Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Betty Louise Hopkins
Jan 30, 2025
Betty Hopkins, born in Laurens, South Carolina, to the late Edna Louise Lyons and William David Campbell, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at NHC HealthCare Laurens, at the age of 82, after a long battle with illness. She is survived by her beloved son, Greg Hopkins, and her brother, Don Campbell. She was predeceased by her brothers, David...
Melba "Joyce" Gill White
Jan 30, 2025
Melba “Joyce” Gill White, age 93, of Laurens, formerly of Austin, TX, widow of Robert Eugene “Bob” White, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at NHC of Laurens.
Joyce was born on February 8, 1931 in Lufkin, TX, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Gee and Beaulah Mae Dominy Gill. She was a devoted member of Lakeway Church in...
Robert Bryan Cason
Jan 29, 2025
Robert “Bryan” Cason, age 66, entered the church triumphant on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born November 3, 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama and is the son of Robert (Bob) and Ann Garrett Cason. Bryan graduated from Clemson University in 1981.
Bryan had many passions in life – tennis, hiking (including the Appalachian Trail), outdoor camping, and all...
Maxie S. Strickland
Jan 28, 2025
Maxie S. "Buddy" Strickland age 82, of Greenville County husband of Juanita Strickland for 46 years died Wednesday Jan. 28, 2025 at a Greenville Hospital born April 4,1942 The son of the late Luther S. and Millie W. Strickland.
Mr.Strickland is survived by his 3 brothers Pete, George, Tony, all of Clinton,S.C. 1 sister Marilyn Mitchell of Starr,S.C. He was predeceased...
Dr. Nancy Ruth Cook Smith
Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Nancy Ruth Cook Smith, widow of Dr. Robert “Bob” A. Smith, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC. She was the oldest of the four children of the late Dr. Malcolm B. Cook and Mrs. Mary Babb Cook.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Goodhue...
Carrol Walter Kuykendall
Jan 25, 2025
Carrol Walter Kuykendall, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Woodbridge of Clinton.
He was born August 18, 1945 in Tryon, NC and was a son of the late Clyde V. Kuykendall and Clara Belle Richards Kuykendall. Mr. Kuykendall was retired, having spent his career as a butcher and manager in the meat department for Bilo and Ingles....
Mary Margaret Edgins
Jan 21, 2025
Mary Margaret Edgins, age 57, wife of David Edgins, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1967 in Laurens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Eulis Edmund Cagle, Jr and Margaret Gracelee Price Cagle. Mary loved being in her home; her favorite hobby was knitting and...
Steven Curtis Tucker
Jan 20, 2025
Steven Curtis Tucker, age 65, of Clinton, SC, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 6, 1959 in Union, SC and was the son of the late, Curtis Lee and Mary Elizabeth Tucker. He attended Union High School and Piedmont Tech and worked in the textiles industry as a textiles lead. Steven was a big...
Vonda K. Nelson
Jan 20, 2025
Vonda K. Nelson, age 63, of Waterloo, SC, entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 20, 2025.
Born December 31, 1961, in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Kanova Wright and George Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Wade Nelson of Waterloo, SC; her sons, Robert “Robbie” Clark (Brittany), and Michael Nelson, both of Waterloo, SC; her daughter,...
Lewis "Sonny" Fuller
Jan 20, 2025
Lewis “Sonny” Fuller, age 81, of Clinton, SC, husband of Marsha Howell Fuller, passed away, Monday, January 20, 2025, at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born December 3, 1943 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde Lewis and Mary Lealer Sipes Fuller. Sonny dedicated 25 years of service to Whitten Center before retirement. He had a passion for...
Ruby "Red" Elsmore Gilliam
Jan 19, 2025
Ruby “Red” Elsmore Gilliam 90, widow of William McKinley Gilliam, Jr., resident of 201 McDonald Street, Whitmire, SC died on January 19, 2025.
She retired from Monsanto. She was a lifetime member of Whitmire United Methodist Church. Born in Whitmire, February 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Ray Elsmore and Letha Malone Elsmore of Whitmire, SC.
Mrs. Gilliam...
James Neel "Jimmy" Andrews
Jan 19, 2025
James Neel "Jimmy" Andrews, 72, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025.
He was born on November 29, 1952, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Thomas (Buddy) McBride Andrews and Mildred Blackmon Andrews. Jimmy graduated from Whitmire High School in 1971 and went on to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering at Piedmont Technical College, which he completed in 1973....
Pauline "Polly" Brank
Jan 15, 2025
Pauline “Polly” Brank, age 93, of Whitmire, widow of Arthur Brank, passed away, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home.
She was born on March 9, 1931, in Whitmire, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late William Ray Elsmore and Leatha Malone Elsmore.
Polly is survived by her son, William Gregg Brank; her grandchildren, Cindy Lea Brank and William Brandon...
Rev. Jayon McKee
Jan 13, 2025
Rev. Jayon McKee, age 85, husband of Anita Bull McKee, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2025 Prisma Health Laurens Hospital.
He was born on June 2, 1939 in Marietta, South Carolina and was the son of the late Robert Lee McKee and Amanda Wall McKee. He retired from the SC Dept of Corrections as a Vocational Instructor in McCormick, SC. Jayon...
Lucille Spoon Satterfield
Jan 13, 2025
Lucille Spoon Satterfield, age 96, widow of Walker Satterfield, passed away, Monday, January 13. 2025 at the home of her daughter.
She was born July 3, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Paul and Effi Spoon. Lucille retired from Greenwood Mills, a member of Lydia Baptist Church and most important – took care of her...
Roberta Lynn Smith
Jan 13, 2025
Roberta Lynn Smith, age 58, wife of Ira Pate, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home.
She was born on August 2 1966, in Clinton, South Carolina and is the daughter of Geroge Robert Smith and the late Patricia Frances Cooper Smith. Roberta was a caring and loving mother and grandmother. She was also a dedicated employee of PLD...
Martha Elliott Young Nantz Watts
Jan 11, 2025
Martha Elliott Young Nantz Watts, 92, of Clinton, SC, and formerly of Morganton, NC, ended her earthly struggles and joined her Savior face to face on January 11, 2025. Martha was born and raised at Young's Crossroads outside of Clinton, the daughter of James Willie Young and Era Simpson Young, and was the youngest of seven children. She attended The...
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway
Jan 10, 2025
Sarah Frances Sams Dunaway, age 82, passed away, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital.
She was born on March 28, 1942 in Laurens County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Bruce Sams and Daisy Owings Sams. Sarah was raised at Epworth Children’s Home. She was an employee of Clinton Mills – Bailey Plant for...
Charles "Terry" Campbell
Jan 7, 2025
Charles “Terry” Campbell, age 83, of Clinton, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Hospice of Laurens County.
Born January 17, 1941 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Grange and Beatrice Garrett Campbell. Terry was a veteran of the South Carolina National Guard and retired from Clinton Mills. He also worked as a courier with Arthur State...
James Harold Woody
Jan 7, 2025
James Harold Woody, age 89, of Clinton, widower of Alsie Wilkie Woody, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his daughter’s home.
He was born February 26, 1935 in Clinton, SC, he was the son of the late Ottie R. Woody and Pearl Bailey Woody. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as Military Police. He retired from...
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