Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Steven Curtis Tucker
Jan 20, 2025
Steven Curtis Tucker, age 65, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 6, 1959 in Union, SC and was the son of the late, Curtis Lee and Mary Elizabeth Tucker. He attended Union High School and Piedmont Tech and worked in the textiles industry as a textiles lead. Steven was a big...
Vonda K. Nelson
Jan 20, 2025
Vonda K. Nelson, age 63, of Waterloo, SC, entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 20, 2025.
Born December 31, 1961, in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Kanova Wright and George Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Wade Nelson of Waterloo, SC; her sons, Robert “Robbie” Clark (Brittany), and Michael Nelson, both of Waterloo, SC; her daughter,...
Lewis "Sonny" Fuller
Jan 20, 2025
Lewis “Sonny” Fuller, age 81, of Clinton, SC, husband of Marsha Howell Fuller, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2025, at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born December 3, 1943 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde Lewis and Mary Lealer Sipes Fuller. Sonny dedicated 25 years of service to Whitten Center before retirement. He had a passion for...
Ruby "Red" Elsmore Gilliam
Jan 19, 2025
Ruby “Red” Elsmore Gilliam 90, widow of William McKinley Gilliam, Jr., resident of 201 McDonald Street, Whitmire, SC died on January 19, 2025.
She retired from Monsanto. She was a lifetime member of Whitmire United Methodist Church. Born in Whitmire, February 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Ray Elsmore and Letha Malone Elsmore of Whitmire, SC.
Mrs. Gilliam...
James Neel "Jimmy" Andrews
Jan 19, 2025
James Neel "Jimmy" Andrews, 72, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025.
He was born on November 29, 1952, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Thomas (Buddy) McBride Andrews and Mildred Blackmon Andrews. Jimmy graduated from Whitmire High School in 1971 and went on to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering at Piedmont Technical College, which he completed in 1973....
Pauline "Polly" Brank
Jan 15, 2025
Pauline “Polly” Brank, age 93, of Whitmire, widow of Arthur Brank, passed away, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home.
She was born on March 9, 1931, in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Ray Elsmore and Leatha Malone Elsmore.
Polly is survived by her son, William Gregg Brank; her grandchildren, Cindy Lea Brank and William Brandon...
Rev. Jayon McKee
Jan 13, 2025
Rev. Jayon McKee, age 85, husband of Anita Bull McKee, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2025 Prisma Health Laurens Hospital.
He was born on June 2, 1939 in Marietta, South Carolina and was the son of the late Robert Lee McKee and Amanda Wall McKee. He retired from the SC Dept of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor in McCormick, SC. Jayon...
Lucille Spoon Satterfield
Jan 13, 2025
Lucille Spoon Satterfield, age 96, widow of Walker Satterfield, passed away, Monday, January 13. 2025 at the home of her daughter.
She was born July 3, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Paul and Effi Spoon. Lucille retired from Greenwood Mills, a member of Lydia Baptist Church and most important – took care of her...
Roberta Lynn Smith
Jan 13, 2025
Roberta Lynn Smith, age 58, wife of Ira Pate, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home.
She was born on August 2 1966, in Clinton, South Carolina and is the daughter of Geroge Robert Smith and the late Patricia Frances Cooper Smith. Roberta was a caring and loving mother and grandmother. She was also a dedicated employee of PLD...
Martha Elliott Young Nantz Watts
Jan 11, 2025
Martha Elliott Young Nantz Watts, 92, of Clinton, SC, and formerly of Morganton, NC, ended her earthly struggles and joined her Savior face to face on January 11, 2025. Martha was born and raised at Young's Crossroads outside of Clinton, the daughter of James Willie Young and Era Simpson Young, and was the youngest of seven children. She attended The...
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway
Jan 10, 2025
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway, age 82, passed away, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born on March 28, 1942 in Laurens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Bruce Sams and Daisy Owings Sams. Sarah was raised at Epworth Children’s Home. She was an employee of Clinton Mills – Bailey Plant for...
Charles "Terry" Campbell
Jan 7, 2025
Charles “Terry” Campbell, age 83, of Clinton, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born January 17, 1941 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Grange and Beatrice Garrett Campbell. Terry was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and retired from Clinton Mills. He also worked as a courier with Arthur State...
James Harold Woody
Jan 7, 2025
James Harold Woody, age 89, of Clinton, widower of Alsie Wilkie Woody, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his daughter’s home.
He was born February 26, 1935 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Ottie R. Woody and Pearl Bailey Woody. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as Military Police. He retired from...
Richard Kinard Littleton, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Richard “Kinard” Littleton, Sr., age 82, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at Lexington Hospice House.
He was born January 24, 1942 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Wesley Brooks Littleton and Vera Powell Littleton. He served his country as a member of the SC National Guard. He also worked for United Insurance Company in Clinton, Modern...
Ruby E. Stockman
Jan 5, 2025
Ruby E. Stockman, age 78, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Sunday, January 5, 2025 at NHC of Clinton.
Born September 10, 1946 in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Virgil C. Ballentine and Ruth Bonnet Ballentine. Ruby worked with Dayco Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Health in Clinton, SC.
Ruby is survived by her son, Matthew Stockman...
Marion Smith Simmons
Jan 3, 2025
Marion Smith Simmons, resident of Clinton, died at the Presbyterian Community of Clinton on January 3, 2025, at the age of 102.
She was born the daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Smith in Saluda, SC, on November 19, 1922. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended Presbyterian College for two years in the Business School Program. Lynn W....
Edward "Ed" Parrison Dixon, Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Edward “Ed” Parrison Dixon, Jr., age 80, of Laurens, widower of Mary Evelyn “Eve” Shirley Dixon, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 14, 1944 in Hartsville, SC and was the son of the late Edward Parrison Dixon, Sr. and Inez Gainey Dixon. Edward was a graduate of Hartsville High School and...
Myrna C. Whitmire
Jan 2, 2025
Myrna C. Whitmire, age 66 and wife of Warren G. Whitmire, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home.
She was born San Fernando, Philippines and was a daughter of the late Pelagio Cabading and Virginia Mamaril Cabading.
Myrna was a proud graduate of the University of Santo Tomas where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in...
Nancy Inez Campbell
Dec 30, 2024
Nancy Inez Campbell, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family and met her Lord on Monday December 30, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus.
She was born February 20, 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John Harvey Hawkins and Angie Staton Hawkins. Nancy was a wonderful Mom and loved her family.
Nancy...
William "Bubba" Milton Bridges
Dec 27, 2024
William “Bubba” Milton Bridges, age 75, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
Bubba was born February 24, 1949 in Joanna, SC and was the son of the late Milton Avery Bridges and the late Bobbie Franklin Bridges. Bubba was the kind to never meet or see someone he didn’t know, was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers....
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