Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
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....
Myra King Turk
Dec 22, 2024
Myra King Turk, 71, of Laurens, SC, wife of Robert Turk, passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born May 27, 1953 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Heyward Richard King, Sr. and Rosa Cornelia Terry King. Myra retired as a LPN and was of the Baptist faith. She loved the beach and...
Willie Mae "Shorty" Patterson
Dec 16, 2024
Willie Mae “Shorty” Patterson, age 97, widow of Charles Edward Patterson, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, in Simpsonville, SC.
Born June 19, 1927 in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude P. and Corine McGowan Grady. She retired from the Greenwood Mills Joanna plant after many dedicated years of service. Shorty loved spending time with her family...
Lula Gail Blackwell
Dec 15, 2024
Lula Gail Blackwell, age 74, wife of Jeffrey Brian Blackwell, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Gail was born on July 16, 1950 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Paul Foster and Vera Hedspeth Foster. She retired after 30 plus years from Whitten Center as a nurse and teacher....
Mary Magdaline Satterfield
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Magdaline Satterfield, age 94, widow of Garel C. Satterfield, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 22, 1930 in Chester, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John William Bagwell and Sallie Mae Willard Bagwell. Mary was the owner of Mary’s Beauty Salon and a member of the Laurens Church of...
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland
Dec 14, 2024
December 11, 1965- December 14, 2024
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland, a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, gran, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home. Born on December 11 in Orangeburg, SC, Beth was the daughter of Carolyn Jeffcoat and the late Gerald Jeffcoat Sr.
Beth was raised in Greenwood, SC and graduated Greenwood High School in 1984. She leaves...
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