Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Nancy Senn Asbill
Apr 9, 2025
Nancy Senn Asbill, age 82, widow of Brunson Asbill, Jr., passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Prisma Health Laurens County Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 14, 1942 in Laurens, SC and was a daughter of the late Harold Murphy Senn and Omega Mae Pitts Senn. Mrs. Asbill was the Co-Owner and Operator of Eastside Florist and Greenhouses for...
Monica Denise Hughes
Apr 8, 2025
Monica Denice Hughes, age 57, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her home.
She was born March 26, 1968, in Laurens, SC and was a daughter of the late Carl Kinard and Linda Faye Smith. Monica deeply loved her family and her murder mysteries. She was a creative person who enjoyed drawing and coloring. She was spunky with and had...
Walter T. Wilkerson
Apr 6, 2025
Walter T. Wilkerson, age 90, of Whitmire, SC, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He has been married to his devoted wife, Elaine Wilkerson for the past 67 years.
He was born in Newberry, SC and was a son of Thomas Mitchell and Rachel Blanken Wilkerson. He graduated from Whitmire...
James "Jamie" W. Crisp, Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
James "Jamie" W. Crisp, Jr., age 47, of Donalds, husband of Lori Duffle Crisp, passed away, Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 29, 1977 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late James William Crisp, Sr. and Virginia Gertrude Overstreet Crisp. A proud graduate of Whitmire High School, class of '96,...
Paul Dean Tyson
Apr 6, 2025
Paul Dean Tyson of Clinton, South Carolina passed away April 6, 2025.
He was born January 20, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Merle Charlene Hicks and Jewel Reaves Tyson. In 1952 at the age of 16, he graduated from Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Betty Janelle Sanders Tyson, his mother...
Betty Ann Shaver
Apr 2, 2025
Betty Ann Shaver, age 81, widow of Glenn E. Shaver, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on July 18, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Issac and Gerdine Hill Moss. Betty retired from Laurens District 56 High School as a Library Aid. She served as a substitute teacher...
Thomas "Tommy" Harris
Apr 1, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Harris, age 57, husband of Dianne Dickerson Harris, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1967 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Thomas “Tommy” Earl Harris and Shirley Starnes Brubaker and his stepdad of 45 years the late Glenn Brubaker. Tommy worked in textiles for Clinton...
Joe Louis Mills
Mar 31, 2025
Joe Louis Mills, age 89, of Clinton, passed away, Monday, March 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born December 7, 1935 in Spartanburg, SC, and was the son of the late Garnell and Rosa Lee Kennedy Mills. Joe was a special part of his home and brought joy to everyone that knew him. He loved dancing and listening to all...
Samuel Audry Nelson
Mar 30, 2025
Samuel Audry Nelson, age 72, husband of Bonita Dalton Nelson, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 2, 1953 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and was the son of the late Willie Lee Nelson and Beaufort Joy West Nelson. He was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to his wife of 33 years, Samuel...
Joyce Sykes Gardner
Mar 29, 2025
In the kind providence of God, the Father, Joyce Sykes Gardner, 83, of Jackson, MS, was called home to rest with her Lord on March 29, 2025.Joyce was born in New Hebron, MS, to Benjamin and Inez Sykes on October 14, 1941. She attended school at New Hebron High and graduated in 1959. She lived in Jackson, MS, for over...
Gabriel Craig Wallace
Mar 29, 2025
Gabriel Craig Wallace, 36, of Whitmire, SC, formerly of Quinland, West Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Born October 14, 1988 in S. Charleston, WV, he is the son of Gene “Wally” and Christi Coleman Wallace. He graduated with honors from Whitmire High School class of 2006, where he was a member of the National Technical Honor Society....
Inez Edmonds Culbreth
Mar 27, 2025
Inez Edmonds Culbreth, age 98, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Alfred Culbreth, passed away, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home.
Inez was born November 18, 1926 in Inman, SC, and was the daughter of the late Oscar Sheldon and Bessie Gosnell Edmonds. She retired from J.P. Stevens after many years of service. Inez enjoyed attending Heritage Wesleyan Church.
She is survived...
Toy "Evans" Roberson
Mar 26, 2025
Toy “Evans” Roberson, age 88, husband of Evelyn O’Shields Roberson, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
He was born on April 26, 1936, in Enoree, South Carolina, and was the only child of the late Toy and Irene Casey Roberson. Evans retired as a proud veteran after 21 years of service in the US Air Force. He then worked for 21...
Eddie "Bo" Joe Hill
Mar 26, 2025
Eddie “Bo” Joe Hill, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 02, 1952 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edward Joseph Hill and Eula Viola Reece Penland. Bo was an active member of Bellview Baptist Church.
Bo is survived by his brother, Ronnie Hill of Clinton;...
Colonel Bruce D. Mills
Mar 25, 2025
Colonel Bruce D. Mills U.S. Air Force, Retired, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 79. Bruce’s life was marked by his love of God, country, and family. He had a big heart, a keen and often impish sense of humor, and the ability to spin a yarn like no...
Jessica Frazier Wise
Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Frazier Wise, age 41, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home in Newberry.
She was born on July 26, 1983 in Clinton, SC and was the daughter of Todd Frazier (Tammy) and Teresa Wicker (David).
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Thomas Wise, III; her children Koby Samples (Alicia Faulks), Trystan Samples, and Eli...
Anna Frances Archer Dixon
Mar 24, 2025
Anna Frances Archer Dixon, 100, of Macon, GA, passed away surrounded by family on March 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, quick wit, and a life dedicated to family, service, and lifelong learning.
Frances was born on July 12, 1924, in Clarksdale, MS, to James and Jessie Archer. She grew up in College Park, GA, and pursued her education...
Jean McGee Cauble
Mar 24, 2025
Jean McGee Cauble, age 93, widow of Harold Claude “Sonny” Cauble, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.
She was born January 3, 1932 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William O. McGee and Marguerite Harris McGee. Jean retired as nurse from Blalock Clinic and also spent 30+ years as sales associate at Walmart.
She...
Debra Childress Holmes
Mar 18, 2025
Debra Childress Holmes, age 64, of Laurens, wife of Danny Holmes, passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1960 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of the late James Brooke and Jessie Mae Edmonds Childress. Debra was formerly employed with Inman Mills of Enoree and was a faithful member of...
Rosemary Rhinehart Silvers
Mar 18, 2025
Rosemary Rhinehart Silvers, age 66, widow of Ricky Eugene Silvers, Sr., passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
She was born July 24, 1958 in Baltimore, MD, and was the daughter of the late Troy W. Rhinehart, Sr. and Mildred Propes Rhinehart. Rosemary was a homemaker and cherished her family above all else. She found joy...
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