Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway
Jan 10, 2025
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway, age 82, passed away, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born on March 28, 1942 in Laurens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Bruce Sams and Daisy Owings Sams. Sarah was raised at Epworth Children’s Home. She was an employee of Clinton Mills – Bailey Plant for...
Charles "Terry" Campbell
Jan 7, 2025
Charles “Terry” Campbell, age 83, of Clinton, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born January 17, 1941 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Grange and Beatrice Garrett Campbell. Terry was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and retired from Clinton Mills. He also worked as a courier with Arthur State...
James Harold Woody
Jan 7, 2025
James Harold Woody, age 89, of Clinton, widower of Alsie Wilkie Woody, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his daughter’s home.
He was born February 26, 1935 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Ottie R. Woody and Pearl Bailey Woody. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as Military Police. He retired from...
Richard Kinard Littleton, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Richard “Kinard” Littleton, Sr., age 82, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at Lexington Hospice House.
He was born January 24, 1942 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Wesley Brooks Littleton and Vera Powell Littleton. He served his country as a member of the SC National Guard. He also worked for United Insurance Company in Clinton, Modern...
Ruby E. Stockman
Jan 5, 2025
Ruby E. Stockman, age 78, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Sunday, January 5, 2025 at NHC of Clinton.
Born September 10, 1946 in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Virgil C. Ballentine and Ruth Bonnet Ballentine. Ruby worked with Dayco Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Health in Clinton, SC.
Ruby is survived by her son, Matthew Stockman...
Marion Smith Simmons
Jan 3, 2025
Marion Smith Simmons, resident of Clinton, died at the Presbyterian Community of Clinton on January 3, 2025, at the age of 102.
She was born the daughter of the late Clyde and Louise Smith in Saluda, SC, on November 19, 1922. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended Presbyterian College for two years in the Business School Program. Lynn W....
Edward "Ed" Parrison Dixon, Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Edward “Ed” Parrison Dixon, Jr., age 80, of Laurens, widower of Mary Evelyn “Eve” Shirley Dixon, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 14, 1944 in Hartsville, SC and was the son of the late Edward Parrison Dixon, Sr. and Inez Gainey Dixon. Edward was a graduate of Hartsville High School and...
Myrna C. Whitmire
Jan 2, 2025
Myrna C. Whitmire, age 66 and wife of Warren G. Whitmire, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home.
She was born San Fernando, Philippines and was a daughter of the late Pelagio Cabading and Virginia Mamaril Cabading.
Myrna was a proud graduate of the University of Santo Tomas where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Commerce, majoring in...
Nancy Inez Campbell
Dec 30, 2024
Nancy Inez Campbell, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family and met her Lord on Monday December 30, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus.
She was born February 20, 1945 in Greenville, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John Harvey Hawkins and Angie Staton Hawkins. Nancy was a wonderful Mom and loved her family.
Nancy...
William "Bubba" Milton Bridges
Dec 27, 2024
William “Bubba” Milton Bridges, age 75, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
Bubba was born February 24, 1949 in Joanna, SC and was the son of the late Milton Avery Bridges and the late Bobbie Franklin Bridges. Bubba was the kind to never meet or see someone he didn’t know, was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Clemson Tigers....
Myra King Turk
Dec 22, 2024
Myra King Turk, 71, of Laurens, SC, wife of Robert Turk, passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born May 27, 1953 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Heyward Richard King, Sr. and Rosa Cornelia Terry King. Myra retired as a LPN and was of the Baptist faith. She loved the beach and...
Willie Mae "Shorty" Patterson
Dec 16, 2024
Willie Mae “Shorty” Patterson, age 97, widow of Charles Edward Patterson, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, in Simpsonville, SC.
Born June 19, 1927 in Union, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude P. and Corine McGowan Grady. She retired from the Greenwood Mills Joanna plant after many dedicated years of service. Shorty loved spending time with her family...
Lula Gail Blackwell
Dec 15, 2024
Lula Gail Blackwell, age 74, wife of Jeffrey Brian Blackwell, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Gail was born on July 16, 1950 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Paul Foster and Vera Hedspeth Foster. She retired after 30 plus years from Whitten Center as a nurse and teacher....
Mary Magdaline Satterfield
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Magdaline Satterfield, age 94, widow of Garel C. Satterfield, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 22, 1930 in Chester, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late John William Bagwell and Sallie Mae Willard Bagwell. Mary was the owner of Mary’s Beauty Salon and a member of the Laurens Church of...
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland
Dec 14, 2024
December 11, 1965- December 14, 2024
Beth Jeffcoat Copeland, a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, gran, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home. Born on December 11 in Orangeburg, SC, Beth was the daughter of Carolyn Jeffcoat and the late Gerald Jeffcoat Sr.
Beth was raised in Greenwood, SC and graduated Greenwood High School in 1984. She leaves...
Roger Dale Jackson, I
Dec 12, 2024
Roger Dale Jackson, I, age 77, widower of Norma Jean Jackson, passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born on March 28, 1947 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the son of the late Nettie Lou Rollins. Dale was a member of the Joanna First Baptist Church, and he enjoyed racing, drag racing and mud trucks....
Trudy S. Turner
Dec 11, 2024
Trudy S. Turner, age 80, widow of Niles Turner, and formerly of Woodruff, SC passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.
She was born on August 22, 1944 in Spartanburg County, SC and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Sara Frances Lawson Sumner. She and Niles were the owners of Wolverine Den, Neptune’s Kitchen...
Doris Owens Benjamin
Dec 10, 2024
Doris Owens Benjamin, age 95, of Clinton, widow of Edgar L. Benjamin Sr., passed away, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born November 14, 1929 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Plumer and Ruth Stewart Owens. Doris dedicated her career to Belk Department Store, where she made many lasting friendships and memories.
She is...
Barbara Ruth Brotherton
Dec 9, 2024
Barbara Ruth Brotherton (known to most as Bobbie), age 89, of Boiling Springs, SC, widow of Lawrence Darrell Brotherton, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Lakewood Assisted Living.
A native of Whitmire, SC, Barbara was the daughter of the late Clyde Francis and Maude Sinclair Overstreet.
Barbara is survived by her son, Darrell and his...
Harold Adair Coleman, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Harold Adair Coleman, Jr., a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on December 3, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on August 13, 1944, in Laurens, SC, Harold was the son of the late Harold Adair Coleman, Sr. and Emma Boyd Coleman.
Harold's life was marked by his dedication to service and community. He...
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