Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Mary Bruce Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Mary B. Smith, age 78 of Clinton SC, widow of Charlie Lester Smith, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born in Clarksville Georgia and was the daughter of the late Agnes P. Border. She was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church. She worked with the Clinton School System as a teacher’s aide and later as a...
Sarah Anne Bradshaw Copeland
Feb 14, 2026
Sarah Anne Bradshaw Copeland, of Clinton, S.C., died February 14, 2026, with her family nearby. Born in Gainesville, Florida, on October 15, 1942, to the late Enice Alton Bradshaw, Sr., and Beatrice Henry Cox Bradshaw, she spent the bulk of her childhood living in such wonderful places as Panama, Venezuela, and eventually, Cross Hill, S.C., a fortuitous and timely location...
Sandra Alexander Jenkins
Feb 14, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Alexander Jenkins, 81, widow of George Vernon Jenkins was born on March 20, 1944, to the late Frank and Genola Alexander. She entered her eternal home surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.
Sandy was a faithful and devoted member of Bethesda Baptist Church for 71 years and served as Clerk of the church for...
Donald Wayne “Donnie” Baker, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Donald Wayne “Donnie” Baker, Jr., age 48, of Whitmire, husband of Jennifer Baker, passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home.
Born April 12, 1977 in Greenwood, SC, Donnie was the son of the late Linda Shinall Baker, and was raised by his grandparents, Milton and Grace Baker. He was formerly employed as a CDL driver and served as a volunteer...
Samuel "Sam" Jerome McCall, Sr.
Feb 12, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Jerome McCall, Sr. age 79, husband of Sandra C. Bull McCall, passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born on March 24, 1946 in Inman, South Carolina and was the son of the late Andrew McCall and Sophie Mae McDonald McCall. Sam retired from Fluor Daniel Construction, a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran 1st Infantry...
Walter Thomas "Tom" James
Feb 11, 2026
Walter Thomas “Tom” James, age 87, of Clinton, widower of Dorothy “Dot” James, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born August 26, 1938 in Clinton, SC, Tom was the son of the late Charlie Tarrant and Eva Bell Hill James.
Tom is survived by his sons, Michael James (Tess), and Josh James; his brothers, George James, and...
William Jeff (Bill) "Battie-Cat" Jennings
Feb 11, 2026
William Jeff (Bill) “Battie-Cat” Jennings, age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Newberry Health Hospital in Newberry, SC. He was born in Whitmire, SC, and was a son of the late Harmon Eugene Jennings, Sr., and Mildred Frances Summers Jennings.
“Battie-Cat” was a 1971 graduate of Whitmire High School, where he was inducted into the Whitmire High School Hall...
Nola Woods Collier
Feb 10, 2026
Nola Woods Collier, age 81, widow of Steve Collier, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 11, 1944 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the daughter of Hilda Dockery.
Nola helped run her family’s store called Dockery’s Store in Whitmire for many years. She also was employed as a seamstress for Ithica...
Bohdan Kramm
Feb 9, 2026
Bohdan Remingjusz Kramm, age 84, husband of Phyllis Davis Kramm, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Born December 19, 1941, in Białystok, Poland, to Mikolaj (Nicholaus) Kramm and Jadwiga (Louise) Radziwinowicz Kramm, Bohdan’s early years were shaped by extraordinary resilience. As a child, he and his family endured the hardship...
Deborah Gail Sparks King
Feb 7, 2026
Deborah Gail Sparks King, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the NHC of Clinton.
She was born October 17, 1949 in Whitmire, SC and was a daughter of the late Clyde Martin Sparks and Lenora Johnson Sparks. Deborah graduated from Whitmire High School in 1967 and from Greenville Technical College in 1970 and was a longtime member of...
Donald Richard "Don" Trammell
Feb 5, 2026
Donald Richard “Don” Trammell, age 70, passed away, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 10, 1955 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Vernon Andrew Trammell, Sr. and Emily Thorne Trammell. He was a former employee of Clinton Mills and self employed at home for small engine repairs....
Ruby Farmer Crapps
Feb 4, 2026
Ruby Farmer Crapps age 94 and widow of James Tallie Crapps passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Trident Medical Center in Goose Creek, SC.
Ruby was born in Goldville (Joanna) S.C. and was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Farmer & Louise Whelchel Farmer.
Ruby retired from Greenwood Mills Joanna Plant and was a devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church,...
Raymond "Herb" Herbert Powers
Feb 4, 2026
Raymond “Herb” Herbert Powers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born on January 2, 1932, in Reidville, South Carolina, Herb lived a long, meaningful life devoted to his family, his work, his community and his country.
In 1950, at just 18 years old, Herb proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force....
Allen "Big Al" Lee Seymore, Sr
Feb 3, 2026
Allen “Big Al” Lee Seymore, Sr. age 75, widower of the love of his life, Margie Dale Seymore, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 11, 1950 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edward Viola Seymore. Al was a member of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church and a graduate of...
Barry S. McGee
Feb 1, 2026
Barry S. McGee, age 75, of Kinards, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1950 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of William O. and Marguerite Harris McGee. Barry had a long and dedicated career, initially working in the textile industry at Clinton Mills and Milliken. He later served as Maintenance Supervisor at...
Roslyn Cason Martin
Jan 31, 2026
Roslyn Cason Martin, age 99, widow of Lt. Colonel Retired Rawlinson E. (Smilie) Martin, Sr passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Hospice House of Laurens County.
She was born in Tignall, GA on March 26, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Luther Eugene Cason, Jr. and Sarah Wright Cason.
Roslyn graduated from Clinton High School in three years...
Susan "Suzy Q" Renee Bagwell
Jan 27, 2026
Susan “Suzy Q” Renee Bagwell, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 24, 1966 in Greenwood, South Carolina and was the daughter of Sandra Griffin Napierala and the late Joseph D. Bagwell, Sr. Suzy was a happy resident of Whitten Center and loved her Whitten Center family...
Lila Sanders
Jan 27, 2026
Lila Rebecca Sherfield Sanders, age 73, widow of Charles Sanders, passed away Monday, January 27, 2026 at her home.
She was born October 20, 1952 in Clinton, SC and was a daughter of the late Joe Sherfield and the late Ellen Casey Sherfield. She lived her life for her children and grandchildren and was a loving and faithful woman. Enjoyed watching...
Louise Meadors Armstrong
Jan 26, 2026
Rachel Louise Meadors Armstrong began her Eternal Rest at the age of 92 on January 26. She was at home with her children in Columbus, MS.
Louise was born Nov. 17, 1933, to James Clair and Kate Watkins Meadors as the sixth of eight children in Clinton, S.C.
She began working in a drug store as a teenager and then worked as...
Sheila McGee Wheeler
Jan 26, 2026
Sheila McGee Wheeler, age 65, widow of Jeffrey Wheeler, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born on April 10, 1960 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Billy McGee and Myrtis Livingston McGee. Sheila was a former home health caregiver and loved her family.
Sheila is survived by her sons, Scott...
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