CARTER

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, S.C.

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MARQUIS WERTS RECEIVED THE PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD

Marquis Werts, the son of Michael and Torchia Werts, will be a rising Senior at Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina. He received the Presidents’s Education Awards, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award signed by the President of the United States and a Certificate of Award for Student of the Quarter, 2011 in Advertising from Newberry County Career Center.  Keep up the good work Marquis!

(Marquis is shown below with his family including brother, Michael Rasheed at Michael’s  High School graduation)

Michael and Torchia Werts with children

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Torchia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

 

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”In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”

  Albert Einstein

MICHAEL R. WERTS GRADUATES WITH OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Michael Rasheed Werts is a 2011 graduate of Newberry High School.  He received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Marketing and will be attending Charlotte Art Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He will major in Web Design, Marketing and Video Production. Michael R. Werts is a son of Michael and Torchia Werts of Newberry, South Carolina.  Congratulations on your achievement son!

Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Torchia Werts of the Newberry Chapter of the the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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+++++++++HORACE WERTS AND KATHERINE WERTS +++++++++

Sorrowfully we inform you of the passing of Katherine Werts and Horace Werts who succumbed on January 5, and January 21, 2011. They are sadly missed by their children, Michael, Darryl and Kym Werts. Horace was the twin brother of Forrest Werts, Sr.

Obituary’s and a music video were previously posted, you may click on Obituaries on the right under Categories to view.

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle.

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE, CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

CHARESSE TIERA WHITENER

Charesse Tierra Whitener is a 2011 Graduate of Newberry High School. She is the daughter of Margo Whitener and the grand-daughter of Joe Ellen (Darryl) Small. She will be attending Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina majoring in Nursing.  Congratulations on your Achievement and Continued Success Charesse!

Respectfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry, South Carolina Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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“”””””””CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR. WILLIE EDDIE SLIGH”””””””””

Sorrowfully Submitted by Margo Whitener of the Newberry Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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+++++++CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ROOSEVELT LEAKS+++++++

Sorrowfully Submitted by daughter, Gloria Leaks Gaymon, of the Philadelphia, PA Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle and Editor of the Newberry Roots Newsletter.

 

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TOGETHER FOREVER, Katherine and Horace Werts +++++++++++ (Music Video by son, Michael E. Werts)

Sorrowfully Submitted by Michael E. Werts. WLH Family Reunion Circle, Newberry, South Carolina Chapter