Obituaries

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

Arthur Henry "Buster" Walker Jr

Arthur Henry "Buster" Walker Jr

Aug 15, 2016

Arthur Henry “Buster” Walker, Jr., age 92, of 4017 Indian Creek Rd, Kinards SC, went home to be with the Lord, August 15, 2016 at Providence Health Hospital in Columbia. He was born June 10, 1924 in Kershaw, SC, he was the son the late Arthur H. Walker, Sr. and Florence E. Walker. He was faithful member of Fairview Baptist...

Thomas Lee Bagwell

Thomas Lee Bagwell

Aug 13, 2016

Thomas Lee Bagwell, age 76, of 203 Spruce Street, and husband of Sallie Simmons Bagwell, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chester and was a son of the late John William and Sally Mae Willard Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell retired from the CSX Railroad and was an US Army veteran. In addition to...

Betty Sue Morgan

Betty Sue Morgan

Aug 12, 2016

Betty Sue Morgan, age 67, of 101 Hawkins Cir passed away at her home Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Batesburg, SC and was a daughter of the late Mike Webster Warren and Bessie L. Goff. She is survived by her husband, Virgil “Buck” Morgan of the home; her son, Greg Morgan of Joanna; her daughter, Beverly Morgan...

Wanda Kay Moore

Wanda Kay Moore

Aug 9, 2016

Wanda Kay Moore, age 56, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the NHC of Clinton. She was born in Newberry and was the daughter of Gene Floyd and the late Elizabeth L. Floyd. Mrs. Moore is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Jeanine Wooten of Clinton; her two grandsons, Caleb Michael Moore and Landon Kohl Steele; two brothers, Tony Osborne...

Robert Wayne Craig

Robert Wayne Craig

Aug 3, 2016

Dateline – Joanna, SC Robert Wayne Craig, 65, of Joanna, husband of Karen Craig, passed away on Wednesday August 3rd, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Union, SC to the late Robert and Vermelle Craig on May 3, 1951. He worked as a pipe fitter and welder for many years. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Steve Davenport

Steve Davenport

Aug 2, 2016

Dateline – Clinton, SC Steve Davenport, age 55, of 87 Fortunate Drive, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Oscar and Evelyn Martin Davenport. Steve was an Electrician and enjoyed playing his guitar. He is survived by his sons, David Davenport of Clinton, Austin Davenport and Harland Davenport,...

Ruby Nell Gambrell Basden

Ruby Nell Gambrell Basden

Jul 31, 2016

Dateline – Whitmire, SC Ruby Nell Gambrell Basden-90, of Fountain Inn, widow of Carl Thomas Basden, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 31, 2016. Born in Laurens, SC on Oct 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Althea and Ottis Foster and Floyd Gambrell . Ruby retired from JP Stevens after Fifty years of service...

Tom Cooper

Tom Cooper

Jul 30, 2016

Dateline – Clinton J. Tom Cooper, age 93, widower of Sarah Pearson Cooper, passed away at Laurens Memorial Hospital on July 30, 2016. He was born in Lanford and was the son of the late Clarence Bobo and Grace Pearson Cooper. Mr. Cooper served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was the owner of a retail grocery business,...

Henrietta (Rhee) Cheatham Szymanski

Henrietta (Rhee) Cheatham Szymanski

Jul 29, 2016

Dateline – Clinton Henrietta (Rhee) Cheatham Szymanski, age 64, of Hampton Avenue, passed away July 29, 2016, at the Hospice House of Laurens County. She was born in Greenville and was the daughter of the late James Edward and Claude Sitton Cheatham of Greenville. Mrs. Szymanski graduated from Greenville High School in 1970 and attended Clemson University. She retired from...

Ricky Wilson

Ricky Wilson

Jul 29, 2016

Dateline – Laurens, SC Ricky Wilson, age 62, of 743 Narnie Rd, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Fred and Mabel Burch Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the SC National Guard and worked in the textiles. He is survived by his sons,...

Dorothy Lorene English Garrett

Dorothy Lorene English Garrett

Jul 28, 2016

Dateline – Clinton Kathy Garrett, Kathi Holdway and Shae Gosnell announce the Home Coming of Dorothy English Garrett, their Mother and Grandot on July 28, 2016. She was the last of her immediate family. Grandot was predeceased by her parents, Henry Clevie English and Dovie Maybelle Ramey, three sisters, two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will...

Thomas Larry Summers

Thomas Larry Summers

Jul 27, 2016

Thomas Larry Summers went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2016. He was born in Joanna and was a son of Frances Summers Traver of Laurens and the late Thomas L. Summers. Larry loved baseball, fishing and golf but most of all loved the Lord and his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Jimmie Furr Vaughan

Jimmie Furr Vaughan

Jul 24, 2016

Dateline – Kinards, SC Jimmie Furr Vaughan, age 71, of 82 Crouch Drive, passed away July 24, 2016 at White Oak Manor in Newberry, SC. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late James Earl and Claudia Boyce Furr. Mrs. Vaughan was retired from the Medical Field, was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton...

Carolyn Cornelia Bryant Stewart

Carolyn Cornelia Bryant Stewart

Jul 18, 2016

Dateline – Laurens Carolyn Cornelia Bryant Stewart, age 69, of 198 Susan Lynn Dr, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Greer, and was a daughter of the late Aaron Odis and Lillie Elsie Howard Bryant, and was a waitress for many years. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, William “Bud” Stewart of...

Mary Irene Brown

Mary Irene Brown

Jul 10, 2016

Dateline – Laurens, SC Mary Irene Brown, age 72, widow of James Hampton Brown, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born in Cherokee, SC and was a daughter of the late George and Emma Roland. She is survived by her sons, Butch Bernard Brown (Tracy) and James Hampton Brown, Jr., (Angel) both of...

Sylvia B. Herron

Sylvia B. Herron

Jul 5, 2016

Dateline – Clinton Sylvia B. Herron, age 60, of 865 Puckett Ferry Rd, passed away July 5, 2016 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. Mrs. Herron is survived by her husband of 23 years, John Herron, Jr.; one daughter; one son; three sisters; one brother; and three grandchildren and one special grandson. A memorial service will be held Satuday,...

William "Bill" Ray Pace

William "Bill" Ray Pace

Jul 2, 2016

William “Bill” Pace, age 76, of 88 Isle of Pine Cir and widower of Betty Lee Pace, passed away at his home on July 2, 2016. He born in Clinton was the son of the late Marcus Frank and Annie Lou Nelson Pace, he was a member and deacon of the Waterloo Baptist Church, member of the Campbell Masonic Lodge...

James "Jay" Samuel Lewis

James "Jay" Samuel Lewis

Jul 2, 2016

James “Jay” Samuel Lewis, age 39, of 204 Davis St, passed away July 2, 2016. He is was born in Clinton and is the son of James Lewis and Donna Prince. Mr. Lewis in addition to his parents is survived by his two daughters, Allisah Williamson and Jayla Lewis of Clinton; his sisters, Melissa Lawson of Clinton, and Erica Lewis...

Rachel Peay Wallen

Rachel Peay Wallen

Jul 1, 2016

Dateline – Whitmire Rachel Peay Wallen, age 92, of 1946 Hwy 66, passed away at her home Friday, July 1, 2016. She was born in Whitmire and was the daughter of the late Durwood Cornwell and Nance Vendor Darvy Peay, and was a member of the New Life Christian Fellowship. Mrs. Wallen is served by her husband of 67 years,...

Joseph Miller Gettys

Joseph Miller Gettys

Jul 1, 2016

Dateline – Clinton Dr. Joseph Miller Gettys, Sr., age 109, died at the Hospice of Laurens County July 1, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, S.C. at 2 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Dr. Gettys, one of eleven children, was born on April 23, 1907 in York County to Mr. and Mrs....