Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Ernestine B. Franklin
Jun 9, 2019
Ernestine B. Franklin, age 83, widow of Robert Lee “Pee Wee” Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the National Health Care of Greenwood. She was born in Joanna, SC and was a daughter of the late Rafe R. and Madie Rogers Boyce. Mrs. Franklin was a member of the Shady Grove Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Franklin is survived by...
Mary Evelyn Southerland Farmer
Jun 8, 2019
Mary Evelyn Southerland Farmer, age 76, widow of Danny Horne Farmer, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Newberry Memorial Hospital. She was born in Greenwood, SC and was a daughter of the late Leroy and Lala Gentry Southerland. Mrs. Farmer is survived by her son, Bill Farmer (Karen) of Carlisle; her daughter, Betty Farmer Boulware (Wayne) of Whitmire;...
Jackie Edward King Jr. "Eddie"
Jun 7, 2019
Jack Edward King, Jr. “Eddie” age, 47 passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. Eddie is the son of Linda C King of Laurens and the late Rev. Jack E. King, Sr. Eddie is survived by a daughter, Sierra King (Landon Grubbs) of Laurens; daughter, Carson King of North Adams, Michigan; Eddie has...
Patricia Levada Darlington
Jun 4, 2019
Patricia Levada Darlington, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Greenville Glen Assisted Living. She was born in Haywood, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late George Greene and Roxie Mathis Green. Mrs. Darlington is survived by her sons, Robert D. Yon of Columbia and George E. Yon (Kellie) of Greencastle, IN; her daughter, Patricia Yon...
Ludie Frank Avery Jr.
Jun 3, 2019
Ludie Frank Avery Jr., age 88, of 20829 Hwy 76 East passed away June 3, 2019 at his home. He was born in Clinton and was the son of the late Ludie Frank Avery Sr. and Lucille Mary Metts Avery. He was retired from Greenwood Mills Joanna Plant and was a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church and the...
Carmon Neil "Buzz" York
May 31, 2019
Carmon Neil “Buzz” York, 83, of 1 Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, South Carolina, left his earthly home on May 31, 2019 and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity in Heaven. He was born in Badin, North Carolina on May 5, 1936 to the late Aubrey and Alice York. Upon graduation, from Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, NC,...
Daniel Lee South
May 30, 2019
Daniel Lee South, age 68, born on April 24, 1951 in Whitmire, SC, passed into Heaven on May 30, 2019 while at home surrounded by his family. He fought a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. The son of Jimmy South and Bobbie James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Robbie Madden; son Brad South (Missy) of Irmo, SC,...
Donald Edward Mcguirt
May 28, 2019
Donald Edward McGuirt, age 80, of 1414 Fairview Church Road, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Newberry, SC and was a son of the late Joseph Henry McGuirt and Mary Lois Nabors McGuirt. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, he loved his chicken, feeding the dogs, and splitting wood when he...
John Wayne Downs
May 26, 2019
John Wayne Downs, age 65, of 128 Memory Lane, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Waynesville, NC and was a son of the late Grady and Lessie Haney Downs. Mr. Downs is survived by his wife, Stephanie A. Downs of the home; his five sons, Allan Cowart of FL, Adam Downs of Enoree, Randy Downs of...
Francis G. Young
May 24, 2019
Francis G. Young age 75 passed away Friday, May 24. 2019 at the Laurens County Hospice House. Born in Corning, NY and he was a son of the late Melvin J. Young and Louesa Isbell Pickering Young. He retired from Leslie Contracting of Fayetteville, GA. Mr. Young was a generous person and gave of his time as a volunteer for...
Barbara B. Pitts
May 24, 2019
Barbara Burts Pitts, 82, widow of James Madison Pitts Sr. passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 surrounded by her family at Lexington Medical Center. She was born in Laurens County and was a daughter of the late William L. and Connie Craddock Burts. Mrs. Pitts was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, a volunteer with the...
Sandra Evans Goins
May 22, 2019
Sandra Evans Goins, age 73, widow of Jerry Howard Goins, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She was born in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie Nelson Evans. Mrs. Goins is survived by her son, Kevin Goins of Whitmire; her brother, William Anthony Evans; her sister, Robbie Hill; her two grandchildren, Courtnie Makayla Goins...
Louise Reece Burton
May 20, 2019
Louise Reece Burton, age 90, widow of James Ross Burton, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at 771 Flymm Road at her home. She was born in Laurens County and was a daughter of the late Tommie and Janie Davis Reece. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. Mrs. Burton is survived by...
W.C. Lawson
May 19, 2019
W.C. Lawson, age 79, of 1456 Bush River Road, passed way Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home. He was born in Union, SC and was a son of the late Charlie Lawson and Sara J. Brewington Lawson. He was a former employee of Palmetto Homes. Mr. Lawson was an active member of Davidson Street Baptist Church and was a...
Robert Steven Moore
May 17, 2019
Robert Steven Moore, age 63, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home. He was born in Laurens, S.C. and retired from Whitten Center. Mr. Moore is survived by his fiancé, Wendy Lee Hill; best friends, Doug and Brenda Carol, Tammy Simmons, Sandra Smith and Roger and Debbie Deyton. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 at...
Ella Havard Swayngham
May 17, 2019
Dateline – Clinton Ella Havard Swayngham, age 61, of 413 North Broad Street, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. Mrs. Swayngham was born in Lucedale, MS, and was a daughter of Marie Havard and the late Ernest Havard. She was a devoted and caring grandmother who loved and cherished her grandchildren. She was...
Sara Nell Pittman
May 17, 2019
Dateline – Clinton Sara Nell Pittman, age 80, of 1635 Sunset Boulevard, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at her home. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Marvin and Nell Kernell Lollis. She loved shopping at Hamricks and flea markets. Her husband, Floyd Pittman, was the love of her life for 61 years. In...
Pauline Tankersley Crisp
May 16, 2019
Pauline Tankersley Crisp, age 88, widow of Obed Abijah Crisp, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lee County, VA and was the daughter of the late Clyde Tankersley and Lula Martin Tankersley. She had worked with the US Forestry Service and later retired from Monsanto. She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist...
Johnny Eugene Haupfear
May 10, 2019
Johnny Eugene Haupfear, age 65, of 720 Calvert Avenue, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Gene and Reba Haupfear. He was a high school graduate and a cabinet maker. Mr. Haupfear is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Atkeson Haupfear; his daughter,...
Mary Elizabeth Hampton Clevenger
May 9, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Hampton Clevenger, 42, of Clinton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born March 1, 1977 in Greenville, SC to Robert Wayne and Catherine Lott Hampton. Mary attended school at Mitchell Road Christian Academy, Wade Hampton High School and Greenville TEC. Mary enjoyed music and loved animals. She will be remembered as...
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