Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Elaine Boyce (Cook) League
Jan 20, 2026
Elaine Boyce (Cook) League, 81, of Clinton, SC passed away at Emerald Gardens Assisted Living in Greenwood, SC on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
She was born on June 23, 1944 in Clinton, SC to the late J.E. and Mary Buff Boyce. She was raised in Joanna, SC and graduated from Clinton High School (1962) and Winthrop College (1966). She was a...
Beverly Elizabeth Bishop Holcomb
Jan 18, 2026
Beverly Elizabeth Bishop Holcomb, age 85, widow of James Cecil Holcomb, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Prisma Health Laurens County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Fulton County, Georgia on June 21, 1940 and was the daughter of the late William Lawton Bishop and Gladys Elvira McConnell Bishop. Beverly was a loving and devoted military wife, mother, grandmother and...
Dr. Ronald D. Burnside
Jan 17, 2026
Dr. Ronald D. Burnside, born May 27, 1932, in Vincennes, Indiana, passed away in Bethlehem, Georgia on January 17, 2026 at the age of 93.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty J. Burnside, and their two children, Kimberly Bishop and Timothy (Lisa) Burnside. Ron and Betty have three grandsons, Erik, Phillip and Patrick Meridith, a granddaughter Elizabeth...
Thomas William Gregory
Jan 17, 2026
Thomas “Tom” William Gregory, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born on March 17, 1953, in Clinton, SC, at Hayes Hospital, to the late James Capers Gregory and the late Helen Douglas Gregory.
A graduate of Clinton High School, Tom continued his education at Texas A&M before dedicating several...
Frankie Allen Motes
Jan 15, 2026
Frankie Allen Motes, age 60, of Joanna, SC, passed away January 15,2026 at his home.
He was born September 16,1965 at Bailey Hospital in Clinton, SC to parents, Carl D. Motes and Nora Bell Etters Nelson. He worked in textiles and as a warehouse worker until he became disabled in 1998.
Frankie donated his time at the Food Bank at Lydia Mill...
Jeremy Daniel Osborne
Jan 15, 2026
Jeremy Daniel Osborne, age 53, of Clinton, SC, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Self Regional Healthcare.
Born February 12, 1972 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Glenda Sue Waldrop Osborne of Clinton and the late Darrell Eugene Osborne. Jeremy had a passion for welding, drawing, cooking and serving others.
In addition to his mother, Jeremy is survived by...
Patsy Madden Braswell
Jan 14, 2026
Patsy Madden Braswell, age 83, beloved wife of Glenn Edward “Eddie” Braswell, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her home.
She was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on August 19, 1942 and was the daughter of the late John Ray Madden and Nora Morgan Madden. Patsy was the director of the First United Methodist Church Child Development Center for...
David Lawrence Coleman, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
David Lawrence Coleman, Sr., husband of Patricia Ann Matthews Coleman, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
David was born on July 25, 1946 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of the late James Henry and Eleanor McSwain Coleman. David devoted his life to public service and was deeply involved in the community. He...
Dawn Raymond Wilson
Jan 11, 2026
Dawn Raymond Wilson, age 48, of Lugoff, wife of Jay Wilson, Jr., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
She was born August 24, 1977 in Whitmire, SC, and was the daughter of the late Keith Lucas and Martha Lynn Corder Lucas. Dawn was a loving mother and wife and a lover of art.
In addition...
Ray Alfred Riley, Sr.
Jan 8, 2026
Ray Alfred Riley, Sr., age 84, husband of the late Mickey O’Shields Riley, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 on her birthday at Hospice of Laurens County.
He was born in Clinton, South Carolina on May 6, 1941 and was the son of the late Petus Eugene Riley and Donie Earwood Riley. Ray earned his Associate Degree in Industrial Management from...
James A. "Jim" Roberts
Jan 7, 2026
James A. “Jim” Roberts, of Clinton, South Carolina, age 96, passed away on January 7, 2026, at home with his wife Janet at his side.
Jim Roberts, a graduate of West Virginia University, served in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan for two years. Following a business career in advertising, Jim found his true mission as the visionary and...
Ryan Joseph Padgett
Jan 3, 2026
Chief Petty Officer Ryan Padgett age 32 passed away January 3, 2026.
He was born in Key West, FL on November 3, 1993 and was the son of Jamie Padgett (Jennifer) of Gray Court and Karen Smoak (Thomas) of Key West, FL.
Ryan graduated from Laurens High School before enlisting in the United States Navy. Ryan began his Naval career in Guam...
John Frederick McGinnis
Jan 3, 2026
John Frederick McGinnis age 85, husband of Helen Bott McGinnis, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood SC.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 3, 1940 and was a son of the late Samuel LeRoy McGinnis and Hildreth Wells McGinnis.
John graduated from Zanesville High School in 1958 and furthered his education attending Ohio University...
Justin Bradley Joshua Cathcart
Jan 3, 2026
Justin Bradley Joshua Cathcart, age 35, of Gray Court, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Born on November 19, 1990 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Lee Parker and the late Barry L. Cathcart. Justin was a dedicated employee of ZF Transmissions and a loving, devoted husband and father, and an avid Clemson Tiger fan.
He is survived by his...
Annette Bledsoe Anderson
Jan 2, 2026
Annette was born in Saluda County, the daughter of Perry Ransom Bledsoe and Bennie Mae Turner Bledsoe on 18 October 1938 and died 2 January 2026 at her home in Lake Rabon Estates, Laurens County. She grew up as a Baptist but married a Methodist preacher and was a member of a number of Methodist churches, most recently Simpsonville.
She was...
Kathryn "Kathy" Delores Moore
Dec 31, 2025
Kathryn “Kathy” Delores Moore, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
She was born on March 17, 1949 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas Moore and Audrey King Moore Johnson. Kathy graduated from Clinton High School in South Carolina and Jacksonville State University in Alabama. She was...
John Norris King
Dec 26, 2025
John Norris King, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
Born on December 29, 1959, in Greenville, South Carolina, John was the son of the late Richard King Sr. and Joyce Alverson King. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service with the Disability and Special Needs Board, where his commitment and steady presence reflected...
Mary Alice "Granny" Gibson Nelson
Dec 25, 2025
Mary Alice “Granny” Gibson Nelson, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
She was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 9, 1932 and was the daughter of the late James Walter Gibson and Hettie Roland Gibson. Mary Alice was a loving dedicated Christian, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all that knew her....
Tami Denice Young Pledger
Dec 22, 2025
Tami Denice Young Pledger passed from this life to her eternal life on December 22nd 2025. Tami made a profession of faith early in life and was a lifelong member of Hurricane Baptist Church, Clinton SC. She also attended Fountain of Faith, Joanna South Carolina.
She appreciated the love and support that she was given by both congregations and family, especially...
Harry Delano Edwards
Dec 21, 2025
Harry Delano Edwards, age 78, resident of Whitmire, husband of Virginia Seymore Edwards, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born February 1, 1947 in Kinards, SC, Harry was the son of the late Verdie and Minnie Black Edwards. Harry was a proud Veteran of the US Army and retired from J.P. Stevens Plant in Whitmire. Mr....
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