Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Mary Bobb Deyton
Nov 21, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Mary B. Deyton, age 91, of 136 Pine St, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newberry County and was a daughter of the late Astor and Cora Fulmer Bobb. Mrs. Deyton was retired from Clinton Mills and was a member of the Church of God of...
Robert William Coleman
Nov 20, 2016
Robert William Coleman, age 95, of 1234 Keroes Ave in Newberry passed away at the White Oak Manor on November 20, 2016. He was born in Potsdam, NY and was the son of the late Harry S. and Helen M. Coble Coleman. He is survived by his wife Ethel R. Summer Coleman of the home; his son, Kim Coleman (Sharon)...
Rd (Fruitcake) Frazier
Nov 19, 2016
RD (Fruitcake) Frazier, husband of the late Helen Louise Holbert Frazier, formerly of Joanna and Chappells, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at NHC of Laurens. He was the son of the late Edgar H. Frazier and the late Minnie Lee Turner. Mr. Frazier is of the Holiness faith and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy...
Sadie Roddy Erwin
Nov 16, 2016
Mrs. Sadie R. Erwin, 82, wife of W. C. Erwin for 35 years, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2016 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was born in Laurens, SC on March 16, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Alvin C. and Pearl F. Roddy. Sadie retired from Carlisle Finishing and was...
Lavonne Lindler
Nov 15, 2016
LaVonne Lindler, age 61, of 1420 Shady Grove Church Rd, passed away Monday, November 15, 2016 at her home. She was born in Clinton and was the daughter of Ruby Nell Veal and the late Richard Woodard. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Keith Lindler of the home; her son, Steven Lindler (Rebecca) of Cross...
William Carlisle "Bill" Patterson
Nov 13, 2016
William Carlisle “Bill” Patterson age 74, of Laurens passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Augusta, GA and was a son of the late Horace and Betty Suhr Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a distinguished graduate of Wofford College, and served as Student Body President Class of “64”. While at Wofford he became a member...
Bobby Doran Simmons
Nov 11, 2016
Bobby Doran Simmons, 84, of Clinton, SC passed away November 11, 2016 at the McCall Hospice House of Simpsonville, SC. Bobby was born November 20, 1931 in Laurens, SC, of Barney and Kathleen Simmons. He was a graduate of Laurens High School and Presbyterian College where he earned his BS Degree in Business. Soon afterwards he joined the US Army...
Sarah Hellams Pitts
Nov 9, 2016
Sarah Hellams Pitts Clinton, SC Sarah Elizabeth Hellams Pitts, age 78, a long time resident of Clinton, SC, and widow of Charles Pitts, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2016 at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina. Born March 1, 1938 in Danville, VA, Sarah was the daughter of the late Gideon Charles Hellams and Lois Morgan Hellams of Laurens. As...
Darrell Keith Stewart Sr.
Nov 6, 2016
Darrell Keith Stewart, Sr., age 73, of Clinton, passed away November 6, 2016, at his home. He was born in Clinton, and was the son of the late Ralph Harold and Beulah Mae King Stewart, he was a graduate and football player for the Clinton High School Red Devils, he then attended and also played football for Gardner-Webb University and...
Ray Fulmer Johnson
Nov 6, 2016
Ray Fulmer Johnson, age 83, of 7420 Highway 308, and widow of the late Tommy Johnson, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the Laurens County Hospice House. She was born in Orangeburg and was a daughter of Chester G. and Victoria Metts Fulmer. Mrs. Johnson is survived by two sons, Randy Dickson of Williamston, and Howard Johnson of Laurens;...
James Patrick "Pat" Arrowood
Nov 2, 2016
Dateline – Kinards James Patrick “Pat” Arrowood, Sr, age 74, of 33667 Hwy 76, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born in Whitmire and was the son of the late Charles and Helen Arrowood, he is retired from the Clinton Mills and was a member of Breakthrough Tabernacle Church. Mr. Arrowood is survived by his...
Sadie "Buggone" D. Fuller
Nov 1, 2016
Dateline-Laurens, SC Sadie “Buggone” D. Fuller, age 92, of 3818 Hwy. 49, and widow of G. B. Fuller, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Laurens County Hospital. She was born in Cross Hill, SC, and was a daughter of the late James Austin Davis, Sr. and the late Ethel Reeder Davis. Mrs. Fuller was a member of Eastside Baptist...
Meridith "Mert" Wilson Hanley
Oct 30, 2016
Dateline-Enoree, SC Meridith “Mert” Wilson Hanley, age 62 of 11561 Hwy 56 passed away Sunday, October 30th at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. He was born in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Pearlie Mae Cooper Hanley. Mr. Hanley was a former employee of B.F. Shaw where he was a welder. He enjoyed working...
James "Jay" Campbell
Oct 30, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC James “Jay” Campbell, age 36, of 2729 Bellview Church Road, passed away October 30, 2016 at St, Francis Hospital of Greenville. He was a native of Laurens County and was the son of Michael and Janice Bell Campbell. He was a graduate of Clinton High School Class of 1998 and a member of Lydia Presbyterian Church....
Earl Edward Wright Ii
Oct 28, 2016
Earl Edward Wright, II age 49 of 102 Overbrook Dr. passed away Friday evening, October 28, 2016 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Laurens, SC and was the son of the late Earl Edward and Sybil Thompson Wright. Mr. Wright was the owner and operator of Custom Renovations, a former employee of Lowe’s and was a...
Barbara Allene Smith Lawson
Oct 23, 2016
Barbara Allene Smith Lawson, age 73, of 605 Hickory Street and the widow of Hershel L. Lawson, passed away at her home October 23, 2016. She was born in Clinton and was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul Smith and Willette Viola Evans. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Anne Lawson and Elizabeth Elaine Lawson Eubanks...
Charles E. Tankersley, Sr.
Oct 16, 2016
Dateline – Whitmire, SC Charles E. Tankersley, age 80, of 97 Lowry Street, passed away Sunday, Octoner 16, 2016 at his home. He was born in Dryden, VA and was a son of the late Clyde William Tankersley and Lula Virginia Martin. He is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Tankersley (Charlene) of Pauline, SC; his brothers, Clyde Tankersley, Jr....
Jessie Combs Fortney
Oct 15, 2016
Jessie Combs Fortney, age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Martha Franks Retirement Center. She was born in Hazard, KY and was a daughter of the late Joshua and Lula May Combs. Mrs. Fortney was a homemaker and was a member of the Elm City United Methodist Church of NC. She is survived by her children. Wilgus...
Virginia B. Burden
Oct 13, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Virginia B. Burden, age 84, widow of William Burden, of 100 Frances Street, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn Burden Frady of the home; her nieces, Lisa Frady Tollison and Maggie Frady; and her nephews, Johnny Avery,...
Fred F. Lowery
Oct 13, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Fred F. Lowery, age 83, of 300 Bailey St, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Charlie and Geneva Smith Lowery. Mr. Lowery was retired from Clinton Mills and worked at Kenny’s Car Wash for several years. He is survived by...
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