Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Glenn M. Brubaker
Feb 27, 2025
Glenn M. Brubaker, age 79, of Cross Hill, widower of Shirley Starnes Brubaker, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.
He was born on June 29, 1945 in North Lawrence, Ohio, and was the son of the late Oren and Inez Brubaker. Glenn was a US Navy Veteran and was an independent Little Debbie distributor in...
Ellic William Prince
Feb 27, 2025
Ellic William Prince, of Whitmire, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
He was born on August 28, 1937 to the late Alex Brockman Prince and Annie Blanchard Prince.
In his early life he joined the US Air Force serving as a jet mechanic. Upon finishing his service, he hitchhiked back and forth to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a...
Frances Core Arscott
Feb 26, 2025
Frances Core Arscott, age 90, of Covenant Place, Sumter died on February 26, 2025. She formerly lived in Clinton, SC.
She was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada on September 10, 1934. Fran was the daughter of Charles Carman Core and Maisie Ferrier Core. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Charles Arscott (Teresa), David Mason Arscott (Teresa), Stephen Fletcher Arscott (Melissa),...
Mary Amaya (Adair) Baker
Feb 26, 2025
Mary Amaya (Adair) Baker, age 71 of Monroe, GA, passed away at home with family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Clinton, SC, she is preceded in death by her father, Robert Christopher Adair, JR; mother, Rachel (Ferguson) Adair; brother, Robert Christopher Adair III; and husband of 33 years, George Amaya. Mary graduated from Clinton High school in...
Joseph Wayne "Peewee" Leopard
Feb 23, 2025
Joseph Wayne “Peewee” Leopard, age 76, of Joanna, widower of Frances Kirkland Leopard, passed away, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his brothers home.
He was born December 15, 1948 in Newberry County, SC, and was the son of the late, Elbert Leopard and Josie Turner Leopard. He retired from the SC Department of Transportation after 32 years of dedicated service. Peewee...
Janet "Jan" Meadors Hall
Feb 21, 2025
Janet “Jan” Meadors Hall, age 72 of Clinton, wife of Larry Hall, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton.
She was born July 15, 1952 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of Charles R. Meadors and Fay M. Meadors of Clinton.
Mrs. Hall was a 1970 graduate of Clinton High School and Graduated in 1974...
Carolyn E. Lazarus
Feb 20, 2025
Carolyn E. Lazarus (98) was born on November 29, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late James Bandman Garfield Eichberg and Edith Violet Weil. Her father‘s children’s book “Follow My Leader” was lovingly dedicated to Carolyn. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Jack B. Lazarus and her aunt Ruby Eichberg, who reared...
Sara Pennington Hill
Feb 20, 2025
Sara Pennington Hill, of Laurens, SC, widow of James R. Hill, Sr., passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at PRISMA Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born in Laurens County and was the daughter of the late George and Sara Lena Cisson Pennington. She was a former employee of Laurens Mill and was of the Church of God faith.
Mrs. Hill is...
Mary Louise Brown Cauble
Feb 19, 2025
Mary Louise Brown Cauble, age 95, of Laurens, widow of Rudy Carol Cauble, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at NHC of Laurens.
She was born September 26, 1929 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Furman Eugene and Clara Bell Ramey Brown. Louise retired from Monsanto of Greenwood. After her retirement, she received her GED and she...
James "Pigeon" Copeland
Feb 15, 2025
James “Pigeon” Copeland passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 73.
Born to parents Harold and Nellie Copeland, he was a native and resident of Clinton, SC. He was married to his beloved wife, Jean, for 53 years and was a loving father to twins, Jamie and Janice.
James was an avid golfer and, up until his recent health...
Linda Black Watkins
Feb 13, 2025
Linda Black Watkins, age 78, of Laurens, widow of Gerald Curtis Watkins, passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born January 13, 1947 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late, Marion and Iona Bell Spurgeon Black. Linda was a graduate of Clinton High School and was employed with Mansure, Jostens, and the...
Priscilla "Sue" Beckett
Feb 12, 2025
Priscilla "Sue" Rose Beckett, age 80, of Gray Court, SC, widow of Rev. Fredrick Beckett, passed away, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Sue was born on December 14, 1944 in Miamisburg, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Burt Rose and Ula Cox Rose. Sue was a seamstress with a curtain company and later owned and operated of Remedial Specialist Cleaning...
Randall Dennis Spivey
Feb 11, 2025
Randall Dennis Spivey, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the home of his brother, Gaith Spivey.
Randall was born on December 2, 1949 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Jesse Herbert Spivey and Jennie Vee Blackstone Spivey. He worked in construction with Snipes Construction Company and was known as “The Expert”. Randall...
Martha Chasteen Ward Walsh
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Chasteen Ward Walsh, Kinnards, South Carolina, on February 9, 2025. She was born August 21, 1938, in Butler Tenn. to the late Frank J. Ward and Hildra Heaton Ward. Her friends and family knew her as Teen or Mamaw. Teen moved to South Carolina in 1976. She was...
Gail Guthrie Moore
Feb 9, 2025
Gail Guthrie Moore, age 77, widow of Mahlon Gunn Moore, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at National HealthCare of Mauldin.
She was born on August 3, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Earl Glover Guthrie and Grace Marguerite Guthrie. Gail was a member and retired Secretary of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Clinton. She...
Floy C. Scott
Feb 8, 2025
Floy C. Scott, age 93, of Clinton, SC, widow of Lewis Scott, passed away, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Woodbridge Assisted Living.
She was born on December 23, 1931 in Stephens County, GA, and was the daughter of the late Peyton and Annie C. James Crunkleton.
Floy is survived by her sons, Walter Scott, and Nathan Scott (Beckie); her grandchildren, Ashley Alexander,...
Joan Davenport Shealy
Feb 8, 2025
Joan Davenport Shealy, age 94, widow of Jonas Darrell “Bill” Shealy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1930 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil Davenport and Irene Trammell Davenport. Joan was the oldest of seven children.
Joan is survived by her daughter,...
James Lee "Skeeter" Price
Feb 7, 2025
James Lee “Skeeter” Price, age 78, husband of Myrtle Rogers Price, passed away, Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home.
He was born on August 25, 1946 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the son of the late George Washington Price and Nellie Harvey Price. Skeeter proudly served his country as a jet engine mechanic in the US Airforce. He was...
Alvin Wayne Alewine
Feb 6, 2025
Alvin “Wayne” Alewine, age 79, of Cayce, SC, widower of Brenda Wallenzine Alewine, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his daughters home.
He was born November 29, 1945 in Newberry, SC, and was the son of the late Marion Woodrow and Myrtie Mae Bouknight Alewine. Wayne dedicated 39 years of his life to serving in the SC National Guard.
Wayne was...
Goldie Huckaby Lee
Feb 5, 2025
Goldie Huckaby Lee, age 77, widow of Ronald Lee, passed away, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born on August 18, 1947 in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Belton K Huckaby and Okeller Murphy Huckaby. Goldie retired from McCory Distribution Center and was a member of Whitmire Pentecostal Church.
Goldie is...
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