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

Robert E. "Bobby" Hair

Robert E. "Bobby" Hair

Sep 19, 2023

Robert E. "Bobby" Hair, of Joanna, SC, husband of Shirley Baker Hair, passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born August 31, 1933 in Joanna, SC and was the son of the late William Lester and Lois Byars Hair. Bobby graduated from Clinton High School in 1951 and served his country for two years...

Anthony "Tony" Carlton Gaines Sr.

Anthony "Tony" Carlton Gaines Sr.

Sep 19, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Carlton Gaines, Sr., age 58, of Waterloo, SC, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his sons home. He was born April 29, 1965 in Prosperity, SC and was a son of Paula S. Little of Waterloo and the late Robert Wayne Gaines, Sr. He was formerly employed with Inman Mills of Enoree. Tony was an avid hunter...

James "Pop" E. Sumner

James "Pop" E. Sumner

Sep 17, 2023

James “Pop” E. Sumner, age 74, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born April 10, 1949, in Union, SC and was the son of the late Marion Jefferson Sumner and the late Savannah Bell Shaw Sumner. He was a former Textile employee, a Residential Painter, and Diesel Mechanic. James loved to hunt, fish, and raise...

Donald Francis Peebles

Donald Francis Peebles

Sep 15, 2023

Donald Francis Peebles (b. June 14, 1941) of Clinton, S.C., formerly of Phenix City, Ala., and Adams Center, N.Y., passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 15, 2023. Loved ones surrounded him to the end. A man of many careers, Donald was raised on a family farm in Rodman, N.Y., before opening his own cattle hauling business....

Jon Steven Koenig

Jon Steven Koenig

Sep 14, 2023

Jon Steven Koenig, age 77, widower of Peggy D. Koenig, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home. He was born October 16, 1945 in Michigan and was the son of the late Bruce and Delana Carnahan Koenig. He was a coal miner in the Indiana area until his disability retirement. Jon also was an avid golfer. He is...

Elizabeth "Libby" Mcwatters

Elizabeth "Libby" Mcwatters

Sep 13, 2023

Elizabeth "Libby" McWatters, age 63, of Clinton, SC, wife of Earl E. McWatters, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home. Born February 1, 1960 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of Betty Joann Sanders and the late Talmadge Sanders. Libby retired from Whitten Center at the age of 50 to keep her grandchildren in her home, she...

Tony Curtis English

Tony Curtis English

Sep 13, 2023

Tony Curtis English, age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home. He was born December 30, 1962 in Clinton, South Carolina and is the son of Cleo Carroll and the late Bobby D. English. Tony is survived by his brothers, David English (Teresa), Mitchell English (Kim), Jason English (Stephanie); his sisters, Wanda English and Wendy Ballew Fitzpatrick;...

Larry Lee Hughes

Larry Lee Hughes

Sep 10, 2023

Larry Lee Hughes, age 74, of Joanna, SC, husband of Virginia Fogle Hughes, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home. He was born November 6, 1948 in Gray Court, SC and was a son of the late Lonnie Hughes, Sr. and Doris Rhodes Hughes. Mr. Hughes retired from the textiles industry and was a Veteran of the US...

Joyce Alexander Dallas

Joyce Alexander Dallas

Sep 5, 2023

Joyce Alexander Dallas, 78, resident of 265 Lee Cemetery Road, widow of James Sherrill Dallas, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born July 20, 1945 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late Walter Lewis and Amanda Collier Alexander. Joyce was a devoted member of Bethesda Baptist Church. She was a Sunday...

Marion Dunn Hutcherson

Marion Dunn Hutcherson

Sep 2, 2023

Marion Dunn Hutcherson, age 86, widow of Robert Douglas Hutcherson, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Hospice of Laurens County. She was born October 28, 1936 in Halifax, VA and was the daughter of the late Maynard Earle Dunn and Effie Henry Mayhew Dunn. Mrs. Hutcherson was retired from the Palmetto Bank and was a member of the...

Stanley H. Easter, Sr.

Stanley H. Easter, Sr.

Sep 2, 2023

Stanley H. Easter, Sr., age 87, widower of Marion Bullard Easter, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the National Health Care of Laurens. He was born April 23, 1936 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada and was a son of the late Frank Easter and the late Elizabeth Holm Easter. He was a dairy farmer for many years and...

Sally Ann Beaman Chaney

Sally Ann Beaman Chaney

Sep 2, 2023

Sally Ann Beaman Chaney, age 77, widow of Reid O. Chaney, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born April 6, 1946 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of the late Troy Gerald Beaman, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Keasler Beaman. She was employed at Bailey Elementary School Cafeteria, where the...

Erend Donald M. Henson

Erend Donald M. Henson

Aug 27, 2023

Reverend Donald M. Henson (Donnie), age 84, of Laurens, and loving husband of the late Peggy Joyce Henson, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Boyce and Edna Henson. Reverend Henson was a retired pastor who served Clinton, South Carolina for 25...

Rose Catherine Lavier

Rose Catherine Lavier

Aug 25, 2023

Rose Catherine Lavier, age 66, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Friday, August 25, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Newberry, SC. Born May 30, 1957 in Malone, NY, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Geraldine Hodges Lavier. Rose enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles. She lived for her family, especially her grandbabies. Rose is survived by her...

Larry Neal Edge

Larry Neal Edge

Aug 21, 2023

Larry Neal Edge, of Lake Greenwood, SC, age of 82, passed away after a short illness. He was born November 2, 1940 in Spartanburg County and was the son of the late Joseph Harvey Edge and the late Helen Byars Edge. Larry was a graduate of Woodruff High School and attended Presbyterian College. He was president of Byars Machine Company...

Timothy "T.J." D. Staton

Timothy "T.J." D. Staton

Aug 20, 2023

Timothy “T.J.” D. Staton, age 38, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born March 8, 1985, in Greenwood, SC and was a son of Leigh Jackson (Jerry Jackson) and the late Timothy G. Staton. He is survived by his wife, Heather Staton; his siblings, Jordan, Leann, and Nathan Staton; his grandmothers, Sandra Staton and Shirley Jackson; his stepbrother,...

Margaret Runette Banks

Margaret Runette Banks

Aug 19, 2023

Margaret Runette Banks, age 100, widow of Marion “Sandy” Francis Banks, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born September 25, 1922 in Laurens, SC and was the daughter of the late Carl Alonzo Gwinn and the late Lillie Franks Gwinn, she was retired from the Greenwood Mills Joanna Plant and was a member...

Barbara "Bobbi" Lee Zegen

Barbara "Bobbi" Lee Zegen

Aug 19, 2023

Barbara “Bobbi” Lee Zegen, age 83, widow of Morris Zegen passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the NHC of Laurens. She was born November 21, 1939 in Washington, D.C. and was a daughter of the late Douglas Wolf and the late Hattie May Wolf. She received an Associate’s Degree from American University in Washington, D.C. and was an Opera...

Jaelin "Juke" Guy Wright

Jaelin "Juke" Guy Wright

Aug 19, 2023

Jaelin “Juke” Guy Wright, age 20, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born July 16, 2003 in Laurens, SC and is the son of David A. Wright, Jr. and Ashli N. Haupfear Wright. Jaelin was a hardworking, fun loving young man, who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and had...

Linda Smart

Linda Smart

Aug 15, 2023

Linda Smart, age 79, wife of John Emerson Smart, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. Born October 1, 1943 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Donaldson Vance Wright, Jr. and Emma Louise Elliot Wright. Linda retired from the Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority. She enjoyed participating in the Basket Guild...

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