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

Clara Goff Morgan

Clara Goff Morgan

Jan 20, 2016

Dateline-Joanna, SC Clara Goff Morgan age 70 of 513 Browning Ave., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20th, 2016 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Saluda, SC and was a daughter of the late Lester and Louise Allen Goff. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Jenkins (Jeff) of Joanna and two grandchildren, Jessica and Brandon Jenkins. Mrs....

James "Jimmy" W. Griffin

James "Jimmy" W. Griffin

Jan 19, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC James “Jimmy” W. Griffin, age 65, of 28373 Hwy 76 E, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born in Charleston and was a son of the late Blancit W. and Loretta Daniels Griffin Holbrook.. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Warren (Joe) of Florence; his sister,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Simpson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Simpson

Jan 17, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Jacqueline (Jackie) Simpson, age 61, of 1138 Little Acre Road, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at MUSC. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Harvey Otis and Eula Bishop Shealy. Mrs. Simpson was an employee of Arthur State Bank and a member and pianist of Holly Grove Baptist Church. She...

Alma "Amy" Richey Werts

Alma "Amy" Richey Werts

Jan 16, 2016

Dateline-Clinton, SC Alma “Amy” Richey Werts age 78 of 110 Academy St. and widow of Giles Werts, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Hospice of Laurens County. She was born in Anderson, SC and was a daughter of the late Hewlett and Janna Ruth Stewart Richey. Mrs. Werts was a retired employee...

John R. Sirmans

John R. Sirmans

Jan 16, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC John R. Sirmans, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the NHC of Clinton. Mr. Sirmans was retired from Ceramic Installations. He was an US Navy Veteran and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was the last member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by his wife, Lois Sirmans, and his...

Frank Earl Johnson

Frank Earl Johnson

Jan 14, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Frank Earl Johnson, age 69, of 1117 Fairview Church Road, passed away Thursday, January 14th at Laurens County Hospital. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late James Earl and Myrtle Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong and proud member of Fairview Baptist Church with 43 years of perfect attendance. He is...

Tony Lee Benson

Tony Lee Benson

Jan 13, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Tony Lee Benson, age 80, of 200 E. Centennial Street, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Presbyterian Home. He was born in Chester and was a son of the late Miller Blease and Virginia Mobley Benson. Mr. Benson was a graduate of Presbyterian College Class of 1960 and played football and baseball for the PC...

Durrell "Dee" Edgar Samples

Durrell "Dee" Edgar Samples

Jan 13, 2016

Dateline – Clinton Durrell “Dee” Edgar Samples, age 71, of 2400 Scurry Island Rd in Chappells, SC passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was the son of the late Wilford and Bessie Quinn Samples. He is survived by his daughter, Becky Fowler (David) of Fountain Inn; his brother, Paul Samples; two grandchildren, Dusty Fowler (Terra) and Amber Smith (Levi);...

Charlie Lester Smith

Charlie Lester Smith

Jan 12, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Charlie Lester Smith, age 71, of 590 Gastley Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Laurens County Hospital. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Charlie and Onie Harrison Smith. Mr. Smith was an active member of Holly Grove Baptist Church and served honorably in US Navy aboard the...

Helen Correa

Helen Correa

Jan 12, 2016

Dateline – Laurens, SC Helen Correa, age 53, passed away January 12, 2016 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born in New York, NY and was a daughter of the late Juan and Milagros Rivera Correa. She is survived by her sons, Yamil Marcantonio Williams, William Amiel Gonzalez, and Leandro Moises Gonzalez and her sisters, Jackiline Correa-Alley and Waleska...

Donald Eugene Prater

Donald Eugene Prater

Jan 11, 2016

Dateline – Joanna, SC Donald Prater, age 62, of 611 Blalock Drive, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Joanna and was a son of the late Edison and Willie Rice Prater. Mr. Prater was a retired employee of Asten-Johnson with 41 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...

George "Smokey" Thomas Alverson

George "Smokey" Thomas Alverson

Jan 11, 2016

Dateline – Whitmire, SC George Thomas “Smokey” Alverson, age 64, of 941 Carlisle Whitmire Hwy, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center. He was born in Union and was a son of the late George and Annie Bell Maybin Alverson. Mr. Alverson was a former supervisor of the Carlisle Mill and Maintenance Tech at Walmart Distribution. He...

Joanne Padgett Bagwell

Joanne Padgett Bagwell

Jan 10, 2016

Dateline-Laurens, SC JoAnne Padgett Bagwell age 76 of 101 Jennifer Lane and the widow of David A. Bagwell, Sr., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Laurens, SC and was a daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy Louise Walker Padgett. Mrs. Bagwell was retired from Jostens Cap and Gown and...

Libby Price

Libby Price

Jan 10, 2016

Dateline-Laurens, SC Libby Price, age 49, of 46 Niche Drive, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Greenville County and was a daughter to the late Mitchell and Virginia Campbell Barton. Mrs. Price was formerly employed at the Furman Textile Plant in Simpsonville and with the Laurens County Disabilities and Special...

Betty Jolene Sineath

Betty Jolene Sineath

Jan 4, 2016

Dateline – Joanna, SC Betty Jolene Sineath, of 309 Burnes St, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Gaffney and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Illa Mae Bidix Hallman. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Ashley of Laurens and Brandy Fuller of Clinton; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and her special...

Virginia Bell Traynham

Virginia Bell Traynham

Dec 30, 2015

Dateline – Laurens Virginia Bell Traynham, age 65, of 2780 Bellview Church Rd, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late William H. Bell, Jr and the late Virginia Southern Bell. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Williams Buffington, and husband Corey Buffington of Laurens;...

Charles P. Swofford

Charles P. Swofford

Dec 25, 2015

Dateline – Laurens, SC Charles P. Swofford, Sr., age 76, of Laurens, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Swofford; his sons, Chuck Swofford and Steven Swofford and families; step-son, Donnie Andrews and family; step-daughter, Stephanie Ann Andrews; his sister, Betty Lee Bolt; his brothers Bob, Aubrey, John and Joe Swofford and families. The...

Franklin O'Neal Simmons

Franklin O'Neal Simmons

Dec 24, 2015

Laurens, SC Franklin O’Neal Simmons Franklin O’Neal Simmons, 72, formerly of Ekom Beach Road, Laurens, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Self Regional Healthcare. Born in Woodruff, SC, he was a son of the late Boyd J. and Elizabeth Evett Simmons. Mr. Simmons was also the grandson of the late Damie and Hubert Evett formerly of Greenville, and...

Carol Tumblin Franks

Carol Tumblin Franks

Dec 23, 2015

Dateline – Laurens, SC Carol Tumblin Franks, age 72, of 197 Fairgrounds Road, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born in Laurens County and was a daughter of the late Thomas Drayton and Virginia Babb Tumblin. She is survived by her son Bruce Franks of Woodruff; her daughter, Ann F. Landers...

Francis Marion "Roller" Craine

Francis Marion "Roller" Craine

Dec 20, 2015

Dateline – Laurens, SC Francis Marion “Roller” Craine, age 89 of 204 Oakwood Dr., passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the NHC of Greenville, SC. He was the husband of the late Edith Curry Craine. He was born in Simpsonville, SC, and was the son of the late Rev. Ray Craine and Nell Hinton Craine. Mr. Craine was a...

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