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

Danny P. Phillips

Danny P. Phillips

May 17, 2024

Danny P. Phillips, age 64, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on November 7, 1959 in Clinton, South Carolina and is the son of Ruth V. Phillips and the late Wallace B. Phillips, Sr.. Danny worked in the textile industry and was a member of the Elizabeth Street Church of God. Danny is survived...

Bobby Jenkins

Bobby Jenkins

May 16, 2024

Bobby Jenkins, age 92, widower of Willie Nell Jenkins, passed away, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. He was born December 25, 1931 in Joanna, South Carolina and was the son of the late Laurence Edgar and Clara Farmer Jenkins. A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be conducted on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00...

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode

May 14, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Bright Mode, age 77, of Joanna, SC, widow of Paul Robert Mode, passed away, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born on September 25, 1946, in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Reverend James F. and Hazel Miriam Fortenberry Bright. Pat retired from Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs after many...

Pauline Chastain King

Pauline Chastain King

May 14, 2024

Pauline Chastain King, age 91, widow of D.C. King, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born February 3, 1933 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late John Chastain and Kansas Clark Chastain. She is survived by her daughter Marie Haney (Junior) of Kinards; her step-children, Kay Duffell ( Roy), Bill...

Randy "Steam" Stevens

Randy "Steam" Stevens

May 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Randall Stevens. He went by Randy but also answered to Steam, Mighty Whitey or Man of Steel. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of our community. Randy left us too soon and with a void that cannot be filled. (He was a big man.) Randy...

Fred "Mitch" Dickerson

Fred "Mitch" Dickerson

May 10, 2024

Fred "Mitch" Dickerson, age 57, formerly of Whitmire, SC, husband of Cindy Tobias Dickerson, passed away, Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home. He was born November 23, 1966 in Greenwood, SC, and was a son of Donna Brown Dickerson of Clinton, and the late Freddie Dickerson. Mitch was a proud local Pipefitter Union 421 Member. He loved relaxing by...

Richard Earl "Shorty" Tinsley

Richard Earl "Shorty" Tinsley

May 9, 2024

Richard Earl “Shorty’ Tinsley age 81 and widower of Samiline Tinsley passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home. He was born Laurens County on March 14, 1943 and was son of the late Jim and Mozelle Patterson Tinsley. Mr. Tinsley retired from Clinton Mills and after his retirement from the mill he worked at Presbyterian College. He was...

Arpad "Arpy" Voller

Arpad "Arpy" Voller

May 9, 2024

Arpad “Arpy” Völler, age 68, husband of Sarah Enzenbacher, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home. Born February 12, 1956 in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, he was a son of the late Sandor and Anna Menyhart Völler. He was a dedicated Tool & Die Maker, having worked at Hudson Tool & Die in Ormond Beach, FL, and later retiring from...

Johnsie Satterfield Tucker

Johnsie Satterfield Tucker

May 7, 2024

Johnsie Satterfield Tucker, age 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her home. She was born January 22, 1981 in Greenwood, South Carolina and was the daughter of Johnny and Vicki Satterfield Tucker. Johnsie was a special person with a big heart. Her family was her world. Her boys were her pride and joy; she was so proud of...

Patricia Prendergast Jackson

Patricia Prendergast Jackson

May 7, 2024

Patricia Prendergast Jackson, age 81, of Clinton, SC, widow of Stephen Earl Jackson, passed away, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home. Born June 10, 1942 in Bellingham, WA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Marion Stephens Prendergast. Mrs. Jackson retired as an LPN from Whitten Center after many years of dedication. She was a devoted...

Clarence Roberson Jr.

Clarence Roberson Jr.

May 7, 2024

Clarence Roberson, Jr., age 66, of 127 W Bluford Street, Clinton, South Carolina was born May 6, 1958 to the late Clarence Roberson, Sr. and Alice Young Roberson. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home. Clarence attended schools in Laurens County School District 56. He was a graduated of Clinton High School, class of...

Tommie Ruth Nelson

Tommie Ruth Nelson

May 6, 2024

Tommie Ruth Nelson, age 90, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Monday, May 6, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. She was born December 10, 1933 in Belton, SC, and was a daughter of the late Norman Augustus and Lizzie Mae Sircey O'Shields. Tommie Ruth was a retired LPN from the Laurens County Hospital and Bailey Hospital. She was...

William G. “Bill” Mayer

William G. “Bill” Mayer

May 5, 2024

William G. “Bill” Mayer, 66, of Laurens, SC, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home. Born August 5, 1957, in Danvers, MA, he was a son of the late Baron Pierson and Kathleen Duncan Mayer. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, and proudly served as a Submariner on the USS Batfish. Bill earned his Law degree...

Andrew "Andy" G. Heiney

Andrew "Andy" G. Heiney

May 5, 2024

Andrew "Andy' G. Heiney, 45, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2024. Andy was born March 9, 1979 to Betty and the late George Heiney, and grew up in Oxford, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Heiney, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Jessie and Johnny Jacks, brother-in-law Bryan (MariPat) Jacks, Stephanie's sons Drew Jacks, Nathan Burton,...

Jackie Goins

Jackie Goins

May 1, 2024

Jackie Goins, age 73, wife of Dewayne Goins passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home. She was born in Union, SC on August 13, 1950 and was a daughter of the late Jack Holcombe and Dorothy Leonhardt Holcombe Jackie’s greatest character was her strong love for her Lord and family, she was a member, treasurer and secretary of...

Dorothy "Dot" Wilson Medlin

Dorothy "Dot" Wilson Medlin

Apr 29, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Wilson Medlin, age 88, of Clinton, SC, widow of Joseph Dupree Medlin, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Langston House. She was born January 23, 1936 in Carlisle, SC, and was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Alpha Omega Cothran Wilson. Dot had several jobs over her lifetime, including, Asten-Johnson, BF Shaw, and Whitten...

Ann Garner Crowder Parkman

Ann Garner Crowder Parkman

Apr 28, 2024

Ann Garner Crowder Parkman, of Clinton, widow of Marvin Irvin Parkman, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home. She was born October 27, 1940 in Royston, GA., and was a daughter of the late Nelson L. and Annie Ruth Saylors Garner. Mrs. Parkman was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church and was active in the Red Hat...

Johnny Dale Phillips

Johnny Dale Phillips

Apr 27, 2024

Johnny Dale Phillips, age 62, of Clinton, SC, husband of Cindy Lea Phillips, passed away, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born March 16, 1962 in Greenwood, SC, and was a son Jerry Phillips and the late Shirley Ann Jones Phillips. Johnny worked for Lanford Industrial Services as a Water Jet Operator. He enjoyed...

Ruby Gwendolyn "Gwen" Snider Riddle

Ruby Gwendolyn "Gwen" Snider Riddle

Apr 25, 2024

Ruby Gwendolyn "Gwen" Snider Riddle, age 80, of Clinton, SC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at NHC of Clinton. She was born September 14, 1943, in Clinton, SC, and was a daughter of the late John Richard Snider, Sr. and Florie Powell Snider. She retired from the City of Clinton Police Department as a Dispatcher and was a lifelong...

Mary Christine "Chris" Ozbirn

Mary Christine "Chris" Ozbirn

Apr 24, 2024

Mary Christine “Chris” Ozbirn, 75, Tuscumbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Clinton, South Carolina on December 08, 1948. She was founder and served as Director of the Franklin County Archives in Russellville for 20 years and was the Franklin County Historian for more than 30 years. She had served as President of the Tennessee...

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