Obituaries

Dec 29, 1944

T. Sgt. Clarence E. Gibbs, age 21, died in service to his country on December 29, 1944 in Kamp-Bornhofen, Germany.

He was born in Charlotte, NC, on September 7, 1923, and was the son of the late Rufus Daniel and Lula Mae Harrison Gibbs.

Clarence enlisted into the US Army on February 18, 1943 at Camp Croft, SC. He courageously served his...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Jul 18, 2025

Paul Eugene Davis, age 83, of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1942 in Laurens, SC, and was the son of the late Matt V. and Lizzie Marie Godfrey Davis. Paul retired from the Torrington Bearing Company and was a member of Victory Worship Center.

Paul is survived by his...

Jul 18, 2025

Mary Nell Askew, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Community of SC – Clinton.

She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late John David Askew and Katherine Belle Isle Askew. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton where she was active in the church...

Jul 17, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

James Clifford Harmon, age 92, of Chappells, widower of Elaine Edith Harmon, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 29, 1932 in Manchester, TN., and was the son of the late Daniel Pol Harmon and Ida Mae Helkins Harmon. James dedicated many years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring with the...

Jul 14, 2025

Lois Ann Havard, age 62, widow of Jerry Havard, passed away, Monday, July 14. 2025 at her home.

She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 4, 1962 and was the daughter of the late William Boyd Roberts and Shirley Mae Roberts. She worked as a sales clerk and loved to read.

Lois is survived by her son, Jason Havard and his...

Jul 13, 2025

Ed D. Darnell, age 82, of Greenville, husband of Mildred Langston Darnell, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.

Ed was born May 30, 1943, in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late Alex F. and Mamie Proctor Darnell. He retired from Northern Tool and Equipment after many years of dedicated service. Ed enjoyed being a member...

Jul 10, 2025

Franklin Delano Smith, 89, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away peacefully on July 10th at his home. He was the son of Bertha Watkins Smith and C.R. Smith of Whitmire, SC. Frank is survived by his loving wife Barbara Jo Todd Smith of 67 years, and his three children, Todd Smith (Janie) of Georgetown, TX, Susan Smith Vance (Tim) of Murfreesboro,...

Jul 6, 2025

Angel Nichol Lynn Medlin, age 37, of Joanna, wife of Garrett Prater, passed away, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at MUSC Medical Center.

Angel was born May 16, 1988 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of Ansel Tamage and Tammy Elizabeth Fulmer Medlin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Angel was selfless with a heart...

Jul 6, 2025

Jolene Bennett Nalley entered her eternal life on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Jolene was born in Clinton, South Carolina. She and her life's love and husband, Charles Irvin Nalley, deceased as of March in 2023, met as teenagers at Thornwell Home for Children. Later, they both had long careers working at Thornwell. Jolene was the manager of the Thornwell package...

Jul 6, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Prewitt, age 73, widow of Gary Prewitt, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Joanna, South Carolina on March 30, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Fred Kinard and Bernice Bouknight Kinard. Sandy was a former employee of Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant.

Sandy was married to her...

Jul 5, 2025

Valerie Jean “Jeanie” Ward, age 63, wife of Claude Douglas Ward, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her daughter’s home.

She was born on June 29, 1962 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of James Edward Gregory and Molly Randolph Gregory.

Jeanie is survived by her husband of 21 years; her son, Randy Canfield; her daughters, Heather Gregory, Ericka...

Jul 3, 2025

Jessie Tankersley Cooper Sinclair, age 100, widow of John T. Cooper, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Pruitt Health – Aiken.

She was born on October 27, 1924 in Shoshone, Idaho and was the daughter of the late Loyd Tankersley and Mandy Stapleton Tankersley. Jessie retired from JP Stevens, Whitmire Plant. She was a member of Whitmire Pentecostal Holiness...

Jun 30, 2025

Betty Elise West Aiton, 91, of Martha Franks Retirement Community, and wife of Erle Coleman Aiton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30.

Born on July 25, 1933 in Anderson, she was the only child of Raymond Jones West and Elise Hall West. She graduated from Anderson Girls High in 1951 and received her degree in elementary education from Erskine College...