Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Earl P. Taylor
Oct 6, 2025
Earl Powe Taylor, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born in the rural foothills of Traveler's Rest, South Carolina, to Attorney J.E. Taylor and Grace Darnell Taylor, Earl's life was a story of determination, loyalty, and quiet courage.
He graduated from Slater-Marietta High School and entered the U.S. Army at a...
David Medlin
Oct 22, 2025
David Medlin, age 58, of Clinton, passed away, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital.
He was born August 30, 1967 in Fountain Inn, SC, and was the son of Reynolds and Shirley Kennedy Medlin. David was formerly employed with Asplundh Tree Expert Company, Palmetto Spinning, and Inman Mills. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church.
In addition to...
W. N. "Bill" Dunaway
Oct 17, 2025
N. W. (Bill) Dunaway, age 90, widower of Shelby Dunaway, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at NHC Healthcare Clinton.
He was born on June 22, 1935 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Grady L. Dunaway and Arie Kaye Sanders Dunaway.
Bill is survived by his only child, Sheryl Booker; his sister, Polly Lyon; his nephew,...
Derrick Tracy Sloan
Oct 17, 2025
Derrick Tracy Sloan, 38, of Waterloo, SC, passed away, Friday, October 17, 2025.
He was born July 23, 1987 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of Lemar and Dorothy Davis Sloan. Derrick was a 2005 graduate of Laurens District 55 High School.
In addition to his parents, Derrick is survived by his twin brother, Dustin (Megan) Sloan of Waterloo; his grandfather,...
Virginia Ann Hollingsworth
Oct 16, 2025
Virginia Ann Hollingsworth, age 64, wife of Bennie L. Hollingsworth, Jr. passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 17, 1960 in Newberry, SC and was a daughter of the late James Randall Jones and Carol Louise Smith Jones.
In addition to her husband of 18 years, she is survived by her children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
Martha Anne Simpson Simmons
Oct 14, 2025
Martha Anne Simpson Simmons passed into peace eternal on October 14, 2025, at Self Regional Medical Center.
The daughter of the late Mason and Cecile Simpson, Martha was born August 31, 1932, in Clinton. A long-time, devoted member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, she was a former member of the church’s Altar Guild, Finance Committee, Church Council, and Prayer Chain...
Donnie Ray Evans
Oct 14, 2025
Donnie Ray Evans, age 74, of Joanna, SC, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at NHC of Clinton.
He was born September 26, 1951 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and Evelyn Evans of Joanna. Donnie was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1970. He was a proud Veteran, having served...
Lillian Jeanette Glenn McCoig
Oct 13, 2025
Lillian Jeanette Glenn McCoig, age 90, of Laurens, widow of Thomas C. McCoig, passed away, Monday, October 13, 2025 at NHC of Clinton.
She was born June 17, 1935 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late James William and Ella Bee Goss Glenn. Jeanette dedicated much of her life caring for others, working as a Cottage Parent at...
James Martin Bozard
Oct 12, 2025
James Martin Bozard passed away on October 12, 2025.
The son of the late James Derrill Bozard and Virginia Nell Canfield Bozard was born on November 25, 1957.
He is survived by a sister ,Margaret Solomon of Clinton, a nephew, Joseph Solomon, a niece, Melissa Solomon Brownlee, and three great nieces.
No arrangements have been made.
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is sharing Mr....
Kimberley Waynette Young
Oct 12, 2025
Kimberley Waynette Young, Age 57, of Clinton, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on October 12, 2025 after her long battle with a Glioblastoma.
Born in Germany and raised in Kinards, she was the daughter of the late Billy Wayne Wyatt and Glennie Tinsley Walker. Kim received a full academic scholarship and graduated from Wofford Summa Cum...
Mary Jo Holsonback
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Jo Holsonback, 88, of Joanna, SC, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at National Health Care in Clinton.
Born on May 13, 1937, in Newberry, SC, Mary Jo was the daughter of the late Mary and Joe Johnson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Roy Haden
Oct 9, 2025
Roy Haden, age 83, husband of Betty (Pike) Haden, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, October 9, 2025.
He was born in Webb City, Missouri on November 11, 1941 and was the son of the late Dr. Eric G. Haden and Gladys (Warren) Haden of Kansas City. Roy was a passenger and cargo pilot in his early years. Aviation was...
Stacy Reid Chaney
Oct 7, 2025
Stacy Reid Chaney, age 58, formerly of Clinton, husband of Yolanda Priestly Chaney, passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born August 1, 1967 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Reid and Sally Ann Beaman Chaney. Stacy was a 1985 graduate of Clinton High School and dedicated...
William Lee "Hoo Lee" Worthy
Oct 7, 2025
William Lee “Hoo Lee” Worthy, age 60, of Clinton, husband of Melinda Pace Worthy, passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Self Regional Healthcare.
He was born November 4, 1964 in Whitmire, SC, and was the son of the late Robert and Syble King Worthy. Hoo Lee was employed at Symtech in Spartanburg for many years and formerly employed by Enoree...
Valerie Dawn "ValVal" Boyter
Oct 3, 2025
Valerie Dawn “ValVal” Boyter, age 39, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown Hospital.
She was born February 26, 1986 in Richland County, South Carolina and is daughter of Sherry Boyter and the late James Russell Boyter. She was a member of the Evans Street Church of God, ValVal had a sweet loving spirit and enjoyed her Country...
Norman Edgar "Norm" Easter
Oct 2, 2025
Norman Edgar “Norm” Easter age 92, husband of Ruth Lawya Easter passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 peacefully at his home.
He was born February 24, 1933 in Prince Edward Island, Canada and was the son of the late Frank Easter and Elizabeth Holmes Easter. Norm was a retired dairy farmer working with his cousin, Glen for 43 years on Eastglen...
Bettie Craine Howe
Sep 28, 2025
Bettie Craine Howe passed away September 28, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community.
Bettie was the wife of Claude H. Howe for 56 years. Bettie was born May 13, 1929, in Laurens, South Carolina. Her parents were Rev. Ray Craine and Nellie Hinton Craine. She attended Laurens County Schools and was a Ford high school graduate. She also attended college in...
Harold Jean "Peanut" Barfield
Sep 28, 2025
Harold Jean (Peanut) Barfield, age 71, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home who was the most loving & caring husband to his wife Tammie Patterson-Barfield for 45 years.
Peanut was born December 13, 1953, in Dillon County, South Carolina to the late Claude Brooks & Arnettie Herring Barfield. He retired from Renfro Corporation after 15 years, before that...
Allen Michael "Mike" Mathis
Sep 27, 2025
Allen Michael “Mike” Mathis, 34, of 81 Hazelnut Court , Laurens S.C, passed away, Saturday September 27, 2025, at his home that he shared with Rebecca Sweezy and Ace Mathis. Rebecca and Mike were engaged to be married.
He was born on April 4, 1991, in Clinton, SC, and was the son of David Mathis. Mike was a well-established employee at...
Wilgus "Gus" H. Fortney
Sep 26, 2025
Wilgus “Gus” H. Fortney, age 78, husband of Sharon Edwards Fortney, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on July 6, 1947, and was the son of the late Roy Fortney and Jessie Combs Fortney. Gus began his 47-year career in Emergency Medical Service with the Laurens County...
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