Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
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...
Kimberely Waynette Young
Oct 12, 2025
Kimberely 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...
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...
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...
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...
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