Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Ronald "Tweety Bird" Sterling Maness
May 30, 2023
Ronald “Tweety Bird” Maness, age 84, widower of Jo Lane Maness his wife of 60 years, he passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home. He was born August 4, 1938 in Whitmire, SC and was a son of the late Bascom and Bonnie Tankersley Maness. He was retired from Cone Mills in Carlisle after 43 year of service,...
Florence "Flo" Farmer Brawley
May 29, 2023
Florence "Flo" Farmer Brawley, age 76, wife of Jesse "Chip" Brawley, passed away, Monday, May 29, 2023, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born January 21, 1947 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Carl “Lefty” Farmer and Doris Case Farmer. Flo retired from Joanna Woodson Elementary School and formerly worked at EL Mansure. She loved her...
Charles Robert James Sr
May 27, 2023
Charles Robert James, Sr. (Bob), of Clinton, South Carolina passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023 after reaching the age of 82 years old. After weeks of failing health, he died peacefully within his home in Clinton, South Carolina with his beloved children and grandchildren by his side. Bob was born on January 24, 1941 in Clinton, SC son to...
Jewel Bradley Knight
May 25, 2023
Jewel Bradley Knight, age 84, of Laurens, widow of William Ansel Knight, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community. She was born July 4, 1938 in Inman, SC and was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Wilburn Bradley. Mrs. Knight was retired from the Laurens Shirt Plant. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending...
Josie Grey Brewer
May 18, 2023
Josie Grey Brewer passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, as her parents held her on May 18, 2023. Josie Grey was born May 10, 2023. During her short week of life here on earth she touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on...
Susie Kellett Young
May 15, 2023
Susie Kellett Young, 57, of Laurens, wife of Ray Young, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home. She was born December 30, 1965 in Laurens and was a daughter of the late Mary Tucker Kellett. Susie was a CNA and private caregiver, and formerly worked in the textiles industry. She is survived by her soulmate and husband of...
June Hunnicutt Spivey
May 15, 2023
June Hunnicutt Spivey, age 74, of Kinards, SC, wife of Forrest Spivey, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home. She was born June 14, 1948 in Newberry, SC and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Crapps Hunnicutt. A lifelong caregiver, June worked at Whitten Center and Laurens County Special Needs and Disability Board. She loved...
Myrtle Strickland Wesson
May 14, 2023
Myrtle Strickland Wesson, 85, widow of Charles “Charlie” Wesson, entered eternal rest May 14, 2023 at NHC-Clinton. She was born January 4, 1938 in Greenwood and grew up in Ninety-Six, SC and was the daughter of the late Samuel "Boyd" Strickland and Helen Faulkner Strickland. Myrtle worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Carl Wessinger, DDS for over 25 years....
Lou Maudelle Hughes Finley
May 14, 2023
Lou Maudelle Hughes Finley, 99, of Mountville, SC, widow of Albert Jerome Finley, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home. Born April 28, 1924 near Fountain Inn, SC, she was a daughter of the late Duff Perry and Maude Watson Hughes. Mrs. Finley was a secretary at Presbyterian College for 22 years. She was a member of Mountville...
Mary Ann Pukavich Owens
May 13, 2023
Mary Ann Pukavich Owens, a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ went to be with Him on May 13, two weeks shy of her 82nd birthday. Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of William and Caroline Pukavich, both immigrants from Lithuania. After graduating St. Mary's high school, Mary Ann attended St. Francis School...
Kanova C. Wright
May 12, 2023
Kanova C. Wright, of Clinton, wife of Steven C. Wright, went home to be with our Lord after a long illness, Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home. Kanova was born January 27, 1945 in Charlotte, N.C. and was a daughter of the late, John M. Corn and Lucile Baker Morse. She studied Computer Science at Piedmont Technical College, retired...
Barbara Anne Grimm Rose
May 9, 2023
Barbara Anne Grimm Rose, age 64, widow of Ralph “Buddy” Rose, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born January 27, 1959 in Indiana, PA, and was the daughter of the late William Albert and Virginia Mae Bartholomew Grimm. Barbara was a homemaker, she always made sure her children were well cared for...
Stephen "Andrew" Polson
May 9, 2023
Stephen "Andrew" Polson, age 31, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born October 1, 1991 in Laurens, SC, and was a son of Tammy Gable Polson of Clinton, and the late James Otis Polson. Andrew enjoyed spending time at the Open Door Ministry. He was a loving son, father,...
Patricia Ann Brooks
May 9, 2023
Patricia Ann Brooks, age 78, of Clinton, SC, widow of Sidney George Brooks, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at NHC of Clinton. She was born December 19, 1944 in Whitmire, SC, and was a daughter of the late Chalmers and Jessie Mae Conyers Broome. Patricia retired from Timken – Clinton Plant and was formerly employed with Greenwood Mills –...
Marci Anna Trotter
May 7, 2023
Marci Anna Trotter, age 50, of Clinton, SC, wife of Kenneth Scott Trotter, passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home. She was born January 1, 1973 in Gaffney, SC, and was a daughter of the late Calvin Edward and Patricia Anna Wilson Franklin. She was formerly employed with Clinton Mills-Bailey Plant. She enjoyed helping others by volunteering at...
Stephen Earl Jackson
May 5, 2023
Stephen Earl Jackson, age 77, of Clinton, SC, husband of Patricia Jackson, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County. He was born April 26, 1946 in Greenwood, SC, and was a son of the late James Earl and Sybil Jones Jackson. Steve retired from Timken and was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed playing...
Gail Weddle Riley
May 5, 2023
Gail Weddle Riley, age 65, of Clinton, SC, wife of Ray Riley, Jr., passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Prisma Health - Laurens County Hospital. She was born May 4, 1958 in Danville, VA, and was a daughter of Beatrice Taylor Weddle and the late Paul Weddle. Gail was employed with Laurens County School District 56 at Eastside Elementary....
Jim Braswell
May 3, 2023
Jim Braswell, age 88, husband of Sally Pitts Braswell, passed away, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Hospice of Laurens County. Born May 23, 1934 in Clinton, SC, he was a son of the late Willie Earl and Eunice Dover Braswell. Jim retired from Clinton Mills as an electrician and early in his career he played baseball in the Textile League...
Johnny Bull
May 3, 2023
Johnny Bull, age 73, resident of Singing Pines Road, widower of Gloria J. Bull, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home. He was born September 6, 1949 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Ira E. Bull and the late Gladys Lee Hellams Bull. He was a Vietnam veteran of the Marine Corp and US...
Barbara Holley Crapps
May 2, 2023
Barbara Holley Crapps, age 71, of Kinards, SC, widow of Travis Crapps passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her daughter's home. She was born December 10, 1951 in Greenwood and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Betty Harrison Holley. Mrs. Crapps retired from Newberry College as the Assistant to the Director of the Indian Club. She loved...
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