Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC

James Howard Scott

James Howard Scott

Oct 10, 2016

Honea Path - James Howard Scott, 88, husband of Gloria Robinson Edwards Scott, of The Maples, died on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson after a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born on December 21st, 1927, in Honea Path, a son of the late James Adger Scott and Mae Elizabeth Lollis Scott. He was...

Joseph D. Medlin

Joseph D. Medlin

Oct 7, 2016

. Dateline – Clinton Joseph D. Medlin, 82, of 882 Sunset Blvd, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at NHC of Clinton. He was born in Ware Shoals and was a son of the late Luther Starlin and Gertrude Gilmer Medlin. Mr. Medlin is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Medlin; his sons, Joseph “Mike” Medlin, and wife Brenda, of...

Dorothy "Dot" C. Davis

Dorothy "Dot" C. Davis

Oct 6, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Dorothy “Dot” C. Davis, age 76, of 98 Huntington Road, and wife of 54 years to William Davis, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Laurens County Hospital. She was born in Richmond, VA, and was the daughter of the late James Morris and Dorothy Fugate Cleasby. Mrs. Davis was a very active member of Broad...

Virginia B. Burden

Virginia B. Burden

Oct 6, 2016

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Betty Sue Young Thomas

Betty Sue Young Thomas

Oct 3, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Betty Sue Young Thomas, age 75, widow of John Earl Thomas, Sr. of 509 Browning Avenue, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma Powers Young. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. She owned and operated Betty’s...

Catherine "Cathy" Cable Richard

Catherine "Cathy" Cable Richard

Oct 3, 2016

Dateline – Laurens, SC Catherine “Cathy” Cable Richard of Laurens, South Carolina passed away October 3, 2016 at the Presbyterian Home of Clinton, South Carolina after a long illness. Cathy was born in 1943 to Walter and Luella Cable of Harwinton, CT. A lifelong scholar and learner, she attended Central Connecticut State College where she earned both a B.S. in...

Reba Penland Vincent

Reba Penland Vincent

Oct 2, 2016

Dateline – Laurens Reba Penland Vincent, age 68, of 702 Penland Rd, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at her home. She was born in Laurens and was a daughter of the late George M. and Mattie Elizabeth Anderson Penland. Mrs. Vincent was retired from Timken Bearing Company, attended Bethany Presbyterian Church, and was an expert basket maker. She is...

Eddie Eugene Crocker

Eddie Eugene Crocker

Sep 30, 2016

Eddie Eugene Crocker, 55, of Laurens, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 30, 2016. He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Carol and Betty Crocker. He worked as a Mechanic most of his life and was a member of Believers Assembly Church in Clinton, SC. Eddie is survived by his 3...

Johnny Fonzo Deyton Iii

Johnny Fonzo Deyton Iii

Sep 28, 2016

Dateline-Clinton, SC Johnny Fonzo Deyton III age 66 of 206 Shands St. passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at th Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born in Clinton and was the son of Mary Deyton of Clinton and the late Johnny Fonzo Deyton, Jr. Mr. Deyton was retired from EMC of Texas and was a US Marine Veteran....

Vernon Lunn Morris

Vernon Lunn Morris

Sep 26, 2016

Vernon L. Morris, age 79, formerly of Joanna, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born in Hartsville, SC and was the son of the late Samuel Leroy and Neta Louise Lunn Morris. He was retired from Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant and attended Laurens Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a former member of Davidson...

Eric L. Burkhalter

Eric L. Burkhalter

Sep 25, 2016

Eric L. Burkhalter, age 72, of 1858 Martins Lake Rd, Gray Court, SC passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1944 in Grenada, West Indies and was a son of the late Lawrence and Kathleen Mason Burkhalter. Mr. Burkhalter was retired from Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC, served in the...

Edgar "Ed" Eugene Montjoy

Edgar "Ed" Eugene Montjoy

Sep 25, 2016

Dateline-Laurens, SC Edgar “Ed” Eugene Montjoy, age 87, of 1772 Boyds Mill Pond Road, and widower of Dorothy Sumeral Montjoy, passed away on September 25, 2016, at NHC of Laurens. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Ernest and Octavia Burch Montjoy. Mr. Montjoy was retired from Local Pipe Fitters Union 391 and was...

Amelia Hollis

Amelia Hollis

Sep 25, 2016

Amelia Hollis, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Thomas Francis Hollis, was peacefully promoted to Heaven on September 25, 2016. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend to many. She had a servant’s heart for helping others and was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Renie (Charles)...

Carl "Tommy" Crumpton

Carl "Tommy" Crumpton

Sep 25, 2016

Carl T. “Tommy” Crumpton, 68, of 24 Lowry Street Whitmire, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. Born August 9, 1948, in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Thomas L. “Chris” and Marilyn “Betsy” Attaway Crumpton of Whitmire. He graduated Whitmire High School in 1966. He retired from Greenwood Mills in Joanna...

Boyd "Buddy" Harrison Wilkes

Boyd "Buddy" Harrison Wilkes

Sep 23, 2016

Dateline-Clinton, SC Boyd “Buddy” Harrison Wilkes, age 67, of 324 Charlotte’s Road, and husband of Judy Ann Wilkes, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at his home. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late Boyd and Nellie Jackson Wilkes. His grandparents were Oscar and Wynnie Wilkes and Grover and Lillie Jackson. Mr. Wilkes was a...

Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Jones

Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Jones

Sep 23, 2016

Dateline – Laurens Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Jones, age 68, of 12 Pamela Drive, Waterloo, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Paul Cunningham and Mildred Clara Roberts Jones. Mr. Jones was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served in...

Margaret Ann Preston

Margaret Ann Preston

Sep 22, 2016

Margaret Ann Preston age 77 of 101 Florence St. passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cortland, NY and was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Grace Eugenia Doyle Nichols. Mrs. Preston was a former employee of Whitten Center and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Mountville Magnolia’s. Surviving...

Loree Dunaway Lawson

Loree Dunaway Lawson

Sep 22, 2016

Loree Dunaway Lawson, age 96, formerly of 3703 Hwy 308 and widow of Boyce Lawson passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born in Laurens and was the daughter of the late William Dunaway and Fannie Bell. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her two sons, Billy Joe Lawson and Raymond Lawson both...

Molly Gregory Randolph

Molly Gregory Randolph

Sep 21, 2016

Molly Gregory Randolph, age 85, of 530 Forest Rd, and widow of James E. Gregory passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Laurens County Hospice House. She was born in Burnsville, NC and was a daughter of the late Alvin David Randolph and Linnie Jane Lewis. Surviving are her sons, J.C. Gregory of Clinton, Paul Eddie Gregory (Sheila Murphy)...

Annie Mildred Turner Smith

Annie Mildred Turner Smith

Sep 18, 2016

Annie M. Turner Smith, age 92, of McCormick, SC, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at NHC of Laurens. She was born in Green County, TN, and was a daughter of the late O. L. and Ella Kate Jackson Turner. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Betty Ann Turner of Bulls Gap, TN; two sisters, Mable Turner and Helen...