Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Fred Earl Cogsdill
Feb 22, 2024
Fred Earl Cogsdill, age 82, of Laurens, SC widow of Edith Hellams Cogsdill, his loving wife, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at NHC of Clinton, surrounded by family. He was born August 6, 1941 in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Euitt William and Gladys Thompson Cogsdill. Fred was the owner of the Laurens Speedway since...
Frank Gerald Sherfield
Feb 18, 2024
Frank Gerald Sherfield, age 83, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Sunday, February 18, 2024 at NHC of Clinton, He was born January 14, 1941 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Joe George and Ellen Casey Sherfield. Frank is survived by his wife, Shirley Sherfield; his siblings, Bertha Edgins of Joanna, Pearl Shockley of Clinton, Catherine Sherfield...
Launa Byars Fleming
Feb 16, 2024
Launa Byars Fleming, age 96, and widow of O. C. (Shine) Fleming, passed away, Friday, February 16, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born on October 14, 1927, in Greenville, SC, and was a daughter of the late F. M. Byars and Lula Hester Byars. Mrs. Fleming graduated from Woodruff High School in 1944 and attended Erskine College...
Ky'Lynn Serena Thomas
Feb 16, 2024
Ky'Lynn Serena Thomas, of Columbia, SC, was called home to be with her Lord, Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home. She was born September 7, 2023 in Lexington, SC and was the infant daughter of Amanda Jane Wright of Columbia and Aaron Thomas of Pawleys Island. In addition to her parents, Ky'Lynn is survived by her maternal grandparents, Ryan...
William P. "Bill" Lewis Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
William P. “Bill” Lewis, Sr., age 71, of Chappells, SC, passed away, Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home. He was born March 17, 1952 in Greenwood, SC, and was a son of the late Clayteen and Betty Marberry Lewis. William earned his bachelor’s degree from Presbyterian College and later owned and retired from Lewis Nursery and Farm Inc. He...
Carolyn Patricia Nabors
Feb 15, 2024
Carolyn Patricia Nabors, age 75, of Clinton, SC, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her home. Born November 8, 1948 in Clinton, SC, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Nabors, Sr. and Bessie Parris Nabors. Carolyn, a graduate of Clinton High School, dedicated her career to serving others. She began her journey in the cotton mills before...
Gladeston Byrd "G.B." Davis
Feb 14, 2024
Gladeston Byrd "G.B." Davis, age 88, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at National Health Care of Clinton. Born March 8, 1935 in Jefferson, GA., he was a son of the late Thomas Davis and Clara Bryan Davis. G.B. embarked on a successful career in the insurance industry, eventually founding Davis Claim Services Inc. in 1996. He...
Julia Alewine Wessinger
Feb 14, 2024
Julia Alewine Wessinger, age 100, widow of J.D. Wessinger, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 3, 1923 in Silverstreet, SC and was a daughter of the late James Marion and Nannie Taylor Blair Alewine. Julia retired from Bank of American, after which she enjoyed traveling with Christian Tours and attending...
Dwayne Tommy Poarch
Feb 13, 2024
Dwayne Tommy Poarch, age 56, passed away, February 13, 2024 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital. He was born February 21, 1967 in Lenoir, North Carolina and was the son of the late James Francis and Waltraud (Trudy) Kender Poarch. Tommy spent over 30 wonderful years with Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs Board. Tommy is survived by his special...
Gladys Landers Hendrix
Feb 12, 2024
Gladys Landers Hendrix, age 66, passed away, Monday, February 12, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born on April 13, 1957 in Laurens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Ola and Doris Edwards Landers. Gladys was a former teacher at Faith Christian School, worked in the cafeteria at Presbyterian College and was a former...
Elizabeth Diane Reynolds
Feb 12, 2024
Elizabeth Diane Reynolds, age 73, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at NHC of Clinton. She was born on July 27, 1950 in Laurens, SC and was a daughter of the late Margie Polson Brewer. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Reynolds; her daughter, Sandy Reynolds; her grandchildren, Brittney Baker (J.R.), Tyler Roberts (Annie), Chris Samples (Kelly), Gary Cagle...
Betty Jean Harvey Merchant
Feb 11, 2024
Betty Jean Harvey Merchant, age 70, of Kinards, SC, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home. She was born April 23, 1953 in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late Charles William Harvey Sr. and Eloise Ottie Wilson Harvey. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wayne Merchant, Sr.; and her son, Wayne Merchant,...
Larry Dale "Ld" Bradberry
Feb 11, 2024
Larry Dale “LD” Bradberry, of Chapin, SC, passed away, Sunday February 11, 2024. He was born April 20, 1968 in Greenwood, SC, and was a son of the late Larry Bradberry and Nellie Bradberry. LD was the life of every occasion and never failed to make anyone smile. He will be missed terribly. He left behind his wife, Kirklyn Bradberry...
Marvin Lewis "Marty" Nelson Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Marvin Lewis "Marty" Nelson, Jr., age 60 of 1675 Bellview Church Road, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Laurens County and was a son of Ruth Fulmer Nelson and the late Marvin Nelson. Marty had serious medical issues over the years, and he showed courage in facing life’s difficulties. Before he...
Kathy Heaton Smith
Feb 8, 2024
Kathy Heaton Smith, age 70, of Clinton, SC, wife of Jerry Smith, passed away, Thursday, February 8, 2024 at her home. She was born June 22, 1953 in Clinton, SC, and was a daughter of the late Carl Junior and Peggy Lois Ginn Heaton. Mrs. Smith was formerly employed with Clinton Mills and was a member of the Lydia Mill...
Sue Summers Fuller
Feb 7, 2024
Sue Summers Fuller, age 70, widow of Freddie Fuller, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County. She was born on July 27, 1953 in Joanna, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late Lester A. and Marion Martin Summers. Sue was formerly employed with Timken of Gaffney and was a member of Cherokee Creek Baptist...
Rachel Lorene Blackwell Jennings
Feb 5, 2024
Rachel Lorene Blackwell Jennings, age 79, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born July 2, 1944 in Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Edmond and Vera Wilson Blackwell. Mrs. Jennings is survived her children, Candace Holliday (Thomas) and Martin Jennings (Marcie); her five grandchildren, Rachel Holliday, Justin Holliday, Dollie Jennings, Daniel...
Donald Lee Jennings
Feb 4, 2024
Donald Lee Jennings, age 79, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home. He was born April 16, 1944, in Anderson, SC and was a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Jennings and Leola Thacker Jennings. Mr. Jennings is survived his children, Candace Holliday (Thomas) and Martin Jennings (Marcie); his five grandchildren, Rachel Holliday, Justin Holliday, Dollie Jennings, Daniel...
William Frank Vanpatten
Jan 30, 2024
William Frank VanPatten, age 76, of Clinton, SC, husband of Emily Boyter VanPatten, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home. Born February 4, 1947 in Schenectady, NY, he was a son of the late Clyde and Eleanor Smith VanPatten. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived by a daughter, Shannon Fitzgerald; his grandchildren; and...
Dianne Senn Strange
Jan 30, 2024
Dianne Senn Strange, age 73, of Greenville, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Windsor House Greenville. Born January 18, 1951 in Laurens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Harold Murphy and Omega Mae Pitts Senn. Dianne retired after dedicating 32 years to the United States Postal Service. She found great joy in serving her Lord and...
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