Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC

Charles Edward Wallen

Charles Edward Wallen

Aug 13, 2025

Charles E. Wallen, age 98, widower of Rachel Peay Wallen his wife of 67 years, passed away, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Newberry Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Blackwater, Virginia on May 25, 1927 and was the son of the late Fred Wallen and Ethel Willis Wallen. Charles was a retired textile employee of JP Stevens after 46 years, a...

Larry Lee King

Larry Lee King

Aug 12, 2025

Larry Lee King, age 74, husband of Susan “Cookie” Oswalt King, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hospice of Laurens County.

He was born on January 13, 1951 in Clinton, South Carolina. Larry was a former employee of Clinton and Joanna Mills, in Rental Real Estate business and attended Bellview Baptist Church. Larry had a love in playing the drums...

Nancy Jo Freeman

Nancy Jo Freeman

Aug 11, 2025

Nancy Jo Freeman “GG”, age 90, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital.

She was born November 28, 1934 in Gray Court, SC and was a daughter of the late Jay Riley Whittaker and Mattie Ruth Manley Whittaker. Nancy loved Bramlett Methodist Church, she was a good and faithful woman, who loved serve the Lord. Over...

Arthur Stanley Alexander

Arthur Stanley Alexander

Aug 11, 2025

Authur Stanley Alexander, age 82, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at White Oak Manor.

He was born on October 27, 1942 in Anderson, South Carolina and was the son of the late Arthur Eugene Alexander and Florence Evans Alexander. Arthur was a proud US Navy Veteran in Vietnam as a Seabee. He loved to play softball and was an avid...

Dorothy Frances Carroll

Dorothy Frances Carroll

Aug 10, 2025

Dorothy Frances Carroll, age 91, widow of Preston Carroll, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born on January 22, 1934 in Greenville, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Odie Nelson and Edna Pace Nelson. Dorothy was previously employed at Anderson Hosiery and NHC of Clinton. She was a faithful...

Julie Ann Wilkes

Julie Ann Wilkes

Aug 10, 2025

Julie Ann Wilkes, age 55, wife of Anthony “Pete” Crawford, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.

She was born on February 8, 1970 in Clinton, South Carolina and is the daughter of Judy Satterfield Wilkes and the late Buddy Wilkes. She was a former CNA and formerly employed with Whitten Center, Laurens County Disability and...

Betty Mooney Jones

Betty Mooney Jones

Aug 9, 2025

Betty Mooney Jones, age 90, and widow of the late Robert “Bobby” Jones went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Woodbridge Senior Assisted Living in Clinton, SC. Betty was born on January 11, 1935, in Greensboro, NC, a daughter of the late Worth and Maude Duke Mooney. She was a graduate of Grimsley Senior High...

James "Jimmy" E. Carroll

James "Jimmy" E. Carroll

Aug 6, 2025

James “Jimmy” E. Carroll, age 90, husband of Cleo Carroll, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home.

He was born on April 20, 1935 in Abbeville, South Carolina and was the son of the late Horace Carroll and Magnolia Graham Carroll. Jimmy worked in the textile mills and was later self-employed in lawn care service.

Jimmy is survived by...

Oscar Dewitt "Dee" Parker

Oscar Dewitt "Dee" Parker

Aug 5, 2025

Oscar Dewitt “Dee” Parker, age 90, of Laurens, SC, husband of Connie Roberts Parker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC of Clinton.

Born on September 10, 1934, in Laurens, he was the son of the late Oscar Dewitt Parker, Sr. and Katherine Bolt Parker. A proud graduate of Laurens High School Class of 1952, Dee was a...

Audrey Lucille Estes

Audrey Lucille Estes

Aug 5, 2025

Audrey “Granny” L. Estes, of NHC, went to sleep and woke up in Glory. Known by all around Clinton as “Granny,” she lived a very full life of 99 years. She began those years in the hills of Cosby, TN, then moved to Clinton, at the age of fourteen, to find work in the cotton mills, to provide for her...

David "Dave" S. Fincher

David "Dave" S. Fincher

Aug 1, 2025

David “Dave” S. Fincher, age 58, husband of Christy Castle Fincher, passed away, Friday, August 1, 2025 at MUSC.

He was born September 27, 1966 in Union, SC, and was the son of Judy Smart and the late Mike Fincher. Dave was an aficionado of watches and trains, and a history and genealogy buff. He was of the Christian faith and...

William Everette Rogers

William Everette Rogers

Jul 31, 2025

William Everette Rogers, age 78, of Clinton, widower of Berrie Jean Whiteford Rogers, passed away, Sunday, July 31, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 26, 1946 in Whitmire, SC, and was the son of the late William Earl and Faye Virginia Morgan Rogers. William loved old cars and tractors, attending car shows, and getaways to the mountains.

William is survived...

Sally Braswell

Sally Braswell

Jul 31, 2025

Sally Braswell, age 92, of Clinton, widow of James “Jim” Braswell, passed away, Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Presbyterian Communities of SC - Clinton.

Born December 3, 1932 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clair D. Pitts, Sr. and Janella Boland Pitts. Sally retired as head teller from M.S. Bailey & Son Bank and attended Davidson...

Cathy Lynn Medlock

Cathy Lynn Medlock

Jul 27, 2025

Cathy Lynn Medlock, age 68, of Clinton, wife of Jeff Medlock, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home.

Cathy was born December 3, 1956 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of Robert Webb and Grace Revis Webb. Cathy was a loving person who cherished her family deeply and embraced life, always finding joy in the simple moments. She...

Leonard "Lennie" F. Dailey, Jr.

Leonard "Lennie" F. Dailey, Jr.

Jul 23, 2025

Leonard “Lennie” F. Dailey, Jr. age 71, of Clinton, SC, husband of Debbie Dailey, passed away, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown.

He was born October 9, 1953 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Leonard F. Dailey, Sr., and Katherine Eason Dailey. Lennie retired from Asten-Johnson and was a faithful attender of Bellview Baptist Church....

Rev. H. Sherrill Green

Rev. H. Sherrill Green

Jul 21, 2025

Rev. H. Sherrill Green 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.

He was born in Honea Path, SC on September 5, 1945 and was the son of the late Rev. James Harley and Ruth Lyda Green.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Gail Gambrell Green of Clinton, SC and three children,...

Wanda F. Burris

Wanda F. Burris

Jul 21, 2025

Wanda F. Burris, age 81, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Ronnie Burris, passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

She was born June 14, 1944 in Union, SC, and she was the daughter of the late John Finney and Rachel Webber Finney. Wanda retired from Conso and was a devoted member of Calvary Road Baptist Church in Greer....

Beverly Hunnicutt Senn

Beverly Hunnicutt Senn

Jul 21, 2025

Beverly Hunnicutt Senn, widow of Lewis Ray Senn, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 just one day short of her 100th birthday.

She was born on July 22, 1925 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rob Hunnicutt and Myrtle Nelson Hunnicutt. Beverly retired from JP Stevens. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where...

Christina "Christy" Lee

Christina "Christy" Lee

Jul 20, 2025

Christina “Christy” Lee, 55, of Whitmire, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, of natural causes.

Christy was a loving, caring, and outspoken woman with a spunky spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She brought light and laughter to those around her and will be remembered for her fiery heart and deep compassion.

She is...

Flo Emery Wilson

Flo Emery Wilson

Jul 18, 2025

Flo Emery Wilson, age 78, widow of Grover Wilson, Jr., passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

She was born on March 10, 1947 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Floyd Emery and Jessie Rhodes Emery. She retired from Whitten Center after many years of service. Flo was a member of...