Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Betty Ann Shaver
Apr 2, 2025
Betty Ann Shaver, age 81, widow of Glenn E. Shaver, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on July 18, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Issac and Gerdine Hill Moss. Betty retired from Laurens District 56 High School as a Library Aid. She served as a substitute teacher...
Thomas "Tommy" Harris
Apr 1, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Harris, age 57, husband of Dianne Dickerson Harris, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1967 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Thomas “Tommy” Earl Harris and Shirley Starnes Brubaker and his stepdad of 45 years the late Glenn Brubaker. Tommy worked in textiles for Clinton...
Samuel Audry Nelson
Mar 30, 2025
Samuel Audry Nelson, age 72, husband of Bonita Dalton Nelson, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 2, 1953 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and was the son of the late Willie Lee Nelson and Beaufort Joy West Nelson. He was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to his wife of 33 years, Samuel...
Joyce Sykes Gardner
Mar 29, 2025
In the kind providence of God, the Father, Joyce Sykes Gardner, 83, of Jackson, MS, was called home to rest with her Lord on March 29, 2025.Joyce was born in New Hebron, MS, to Benjamin and Inez Sykes on October 14, 1941. She attended school at New Hebron High and graduated in 1959. She lived in Jackson, MS, for over...
Gabriel Craig Wallace
Mar 29, 2025
Gabriel Craig Wallace, 36, of Whitmire, SC, formerly of Quinland, West Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Born October 14, 1988 in S. Charleston, WV, he is the son of Gene “Wally” and Christi Coleman Wallace. He graduated with honors from Whitmire High School class of 2006, where he was a member of the National Technical Honor Society....
Inez Edmonds Culbreth
Mar 27, 2025
Inez Edmonds Culbreth, age 98, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Alfred Culbreth, passed away, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home.
Inez was born November 18, 1926 in Inman, SC, and was the daughter of the late Oscar Sheldon and Bessie Gosnell Edmonds. She retired from J.P. Stevens after many years of service. Inez enjoyed attending Heritage Wesleyan Church.
She is survived...
Toy "Evans" Roberson
Mar 26, 2025
Toy “Evans” Roberson, age 88, husband of Evelyn O’Shields Roberson, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
He was born on April 26, 1936, in Enoree, South Carolina, and was the only child of the late Toy and Irene Casey Roberson. Evans retired as a proud veteran after 21 years of service in the US Air Force. He then worked for 21...
Eddie "Bo" Joe Hill
Mar 26, 2025
Eddie “Bo” Joe Hill, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 02, 1952 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edward Joseph Hill and Eula Viola Reece Penland. Bo was an active member of Bellview Baptist Church.
Bo is survived by his brother, Ronnie Hill of Clinton;...
Colonel Bruce D. Mills
Mar 25, 2025
Colonel Bruce D. Mills U.S. Air Force, Retired, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 79. Bruce’s life was marked by his love of God, country, and family. He had a big heart, a keen and often impish sense of humor, and the ability to spin a yarn like no...
Jessica Frazier Wise
Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Frazier Wise, age 41, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home in Newberry.
She was born on July 26, 1983 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of Todd Frazier (Tammy) and Teresa Wicker (David).
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Thomas Wise, III; her children Koby Samples (Alicia Faulks), Trystan Samples, and Eli...
Anna Frances Archer Dixon
Mar 24, 2025
Anna Frances Archer Dixon, 100, of Macon, GA, passed away surrounded by family on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, quick wit, and a life dedicated to family, service, and lifelong learning.
Frances was born on July 12, 1924, in Clarksdale, MS, to James and Jessie Archer. She grew up in College Park, GA, and pursued her education...
Jean McGee Cauble
Mar 24, 2025
Jean McGee Cauble, age 93, widow of Harold Claude “Sonny” Cauble, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 3, 1932 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William O. McGee and Marguerite Harris McGee. Jean retired as nurse from Blalock Clinic and also spent 30+ years as sales associate at Walmart.
She...
Debra Childress Holmes
Mar 18, 2025
Debra Childress Holmes, age 64, of Laurens, wife of Danny Holmes, passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1960 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of the late James Brooke and Jessie Mae Edmonds Childress. Debra was formerly employed with Inman Mills of Enoree and was a faithful member of...
Rosemary Rhinehart Silvers
Mar 18, 2025
Rosemary Rhinehart Silvers, age 66, widow of Ricky Eugene Silvers, Sr., passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
She was born July 24, 1958 in Baltimore, MD, and was the daughter of the late Troy W. Rhinehart, Sr. and Mildred Propes Rhinehart. Rosemary was a homemaker and cherished her family above all else. She found joy...
Kayla Smallwood Lawson
Mar 17, 2025
Kayla Smallwood Lawson, age 32, of Whitmire, widow of Thomas Lawson, passed away Monday, March 17, 2024, at Frecenius Kidney Care Newberry.
Kayla was born December 22, 1992 in Newberry, SC and was the daughter of Jeryle Edward Smallwood and Cynthia Dawn Peay Smallwood (Michael). She was known for her free spirit, and her deep love for her family, her son,...
Dorothy "Pebby" Laura Bakley
Mar 15, 2025
Dorothy “Pebby” Laura Bakley, of Laurens, and widow of Charles “Randy” Payton, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, and was a daughter of the late Alfred S. Bakley, Jr. and Ruth Ann Totten Bakley Rush. She loved being a mom and nana, was kind-hearted and cared greatly about her family,...
Linda Grace Vaughan
Mar 10, 2025
Linda Vaughan, age 81, passed away, Monday, March 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 17, 1943 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Jefferson McCuin and Daisy Philips Ficklin. Linda Retired from the South Carolina Housing Authority after 35 years of service. She was a member of Lydia Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Linda is...
Dorothy Rowe Davis
Mar 7, 2025
Dorothy Rowe Davis, age 95, widow of Hugh Jefferson Davis, Jr. passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at the National Health Care of Clinton.
She was born December 4, 1929 in Newberry, SC, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Fred William Rowe and Lela Mae Chasteen Rowe.
Dot is survived by her sons, Stanley Hugh Davis, Sr. (Mitzi) of Spartanburg...
Jenny R. Montjoy
Mar 7, 2025
Jenny R. Montjoy, age 63, wife of Ronnie Montjoy, went to her eternal resting place on Friday, March 7, 2025.
She was born June 29, 1961 in Munich, Germany on an US Army Base and was the daughter of the late Jack S. and Elizabeth Clark Rousey. Jenny dedicated her life to teaching children the love of God and was a...
Elizabeth Betty "Molly" Milam Young
Mar 6, 2025
Elizabeth Betty “Molly” Milam Young, age 84, widow of Ralph Lowe Young, Jr. passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born December 11, 1940 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Charles Edmond Milam and Frances Rowland Milam. Molly attended Lander University, retired from the Lexington County Library and was a...
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