Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Lawrence Steven "Steve" Melton
Aug 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Steven “Steve” Melton
Steve Melton, age 75, of Whitmire, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born March 9 in Chester, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde and Polly Melton. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and most proudly, “Papa.” His life reflected...
Mason Charles Motes, II
Aug 9, 2026
Mason Charles Motes, II, age 63, husband of Beverly Bell Motes, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, after a sudden illness.
He was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on May 12, 1963 and was the son of the late Mason Charles Motes and Elisabeth “Libby” Coats Rhodes. Mason was a former employee of the...
William Windsor "Win" Graham
Aug 8, 2026
William "Win" Windsor Graham, 77, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Clinton, SC.
Born in Newberry County, he was the son of Ernest and Eva Nabors Graham.
Win was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War. After coming home, he spent years working hard in the local textile mills, keeping things running smoothly as a...
Hoyt R. Hanvey
Aug 5, 2026
Hoyt R. Hanvey, age 92, widower of Sara Bagwell Hanvey, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born February 7, 1934 in Clinton. He was the son of the late Eva Rice Hanvey. He was a 1952 graduate of Clinton High School. Hoyt started working at the age of 14 and continued...
Sarah Edith "Granny" Dees
Aug 3, 2026
Sarah Edith “Granny” Dees, 89, of Laurens, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Clinton on August 3, 2026.
Sarah was born on May 3, 1937, in Clinton, South Carolina, to the late Owen Charles and Janie Rebecca Tucker Dees. She was a woman of strong faith who loved the Lord deeply and treasured her family above all...
Bill Rhodes
Aug 3, 2026
Bill Rhodes, age 88, passed away August 3, 2026 at NHC in Clinton, SC.
The son of the late R.V. and Maggie Elizabeth Rhodes of Whitmire, SC, he was born November 24, 1937.
Coach Rhodes will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, teacher, coach, administrator, civic leader, businessman, and friend, as well as for his exemplary service in the SC...
Velma Judith "Judy" Boles
Jul 28, 2026
Velma Judith “Judy” Boles 83, born September 26,1942, in McCormick, SC to the late Leona Y. Lydia and Raymond Sanders. She passed away on July 28, 2026, in Sallis, MS.
She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed passing time by watching her favorite TV shows, doing her crossword puzzles, putting puzzles together and most of all feeding her chickens.
She leaves...
Jimmy Pruitt Dawkins
Jul 23, 2026
Jimmy Pruitt Dawkins, 65, passed away peacefully and comfortably at his home on July 23, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1961, at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital, Jimmy lived a life filled with a love for family and a passion for classic automobiles. He found great joy in collecting, restoring, and working on classic cars, a hobby that brought him countless hours...
Joel "Joey" Hayden Whitsel, Jr.
Jul 19, 2026
Joel “Joey” Hayden Whitsel Jr., age 59, of Joanna, passed away, Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home.
Born October 8, 1966 in Newberry, SC, he is the son of Donna Force Price and the late Joel Hayden Whitsel, Sr. Joey dedicated the past 13 years of his career to Asten Johnson, where he worked as a Maintenance Electrician. He was...
George Danny Lewis
Jul 18, 2026
George Danny “Dan” Lewis
October 2, 1942 – July 18, 2026
Funeral services for George Danny “Dan” Lewis, 83, of Whigham, GA, are at 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home, Cairo, GA. Rev. Ron McCaskill will officiate. Services will conclude at the chapel. Private interment will be in Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Cairo,...
Kay P. Powell
Jul 17, 2026
Kay P. Powell, age 67, of Anderson, wife of Richard Powell, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Easley.
Born March 4, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge Melmoth Patterson and Vivian Kathleen Campbell Patterson.
Kay is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard; her daughters, Kathryn Powell, Kathleen Powell...
Pearl Ellen Wood Swygert
Jul 17, 2026
Pearl Ellen Wood Swygert, age 100, widow of Perry Lee Swygert, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County.
She was born in Canton, North Carolina on October 16, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Edward Wood and Hermie Coats Wood.
Pearl retired from Greenwood Mills and was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church....
Stanley "Bubba" Roach
Jul 16, 2026
Stanley “Bubba” Luther Roach, age 51, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his home.
He was born on June 25, 1975 in Laurens, South Carolina and was a son of Mitchell Roach and the late Gladys Roach.
Bubba is survived by his wife, Regina Harlan; his daughters, Bethany Parker (Alex), Danielle Parker (Justin), and Hailey Parker (Trandon); his grandchildren, Landon Gilliam,...
Janette Beeks Overstreet
Jul 14, 2026
Janette Beeks Overstreet, age 84, widow of James “Jim” William Overstreet passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the National Health Care of Clinton.
She was born September 3, 1941 in Laurens, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late Marvin Beeks and Vera Bramlett Beeks Johnson. She was member of Lydia Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lydia Mill. Janette will...
Susan "Susie" Sease Vaughan
Jul 11, 2026
Susan “Susie” S. Vaughan, age 71, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
She was born in Clinton, South, Carolina on December 18. 1954 and was the second child of the late Dick M. Vaughan, Jr. and Josephine “Jo” Copeland Vaughan.
Although Susie didn’t have many hobbies, she spent most of her adult...
Teresa Bragg Schofield
Jul 8, 2026
Teresa Bragg Schofield, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Simpsonville Post Acute.
She was born in Clinton, South Carolina on October 31, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Dick Bragg and Iva Dees Bragg. Teresa retired from Duke Power and was an animal lover (especially involved in dog rescues). Her family was her life, and her...
Wesley "Stuart" Gillian
Jul 6, 2026
Welsey “Stuart” Gillian, age 49, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Greenville Hospital.
He was born April 10, 1977 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Wesley Kirk Gillian and Linda Darlene Gillian. He was a former employee of US Constructors and Cherokee Construction Company, Inc. Stuart was a man that loved the outdoors,...
Louis "Wayne" Murphy
Jul 2, 2026
Louis “Wayne” Murphy, age 88, widower of Zander Motes Murphy, passed away July 2, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of Clinton.
He was born in Joanna, South Carolina on June 23, 1938 and was the son of the late Millard Murphy and Callie Putnam Murphy. Wayne retired from GE Ceramics in Laurens. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of...
Rebecca Irvine Smith
Jul 1, 2026
Rebecca Lynn Irvine Smith, 70, of Columbia, passed away, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at her home.
Born October 1, 1955 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Dane Irvine and Virginia Dare Bailey Irvine. She graduated from Clemson University and retired from The State newspaper. Rebecca was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her...
Cynthia "Cindy" Medlin Frazier
Jun 29, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Medlin Frazier, age 63, of Chappells, wife of Ricky Frazier, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2026 at her home.
Born January 27, 1963 in Clinton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Betty McClendon Medlin. Cindy loved horseback riding, camping with family, and spending time with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nanny Goat”.
In addition to...
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