Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
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...
"Bubba" Stewart Brown, Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
“Bubba” Stewart Brown, Jr., age 81, of Clinton, husband of Susan Copeland Brown, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare.
Bubba was born July 25, 1945 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late Stewart Orville Brown, Sr. and Frances Donnan Brown. He was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and retired from H.D....
Jerry Anthony Harris, Sr.
Oct 6, 2026
Jerry Anthony Harris, Sr., age 68, of Clinton, husband of Denna Bragg Harris, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Born September 26, 1958 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Bobbie Jean Jackson, and James Earl Jackson.
A graduate of Clinton High School, Jerry began his working career at the young age of 16 as a bag boy at...
Raymond "Bo" Charles Ellison, Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
Raymond “Bo” Charles Ellison, Sr., age 80, went to meet his Lord and Master on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 28, 1945, in Whitmire, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Earl Ellison and Anna Rhodes Ellison.
Bo was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church for over a decade, serving faithfully as...
Johnny "John" Dale Higgins
Oct 3, 2026
Johnny “John” Dale Higgins, age 82, husband of Jo-Ann Higgins, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Martha Franks Retirement Center.
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 30, 1944 and was the son of the late Dale Wilmer Higgins and Rose Lorriane Beans Higgins.
Johnny graduated from Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1962. He later graduated from...
Wyatt Keith McKellar
Oct 1, 2026
Wyatt Keith McKellar passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.
He was born April 13, 2026, in Columbia, SC. Wyatt was a little fighter having had prolonged stays in the Richland Medical Center NICU and the Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital NICU. The family would like to extend warm and heartfelt thanks to both hospitals and staff for their wonderful care and...
Kelly M. King, Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
Kelly M. King Jr., 75, of Clinton, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Kelly was born on April 11, 1951, to Kelly M. King Sr. and Violet Ginn King. He was a faithful member of Joanna Baptist Church in Joanna, South...
Horace Eugene Gambrell
Sep 25, 2026
Horace Eugene Gambrell, lovingly known by many as “Grumpy,” passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1953, to the late William David and Harriette Ruth Walker Gambrell.
Horace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, and friend. He was also deeply devoted to his church, Holly Grove Baptist Church, where his faith and church...
Omega Knight Peay
Sep 24, 2026
Omega Knight Peay, age 94, of Whitmire, SC passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 at NHC of Clinton.
She was born April 7, 1932 in Laurens, SC, and was a daughter of the late William Lewis Knight and Lillie Fuller Knight.
She was a loving wife, mother, and special "MigMig".
Mrs. Peay is survived by her daughter, Karon Peay Owens (Boyd); her grandchildren,...
Alan Matterson Murphy
Sep 22, 2026
Alan Matterson “Butch” Murphy, age 75, husband of Bonnie Steadman Murphy, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 26, 1951 and was the son of the late Willie Lee Murphy and Mary Callahan Murphy.
Butch worked in maintenance at Laurens County Hospital. After earning his Master Electrician certification, he fulfilled his dream...
Larry Clifton Smith
Sep 22, 2026
Larry Clifton Smith, age 76, of Whitmire, passed away peacefully at the home of his nephew in Spartanburg on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
He was born on May 19, 1950 in Newberry, South Carolina and was the son of the late James Clifton Smith and Florence Caldwell Smith. Larry was a 1968 graduate of Whitmire High School. He was retired from...
Billy Ray Hughes
Sep 22, 2026
Billy Ray Hughes age 81 and widower of Evelyn Hughes his wife of 59 years passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at VIA Health Hospice in Clinton.
He was born on January 25, 1945 in Gray Court, South Carolina and was one of twelve children of the late Rev. Robert Hughes and the late Sally Worthy Hughes. Bill was a...
Jeremy Wade McWatters
Sep 19, 2026
Jeremy Wade McWatters, age 49, of McWatters Drive, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026 at Hospice of Laurens County, surrounded by the people who loved him most.
Born September 19, 1977, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Tommy Eugene McWatters and Deborah Bashoor McWatters of Clinton.
Jeremy was truly a friend to everyone he met. He had a way of...
Maria Eleven Magda
Sep 15, 2026
Maria Eleven Magda, age 75, of Laurens, widow of George Magda, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at her home.
Born August 6, 1951 in Otelec, Romania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Eleven and Maria Eleven. She found joy in cooking and dedicated many years to working as a restaurant Manager. Mrs. Magda was of the Catholic faith.
She...
Willie Brock Miller
Sep 10, 2026
Willie Brock Miller, 98, of Whitmire SC, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2026. She was born February 23, 1928 in Whitmire, SC. to the late George Dewey Brock Sr. and Lucille Bridges Brock.
Willie was a 1945 graduate of Whitmire High School, a member of Whitmire Presbyterian Church where she was actively involved in the Fannie Simpson...
Michael Noble
Sep 9, 2026
Michael Noble, age 24, of Gray Court, South Carolina, passed away, leaving behind a world that is a lot less bright without him.
Michael was a country boy through and through, rarely seen without his boots and belt buckle on, but it was his spirit that truly defined him. He was the kind of person who lit up the room the...
Joseph Harley "Pete" Kitchens
Sep 9, 2026
Joseph Harley “Pete” Kitchens. 68, resident of 3353 Whitmire Highway, Joanna, South Carolina went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Bobby John and Frances “Tink” Kitchens. Pete was a graduate of Cornerstone Christian Academy and was a member of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church. He worked for many...
Oneal Nelson Corley
Sep 9, 2026
Oneal Nelson Corley, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at NHC of Clinton,
He was born on November 22, 1948 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the son of the late Thomas B. Corley, Sr. and Evelyn Miller Corley.
Oneal worked for Bi-Lo for many years and Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. He was a member of Broad Street...
Kimberly "Kim" Nelson Watkins
Sep 7, 2026
Kimberly “Kim” Nelson Watkins, age 57, of Laurens, wife of Don Watkins, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital.
Born September 1, 1969 in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of Margaret Ruth Nelson and the late John Larry Nelson. Kim was employed with Laurens County Dispatch and Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board....
Walter Robert Amos
Sep 7, 2026
Walter Robert Amos, known to most as Robert, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on December 16, 1957. To those he worked with, he was simply "Amos." Only his wife and his own mother ever called him Walter — always in a joking tone, just to get his attention.
Robert was preceded in...
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