Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Horace D. Payne, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Horace D. Payne, Jr., age 83, widower of Susan Workman Payne, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at NHC of Clinton.
He was born on July 7, 1941 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late, Horace D. Payne, Sr. and Nancy B. Copeland Payne. Horace was a partner and operator of the H.D. Payne Oil Company. He...
Doris Baldwin Milam
Dec 2, 2024
Doris Baldwin Milam, age 98, widow of Marian E. Milam, Sr., passed away, Monday, at the Hospice House of Laurens County.
Doris was born on March 31, 1926 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Coke Baldwin, Sr. and Lucia McIlwain Baldwin. She is the last surviving member of the Baldwin family. Doris attended Winthrop University...
Patricia "Pat" F. Smith
Nov 30, 2024
Patricia “Pat” F. Smith, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Hospice House of Clinton.
She was born January 17, 1949 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of the late Sherman Cooper and Mary Frances Ballard Cooper. She retired from Clinton Mills Lydia Plant and was a member of Hurricane Baptist Church. Pat enjoyed shopping and spending...
Richard (Ric) Dennis DeTroia
Nov 27, 2024
Richard (Ric) Dennis DeTroia, of Clinton, SC, peacefully passed away at home with his wife by his side on November 27, 2024 at the age of 72 after fighting a courageous and fearless battle with cancer.
Ric was born December 18, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island and was the son of the late Alfred J. DeTroia and Catherine D. DeTroia. Ric...
Emma Lou Bryant Worley
Nov 27, 2024
Emma Lou Bryant Worley, age 86, passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Born December 18, 1937, in La France, SC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Benjamin and Ressie Lee Daccus Bryant. Emma formerly worked at the Ora Mill in Anderson and Anderson Hosiery in Clinton. She enjoyed visiting with family and...
Minnie Catherine "Cathy" Bell
Nov 23, 2024
Minnie Catherine “Cathy” Bell, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Cathy was born on July 26, 1954 in Laurens, SC, to the late Llewellyn and Frances Patton Turner. She graduated from Ford High School in 1972, where she enjoyed participating in the band. Cathy went...
John Wayne Lawson
Nov 22, 2024
John Wayne Lawson, age 53, of Whitmire, SC, passed away, Friday, November 22, 2024, at his home.
Born May 21, 1971 in Batesburg, SC, he was a son of the late Billie Ann Cockerell Storey. John was formerly employed with Shakespeare in Newberry and was a member of Park Road Baptist Church in Prosperity. He had a passion for painting and...
Jimmi Ann Carnes Muse
Nov 21, 2024
Jimmi Ann Carnes Muse, age 72, of Laurens, wife of David Muse, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home.
Born January 28, 1952 in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur Carnes, Jr. and Marie Seeger Carnes. She was a lifelong educator and instructor of theatrical arts.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00...
Chasity Lynn Butler
Nov 20, 2024
Chasity Lynn Butler, age 46, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Self Regional Healthcare.
She was born on October 17, 1978 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of Freda Satterfield Butler of Waterloo and the late Louis “Billy” Butler III. Chasity worked in textiles, several convenience stores and as a waitress. She attended Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Chasity is survived...
Kathleen Walker McCullough
Nov 19, 2024
Kathleen Walker McCullough, age 77, widow of Winfred D. “Mac” McCullough, passed away, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at NHC of Clinton.
Born December 4, 1946 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Walker and EllaFair Gilliam Walker. Kathleen was a Register Nurse and worked for LCDSN. She was also the co-owner and secretary for Dixie Fence. She...
Valarie "Bal Bal" Conner Howard
Nov 12, 2024
Valarie “Bal Bal” Howard, passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her home in Kinards, SC, at the age of 65.
Val was born to late Barbara and Bentley Conner on March 6, 1959 as the oldest of three girls. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Donna and Kaye. Val was the beloved wife of the late Richard “Pete” Howard....
Sherale Bullard Bundrick
Nov 12, 2024
Sherale Bullard Bundrick, age 71, of Whitmire, wife of 54 years to Derrill Bundrick, passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital.
Born October 9, 1953 in Whitmire, SC, she was the daughter of the late, George and Mary Ellen Reid Bullard. Sherale was formerly employed with Regal Mills and worked for several convenience stores in the Whitmire...
Wanda Jane Clark Broome
Nov 11, 2024
Wanda Jane Clark Broome, age 57, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Born August 18, 1967 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late, Richard L. Clark, Sr. and Virginia Wilson Clark.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Frankie Broome; her son, Nicolas Tarrant (Christie) of Kenton, TN; her...
John Lewis Wallace
Nov 11, 2024
John Lewis Wallace, age 67, of Clinton, SC, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital from complications due to a massive stroke.
Born July 20, 1957 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Lewis N. Wallace and Arminta L. Wallace. John graduated from Clinton High School and Presbyterian College. A lover of...
Allison Laird
Nov 11, 2024
Allison Laird, age 43, passed away, on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 9, 1981 and is the daughter of Troy S. and Wanda Willoughby Laird. Allison was a former employee of the USC Pulmonary. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church where she was baptized in...
Bennie B. Brewer
Nov 10, 2024
Dateline - Clinton, SC
Bennie B. Brewer, age 83, of Clinton, SC, husband of Alice Brewer, passed away, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home.
Born October 7, 1941 in Clinton, SC, he was a son of the late Bennie and Irene Merchant Brewer. Bennie was a proud US Navy Veteran and worked at Clinton Mills for many years and later retired...
Elizabeth "Liz" Grace Harvey Keyes
Nov 9, 2024
Elizabeth Grace Harvey Keyes, RN, BSN took her final breath at home in Clinton, S.C., Saturday, November 9, 2024.
She was known as Liz by her friends, Lizzie by her beloved husband, and “the British nurse” by most of Laurens County.
She began her nursing career in 1981 as a student of the Princess Alexandra School of Nursing in London, England. She...
Olive Gruber
Nov 4, 2024
Olive Gruber, age 91, of Joanna, wife of Pickle Gruber, passed away, Monday, November 4, 2024 at NHC of Clinton.
Born July 13, 1933 in Lexington, SC, she was a daughter of the late Horace Frick and Bessie Connelly Frick. Olive retired from the Torrington Bearing Company after many years of service. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church...
Edna Jean Williams Reed
Nov 3, 2024
Edna Jean Williams Reed, age 69, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Edna was born May 29, 1955 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of the late Ulysses and Azalee Byrd Williams. Throughout her life, Edna embraced various careers, including roles at Anderson Hosiery and Torrington Bearing Company. She dedicated 39 years...
Doris Howell Metts
Oct 29, 2024
Doris Howell Metts, age 94, widow of William Metts, passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home.
She was born on January 28, 1930 in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the daughter of Charles Howell and Virginia Louise Millwood Howell. Doris was a member of Redemption Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Steve Williams, Carol Ann White, Janice M....
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