Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Sharon Kay Dull
Sep 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Dull, 83, of Castle Rock, Colorado. Sharon passed away peacefully with her daughter Shari and son-in-law Kevin by her side, just as she had wished.
Born in Portland, Indiana, Sharon married her high school sweetheart and was a mother to 4 children. Sharon’s life was one of adventure...
William Don Copeland, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025 while surrounded by his loved ones, William Don Copeland, Jr. met his Heavenly Father and was welcomed into the arms of all those waiting for him there. To some, he was a daddy, a grandfather or a great-grandfather. To others, he was a father in law, an uncle, a brother in law, or a brother. To...
William Lee "Hula" Worthy
Oct 7, 2025
William Lee “Hula” 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. Hula was employed at Symtech in Spartanburg for many years and formerly employed by Enoree Mills and...
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 25, 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...
Evelyn Hughes
Sep 25, 2025
Evelyn Hughes, age 77, wife of Billy Ray Hughes, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville.
She was born on May 5, 1948 in Woodruff, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Joe James Pike and Lina Jo Godfrey Pike. After 30 years of employment, she retired from Kemet in Simpsonville. Evelyn...
Lewis Eugene Lever
Sep 20, 2025
Lewis Eugene Lever, age 90, husband of Jackie Lever, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Colie Lever and Carrie Richardson Lever. Lewis was veteran serving our country in the US Air Force.
Lewis is survived by his wife of 70 years; his son, Curtis...
Alice Faye Howell
Sep 18, 2025
Alice Faye Howell, age 80, of Joanna, passed away, Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Alice was born on November 22, 1944 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Leroy Millwood, and the late Lilly and Jay Gregory.
Alice is survived by her children, Donna Martin, Michelle Sparkman (William), David Lee, and Scott Lee (Tammy); her...
James Michael "Mike" Lewis
Sep 16, 2025
James Michael “Mike” Lewis, age 73, passed away, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born April 23, 1952 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of Margaret Wilkie Lewis of Clinton and the late James Harold Lewis. Mike was an engineer by trade and retired after 42 years of service with...
Marian Elizabeth Link
Sep 15, 2025
Marian Elizabeth Link, age 99, widow of George Link, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 15, 2025, at NHC of Clinton.
She was born November 17, 1925 in Seneca, SC, and was the daughter of the late James Robert and Martha Elizabeth Mauldin White.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gregg Link (Cathy) of Walhalla; her daughter, Elizabeth Link Pinzon of...
Patricia "Pat" Campbell Goins
Sep 10, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Campbell Goins, age 59, of Clinton, passed away, Thursday, September 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born on December 13, 1965 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of Temple “Temp” and Jean Shockley Campbell.
Pat is survived by her children, Devan Goins, and Amanda Campbell; her siblings, Sheila Bryson (Phil), Ricky Campbell, and Linda Patterson;...
Bonnie Geraldine Layne Grubb Stone
Sep 9, 2025
Bonnie Geraldine Layne Grubb Stone, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
She was born in Wytheville, Virginia on August 7, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Kyle C Layne and Ethel Shelton Layne. Geraldine was a former employee of Anderson Hosiery Mills/Collins and Aikman/Ithaca Industries. She was an active and faithful volunteer...
Robert "Bob" Hamer
Sep 9, 2025
Robert “Bob” Hamer, age 81 passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Woodbridge of Clinton.
He was born in Clinton, SC on November 14, 1943 and was the son of the late Robert Pickett Hamer and Lydie Holland Leake Hamer.
Bob followed in his father’s footsteps starting his career in banking at the Bank of Clinton and ended his working career in...
Posey W. Copeland, Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Posey W. Copeland, Jr., of Clinton, S.C., died September 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Clinton on March 20, 1941, to the late Posey W. Copeland, Sr., and Sara Buford Copeland, he grew up on a dairy farm, graduate of Clemson University, and worked for the South Carolina Forestry Commission his entire career. While a student at Clemson he...
Zeather "Penny" Campbell Sellars
Sep 4, 2025
Zeather “Penny” Sellars, age 73, widow of Michael Ray Sellars, passed away, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Self Regional Hospital.
She was born on January 1, 1952 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William B. Campbell and Viola Corley Campbell. Penny was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Laurens County Hospital for many years and later worked...
Iris S. Fennell Owens
Sep 3, 2025
Iris S. Fennell Owens passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at VIA Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born on April 27, 1932, in Clinton, South Carolina to A.M. Shumake, Sr. and Jessie Shumake. Prior to her recent illness, Iris lived in Lyman, South Carolina for the last forty-seven years with her husband, Alton A. Owens. She and Al...
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