Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Laura Ashley Bishop
May 7, 2026
Laura Ashley Bishop of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.
Laura was born March 8, 1976 in Greenwood, SC to William (Bill) Bishop and Martha Pelham Bishop.
Laura was a 1994 graduate of Clinton High School. She attended Lander University and went on to obtain a degree in human nutrition from Winthrop University.
Laura never met a stranger and was a...
Christopher "Chris" L. Moore
May 4, 2026
Christopher “Chris” L. Moore, age 51, of Clinton, husband of Melissa Bentley Moore, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 25, 1975 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of Margaret Gray Lanford of Cross Hill and the late James Calhoun Moore. Chris was a 1994 graduate of Thornwell High School and retired from Clinton...
Roy Lawson, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Roy Lawson, Jr., age 84, of Kinards, SC husband of Joyce Lawson, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare.
He was born August 11, 1941, in Cross Anchor, SC, and was the son of the late Roy Lawson Sr., and Onnie Lawson. Roy was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from the City of Clinton as...
Ava Gray Turnage Taylor
May 2, 2026
Ava Gray Turnage Taylor, age 104, widow of Dalton Troy Taylor, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born on January 15, 1922 in Greene County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reetho Gold Turnage and Viola Lindley Barrow Turnage.
After graduating high school, Ava moved to Newport News, VA to get...
Linda Osborne Campbell
May 2, 2026
Linda Osborne Campbell, 79, wife of Paul A. “Tony” Campbell, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at the Hospice House of Clinton.
Born in Clinton on October 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Walker Hayne Osborne and Edna Vincent Osborne. Linda was a long-time member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by...
Susan Turner Allman
May 1, 2026
Susan Turner Allman, 68, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was a devoted educator who spent 33 years shaping the lives of her students before embracing a joyful retirement. In her later years, she found great happiness in traveling, especially on cruises, but nothing brought her more joy than time...
Sandra Turner Walker
May 1, 2026
Sandra Turner Walker, age 83, of Laurens, widow of Larry A. Walker, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born June 8, 1942 in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Henry Turner, Sr. and Ella Crain Turner.
She was known in her community as a force of wisdom, compassion, and unwavering faith-a true 'jack...
James Grady Spoone
Apr 30, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of James Grady Spoone, 83, of Mountville, SC who passed away on May 1, 2026 at his home.
He was born February 20, 1943 in Clinton, SC to late William Henry Spoone, Sr and late Jessie Inez Forrester Spoone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, William Spoone Jr,...
Janet Norene Harrington
Apr 30, 2026
Janet Norene Harrington, 79, of Gray Court, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Janet was born on April 23, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to Willis and Mary Edgell. She was the second of six children and spent her early years in Ohio before attending Tennessee Temple...
Larry Jacob Smith
Apr 27, 2026
Larry Smith, age 84, of Clinton, husband of Norma Dickson Smith, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home.
Born August 16, 1941 in Newberry, SC, he was the son of the late William B. Smith and Viola Bedenbaugh Smith. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army. Larry was formerly employed with Clinton Mills and later worked at...
Kathy Still McAlister, Ph. D.
Apr 26, 2026
Kathy Still McAlister, Ph.D., 80, of Clinton, SC passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
Kathy was born in Albemarle, NC and graduated from Albemarle High School where she was a majorette. She entertained locals and residents at senior centers as a ventriloquist and also won a talent show with her favorite doll, Jerry. After attending Wingate...
Ronald "Ronnie" Richardson
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Richardson, age 79, husband of Jean Jennings Richardson, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Prisma Health Laurens Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 26, 1946 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Virgil Richardson and Helen Rhinehart Richardson.
Ronnie was a retired US Air Force Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He later retired...
Harold L. Crenshaw
Apr 24, 2026
Harold Crenshaw, age 83, widower of Linda Griffith Crenshaw, passed away, Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home.
Born January 29, 1943 in Whitmire, SC, he was the son of the late Robert L. Crenshaw and Ostell Owens Crenshaw. Harold worked as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed dirt track racing and high school football, but most of all he loved...
Dr. Ann Barthold Stidham
Apr 22, 2026
Dr. Ann Barthold Stidham, 90, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. A beloved professor, counselor, mentor, mother, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of intellect, warmth, and deep human connection.
Born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, Ann developed an early love for music and learning. She graduated from Steubenville High School in 1953, where she...
Cheryl Ann Martin
Apr 20, 2026
Cheryl Ann Martin, age 79, passed away April 20, 2026 at the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born January 11, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado and was the daughter of the late Dexter W. Hess and Violet Fern Folsum Hess. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War. Cheryl served as...
Billie Zane Bishop Boyden
Apr 20, 2026
Billie Zane Bishop Boyden, 96 widow of Walter Boyden passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Bowdon, Georgia to the late James B. and Nora Chambers Bishop. She moved to Hodges, SC to live with her older sister after her parents' death.
Billie was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended Lander University....
Frances H. Rowe
Apr 18, 2026
Frances H. Rowe, age 86, widow of James Donald Rowe, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Anderson, South Carolina on November 27, 1939 and was the daughter of the late William Oscar Harris and Mary Gaines Harris.
Frances was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a faithful member of Lydia...
Ronald Benjamin Crocker Bryson
Apr 15, 2026
Heaven gained a talkative member on April 15th, 2026.
As a little boy Ben questioned everything and talked without ceasing. His most often asked question was "but why?" When grown, it was not unusual to have an hour or longer phone conversation with him on virtually any topic. May every question he asked be answered now.
Ronald Benjamin "Ben" Crocker Bryson was...
Linda Gail Woody
Apr 10, 2026
Linda Gail Woody, age 81, of Clinton, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital.
Born September 3, 1944 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late James Ralph Woody and Roberta Nellie Prosser Woody. She retired from the Torrington Bearing Company. Linda’s greatest joy was her grandchildren, especially her great grands.
She is survived...
Curtis "Leonard" Taylor
Apr 10, 2026
Curtis “Leonard” Taylor age 85 and husband of Elsie Maness Taylor passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Whitmire, SC on July 10, 1940 and was a son of the late John Claude and Florence Bellue Taylor.
Leonard loved to work, and starting at the age of 12 delivering newspapers. He went...
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