Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Deborah Gail Sparks King
Feb 7, 2026
Deborah Gail Sparks King, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the NHC of Clinton.
She was born October 17, 1949 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late Clyde Martin Sparks and Lenora Johnson Sparks. Deborah graduated from Whitmire High School in 1967 and from Greenville Technical College in 1970 and was a longtime member of...
Donald Richard "Don" Trammell
Feb 5, 2026
Donald Richard “Don” Trammell, age 70, passed away, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 10, 1955 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Vernon Andrew Trammell, Sr. and Emily Thorne Trammell. He was a former employee of Clinton Mills and self employed at home for small engine repairs....
Ruby Farmer Crapps
Feb 4, 2026
Ruby Farmer Crapps age 94 and widow of James Tallie Crapps passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Trident Medical Center in Goose Creek, SC.
Ruby was born in Goldville (Joanna) S.C. and was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Farmer & Louise Whelchel Farmer.
Ruby retired from Greenwood Mills Joanna Plant and was a devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church,...
Raymond "Herb" Herbert Powers
Feb 4, 2026
Raymond “Herb” Herbert Powers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born on January 2, 1932, in Reidville, South Carolina, Herb lived a long, meaningful life devoted to his family, his work, his community and his country.
In 1950, at just 18 years old, Herb proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force....
Allen "Big Al" Lee Seymore, Sr
Feb 3, 2026
Allen “Big Al” Lee Seymore, Sr. age 75, widower of the love of his life, Margie Dale Seymore, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 11, 1950 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edward Viola Seymore. Al was a member of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church and a graduate of...
Barry S. McGee
Feb 1, 2026
Barry S. McGee, age 75, of Kinards, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1950 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of William O. and Marguerite Harris McGee. Barry had a long and dedicated career, initially working in the textile industry at Clinton Mills and Milliken. He later served as Maintenance Supervisor at...
Roslyn Cason Martin
Jan 31, 2026
Roslyn Cason Martin, age 99, widow of Lt. Colonel Retired Rawlinson E. (Smilie) Martin, Sr passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Hospice House of Laurens County.
She was born in Tignall, GA on March 26, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Luther Eugene Cason, Jr. and Sarah Wright Cason.
Roslyn graduated from Clinton High School in three years...
Susan "Suzy Q" Renee Bagwell
Jan 27, 2026
Susan “Suzy Q” Renee Bagwell, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 24, 1966 in Greenwood, South Carolina and was the daughter of Sandra Griffin Napierala and the late Joseph D. Bagwell, Sr. Suzy was a happy resident of Whitten Center and loved her Whitten Center family...
Lila Sanders
Jan 27, 2026
Lila Rebecca Sherfield Sanders, age 73, widow of Charles Sanders, passed away Monday, January 27, 2026 at her home.
She was born October 20, 1952 in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late Joe Sherfield and the late Ellen Casey Sherfield. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren and was a loving and faithful woman. Enjoyed watching...
Louise Meadors Armstrong
Jan 26, 2026
Rachel Louise Meadors Armstrong began her Eternal Rest at the age of 92 on January 26. She was at home with her children in Columbus, MS.
Louise was born Nov. 17, 1933, to James Clair and Kate Watkins Meadors as the sixth of eight children in Clinton, S.C.
She began working in a drug store as a teenager and then worked as...
Sheila McGee Wheeler
Jan 26, 2026
Sheila McGee Wheeler, age 65, widow of Jeffrey Wheeler, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born on April 10, 1960 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Billy McGee and Myrtis Livingston McGee. Sheila was a former home health caregiver and loved her family.
Sheila is survived by her sons, Scott...
Teresa Crist Hartman
Jan 26, 2026
Teresa Crist Hartman, age 94, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2026, at Langston Square.
She was born on September 4, 1931, in Washington, DC, and was the daughter of the late Duval Lee and Ariel Sherier Crist. Teresa was a graduate of Western High school in Washington, DC, and worked as a secretary for Veteran’s Affairs. Teresa was also a talented...
Mrs. Allen Faye Brannon
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Allen Faye Brannon, age 84 wife of Robert H. “Bobby” Brannon, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Hospice of Laurens County. Born in Goldville, SC, on June 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Claude “Book” Johnson and Pearl Duckett Johnson.
Mrs. Brannon retired from Asten Press after dedicating 31 years of service. She greatly...
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...
Margaret Louise Emerson
Jan 14, 2026
Margaret Louise Emerson, known as Peggy, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 86.
She was born on October 24, 1939, at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire, to Melvin Arthur Cooley and Dora Armina Cooley (née Morrow). Margaret was raised in New Hampshire alongside her siblings Barbara, Richard, Cynthia, and Joyce.
Margaret devoted her life...
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