Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Christine (Tina) Marie Rice
Apr 30, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Christine (Tina) Marie Rice, 76 years old, of Houston, Texas.
Tina was born on June 4, 1948 to Ernesto V. Kahn and Rose R. Kahn in Manilla, Philippines. After graduating from high school, she moved to San Antonio, Texas to attend Incarnate Word College to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
Tina...
Judy Revis Creswell
May 18, 2025
Judy Revis Creswell, age 75, of Laurens, wife of James T. “Tommy” Creswell, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her son’s home.
She was born November 17, 1949 in Williamston, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Clifton Revis and Sara Nell (Heaton) Jefferson. Judy loved her roses and all animals, but most of all she loved her...
James Larry Wallen
May 17, 2025
James Larry Wallen, age 76, of Whitmire, widower of Brenda Childers Wallen, was called into everlasting peace by his Heavenly Father, Sunday, May 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born May 13, 1949 in Union, SC, and was the son of the late Mae Wallen. He was a simple man who valued and appreciated the basic, uncomplicated things in life....
Rev. Bryce Wendell Castle
May 16, 2025
Rev. Bryce W. Castle, age 82, widower of Sharon Maness Castle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born April 20, 1943 in Dante, VA and was a son of the late Henry F. Castle and Margaret Townes Castle. He earned a Bachelor Degree from East Tennessee State in Statistics and also attended Liberty Bible College. He retired after 33...
Frances Imajean Odom
May 13, 2025
Frances Imajean "Nanny Jean" Odom age 81 of Fowlerville MI passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025 at her son's home that she lived with surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14,1944 in Pelzer SC to the late Alonzo Jesse and Sue Kay Hanley.
She was previously married to the late Riley Preston Odom with whom she had four...
Shirikki Leane Frazier
May 11, 2025
Shirikki Leane Frazier, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on May 8, 1990 and was the daughter of Ricky Frazier and Cynthia Medlin Frazier. Shirikki loved music, being outdoors and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Shirikki is survived by her children, Bryson, Noah and Vada; her sisters, April...
Ronnie Garner
May 11, 2025
Ronnie Garner, 74, of Whitmire, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on May 11, 2025. Born on March 16, 1951, he was the beloved son of the late Herbert Ford Garner and Helen Peigler Garner.
Ronnie was a devoted husband to Sandra Garner, his wife of nearly 56 years. Together, they built a loving family that includes their son, Ronald Garner (Kelly)...
Boyd Wayne Ball
May 8, 2025
Boyd Wayne Ball, age 60, passed away May 8, 2025 at his home. He was born May 21, 1964 and grew up in Kentucky . He was the son of the late Babe Ruth Ball and Cloa Lonnie Jones Ball. He was a Retired Captain from Station 9 Columbia Fire Department and was a veteran of the US Navy. He...
Mary "Mamie" Hamilton Burris
May 7, 2025
Mary “Mamie” Hamilton Burris, age 78, of Laurens, widow of Roger Burris, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at NHC of Laurens.
Mary was born October 29, 1946 in Laurens County, SC, and was a daughter of the late J.W. “Billy” Hamilton and Lyl Walker Hamilton. She worked with Laurens County DSS and retired from Thornwell. Mary was a devoted member...
Donna Puckett Holcombe
May 2, 2025
Donna Puckett Holcombe, age 73, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
She was born on September 19, 1951 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reeder C. Whitmire, Jr. and Annie P. Whitmire. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was of the Baptist faith.
Donna is survived by her daughter...
Jimmie "Jim" M. Harlan
May 2, 2025
Jimmie “Jim” M. Harlan, age 85, husband of June Smith Harlan, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 30, 1939 in Lanford Station, South Carolina and was the son of the late Benjamin Mason Harlan and Amaryllis Cox Harlan. Jim retired from Byars Machine Shop as plant manager. He was a...
Larry D. Summers
Apr 30, 2025
Larry D. Summers, age 72, of Clinton, SC, husband of Frankie Bryant Summers, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born September 18, 1952 in Clinton and was the son of Elizabeth “Tootsie” Wilson Ballew, and the late Dewey Summers. Larry dedicated his career to the painting and auto body repair business, and for the past 34...
Roy "Big Ed" Dempsey
Apr 28, 2025
Roy “Big Ed” Dempsey of Simpsonville, SC ran into the arms of his savior on Monday April 28th, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on July 13th, 1934, to Roy and Lucile Dempsey, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He loved farming and told his family that one of his fondest memories...
Christian Lynn Caughorn
Apr 26, 2025
Christian Lynn Caughorn, age 17, of Joanna, SC, passed away, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
She was born June 20, 2007 in Laurens, SC, and was the daughter of Eric Alan Caughorn “Papa”, and Monica Hamilton. She was a junior in school and was employed with Dollar Tree in Clinton. Christian had a passion for beauty and loved doing hair, makeup and...
Lonnie Berry Tinsley, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Lonnie Berry Tinsley, Jr., age 87, husband of Sylvia McKittrick Tinsley passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born on August 8, 1937 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Lonnie Berry Tinsley, Sr. and Annie Kelley Tinsley. In June 1976 Lonnie retired after 22 years of service as a proud veteran from...
Mark Odell King
Apr 19, 2025
Mark Odell King, age 77, husband of Diane B. King passed away Saturday April 19, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Clinton, S.C. on August 31, 1947 and was a son of the late Hall Odell King and Marion Ruth Bouknight King.
Mark was a graduate of Clinton High School and the University of South Carolina, was a veteran of...
Dorothy Mary Day
Apr 18, 2025
Dorothy Mary Day of Clinton passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
She was born in London, England on June 2, 1935, the only child of the late Dorothy Gladys (Press) and Arnold Day.
Dorothy came to the United States in 1958 and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. She was employed in the Trust and Investment Departments of...
Sharon Herring Venable
Apr 17, 2025
Sharon Herring Venable, age 88 and widow of Carl Haywood Venable passed away April 17, 2025.
Born in Mt. Holly, NC on Sunday, August 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Fred & Margie Herring. She graduated from Mt. Holly High School and King College in Charlotte, NC.
Moving to Clinton, SC in 1969 Sharon and her husband Carl founded...
Grady Lee Howard
Apr 17, 2025
Grady Lee Howard, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Francis Norwood Howard and Lillie Mae Alverson Howard. He loved fishing, going to auctions and sales, and cutting grass. He was a member of the Moonville Bass Club.
He is survived by his wife of...
Barry Anthony Gilliam
Apr 16, 2025
Barry A. Gilliam, age 61, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 7, 1964 in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the son of the late L.E. Gilliam and Patricia Arnold Lipford. Barry attended Clemson University and was a former employee of the Whitmire and Union Water Plants. He was a member of First Baptist Church...
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