Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Jolene Bennett Nalley
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...
Sandra "Sandy" Prewitt
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...
Valerie Jean "Jeanie" Ward
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...
Jessie Tankersley Cooper Sinclair
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...
Betty West Aiton
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...
Lisa McAlister Thompson
Jun 30, 2025
Lisa McAlister Thompson, age 65, wife of Rev. Gregory W. Thompson, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 30, 2025.
She was born in Laurens, South Carolina on February 25, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Alva Sanford McAlister and Lila Bernice Casey McAlister. Lisa most recently retired from Presbyterian College; however, she worked for over 20...
Christopher Adam Walker
Jun 29, 2025
Christopher Adam Walker, age 22, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025.
He was born November 12, 2002 in Greenwood, SC and is the son of Jason Walker (Sarah) and Amanda Walker. Christopher was a Heavy Equipment Operator who loved cars, especially his Mustangs. He loved racing and was a bit of a dare devil. He was a former Clinton High School...
Betty Lou Stapleton
Jun 29, 2025
Betty Lou Stapleton, age 93, widow of Olin Stapleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Langston Square Assisted Living.
She was born on February 16, 1932 in Union, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Bill Coleman and Lula Mae Mitchell Coleman. Betty retired from Collins and Aikman Hosiery Mill and was...
Harley Clifford "Cliff" Kuykendall
Jun 26, 2025
Harley Clifford “Cliff” Kuykendall, age 82, husband of Mildred Faulkner Kuykendall, passed away peacefully, at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
He was born in Landrum, South Carolina on November 16, 1942 and was the son of the late Doyle Edward Kuykendall and Vera Benson Kuykendall. Harley retired from International Paper as a truck driver and was member of Temple...
Larry Allen Rose
Jun 25, 2025
Larry Allen Rose, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 11, 1965 in Buchanan, Virginia and was the son of the late Richard Rose and Alice Marie Murphy Rose. He was a certified welder and a long time employee of Sea Pro in Whitmire. Larry was a “one...
Dori Snover
Jun 23, 2025
Dori Snover, age 76, of Laurens, SC, widow of Todd Snover, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2024 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born October 26, 1948 in Corning, NY, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Green Switzer. Dori retired as a cosmetologist and also worked at the Belk Department Store of Laurens. She had a...
John Edward Phillips
Jun 20, 2025
John Edward Phillips, 81, of Joanna, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025. His passing leaves a huge empty space in the hearts of all who knew him, especially his family and closest friends.
He was born on March 10, 1944, in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late Ray and Janie Rowland Phillips....
Haskell Patterson
Jun 19, 2025
Haskell Patterson, age 75, of Clinton, SC, husband of Judy Smith Patterson, passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital.
He was born May 31, 1950 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Marvin Patterson, Sr. and Betty Smith Patterson. Haskell dedicated many years of his life to work, retiring from Torrington Bearing...
Michael "Mike" David Turner
Jun 18, 2025
Michael "Mike" David Turner, age 57, of Clinton, husband of Allison Howell Turner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his wife, which was the way he wanted. The way he died is just as he lived; he wrote his own rules, fought for his freedom and ours, and paved his own way.
Born on...
Robert Golden Taylor
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Golden Taylor, age 85, of Joanna, SC, widower of Barbara Medlock Taylor, passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 30, 1939 in Laurens, SC, and was the son of the late Golden and Martha Ellen Holcombe Taylor. He retired from CSX as a Railroad Section Foreman after 33 years of service.
Robert is survived by...
David "Demack" Michael McKittrick
Jun 12, 2025
David “Demack” Michael McKittrick, born May 4, 1964, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the age of 61.
David was a 1982 graduate of North Central High School. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a steadfast Christian whose faith guided every path of his life. His devotion to God, family...
Eleanor Morrison Lawson
Jun 9, 2025
Eleanor Morrison Lawson, age 97, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Johnnie Eugene Lawson, Sr., passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.
She was born on December 31, 1927, in Henderson County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Burgain Holmes and Lillie Hill Morrison. She dedicated her career to serving the community as assistant librarian at the...
Kerry Bostic Johnson
Jun 9, 2025
Kerry Bostic Johnson, age 54, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home in Whitmire.
She was born on August 23, 1970 in Maryland and was a daughter of Robert Bostic (Mary) and Linda Thomas (Donald).
She was a loving and supporting wife, but her proudest accomplishments were her children and being a Nana. She was an amazing mother who...
Gene Fowler
Jun 9, 2025
Gene Fowler, age 67, of Laurens, husband of Kathy Fuller Fowler, passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 9, 1957 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of the late, Milton E. Fowler and Miriam Rush Fowler. Gene was a Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and worked with Timken and Walmart Distribution.
In addition...
Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker
Jun 7, 2025
Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker, twenty years old, died on June 7th, 2025. She was born on March 25th, 2005, in Laurens, South Carolina. She resided with her grandparents at 226 Pinelake Drive, Ninety-Six, SC. The likely cause of Annie's death was a drug overdose.
Annie was a graduate of Clinton High School. She was also a member of Bellview Baptist Church....
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