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

Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Roberts

Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Roberts

Sep 10, 2012

Dateline – Laurens, SC Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Roberts 53, of 118 Lynn Ave, Laurens, SC passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at his home. He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of Betty Seay Roberts and the late Charles W. Roberts. In addition to his mother Mr. Roberts is survived by his son, Joshua Roberts of Laurens;...

James "J.M." Brewington

James "J.M." Brewington

Sep 5, 2012

Dateline-Ware Shoals, SC James M. “J.M.” Brewington, age 82, of 60 Adams Drive, widower of Geneva Brewington, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Hospice Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Spartanburg County, and was the son of the late James B. Brewington and Irene Lawson Brewington Easley. Mr. Brewington retired from Clinton Mills,...

Janie Lee Bedenbaugh

Janie Lee Bedenbaugh

Sep 2, 2012

Dateline-Joanna, SC Janie Lee Bedenbaugh, age 94, formerly of Joanna and widow of Jakie Bedenbaugh, Sr. passed away Sunday, September 2nd at her home. She was born in Saluda County, and was a daughter of the late Lawrence K. and Lila Mae Berry Bedenbaugh. She was retired from Whitten Center and was a member of the Breakthrough Tabernacle Church in...

Johnny Walter Arrowood

Johnny Walter Arrowood

Sep 1, 2012

Dateline-Whitmire, SC Johnny Walter Arrowood age 86, devoted husband of Kate English Arrowood of 108 O’Dell St. passed away Saturday, Sept. 1st at the Laurens County Hospice House. He was born in Whitmire, SC and was a son of the late George Allen and Daisy Sligh Arrowood. Mr. Arrowood was employed at Carlisle Finishing Company for 20 years and retired...

Don Gary Simpson

Don Gary Simpson

Aug 30, 2012

Don Gary Simpson, age 71 formerly of 103 Church Street, passed away Thursday, August 30th at the NE Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. He was born in Anderson, SC and was a son of the late Paul Ricky and Gertha Anderson Simpson. Mr. Simpson retired from stained glass work and was of the Baptist faith. He loved selling cars...

Madie Jean Boyce Price

Madie Jean Boyce Price

Aug 29, 2012

Dateline-Clinton, SC Madie Jean Boyce Price, age 75 of 17 Tina Dr., passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. She was born in Joanna, SC and was a daughter of the late Rafe Russell and Madie Elizabeth Rogers Boyce. Mrs. Price retired from Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Surviving are her...

Carolyn Asbill Tidwell

Carolyn Asbill Tidwell

Aug 29, 2012

Carolyn Asbill Tidwell age 71, of 703 Cedar Street died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Laurens County Hospice House. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Brunson Asbill Sr. and Willette Shealy Asbill. Mrs. Tidwell was retired from the Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority and was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church. Surviving...

Dorothy Cox Holmes

Dorothy Cox Holmes

Aug 28, 2012

Dateline-Waterloo, SC Dorothy Cox Holmes, age 85 of Waterloo, SC passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Dorothy was born January 14, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC and was the daughter of the late Walker Erwin and Anita Leonard Cox. She married William Osbourne Holmes on February 1, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC. He preceded her in death in...

Carolyn Garrison Gunnels

Carolyn Garrison Gunnels

Aug 26, 2012

Dateline- Laurens, SC Carolyn Garrison Gunnels age 67, of 2728 Indian Mound Road and widow of Ralph Lee Gunnels, Sr., died Sunday, August 26, 2011 at her home. She was born in Anderson and was a daughter of the late Gordon and Anna Saxon Garrison. Mrs. Gunnels was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, Michael...

William "Billy" Nelson

William "Billy" Nelson

Aug 23, 2012

Dateline- Clinton, SC William “Billy” Nelson, age 76, of 7 Peachtree St. died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Laurens County Hospital. He was born in Cross Anchor and was the son of the late Odie James and Edna Louise Pace Nelson. Mr. Nelson was retired from Greenwood Mills and was a sports enthusiast. Surviving are one son, Kerry Nelson...

Ann Elizabeth (Betty) Patterson

Ann Elizabeth (Betty) Patterson

Aug 22, 2012

Ann Elizabeth (Betty) Brown Patterson, widow of William L. (Billy) Patterson, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. She was born August 13, 1927 in Starr, SC and was the daughter of the late Walter T. Brown and Mamie Shirley Brown. Her brother Marshall L. Brown predeceases her. Mrs. Patterson attended the schools of Starr, SC...

Alice "Jewell" Mcgee

Alice "Jewell" Mcgee

Aug 22, 2012

Dateline-Clinton, SC Alice “Jewell” McGee, age 65 of 282 Locust Street and widow of Alex Gerald “Jerry” McGee, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at her home. She was born in Elberton, GA and was a daughter of Melvin D. Johnson of Clinton and the late Nettie Julia Davis Johnson. Mrs. McGee was retired from Clinton Mills and later, Torrington Bearing...

Ethelese H. Steele

Ethelese H. Steele

Aug 19, 2012

Ethelese H. Steele,went home to be with Jesus on August 19, 2012. She was born in Gainesville, Florida and was the daughter of the late Alvin Lester and Ada Vandiver Harrison. Mrs. Steele was a graduate of Furman University and retired from BellSouth where she worked for 37 years. She was a member of the Pioneer Club and Pilot Club...

Lynn Robertson Alexander

Lynn Robertson Alexander

Aug 17, 2012

Lynn Robertson Alexander age 59, of 4005 College Street, and widow of Gordon W. Alexander, died Friday, August 17th in Chapin. She was born in Newberry and was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Margaret Gosnell Robertson. Mrs. Alexander was an employee of the Kraft Foods Plant in Newberry. She is survived by a son, Donald W. Alexander of...

Bradley K. Medlin, Sr.

Bradley K. Medlin, Sr.

Aug 12, 2012

Dateline-Clinton, SC Bradley K. Medlin, Sr. age 66 of 104 S. Holland St., passed away Sunday, August 12th at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late James and Maude Lloyd Medlin. Mr. Medlin was a former employee of B. F. Shaw. Surviving are two sons, Kenny Medlin and wife, Sherry and...

Belvin H. Spires

Belvin H. Spires

Aug 12, 2012

Belvin H. Spires, age 95 of 41 Spires Dr., passed away Sunday, August 12th at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born in Whitmire, SC and was a son of the late Bennie H. and Eunice Gertrude Hardman Spires. Mr. Spires was retired from J.P. Stevens Watts Plant, was a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran and of the...

Mary Bailey Vance Suitt

Mary Bailey Vance Suitt

Aug 12, 2012

Mary Bailey Vance Suitt, 61 Wife, Mother, Artist, Philanthropist and Board Member Mary Bailey Vance Suitt was an enduring wife, mother, artist, philanthropist and board member as well as past Chairman and Director of the Clinton Investment Company. She was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Georgia and the Anchor Sunday School Class. Mary Bailey Vance Suitt died...

Edna K. Stribling

Edna K. Stribling

Aug 12, 2012

Edna K. Stribling, age 84, of 1813 Indian Mound Rd. died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at her home. She was born in Laurens and was the daughter of the late Oscar S. and Nora Belle Freeman Stribling. Miss Stribling taught 7th grade at the Garlington St. School and later the 2nd grade at the Laurens District 55 School. She was...

Ruby Lynn Corteville

Ruby Lynn Corteville

Aug 11, 2012

Ruby Lynn Corteville, age 47, of 881 Steve Thompson Rd. died Saturday, August 11, 2012 in the Laurens County Hospital. She was born in Sumter and was the daughter of the late Dudley and Eliease Hatfield. Mrs. Corteville was a homemaker and is survived by her husband, William Corteville of the home; a daughter, Stacy Corteville of Laurens; a son,...

Willie "Bud" Templeton, Jr.

Willie "Bud" Templeton, Jr.

Aug 8, 2012

Willie “Bud” Templeton, age 77 of 29 Concrete Dr. and husband of Betty Walker Templeton passed away Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 at his home. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Samuel and Estelle Brewer Templeton. Mr. Templeton was retired from The Torringtons Bearing Company, was a member of the First Baptist Church and prior...

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