Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Gray Funeral Home Located in Laurens, Clinton, and Whitmire, SC
Charles E. Tankersley, Sr.
Oct 16, 2016
Dateline – Whitmire, SC Charles E. Tankersley, age 80, of 97 Lowry Street, passed away Sunday, Octoner 16, 2016 at his home. He was born in Dryden, VA and was a son of the late Clyde William Tankersley and Lula Virginia Martin. He is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Tankersley (Charlene) of Pauline, SC; his brothers, Clyde Tankersley, Jr....
Jessie Combs Fortney
Oct 15, 2016
Jessie Combs Fortney, age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Martha Franks Retirement Center. She was born in Hazard, KY and was a daughter of the late Joshua and Lula May Combs. Mrs. Fortney was a homemaker and was a member of the Elm City United Methodist Church of NC. She is survived by her children. Wilgus...
Virginia B. Burden
Oct 13, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Virginia B. Burden, age 84, widow of William Burden, of 100 Frances Street, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Davidson Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn Burden Frady of the home; her nieces, Lisa Frady Tollison and Maggie Frady; and her nephews, Johnny Avery,...
Fred F. Lowery
Oct 13, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Fred F. Lowery, age 83, of 300 Bailey St, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Charlie and Geneva Smith Lowery. Mr. Lowery was retired from Clinton Mills and worked at Kenny’s Car Wash for several years. He is survived by...
James Howard Scott
Oct 10, 2016
Honea Path - James Howard Scott, 88, husband of Gloria Robinson Edwards Scott, of The Maples, died on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson after a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born on December 21st, 1927, in Honea Path, a son of the late James Adger Scott and Mae Elizabeth Lollis Scott. He was...
Joseph D. Medlin
Oct 7, 2016
. Dateline – Clinton Joseph D. Medlin, 82, of 882 Sunset Blvd, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at NHC of Clinton. He was born in Ware Shoals and was a son of the late Luther Starlin and Gertrude Gilmer Medlin. Mr. Medlin is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Medlin; his sons, Joseph “Mike” Medlin, and wife Brenda, of...
Dorothy "Dot" C. Davis
Oct 6, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Dorothy “Dot” C. Davis, age 76, of 98 Huntington Road, and wife of 54 years to William Davis, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Laurens County Hospital. She was born in Richmond, VA, and was the daughter of the late James Morris and Dorothy Fugate Cleasby. Mrs. Davis was a very active member of Broad...
Betty Sue Young Thomas
Oct 3, 2016
Dateline – Clinton, SC Betty Sue Young Thomas, age 75, widow of John Earl Thomas, Sr. of 509 Browning Avenue, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home. She was born in Clinton and was a daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma Powers Young. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. She owned and operated Betty’s...
Catherine "Cathy" Cable Richard
Oct 3, 2016
Dateline – Laurens, SC Catherine “Cathy” Cable Richard of Laurens, South Carolina passed away October 3, 2016 at the Presbyterian Home of Clinton, South Carolina after a long illness. Cathy was born in 1943 to Walter and Luella Cable of Harwinton, CT. A lifelong scholar and learner, she attended Central Connecticut State College where she earned both a B.S. in...
Reba Penland Vincent
Oct 2, 2016
Dateline – Laurens Reba Penland Vincent, age 68, of 702 Penland Rd, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at her home. She was born in Laurens and was a daughter of the late George M. and Mattie Elizabeth Anderson Penland. Mrs. Vincent was retired from Timken Bearing Company, attended Bethany Presbyterian Church, and was an expert basket maker. She is...
Eddie Eugene Crocker
Sep 30, 2016
Eddie Eugene Crocker, 55, of Laurens, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 30, 2016. He was born in Laurens, SC and was a son of the late Carol and Betty Crocker. He worked as a Mechanic most of his life and was a member of Believers Assembly Church in Clinton, SC. Eddie is survived by his 3...
Johnny Fonzo Deyton Iii
Sep 28, 2016
Dateline-Clinton, SC Johnny Fonzo Deyton III age 66 of 206 Shands St. passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at th Hospice House of Laurens County. He was born in Clinton and was the son of Mary Deyton of Clinton and the late Johnny Fonzo Deyton, Jr. Mr. Deyton was retired from EMC of Texas and was a US Marine Veteran....
Vernon Lunn Morris
Sep 26, 2016
Vernon L. Morris, age 79, formerly of Joanna, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born in Hartsville, SC and was the son of the late Samuel Leroy and Neta Louise Lunn Morris. He was retired from Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant and attended Laurens Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a former member of Davidson...
Eric L. Burkhalter
Sep 25, 2016
Eric L. Burkhalter, age 72, of 1858 Martins Lake Rd, Gray Court, SC passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1944 in Grenada, West Indies and was a son of the late Lawrence and Kathleen Mason Burkhalter. Mr. Burkhalter was retired from Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC, served in the...
Edgar "Ed" Eugene Montjoy
Sep 25, 2016
Dateline-Laurens, SC Edgar “Ed” Eugene Montjoy, age 87, of 1772 Boyds Mill Pond Road, and widower of Dorothy Sumeral Montjoy, passed away on September 25, 2016, at NHC of Laurens. He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late Ernest and Octavia Burch Montjoy. Mr. Montjoy was retired from Local Pipe Fitters Union 391 and was...
Amelia Hollis
Sep 25, 2016
Amelia Hollis, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Thomas Francis Hollis, was peacefully promoted to Heaven on September 25, 2016. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend to many. She had a servant’s heart for helping others and was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Renie (Charles)...
Carl "Tommy" Crumpton
Sep 25, 2016
Carl T. “Tommy” Crumpton, 68, of 24 Lowry Street Whitmire, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. Born August 9, 1948, in Newberry County, he was the son of the late Thomas L. “Chris” and Marilyn “Betsy” Attaway Crumpton of Whitmire. He graduated Whitmire High School in 1966. He retired from Greenwood Mills in Joanna...
Boyd "Buddy" Harrison Wilkes
Sep 23, 2016
Dateline-Clinton, SC Boyd “Buddy” Harrison Wilkes, age 67, of 324 Charlotte’s Road, and husband of Judy Ann Wilkes, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at his home. He was born in Clinton and was a son of the late Boyd and Nellie Jackson Wilkes. His grandparents were Oscar and Wynnie Wilkes and Grover and Lillie Jackson. Mr. Wilkes was a...
Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Jones
Sep 23, 2016
Dateline – Laurens Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Jones, age 68, of 12 Pamela Drive, Waterloo, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born in Laurens and was a son of the late Paul Cunningham and Mildred Clara Roberts Jones. Mr. Jones was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served in...
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