Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Mary Ann Dillard Stewart
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Ann Dillard Stewart, age 97, of Cross Anchor, widow of Angus M. Stewart, Sr., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
She was born in Cross Anchor and was the daughter of the late Warren Dillard and Gladys Wilburn Dillard. Mary Ann graduated from Cross Anchor High School, attended Lander College and went on to graduate from Charlotte Memorial School...
Freddie Steven McLendon, Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Freddie Steven McLendon, Sr., age 78, of Clinton, SC, beloved husband of Debbie Bagwell McLendon for 55 years, passed away, Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home.
Freddie was born on June 8, 1947 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Justin Eason and Christine McDaniel McLendon. He was a Graduate of Clinton High School class of 1968,...
Vickie Ann Brown Finley
Nov 9, 2025
Vickie Ann Brown Finley, age 54, of Joanna, passed away, Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 6, 1971 in Winnsboro, SC, Vickie was the daughter of the late Bobbie Jean Burbage, her loving adopted parents, Flynn Owens and the late Dottie Mae Owens, and her stepmother, Agnes Owens. She enjoyed crafting and cherished spending...
Franklin E. "Frankie" Harmon
Nov 8, 2025
Franklin E. “Frankie” Harmon III, 70, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born December 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Frank and Eudora Harmon. A proud native of Clinton, Frankie was a 1973 graduate of Clinton High School and went on to earn his Mechanical Engineering degree from Clemson University in 1978....
Larry Gene Medlock
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Gene Medlock, age 80, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
He was born September 11, 1945 in Joanna, SC, and was the son of the late Luther and Ruby Louise Turner Medlock. Larry was a proud Veteran of the US Army; having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member...
Lois Bolton Horne
Nov 5, 2025
Mrs. Lois B. Horne of Cross Hill, SC entered the kingdom of heaven on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 after a decline in health. She was with her loving family and friends in the final days of her life.
Lois B. Horne was born on January 18, 1934 in Union, SC to the late Nannie Mae Roark and Ralph Emerson Bolton. Lois...
Jimmy Lane Moore
Nov 4, 2025
Jimmy Lane Moore was born on December 16, 1956 to HT Moore Jr. and Myrtle Lee Neetles Moore whom he joined in heaven on November 4, 2025. He became a stepfather through his late wife Rebecca Jane Fields to Tonya Funderburk, Mechelle Tarrant, and Nicole Bishop.
He was survived by his brothers Gerald Ray Moore, Tommy Archie Moore, David Joseph Moore,...
Michael "Mike" Seawright
Nov 2, 2025
Michael “Mike” Seawright, age 68, husband of Misty Tinsley Seawright, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Mike was born on December 11, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas and was the son of the late Buddy Seawright and Lillian Bodie Seawright. He retired from Michelin in Spartanburg with 36 years of service and was an avid “Gamecock” fan.
Mike and Misty began...
Joseph Francis Johnson, II
Oct 27, 2025
Joseph Francis Johnson, II, age 64, of Whitmire, passed away, Monday, October 27, 2025 at his home.
He was born on January 22, 1961 in Washington, DC, and was the son of the late Joseph Francis Johnson, Sr. and Flossie Weaver Johnson.
No services are being planned at this time.
Gray Funeral Home of Whitmire is assisting the Johnson family with services.
Doris Jean O'Shields
Oct 27, 2025
Doris Jean O’Shields, 94, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Doris was born on June 6, 1931 and was the daughter of Reverend Earl Wright and Maggie Stepp Wright. Doris was of the Baptist faith.
Doris spent her life as a foster grandparent at Senior Options, a teacher’s assistant at Ford Elementary School, a beautician, and also...
Douglas Benjamin "Benny" McWatters
Oct 25, 2025
Douglas Benjamin “Benny” McWatters, 68, of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away on October 25, 2025.
Benny was born on January 8, 1957, and most recently resided at NHC in Clinton, though he was formerly a longtime resident of 207 Beauregard Street in Clinton.
Benny will be remembered for his love of life, his deep loyalty to family and friends, and his passion...
Larry Eugene Kirby
Oct 24, 2025
Larry Eugene Kirby, Age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24th 2025 at his home in Clinton, South Carolina.
Larry was born in Laurens, South Carolina on March 13th,1949 to Eugene Kirby and Johnie Ruth Kirby Cash. He was a member of the Davidson Street Baptist Church.
Larry spent most of his life as a professional...
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....
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