Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Wallace Michael "Mike" Crumpton Sr.
Jun 12, 2023
Wallace Michael "Mike" Crumpton, Sr., 70, of Whitmire, SC, husband of Kathy Franklin Crumpton, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home. He was born March 27, 1953 in Newberry, SC, and was a son of the late Thomas Chris and Betsy Attaway Crumpton. Mike retired from the SC National Guard after 28 years of service. He was a...
Harold Eugene Larson
Jun 12, 2023
Harold Eugene Larson, 97, of Newberry, SC, widower of Patricia Ann Larson, passed away, Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Presbyterian Communities of SC - Clinton. Born February 20, 1926 in Sioux Falls, SD, he was a son of the late Paul Seth and Etta Josephine Walker Larson. Harold was a graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and...
Dale Allen Mitchell
Jun 12, 2023
Dale Allen Mitchell, 80, of Laurens, SC, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Dale was born March 15, 1943 in East Troy, Wisconsin and was a son of the late Lester Mitchell and the late Evelyn (Ratliff) Mitchell. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, and was retired from Waukesha Engines,...
Dawn Moates
Jun 10, 2023
Dawn Moates, 56, of Newberry, SC, wife of David Preston, Sr., passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Born June 15, 1966 in Hudson, New York, she was a daughter of the late Angela Mayana Kunz Teseniar. Dawn took great care of her home and family. She was the best and most proud mom anyone could...
Jim Wade Miller Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
Jim Wade Miller, Jr., age 94, of Summerville, widower of Suzanne Slater Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Born August 31, 1928 in Mountville, SC, he was a son of the late Jim Wade Miller, Sr. and Eva Pauline Hollis Miller. Jim grew up on his father's cotton farm and graduated from Mountville High School...
Danny Lee Bellue
Jun 4, 2023
Danny Lee Bellue, 64, of Greenville, SC, passed away, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at McCall Hospice House of Greenville. He was born May 30, 1959 in Greenville, SC, and was a son Bobbie Jean Griffin Bellue of Clinton and the late Hillard Bellue. Danny was formerly employed with Evergreen Skills of Laurens County. Surviving in addition to his mother, are...
Jerri Ann Clarke
Jun 2, 2023
Jerri Ann Clarke, 42, of Waterloo, joined her Lord and Savior on Friday June 2, 2023 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born July 20, 1980 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of the late Jerry Bradley Clarke of Laurens. Jerri Ann had a zest for humor and brought light to all around her. She had a knack...
Billy Prince
Jun 1, 2023
Billy Prince, age 82, of Clinton, SC, husband of Brenda Motes Prince, passed away, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home. Born August 14, 1940 in Laurens County, SC, he was a son of the late C.B. Prince and Maggie Campbell Prince. He was the owner of Billy Prince’s Home Repair. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Johnnie Karen Butler
May 31, 2023
Johnnie Karen Butler, age 75, resident of Watts Avenue, widow of Horace William “Toby” Butler, Sr., passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home. She was born September 26, 1947 in Sevierville, TN, and was a daughter of the late John and Hazel Wilbanks Moore. Mrs. Butler was a member of Bellview Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
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...
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