Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
James "Jimmy" E. Carroll
Aug 6, 2025
James “Jimmy” E. Carroll, age 90, husband of Cleo Carroll, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born on April 20, 1935 in Abbeville, South Carolina and was the son of the late Horace Carroll and Magnolia Graham Carroll. Jimmy worked in the textile mills and was later self-employed in lawn care service.
Jimmy is survived by...
Oscar Dewitt "Dee" Parker
Aug 5, 2025
Oscar Dewitt “Dee” Parker, age 90, of Laurens, SC, husband of Connie Roberts Parker, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at NHC of Clinton.
Born on September 10, 1934, in Laurens, he was the son of the late Oscar Dewitt Parker, Sr. and Katherine Bolt Parker. A proud graduate of Laurens High School Class of 1952, Dee was a...
Audrey Lucille Estes
Aug 5, 2025
Audrey “Granny” L. Estes, of NHC, went to sleep and woke up in Glory. Known by all around Clinton as “Granny,” she lived a very full life of 99 years. She began those years in the hills of Cosby, TN, then moved to Clinton, at the age of fourteen, to find work in the cotton mills, to provide for her...
David "Dave" S. Fincher
Aug 1, 2025
David “Dave” S. Fincher, age 58, husband of Christy Castle Fincher, passed away, Friday, August 1, 2025 at MUSC.
He was born September 27, 1966 in Union, SC, and was the son of Judy Smart and the late Mike Fincher. Dave was an aficionado of watches and trains, and a history and genealogy buff. He was of the Christian faith and...
William Everette Rogers
Jul 31, 2025
William Everette Rogers, age 78, of Clinton, widower of Berrie Jean Whiteford Rogers, passed away, Sunday, July 31, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 26, 1946 in Whitmire, SC, and was the son of the late William Earl and Faye Virginia Morgan Rogers. William loved old cars and tractors, attending car shows, and getaways to the mountains.
William is survived...
Sally Braswell
Jul 31, 2025
Sally Braswell, age 92, of Clinton, widow of James “Jim” Braswell, passed away, Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Presbyterian Communities of SC - Clinton.
Born December 3, 1932 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clair D. Pitts, Sr. and Janella Boland Pitts. Sally retired as head teller from M.S. Bailey & Son Bank and attended Davidson...
Cathy Lynn Medlock
Jul 27, 2025
Cathy Lynn Medlock, age 68, of Clinton, wife of Jeff Medlock, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home.
Cathy was born December 3, 1956 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of Robert Webb and Grace Revis Webb. Cathy was a loving person who cherished her family deeply and embraced life, always finding joy in the simple moments. She...
Leonard "Lennie" F. Dailey, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Leonard “Lennie” F. Dailey, Jr. age 71, of Clinton, SC, husband of Debbie Dailey, passed away, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown.
He was born October 9, 1953 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Leonard F. Dailey, Sr., and Katherine Eason Dailey. Lennie retired from Asten-Johnson and was a faithful attender of Bellview Baptist Church....
Rev. H. Sherrill Green
Jul 21, 2025
Rev. H. Sherrill Green 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.
He was born in Honea Path, SC on September 5, 1945 and was the son of the late Rev. James Harley and Ruth Lyda Green.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Gail Gambrell Green of Clinton, SC and three children,...
Wanda F. Burris
Jul 21, 2025
Wanda F. Burris, age 81, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Ronnie Burris, passed away, Monday, July 21, 2025, at her daughter’s home.
She was born June 14, 1944 in Union, SC, and she was the daughter of the late John Finney and Rachel Webber Finney. Wanda retired from Conso and was a devoted member of Calvary Road Baptist Church in Greer....
Beverly Hunnicutt Senn
Jul 21, 2025
Beverly Hunnicutt Senn, widow of Lewis Ray Senn, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 just one day short of her 100th birthday.
She was born on July 22, 1925 in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rob Hunnicutt and Myrtle Nelson Hunnicutt. Beverly retired from JP Stevens. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where...
Christina "Christy" Lee
Jul 20, 2025
Christina “Christy” Lee, 55, of Whitmire, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, of natural causes.
Christy was a loving, caring, and outspoken woman with a spunky spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She brought light and laughter to those around her and will be remembered for her fiery heart and deep compassion.
She is...
Flo Emery Wilson
Jul 18, 2025
Flo Emery Wilson, age 78, widow of Grover Wilson, Jr., passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 10, 1947 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Floyd Emery and Jessie Rhodes Emery. She retired from Whitten Center after many years of service. Flo was a member of...
Paul Eugene Davis
Jul 18, 2025
Paul Eugene Davis, age 83, of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
He was born June 7, 1942 in Laurens, SC, and was the son of the late Matt V. and Lizzie Marie Godfrey Davis. Paul retired from the Torrington Bearing Company and was a member of Victory Worship Center.
Paul is survived by his...
Mary Nell Askew
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Nell Askew, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Community of SC – Clinton.
She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late John David Askew and Katherine Belle Isle Askew. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton where she was active in the church...
James Clifford Harmon
Jul 16, 2025
James Clifford Harmon, age 92, of Chappells, widower of Elaine Edith Harmon, passed away, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born December 29, 1932 in Manchester, TN., and was the son of the late Daniel Pol Harmon and Ida Mae Helkins Harmon. James dedicated many years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring with the...
Lois Ann Havard
Jul 14, 2025
Lois Ann Havard, age 62, widow of Jerry Havard, passed away, Monday, July 14. 2025 at her home.
She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 4, 1962 and was the daughter of the late William Boyd Roberts and Shirley Mae Roberts. She worked as a sales clerk and loved to read.
Lois is survived by her son, Jason Havard and his...
Ed D. Darnell
Jul 13, 2025
Ed D. Darnell, age 82, of Greenville, husband of Mildred Langston Darnell, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.
Ed was born May 30, 1943, in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late Alex F. and Mamie Proctor Darnell. He retired from Northern Tool and Equipment after many years of dedicated service. Ed enjoyed being a member...
Franklin Delano Smith
Jul 10, 2025
Franklin Delano Smith, 89, of Murfreesboro TN, passed away peacefully on July 10th at his home. He was the son of Bertha Watkins Smith and C.R. Smith of Whitmire, SC. Frank is survived by his loving wife Barbara Jo Todd Smith of 67 years, and his three children, Todd Smith (Janie) of Georgetown, TX, Susan Smith Vance (Tim) of Murfreesboro,...
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