Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC

Delora "Dodie" Lyda Campbell

Delora "Dodie" Lyda Campbell

Jun 5, 2025

Delora (Dodie) L. Campbell, age 82, widow of Charles Terry Campbell, passed away, June 5, 2025, at Langston Square.

She was born June 18, 1942 in Clinton, SC, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Josie Gregory Lyda. Dodie worked with Jacob’s List Print Company and later retired from Arthur State Bank. She was a member of Clinton First...

David "Demack" Michael McKittrick

David "Demack" Michael McKittrick

Jun 12, 2025

David “Demack” Michael McKittrick, born May 4, 1964, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, at the age of 61.

David was a 1982 graduate of North Central High School. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was a steadfast Christian whose faith guided every path of his life. His devotion to God, family...

Eleanor Morrison Lawson

Eleanor Morrison Lawson

Jun 9, 2025

Eleanor Morrison Lawson, age 97, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Johnnie Eugene Lawson, Sr., passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025, at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

She was born on December 31, 1927, in Henderson County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Burgain Holmes and Lillie Hill Morrison. She dedicated her career to serving the community as assistant librarian at the...

Kerry Bostic Johnson

Kerry Bostic Johnson

Jun 9, 2025

Kerry Bostic Johnson, age 54, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home in Whitmire.

She was born on August 23, 1970 in Maryland and was a daughter of Robert Bostic (Mary) and Linda Thomas (Donald).

She was a loving and supporting wife, but her proudest accomplishments were her children and being a Nana. She was an amazing mother who...

Gene Fowler

Gene Fowler

Jun 9, 2025

Gene Fowler, age 67, of Laurens, husband of Kathy Fuller Fowler, passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 9, 1957 in Greenwood, SC, and was the son of the late, Milton E. Fowler and Miriam Rush Fowler. Gene was a Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and worked with Timken and Walmart Distribution.

In addition...

Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker

Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker

Jun 7, 2025



Kristiauna Marie (Annie) Walker, twenty years old, died on June 7th, 2025. She was born on March 25th, 2005, in Laurens, South Carolina. She resided with her grandparents at 226 Pinelake Drive, Ninety-Six, SC. The likely cause of Annie's death was a drug overdose.

Annie was a graduate of Clinton High School. She was also a member of Bellview Baptist Church....

L. Diane Whitehead

L. Diane Whitehead

Jun 2, 2025



L. Diane Whitehead, age 73, of Waterloo, South Carolina, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital.

She was born August 26, 1951 in Clarke County, Georgia, and was the daughter of Joseph Wesley and Florence Elene Brooks Whitehead. Diane loved tending to her plants and gardening, birdwatching, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and trying new...

Dianne Davenport Childress

Dianne Davenport Childress

May 30, 2025

Dianne Davenport Childress, age 81, wife of Charles “Ed” Edward Childress, passed away, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 28, 1943 in Clinton, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil Davenport and Irene Trammell Davenport. Dianne was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1961 and also...

Thomas "Bubba" Anthony Padgett

Thomas "Bubba" Anthony Padgett

May 26, 2025

Thomas “Bubba” Anthony Padgett, age 50, husband of Melissa Williamson Padgett, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Newberry, South Carolina on February 24, 1975 and was the son of Rev. John T. Padgett and Judith “JuJu” Mathis Padgett of Clinton. He was a Tradesman and Member...

Steven Lynn

Steven Lynn

May 26, 2025

Steven Lynn of Cross Hill, SC went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. His passing leaves a huge empty space in the hearts of all who knew him, but especially to his wife of 54 years, Jan, and their children, Heather Woody (husband Mark) and Holly Hill (husband Dustin); and his grandchildren Ashley Woody, Justin Woody,...

Carl Jett Yackey

Carl Jett Yackey

May 25, 2025

Carl Jett Yackey, 69, a beloved beacon of light, hope, and wisdom in his Summerville community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends Sunday, May 25. After a rich life lived in service, generosity, patience, and kindness to others, Carl left a legacy fit for a king bound for glory, as he positively influenced the lives of family, students,...

Kelly Taylor Huskey

Kelly Taylor Huskey

May 25, 2025

Kelly Taylor Huskey, age 48, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home.

She was born on October 26, 1976 and was the daughter of Cathie Dominick Taylor and the late Joe Terry Taylor. Kelly was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church and an avid reader. Her fur baby “Storm” was always by her side.

Kelly is survived by...

Bobby Simpson

Bobby Simpson

May 24, 2025

Bobby Simpson, age 93, of Greenwood, widower of Linda Poore Simpson, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at NHC of Greenwood.

He was born August 30, 1931 in Clinton, SC, and was the son of the late George Robert Simpson, Sr., and Banna Nabors Simpson. A proud Veteran of the South Carolina National Guard, he dedicated his life to serving his...

Linda Jo Keller

Linda Jo Keller

May 19, 2025

Linda Jo Keller, age 79, of Whitmire, SC, widow of Mikael Eugene Erskine, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 12, 1946 in Whitmire, SC, and was the daughter of the late George Alex and Evelyn Lee Lipford. Linda loved crafting, spending time with her family and her beloved fur-baby, Ginger. She was a...

Kay Elaine Roberts Dolan

Kay Elaine Roberts Dolan

May 18, 2025

Kay Roberts Dolan, age 82, of Clinton, SC, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Born on April 2, 1943, in Spartanburg, SC, Kay led a life rich in love and dedication to family, faith, and community.

Kay graduated from Clinton High School in 1961 and pursued higher education at Winthrop University before embarking on a successful career in banking and...

James Larry Wallen

James Larry Wallen

May 18, 2025

James Larry Wallen, age 76, of Whitmire, widower of Brenda Childers Wallen, was called into everlasting peace by his Heavenly Father, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home.

He was born May 13, 1949 in Union, SC, and was the son of the late Mae Wallen. He was a simple man who valued and appreciated the basic, uncomplicated things in life....

Judy Revis Creswell

Judy Revis Creswell

May 18, 2025

Judy Revis Creswell, age 75, of Laurens, wife of James T. “Tommy” Creswell, passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her son’s home.

She was born November 17, 1949 in Williamston, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Clifton Revis and Sara Nell (Heaton) Jefferson. Judy loved her roses and all animals, but most of all she loved her...

Rev. Bryce Wendell Castle

Rev. Bryce Wendell Castle

May 16, 2025

Rev. Bryce W. Castle, age 82, widower of Sharon Maness Castle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.

He was born April 20, 1943 in Dante, VA and was a son of the late Henry F. Castle and Margaret Townes Castle. He earned a Bachelor Degree from East Tennessee State in Statistics and also attended Liberty Bible College. He retired after 33...

Frances Imajean Odom

Frances Imajean Odom

May 13, 2025

Frances Imajean "Nanny Jean" Odom age 81 of Fowlerville MI passed away Tuesday May 13, 2025 at her son's home that she lived with surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14,1944 in Pelzer SC to the late Alonzo Jesse and Sue Kay Hanley.

She was previously married to the late Riley Preston Odom with whom she had four...

Shirikki Leane Frazier

Shirikki Leane Frazier

May 11, 2025

Shirikki Leane Frazier, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on May 8, 1990 and was the daughter of Ricky Frazier and Cynthia Medlin Frazier. Shirikki loved music, being outdoors and fishing.

In addition to her parents, Shirikki is survived by her children, Bryson, Noah and Vada; her sisters, April...