Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Maria Cruz Mondragon
Oct 28, 2024
Maria Curz Mondragon, age 89, widow of Josemaria Diaz, passed away, Monday October 28, 2024 at her home.
She was born on September, 22, 1935 in Mexico and was the daughter of the late Jose Diaz and Florensia Lopez. Maria was known for being loving wife and mother.
Maria is survived by her sons, Javier Diaz, Jose L. Diaz and Yulior Arroyo;...
Mike Cockrell
Oct 26, 2024
Mike Cockrell, age 55, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home.
Mike was born in Clinton, South Carolina on November 19, 1968 and was the son of Tom Cockrell of Greenwood and Victoria K. Crowder of Mountville. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and NASCAR.
In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his brother, Timothy John Cockrell of Mountville...
Imogene Hulda "Jean" Stroud
Oct 26, 2024
Imogene Hulda “Jean” Stroud, age 93, of Waterloo, SC, widow of Howard E. Stroud, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born August 9, 1931 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Emily Gertrude Williams Holley. Imogene was a graduate of Clinton High School and retired from Clinton Mills. She found...
Carl Fred Kinard
Oct 25, 2024
Carl Fred Kinard, 82, of Cliffside passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on Friday, October 25, 2024.
He was born March 16, 1942, in Newberry, SC to the late Fred Kinard and Bernice Bouknight Kinard. Carl attended school at Joanna Elementary through 8th grade. He served in the National Guard for 9 years. In his spare time, Carl loved horseback riding,...
Mozelle Nelson
Oct 23, 2024
Mozelle Nelson, age 96, widow of James W. “Bill” Nelson, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at NHC of Clinton.
She was born January 22, 1928 in Columbia, SC and was a daughter of the late Herbert L. Bryant and Pearl Mae Birchmore Bryant. Mozelle was always working and had several careers at Lydia Mill, Torrington Bearing Company, Lowe’s and Chick-fil-A...
Lana "Copie" Copeland Dick
Oct 23, 2024
Lana Copeland Dick, 93, died October 23, 2024 at the Presbyterian Home in Clinton, SC. “Copie” was born May 26, 1931 at the old hospital on Woodrow Street and spent her early youth in Clinton. She spent her later youth in Raleigh and then returned to Clinton in the 1960’s to spend the remainder of her life. Copie dearly loved...
Debra Cook Schultz
Oct 23, 2024
Debra Cook Schultz, age 69, widow of Kurt " Corky" Richard Schultz, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in Greenville, South Carolina.
She was born on January 6, 1955 in Bristol, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late William and Edith Eschner Cook. Debra is formerly from Terryville, Connecticut.
She was a Girl Scout Leader, dog lover and treated everyone like...
James "Lightning" Birchmore
Oct 23, 2024
James “Lightning” Floyd Birchmore, age 79, of Clinton, SC, widower of Robbie A. Birchmore, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home.
Born January 27, 1945 in Lexington, SC, he was a son of the late Charlie Edward and Clara Mae Miller Birchmore. James proudly served his country in the US Army and was a weaver in the textiles industry....
Rev. Dr. Francis McIntosh Womack
Oct 22, 2024
Rev. Dr. Francis M. Womack, Jr. entered the Church Triumphant peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his children and in the capable care of the medical staff of the Clinton Presbyterian Community in Clinton, South Carolina.
Francis was born on July 9, 1929, in Jacksonville, Florida to Francis McIntosh Womack and Laura Brownfield Womack.
Francis had a joyful and adventurous childhood,...
Sarah Carolydean Burdette Rampey
Oct 22, 2024
Sarah Carolydean Burdette Rampey, widow of Everett C. Rampey, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home.
She was born on May 29, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Norton Burdette, Sr. and Pearl Stone Burdette. Sarah retired from Laurens County School District #55 and was a member of Green Pond United Methodist...
Brian Keith Hill
Oct 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Brian Keith Hill
Brian Keith Hill, age 43, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away on October 21, 2024. Born on January 26, 1981, he was the beloved son of Johnny and Pamela Hill.
A man of deep love and unwavering devotion, Brian will be remembered most for his profound love for his late wife, Tracey Hill, with whom...
Michael "Dale" Knight
Oct 21, 2024
Michael “Dale” Knight, age 72, of Laurens, passed away at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024.
He was born in Laurens, South Carolina and was the son of the late Thomas Jesse (Jack) Knight and Florence Hopkins Knight. Dale retired from JTEKT with combined service from Torrington and Timken of 46 years. He was an avid golfer winning several trophies,...
Freddrick "Freddie" A. Attaway
Oct 20, 2024
Freddrick “Freddie” A. Attaway, age 74, husband of Etta Attaway, passed away, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home.
Born October 12, 1950, in Laurens, SC, he was a son of the late Freddrick Robin and Faye Elizabeth Patterson Attaway. Freddie enjoyed bowling and fishing, but most of all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his...
Janet Nell Griffin
Oct 19, 2024
Janet Nell Griffin, age 66, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her daughters’ home.
Born May 11, 1958, in Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Connie O’Dell Griffin, Jr. and Shirley Ann Brewington Griffin.
Janet is survived by her children, Charlie Griffin, Wendy Gaskins (Adam), and Kristi Vaughn; her sisters, Debbie Thomas, and Dianne Young;...
Inge Helene Gierst Evans
Oct 19, 2024
Inge Helene Gierst Evans, age 87, widow of Isaac Daniel Evans, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the National Health Care of Clinton.
She was born November 16, 1937, in Hoppstadten, Germany and was the daughter of the late Josef Gierst and Theresa Zimmerman Gierst. She was a home maker who loved to work in her garden and loved her...
Dudley "Fish" Fishoff, Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Dudley "Fish" Fishoff, 64, formerly, of 415 Mill Street, Laurens, SC, entered the Heavenly gates on October 18, 2024, at NHC of Laurens.
Born August 21, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Francois Fishoff, Dudley was an only child. He was the entertainer of the house and loved to dance, sing, and travel with his Mill Street family. Fish brought...
James Michael "Mikey" Lindler
Oct 15, 2024
James Michael “ Mikey” Lindler, age 73, of Whitmire, husband of Carol Inman Lindler, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home.
Born November 15, 1950, in Whitmire, SC, he was a son of the late John Calvin and Jean “Cutie’ Steen Lindler. Mikey dedicated many years of service to Whitten Center and Carlisle Finishing. He was a devoted family...
Louis "Buck" Meeks
Oct 13, 2024
Louis “Buck” Meeks, age 79, of Clinton, passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home.
Born December 29, 1944, in Laurens County, he was the son of the late J.C. Meeks and the late Frances Holmes Meeks. Buck worked for Clinton Mills until its closing and later retired from Teknor Apex. He was an active member and Elder of Lydia...
Cora Medlin King
Oct 13, 2024
Cora Medlin King, age 82, of Clinton, SC, widow of James “Ray” King, Sr., passed away, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at NHC of Clinton.
Born February 17, 1942, in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Medlin and Maud Loyd Medlin. Cora owned and operated three corporations, J.R. Rentals, J.R. Mart and J.R. Liquors, Inc. She loved to...
Michael Dean Franklin, Sr.
Oct 12, 2024
Michael Dean Franklin, Sr., of Cross Hill, husband of Mary Franklin, passed away, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Self Regional Healthcare.
Born January 21, 1953, in Clinton, SC, he was a son of the late LJ Franklin and Viola Lark Franklin. Michael was a skilled carpenter, former volunteer fireman at the Cross Hill Fire Department, and past Master Mason of the...
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